A. E. (Alfred Edgar) Forrest

A. E. Forrest was the pen name of Alfred Edgar Forrest (1863–1940). The surviving public record is sparse, but his name is preserved in library catalogs and public-domain archives through his novel Silent Guests, first published in 1927.

That novel blends mystery, isolation, and supernatural unease, placing Forrest among the many lesser-known writers who helped shape popular suspense fiction between the late Victorian and early modern eras. Because so little else is firmly documented about his life, his reputation now rests mainly on the atmosphere and intrigue of this rediscovered work.

For readers, that scarcity can be part of the appeal: Forrest feels like one of those almost-lost authors waiting to be stumbled upon again. If you enjoy vintage mysteries, eerie country houses, and stories that move just close enough to the supernatural to keep you guessing, his work is worth a look.