F.R. Jameson

This book was a slow starter for me. It took a while to get going, and I could not relate to the characters. Simone and her brother Robin share an unnaturally close relationship, and they make their living conning others. Neither seemed to have any redeeming qualities and try as I might I was not as invested in the story as I would have been, if there had been anything likable about either of them. I did not really care for the way any of the characters were described. It is at about a third of the way through the book when they finally arrive at Breakspear Hall after a con goes wrong. The pace picks up and it begins to get creepy when the brother and sister get separated in the house and are told they've spent the evening doing things they have no memory of. Things take a very strange turn from there and it seems there is no escaping the house. I did enjoy the ending even though this was not the type of "haunted house" story I was expecting.

I received a complimentary copy for review.… (altro)

Riveting...
Horror knows no bounds as we follow the story of young Alice who is having troubling dreams which are beginning to take over her day life as well as her night life. But that's the thing about these dreams, they're really not dreams at all. They seem to be memories of a long forgotten past for Alice. Can Alice overcome the demons that wait for her in the corners of her memories?
This is a spectacular read! This is the second story in the Ghostly Shadows series which is an anthology series.
For a novella, this short read packs quite a punch when it comes to descriptions. This book is very well written and descriptive to a great degree however not so descriptive that it makes you lose interest. The gore scenes are so well described that you can survey the scenes in your mind quite vividly which of course increases the horror aspect of the read.
The build-up is slow but steady and the ending makes the read all worthwhile for the readers who love horror. The unexpected twists are not only surprising but well-thought-out and put into play.
I tip my hat to the author for this one and thank him for the wonderful adventure he took me on with this book. I also ask that you please let me know once the movie drops! 😉 Definitely recommend!… (altro)