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The Bank of the River
Steven is anticipating a quiet sabbatical at a new home. Instead, knockings and grisly apparitions begin to haunt him, relentlessly tormenting him at night. With a recent divorce and a son in college, he is left alone to deal with the ghosts lurking in the shadows of his house.
Steven is determined to find a rational explanation. His father Roy offers to help, and soon Steven discovers Roy has dormant supernatural skills. Steven’s natural skepticism clashes with Roy’s “gift,” but soon Steven finds himself assisting Roy as he battles the forces inside his home. Together they unearth something much more sinister and evil than either expected: ghosts are just the beginning of the problem!
The Bank of the River is a fast-paced and thrilling horror novel that explores evil, ghosts, disturbing creatures, and the supernatural gifts a father and son use to fight them.
The Bank of the River is the first book in The River series.
Steven is determined to find a rational explanation. His father Roy offers to help, and soon Steven discovers Roy has dormant supernatural skills. Steven’s natural skepticism clashes with Roy’s “gift,” but soon Steven finds himself assisting Roy as he battles the forces inside his home. Together they unearth something much more sinister and evil than either expected: ghosts are just the beginning of the problem!
The Bank of the River is a fast-paced and thrilling horror novel that explores evil, ghosts, disturbing creatures, and the supernatural gifts a father and son use to fight them.
The Bank of the River is the first book in The River series.
208 pages, Paperback
First published June 10, 2013
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About the author
Michael Richan
55 books129 followersMichael Richan lives in Washington State. He has written horror fiction for over forty years.
He's the author of several best selling series, including "The River," 'The Downwinders," and "The Dark River." All are set within The River universe.
He's also the author of other best selling titles such as "The Haunting of Pitmon House", "The Coldwater Haunting", and "The Seances".
Visit michaelrichan.com to learn more about the series and to see a suggested reading order. Follow Michael via email and receive the free novella "Residual". You can also follow him via Twitter @michaelrichan.
He's the author of several best selling series, including "The River," 'The Downwinders," and "The Dark River." All are set within The River universe.
He's also the author of other best selling titles such as "The Haunting of Pitmon House", "The Coldwater Haunting", and "The Seances".
Visit michaelrichan.com to learn more about the series and to see a suggested reading order. Follow Michael via email and receive the free novella "Residual". You can also follow him via Twitter @michaelrichan.
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December 21, 2016
Wow, they throw you right in and never let up. This is a pretty fast read. The story is good and I thought the characters were fine. I'll read the next one.
June 15, 2016
The Bank of the River tells the tale of Steven, a no nonsense man at a loose end due to loosing his job shortly after purchasing and moving into his new home. Unfortunately his quiet sabbatical is rudely disturbed by a series of paranormal events in the house he recently purchased. A skeptic for his life thus far, Steve believes that the occurrences must be in his head. Worry leads him to confide in his father, Roy. But Roy has secrets of his own, a family legacy of secrets. Together they start a journey more dangerous than they both anticipated.
When I first started reading The Bank of the River I was genuinely concerned about the quality of writing that was going to be displayed in this book. A substantial improvement occurred quickly. I would suggest that the first couple of pages could do with a rewrite to bring it up to the same level as the rest of the book. It also helped that the story became interesting very quickly. On the face of it this book could easily be shelved as another haunted house tale, but it really is much more.
Throughout The Bank of the River I can see where the author has taken ideas from other books and TV. In fact, on some level it really does remind me of Supernatural. I don't have any problems with that as Supernatural has long been a favourite TV show of mine.
One of the great result of the rise of ebooks, for prolific readers like myself, is the huge increase in the number of books published. It has also allowed more niche genres to be opened up to new readers. Importantly, I have found that now we are seeing book series that span a large number of books, creating a book series similar to TV seasons. I am huge fan of this new way of publishing, it allows the reader to regularly "keep up" with what is happening. I find this allows for variety in the reading pile.
The Bank of the River is part of an 11 book series currently. Great news as the book was an enjoyable short read. My plan is to continue reading this series as I am intrigued as to what will happen next. Expect to see further reviews of this series over the coming weeks. Interestingly the author has other series that all link together, the Dark River Universe. Plenty to keep me reading! 4 haunted stars.
*****Disclaimer - I purchased this book. This is my honest review****
When I first started reading The Bank of the River I was genuinely concerned about the quality of writing that was going to be displayed in this book. A substantial improvement occurred quickly. I would suggest that the first couple of pages could do with a rewrite to bring it up to the same level as the rest of the book. It also helped that the story became interesting very quickly. On the face of it this book could easily be shelved as another haunted house tale, but it really is much more.
Throughout The Bank of the River I can see where the author has taken ideas from other books and TV. In fact, on some level it really does remind me of Supernatural. I don't have any problems with that as Supernatural has long been a favourite TV show of mine.
One of the great result of the rise of ebooks, for prolific readers like myself, is the huge increase in the number of books published. It has also allowed more niche genres to be opened up to new readers. Importantly, I have found that now we are seeing book series that span a large number of books, creating a book series similar to TV seasons. I am huge fan of this new way of publishing, it allows the reader to regularly "keep up" with what is happening. I find this allows for variety in the reading pile.
The Bank of the River is part of an 11 book series currently. Great news as the book was an enjoyable short read. My plan is to continue reading this series as I am intrigued as to what will happen next. Expect to see further reviews of this series over the coming weeks. Interestingly the author has other series that all link together, the Dark River Universe. Plenty to keep me reading! 4 haunted stars.
*****Disclaimer - I purchased this book. This is my honest review****
December 24, 2016
That "The Bank Of The River", 2013, comprises a large series is a pickle. I highly anticipate Michael Richan's haunted house mysteries but this was about a monster. I cannot stand skipping forays with a returning character. I am happy to assert right off that Michael is gifted with originality; my second-most important attribute. The first is excellent writing. He unfolds his unique story well, sticking to the central action, like we wish all authors would. We find out what's what and move to solve it.
The best way to describe what was perceptibly lacking, is polish. Something about the narrative noticeably came across as a story being imparted to us. It did not put us inside the action or emotions. I enjoyed this story, even being monster-themed but always found the dialogue on the cookie-cutter side. It was colloquial but had the air of being a transcription or screenplay of stereotypical father & son lingo. I did not feel that the emotions, which are what give the sense of being upon centre stage, burst through. I could not help feeling this might be independently-published work. That is allowed but none have ever passed my muster. I recall my first time seeing a PC-printed photograph: it did not measure up to film-developing.
Since private paperbacks can only be purchased new, is it possible to vault over the divide and grow professional on one's own? If so, I would try the sequel. Only needing to be penned with more emotional chutzpah: Michael's concept of a psychic river that gifted persons can visualize and enter, is fantastic. It made a fun revelation, that Steven's curmudgeonly father, Roy, is such a one. An exciting feature is that each of his ancestors pass down a garbled manual that pupils are suddenly able to read.
The best way to describe what was perceptibly lacking, is polish. Something about the narrative noticeably came across as a story being imparted to us. It did not put us inside the action or emotions. I enjoyed this story, even being monster-themed but always found the dialogue on the cookie-cutter side. It was colloquial but had the air of being a transcription or screenplay of stereotypical father & son lingo. I did not feel that the emotions, which are what give the sense of being upon centre stage, burst through. I could not help feeling this might be independently-published work. That is allowed but none have ever passed my muster. I recall my first time seeing a PC-printed photograph: it did not measure up to film-developing.
Since private paperbacks can only be purchased new, is it possible to vault over the divide and grow professional on one's own? If so, I would try the sequel. Only needing to be penned with more emotional chutzpah: Michael's concept of a psychic river that gifted persons can visualize and enter, is fantastic. It made a fun revelation, that Steven's curmudgeonly father, Roy, is such a one. An exciting feature is that each of his ancestors pass down a garbled manual that pupils are suddenly able to read.
June 15, 2018
Recently divorced and laid off from his job, Steven's problems just get worse when he realizes that he has bought a haunted house. Strange knockings keep him up half the night, and when he sees a ghastly apparition in the bathroom, Steven--ever the rationalist--worries he might have a brain tumor. When his tests check out fine, he goes to visit his cranky old dad, Roy, who turns out to be a secret ghost-buster. Father and son team up to solve the haunting and banish the spirit, which is much worse than just a ghost.
This was a quick read and a fun story, overall. It wasn't great, but it had its moments, and I especially enjoyed the character of Roy. I kept picturing him like John Mahoney, the actor who played the dad on the TV series Frasier.I think other fans of the show would get a kick out of picturing Marty Crane as a cranky old ghost hunter. While I enjoyed the story, I'm not really tempted to continue with the series. It's not a bad book, but ultimately it just didn't grab me. Horror fans who subscribe to kindle unlimited might want to give it a try, though--if you like it, there are a lot more in the series.
This was a quick read and a fun story, overall. It wasn't great, but it had its moments, and I especially enjoyed the character of Roy. I kept picturing him like John Mahoney, the actor who played the dad on the TV series Frasier.I think other fans of the show would get a kick out of picturing Marty Crane as a cranky old ghost hunter. While I enjoyed the story, I'm not really tempted to continue with the series. It's not a bad book, but ultimately it just didn't grab me. Horror fans who subscribe to kindle unlimited might want to give it a try, though--if you like it, there are a lot more in the series.
July 25, 2014
This was a great book! I love this author! This series of books continues to keep me intrigued. The father and son team "ghost hunting" really keeps up the pace throughout the entire book. Never a dull moment. Definitely a 5 star rating for this one!
March 10, 2017
Well, damn. No f’n around in this one. Starts out with a bang and just keeps on going.
My first Richan. Not bad. Written well. Fast moving and entertaining. Not overly fleshed out, so I am assuming it gets deeper character development as the series progresses. Looking forward to checking out the next installment.
3 Stars.
My first Richan. Not bad. Written well. Fast moving and entertaining. Not overly fleshed out, so I am assuming it gets deeper character development as the series progresses. Looking forward to checking out the next installment.
3 Stars.
November 1, 2013
This book is the first in a series of paranormal events. In this case, we have Steven, who has just moved into a house where supernatural occurrences begin plaguing him. A rationalist, he first suspects the cause to be a brain tumor, rather than entertain the notion that he could be living in a haunted house. After a visit to his father--that he's never been close to--things start to rapidly take off.
I felt that this story really dealt with two entwined tales; that of the haunting beseiging Steve and former occupants of his house, and the building of a relationship between a father and son, who never really "knew" each other before. I felt that Steve accepted his father's theories and oddities a bit too quickly for someone who just days before would rather have believed that he had a brain tumor than a ghost. However, by the end of the story, Steve's place beside his father made more sense, and his previous "rationality" seemed more of a defense mechanism adopted by him as a way to cope with his mother's overbearing religious fervor.
The father/son duo will go onto a new adventure together in the second book in the series, A Haunting in Oregon, and I am anxious to see how their relationship progresses through this next adventure.
I felt that this story really dealt with two entwined tales; that of the haunting beseiging Steve and former occupants of his house, and the building of a relationship between a father and son, who never really "knew" each other before. I felt that Steve accepted his father's theories and oddities a bit too quickly for someone who just days before would rather have believed that he had a brain tumor than a ghost. However, by the end of the story, Steve's place beside his father made more sense, and his previous "rationality" seemed more of a defense mechanism adopted by him as a way to cope with his mother's overbearing religious fervor.
The father/son duo will go onto a new adventure together in the second book in the series, A Haunting in Oregon, and I am anxious to see how their relationship progresses through this next adventure.
October 25, 2013
Steven moves into a new house after a recent divorce and his son goes off to college. Knockings torment him as he tries to sleep. He realizes his new home is haunted. He goes to his father for help in proving this isn't in his mind, for real happening. It seems he has gone to the right person, his father. His father has supernatural skills and works with him to figure out what is the reason of the knockings. Steven finds respect for his father that he did not have before. Finds out thru his father that these supernatural skills that his father has are his destiny that passes to him when his father passes on. I enjoyed novel from start to finish. Well written horror book and a fast read. Would like to read next in series and any this author puts out.
August 14, 2018
Starts fast and doesn’t slow down! Interesting, well-drawn characters whose relationship I am looking forward to exploring throughout the series. Some truly creepy moments that slipped into my brain after I turned out the lights for the night, which makes this book a winner!
September 24, 2013
Steven has just lost his job and is moving into a brand new house. What else could go wrong for Steven? Steven first night in his brand new house is one that he not forget for a long time. For Steven house is haunted. Steven hears knocking every night a 3:00AM. He also can see eyes of small children starting at him. Steven is determined to find an explanation for these things. Steven has to go over to visit his dad for another reason. Steven and his dad are not very close. Steven decides to tell his dad about the things that are going on. It turns out that Steven's dad Roy has a supernatural gift. Roy decides that he wants to help his son remove this evil force from his home.
December 29, 2014
Initially read Oct. 2013; 2nd reading Dec.. 2014, in preparation for reading the entire series.
very, very scary. An intriguing blend of "regular" haunting (violent death in the residence, residue & manifestation) and something even worse: an active manifestation not only occult but intentionally evil, and powerful. I especially liked the path of the estranged father and son, seemingly at opposite ends of the philosophical continuum (belief vs. rational skepticism) strive to bridge the gap to fight together against Supernatural danger. I especially enjoyed the ending, but agree with Steven, the son, there is still a loose ending left untended.
very, very scary. An intriguing blend of "regular" haunting (violent death in the residence, residue & manifestation) and something even worse: an active manifestation not only occult but intentionally evil, and powerful. I especially liked the path of the estranged father and son, seemingly at opposite ends of the philosophical continuum (belief vs. rational skepticism) strive to bridge the gap to fight together against Supernatural danger. I especially enjoyed the ending, but agree with Steven, the son, there is still a loose ending left untended.
October 18, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed this free book and have already purchased the sequel. It was interested to see the gradual conversion of a sceptic into someone who is developing his psychic powers inherited from his father.
November 1, 2013
I read this book on the recommendation of my cousin Mary Carol Mathews. I don't usually like ghost stories or things dealing with the supernatural but this was a very good read. Thanks, Mary Carol!
February 14, 2015
I would give it a 3 and a half stars if this site let you. Was bored at times when reading this book. Otherwise an ok book. I would say if you like Joe Hill's writing, then you will like this book.
June 22, 2020
I tried
I didn't finish this book. This author seems to have a grudge against God. I tried to read a 2nd book by him even tho this first one i read was offensive to me. It was scary tho so I was hopeful another may not use every chance to take the Lord's name in vain. It did, and who doesn't capitalize God? The character wasn t a believer, fine, but it felt like the author was using that disbelief to kind of laugh at belief in God. I love ghost stories, read a couple a week, but this author disappointed me by making his writing feel like an anti God campaign. I get it man, you don't believe. Many do tho and you're alienating them by taking your frustrations with Him out in your writing.
I didn't finish this book. This author seems to have a grudge against God. I tried to read a 2nd book by him even tho this first one i read was offensive to me. It was scary tho so I was hopeful another may not use every chance to take the Lord's name in vain. It did, and who doesn't capitalize God? The character wasn t a believer, fine, but it felt like the author was using that disbelief to kind of laugh at belief in God. I love ghost stories, read a couple a week, but this author disappointed me by making his writing feel like an anti God campaign. I get it man, you don't believe. Many do tho and you're alienating them by taking your frustrations with Him out in your writing.
July 20, 2017
A Great Beginning!!!!
Steven is just a logical guy that believes in absolutely nothing....until crazy stuff starts happening in the new house he just bought.
Then he gets his dad, Roy, involved thinking that he can set him straight. Things start to attack them both and Steven is truly faced with what does he really believe?
1St book in a very good series or can be read as a stand alone.
Pick this up!!!!
Steven is just a logical guy that believes in absolutely nothing....until crazy stuff starts happening in the new house he just bought.
Then he gets his dad, Roy, involved thinking that he can set him straight. Things start to attack them both and Steven is truly faced with what does he really believe?
1St book in a very good series or can be read as a stand alone.
Pick this up!!!!
October 16, 2017
A fast moving and well written short story that is interesting to read. The characters could be fleshed out a little more and some of the interactions could be a little less heavy handed but all in all not a bad read.
Far more could have been delved into with the back story to the previous owner and it have made for a far more in depth read. Likewise the suggestion that their nemesis isn’t human is made but there just isn’t enough expansion on this.
Far more could have been delved into with the back story to the previous owner and it have made for a far more in depth read. Likewise the suggestion that their nemesis isn’t human is made but there just isn’t enough expansion on this.
May 24, 2020
Good book. Recommend
I liked this book and I may read more in this series and more books by this author The only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars, is because though i liked it, i didn't love it. The beginning was good and scary but the rest of it wasn't particularly scary, it was just ....well a story. I like my horror/ghost stories so scary it makes me want to read with the lights on, and in the beginning it did that some.
Anyway a good read, just not a fantastic one.
I liked this book and I may read more in this series and more books by this author The only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars, is because though i liked it, i didn't love it. The beginning was good and scary but the rest of it wasn't particularly scary, it was just ....well a story. I like my horror/ghost stories so scary it makes me want to read with the lights on, and in the beginning it did that some.
Anyway a good read, just not a fantastic one.
November 1, 2022
Wow I just loved this. This is an unique take on a haunted house story that was so entertaining to read. Some of the scenes were really creepy and I wasn't expecting it after reading the synopsis so it completely shocked and creeped me out especially because I was reading it on Halloween night. Would definitely continue with the series. The ending scene at the end of chapter 19 (in the ebook) was awesome.
August 3, 2023
Reminds me a bit of a Stephen King style book. A man buys a haunted house cheap and very creepy stuff starts occurring. He goes to visit his day who has the ability to "see" the dead in The River (kind of trance). This plot point kinda comes out of nowhere IMO. The story has parts of good scary points but other times it is contrived. Going to the beach read pile. Slight recommend.
February 24, 2020
The Bank of the River
Very entertaining and interesting storyline about the supernatural. A haunted house and two men trying to get rid of the ghosts who get into something much bigger.
Very entertaining and interesting storyline about the supernatural. A haunted house and two men trying to get rid of the ghosts who get into something much bigger.
July 30, 2020
If you like ghost stories and the paranormal, you'll like this story. Roy is a character that reminds me of number of people I've known. I'd definitely recommend this book and look forward to reading the next number 2.
October 27, 2017
Another good Halloween story with a Seattle setting.
January 14, 2018
Very good story.
August 2, 2020
didn't finish. Boring
December 4, 2020
never read this author before, but the book intrigued me. Loved the concept and the characters. great writing and how the characters played to each other now off to buy the rest in the series
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December 18, 2021Awesome read
I found this little nugget just browsing around…. It quickly became something I couldn’t put down..I look forward to seeing Steven and Roy’s escapades in the next book.
I found this little nugget just browsing around…. It quickly became something I couldn’t put down..I look forward to seeing Steven and Roy’s escapades in the next book.
November 3, 2022
This was a good read and made me want to read more by this author.
September 8, 2025
Had me hooked
I love the storyline. How the relationship between father and son free throughout. Love how the evil spirit hung on their every move. Looking forward to the next book
I love the storyline. How the relationship between father and son free throughout. Love how the evil spirit hung on their every move. Looking forward to the next book
September 30, 2014
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#1 Best Seller in Occult Ghosts and Haunted Houses
#1 Best Seller in Ghost Fiction
“One of the most exciting new horror series!”
About the Story: Steven is anticipating a quiet sabbatical at a new home. Instead, knockings and grisly apparitions begin to haunt him, relentlessly tormenting him at night. With a recent divorce and a son in college, he is left alone to deal with the ghosts lurking in the shadows of his house. Steven is determined to find a rational explanation. His father Roy offers to help, and soon Steven discovers Roy has dormant supernatural skills. Steven’s natural skepticism clashes with Roy’s “gift,” but soon Steven finds himself assisting Roy as he battles the forces inside his home. Together they unearth something much more sinister and evil than either expected: ghosts are just the beginning of the problem! The Bank of the River is a fast-paced and thrilling horror novel that explores evil, ghosts, disturbing creatures, and the supernatural gifts a father and son use to fight them. The Bank of the River is the first book in The River series.
My Thoughts: I started reading this series late 2013, but started with book 2, A Haunting in Oregon. (see review http://wp.me/p40XtX-2W) I enjoyed the book and remember the story quite vividly until now. With as many books I read, that remark should be telling.
October is upon us and I thought it would be fun to continue the series throughout the month, because honestly, they grow on you, Roy and Steven are a great team. What’s better than ghosts, haunted houses and Halloween?
The Bank of the River gives me more backstory which now helps me appreciate even more A Haunting in Oregon.
The main characters in this book are Steven and his father, Roy. Steven is one of those types of people where there is always a logical reason for everything that happens. He has had a large amount of stress in his life recently, a divorce and losing his job. With his severance bonus, he purchased a really inexpensive house. When knocking starts up in the middle of the night, four knocks, and then 15 seconds later, another four, he looks for the plausible. It must be the plumbing since it’s an old house. After thousands of dollars of repair, he hasn’t gotten rid of the problem.
When the previous owner’s daughter-in-law tells him what she thinks about the house, that it is haunted, he readily dismisses her remarks. Ghosts!?!? You have got to be kidding. There must be a logical explanation. After several days of hallucinations, he thinks he may have a brain tumor. However, he checks out fine with the doctors.
So, is he losing his mind? Is he going crazy? He decides to talk with his dad, whom he hasn’t been very close to. His dad listens and doesn’t laugh, and asks a lot of questions. They decide to see what’s going on in the house together. The story takes several twists and surprising, scary events occur. It’s more than just ghosts residing in Steven’s house. But will Steven and Roy live to speak of it?
Roy is a believer in ghosts, more than that. He’s actually able to communicate with them. He’s an old man with a down-to-earth way about him. He’s really an interesting character and I enjoy his humor and direct approach to life. Father and son are complete opposites in many respects. Steven, the non-believer, discovers more about his father than he ever knew and finds he admires and respects him a lot. I liked watching the growing relationship between the two as they get to know each other and each starts relying upon the other. Steven learns to trust his ‘old man’, Roy learns to appreciate Steven’s logical mind. They become a good team.
This story gets pretty scary at times—so it’s a heart pumper and nail chewer. If you like a mystery, embedded into the supernatural with plenty of suspense, then don’t miss out on Michael Richan’s horror fiction.
#1 Best Seller in Occult Ghosts and Haunted Houses
#1 Best Seller in Ghost Fiction
“One of the most exciting new horror series!”
About the Story: Steven is anticipating a quiet sabbatical at a new home. Instead, knockings and grisly apparitions begin to haunt him, relentlessly tormenting him at night. With a recent divorce and a son in college, he is left alone to deal with the ghosts lurking in the shadows of his house. Steven is determined to find a rational explanation. His father Roy offers to help, and soon Steven discovers Roy has dormant supernatural skills. Steven’s natural skepticism clashes with Roy’s “gift,” but soon Steven finds himself assisting Roy as he battles the forces inside his home. Together they unearth something much more sinister and evil than either expected: ghosts are just the beginning of the problem! The Bank of the River is a fast-paced and thrilling horror novel that explores evil, ghosts, disturbing creatures, and the supernatural gifts a father and son use to fight them. The Bank of the River is the first book in The River series.
My Thoughts: I started reading this series late 2013, but started with book 2, A Haunting in Oregon. (see review http://wp.me/p40XtX-2W) I enjoyed the book and remember the story quite vividly until now. With as many books I read, that remark should be telling.
October is upon us and I thought it would be fun to continue the series throughout the month, because honestly, they grow on you, Roy and Steven are a great team. What’s better than ghosts, haunted houses and Halloween?
The Bank of the River gives me more backstory which now helps me appreciate even more A Haunting in Oregon.
The main characters in this book are Steven and his father, Roy. Steven is one of those types of people where there is always a logical reason for everything that happens. He has had a large amount of stress in his life recently, a divorce and losing his job. With his severance bonus, he purchased a really inexpensive house. When knocking starts up in the middle of the night, four knocks, and then 15 seconds later, another four, he looks for the plausible. It must be the plumbing since it’s an old house. After thousands of dollars of repair, he hasn’t gotten rid of the problem.
When the previous owner’s daughter-in-law tells him what she thinks about the house, that it is haunted, he readily dismisses her remarks. Ghosts!?!? You have got to be kidding. There must be a logical explanation. After several days of hallucinations, he thinks he may have a brain tumor. However, he checks out fine with the doctors.
So, is he losing his mind? Is he going crazy? He decides to talk with his dad, whom he hasn’t been very close to. His dad listens and doesn’t laugh, and asks a lot of questions. They decide to see what’s going on in the house together. The story takes several twists and surprising, scary events occur. It’s more than just ghosts residing in Steven’s house. But will Steven and Roy live to speak of it?
Roy is a believer in ghosts, more than that. He’s actually able to communicate with them. He’s an old man with a down-to-earth way about him. He’s really an interesting character and I enjoy his humor and direct approach to life. Father and son are complete opposites in many respects. Steven, the non-believer, discovers more about his father than he ever knew and finds he admires and respects him a lot. I liked watching the growing relationship between the two as they get to know each other and each starts relying upon the other. Steven learns to trust his ‘old man’, Roy learns to appreciate Steven’s logical mind. They become a good team.
This story gets pretty scary at times—so it’s a heart pumper and nail chewer. If you like a mystery, embedded into the supernatural with plenty of suspense, then don’t miss out on Michael Richan’s horror fiction.
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