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The year is 1918. Europe has been ravaged by war. Millions are dead, and millions more now have to go back to their old lives and try to forget the horrors they witnessed. One of those survivors is a young soldier from Cobblefield named Wallace Demeter.
When he gets home, Wallace finds that everything has changed. His family, once successful and comfortable, must now struggle to survive in the shadow of the house that dragged them down. His sister seems troubled, plagued by dreams that seem designed to lure her to a terrible fate. And Wallace himself can barely keep his thoughts together, as memories of the war threaten to break his mind apart.
One memory in particular still haunts a mysterious woman, a ghostly vision, appeared on the battlefield many hundreds of miles away. Just how far can the ghosts of Hadlow House reach?
1918 is the eighth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.
When he gets home, Wallace finds that everything has changed. His family, once successful and comfortable, must now struggle to survive in the shadow of the house that dragged them down. His sister seems troubled, plagued by dreams that seem designed to lure her to a terrible fate. And Wallace himself can barely keep his thoughts together, as memories of the war threaten to break his mind apart.
One memory in particular still haunts a mysterious woman, a ghostly vision, appeared on the battlefield many hundreds of miles away. Just how far can the ghosts of Hadlow House reach?
1918 is the eighth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.
- GenresHorror
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2023
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Amy Cross
664 books1,679 followersAmy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.
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October 7, 2023
An absolutely addictive series!
This series of books has really worked its way under my skin, each new instalment just leaves me wanting more. So, now onto books 9 and 10 when they become available. However, back to book 8. Hadlow House is a brilliant concept, a home full of trapped ghosts trying to flee but all kept from leaving by the terrifying Fanny Baxter, the housekeeper from Hell. The unfortunate Demeter family can travel far and wide but Fanny is always waiting for them in their ancestral home. Spooky and highly addictive, as long as you begin at the beginning of the series (1689).
This series of books has really worked its way under my skin, each new instalment just leaves me wanting more. So, now onto books 9 and 10 when they become available. However, back to book 8. Hadlow House is a brilliant concept, a home full of trapped ghosts trying to flee but all kept from leaving by the terrifying Fanny Baxter, the housekeeper from Hell. The unfortunate Demeter family can travel far and wide but Fanny is always waiting for them in their ancestral home. Spooky and highly addictive, as long as you begin at the beginning of the series (1689).
November 25, 2025
A good bridge that I suspect is the end of the Demeters' contribution to the Hadlow House series. I found this one entertaining. This poor family. It wasn't as gory or as creepy as some of the other installments. But I still found it enjoyable because it focused on the people and the legacy of the Demeters. That being said, that doesn't mean this installment doesn't move the story forward. It most certainly does. I'll be interested to see how the ending conflict between two strong-willed characters will play out.
October 1, 2023
Number 8 of 10 in the Hadlow House series.
Heaven help you if you try to read this series without starting from the very beginning. Don’t even try.
The amount of people, story lines, kids now adults, etc is almost enough for me to want to end this series.
THAT BEING SAID.. Just like everyone else in this story I keep getting pulled back to the f*^kary of a haunted house and I NEED to know how it all ends.
So I will sit here, confused on who’s daughter or son is who’s, what ghost is pissing Fanny Baxter off this time, and ride this Haunted ride until it ends.
Read it. Start at 1689 and lose yourself in this 📖.
Heaven help you if you try to read this series without starting from the very beginning. Don’t even try.
The amount of people, story lines, kids now adults, etc is almost enough for me to want to end this series.
THAT BEING SAID.. Just like everyone else in this story I keep getting pulled back to the f*^kary of a haunted house and I NEED to know how it all ends.
So I will sit here, confused on who’s daughter or son is who’s, what ghost is pissing Fanny Baxter off this time, and ride this Haunted ride until it ends.
Read it. Start at 1689 and lose yourself in this 📖.
May 11, 2025
4 Stars
Definitely one of the better entries in the history of Harlow House. I was so worried about Wally as a returning WWI vet and the impact that might have had on him and the people around him, but happily it didn’t go that way. I was chuffed he married Gladys though in spite of hating her little bully ass as a kid - I picked it for sure.
1918 definitely raised the issue that I’d be annoyed by though in why the Detemers just continue to stay in Cobblefield like the families before them rather than leaving, when it’s clear that they’d never be free from the influence of the house after almost a full century of one family tragedy after another. I’m glad Wally and Gladys had decided to leave now but unclear how that would actually happen with what happened to Lily.
Speaking of Lily, Maud is the worst friend in the world. I would have left her ass to the house and refused to save her - even more than I did about Charlotte’s friend in 1800 who got to Peter. Though with Lily’s sacrifice, does that mean Fanny is trapped now away from the house? Are the rest of the ghosts safe from her and the house now safe in general? I guess we’ll see!
To be fair, I think something has always been off about the land since before Catherine was killed during its initial construction. So we’ll see.
I also have a lot of questions now about if the house’s influence is bleeding out with ghosts on several occasions being able to leave the house in addition to the associated ghosts (like Charlotte and Samuel) in other locations. And which ghosts have moved on? Is Daniel still there?
Definitely loving the 20th century the most in this series so far and keen to see what’s next after the Demeters’ arc has (seemingly) concluded.
Hopefully Caroline gets some therapy, though seeing Albert she might be ok, and likely to be seen as the pub owner in the future still.
Definitely one of the better entries in the history of Harlow House. I was so worried about Wally as a returning WWI vet and the impact that might have had on him and the people around him, but happily it didn’t go that way. I was chuffed he married Gladys though in spite of hating her little bully ass as a kid - I picked it for sure.
1918 definitely raised the issue that I’d be annoyed by though in why the Detemers just continue to stay in Cobblefield like the families before them rather than leaving, when it’s clear that they’d never be free from the influence of the house after almost a full century of one family tragedy after another. I’m glad Wally and Gladys had decided to leave now but unclear how that would actually happen with what happened to Lily.
Speaking of Lily, Maud is the worst friend in the world. I would have left her ass to the house and refused to save her - even more than I did about Charlotte’s friend in 1800 who got to Peter. Though with Lily’s sacrifice, does that mean Fanny is trapped now away from the house? Are the rest of the ghosts safe from her and the house now safe in general? I guess we’ll see!
To be fair, I think something has always been off about the land since before Catherine was killed during its initial construction. So we’ll see.
I also have a lot of questions now about if the house’s influence is bleeding out with ghosts on several occasions being able to leave the house in addition to the associated ghosts (like Charlotte and Samuel) in other locations. And which ghosts have moved on? Is Daniel still there?
Definitely loving the 20th century the most in this series so far and keen to see what’s next after the Demeters’ arc has (seemingly) concluded.
Hopefully Caroline gets some therapy, though seeing Albert she might be ok, and likely to be seen as the pub owner in the future still.
April 8, 2024
I have many conflicting thoughts about this series, this book being the one that puts them in evidence the most.
1918 is a good story with good characters. They feel real and make the narrative more compelling.
However! I can't stand them 🥸.
You know the feeling when you're watching a horror movie and the characters make the most stupid decisions to the point that you stop enjoying the experience and simply start to get overly frustrated? It's exactly like that.
It goes like this: there is a ghost. In front of them. Plainly speaking. Telling them "don't go there, bad thing happen in that house, the evil spirit wants to get you. DON'T GO THERE".
And guess what they do next? 😃
This is a common occurrence in almost every single book in this series. I'm reaching my limit.
And yet... is a 4 stars book to me! Does this make sense? I'm pissed, yes, but I already have the sequel ready to go 🥴.
Guess the series is a lot like Hadlow House itself. I want to escape but can't help but going back to it 🫠.
Let's just hope they will be smarter next time (I know they won't).
1918 is a good story with good characters. They feel real and make the narrative more compelling.
However! I can't stand them 🥸.
You know the feeling when you're watching a horror movie and the characters make the most stupid decisions to the point that you stop enjoying the experience and simply start to get overly frustrated? It's exactly like that.
It goes like this: there is a ghost. In front of them. Plainly speaking. Telling them "don't go there, bad thing happen in that house, the evil spirit wants to get you. DON'T GO THERE".
And guess what they do next? 😃
This is a common occurrence in almost every single book in this series. I'm reaching my limit.
And yet... is a 4 stars book to me! Does this make sense? I'm pissed, yes, but I already have the sequel ready to go 🥴.
Guess the series is a lot like Hadlow House itself. I want to escape but can't help but going back to it 🫠.
Let's just hope they will be smarter next time (I know they won't).
July 17, 2025
Love!!
This is the best Hadlow House book yet!! I can't wait to read the rest as the timeline goes forward
This is the best Hadlow House book yet!! I can't wait to read the rest as the timeline goes forward
January 27, 2024
This whole series remains an eerie thrill. The creeping horror surrounding poor families associated with Hadlow House seems to never cease. There are consistent goosebumps when reading this series as the atmosphere is so heavy and forbidding with history that you can trace where it’s forgotten or where myths appear. Remains a fun series, and the idea of following a haunted house through centuries has proven itself morbidly successful.
October 13, 2023
Another good instalment in the Hadlow House series, where its call demands attention of the Demeter family.
Fast-paced, this atmospheric tale is tragic because nobody seems to learn from the lessons of the past.
A spooky story with suitable characters, if sometimes a curious mix of past and modern; especially with dialogue.
Entertaining.
Fast-paced, this atmospheric tale is tragic because nobody seems to learn from the lessons of the past.
A spooky story with suitable characters, if sometimes a curious mix of past and modern; especially with dialogue.
Entertaining.
May 3, 2024
Not great
This book took me much longer to read than the previous ones. I feel like there's a great story but just can't get there. Since we were left with thinking Fanny is still in Lily's body, it would seem that the other ghosts inhabiting Hadlow house, they could free themselves from her grip. Guess I'll find out.
This book took me much longer to read than the previous ones. I feel like there's a great story but just can't get there. Since we were left with thinking Fanny is still in Lily's body, it would seem that the other ghosts inhabiting Hadlow house, they could free themselves from her grip. Guess I'll find out.
March 8, 2025
Fanny is very clever in finding ways to get the people she wants to come to that house. It was revealed to Lily what Fanny wanted, but she ignored Oliver when he told her to go back and leave Maud. Now we wait to see what will become of Lily, and who is next to face Fanny. It will be interesting to see what happens in the remaining books.
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October 2, 2023The plot continues...
Book 8 is recommended to be read in series n not as a standalone novel. The Demeter children have grown up n Wally has a family now n Lucy is the target who keeps getting lured towards the house. Read the book to see what happens to Lucy n her family.
Book 8 is recommended to be read in series n not as a standalone novel. The Demeter children have grown up n Wally has a family now n Lucy is the target who keeps getting lured towards the house. Read the book to see what happens to Lucy n her family.
July 2, 2024
Has Fanny finally managed to escape Hadlow House, albeit not in the way she planned? If she is gone from there now, can the other ghosts finally depart from there as well? Can they finally find peace?
May 28, 2025
this is such a great series to read, and all connected to a house with a deep dark story, which slowly unravels a bit more with each book, Amy cross writes in such an amazing way that it keeps you wanting to carry on reading.
great story , great character development, and great boon series
great story , great character development, and great boon series
August 5, 2025
This series keeps getting better and better!
This author sure knows how to weave a truly haunting ghostly story. I've enjoyed each addition to the series immensely. The storylines are riveting and keep me reading far into the night. I absolutely love this series!!
This author sure knows how to weave a truly haunting ghostly story. I've enjoyed each addition to the series immensely. The storylines are riveting and keep me reading far into the night. I absolutely love this series!!
October 9, 2023
Great series
Loving this series. Really feel I know all the characters. Looking forward to book 9. Hard into put down. Great read
Loving this series. Really feel I know all the characters. Looking forward to book 9. Hard into put down. Great read
October 10, 2023
This is a fantastic series! It will leave you anxious with anticipation for the next book in the series to be released.
October 25, 2023
Spooky
This is a great series, if you like haunted house stories,read this series. Looking forward to the next book number 9.
This is a great series, if you like haunted house stories,read this series. Looking forward to the next book number 9.
November 19, 2023
I have loved this series and cannot believe I just finished book 8. This is yet another true ghost story. Don’t read before bed!
January 14, 2024
Great series
A prolific writer that keeps want to read just one chapter and just one more book .but as suggested read from book one to understand the rest and enjoy
A prolific writer that keeps want to read just one chapter and just one more book .but as suggested read from book one to understand the rest and enjoy
January 31, 2024
Another thrilling installment in the Hadlow House series!
February 8, 2024
I love this series. On to number 9!!
July 20, 2024
2.5 ⭐️
August 7, 2024
Another good one
Another good one in the series. The spirit is getting more daring as to how far it can and will go.
Another good one in the series. The spirit is getting more daring as to how far it can and will go.
December 2, 2024
Lily
Pore Lily. Her friends don't know that their insistent teasing is going to end up causing Lily so much trouble in the end.
Pore Lily. Her friends don't know that their insistent teasing is going to end up causing Lily so much trouble in the end.
March 23, 2024
1918
Strong characters and nice plot to this continuing story. I love that even characters that you grow to love, are not safe. It gives it a more realistic feel. I really love this series.
Strong characters and nice plot to this continuing story. I love that even characters that you grow to love, are not safe. It gives it a more realistic feel. I really love this series.
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