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The year is 1966, and it's party time. With Halloween right around the corner, two teens decide to take their friends out for the night of their lives. Even better, they've heard rumors of an abandoned haunted house deep in the Kent countryside.When Johnny and Hayley arrive at Hadlow House, they think they've struck gold. The house is everything they were hoping for, having been left untouched since a fire ravaged the structure many years ago. As far as they can tell, no-one has set foot in the place for more than a decade.Soon, however, the friends discover that they're not alone. As their night of fun and debauchery takes a series of dark turns, they're forced to face the awful truth. Hadlow House might have been abandoned, but that doesn't mean it's empty. And whatever lurks in the shadows is coming for them.1966 is the eleventh 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.
304 pages, Paperback
Published December 15, 2023
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Amy Cross
701 books1,732 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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December 14, 2023
I'm struggling now!
I've been reading this series from the beginning and have enjoyed most of the books but, I am starting to wonder if the author is finally running out of ideas. However, I will read the final two instalments and just hope that the author managers to up her game. This particular story had four, rather unlikable, teenagers out looking for some illicit fun on Halloween night. They drive miles out of London and into rural Kent when they stumble across Hadlow House. You know that this isn't going to end well and, it doesn't. Roll on the next instalment and yes, I really am a glutton for punishment.
I've been reading this series from the beginning and have enjoyed most of the books but, I am starting to wonder if the author is finally running out of ideas. However, I will read the final two instalments and just hope that the author managers to up her game. This particular story had four, rather unlikable, teenagers out looking for some illicit fun on Halloween night. They drive miles out of London and into rural Kent when they stumble across Hadlow House. You know that this isn't going to end well and, it doesn't. Roll on the next instalment and yes, I really am a glutton for punishment.
September 22, 2025
such a good series
August 16, 2024
So much happening here 😵
Might be one of the best entries in the series. It has gore, anxiety inducing moments, lots of ghosts and so much new information! I'm pleasantly surprised.
After many ups and downs, The Hadlow House is certainly building towards an interesting ending.
Might be one of the best entries in the series. It has gore, anxiety inducing moments, lots of ghosts and so much new information! I'm pleasantly surprised.
After many ups and downs, The Hadlow House is certainly building towards an interesting ending.
December 9, 2023
Ghosts and demons
As crazy as it seems Harlow House has more victims yet afain. This time are the dead going to fight back? Or is the house going to win again?
As crazy as it seems Harlow House has more victims yet afain. This time are the dead going to fight back? Or is the house going to win again?
January 13, 2024
yet another great book
Loved that the story of Fanny was finally explained.
The only thing that bothered me, and nothing to do with the story, there were several grammatical errors that should have been caught when doing a final spelling/grammar check. I read super fast but still catch these. I noticed more in this book than in others. 😊
Loved that the story of Fanny was finally explained.
The only thing that bothered me, and nothing to do with the story, there were several grammatical errors that should have been caught when doing a final spelling/grammar check. I read super fast but still catch these. I noticed more in this book than in others. 😊
December 21, 2023
Creepy
This series just gets better with each book. If your into haunted house stories,this series is for you. Hate to see it end.
This series just gets better with each book. If your into haunted house stories,this series is for you. Hate to see it end.
December 23, 2023
mistakes
Lots of mistakes again in this book apart from that was a good read just maybe more time needs to be spent on checking and editing
Lots of mistakes again in this book apart from that was a good read just maybe more time needs to be spent on checking and editing
January 9, 2024
This one brought back the horror. There’s enough blood to satisfy even the most prolific horror reader. Finally finding who Fanny really is.. on to 1999. Loved this one.
January 19, 2024
Great read
I was so engrossed in this story l read it in one. evening looking forward to reading the next installment
Thoroughly enjoyed it
I was so engrossed in this story l read it in one. evening looking forward to reading the next installment
Thoroughly enjoyed it
July 30, 2024
Fanny, or should I say Mary, is up to her tricks again. Four young people on an adventure to party in an abandoned house on Halloween. The house is in worse shape than they thought it would be, so they decide to leave. Of course Mary has other ideas. Steve is the first to die while walking back to Cobblefield in the hopes of finding a mechanic. Hailey is spared because she is with child.
Mary's plans are once again thwarted. Lily and Caroline's ghosts seem to have been able to leave Hadlow House. Many miles away, something sinister is happening in the home of Wally's widow, Gladys. Is Mary seeking revenge on the remaining Demeter and Potter family members?
Mary's plans are once again thwarted. Lily and Caroline's ghosts seem to have been able to leave Hadlow House. Many miles away, something sinister is happening in the home of Wally's widow, Gladys. Is Mary seeking revenge on the remaining Demeter and Potter family members?
December 14, 2024
So... The plot twist was good, I guess. I wasn't expecting that there was someone else behind all of this but I didn't like that it might be a demon?
Don't get me wrong. The saga started out great but these last books have felt lazier compared to the previous ones. I think up until book 6 everything was great, but now it just feels predictable somehow
I was really enjoying it but the characters died too quickly which wasn't a surprise at all.
But I loved that we got even more background
I have had a great experience with more Amy Cross' books, so fingers crossed for a nice ending!
Don't get me wrong. The saga started out great but these last books have felt lazier compared to the previous ones. I think up until book 6 everything was great, but now it just feels predictable somehow
I was really enjoying it but the characters died too quickly which wasn't a surprise at all.
But I loved that we got even more background
I have had a great experience with more Amy Cross' books, so fingers crossed for a nice ending!
April 15, 2025
Okay, we have young adults who decide they want to have a Halloween Party at Hadlow House. These people are not too bright when they decide to play with the spirit board, better known as the Ouija Board. We also learn more about Fanny when she was a child. She was sympathetic to a woman who was accused as a witch and burned at the stake. All but one of the young adults die at the hands of Lily, Hayley survives because the entity wants her baby. It will be interesting to see what happens when the next family buys the house.
May 25, 2025
3 Stars
This one wasn’t my favourite at all - I would have loved it better if it was a haunted house story with the four Londoners.
Whilst I am glad we finally have confirmation that something was up before the house was built, but I don’t like how that’s playing out. I’m hoping 1999 and 2024 will be better.
This one wasn’t my favourite at all - I would have loved it better if it was a haunted house story with the four Londoners.
Whilst I am glad we finally have confirmation that something was up before the house was built, but I don’t like how that’s playing out. I’m hoping 1999 and 2024 will be better.
January 24, 2026
read them ALL
I am captivated by this series. While there are some grammar errors (English major, so I take notice more than others), I was still invested deeply. Each book brings a new set of characters, while still holding tight to the old characters. It’s twisted, surprising, and gruesome. True horror. Can’t wait to finish the series!!!
I am captivated by this series. While there are some grammar errors (English major, so I take notice more than others), I was still invested deeply. Each book brings a new set of characters, while still holding tight to the old characters. It’s twisted, surprising, and gruesome. True horror. Can’t wait to finish the series!!!
March 28, 2024
1966
This book in the series gave new insight to the hauntings of Hadlow House. A sort of twist. I enjoyed the story line and can't wait to see what happens next. Hopefully the answer to what happened to Gladys and Sally and by whom and how.
This book in the series gave new insight to the hauntings of Hadlow House. A sort of twist. I enjoyed the story line and can't wait to see what happens next. Hopefully the answer to what happened to Gladys and Sally and by whom and how.
July 6, 2024
Wonderful
Amy cross is a real artist of the haunted house stories. You really have to read her books to find out how much she can tell you about her inner being this book is great but there are a lot of typos.
Amy cross is a real artist of the haunted house stories. You really have to read her books to find out how much she can tell you about her inner being this book is great but there are a lot of typos.
November 6, 2024
Interesting twist
I was expecting a little bit of an upgrade in the story, considering the year it was. What I wasn't expecting was that it would contain more of a back history of the story where it's progressed from. Now I'm getting more intrigued. On to the next!
I was expecting a little bit of an upgrade in the story, considering the year it was. What I wasn't expecting was that it would contain more of a back history of the story where it's progressed from. Now I'm getting more intrigued. On to the next!
December 5, 2024
Spending
In this book we follow Caroline, Lisa, and a new girl Hayley in their battle to defeat Fanny. We also learn more about Fanny herself. Evil has many faces, or is it just one?
In this book we follow Caroline, Lisa, and a new girl Hayley in their battle to defeat Fanny. We also learn more about Fanny herself. Evil has many faces, or is it just one?
January 19, 2026
this is a brilliant series of books, you learn more about the haunted house what haunts the walls, the deeper the story goes the more it unfolds, brilliant writing by an amazing author.
I've only got two more left of there series
I've only got two more left of there series
December 30, 2023
The Haunting of Hadlow House series
Excellent series that will get you hooked from book 1 onwards, I highly recommend reading the series, enjoy the twists and unexpected turns.
Excellent series that will get you hooked from book 1 onwards, I highly recommend reading the series, enjoy the twists and unexpected turns.
July 29, 2024
Great book
I really enjoy reading the series of the Haunting of Hadlow. Keeps you reading I have a hard time putting the book down when I do start reading it again.
I really enjoy reading the series of the Haunting of Hadlow. Keeps you reading I have a hard time putting the book down when I do start reading it again.
October 17, 2024
FINALLY a little bit of background on where the evil comes from!
January 3, 2025
Great story and writing. Love this whole series
December 22, 2025
2.0
If I had to read the word “groovy” one more flipping time… I swear. I get it! We’re in the sixties now! Give it a rest.
I think I’ve mentally checked out of this series. The writing has deteriorated. The author isn’t even bothering to create decent characters or fresh dialogue (disregarding all of the groovy’s, of course).
After 10 books in this series, without ever having hinted at it, you’re trying to tell me that Fanny has never actually been Fanny? No. It’s way too late to introduce a monster into this ghost story. It really feels like the author ran out of ideas and this is her Hail Mary.
I’m finishing the last two books. I have invested so much flipping time into this series and I’m not throwing all that away without getting some kind of closure.
If I had to read the word “groovy” one more flipping time… I swear. I get it! We’re in the sixties now! Give it a rest.
I think I’ve mentally checked out of this series. The writing has deteriorated. The author isn’t even bothering to create decent characters or fresh dialogue (disregarding all of the groovy’s, of course).
After 10 books in this series, without ever having hinted at it, you’re trying to tell me that Fanny has never actually been Fanny? No. It’s way too late to introduce a monster into this ghost story. It really feels like the author ran out of ideas and this is her Hail Mary.
I’m finishing the last two books. I have invested so much flipping time into this series and I’m not throwing all that away without getting some kind of closure.
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