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Laura Possessed
What did she want, this strange spirit who had taken over Laura's mind and body? She saw twisted trees at the bottom of the garden behind her brother's house -- trees that weren't there. A little boy stood at her bedroom door and spoke to her -- a boy who wasn't one of her nephew's little friends, whose presence in the house couldn't be accounted for. And then the dream: the handsome dark-haired man bending over her, kissing her passionately -- the very man who stood before her now at the cocktail party, casually sipping a drink, pulling Laura deeper and deeper into a demonic web of terror.
301 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1974
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May 22, 2026
Haunting Premise, Uneven Execution
Anthea Fraser’s had an intriguing gothic atmosphere and a mystery that kept me curious enough to finish the book. The eerie mood and psychological tension were definitely the strongest parts, and there were moments where the story felt genuinely unsettling.
However, the pacing was slow in several sections, and some of the characters felt underdeveloped or frustratingly vague. I also expected a stronger payoff from the supernatural elements, but the ending left me wanting more clarity and emotional impact.
Overall, it’s an okay read for fans of older gothic suspense novels, but it didn’t fully live up to its promising premise for me.
Anthea Fraser’s had an intriguing gothic atmosphere and a mystery that kept me curious enough to finish the book. The eerie mood and psychological tension were definitely the strongest parts, and there were moments where the story felt genuinely unsettling.
However, the pacing was slow in several sections, and some of the characters felt underdeveloped or frustratingly vague. I also expected a stronger payoff from the supernatural elements, but the ending left me wanting more clarity and emotional impact.
Overall, it’s an okay read for fans of older gothic suspense novels, but it didn’t fully live up to its promising premise for me.
December 24, 2025
Not what I expected when I borrowed this collection. One of my problems reading science fiction is the total license an author has to create a story line. There are no restrictions like time, reality or science. Only my stubbornness kept me reading until the end; I was truly relieved when I got there. . .and disappointed at the ending.
May 29, 2026
A polite possession
A creepy vibe from a house, a sensitive young woman and an unfaithful sister-in-law. There’s some tension but the two murders seem to be sidelined and the biggest issue meekly sorted. Set in a time where politeness and social etiquette seem the biggest obstacles and drag the story out. Not sure why it’s flagged as a DI Webb thriller.
A creepy vibe from a house, a sensitive young woman and an unfaithful sister-in-law. There’s some tension but the two murders seem to be sidelined and the biggest issue meekly sorted. Set in a time where politeness and social etiquette seem the biggest obstacles and drag the story out. Not sure why it’s flagged as a DI Webb thriller.
April 21, 2026
Excellent read
Characters brought alive by the fabulous detailed descriptions. A refreshingly different from the normal storylines. Riveting read, thank you 😊.
Characters brought alive by the fabulous detailed descriptions. A refreshingly different from the normal storylines. Riveting read, thank you 😊.
April 24, 2026
Fast moving story with a couple of twist .
Very disappointing ending.
Very disappointing ending.
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April 27, 2026Unreal love
An interesting story where a dead woman has possess another to come back for her lover. In the end she took him with her.mom n
An interesting story where a dead woman has possess another to come back for her lover. In the end she took him with her.mom n
July 25, 2017
A really enjoyable read about Laura who is staying with her brother and his wife whilst recuperating from a bad road accident. From the moment she enters the house she starts seeing things that once were there and feeling moods and atmospheres. As she gets more involved with the people in the village the story unravels. I liked the writing and I enjoyed the story.
March 30, 2015
A very quick read unputdownable but with a rather abrupt ending.
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