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The Haunting #2
The Haunting of Murder Hotel
First, there was the haunted asylum.
Now, it’s a haunted hotel.
I know what you’re thinking. Is it really haunted?
Brad says it is. Of course, he’s also in prison for the murder of his wife while they were staying at the Brantley Hotel.
As a parapsychologist who studies apparitional experiences, it only makes sense that I check it out, along with the others in my team—Riley and Gabriel.
Gabriel believes Brad. Riley is just excited to stay at a haunted hotel. Me? I think way too many murderers try to claim possession as a way to excuse their actions.
My feelings changed when a ghost attacked me in the bathroom. And then again in my bedroom. And then again during a ritual when we were trying to communicate with the ghost of someone who’d died at this hotel.
Turns out there were a lot of ghosts and a lot of dead bodies.
Now, it’s a haunted hotel.
I know what you’re thinking. Is it really haunted?
Brad says it is. Of course, he’s also in prison for the murder of his wife while they were staying at the Brantley Hotel.
As a parapsychologist who studies apparitional experiences, it only makes sense that I check it out, along with the others in my team—Riley and Gabriel.
Gabriel believes Brad. Riley is just excited to stay at a haunted hotel. Me? I think way too many murderers try to claim possession as a way to excuse their actions.
My feelings changed when a ghost attacked me in the bathroom. And then again in my bedroom. And then again during a ritual when we were trying to communicate with the ghost of someone who’d died at this hotel.
Turns out there were a lot of ghosts and a lot of dead bodies.
- GenresParanormal
200 pages, Paperback
First published November 5, 2024
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August 6, 2026
Worth reading.
This is my type of reading but for some reason I felt like it was missing something. I can quite put my finger on it but I think it needed something more. There was a few editing issues but nothing that would take away from the overall read.
This is my type of reading but for some reason I felt like it was missing something. I can quite put my finger on it but I think it needed something more. There was a few editing issues but nothing that would take away from the overall read.
January 8, 2026
what the actual hell did I just read!?!
I went into The Haunting of Murder Hotel expecting ghosts and jump scares. What I got instead was a slow, claustrophobic psychological unraveling that completely blindsided me. The tension builds quietly, almost repetitively, until you realize that’s the point — your sense of reality erodes right alongside the narrator’s.
The ending hit like a sucker punch. No breadcrumbs I could clearly follow, no neat comfort in the reveal — just a chilling reminder that the most terrifying monsters aren’t supernatural at all.
This is the kind of book that makes you sit in silence afterward, replaying scenes and muttering “oh… oh no.”
Disturbing, clever, and deeply unsettling. I’ll be thinking about it for a while.
I went into The Haunting of Murder Hotel expecting ghosts and jump scares. What I got instead was a slow, claustrophobic psychological unraveling that completely blindsided me. The tension builds quietly, almost repetitively, until you realize that’s the point — your sense of reality erodes right alongside the narrator’s.
The ending hit like a sucker punch. No breadcrumbs I could clearly follow, no neat comfort in the reveal — just a chilling reminder that the most terrifying monsters aren’t supernatural at all.
This is the kind of book that makes you sit in silence afterward, replaying scenes and muttering “oh… oh no.”
Disturbing, clever, and deeply unsettling. I’ll be thinking about it for a while.
March 9, 2026
Another Banger by Jack Steen!!
When I look for horror novels this is what im expecting. I really liked Ghost Asylum and Jack stepped it up with Murder Hotel.
The action started quick without a long drawn out narration. I like that 90% of this book was at the hotel. There were a lot of scary scenes and imagery. This book is action packed. There are ghosts, there are possessions, there are seances gone wrong (of course). This book is it!
1 con, the haunting scenes were so thorough and detailed and envelops the reader. The main climax at the end was so quick, I had to back track to make sure I didn't miss something lol. The climax could have been a little more detailed.
This is definitely a 5 star for me. I will definitely re-read this. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
When I look for horror novels this is what im expecting. I really liked Ghost Asylum and Jack stepped it up with Murder Hotel.
The action started quick without a long drawn out narration. I like that 90% of this book was at the hotel. There were a lot of scary scenes and imagery. This book is action packed. There are ghosts, there are possessions, there are seances gone wrong (of course). This book is it!
1 con, the haunting scenes were so thorough and detailed and envelops the reader. The main climax at the end was so quick, I had to back track to make sure I didn't miss something lol. The climax could have been a little more detailed.
This is definitely a 5 star for me. I will definitely re-read this. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
April 15, 2025
3.5 stars! This series is honestly just a spooky good time. I actually think I enjoyed this better than the first one. It had much more investigating and ghosts rather than setting up the characters which was great. It wasn't the most amazing horror book I've ever read but it was still super fun. I am really starting to enjoy these characters and their dynamics and I think if he continues writing more of these books, they will just get better.
January 15, 2025
Once you get past some of the grammatical, editing issues with this book it was good. I will say there is still an unanswered question in regards to this book... Why bring something up in the beginning and then not give us any closure to it at the end? Either way, I am looking forward to the next one.
December 30, 2024
An uncomplicated and solid story. I was glad to see Hannah and Gabriel reappear. If I had one concern, it is that there seemed to be too many side stories in this second book in the series. The haunted asylum focused on one story line and everything connected. The Phantom Phinders seemed excessive, except to give Riley a love interest (good for him, BTW)
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August 14, 2026
another great haunting
I really enjoy this author and his haunted places stories. i will definitely be reading the next one. I still hope there ends up being more books about Gabriel, Hannah and Riley.
I really enjoy this author and his haunted places stories. i will definitely be reading the next one. I still hope there ends up being more books about Gabriel, Hannah and Riley.
December 15, 2024
Love the Haunting series
These Books are great! I've read all the Asylum books and Jack Steen is an incredible writer. Looking forward to the next book!
These Books are great! I've read all the Asylum books and Jack Steen is an incredible writer. Looking forward to the next book!
April 13, 2025
I really liked book 1 in the series and wasn't sure about there being a sequel but I hit about the half way point in this one and could not put it down. Hannah and Gabriel's bond is so strong.
November 4, 2025
there are questions I needed answering, at least like three, otherwise it was a solid read actually
December 24, 2025
Haunting of murder hotel
Awesome series! can't wait for the third book! Very suspenseful, action and of course love story. Asylum confessions awesome as well
Awesome series! can't wait for the third book! Very suspenseful, action and of course love story. Asylum confessions awesome as well
January 7, 2026
fun fun fun
Great story. Can’t wait for the next installment. Lots of questions if u believe I’m ghosts good or bad ones
Great story. Can’t wait for the next installment. Lots of questions if u believe I’m ghosts good or bad ones
January 31, 2026
great book
March 29, 2026
love ghost stories
Great book When is the next book I will read it also
That book had me on the edge of my seat that’s how good it was
Great book When is the next book I will read it also
That book had me on the edge of my seat that’s how good it was
August 28, 2026
This was such a creepy and entertaining read!
The idea of investigating a hotel with a dark and disturbing history immediately pulled me in, and I loved the eerie atmosphere throughout the book. There were plenty of unsettling moments that made me wonder what was really happening and kept me invested in the investigation.
I especially enjoyed the combination of true-crime elements and paranormal investigation. It created an atmosphere that felt both fascinating and genuinely creepy without becoming too much.
If you’re a fan of haunted locations, true crime, paranormal investigations, or anything involving a seriously creepy hotel, I definitely recommend adding this one to your TBR!
The idea of investigating a hotel with a dark and disturbing history immediately pulled me in, and I loved the eerie atmosphere throughout the book. There were plenty of unsettling moments that made me wonder what was really happening and kept me invested in the investigation.
I especially enjoyed the combination of true-crime elements and paranormal investigation. It created an atmosphere that felt both fascinating and genuinely creepy without becoming too much.
If you’re a fan of haunted locations, true crime, paranormal investigations, or anything involving a seriously creepy hotel, I definitely recommend adding this one to your TBR!
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