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When the Fog Comes: An English Ghost Story
Something happened at the Grange. Jack Harvey can’t remember.
He was eight years old when he was sent to the Grange, a house by the sea. It was 1916, and a great battle was about to take place. There, he meets a boy, Nathan, a younger girl, Pandora, and the old fisherman, Grimmer. There, he learns about the wreck of the Polymnia, whose bell rings from twenty fathoms deep. There, he learns about the fog.
Thirty years later, after another war has passed, Jack returns to the Grange, a place he’d only been to once. As the fog comes in, he hears the bell ring and remembers.
A book in the ‘English Ghost Stories’ series.
He was eight years old when he was sent to the Grange, a house by the sea. It was 1916, and a great battle was about to take place. There, he meets a boy, Nathan, a younger girl, Pandora, and the old fisherman, Grimmer. There, he learns about the wreck of the Polymnia, whose bell rings from twenty fathoms deep. There, he learns about the fog.
Thirty years later, after another war has passed, Jack returns to the Grange, a place he’d only been to once. As the fog comes in, he hears the bell ring and remembers.
A book in the ‘English Ghost Stories’ series.
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2025
About the author
S.S. Saywack
10 books43 followersS S Saywack is the author of the Mary Finch Mysteries – Mary Finch and the Thief to be released soon, to be followed by Mary Finch and the Grey Lady, and Mary Finch and the Spy. After a career as a Graphic Designer, then an art teacher, he took to writing short stories, flash fiction and novels for middle-grade readers. He has a love of history - Victorian England and the early twentieth century – and is an avid reader. He lives in the East End of London, a place well suited for his creation, Mary Finch, to explore and to have her adventures.
Find him on the web at: https://saywackwrites.com
Find him on the web at: https://saywackwrites.com
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February 6, 2025
Returning from WWII, Jack Harvey returns The Grange, the house in the village of Cerindean, whence he was evacuated to stay with his great-aunt and uncle during the last war, in 1916, when he was only six. Returning there, after a gap of thirty years, he looks back to that time when he stayed with his great-aunt and uncle, Mrs Belmont the housekeeper, his cousin Nathan and the girl Pandora, his aunt’s ward. There was also the mysterious old fisherman, Grimmer, who told Jack tales of shipwrecks, ghosts—and the fog. Not to mention the bell of the long-sunk ship Polymnia, which can be heard, even from twenty fathoms down, when the fog descends.
It's a well-written piece, suitably atmospheric, with the First World War a looming presence in the background, the sound of the guns over in Europe intruding across the North Sea. On the home front there’s the ‘war’ which ensues between Jack and Nathan, the unpleasant son of an unpleasant father—according to Uncle George—who bullies and persecutes the other two children, descending into the vilest of retribution when he’s duly punished for his actions. And then there’s the alcoholic vicar, with his dire prognostications of Hell.
All in all it's not the best time of young Jack’s life, away from home, missing his mother and worried about what’s become of his father, away fighting the war. Can his visit as an adult help him to exorcise the demons of the past—or will the mystery deepen, along with the fog? A worthy inclusion in the English Ghost Stories series by author S S Saywack.
It's a well-written piece, suitably atmospheric, with the First World War a looming presence in the background, the sound of the guns over in Europe intruding across the North Sea. On the home front there’s the ‘war’ which ensues between Jack and Nathan, the unpleasant son of an unpleasant father—according to Uncle George—who bullies and persecutes the other two children, descending into the vilest of retribution when he’s duly punished for his actions. And then there’s the alcoholic vicar, with his dire prognostications of Hell.
All in all it's not the best time of young Jack’s life, away from home, missing his mother and worried about what’s become of his father, away fighting the war. Can his visit as an adult help him to exorcise the demons of the past—or will the mystery deepen, along with the fog? A worthy inclusion in the English Ghost Stories series by author S S Saywack.
February 14, 2025
In 1946 as Jack comes back home from war he spends some time in the seaside village of Cerindean and recounts when he had to spend some time there as a young boy in 1916 during the Great War. Life was already a strain with his father on the front line not knowing if he was alive or not. And what makes it worse is that they are close enough to be able to hear the constant drone of the war going on across the English Channel. Then add the strangers he has been put up with to live especially Nathan who seems set on bullying him and 5 year old Pandora. But that pales in insignificance with the fog that keeps rolling in from the sea and the secrets and the ghosts it hides and the bell from a long downed ship that only he and one other can hear. This is spooky horror story told in the old school way that would make the likes of Poe and Lovecraft proud. It was riveting and a joy to read as everything has been from this author.
February 23, 2025
This atmospheric ghost story took me on quite a journey! Though I initially struggled to get my footing in the narrative, once I settled into the rhythm of Jack's story, I found myself completely immersed in the eerie world of the Grange. The author's ability to create a sense of place is remarkable - I could practically feel the damp sea air and hear the distant ringing of the Polymnia's bell.
The story's dual timeline, moving between Jack's childhood experiences in 1916 and his return thirty years later, adds layers of mystery that kept me turning pages. The relationships between young Jack, Nathan, Pandora, and the enigmatic Grimmer are beautifully drawn, making the supernatural elements feel all the more impactful against this backdrop of human connections. The way the fog itself becomes almost a character in its own right is particularly effective.
While the ending took some unexpected turns, the journey to get there was captivating.
The story's dual timeline, moving between Jack's childhood experiences in 1916 and his return thirty years later, adds layers of mystery that kept me turning pages. The relationships between young Jack, Nathan, Pandora, and the enigmatic Grimmer are beautifully drawn, making the supernatural elements feel all the more impactful against this backdrop of human connections. The way the fog itself becomes almost a character in its own right is particularly effective.
While the ending took some unexpected turns, the journey to get there was captivating.
April 21, 2026
I prefer to be honest in my reviews, regardless of whether I enjoyed a book or not; for good and for ill, so to speak. Unfortunately, I cannot say I truly enjoyed this book. While the premise sounds interesting, I found the actual resulting story to be underwhelming.
The backdrop - a creaking house against the grey sea, a historic shipwreck, the distant thunder of the Great War - is atmospheric, but never quite manages to make itself feel lived in, even though it has much potential.
I liked one or two of the characters, those being the fisherman and the housekeeper, but the others were either vastly unexplored or defined by a single characteristic. The main character himself, Jack, seemed more overwhelmed by everything than an actual participant of the story; when I think back to his voice, mostly I remember him not knowing anything and being afraid and unable to react to whatever is happening just then. He has little personality beyond being God-fearing and frightened. Jack seems more of an old man than his great-uncle. It frankly made the almost 200 pages feel like much more; it felt like a slog.
That said, this is a ghost story, and it does have ghosts; it’s a story with a shipwreck, and this does play its part; it’s set in World War I, and this does influence the narrative. In that regard, it delivers as promised. And I did read it all the way through, even though I found it to be not quite to my taste, so there is something to be said for that. Perhaps the style simply does not suit me.
2 stars out of 5.
The backdrop - a creaking house against the grey sea, a historic shipwreck, the distant thunder of the Great War - is atmospheric, but never quite manages to make itself feel lived in, even though it has much potential.
I liked one or two of the characters, those being the fisherman and the housekeeper, but the others were either vastly unexplored or defined by a single characteristic. The main character himself, Jack, seemed more overwhelmed by everything than an actual participant of the story; when I think back to his voice, mostly I remember him not knowing anything and being afraid and unable to react to whatever is happening just then. He has little personality beyond being God-fearing and frightened. Jack seems more of an old man than his great-uncle. It frankly made the almost 200 pages feel like much more; it felt like a slog.
That said, this is a ghost story, and it does have ghosts; it’s a story with a shipwreck, and this does play its part; it’s set in World War I, and this does influence the narrative. In that regard, it delivers as promised. And I did read it all the way through, even though I found it to be not quite to my taste, so there is something to be said for that. Perhaps the style simply does not suit me.
2 stars out of 5.
August 18, 2025
When the Fog Comes is a cleverly crafted tale of a young boy being sent to live with distant relatives in their classic gothic mansion by the sea in the UK. His stay is only for a few months while the boy’s mother recovers from finding out that her husband, and the boy’s father, has been killed in action during WWI. His time spent there is defined by joyous moments as well as challenges from both those living in the house and the haunting draw of the sea where sailors drowned when their boat crashed into the shoreline rocks and sank. The boy’s evolving connection with the deceased sailors gives the story an unique take on ghost adventures.
Years later, he finds out that the property (named The Grange) has been willed to him and he returns to access what he has inherited, but returning to The Grange brings back disturbing memories that will blur the lines between the real and the imagined.
The story is beautifully written to span through the WWI and WWII years to encompass both the boy’s troubled time at The Grange in his youth and his return as an adult. The story was a magically haunting tale that will entertain, thrill, and tease your mind all at the same time, with a spectacular surprise ending that was both unexpected and brilliant.
Although the book is labeled YA, young and old will be equally entertained and this is a ghost story like no other. Highly recommended.
Years later, he finds out that the property (named The Grange) has been willed to him and he returns to access what he has inherited, but returning to The Grange brings back disturbing memories that will blur the lines between the real and the imagined.
The story is beautifully written to span through the WWI and WWII years to encompass both the boy’s troubled time at The Grange in his youth and his return as an adult. The story was a magically haunting tale that will entertain, thrill, and tease your mind all at the same time, with a spectacular surprise ending that was both unexpected and brilliant.
Although the book is labeled YA, young and old will be equally entertained and this is a ghost story like no other. Highly recommended.
August 27, 2025
S S Saywack's When the Fog Comes, An English Ghost Story, had me from page one: "I drove the coast road, stone-baked earth, the grey sea to my left, the silent fens to my right." The narrator, now a man in 1946, is recalling the time he spent as a boy in a small, coastal village when the Great War was raging across the Channel. His father was a soldier. The boy's mother has sent him to live with a stern but loving aunt in a forbidding house overlooking the water.
"Keep the water-facing curtains drawn at night," the boy is warned without explanation. "Stay off the causeway when the tide is coming in." The water comes in fast and it's accompanied by dense fog which, we learn, is inhabited by the spirits of travelers lost at sea who return from the deep.
Want more? A grizzled yet caring fisherman, a vicar acquainted with a different kind of (liquid) spirits. And the house has other young occupants with their own crosses to bear.
The atmosphere of the story is wonderful. There is sorrow and pain on these pages and a mystery which, like the fog, envelops those who enter.
"Keep the water-facing curtains drawn at night," the boy is warned without explanation. "Stay off the causeway when the tide is coming in." The water comes in fast and it's accompanied by dense fog which, we learn, is inhabited by the spirits of travelers lost at sea who return from the deep.
Want more? A grizzled yet caring fisherman, a vicar acquainted with a different kind of (liquid) spirits. And the house has other young occupants with their own crosses to bear.
The atmosphere of the story is wonderful. There is sorrow and pain on these pages and a mystery which, like the fog, envelops those who enter.
March 28, 2025
When The Fog Comes: An English Ghost Story, by S. S. Saywack
Another compelling story from talented author S. S. Saywack. I really enjoyed the atmospheric spooky vibe that ran through the entire narration.
A classic ghost story that sent shivers down my spine as I read it.
Returning home from WWII Jack Harvey revisits the village of Cerindean.
Jack was still haunted by his memories and the people he once knew. Thinking back to when he was eight years old, a nervous evacuee, sent to live at the Grange, an old imposing house by the sea. He learns about the wreck of the Polymnia, its lost souls and a bell that tolls under the waves. And the terrible fog that rolls in from the sea holds its own terrible secrets.
I enjoyed the well-crafted characters: the thoughtful Jack, Nathan the moody bully and the sweet and timid Pandora, not forgetting the fisherman, Grimmer. A riveting, emotional read.
Recommended.
Another compelling story from talented author S. S. Saywack. I really enjoyed the atmospheric spooky vibe that ran through the entire narration.
A classic ghost story that sent shivers down my spine as I read it.
Returning home from WWII Jack Harvey revisits the village of Cerindean.
Jack was still haunted by his memories and the people he once knew. Thinking back to when he was eight years old, a nervous evacuee, sent to live at the Grange, an old imposing house by the sea. He learns about the wreck of the Polymnia, its lost souls and a bell that tolls under the waves. And the terrible fog that rolls in from the sea holds its own terrible secrets.
I enjoyed the well-crafted characters: the thoughtful Jack, Nathan the moody bully and the sweet and timid Pandora, not forgetting the fisherman, Grimmer. A riveting, emotional read.
Recommended.
July 14, 2025
Although the author's tagline indicates the book is an English Ghost Story, I think it is too limiting for this intriguing story.
First, I appreciate books with vivid historical details, and this post WWI novel was rich with the emotions and details of England during and just after the Great War.
Secondly, how many of us are well aware that memories, whether they are decades old or freshly made, are capable of haunting us? Sometimes for a lifetime. Jack has many memories to sort upon his return to Grange.
This story, for me, also wins due to a richly crafted setting. I understand the Grange had its own 'ghosts', but I enjoyed the atmospheric and architectural descriptions of this older home near the sea.
I'm determined to have no spoilers, so I will end my review by noting the depth of characters depicted within, both living and beyond the veil, which may be the number one element of a good story!
First, I appreciate books with vivid historical details, and this post WWI novel was rich with the emotions and details of England during and just after the Great War.
Secondly, how many of us are well aware that memories, whether they are decades old or freshly made, are capable of haunting us? Sometimes for a lifetime. Jack has many memories to sort upon his return to Grange.
This story, for me, also wins due to a richly crafted setting. I understand the Grange had its own 'ghosts', but I enjoyed the atmospheric and architectural descriptions of this older home near the sea.
I'm determined to have no spoilers, so I will end my review by noting the depth of characters depicted within, both living and beyond the veil, which may be the number one element of a good story!
August 19, 2025
My Favorite Gothic Ghost Story Author
This is the second book of S. Saywack’s English Ghost Story series I have read, and I am a fan! The author is wonderfully talented at drawing you into the world he creates. When the Fog Comes In enshrouded me in an ethereal ambiance that engaged my senses. I loved being immersed in the powerful suspense and evocative world of this haunting tale where lost souls of the sea haunt the very fog itself. The mysterious and heart-wrenching story of the boy who finds himself sent to stay with distant relatives without explanation while his father is gone to war captivated me and kept me on the edge of my seat. And the peculiar circumstances of two other young wards of The Grange add to the suspense. The spooky scene setting effectively put me in the story. I loved every minute of this gripping read, even while my heart pounded at the climax of it. And the surprise ending left me reeling. A memorable, impactful read, and I highly recommend it.
This is the second book of S. Saywack’s English Ghost Story series I have read, and I am a fan! The author is wonderfully talented at drawing you into the world he creates. When the Fog Comes In enshrouded me in an ethereal ambiance that engaged my senses. I loved being immersed in the powerful suspense and evocative world of this haunting tale where lost souls of the sea haunt the very fog itself. The mysterious and heart-wrenching story of the boy who finds himself sent to stay with distant relatives without explanation while his father is gone to war captivated me and kept me on the edge of my seat. And the peculiar circumstances of two other young wards of The Grange add to the suspense. The spooky scene setting effectively put me in the story. I loved every minute of this gripping read, even while my heart pounded at the climax of it. And the surprise ending left me reeling. A memorable, impactful read, and I highly recommend it.
February 2, 2025
A good read
I've read Mary Finch and the Thief, along with other titles in the Mary Finch Mysteries series, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them. The writing in this book maintains the same smoothness and eloquence as its predecessors, yet it didn't quite captivate me to the same extent as the author's previous works. This might be a personal preference, but I found the lengthy narratives occasionally slowed down the pacing of the story. To enhance the momentum, the author might consider tightening some of these extended descriptions. A more concise narrative could keep the plot moving briskly, making the story even more engaging and dynamic. Nevertheless, I still appreciate the author's attention to detail and vivid storytelling, and I look forward to reading more from this talented writer.
I've read Mary Finch and the Thief, along with other titles in the Mary Finch Mysteries series, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them. The writing in this book maintains the same smoothness and eloquence as its predecessors, yet it didn't quite captivate me to the same extent as the author's previous works. This might be a personal preference, but I found the lengthy narratives occasionally slowed down the pacing of the story. To enhance the momentum, the author might consider tightening some of these extended descriptions. A more concise narrative could keep the plot moving briskly, making the story even more engaging and dynamic. Nevertheless, I still appreciate the author's attention to detail and vivid storytelling, and I look forward to reading more from this talented writer.
February 14, 2025
I’m not usually a great fan of the supernatural, but for some reason, the books by this author always pull me in and won’t let me go until I’ve finished the tale! Jack Harvey returns to The Grange, a house in the village of Cerindean, where he was evacuated during the war in 1916 at the age of eight. Now, thirty years later, and after another war, he looks back on his first visit when he stayed with his great aunt and uncle. He remembers the tales of shipwrecks and ghosts told to him by an old fisherman, Grimmer, and, of course, the bell of the sunken ship Polymnia that can be heard ringing when the fog descends, although it lies some twenty fathoms down on the sea bed. His first visit wasn’t a particularly happy time of Jack’s life, so as an adult, can he look back and make some sense of what happened? The book is very well written, and the author creates a wonderfully creepy atmosphere suitable for a ghost story. Recommended.
March 30, 2026
Cuando era niño, Jack solo pasó un par de meses en la casa de sus tíos abuelos, allí le sucedió algo que no puede recordar. Así que no tiene sentido que 30 años después, sea el heredero de la casa. La única forma de entender es acudir a la casa y desentrañar el misterio de su vida.
La casa cerca del mar, donde se rumorea que aún se escuchan las campanas de un naufragio ocurrido décadas antes, crea una excelente atmósfera misteriosa para esta historia. La niebla y la fijación de Jack por la iglesia cercana son los detonantes para rememorar una serie de hechos que lo transtornaron durante su infancia.
Es una historia de fantasmas muy bien lograda, aunque el factor sobrenatural no es lo más espeluznante de los recuerdos de Jack, sino un factor muy humano y aborrecible que te da escalofríos.
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La casa cerca del mar, donde se rumorea que aún se escuchan las campanas de un naufragio ocurrido décadas antes, crea una excelente atmósfera misteriosa para esta historia. La niebla y la fijación de Jack por la iglesia cercana son los detonantes para rememorar una serie de hechos que lo transtornaron durante su infancia.
Es una historia de fantasmas muy bien lograda, aunque el factor sobrenatural no es lo más espeluznante de los recuerdos de Jack, sino un factor muy humano y aborrecible que te da escalofríos.
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August 8, 2025
Atmospheric ghost story
This elegantly written book paints a vivid picture of time and place, with the evocatively described landscape almost a character in its own right. On the surface, it’s a classic ghost story with roots in English folkloric tradition, stylistically harking back to a bygone age of gothic chillers. Yet, the psychological nuances and redemption arc elevate it beyond a ghost story, and the characters are absolutely spot-on. If you can imagine Magorian’s modern classic, ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’, blended with elements of Wilkie Collins and M R James, it might give you a small flavour of this book. The unexpected conclusion is fabulous btw! Nostalgic, creepy, yet ultimately uplifting, this book is a little gem.
This elegantly written book paints a vivid picture of time and place, with the evocatively described landscape almost a character in its own right. On the surface, it’s a classic ghost story with roots in English folkloric tradition, stylistically harking back to a bygone age of gothic chillers. Yet, the psychological nuances and redemption arc elevate it beyond a ghost story, and the characters are absolutely spot-on. If you can imagine Magorian’s modern classic, ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’, blended with elements of Wilkie Collins and M R James, it might give you a small flavour of this book. The unexpected conclusion is fabulous btw! Nostalgic, creepy, yet ultimately uplifting, this book is a little gem.
May 11, 2025
Eerie, suspenseful ghost story!
Eight-year-old Jack is sent off to live by the sea with his great aunt and uncle during the 1916 War. There, he meets two other children: Pandora and his cousin Nathan, as well as an old man, Grimmer, a fisherman who tells him stories. Thirty years later, after World War 11, he returns to the house.
When memories of his childhood come flooding back, can Jack overcome what happened when he was a young boy?
I’ve read many books by this author and thoroughly enjoyed them; this was no different. A descriptive eerie story that takes you on a suspenseful journey.
Eight-year-old Jack is sent off to live by the sea with his great aunt and uncle during the 1916 War. There, he meets two other children: Pandora and his cousin Nathan, as well as an old man, Grimmer, a fisherman who tells him stories. Thirty years later, after World War 11, he returns to the house.
When memories of his childhood come flooding back, can Jack overcome what happened when he was a young boy?
I’ve read many books by this author and thoroughly enjoyed them; this was no different. A descriptive eerie story that takes you on a suspenseful journey.
February 11, 2025
When the Fog Comes is a gripping and eerie tale, giving uneasy vibes to the reader. When Jack returns to The Grange, a house where he briefly spent time during the war, the ghosts of old memories are dredged up. It was a troubling time for the young, sensitive boy and as a man, he seeks to uncover the truth of his long forgotten memories.
I found this book chilling, though not frightening in the sense of a typical horror story. It’s atmospheric, and the story and the characters draw you in.
Yet another 5 star read from S Saywack.
I found this book chilling, though not frightening in the sense of a typical horror story. It’s atmospheric, and the story and the characters draw you in.
Yet another 5 star read from S Saywack.
August 15, 2025
Another great ghost story from this talented author
Another spine tingling and compelling read from Shiv Saywack. Great characters and a great story made it hard to put down. I never took a chance on these types of stories before, but after reading The House On The Hill I couldn't wait to get my teeth into this one. The author has a knack for invoking emotions and suspense which at times leave me terrified to continue, but I do and I'm never left disappointed. Thank you for another great read.
Another spine tingling and compelling read from Shiv Saywack. Great characters and a great story made it hard to put down. I never took a chance on these types of stories before, but after reading The House On The Hill I couldn't wait to get my teeth into this one. The author has a knack for invoking emotions and suspense which at times leave me terrified to continue, but I do and I'm never left disappointed. Thank you for another great read.
November 18, 2025
Throwback story
If you are looking for a Stephen King-like yarn of a ghost story full of gore and horror then you need to look elsewhere.
However, if you want an atmospheric tale reminiscent of classics ghost stories, you'd not go amiss with this offering.
Saywack spins a nice tale with well crafted characters. The story moves along nicely, and is woven with moments of uneasiness and dread.
If we have one criticism of the book, it is with its ending. Too fairytale-like. That aside, it's a tale worth reading.
If you are looking for a Stephen King-like yarn of a ghost story full of gore and horror then you need to look elsewhere.
However, if you want an atmospheric tale reminiscent of classics ghost stories, you'd not go amiss with this offering.
Saywack spins a nice tale with well crafted characters. The story moves along nicely, and is woven with moments of uneasiness and dread.
If we have one criticism of the book, it is with its ending. Too fairytale-like. That aside, it's a tale worth reading.
January 23, 2025
Jack, Nathan, and Pandora staying at the Hipkin house, reminds me a little of another of the author’s books – ‘Inglestone Manor’ where children stayed at a house and we followed their day-to-day life.
Kids will be kids – some are mischievous – some are well behaved, and these three have to live together for a while, but Jack and Nathan don’t get on…
A nice story including great description with a part told in 1916 and another in 1946, not to mention the emotional ending.
Kids will be kids – some are mischievous – some are well behaved, and these three have to live together for a while, but Jack and Nathan don’t get on…
A nice story including great description with a part told in 1916 and another in 1946, not to mention the emotional ending.
April 23, 2025
The author does an incredible job of taking the reader out of their comfortable home and plopping them down in WWI-era England. I could easily envision the entire environment , and the people were all very well fleshed out. I'll admit, it was a tough read at times simply because I didn't know what was going to happen next, and I somehow always expected the worst. But this was a part of the experience. In the end, I'm so glad I braced myself for the bad, because the ending? Amazing!
June 9, 2025
Evacuated to The Grange in Foxley Bridge to live with his relatives during WWI, eight-year-old Jack encounters ghostly occurrences. What is the secret of the mysterious, haunting fog that emerges from the sea? He is introduced to an array of exceptional characters, not all of them righteous. The drunken vicar is especially spooky. I enjoyed this ghostly tale immensely. Beautifully written with atmospheric descriptions and the author manages to capture the period well. A great read.
September 19, 2026
1016 was an unfathomable time for the world. Even an eight-year-old boy knows that. When Jack is brought to a home called the Grange, he meets two special friends. Together, they learn some dark secrets. Thirty years later, back at that same place, Jack finds the past is not too far away, and the fog still brings in secrets. This is a book with a supernatural, spiritual feel and a good one to read in front of a nice, warm fire.
January 11, 2025
BEFORE YOU REACH PAGE TEN
I think you will realize that this story is already awesome… and as you continue reading, you will find that it only gets better. Just wait until you experience the scary climax. Then finally, you will feel a somewhat unsettling, and yet surprisingly emotional and amazingly tender ending. Most certainly – WHEN THE FOG COMES is great!
I think you will realize that this story is already awesome… and as you continue reading, you will find that it only gets better. Just wait until you experience the scary climax. Then finally, you will feel a somewhat unsettling, and yet surprisingly emotional and amazingly tender ending. Most certainly – WHEN THE FOG COMES is great!
March 29, 2025
A little boy is sent off without warning or explanation to a far-off unknown destination. Confused, he struggles to settle in and is unprepared for what happens to him.
This is a wonderfully written haunting tale with well-thought out characters. Very entertaining page-turner great for young adults and adults alike.
Love reading books by this author! Haven’t read one I didn’t like.
This is a wonderfully written haunting tale with well-thought out characters. Very entertaining page-turner great for young adults and adults alike.
Love reading books by this author! Haven’t read one I didn’t like.
June 12, 2025
This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and not my normal go to read. However, I found myself continuously going back to it, to read (just a little more) lol. It’s well written and intriguing, I liked the premise of the whole story, good for adults and ya alike. I would recommend this book and thoroughly enjoyed it.
June 15, 2025
When the Fog Comes is a dark, chilling, ghost story. The author does a great job using vivid scenery and well developed characters to immerse the reader into the story. The book is filled with sorrow and pain resulting from the war torn world and a long ago ship wreck.
I highly recommend reading this novel.
I highly recommend reading this novel.
April 17, 2025
This is an old-fashioned English gothic tale. Take it for that. Slow pacing and thought provoking is of more importance than the page turning thriller of modern plot motivated reads. I rather enjoyed the gentle prodding and exposing of the secrets of the protagonist's youth. You might as well.
May 8, 2026
Wonderful story
I adore ghost stories like this and this one definitely was a winner. So atmospheric and gothic. I devoured this book in two days. I loved the characters, they were so easy to become attached to. I definitely recommend if you loved a good old fashioned ghost tale.
I adore ghost stories like this and this one definitely was a winner. So atmospheric and gothic. I devoured this book in two days. I loved the characters, they were so easy to become attached to. I definitely recommend if you loved a good old fashioned ghost tale.
October 2, 2026
Nice if a bit long. Good stormy, foggy beachy atmosphere and melding of gothic and folk horror.
Some of the drama between the children became repetitive fairly quickly, and I felt the vicar should have been more involved with all the children, not just the MC.
Some of the drama between the children became repetitive fairly quickly, and I felt the vicar should have been more involved with all the children, not just the MC.
February 21, 2025
Another great read from SS Saywack. The ending totally shocked me. I love books that are’t predictable.
November 9, 2025
For only being 200 pages this dragged on and on.
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