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Ghost Writer
My friend Brian wanted to be a comedy writer.
His house had other plans.
Inspired by true events.
This is a fictionalized recount of some of the occurrences within Brian's Fort Worth home and surrounding street as described by the owner to the author. Some of the names and places have been changed to protect the innocent.
When Ryan O’Connor and his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, they thought they found the home of their dreams.
A struggling comedy writer, Ryan finds new purpose in a mysterious manuscript discovered in the attic. But as he uncovers the dark history of his house, his street, and those who lived there, curiosity turns to obsession, and Ryan learns that on Henley Avenue, the dead don’t move on. They move in.
This Saint Patrick’s Day comes a story about the blurred lines between good and evil, the living and the dead.
His house had other plans.
Inspired by true events.
This is a fictionalized recount of some of the occurrences within Brian's Fort Worth home and surrounding street as described by the owner to the author. Some of the names and places have been changed to protect the innocent.
When Ryan O’Connor and his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, they thought they found the home of their dreams.
A struggling comedy writer, Ryan finds new purpose in a mysterious manuscript discovered in the attic. But as he uncovers the dark history of his house, his street, and those who lived there, curiosity turns to obsession, and Ryan learns that on Henley Avenue, the dead don’t move on. They move in.
This Saint Patrick’s Day comes a story about the blurred lines between good and evil, the living and the dead.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2025
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Jennifer Brasington-Crowley
22 books47 followersJennifer Brasington-Crowley is an author, illustrator, artist and animal advocate. She is a graduate of E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and an advertising copywriter and graphic designer.
She is the author of the Lyndsay and Lainey Lion children's book series (www.sunnyvillezoo.com), as well as unconventional romance series Raven Song and Stillwaters, available for download from Amazon.com.
She is a little obsessive about things like music and animals and has finally come to terms with being sorted into Slytherin.
Learn more at www.sunnyvillezoo.com
She is the author of the Lyndsay and Lainey Lion children's book series (www.sunnyvillezoo.com), as well as unconventional romance series Raven Song and Stillwaters, available for download from Amazon.com.
She is a little obsessive about things like music and animals and has finally come to terms with being sorted into Slytherin.
Learn more at www.sunnyvillezoo.com
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March 17, 2025
"The dead don't move on; they move in."
When Ryan and his family move from Cincinnati, Ohio to Fort Worth, Texas, they think they've gotten a hell of a deal on their house.
Turns out, they're right.
Drawn from real-life experiences of collaborator Brian Bateman and the occupants of the Fort Worth neighborhood known as Hell's Half-Acre, Ghost Writer is a fast-paced, tightly-plotted tale that hits all the sweet spots to satisfy a horror fan's appetite.
Readers familiar with Jennifer Brasington-Crowley's previous work will recognize the author's flair for unconventional characters, memorable dialogue and themes of hope amidst the depths of grief. Fans of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic will enjoy this visit to one of America's most haunted streets.
A warning for those who prefer their ghosts more spectral than graphic: Ghost Writer includes scenes of body horror and physical abuse.
When Ryan and his family move from Cincinnati, Ohio to Fort Worth, Texas, they think they've gotten a hell of a deal on their house.
Turns out, they're right.
Drawn from real-life experiences of collaborator Brian Bateman and the occupants of the Fort Worth neighborhood known as Hell's Half-Acre, Ghost Writer is a fast-paced, tightly-plotted tale that hits all the sweet spots to satisfy a horror fan's appetite.
Readers familiar with Jennifer Brasington-Crowley's previous work will recognize the author's flair for unconventional characters, memorable dialogue and themes of hope amidst the depths of grief. Fans of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic will enjoy this visit to one of America's most haunted streets.
A warning for those who prefer their ghosts more spectral than graphic: Ghost Writer includes scenes of body horror and physical abuse.
February 17, 2025
The true story behind this book is pretty wild on it's own.
March 18, 2025
Truly the most terrifying book I've ever read - and I don't scare easily.
Having lived in a haunted house with an entity that wanted to see me and my family suffer, I found this book by Brasington-Crowley to be horrifying authentic. So authentic, I had to put it down and stop reading it at night. I'm a full grow woman and this book made me sleep with the lights on. It's fast paced and honest and raw and so genuine to what it's really like to live with a malevolent spirit. From the moment the smell of cigarette smoke was mentioned and that dog bowl started turning by itself, I was noping it out of there.
Gripping, harrowing and written with such exquisite accuracy, Brasington-Crowley has done it again - another absolute slap of a book.
All I'll say is, if you're planning on reading this. Don't read it at night.
Having lived in a haunted house with an entity that wanted to see me and my family suffer, I found this book by Brasington-Crowley to be horrifying authentic. So authentic, I had to put it down and stop reading it at night. I'm a full grow woman and this book made me sleep with the lights on. It's fast paced and honest and raw and so genuine to what it's really like to live with a malevolent spirit. From the moment the smell of cigarette smoke was mentioned and that dog bowl started turning by itself, I was noping it out of there.
Gripping, harrowing and written with such exquisite accuracy, Brasington-Crowley has done it again - another absolute slap of a book.
All I'll say is, if you're planning on reading this. Don't read it at night.
May 1, 2025
If you’re looking for your next bone-chilling read, go no further: Ghost Writer is the book for you! This thrilling horror combines The Shining with The Others and brings you down a trip into madness that will have you gasp at every page turn. The book is a fictionalized recount based on facts reported to the author.
Ryan O’Connor is an aspiring besteller writer who is having a hard time securing a job, as his wife Charlotte expects him to do. When he and his family move into a new neighborhood and a new home, Ryan notices that something is off about the neighbors and senses that something evil might be lurking in the shadows of the past, but no one is willing to dig things up. In fact, he is discouraged from digging himself.
While doing his own research, he stumbles into a story that might just represent his big narrative break. But his experience will be even too immersive and endanger him and all his dear ones.
As someone who enjoys suspense and Hitchcock vibes but has never been able to read a full Stephen King book, I found Ghost Writer a perfect read. It was exciting, scary, and somewhat gory but without taking me out of my comfort zone. The first person point of view works very well and the dialogues and descriptions of family life and relationships are brilliant. I highly recommend this novel!
Ryan O’Connor is an aspiring besteller writer who is having a hard time securing a job, as his wife Charlotte expects him to do. When he and his family move into a new neighborhood and a new home, Ryan notices that something is off about the neighbors and senses that something evil might be lurking in the shadows of the past, but no one is willing to dig things up. In fact, he is discouraged from digging himself.
While doing his own research, he stumbles into a story that might just represent his big narrative break. But his experience will be even too immersive and endanger him and all his dear ones.
As someone who enjoys suspense and Hitchcock vibes but has never been able to read a full Stephen King book, I found Ghost Writer a perfect read. It was exciting, scary, and somewhat gory but without taking me out of my comfort zone. The first person point of view works very well and the dialogues and descriptions of family life and relationships are brilliant. I highly recommend this novel!
March 30, 2025
A 5-star horror novel that deserves to be on your bookshelf!
While I don’t typically seek out true horror novels, Jennifer Brasington-Crowley is one of my favorite writers. The premise of the book (read the description) intrigued me, and I knew if it was something JBC was lending her pen to, it would be a compelling read. Additionally, the author’s writing style is so inviting that it’s like sinking into a comfortable chair at the end of a hard day. This is still the case even though the subject matter is quite disturbing (understatement).
Brasington-Crowley wrote this book in collaboration with Brian Bateman—a real-life friend and the man who relayed true events from his own experience that would become the basis of “Ghost Writer.” Readers, this is an absolutely authentic horror story—so if that’s what you’re looking for, you will find it here.
The protagonist, Ryan O’Connor, starts off likable enough, but over time, the house and its “ghostly inhabitants” make their mark, turning Ryan into a truly vile and violent man. Readers witness him devolving from a loving husband and father to a paranoid conspiracy theorist obsessed with writing a bestseller based on the actual heinous crimes committed in his neighborhood and the imaginary events he creates in his mind.
Brasington-Crowley doesn’t shy away from gritty settings in her other books, so I wasn’t too surprised to read the same in “Ghost Writer.” However, JBC definitely pushed past where I’ve seen her pen land before. Readers will find “handfuls” of gross scenes, and there are points where you’ll think: Okay, Ryan won’t really go through with this…right? And then he does. *shudder* (There were moments in which I thought, the author won’t go there, right? And she did! *considers JBC warily*)
Secondary characters are well-placed throughout. The author expertly guides the reader through a creep fest as she builds suspense. The young daughter is the canary in the cave; the wife is oblivious. Actually, let me amend that. The wife, Charlotte, is oblivious until it’s too late. I hope I would’ve made better choices if I found myself in her position!
The odd mix of neighbors rounds out the cast, and the backyard neighbor—squirrel-loving Dave—reminded me of the Blind Seer driving the railway handcar in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (a/k/a Tiresias, the Blind Seer in “The Odyssey”). Peculiar, yes, but the voice Ryan should’ve listened to. There are other important characters making up the inhabitants of Henley Avenue. Crazy Viola was scary, and her son, Frank, was…Well, let’s just say I didn’t get a bead on Frank until the end. I’ll stop here to avoid a spoiler.
A question I think readers will have at the end of “Ghost Writer” is this: was Ryan really possessed by evil spirits, or did he go insane through a series of bizarre events that preyed upon a fragile mind? I believe it can go either way.
In a video interview, the author said she was inspired by the original “Poltergeist” movie, and you can certainly sense that flavor. I was also reminded of Stephen King’s “The Shining.” Parts of the ending surprised me, and JBC brought the story to a close in line with the ghostly thread pulling all the chapters together. From beginning to end, this is a perfect horror story.
While this level of horror is not generally what I seek out, if increasingly horrific scenes speckled with layers of gruesome fits into your preferred genre, grab “Ghost Story.” It’s a 5-star horror novel that deserves to be on your bookshelf.
While I don’t typically seek out true horror novels, Jennifer Brasington-Crowley is one of my favorite writers. The premise of the book (read the description) intrigued me, and I knew if it was something JBC was lending her pen to, it would be a compelling read. Additionally, the author’s writing style is so inviting that it’s like sinking into a comfortable chair at the end of a hard day. This is still the case even though the subject matter is quite disturbing (understatement).
Brasington-Crowley wrote this book in collaboration with Brian Bateman—a real-life friend and the man who relayed true events from his own experience that would become the basis of “Ghost Writer.” Readers, this is an absolutely authentic horror story—so if that’s what you’re looking for, you will find it here.
The protagonist, Ryan O’Connor, starts off likable enough, but over time, the house and its “ghostly inhabitants” make their mark, turning Ryan into a truly vile and violent man. Readers witness him devolving from a loving husband and father to a paranoid conspiracy theorist obsessed with writing a bestseller based on the actual heinous crimes committed in his neighborhood and the imaginary events he creates in his mind.
Brasington-Crowley doesn’t shy away from gritty settings in her other books, so I wasn’t too surprised to read the same in “Ghost Writer.” However, JBC definitely pushed past where I’ve seen her pen land before. Readers will find “handfuls” of gross scenes, and there are points where you’ll think: Okay, Ryan won’t really go through with this…right? And then he does. *shudder* (There were moments in which I thought, the author won’t go there, right? And she did! *considers JBC warily*)
Secondary characters are well-placed throughout. The author expertly guides the reader through a creep fest as she builds suspense. The young daughter is the canary in the cave; the wife is oblivious. Actually, let me amend that. The wife, Charlotte, is oblivious until it’s too late. I hope I would’ve made better choices if I found myself in her position!
The odd mix of neighbors rounds out the cast, and the backyard neighbor—squirrel-loving Dave—reminded me of the Blind Seer driving the railway handcar in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (a/k/a Tiresias, the Blind Seer in “The Odyssey”). Peculiar, yes, but the voice Ryan should’ve listened to. There are other important characters making up the inhabitants of Henley Avenue. Crazy Viola was scary, and her son, Frank, was…Well, let’s just say I didn’t get a bead on Frank until the end. I’ll stop here to avoid a spoiler.
A question I think readers will have at the end of “Ghost Writer” is this: was Ryan really possessed by evil spirits, or did he go insane through a series of bizarre events that preyed upon a fragile mind? I believe it can go either way.
In a video interview, the author said she was inspired by the original “Poltergeist” movie, and you can certainly sense that flavor. I was also reminded of Stephen King’s “The Shining.” Parts of the ending surprised me, and JBC brought the story to a close in line with the ghostly thread pulling all the chapters together. From beginning to end, this is a perfect horror story.
While this level of horror is not generally what I seek out, if increasingly horrific scenes speckled with layers of gruesome fits into your preferred genre, grab “Ghost Story.” It’s a 5-star horror novel that deserves to be on your bookshelf.
February 17, 2025
Ghost Writer is a captivating book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The story masterfully blends suspense, history, and supernatural elements. The author does an exceptional job of painting vivid imagery of the old, creaky house, filling it with a sense of dread and mystery while incorporating real events.
The protagonist, a writer who becomes entangled in the house's ghostly secrets, is both relatable and intriguing, making you root for him as he navigates the unsettling experiences and uncovers the truth about his house and his neighborhood. The pacing is done well, gradually building tension and suspense until the climax. What really sets this book apart, however, is the way it weaves in the rich history of Fort Worth, adding layers of depth to the haunting that make it feel real.
If you're a fan of ghost stories rooted in history, read this!
The protagonist, a writer who becomes entangled in the house's ghostly secrets, is both relatable and intriguing, making you root for him as he navigates the unsettling experiences and uncovers the truth about his house and his neighborhood. The pacing is done well, gradually building tension and suspense until the climax. What really sets this book apart, however, is the way it weaves in the rich history of Fort Worth, adding layers of depth to the haunting that make it feel real.
If you're a fan of ghost stories rooted in history, read this!
February 17, 2025
Cant wait for this to release, always been a fan of good creepy ghost stories, and this looks great. Will be reading on release!
February 17, 2025
Looking forward to release, can't wait to read this!
March 13, 2025
Wickedly entertaining, action-packed, twist-filled, and just plain scary, Ghost Writer starts out with a creepy story and quickly escalates into an inferno of terror. I particularly loved the idea that it’s not just the house that’s haunted, but an entire street. “Evil was born on these streets…” That’s an understatement.
The family at the heart of this story—Ryan and his wife and young daughter—is a typical young family, but there’s an intriguing and palpable tension that surrounds them from the very beginning. It’s so much fun to watch it intensify as Ryan descends into the nightmare known as Henley Avenue.
I couldn’t put this book down, and while I was reading, I couldn’t stop questioning. What is real and what’s a hallucination? Are these people insane or haunted? Are they being tormented by the tortured souls that roam this demonic street or by evil itself?
The book is masterfully written, which will not come as a surprise to fans of Jennifer Brasington-Crowley’s other novels. Although this one takes a bit of a different turn from her previous work, it really showcases her ability to crank up the pressure and to never let any of her characters off the hook. The story is perfectly paced, delivering scares and drama in exactly the right places.
I’m so glad Brasington-Crowley decided to try her hand at writing horror, and even more glad that she teamed up with her friend Brian Bateman to create one heck of a scary story.
The family at the heart of this story—Ryan and his wife and young daughter—is a typical young family, but there’s an intriguing and palpable tension that surrounds them from the very beginning. It’s so much fun to watch it intensify as Ryan descends into the nightmare known as Henley Avenue.
I couldn’t put this book down, and while I was reading, I couldn’t stop questioning. What is real and what’s a hallucination? Are these people insane or haunted? Are they being tormented by the tortured souls that roam this demonic street or by evil itself?
The book is masterfully written, which will not come as a surprise to fans of Jennifer Brasington-Crowley’s other novels. Although this one takes a bit of a different turn from her previous work, it really showcases her ability to crank up the pressure and to never let any of her characters off the hook. The story is perfectly paced, delivering scares and drama in exactly the right places.
I’m so glad Brasington-Crowley decided to try her hand at writing horror, and even more glad that she teamed up with her friend Brian Bateman to create one heck of a scary story.
May 9, 2025
Jennifer took the reality of the real hauntings in my home and true crimes on my street and made it into a really scary book. She did an absolutely incredible job for such a hard task. I hope you all get to hear the story behind the book. it is pretty wild.
June 14, 2025
A must read for supernatural horror lovers!
‘The Shining’ fans will love Ghost Writer! Inspired by events occuring within a friend’s haunted home, Brasington-Crowley has spun a hair raising tale which kept me asking just how far things would go. The short answer? Pretty darn far! A must read for supernatural horror lovers!
‘The Shining’ fans will love Ghost Writer! Inspired by events occuring within a friend’s haunted home, Brasington-Crowley has spun a hair raising tale which kept me asking just how far things would go. The short answer? Pretty darn far! A must read for supernatural horror lovers!
May 10, 2025
What a crazy, scary ride!!!
August 16, 2025
Waste of time. Sorry I picked it up.
April 8, 2025
I don't usually read horror, but this book inspired by a true story drew me in. Ghost Writer follows the relocation of a family who unknowingly buys a haunted house after the wife's promotion sends them to Fort Worth, TX. Recently fired from his job as a comedy writer, the husband, Ryan, intends to look for employment after the family is settled in. Except for things like unexplained giggles, all is well until Ryan discovers an old typed manuscript in the attic. After reading it, he feels compelled to learn the history of the house. And what a history it is! Murders, unexplained deaths, suicides, and Satan worship have occurred, not just in the house but in other houses on the street as well. (This part is real.)
What begins as a new career endeavor--writing a book about the history of the house and exposing the responsible parties--soon turns Ryan into someone he doesn't recognize--and he doesn't recognize that it's happening.
The book is written in such a way that the reader doesn't know what is evil and what isn't. What about the statue of St. Joseph that keeps showing up after repeatedly being disposed of. Is it evil, or is it actually trying to protect the O'Connor family? And what's with all those scorpions? And those neighbors! I wouldn't want them living on my street!! Is the gossip true, or isn't it? The book is full of questions that keep the reader on her toes.
The creepy ghosts that inhabit Ryan's house are their own kind of horror, but, to me the greater horror is watching Ryan slowly unravel.
Being a king-sized scaredy-cat, I'm generally not a fan of horror, but this story got and held my attention!!
What begins as a new career endeavor--writing a book about the history of the house and exposing the responsible parties--soon turns Ryan into someone he doesn't recognize--and he doesn't recognize that it's happening.
The book is written in such a way that the reader doesn't know what is evil and what isn't. What about the statue of St. Joseph that keeps showing up after repeatedly being disposed of. Is it evil, or is it actually trying to protect the O'Connor family? And what's with all those scorpions? And those neighbors! I wouldn't want them living on my street!! Is the gossip true, or isn't it? The book is full of questions that keep the reader on her toes.
The creepy ghosts that inhabit Ryan's house are their own kind of horror, but, to me the greater horror is watching Ryan slowly unravel.
Being a king-sized scaredy-cat, I'm generally not a fan of horror, but this story got and held my attention!!
May 8, 2025
For a first foray into the horror genre, Jennifer has shown with her horror debut that she is not uncomfortable in it, but she sure knows how to make her readers uncomfortable with her tale of creep!
Forced to move away from an otherwise normal and boring life to Texas for a job opportunity, follow the O'Connor family as they make the worst real estate investment of their lives and ignore every warning sign that "this" is not normal. None of "this" is normal, and yet Ryan O'Connor, especially, loses himself in uncovering the truth of the history of death not only in his family's new house, but his whole street. This is a haunted house that would make any ghost hunter green with envy but as the supernatural and the hallucinations continue, it gets harder and harder to read the story because, for me at least, it was like watching the approaching funeral parade slowly marching onwards and the dread of what Ryan will do next, how far will he go, and how far will the ghosts will go with their own unique input into the O'Connor family's life, made me squirm. The end of this story may have been inevitable, and any good horror fan will recognize the inevitability which I did not (I do not qualify myself as a horror fan), and so with the book hardly ending with a "The End", I have to give "Ghost Writer" a full five-stars. I really liked the original (to me) idea of a gig-writer delving deep into the history of his haunted house, and the way that approach allowed the author to explore this haunted house in a different kind of way.
Forced to move away from an otherwise normal and boring life to Texas for a job opportunity, follow the O'Connor family as they make the worst real estate investment of their lives and ignore every warning sign that "this" is not normal. None of "this" is normal, and yet Ryan O'Connor, especially, loses himself in uncovering the truth of the history of death not only in his family's new house, but his whole street. This is a haunted house that would make any ghost hunter green with envy but as the supernatural and the hallucinations continue, it gets harder and harder to read the story because, for me at least, it was like watching the approaching funeral parade slowly marching onwards and the dread of what Ryan will do next, how far will he go, and how far will the ghosts will go with their own unique input into the O'Connor family's life, made me squirm. The end of this story may have been inevitable, and any good horror fan will recognize the inevitability which I did not (I do not qualify myself as a horror fan), and so with the book hardly ending with a "The End", I have to give "Ghost Writer" a full five-stars. I really liked the original (to me) idea of a gig-writer delving deep into the history of his haunted house, and the way that approach allowed the author to explore this haunted house in a different kind of way.
November 24, 2025
Ghost Writer tells the story of a family of three who move into an updated Craftsman house in Fort Worth, Texas. But can the modern redo exorcise the home's troubled past?
The move to a new state and home is spurred by Charlotte's corporate job, and Ryan, an aspiring comedy writer, is to find his own employment while also helping with their young daughter, Amelia. Ryan begins to notice a few strange happenings at the house, while Charlotte, who doesn't believe in ghosts, remains oblivious.
Ryan soon eschews his comedy writing and begins to research and create what he believes will be a bestselling story about murderous happenings in the neighborhood. He spends hours writing at the behest of others, becoming a ghost writer, getting drawn deeper and deeper into the tale so that his very personality and presence change.
This well-written story reminded me of The Shining and The Amityville Horror. I typically don't rad horror (stopped after The Shining) as it grasps ahold of my mind in unsettling ways I cannot shake. The clever title of this book caught my fancy though, and I limited myself to snatches of daytime reading.
Recommended for lovers of horror.
The move to a new state and home is spurred by Charlotte's corporate job, and Ryan, an aspiring comedy writer, is to find his own employment while also helping with their young daughter, Amelia. Ryan begins to notice a few strange happenings at the house, while Charlotte, who doesn't believe in ghosts, remains oblivious.
Ryan soon eschews his comedy writing and begins to research and create what he believes will be a bestselling story about murderous happenings in the neighborhood. He spends hours writing at the behest of others, becoming a ghost writer, getting drawn deeper and deeper into the tale so that his very personality and presence change.
This well-written story reminded me of The Shining and The Amityville Horror. I typically don't rad horror (stopped after The Shining) as it grasps ahold of my mind in unsettling ways I cannot shake. The clever title of this book caught my fancy though, and I limited myself to snatches of daytime reading.
Recommended for lovers of horror.
May 1, 2025
Unnerving, Gruesome, Brilliant: A Modern Horror Classic
Jennifer Brasington-Crowley’s Ghost Writer is a bone-chilling and suspenseful horror novel that taps into the same eerie dread found in Jay Anson’s The Amityville Horror, House of Darkness, House of Light by Andrea Perron (The Conjuring), and Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House.
Inspired by true events and co-written with Brian Bateman, whose real-life experience forms the chilling foundation of the story, this novel is a terrifying descent into madness, possession, and the sinister grip of a haunted house.
Brasington-Crowley is the master weaver of an atmosphere thick with unease, where the supernatural lingers in every shadow and the line between psychological breakdown and demonic influence blurs.
With its layered storytelling, shocking twists, and slow-burning transformation of protagonist Ryan O’Connor, Ghost Writer is a harrowing, can’t-look-away tale that will haunt readers long after the final page.
Jennifer Brasington-Crowley’s Ghost Writer is a bone-chilling and suspenseful horror novel that taps into the same eerie dread found in Jay Anson’s The Amityville Horror, House of Darkness, House of Light by Andrea Perron (The Conjuring), and Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House.
Inspired by true events and co-written with Brian Bateman, whose real-life experience forms the chilling foundation of the story, this novel is a terrifying descent into madness, possession, and the sinister grip of a haunted house.
Brasington-Crowley is the master weaver of an atmosphere thick with unease, where the supernatural lingers in every shadow and the line between psychological breakdown and demonic influence blurs.
With its layered storytelling, shocking twists, and slow-burning transformation of protagonist Ryan O’Connor, Ghost Writer is a harrowing, can’t-look-away tale that will haunt readers long after the final page.
March 14, 2025
Three more days! I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to read this book. Based on the house owned by Brian and and his research into the people who lived and died there, the author has collaborated with him to create the stories. I’ve seen pictures and videos of the orbs and am looking forward to reading the storiff about them.
March 15, 2025
I was lucky enough to read an early version of this book, and what a ride it was!
I should start by saying that this particular type of horror terrifies me, so I’m especially susceptible to it. I had to pause multiple times while reading, and I couldn’t even touch the book before bed because of how much it affected me. It got completely under my skin in the way only the best ones do. The fact that this is inspired by true events gives me the chills!
From a writing standpoint, I loved the unreliable narration and the slow, inevitable descent into madness Ryan experiences. As a reader, I found myself wanting to protect Amelia and Toby the entire time, much like Maddy.
The ending was exquisite—haunting, inevitable, and perfectly in line with the story.
I should start by saying that this particular type of horror terrifies me, so I’m especially susceptible to it. I had to pause multiple times while reading, and I couldn’t even touch the book before bed because of how much it affected me. It got completely under my skin in the way only the best ones do. The fact that this is inspired by true events gives me the chills!
From a writing standpoint, I loved the unreliable narration and the slow, inevitable descent into madness Ryan experiences. As a reader, I found myself wanting to protect Amelia and Toby the entire time, much like Maddy.
The ending was exquisite—haunting, inevitable, and perfectly in line with the story.
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