9pm

by Amy Cross

Late one night, Jane Lucas makes a surprising discovery on the step of her local a newborn baby has been left wrapped in a blanket, with no note and no explanation. With heavy rain starting to fall, Jane takes the baby inside and makes arrangements to have him collected. But as the rain gets stronger and heavier, Jane starts to notice something moving in the shadows.

Help soon arrives in the form of Roger, who's there to take the child away. But he too quickly realizes that something is very wrong inside the church. For years, there have been rumors of a ghostly figure that is only ever seen at night. Jane insists that these rumors can't possibly be based on anything real, yet even she can't deny the sense of menace that seems to be spreading slowly through the building...

And trying to take the child.

Jane and Roger soon find themselves trapped in a battle to save the newborn boy from a terrifying entity. They can leave the church whenever they want, but only if they let the child stay. But what kind of creature is so desperate to claim a young life? And how far will this evil force go in its efforts to get what it wants?

9pm is the second book in the Haunting of London series, a collection of stand-alone but loosely linked horror stories set over the course of one ghostly twenty-four hour period in the city.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2025

About the author

Amy 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.

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve never let misspelling or grammar mistakes get in the way of enjoying a good story, but sheesh, this book alternated calling the baby a boy and then a girl so frequently it made my head spin!

[Ken Cass · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in a series of five related horror novels by Amy Cross.

I purchased a set of five Amy Cross horror novels and I just finished the second book. I have to say that this book was one of the most gruesome novels that I've ever read. I totally enjoyed it and recommend it if gruesome horror is right up your alley. I can't wait to start the third novel in the series tomorrow!

[Carrie Rifenbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Haunting of London Series

I really love how Amy Cross can get your attention with just the first chapter! If you really enjoy horror series I highly recommend this series it's amazingly written!

[Rose Haskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense read

This story was so intense. Who knew that the making of a book could be so terrifying. Those poor people.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is stand-alone but the characters are loosely connected. I couldn't put this book down! Loved it.