Lost Call 1

by Ashley Marie

A group of friends sets off for a weekend adventure in the remote wilderness, but their excitement turns to terror when they lose cell service and become separated. Panic escalates as blood-curdling screams fill the air, and in their desperate search for safety, they stumble upon a seemingly idyllic resort. However, lurking within its walls is Amber, a twisted woman with a taste for blood and a penchant for lethal traps. As she picks them off one by one, the friends must confront their darkest fears and the chilling truth of their surroundings. With survival hanging by a thread, will they escape Amber's clutches, or are they doomed to become part of her horrifying game?

361 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2025

Reviews

[Lauren Head · Rating 5 out of 5]

What starts as a carefree wilderness getaway for Jay, Chloe, and their friends spirals into pure nightmare fuel when tension simmers, the group becomes separated, service dies, and blood-curdling screams rip through the darkness, signaling that escape is no longer guaranteed. Panic spreads fast as they stumble upon Amber,who feels like a lifeline at first, until it becomes horrifyingly clear that comfort is an illusion and people are vanishing one by one, each disappearance forcing the survivors to face their deepest fears and the unspeakable horrors lurking just out of sight, while Amber chillingly believes they signed up for every brutal second of this “adventure.” The tension is relentless, the atmosphere suffocatingly wild and unsettling, and the gore hits with a visceral punch that settles deep in your stomach and that ending? Wicked, cruel, and impossible to shake. I’m still reeling and already desperate for book two, because this is bloody, brutal, completely addictive horror, and an easy 10/10 for any true horror lover.

[Laci · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t think Ashley Marie is capable of writing a book I won’t fall in love with. Ashley’s storytelling is just chef’s kiss 🤌🏼 every single time.

This one follows Jay and Chloe and their friends as they head out for what’s supposed to be a fun, few days in the wilderness. Everything is double checked, spirits are high aside from some tension between Jason (Jay) and Nick…until the group gets separated, service disappears, and those blood curdling screams start tearing through the night. Panic kicks in fast as they realize escape and safety are slipping further out of reach.

They cross paths with Amber who seems like the perfect savior at first but that comfort doesn’t last. Soon people start vanishing one by one, each of them forced to confront their worst fears and the horrors waiting in the dark all the while Amber believes the signed up for every single bit of it for their weekend adventure.

The tension? Relentless.
The atmosphere? Thick, wild, and unsettling.
The gore and terror? Visceral enough to feel in your stomach.

And that ending?! I’m still not over it. I’m already itching for book two because that ending was wicked in all the right ways. If you’re a horror lover, this is a 10/10 recommendation. It’s bloody, brutal, and completely addictive.

Ashley Marie nailed it again — and I’ll be one of first in line for the next one.

[Kai · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few nights away in the wilderness with friends—what could possibly go wrong? Splitting into two groups, they venture into the woods, only to hear a girl screaming. Something is stalking them. The vibes are creepy, unsettling, and completely addictive.

As the monsters close in, one of them manages to reach a remote hotel/lodge and takes shelter, where they meet Amber, the seemingly perfect hostess… or so it appears. Amber offers hospitality and “entertainment” based on what she believes they requested in their application for adventure. The only way out is to work together—but will anyone make it out alive?

This story is gruesome, stomach-turning, and absolutely brilliant because of it. And that ending? WOW. I’m already counting down to book two.

As always, be sure to check your triggers.

[Samantha Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few nights away in the wilderness with friends what could possibly go wrong. They venture into the woods in two groups and can here a girl screaming, something is stalking them. (really giving hills have eyes or wrong turn vibes so creepy it's addictive). The monsters are chasing them one finds the hotel/lodge and take shelter where they meet Amber the perfect hostess or so it seems. Amber is hosting and giving them the hospitality and entertainment she believe they asked for on there application for adventure. The only way out is to work as a team will anybody survive. Honestly this is so gruesome and stomach turning read but thats what makes this such an amazing read. and WOW what an amazing ending can't wait for book 2. As always check your triggers.

[Michelle Shamy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A group of friends heading out for a camping trip. all seems well until it isn't. screams start tearing through the woods. cell phones that are in a dead zone. yeah, this makes for everyone's worst fear come true. the group goes running, looking for safety. and think they've found it at a resort. they meet amber and think the worst is behind them. little did they know it was just beginning.
amber isn't exactly right in the head. and her idea of fun is picking them off in the most sick way possible.
this book was a wild ride and then some.
it really makes you never want to go camping ever again.
this was a heart pounding, bloody, gorey, nightmare. and it had me hooked. this was scary in the best way.
I'm a huge horror fan, and this book sucked me in and bled me dry.

[Joy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat unable to put down until the last page is read. Then you keep picking it up wondering what did I just read. This book moves along at an amazing pace which keeps you wanting to read. The characters are interesting and you really have to wonder about them. What a read, you will not be disappointed. Wow.

[Ashley Bundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This trip gone wrong gave me shivers in all the right ways! Ashley Marie delivers suspense in a nail biting intensity that is sure to keep you flipping page after page. Be sure to check the triggers! This one can get dark, but oh my is it atmospheric. Highly recommend!