The Haunting of Pyn House

by Amy Cross

Twenty-one years ago, Esme Hardy’s parents died at Pyn House. The truth was buried with them.

Now Esme has returned to the place that destroyed her family, determined to uncover what really happened. But Pyn House was never just an abandoned mansion. It’s a prison. And something inside has been waiting for her.

The dead Sirewell family still walks its halls, continuing the cruel experiments that made them infamous in life. When Esme is captured and dragged into their nightmare, she realises escape may already be impossible. Because there is something even worse than the Sirewells – a nameless woman whose presence terrifies even the ghosts themselves.

As the house tightens its grip, Esme must confront a horrifying some evils can’t be escaped. They can only be fed. And this time, Pyn House is hungry.

The Haunting of Pyn House is the third and final book in the Nobody Trilogy, about the terrible secret that has dogged Pyn House for several generations.

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2026

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

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm very disappointed with the conclusion of the series. This book isn't anywhere near as good as book 2. It's set in the year 2047 and keeps talking about irrelevant wars and diseases that have no bearing on the storyline. That is a distraction and unnecessary content.

There is a plot twist that I didn't see coming so I give it 3-stars for that. Otherwise it's a 2-star at best.

[§am I Am · Rating 2 out of 5]

still in a reading slump :(

esme, the main character, has to solve a haunting of pyn house for her own needs. once there shes yelling for help as she doesnt want to die yet what did you think would happen if you go into a haunted house and try to help a mean ghost? over used trope im not a fan of.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one started off slow for me, but The Haunting of Pyn House by Amy Cross eventually pulled me in with its eerie atmosphere and growing sense of dread. The house itself feels alive in that unsettling way Cross does so well, and the tension keeps creeping up chapter by chapter.
Some spoilers — the reveal that the haunting isn’t just a typical ghost situation but tied to what really happened in the house’s past adds a nice layer. And that ending twist, where things aren’t as “resolved” as they seem and the presence may not be gone at all, definitely stuck with me.
Overall, not my favorite of hers, but still a solid, creepy read with a twist that makes it worth it.

[Audrey Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

the haunting of pyn house

Great spooky read. The whole series was very creepy and fun! Love all ms. Cross’s books! 4 stars! Can’t wait for the next one

[gail davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real intense storyline.

Loved the detail and suspense. Great beginning to the trilogy. Wish there was more. You can almost see the house.