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The Death of Addie Gray
For the past nine months, Erica Gray's daughter has been in a coma. But just when hope seems to be running out, Addie suddenly wakes up.
Or at least, someone wakes up in her body.
At first, Erica ignores the warning signs. Determined to enjoy her daughter's miraculous recovery, she sets about making their lives perfect again. Slowly, however, she's forced to face the possibility that someone or something else has taken control of Addie. But how could another person be in her daughter's body? And what is the connection to a horrific series of murders that took place more than forty years earlier?
The Death of Addie Gray is a horror novel about a woman who has to face the terrifying creature that has taken roost in her daughter's body.
Or at least, someone wakes up in her body.
At first, Erica ignores the warning signs. Determined to enjoy her daughter's miraculous recovery, she sets about making their lives perfect again. Slowly, however, she's forced to face the possibility that someone or something else has taken control of Addie. But how could another person be in her daughter's body? And what is the connection to a horrific series of murders that took place more than forty years earlier?
The Death of Addie Gray is a horror novel about a woman who has to face the terrifying creature that has taken roost in her daughter's body.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 19, 2016
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Amy Cross
665 books1,689 followersAmy 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.
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September 7, 2022
Can a comatose patient be the vessel for a deceased person? In this intriguing novel you'll hear about Addie, a nine year old girl who seems to be different when waking up from a coma. Why is she regarding herself as a girl named Serriah? What about Jesophat she is constantly looking for? What about the Hedderburgh Murders? In a fast paced and uncanny way you learn where the real Addie has gone. Will Erica, her mother, get the real Addie back? Non stop tension here, nothing for the faint hearted. Absolutely enjoyed this nightmarish novel. Highly recommended!
April 10, 2021
This was a spooky vibe story!
A small backstory:
The story revolves around a young girl named Addie who wakes up from being in a coma nine months after she took a fall in a park. The doctors want her mother to pull the plug as they don't think she will be coming out of the coma, but her mother refuses to end her daughter's life as she thinks Addie will eventually wake up. Just when things seem to be desperate and it looks like she won't wake up, she comes out of the coma.
When she wakes up she is different somehow as her mother starts noticing things that are not right and Addie insists that her name is not "Addie". Also "Addie" keeps wanting her mother to find out what happened to "Jesophat". Her mother just thinks that Addie was living in a dream world while she was in the coma. She tries to cope with Addie the best she can hoping that the dream world disappears and she will be back to her old self.
What is wrong with Addie? Who is Jesophat? What happened to Addie while she was in a coma? No spoilers here as you will just need to read the book!
Thoughts:
I really got into this story as there is quite a few twists and turns throughout the whole book and I really got a surprise near the end of the book. Once again, author Amy Cross, draws the reader into the story and doesn't let them go till the last page. Four stars for this one.
A small backstory:
The story revolves around a young girl named Addie who wakes up from being in a coma nine months after she took a fall in a park. The doctors want her mother to pull the plug as they don't think she will be coming out of the coma, but her mother refuses to end her daughter's life as she thinks Addie will eventually wake up. Just when things seem to be desperate and it looks like she won't wake up, she comes out of the coma.
When she wakes up she is different somehow as her mother starts noticing things that are not right and Addie insists that her name is not "Addie". Also "Addie" keeps wanting her mother to find out what happened to "Jesophat". Her mother just thinks that Addie was living in a dream world while she was in the coma. She tries to cope with Addie the best she can hoping that the dream world disappears and she will be back to her old self.
What is wrong with Addie? Who is Jesophat? What happened to Addie while she was in a coma? No spoilers here as you will just need to read the book!
Thoughts:
I really got into this story as there is quite a few twists and turns throughout the whole book and I really got a surprise near the end of the book. Once again, author Amy Cross, draws the reader into the story and doesn't let them go till the last page. Four stars for this one.
November 28, 2021
Well that was just wonderful. How have I not found the books of Amy Cross until now? Thanks for the recommendation Marie!
It was very well written, had a killer plot and I loved the jumps back into the past. The beginning of the story was a bit annoying because the ancillary characters were assholes with a complete lack of empathy. I couldn't believe the things people around Erica were saying to her about her child.
Overall this was a very entertaining book and I definitely look forward to exploring more from Ms. Cross.
It was very well written, had a killer plot and I loved the jumps back into the past. The beginning of the story was a bit annoying because the ancillary characters were assholes with a complete lack of empathy. I couldn't believe the things people around Erica were saying to her about her child.
Overall this was a very entertaining book and I definitely look forward to exploring more from Ms. Cross.
February 18, 2019
Erica's daughter is in a coma, and both her husband and the girl's medical team feel that there is no hope. Then her daughter wakes up.
But something is different.
There are a couple of very neat twists. The flashback episodes could have been left out. I think I understand why they are there, but they don't really add anything, and there is no real sense of a shift in voice.
But something is different.
There are a couple of very neat twists. The flashback episodes could have been left out. I think I understand why they are there, but they don't really add anything, and there is no real sense of a shift in voice.
July 14, 2018
3.0 Stars
I liked the premise behind this story, but I found the execution a bit simplistic. I found the modern timeline more immersive than the historical flashbacks. However, I enjoyed the ending quite a bit.
I liked the premise behind this story, but I found the execution a bit simplistic. I found the modern timeline more immersive than the historical flashbacks. However, I enjoyed the ending quite a bit.
January 14, 2019
Net geen 4 sterren. Echt wel spannend, maar toch net iets te vaak te voorspelbaar. Wel nieuwsgierig genoeg geworden om meer te lezen van Amy Cross👻
June 24, 2017
A decent story
Especially, if you can accept a self obsessed mad woman as a mother, a philandering father, a psychotic ghost child and a paranormal fanatic posing as a policeman. Add to this the head twisting scene from the Exorcist film and you complete this mishmash of a story. Still, I enjoyed it.
Especially, if you can accept a self obsessed mad woman as a mother, a philandering father, a psychotic ghost child and a paranormal fanatic posing as a policeman. Add to this the head twisting scene from the Exorcist film and you complete this mishmash of a story. Still, I enjoyed it.
December 3, 2017
A Mother's Trauma Could be Her Undoing
This is my first book by Cross, not a bad read at all. Addie is a little girl who had a very bad accident and has been in a coma for nine months when, quite unexpectedly, she wakes up. Events move on at a slow pace initially but it soon becomes clear there is something wrong even if her mother continues to live in complete denial. In fact this denial is clearly what has helped her to survive through the trauma of her daughter's accident and a whole host of other things that haven't been going well in her life. But is it right to keep on denying what she sees? Has her daughter really come back? And if so, why is everything going so very wrong? This is an interesting take on some of the older tropes involving coma, trauma, and the paranormal, recommended for those who like traditional horror with a twinge of the Gothic.
This is my first book by Cross, not a bad read at all. Addie is a little girl who had a very bad accident and has been in a coma for nine months when, quite unexpectedly, she wakes up. Events move on at a slow pace initially but it soon becomes clear there is something wrong even if her mother continues to live in complete denial. In fact this denial is clearly what has helped her to survive through the trauma of her daughter's accident and a whole host of other things that haven't been going well in her life. But is it right to keep on denying what she sees? Has her daughter really come back? And if so, why is everything going so very wrong? This is an interesting take on some of the older tropes involving coma, trauma, and the paranormal, recommended for those who like traditional horror with a twinge of the Gothic.
May 9, 2019
Fascinating read
A fast paced thriller with engaging characters and intriguing plot. Not a fan of first person present tense but the quality of this book is good enough to override it. Very creepy and disturbing themes explored and even at the end, is the danger really over?
A fast paced thriller with engaging characters and intriguing plot. Not a fan of first person present tense but the quality of this book is good enough to override it. Very creepy and disturbing themes explored and even at the end, is the danger really over?
September 21, 2017
This was an interesting book. I really enjoyed the story and the whole idea of the novel. The writing was fast paced and interesting however it did have a multitude of errors that would have been incredibly easy to pick up with some proper proofreading/editing.
My only issue with the story is the characters. I will put my explanation in spoilers so I don't accidentally ruin anything
My only issue with the story is the characters. I will put my explanation in spoilers so I don't accidentally ruin anything
January 23, 2018
Because this is a ghost story it is not possible to question it's content. I found it intriguing enough to keep picking it up. The fastest time I have ever read a book. The downside is that the writer repeats herself to a tiring degree and in the end does not draw a conclusion from all the groundwork but leaves you suspended. The ending was disappointing as it made me feel I had wasted my time reading it to find out what happens.
May 6, 2018
I downloaded this book on a whim, intrigued by the blurb. Not my usual read, but I really enjoyed this spooky tale of a young girl awakening from a lengthy coma. Against medical odds, it seems that Addie is back, but is it really her? I found the first half particularly gripping, but felt it lost its way a little by the end. Also, there were quite a few errors which distracted from my overall enjoyment. However, it was very entertaining and I look forward to reading more by the author.
October 15, 2018
I think this might be my top favorite Cross book save some editing errors. The story is captivating from the start. An ordinary life, a happy family turned upside down by tragedy, their little girl in a coma... then suddenly she wakes against all scientific reason. Just the idea of it is so intriguing and the book is excellent. A real page turner. I couldn't put it down.
October 19, 2017
Good idea for a book but poorly written. Words used incorrectly i.e...using "he" when the author means "he" or saying the character has a shotgun, then a page later, it has become a rifle. It's too bad someone capable didn't proof read the book. The mistakes ruined the book for me.
December 11, 2017
Another great read by Cross
Suitably unnervingly with lots of twists and turns. This book is reminiscent of masters of horror such as King and Koontz. Well done without being overly wordy. Not for the faint of heart though.
Suitably unnervingly with lots of twists and turns. This book is reminiscent of masters of horror such as King and Koontz. Well done without being overly wordy. Not for the faint of heart though.
October 2, 2019
Another good book by Amy Cross. 9 months in a coma and her parents are fighting about pulling the plug. You'll never guess what happens so you'll have to read it. Very interesting and keeps you wanting more. Ending is not what I expected but read it and see what you think.
December 31, 2020
I really did enjoy this book however either I missed the outcome or there wasn’t any answer to a big event in the book. I don’t want to spoil it so I won’t say. However I did enjoy the storyline and was hooked.
June 13, 2023
I have mixed feelings. It kept me captivated, but it really wasn’t anything remarkable. Just an simple, quick read. There were so many grammar and spelling errors, it really jeopardized the integrity of the book.
August 19, 2017
Rather disappointing.
Good start and interesting idea, but lost steam about 3/4 through. Rather boring ending. This author has written much better than this.
Good start and interesting idea, but lost steam about 3/4 through. Rather boring ending. This author has written much better than this.
October 24, 2017
Could not put this book down
It was awesome this book kept me on the edge of my seat.
I loved all the unexpected twist and the way the story was put together.
Well told story
It was awesome this book kept me on the edge of my seat.
I loved all the unexpected twist and the way the story was put together.
Well told story
October 31, 2017
Great read looking forward to next book
Really lost myself in this story. Would like to read more
Hard to put down. Sorry it had to end
Really lost myself in this story. Would like to read more
Hard to put down. Sorry it had to end
November 4, 2018
Another unputdownable from Cross. Easy to read, full of suspense & an unexpected twist at the end.
August 10, 2019
Great book
March 25, 2020
Another winner
Amy Cross never fails to impress me. This book was excellent and I have so many Cross books to read. So many books, so little time.
Amy Cross never fails to impress me. This book was excellent and I have so many Cross books to read. So many books, so little time.
May 13, 2020
Such a page turner
Love every chapter I could not put this down it kept me on the edge I recommend this book if you love a good page turner
Love every chapter I could not put this down it kept me on the edge I recommend this book if you love a good page turner
October 16, 2020
Pretty good book! I agree that Erica was a bit dense and the book does need editing.
April 9, 2021
Great read
Very interesting story makes you think. The end makes you wonder if it really is Addie at all or is the other girl guess we'll never know.
Very interesting story makes you think. The end makes you wonder if it really is Addie at all or is the other girl guess we'll never know.
January 31, 2022
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, 𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝, 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲.
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