The Visitors: A True Haunting

by Rebecca Patrick-Howard

The whole town said the old, abandoned mansion was haunted, but the Sanders family didn’t care. They didn’t believe in ghosts…but they would.

Named for the row of weeping willows that lined the driveway,Willow Terrace was the most well-known house in the county. With its sweeping views, wraparound porches, and fourteen rooms it was the kind of place that was coveted. Built in the mid-nineteenth century, it was also one of the old houses in town. Stained windows, intricate wood carvings, and a winding staircase straight out of the movies–

So why had it been empty for so long?

The Sanders family had been watching the house for most of their lives. As a teenager, Piper had sworn she would own the house one day. When their small business began taking off, they finally had the chance to buy Willow Terrace and begin fixing up the sad, neglected place.

They’d brushed off those rumors and stories they’d heard, tales of ghostly figures that appeared in windows, cries in the middle of the night, objects that flew across rooms... Ghosts weren’t real, right?

Piper and Larry were about to take a journey into the world of the supernatural–a journey they’d never forget. They’d soon learn they weren’t the only ones living in their new house.

And that their unearthly visitors might not be happy for the intrusion. Secret passageways, underground tunnels, an invisible child, demonic rituals, and a town’s haunting mystery…had they bitten off more than they could chew? Now the Sanders' family faced a difficult choice: make a run for it or stay and fight for the house they'd invested everything in.

Based on a true story.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2016

Reviews

[Annie Castaneda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seriously? What a dumb book. The writing was dumb. The dialogue was dumb. The ghosts were dumb. What a waste of money.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good true paranormal book. It was not real spooky, but it was fast paced and kept my attention enough to want to know what was going to happen next. Giving it 4*.

[Kivalina Mauck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book Rebecca

Rebecca is a great writer. I enjoyed this story, it was not my favorite but it was good. I liked the way Larry is with his wife always so loving and sweet. I would love to meet these two people. I recommend this book.

[Thomas Ballein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ghost fans must read

A quick read that will have you turning the page's until the very end this is a ghost story with a happy ending that will pull at your heart strings

[Mary Radcliffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

For a short story, I enjoyed this book. Wasn't scary though. Wish it went more into detail about the history of the house.

[Ericka Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little spooky story about a couple remodeling their dream home. Nothing graphic or gross.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting haunted house story

I always enjoy reading about haunted houses and since this one is based on a true story it was even better. The author immediately pulled me in allowing the characters to come to life. A quick read that really left me wanting more.

[Diana Blick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reads like a story

I am usually not a fan of stories about hauntings since they are often dry accounts that read like a history book or worse. This one reads like a story which I thoroughly enjoyed. I would like to point out that a pentagram has nothing to do with devil worship and unless upside down represents good things--the four elements and spirit, the fifth. Upside down, it represents the material triumphant over spirit and could be rightfully seen as evil.

[Ramona Mittelstadt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun quick read

I only wish this book would have been a bit longer. But for a mom of an active four year old boy, the length was just right. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a little suspense, and a happy ending.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, great book and love this author!

Great book...great author!! Rebecca's books never fail to creep me out :) Summer of Fear especially gave me the willies!

[Bridget Holbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Good, interesting true account that a couple experienced upon buying and renovating an old house. A quick read. Great for fans of true haunted house stories.