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Cribbins: A Disturbing Ghost Story
He belonged in Hell, but lived next door!
A modern day ghost story of creeping dread...
"While struggling to cope with the emotional and physical impact of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, single mother Sophie Harrington is tormented by a man from her past: her old neighbour Ronnie Cribbins.
Cribbins has been dead for the past fifteen years and Sophie is faced with the possibility that his malevolent spirit could be the cause of her autoimmunity, because she can feel him attacking her senses from within.
Enlisting the help of her new neighbour Piotr Kamiński, a troubled younger man with a dark past of his own, Sophie must look to her childhood in order to expose a secret she hadn’t realised she’d kept hidden. Because if she doesn’t recognise the truth, she, along with her eleven-year-old daughter, will be sucked into Cribbins’ cold, black, stinking world forever.
And in Cribbins’ world there’s no medication – just pain and sickness."
- GenresHorrorParanormal
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2018
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About the author
R.H. Dixon
13 books16 followersR. H. Dixon is a horror enthusiast who, when not escaping into the fantastical realms of fiction, lives in the northeast of England with her husband and two whippets. She is an active member of the Horror Writers Association.
When reading and writing she enjoys exploring the darknesses and weaknesses within the human psyche, and she loves good strong characters that are flawed and put through their paces. Her favourite authors include: Shirley Jackson, John Ajvide Lindqvist, Joe Hill, Ramsey Campbell, Paul Tremblay, Michelle Paver and Stephen King.
As well as reading and writing, she enjoys travelling (particularly wildlife-spotting jaunts involving bears, wolves and corvids), visiting spooky places, collecting animal skulls and drinking full-bodied red wine.
When reading and writing she enjoys exploring the darknesses and weaknesses within the human psyche, and she loves good strong characters that are flawed and put through their paces. Her favourite authors include: Shirley Jackson, John Ajvide Lindqvist, Joe Hill, Ramsey Campbell, Paul Tremblay, Michelle Paver and Stephen King.
As well as reading and writing, she enjoys travelling (particularly wildlife-spotting jaunts involving bears, wolves and corvids), visiting spooky places, collecting animal skulls and drinking full-bodied red wine.
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June 15, 2018
4.5 stars.
CRIBBINS: A Modern Ghost Story, is the first novel I have read by author R.H. Dixon. I will say upfront that I found this to be a pleasantly "unique" twist on the haunting theme, and I really enjoyed the writing style. We first meet our main character, Sophie Harrington, as she is at a doctor's office learning of a medical condition she has.
". . . it was too epic. And at the same time, it simply was what it was . . . "
Then we go back a few months to what she felt was the onset of her symptoms. From this point, we learn that Sophie is divorced with a young daughter, Caitlyn, and a controlling ex, Gareth. She presents a strong, formidable woman who is used to the practicality of situations.
Unfortunately, this is not a situation where anything could be considered "practical".
" . . . it's like we're bound together or something . . . "
Sophie believes she is being haunted by the ghost of her one-time neighbor, Ronnie Cribbins. All she recalls about the man who died years before is that he was very tall, had long arms, rancid breath, and gave everyone that came in contact with him a very disquieting, "hunted" feeling. And now, Cribbins was haunting her mind and body.
". . . Cold, slithery hands smothering the cortex of her brain to suffocate old memories so she might not know the truth . . . "
Dixon does a great job getting the reader into Sophie's mind! The characterization here is so complete that I not only felt I knew her, but also believed--immediately--that the feelings and ideas invading her mind were real.
". . . the reason for her despondency was a massive emptiness within her . . . She wasn't whole. Was anybody? . . . "
In the book, I found that I enjoyed the way the author would go from the present day, to certain, memorable, points in the past as Sophie strove to understand what she "doesn't remember" about her old neighbor. At the forefront is always the question of "why her?", and "why now?". This novel really gets to the reader, psychologically, forcing you to think along unfamiliar lines.
". . . maybe you will never heal even if you do learn the truth, but at least then you will know what your demon is . . . "
There is no disputing that this is a horror tale, yet there were some parts--particularly in past scenes, viewed as a child--that I felt an almost surreal atmosphere. We could go from a blatant truth from a youth's standpoint, to something more obscure, uncertain, and mentally scarring.
". . . she found that adults often insisted on being pleasant to one another, even when a situation didn't warrant such niceness."
Throughout it all, this remains an emotionally poignant story on all levels. Sophie's "haunting', her diagnosis, the effect it has on her family and work, and finally her own consciousness as she searches through the past to make sense of the things she's witnessing in the present.
"Their realities had crossed paths with a dimension they didn't yet belong to . . . "
Overall, I found this to be an exciting new take on the way someone could be haunted. Dixon did an excellent job of maintaining the suspense throughout the entire novel, and of weaving in little snippets of the past to keep the reader constantly thinking about how everything would end up connecting in the big picture. The book captivated my attention from beginning to end, taking me mentally to places I would have never wished to go. I can't wait to read some of the author's other tales!
Highly recommended.
CRIBBINS: A Modern Ghost Story, is the first novel I have read by author R.H. Dixon. I will say upfront that I found this to be a pleasantly "unique" twist on the haunting theme, and I really enjoyed the writing style. We first meet our main character, Sophie Harrington, as she is at a doctor's office learning of a medical condition she has.
". . . it was too epic. And at the same time, it simply was what it was . . . "
Then we go back a few months to what she felt was the onset of her symptoms. From this point, we learn that Sophie is divorced with a young daughter, Caitlyn, and a controlling ex, Gareth. She presents a strong, formidable woman who is used to the practicality of situations.
Unfortunately, this is not a situation where anything could be considered "practical".
" . . . it's like we're bound together or something . . . "
Sophie believes she is being haunted by the ghost of her one-time neighbor, Ronnie Cribbins. All she recalls about the man who died years before is that he was very tall, had long arms, rancid breath, and gave everyone that came in contact with him a very disquieting, "hunted" feeling. And now, Cribbins was haunting her mind and body.
". . . Cold, slithery hands smothering the cortex of her brain to suffocate old memories so she might not know the truth . . . "
Dixon does a great job getting the reader into Sophie's mind! The characterization here is so complete that I not only felt I knew her, but also believed--immediately--that the feelings and ideas invading her mind were real.
". . . the reason for her despondency was a massive emptiness within her . . . She wasn't whole. Was anybody? . . . "
In the book, I found that I enjoyed the way the author would go from the present day, to certain, memorable, points in the past as Sophie strove to understand what she "doesn't remember" about her old neighbor. At the forefront is always the question of "why her?", and "why now?". This novel really gets to the reader, psychologically, forcing you to think along unfamiliar lines.
". . . maybe you will never heal even if you do learn the truth, but at least then you will know what your demon is . . . "
There is no disputing that this is a horror tale, yet there were some parts--particularly in past scenes, viewed as a child--that I felt an almost surreal atmosphere. We could go from a blatant truth from a youth's standpoint, to something more obscure, uncertain, and mentally scarring.
". . . she found that adults often insisted on being pleasant to one another, even when a situation didn't warrant such niceness."
Throughout it all, this remains an emotionally poignant story on all levels. Sophie's "haunting', her diagnosis, the effect it has on her family and work, and finally her own consciousness as she searches through the past to make sense of the things she's witnessing in the present.
"Their realities had crossed paths with a dimension they didn't yet belong to . . . "
Overall, I found this to be an exciting new take on the way someone could be haunted. Dixon did an excellent job of maintaining the suspense throughout the entire novel, and of weaving in little snippets of the past to keep the reader constantly thinking about how everything would end up connecting in the big picture. The book captivated my attention from beginning to end, taking me mentally to places I would have never wished to go. I can't wait to read some of the author's other tales!
Highly recommended.
January 22, 2020
I initially was interested in reading some fiction from this author as like myself she is another horror author based in and from the North East of England, which is also where this tale takes place. It was personally quite entertaining to read characters early on with very northern or Geordie dialect. Beyond this though what we get is a mysterious chilling tale focusing on a young woman who is affected by the onset of multiple sclerosis around the same time some unexplainable sightings and events take place at the house near to her old family home.
This has the feel of a number of familiar horror/supernatural authors popular from the eighties and nineties such as Stephen King, James Herbert, Graham Masterton and that is a compliment as I am a genuine fan of all of them and she has a similar though original enough writing style here.
In a few ways then it does read like a very familiar kind of supernatural story but it has a few contemporary elements, interesting female lead character and informs readers about the real struggles and frustrations of living with conditions such as MS.
It is only a short novel at over two hundred and fifty pages and now I am keen to read more of her work soon, possibly the most recently published longer novel.
This has the feel of a number of familiar horror/supernatural authors popular from the eighties and nineties such as Stephen King, James Herbert, Graham Masterton and that is a compliment as I am a genuine fan of all of them and she has a similar though original enough writing style here.
In a few ways then it does read like a very familiar kind of supernatural story but it has a few contemporary elements, interesting female lead character and informs readers about the real struggles and frustrations of living with conditions such as MS.
It is only a short novel at over two hundred and fifty pages and now I am keen to read more of her work soon, possibly the most recently published longer novel.
June 16, 2018
Review: CRIBBINS
A novel of subtle, creeping-in-on-cat-feet, psychological and supernatural horror, as only the British can manage. Understated but massively implacable, much like a silent juggernaut bearing inevitably down on one, sight unseen, sound unheard. It's Cribbins--Cribbins. Fifteen years in his grave, but you think that stops him? Absolutely not. Might as well think Candyman doesn't hold a grudge. Cribbins is personified evil, and it doesn't matter which side of the boneyard he is on. Cribbins is determined to make Sophie pay, and Cribbins is unstoppable. This novel reminded me of Henry James' "Turn of the Screw," of the supernatural novels of Shari Struthers, and of the crime noir of Rachel Abbott.
A novel of subtle, creeping-in-on-cat-feet, psychological and supernatural horror, as only the British can manage. Understated but massively implacable, much like a silent juggernaut bearing inevitably down on one, sight unseen, sound unheard. It's Cribbins--Cribbins. Fifteen years in his grave, but you think that stops him? Absolutely not. Might as well think Candyman doesn't hold a grudge. Cribbins is personified evil, and it doesn't matter which side of the boneyard he is on. Cribbins is determined to make Sophie pay, and Cribbins is unstoppable. This novel reminded me of Henry James' "Turn of the Screw," of the supernatural novels of Shari Struthers, and of the crime noir of Rachel Abbott.
July 12, 2018
Great Book!!
Sophie recalled the purple candies in the clear wrapper that had been on the mantle in old man Cribbins’ house and realized the smell now was different than the stench of the normal one that had been visiting her at night. Parma violets were the candies he’d kept up there in a white paper bag, an offering from the old man along with licorice and toffees. She kept hearing noises in her bedroom, then shadows, and the smell, ohh the smell! Usually it was of stale cigarettes and death, but this time it was a sweet smell that reminded her of putting her hand into that white paper bag and selecting the parma violet and then...Sophie got out of bed to check on Caitlyn, knowing the shadows were there, stalking her, for reasons unknown. As she cracked open the door to her daughter’s bedroom, she could make out a little girl standing at the end of her daughter’s bed, looking in her direction. “If you let him keep me, he’ll destroy you,” spoke the little girl. Sophie had no idea what she meant by that, but as she stepped in further, the little girl disappeared. Sophie turned and left the room, and went back to bed.
Right before Caitlyn was to leave for France, she had a visit from Cribbins too. He’d stood behind her curtain in her bedroom, asking her if she wanted some candies. When she told him no, he said he knew her mother, for a long time and it’d be alright for her to have some. Caitlyn still told Cribbins she didn’t want any, but she didn’t tell her mother until the next day. Upon telling her mother, she asked if Sophie was going to go stay with her parents while she’d be gone. Caitlyn had been worried that the old man would visit her mother while she was gone, he’d told her as much and Caitlyn didn’t like that idea.
After getting a message that Caitlyn had landed in France and everything was fine there, Sophie went to stay at her parents house, and apologize to Piotr for her behavior at Christmas. Apprehensive about going into old man Cribbins’ house, Sophie stood on the front porch, knocking on the door, waiting for Piotr to answer. Once inside, Sophie explained to him about her visits from the ghost of the man and telling him she wasn’t sure what it meant. The two talked at length about the house, he hadn’t had anything to speak of as far as any paranormal experiences happening to him, but he also worked at night. That night, Sophie couldn’t sleep, but when she drifted off, she thought of Piotr, of his lips and what they might feel like on hers. In her dream, Piotr turned into old man Cribbins, and she suddenly couldn’t get away from him, fighting him off and kicking in her sleep. When she opened her eyes, she saw cockroaches all over her bed, millions of them, everywhere. Sophie began screaming and kicking her blankets off, then suddenly the roaches just disappeared.
When Sophie went to see Piotr the next day, he’d seemed a bit distracted, like maybe something had happened during the night. They’d made a plan the day before to have Sophie go to Piotr’s house and see if Sophie could figure out why her subconscious was bothering her and possibly fix the problem that’d been causing the ghost of Cribbins to visit her. Sophie thought it had something to do with Cribbins’ wife, Phyllis, and a room upstairs, that she’d seen in a dream like state. Sophie would come over and bake with Phyllis, when she was a child, after school, if it was alright with her mother and she didn’t spoil her dinner. But one day, something happened, and that’s what she didn’t remember.
This book is great, I’ve never read anything by this author before, I’ll probably read more. Absolutely wonderful descriptions for characters, feelings and senses, I felt as if I was right there. I highly recommend this!
Sophie recalled the purple candies in the clear wrapper that had been on the mantle in old man Cribbins’ house and realized the smell now was different than the stench of the normal one that had been visiting her at night. Parma violets were the candies he’d kept up there in a white paper bag, an offering from the old man along with licorice and toffees. She kept hearing noises in her bedroom, then shadows, and the smell, ohh the smell! Usually it was of stale cigarettes and death, but this time it was a sweet smell that reminded her of putting her hand into that white paper bag and selecting the parma violet and then...Sophie got out of bed to check on Caitlyn, knowing the shadows were there, stalking her, for reasons unknown. As she cracked open the door to her daughter’s bedroom, she could make out a little girl standing at the end of her daughter’s bed, looking in her direction. “If you let him keep me, he’ll destroy you,” spoke the little girl. Sophie had no idea what she meant by that, but as she stepped in further, the little girl disappeared. Sophie turned and left the room, and went back to bed.
Right before Caitlyn was to leave for France, she had a visit from Cribbins too. He’d stood behind her curtain in her bedroom, asking her if she wanted some candies. When she told him no, he said he knew her mother, for a long time and it’d be alright for her to have some. Caitlyn still told Cribbins she didn’t want any, but she didn’t tell her mother until the next day. Upon telling her mother, she asked if Sophie was going to go stay with her parents while she’d be gone. Caitlyn had been worried that the old man would visit her mother while she was gone, he’d told her as much and Caitlyn didn’t like that idea.
After getting a message that Caitlyn had landed in France and everything was fine there, Sophie went to stay at her parents house, and apologize to Piotr for her behavior at Christmas. Apprehensive about going into old man Cribbins’ house, Sophie stood on the front porch, knocking on the door, waiting for Piotr to answer. Once inside, Sophie explained to him about her visits from the ghost of the man and telling him she wasn’t sure what it meant. The two talked at length about the house, he hadn’t had anything to speak of as far as any paranormal experiences happening to him, but he also worked at night. That night, Sophie couldn’t sleep, but when she drifted off, she thought of Piotr, of his lips and what they might feel like on hers. In her dream, Piotr turned into old man Cribbins, and she suddenly couldn’t get away from him, fighting him off and kicking in her sleep. When she opened her eyes, she saw cockroaches all over her bed, millions of them, everywhere. Sophie began screaming and kicking her blankets off, then suddenly the roaches just disappeared.
When Sophie went to see Piotr the next day, he’d seemed a bit distracted, like maybe something had happened during the night. They’d made a plan the day before to have Sophie go to Piotr’s house and see if Sophie could figure out why her subconscious was bothering her and possibly fix the problem that’d been causing the ghost of Cribbins to visit her. Sophie thought it had something to do with Cribbins’ wife, Phyllis, and a room upstairs, that she’d seen in a dream like state. Sophie would come over and bake with Phyllis, when she was a child, after school, if it was alright with her mother and she didn’t spoil her dinner. But one day, something happened, and that’s what she didn’t remember.
This book is great, I’ve never read anything by this author before, I’ll probably read more. Absolutely wonderful descriptions for characters, feelings and senses, I felt as if I was right there. I highly recommend this!
May 3, 2020
First off, I had a a little trouble getting into the story. I believe part of it was because it is written in British English and features a lot of British small talk, idioms, etc. I am not used to. However, as the narrative progressed, everything began flowing better and started making more sense. I could relate to the main character having to deal with the diagnosis of an illness, about which there still isn't much known and for which there aren't many (and mostly questionable treatment options), as I am suffering from a similarly debilitating "invisible illness". Likewise, the worries and challenges of being a divorced single mother hit close to home and made her more real to me. I was hoping the author wouldn't end the story by explaining the creepy events away as symptoms of the illness, although it was believable when the MC questioned her own perception. Mini spoiler: The ending was rather surprising and satisfying. I really liked the character of Piotr, who was well-written to reflect a young man of Polish culture (which I got to experience before in my personal experience). Of course, I hated the villain Cribbins, which made him equally well-written. So, the only things that bugged me a bit were a few characters who had "alliterating" names, none of them likable, (perhaps by intention, though) and the slow section at the beginning, which I think could have been shortened. Other than this, it was a cool story, quite different from other ghost stories I read before, characters with distinct voices, and a decent amount of diversity, without being overdone. I may just look into reading other books by this author, in the near future. Nice job!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2020
To say that the characters were dynamic would be an understatement. Sophie is in the fight for her life in general, and as she knows it. The book opens with her finally getting the diagnosis that puts a name to the physical pain she’s been feeling for months. It’s not the news she wanted to hear but is what she herself had suspected. It also doesn’t help much in the way of her horrible former neighbor who is tormenting her every chance he gets. Piotr is constantly trying to be Sophie’s light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. He maintains this positivity that seems as though it should be impossible given the pain that lies just below the surface of his being. While he torments himself internally, he makes it his mission to make Sophie feel better. To feel safe. Together, they may be able to defeat the dark entity that haunts them. Will they be successful or will it all end in tragedy?
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it wasn’t what I got. There were moments when my heart seemed to beat uncontrollably in anticipation. I felt myself in the room with the characters. I could see and feel what they did. I also found myself rooting for the protagonist(s) wanting them to defeat the evil that threatened all that they are and all that they knew. The ending left my jaw wide open. I was shocked, disturbed, amused, and stunned. It ended with a very dark twist that I truly did not expect. As I read the story, I found myself wondering how it was going to end, as I do with all books. I wasn’t sure if it’d be a happy ending, leave me wanting more, make me angry, or if it would leave me completely wrecked. I can honestly say, I still have no idea. It truly depends on which part you choose to base it on and how you choose to look at it. For me, I’ll just say it’s complicated. I do know that I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.
Voluntarily reviewed after I received a free copy of this book courtesy of HiddenGems and the author, R.H. Dixon, in exchange for my honest review.
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it wasn’t what I got. There were moments when my heart seemed to beat uncontrollably in anticipation. I felt myself in the room with the characters. I could see and feel what they did. I also found myself rooting for the protagonist(s) wanting them to defeat the evil that threatened all that they are and all that they knew. The ending left my jaw wide open. I was shocked, disturbed, amused, and stunned. It ended with a very dark twist that I truly did not expect. As I read the story, I found myself wondering how it was going to end, as I do with all books. I wasn’t sure if it’d be a happy ending, leave me wanting more, make me angry, or if it would leave me completely wrecked. I can honestly say, I still have no idea. It truly depends on which part you choose to base it on and how you choose to look at it. For me, I’ll just say it’s complicated. I do know that I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.
Voluntarily reviewed after I received a free copy of this book courtesy of HiddenGems and the author, R.H. Dixon, in exchange for my honest review.
August 21, 2018
Cribbins is an eerie and very disturbing ghost story. Any parent knows the fears of not being able to keep your child safe. Anyone with health issues can tell you how frightening they can be. R.H. Dixon takes these fears to a whole other level by adding in a mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sophie is a realistic and sympathetic character to follow as she deals with a devastating illness, worry for her little girl, and navigating her attraction to a man who has as many secrets as she’s repressing. Cribbins, both the character and the book, made my skin crawl. As a person, he’s the kind that makes you feel like you need a shower to wash the slime off just by talking to him. As a ghost he is pure evil. A suspenseful and gripping 4 star read.
February 14, 2020
Does anyone really need to be haunted by a really creepy ghost, especially when she's just had a diagnosis of MS? And is afraid her ex is going to take their daughter to live in France? No, ghosts like Cribbins are not needed at any time, and especially not when things are already falling apart. But one cannot choose the timing of her haunting, apparently.
This story isn't all fear and creepiness. A new neighbor has moved in next door to her parents. This hunk is, unfortunately living in the house that used to belong to Cribbins, back when he was still alive. Oh, the complications!
If you like a good ghost story, with a touch of murder (perhaps) and a smidgen of romance (maybe), you'll enjoy this.
This story isn't all fear and creepiness. A new neighbor has moved in next door to her parents. This hunk is, unfortunately living in the house that used to belong to Cribbins, back when he was still alive. Oh, the complications!
If you like a good ghost story, with a touch of murder (perhaps) and a smidgen of romance (maybe), you'll enjoy this.
October 26, 2020
I received a free copy of this book from Hidden Gems in exchange for an honest review.
This book is definitely worth reading if you enjoy the creepy, sometimes scary, ghost/hauntings genre. The book kept me turning the pages and the main antagonist Cribbins, definitely had the ability to creep me out.
However, I did struggle a bit to related to characters, maybe there could have been a bit more character development in the book, they seems a bit wishy-washy and there weren't any real surprises in the book, so that is the reason that I am giving this book 4*.
Overall, the book kept me entertained, turning the pages, and there was no point in the book that I was bored or did not feel like finishing it.
Well done to the author on creating something a bit different in this genre.
This book is definitely worth reading if you enjoy the creepy, sometimes scary, ghost/hauntings genre. The book kept me turning the pages and the main antagonist Cribbins, definitely had the ability to creep me out.
However, I did struggle a bit to related to characters, maybe there could have been a bit more character development in the book, they seems a bit wishy-washy and there weren't any real surprises in the book, so that is the reason that I am giving this book 4*.
Overall, the book kept me entertained, turning the pages, and there was no point in the book that I was bored or did not feel like finishing it.
Well done to the author on creating something a bit different in this genre.
March 10, 2024
There is nothing better than going into a book totally blind and ending up getting one of your favorite reads of the year. That is what happened with Cribbins.
This is a unique take on the whole haunted house genre, as it extends beyond the property to a woman that lived next door as a little girl. The beauty, though, is that said woman is having health issues, as well as an unwanted admirer, that make you question everything that is happening to her.
There are some genuinely creepy moments in Cribbins, the majority of which come from the brilliantly written titular character. Cribbins is a man that will haunt your nightmares the same way he does the main character.
This is a unique take on the whole haunted house genre, as it extends beyond the property to a woman that lived next door as a little girl. The beauty, though, is that said woman is having health issues, as well as an unwanted admirer, that make you question everything that is happening to her.
There are some genuinely creepy moments in Cribbins, the majority of which come from the brilliantly written titular character. Cribbins is a man that will haunt your nightmares the same way he does the main character.
November 1, 2020
Sophia is a young woman with more problems than anyone deserves. As the story begins she is a single parent developing symptoms of MS. She begins to be visited by specters associated with the house next to her parents. The style of writing is very British, using idioms and terms that made it difficult to read. I plowed on through the book and eventually enjoyed it as it came to an ending with several surprises. I got the book through Hidden Gems, where it was touted as a horror story. The real horror was the extreme number of problems that Sophia has to deal with.
June 21, 2018
Review Pending.
October 6, 2018
Good read.
Enjoyable read. Not too scary but had my heart racing at times. Would definitely recommend. Will look for other books by this author.
Enjoyable read. Not too scary but had my heart racing at times. Would definitely recommend. Will look for other books by this author.
April 8, 2019
A really fast easy read because the story flows ever so natural. Has a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. Highly recommend if you like horror novels
October 15, 2019
Interesting
A very delightful read, a real page turner
You were drawn into the characters lives and you could empathise with them
A lot of thought was given to describing places and Human emotions, especially the description of the title character
Well done to the Author
A very delightful read, a real page turner
You were drawn into the characters lives and you could empathise with them
A lot of thought was given to describing places and Human emotions, especially the description of the title character
Well done to the Author
October 19, 2019
Really creeper ghost story,, nightmarish.
March 5, 2025
This is a 4.25 🌟 read rounded ⬇️ to 4 🌟.
One to mark off my "Books Languishing The Longest On My Kindle" Goals list.
One to mark off my "Books Languishing The Longest On My Kindle" Goals list.
October 22, 2018
Setting: County Durham, UK; present day. An intriguing and entertaining ghost story. The main character, Phoebe, is a social worker and a single mum, struggling to cope with the demands of work, home and her ex-husband, father of her daughter Caitlyn. Beginning to suffer from physical symptoms that her GP at first is unable to diagnose, Phoebe also feels that she is being haunted and tormented by the ghost of her mother's next door neighbour, Cribbins. As her diagnosis reveals possible M.S., Phoebe still can't understand why Cribbins is coming after her. Is it all in her head or is there something in her past that she has failed to come to terms with? Great characters and storyline with a brilliant twist at the end - 9/10.
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