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The Haunted Ones #2
A Grave Conjuring
Two orphaned sisters. A spirit without a grave. Can two orphans solve a murder before death claims another victim?
Ashley and Maya wish they could take back the hurtful things they told their parents before the deadly car crash. Two years later, the young orphans try to make the most of their new life with their lonely aunt. But the remote lake house in upstate New York doesn’t feel like home without their mother’s touch. When the girls discover a Ouija board in the dusty attic, they think they’ve finally found a way to tell their deceased mother how they really feel.
With help from a séance-savvy friend and a couple of neighborhood troublemakers, the girls summon the spirits… and an unsolved murder mystery. When a restless ghost terrorizes the household, the sisters know they’ll never be free of her menacing presence until they help her rest in peace. If the girls don’t find her body soon, the portal they opened will cast them all into the world of the dead.
If you like eerie supernatural encounters, coming-of-age friendships, and edge-of-your-seat mysteries, then you’ll love Michelle Dorey’s haunting story.
A Grave Conjuring is the second standalone book in the hair-raising series ‘The Haunted Ones’.
Other books in this series are:
The Haunted Hideout
Haunted By The Succubus
Coming November, 2018: The Haunted Gathering!
Ashley and Maya wish they could take back the hurtful things they told their parents before the deadly car crash. Two years later, the young orphans try to make the most of their new life with their lonely aunt. But the remote lake house in upstate New York doesn’t feel like home without their mother’s touch. When the girls discover a Ouija board in the dusty attic, they think they’ve finally found a way to tell their deceased mother how they really feel.
With help from a séance-savvy friend and a couple of neighborhood troublemakers, the girls summon the spirits… and an unsolved murder mystery. When a restless ghost terrorizes the household, the sisters know they’ll never be free of her menacing presence until they help her rest in peace. If the girls don’t find her body soon, the portal they opened will cast them all into the world of the dead.
If you like eerie supernatural encounters, coming-of-age friendships, and edge-of-your-seat mysteries, then you’ll love Michelle Dorey’s haunting story.
A Grave Conjuring is the second standalone book in the hair-raising series ‘The Haunted Ones’.
Other books in this series are:
The Haunted Hideout
Haunted By The Succubus
Coming November, 2018: The Haunted Gathering!
- GenresHorror
488 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 23, 2018
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About the author
Michelle Dorey
33 books107 followersA writer and reader of eerie ghost novels, Michelle lives in Kingston, ' the limestone city' situated on Lake Ontario, with her husband and 2 pugs. The Hauntings of Kingston series was inspired by an evening doing the local ghost walk.
She also writes Paranormal Women's Fantasy fiction under Shelley Dorey. Midlife, divorce and magic...oh my. Her 'Hex After 40' series is soon to be a TV series. Kind of a 'Desperate housewives flavor but with Witches!
She also writes Paranormal Women's Fantasy fiction under Shelley Dorey. Midlife, divorce and magic...oh my. Her 'Hex After 40' series is soon to be a TV series. Kind of a 'Desperate housewives flavor but with Witches!
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December 13, 2022
Ed and Lorrraine Warren are known solely as the world's most respected paranormal investigators but have you ever wondered what case haunted them the most? The Warrens tend to say that their most terrifying encounter was based on the stories of the Conjuring. The conjuring is a movie based on paranormal experiences that Ed and Lorraine Warren claim to have encountered demons and the unbelievable. A little backstory- Lorraine is a gifted Clairvoyant who is someone who can see objects or spirits that are way beyond this world. On the other hand, Ed is an ex-marine who later joined the church to become a demonologist. Over their long lasting career, the Warrens had well over 10,000 cases. Lots of people tend to believe that Ed and Lorraine were this “perfect couple” but sadly, that is not 100% true. Ed had a monster in him too. Ed had a secret 15 year old mistress who he later impregnated and when Lorraine found out, she allowed the secret love and immediately made the girl get an abortion in fear that this incident would ruin the Warrens business.
Lastly, after years of rumors, it has come to be that the Warrens fabricated more than half of their stories for fame and money. Enough backstory though, and let’s get into my opinion of the book/movie. The story is based in the 1970’s and the Perron family bought a farmhouse with a bunch of land to support the family of 7. Roger Perron was a truck driver and it took a lot to afford this farmhouse. The family expected to live the American dream but slowly started experiencing weird things in their home. This all started with the family dog (Sadie) not wanting to come inside the home…She began to bark continuously which the Perrons brushed off because they didn’t see it as a big deal. When the youngest child went to check on the dog the next morning, the dog was found dead. A witch from the 16th century named “Bathsheba” cursed anyone who would take her land which took the lives of many women and kids. This witch slowly began to possess Carolyn Perron by leaving bruises and later getting into her body to make her have the urge to kill her daughters. Ed and Lorraine Warren were later informed on this Incident and asked to investigate the incident. Lorraine noticed Carolyn was possessed because she was acting funny and she could see the entity that was with her. Lorraine raced up to the house and went to check on Carolyn but Carolyne brushed it off. A while later, Carolyne tried to attack her 2 daughters but failed because Lorraine stopped her in the act. Bathsheba, the witch that was with Lorraine, got mad because of Ed and Lorraine being Christian’s so she raised hell in the household. Ed later held an exorcism to get the demon out of Lorraine and faced many challenges because the witch wouldn’t let Lorraine leave the house or else she’d kill her so he had to immediately hold it in the Perron’s basement. He succeeded in this attempt and everything later went back to normal. Personally, I really enjoyed the book because it’s a true story and I love horror. Christine Perron still lives to this day to tell the horrifying story and has books about it. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror and true stories. Like I said, it’s definitely worth the read.
Lastly, after years of rumors, it has come to be that the Warrens fabricated more than half of their stories for fame and money. Enough backstory though, and let’s get into my opinion of the book/movie. The story is based in the 1970’s and the Perron family bought a farmhouse with a bunch of land to support the family of 7. Roger Perron was a truck driver and it took a lot to afford this farmhouse. The family expected to live the American dream but slowly started experiencing weird things in their home. This all started with the family dog (Sadie) not wanting to come inside the home…She began to bark continuously which the Perrons brushed off because they didn’t see it as a big deal. When the youngest child went to check on the dog the next morning, the dog was found dead. A witch from the 16th century named “Bathsheba” cursed anyone who would take her land which took the lives of many women and kids. This witch slowly began to possess Carolyn Perron by leaving bruises and later getting into her body to make her have the urge to kill her daughters. Ed and Lorraine Warren were later informed on this Incident and asked to investigate the incident. Lorraine noticed Carolyn was possessed because she was acting funny and she could see the entity that was with her. Lorraine raced up to the house and went to check on Carolyn but Carolyne brushed it off. A while later, Carolyne tried to attack her 2 daughters but failed because Lorraine stopped her in the act. Bathsheba, the witch that was with Lorraine, got mad because of Ed and Lorraine being Christian’s so she raised hell in the household. Ed later held an exorcism to get the demon out of Lorraine and faced many challenges because the witch wouldn’t let Lorraine leave the house or else she’d kill her so he had to immediately hold it in the Perron’s basement. He succeeded in this attempt and everything later went back to normal. Personally, I really enjoyed the book because it’s a true story and I love horror. Christine Perron still lives to this day to tell the horrifying story and has books about it. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror and true stories. Like I said, it’s definitely worth the read.
November 28, 2018
Just when you think you've finished the book, it gets better still.
A warm and loving story of the love between a grandmother and her granddaughter and a whole lot of paranormal thrown in just to make it fabulous. You can't help falling in love with the heroine of the story and her warm and strange grandmother, GM. As their relationship grows so does Keira's gifts and abilities so that she can not only see the dead she can help them and guide them to eternity. All told, a great book to snuggle by the fire drink a hot chocolate and drift into a story that will stay with you for days.
A warm and loving story of the love between a grandmother and her granddaughter and a whole lot of paranormal thrown in just to make it fabulous. You can't help falling in love with the heroine of the story and her warm and strange grandmother, GM. As their relationship grows so does Keira's gifts and abilities so that she can not only see the dead she can help them and guide them to eternity. All told, a great book to snuggle by the fire drink a hot chocolate and drift into a story that will stay with you for days.
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February 13, 2021Two in one
A Grave Conjuring is the first book in The Haunted Ones Series. It is a well written horror suspense with a solid plot. It was an quick and entertaining read
Legacy is the first book in the Mystical Veil Series. It is a lighter cozy style book. The characters were well crafted, the plot was well done and the ending twist was unique.
A Grave Conjuring is the first book in The Haunted Ones Series. It is a well written horror suspense with a solid plot. It was an quick and entertaining read
Legacy is the first book in the Mystical Veil Series. It is a lighter cozy style book. The characters were well crafted, the plot was well done and the ending twist was unique.
June 14, 2022
A Grave Conjuring is the second book in the Haunted Ones series. 4.8 stars
So much fun with the teenagers getting frightened by breaking the rules and using the Ouija board...house gets torn up and tons of ghostly visits. But actual happy ending when FBI Jake reappears in this story from the last one. Makes up with his ex-wife and they plan another wedding.
So much fun with the teenagers getting frightened by breaking the rules and using the Ouija board...house gets torn up and tons of ghostly visits. But actual happy ending when FBI Jake reappears in this story from the last one. Makes up with his ex-wife and they plan another wedding.
May 15, 2019
Loved it!
I loved that the book story seemed completely relatable and didn’t venture far for the realm of things that could actually happen. It was also very well written. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
I loved that the book story seemed completely relatable and didn’t venture far for the realm of things that could actually happen. It was also very well written. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
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November 17, 2019Scary good stuff!
This review is for the first two books in The Haunted Ones series. Well written and spooky, in a "get ya by the short curlies" kinda way. Strong characters who are believable. This is a binge reading series, and I can't wait for the next book!
This review is for the first two books in The Haunted Ones series. Well written and spooky, in a "get ya by the short curlies" kinda way. Strong characters who are believable. This is a binge reading series, and I can't wait for the next book!
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June 1, 2020Loved this story. This is book 2. Book 1 was great. Book 2 is also enjoyable. Starting Book 3 now. The stories are interesting and definitely a fast read. Can't wait to read all the others. I don't want to write about the story so that I don't spoil anything. Read the books.
January 12, 2021
Second book
I am in love with these books the first one grabbed me and I couldn't leave it alone.it was wonderful and showed hoe we all can work together tell whatY
You keep writing them and ill keep reading them sincerely Christine Dunne Harlingen texas thank you
I am in love with these books the first one grabbed me and I couldn't leave it alone.it was wonderful and showed hoe we all can work together tell whatY
You keep writing them and ill keep reading them sincerely Christine Dunne Harlingen texas thank you
November 10, 2018
This haunting Ouija Board book was so good. Could not put it down.
November 11, 2018
Great read. I really enjoyed this book!!!
February 6, 2019
Easy read. Not scary. Haven't figured out how the ouija board followed Aunt Claire and its connection to Skylar. Haha.
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March 21, 2019
Good read
Good read both books are true page turners. I.love the interesting characters. Also the original stories. I highly recommend this book
Good read both books are true page turners. I.love the interesting characters. Also the original stories. I highly recommend this book
February 18, 2020
Very enjoyable reading. The book is full of action and mystery. One of those books that make you want to keep reading to the end!
October 5, 2020
Awesome
Really great read. These kids think that they are contacting their Mom and Dad but wind up bringing something else in.
Whoops
Really great read. These kids think that they are contacting their Mom and Dad but wind up bringing something else in.
Whoops
October 25, 2020
Maybe because I read this in the middle of the night but this book scared the bejesus out of me.
Great ending too!
Great ending too!
April 10, 2021
Great book to read
It kept you wanting to find out what happens next. Well worth reading. One of my favorite authors. I can't wait to read the next book.
It kept you wanting to find out what happens next. Well worth reading. One of my favorite authors. I can't wait to read the next book.
April 13, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. In fact, it may be one I'll want to reread some day. Loved the characters and how fast the story went. I sure wouldn't touch one of those boards though.
April 19, 2021
I'm not good at writing.
November 4, 2021
Review to follow
July 14, 2022
Pedestrian at best. Just drones on and on.
September 10, 2024
Definitely a fast read. But I don't feel any spooky vibes at all, sorry.
Only read once.
Only read once.
January 2, 2023
I didn't know I was reading the second book in this series until I reached the end. I feel like you can read this series however you want. I have always been a fan of Ouija Boards my entire life and used to play with them when I was a kid. After reading this book, I will leave the boards to anyone else. The author does a very good job of pulling into the book and keeping you on edge through each chapter. Now I can wait to go back and read book one to see what happens if you are looking for a good scary book than look no further. This is a read you will enjoy.
August 5, 2019
Twice
I read this book twice. Yes it’s that good. A must read for you if you like paranormal stuff. You will be glad you did. Enjoy
I read this book twice. Yes it’s that good. A must read for you if you like paranormal stuff. You will be glad you did. Enjoy
November 14, 2019
This is book 2 in the haunted ones series.
We start off with a young family who have suffered tragedy moving into a house deep in the woods where the owner passed away, I thought this was going in the very predictable story of being haunted by the old owner but it surprised me!
Instead of being about the elderly owner it was about a murder of a young woman! Kinda cliche, kinda cheesy but a good second instalment and I found myself enjoying it more as I got further into the book 😄
It ended on a sweet note, a easy and enjoyable read.
We start off with a young family who have suffered tragedy moving into a house deep in the woods where the owner passed away, I thought this was going in the very predictable story of being haunted by the old owner but it surprised me!
Instead of being about the elderly owner it was about a murder of a young woman! Kinda cliche, kinda cheesy but a good second instalment and I found myself enjoying it more as I got further into the book 😄
It ended on a sweet note, a easy and enjoyable read.
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December 20, 2018This was a pretty unusual story. I really enjoyed it.
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