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The Briarwych Trilogy #3
The Ghost of Briarwych Church
The year is 1940. In the picturesque English village of Briarwych, Father David Perkins tends to his work at the local church. The shadow of war has fallen across England, and the local airbase provides a constant reminder of the horrors that have been unleashed. For Father Perkins, the struggle to provide guidance for his parishioners is an everyday battle. And then Judith Prendergast starts hearing voices in the church. A faithful and devoted woman, struggling to raise her daughter Elizabeth, Judith takes a dim view of the happenings in Briarwych. Soon, however, she's offered a terrible deal, the consequences of which she doesn't fully understand. She tries desperately to escape, only to fall deeper and deeper under the spell of pure evil. And as she tries to set right her awful mistake, Judith sets in progress a chain of terrible events that will haunt the village of Briarwych for generations.
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2018
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Amy Cross
695 books1,715 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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January 14, 2022
the origin of evil!
God I loved this book and I actually read this one out of order and read it before book two,woops!
This book tells of the origin and the whole story of Judith Pendergast.
It’s creepy sometimes bloody and a pretty sad story about a woman who made a deal with the devil. If you read the other two books and want the back story, check this out omg it’s sooooo good!!!!!
God I loved this book and I actually read this one out of order and read it before book two,woops!
This book tells of the origin and the whole story of Judith Pendergast.
It’s creepy sometimes bloody and a pretty sad story about a woman who made a deal with the devil. If you read the other two books and want the back story, check this out omg it’s sooooo good!!!!!
December 28, 2024
I thought this would be as great as the first one. It was good…not great. I would still probably read it again, but the first one is my favourite!
April 2, 2025
The third book in the trilogy, it is a bit shorter than the other two books. This one is a sort of a prequel but also has pieces that takes place in the times of both the other books. I really liked this book and it thought it rounded the trilogy out nicely. A bit about ghost, a bit about demons, a bit about faith. A good series. I look forward to reading other works by this author.
November 2, 2019
Amy Cross I hope you read this
I'm a really big fan of your books in general - so much so that I don't only read them free on Kindle prime, but actually buy some. My favorites include Asylum trilogy, The Farm, Eli's Town, Lights Out (in particular, I read it back to back three times in a row) and Mass Extinction Event (my very favourite, I check every day to see if the next one's out yet) but I have some constructive criticism about this book ( as well as a few others)
This book was short on detail. It was confusing to read with a female demon, ghost, and daughter because many times when you write "she" it's difficult to know whom you are referring to.
You're right when you write that churches do not stay uninhabited. So when "decades" went by with the church being left alone that was one of those "Huh? Palmface!" moments.
I'm a non denominational Christian but Catholics might be offended by your story of a PRIEST falling in love with a girl. An EPISCOPALIAN priest or pastor would possibly have been a better choice.
While I generally find your imagination brilliant, the throwing of holy water on a demon to release it may be straying a bit to far from the "traditional knowledge" of what " everybody knows" about monsters...
The silver crucifix necklace is implied as being important but not detailed as to why. Perhaps it is in the sequels but I'm not interested in reading them.
Also it isn't specified as to WHY some people can see the ghost and others can't. Maybe a "he whose holding the key to the church" or "whoever stands in a certain place" would make !more sense.
My least favourite book of all time was Stephen King's "It". 1000 pages of the scary Pennywise the clown and exquisite amounts of detail...then the evil entity turns out to be a big effing spider?" I always wondered if he was on deadline and that's all he could think of at the last minute .
It appears likely from your volume of books that writing them could be your only source of income, but please don't get sloppy like King did in your haste to publish books like this one. I wish I could remember the titles to the two other books with a similar issue, but since they were rather forgettable, I have done so.
Finally, the mistakes in your writing seem to have increased. I'd volunteer to proofread your writings before publication if you wish.
Please go back to the extremely detailed, incredibly imaginative, high standard books that I and I'm sure so many others have truly enjoyed.
With Kind Regards,
Kryss von Walz
I'm a really big fan of your books in general - so much so that I don't only read them free on Kindle prime, but actually buy some. My favorites include Asylum trilogy, The Farm, Eli's Town, Lights Out (in particular, I read it back to back three times in a row) and Mass Extinction Event (my very favourite, I check every day to see if the next one's out yet) but I have some constructive criticism about this book ( as well as a few others)
This book was short on detail. It was confusing to read with a female demon, ghost, and daughter because many times when you write "she" it's difficult to know whom you are referring to.
You're right when you write that churches do not stay uninhabited. So when "decades" went by with the church being left alone that was one of those "Huh? Palmface!" moments.
I'm a non denominational Christian but Catholics might be offended by your story of a PRIEST falling in love with a girl. An EPISCOPALIAN priest or pastor would possibly have been a better choice.
While I generally find your imagination brilliant, the throwing of holy water on a demon to release it may be straying a bit to far from the "traditional knowledge" of what " everybody knows" about monsters...
The silver crucifix necklace is implied as being important but not detailed as to why. Perhaps it is in the sequels but I'm not interested in reading them.
Also it isn't specified as to WHY some people can see the ghost and others can't. Maybe a "he whose holding the key to the church" or "whoever stands in a certain place" would make !more sense.
My least favourite book of all time was Stephen King's "It". 1000 pages of the scary Pennywise the clown and exquisite amounts of detail...then the evil entity turns out to be a big effing spider?" I always wondered if he was on deadline and that's all he could think of at the last minute .
It appears likely from your volume of books that writing them could be your only source of income, but please don't get sloppy like King did in your haste to publish books like this one. I wish I could remember the titles to the two other books with a similar issue, but since they were rather forgettable, I have done so.
Finally, the mistakes in your writing seem to have increased. I'd volunteer to proofread your writings before publication if you wish.
Please go back to the extremely detailed, incredibly imaginative, high standard books that I and I'm sure so many others have truly enjoyed.
With Kind Regards,
Kryss von Walz
July 6, 2019
Wow! Books like this...😈
are what make horror great for me. This trilogy of books did not disappoint. Usually in a series of books one or two may be really good but others do not hook you. This not the case with the Briarwych Church Trilogy. All books were excellent with a great protagonists and supporting characters. I have to say I was very excited to hear Judith Pendergast's story and was so at peace, as was she, with the ending. On a down note, I will miss series tremendously!😞
are what make horror great for me. This trilogy of books did not disappoint. Usually in a series of books one or two may be really good but others do not hook you. This not the case with the Briarwych Church Trilogy. All books were excellent with a great protagonists and supporting characters. I have to say I was very excited to hear Judith Pendergast's story and was so at peace, as was she, with the ending. On a down note, I will miss series tremendously!😞
January 3, 2019
The final book in this trilogy tied some ends together, but it skipped over a lot and changed some of the things that happened in the first two books. The story was interesting. I sure wish a better editor would go through all three and correct the spelling errors and grammar and some words that were obviously incorrect.
January 26, 2019
Well, that's that then.
Whenever I begin an Amy Cross book I never know what to expect, the writing styles differ so much. With regard to this trilogy, the first book was just about okay, the second was quite good but the third was, quite frankly, boring. That's all I can say about this disappointing trilogy.
Whenever I begin an Amy Cross book I never know what to expect, the writing styles differ so much. With regard to this trilogy, the first book was just about okay, the second was quite good but the third was, quite frankly, boring. That's all I can say about this disappointing trilogy.
May 19, 2019
I love Amy Cross novels & as I read the first two books in this series in 24 hours because they sucked me in & kept you wanting more. With this one I found myself getting more & more confused towards the end of the book, it was too busy, things I've previously read seemed to have changed & the trilogy lost its meaning for me l, which was disappointing to say the least.
October 1, 2020
This final book in the Briarwych trilogy ties all loose ends up from the other books, linking everything together from any bits that were left not quite making sense or leaving you wanting to know more about something or someone, leaving you thinking "but what about this, what happened here?"
Another well written book by Amy Cross. Well worth reading this set .
Another well written book by Amy Cross. Well worth reading this set .
February 15, 2019
Not for me
I read the first two books in this trilogy and I thought they were just okay the stories were kind of good but very far fetched. I only read 27% of the third book and at that point I felt I had enough I lost complete interest in it
I read the first two books in this trilogy and I thought they were just okay the stories were kind of good but very far fetched. I only read 27% of the third book and at that point I felt I had enough I lost complete interest in it
March 5, 2019
Enjoyed
There was an interesting storyline that throughout each book, they all weave each character and the actions they take into a good ending. It wasn't too gruesome, and had paranormal which I love.
There was an interesting storyline that throughout each book, they all weave each character and the actions they take into a good ending. It wasn't too gruesome, and had paranormal which I love.
May 3, 2019
A must read trilogy !!!
I loved delving into the back stories of Judith and Elizabeth Prendergast . Reading how everything began was mesmerising and I couldn’t put the book down. Well done Amy Cross on this fantastic trilogy that any fans of the supernatural will love.
I loved delving into the back stories of Judith and Elizabeth Prendergast . Reading how everything began was mesmerising and I couldn’t put the book down. Well done Amy Cross on this fantastic trilogy that any fans of the supernatural will love.
January 22, 2021
Good but they typos and errors are pretty bad
I've read a few of her books and this series has been pretty bad for errors. A singular word when it should be plural, using the wrong name completely, etc. It was quite distracting.
I've read a few of her books and this series has been pretty bad for errors. A singular word when it should be plural, using the wrong name completely, etc. It was quite distracting.
April 30, 2022
Was hesitant to read a prequel as the finale of the trilogy, especially when many of the events in this book were already covered in the previous two, only from different viewpoints. I enjoyed reading Judith as the narrator though.
January 18, 2019
This is a great ending to a disturbing horror story about a church in Briarwych.
I don't give spoilers so it's not easy to say much...
Fast-paced, psychologically intriguing, good v evil fight, horrible scenes, and yet it has wisdom and a realistic feel to the human condition.
Recommended.
I don't give spoilers so it's not easy to say much...
Fast-paced, psychologically intriguing, good v evil fight, horrible scenes, and yet it has wisdom and a realistic feel to the human condition.
Recommended.
January 22, 2019
It was a very good story. It was good to get the story beige the story of briarwhych 1. It was dragged out slightly.
February 12, 2019
Great Read
I really enjoyed the entire trilogy and felt this last one offered an interesting perspective on the other two and put a satisfying end to the tale.
I really enjoyed the entire trilogy and felt this last one offered an interesting perspective on the other two and put a satisfying end to the tale.
May 17, 2019
Good books
I would read it again. Completed the series good end. A must read for all three bookks. They stand alone but also to together beautifully.
I would read it again. Completed the series good end. A must read for all three bookks. They stand alone but also to together beautifully.
October 12, 2019
Manages to use previous two books to fill in gaps and create a new story. Well done
March 8, 2020
Great Read
I loved the Briarwych trilogy. Read them back to back.I just could not out them down. Highly recommend this book.
I loved the Briarwych trilogy. Read them back to back.I just could not out them down. Highly recommend this book.
March 16, 2020
Awesome and satisfying conclusion!
Very very good, scary and The Exorcist plus plus plus!!!! Excellent and satisfied with the conclusion!! Thank you, Amy, fabulous!!
Very very good, scary and The Exorcist plus plus plus!!!! Excellent and satisfied with the conclusion!! Thank you, Amy, fabulous!!
May 25, 2021
I liked the horror in the story however I didn't not like the characters much. It was a quick read
August 2, 2021
3 book series
Excellent series, I wasn't going to read this since it took ace in England but I am glad I did.
Excellent series, I wasn't going to read this since it took ace in England but I am glad I did.
May 12, 2022
Fantastic
Fantastic and full of twists and turns. Keeps you interested all the way through. But do read them in order
Fantastic and full of twists and turns. Keeps you interested all the way through. But do read them in order
September 11, 2024
An inception-story, how exciting. Like watching Malevolent, hearing Judith’s side of the story helped me reframe my previous ideas about her.
February 20, 2019
Edge of seat
Really enjoyed this book , but found out it was the last one in a series of three. Though it can stand on it's own the other two explain a lot. 💘. Enjoy the journey of the Supernatural through reading 📚
Really enjoyed this book , but found out it was the last one in a series of three. Though it can stand on it's own the other two explain a lot. 💘. Enjoy the journey of the Supernatural through reading 📚
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