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A Riveting Haunted House Mystery #3
The Curse of the House on Cypress Lane
In the hot, muddy swamps of Louisiana there is a creature that resides on haunted land inside a cursed house. The small town of Ocoee has forgotten much about what happened at that house so many years ago, its true past fading like ink on the brittle pages of history. But you know how the old saying goes… History likes to repeat itself.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2019
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About the author
James Hunt
167 books229 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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March 19, 2024
The premise was great. Voodoo, Swamp creatures, Spanish moss, old houses, what more could you want.
A quarter of the book could have been chopped out as it was a trifle repetitive and this book needed an editor. Too many mistakes that took away from my reading pleasure.
3 stars for me.
A quarter of the book could have been chopped out as it was a trifle repetitive and this book needed an editor. Too many mistakes that took away from my reading pleasure.
3 stars for me.
September 1, 2023
needs an editor
Story has got decent bones but there’s a LOT of unnecessary information. Too much description and anecdotes that move your mind away from what’s actually happening.
Story has got decent bones but there’s a LOT of unnecessary information. Too much description and anecdotes that move your mind away from what’s actually happening.
May 23, 2019
I enjoy this author’s writing style as well as his wonderful imagination that allows him to produce such chilling plots. This is one of those books that you have to continue reading even though you want to put it down and get some fresh air so you can get the images out of your head for a while. I was mesmerized by this story and so I read it cover to cover in one sitting. The book comes alive and jumps off the pages straight into your brain! Loved it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 22, 2019
The Curse of the House on Cypress Lane by James Hunt is an amazing story that I have read and fell in love with. This is book number three in this amazing series that I have read. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about horror, thrillers and mysteries in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2020
Really good ! The families story is so relatable.
I love the story ! The Voodoo story is so interesting, and imaginative. The events surrounding Owen and his family are so relatable.
I love the story ! The Voodoo story is so interesting, and imaginative. The events surrounding Owen and his family are so relatable.
February 6, 2022
Voodoo is the topic
As a Christian, I firmly believe in evil. The Bible tells us it exists.
But remember that even if you're yelling at God, it means you are still talking to Him.
Flip side of that is the Devil. He's real and He's dangerous.
As a Christian, I firmly believe in evil. The Bible tells us it exists.
But remember that even if you're yelling at God, it means you are still talking to Him.
Flip side of that is the Devil. He's real and He's dangerous.
February 15, 2023
Eh….
Not a very catchy title is it? That combined with the disconnect in the first couple chapters of the book made it very difficult to get into a good reading rhythm.
The book starts with a teenage girl being hunted in the woods outside her home in Louisiana. Her entire family is already dead, and she is murdered in her father’s truck while trying to make her escape. Then it jumps to an unemployed guy in Baltimore. It was like getting whiplash.
The unemployed guy’s name is Owen. Eventually, he takes a job in Louisiana and moves his entire family into the house where the previous tenants had all been killed. At this point the storyline made sense, but I still wasn’t attached to the characters. Disappointingly, that stopped me from feeling their fear when the house oozed to life and Owen’s son Matt was kidnapped by a swamp creature.
All of these events are brought on by a 150 year old voodoo curse. Because a grieving father killed the voodoo queen who couldn’t save his son, and shot her daughter for revenge, the queen sold her soul in order to destroy his bloodline. She became a swamp monster, known as the Bacalou.
The ending was relatively predictable. I did finally feel a connection to Owen’s wife, Claire, which was a nice surprise. All in all, I enjoyed the book and the fact it had a different nemesis than the first two books in the series.
Not a very catchy title is it? That combined with the disconnect in the first couple chapters of the book made it very difficult to get into a good reading rhythm.
The book starts with a teenage girl being hunted in the woods outside her home in Louisiana. Her entire family is already dead, and she is murdered in her father’s truck while trying to make her escape. Then it jumps to an unemployed guy in Baltimore. It was like getting whiplash.
The unemployed guy’s name is Owen. Eventually, he takes a job in Louisiana and moves his entire family into the house where the previous tenants had all been killed. At this point the storyline made sense, but I still wasn’t attached to the characters. Disappointingly, that stopped me from feeling their fear when the house oozed to life and Owen’s son Matt was kidnapped by a swamp creature.
All of these events are brought on by a 150 year old voodoo curse. Because a grieving father killed the voodoo queen who couldn’t save his son, and shot her daughter for revenge, the queen sold her soul in order to destroy his bloodline. She became a swamp monster, known as the Bacalou.
The ending was relatively predictable. I did finally feel a connection to Owen’s wife, Claire, which was a nice surprise. All in all, I enjoyed the book and the fact it had a different nemesis than the first two books in the series.
June 14, 2021
Once I got into this novel I had a hard time putting it down, it was that good! I enjoyed the imagery created by the writer's descriptions. Even though I have never been near the Louisiana swamps I felt like it was familiar through the descriptions. I could almost smell the scents and hear the sounds. Although parts of the plot were somewhat predictable, other facets were totally surprising. This was a real page- turner and a chilling thriller.
November 29, 2022
I do not leave reviews, but
This is by far the best haunted house mystery I have ever read. It kept me guessing the whole time. Usually I can see the story coming a mile off but the only thing I got right was Grandpa's roll. Not only is the story good but the author finished the story perfectly. Not a single loose end, just a very well written story.
This is by far the best haunted house mystery I have ever read. It kept me guessing the whole time. Usually I can see the story coming a mile off but the only thing I got right was Grandpa's roll. Not only is the story good but the author finished the story perfectly. Not a single loose end, just a very well written story.
July 8, 2024
What a crazy curse!
This book was very different then I expected. I really felt for the family after moving things were nothing like they
thought it was going to be. The Cursed family really did a lot of bad things. It was like that family had weaĺth but the curse caused worry and they used other people
to try and keep their first born not to be
killed. Karma happened..
This book was very different then I expected. I really felt for the family after moving things were nothing like they
thought it was going to be. The Cursed family really did a lot of bad things. It was like that family had weaĺth but the curse caused worry and they used other people
to try and keep their first born not to be
killed. Karma happened..
October 5, 2019
James Hunt has done it once again! His books draw you in and you become part of the story. Your taken to the places and become a character in the story. I highly recommend reading this, there's some profanity, but over all a fabulous book! On to my next journey with the next book in series! Enjoy!
May 15, 2020
Review
This book was so exciting. Swamp creatures,voodoo and plenty of creepy crawlies. There was a lot of action and twists and turns. It was definitely the scariest in the series so far.
This book was so exciting. Swamp creatures,voodoo and plenty of creepy crawlies. There was a lot of action and twists and turns. It was definitely the scariest in the series so far.
July 27, 2020
Cypress Lane
Really enjoyed!!!! I couldn't stop reading! Finished within 24 hours. Suspensful,emotional, all together fantastic!. Loved it. Thank you for such great reading material. Can't wait to read the next. Thank you
Really enjoyed!!!! I couldn't stop reading! Finished within 24 hours. Suspensful,emotional, all together fantastic!. Loved it. Thank you for such great reading material. Can't wait to read the next. Thank you
August 26, 2020
In the swamps is a house which is surrounded by mystery which is fading after so many years. It may be long ago but it may just rise its ugly head again. What is going to happen? See by reading
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 30, 2020
Couldn't put down!
An intriguing story that blends in with most of the bewitching bayou myths I have heard.
I would have given 5 stars but there were some typos. No one's prefect!
I will definitely follow this author.
An intriguing story that blends in with most of the bewitching bayou myths I have heard.
I would have given 5 stars but there were some typos. No one's prefect!
I will definitely follow this author.
January 24, 2021
This was a great book, the action literally started on the first page. I loved how the characters that helped the story unfold was explained with all their flaws and their strengths. I couldn't get enough of this book I wanted to see how the story ended.
May 12, 2021
Love these books
I read about three of the series awhile ago. I didn’t know there were this Many books in the series. I plan to complete the series. I enjoy the mix of the supernatural and reality.
I read about three of the series awhile ago. I didn’t know there were this Many books in the series. I plan to complete the series. I enjoy the mix of the supernatural and reality.
November 4, 2021
Love the Story line
This book was fantastic I always read on my lunch break and since I started this book I have been late clocking back in because I get so lost in the book I forget to watch the clock.
This book was fantastic I always read on my lunch break and since I started this book I have been late clocking back in because I get so lost in the book I forget to watch the clock.
February 6, 2022
Voodoo
There was more than just gators to be scared of in this story.
I enjoyed the backstory of Queen and her followers.
You could feel the fear in the Cooley family, and the love that ultimately won out.
Good read!!
There was more than just gators to be scared of in this story.
I enjoyed the backstory of Queen and her followers.
You could feel the fear in the Cooley family, and the love that ultimately won out.
Good read!!
June 13, 2022
Wonderfully written!
An amazing story involving two Voodoo Queens and a desperate family. Based in the swamps of Louisiana, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time you’re reading.
An amazing story involving two Voodoo Queens and a desperate family. Based in the swamps of Louisiana, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time you’re reading.
February 9, 2023
Good read
I was a little worried about reading this book I actually started it at one time but put it down. Decided to give it another try I was so glad I did this was actually a good book had trouble putting it down.
I was a little worried about reading this book I actually started it at one time but put it down. Decided to give it another try I was so glad I did this was actually a good book had trouble putting it down.
February 25, 2023
Can only write WOW
This book was so scary yet you hang onto every word. Creepy crawly things, swamps, sucking mud, good vs evil...it has everything keep you enthralled from the first page to the last.
This book was so scary yet you hang onto every word. Creepy crawly things, swamps, sucking mud, good vs evil...it has everything keep you enthralled from the first page to the last.
May 10, 2023
Good book
Great editing, good story, it was a little slow for me until the last quarter of the book. I would recommend. Part fantasy, part paranormal. Good ending as well, no cliffhangers.
Great editing, good story, it was a little slow for me until the last quarter of the book. I would recommend. Part fantasy, part paranormal. Good ending as well, no cliffhangers.
August 29, 2023
This was truly one of the more twisted books I have read in a long time. It was also one of the saddest books I have read, it takes you to some really dark places and then it ,twists and throws you down another dark tunnel. It will keep you up all night. ;)
October 16, 2023
A Parent's Worst Nightmare Mixed with VooDoo and Revenge
Most people know that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Owen and his family find out just how realistic this can be when they discover that his new boss expects the ultimate sacrifice.
Most people know that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Owen and his family find out just how realistic this can be when they discover that his new boss expects the ultimate sacrifice.
November 6, 2023
I was surprised
I enjoyed the description of heat and Spanish moss. I have lived in that heat, and I felt the humidity right along with the characters. I love old houses and their stories. On to book #4!
I enjoyed the description of heat and Spanish moss. I have lived in that heat, and I felt the humidity right along with the characters. I love old houses and their stories. On to book #4!
May 19, 2024
I probably would have rated the first half of this book 4 stars, then it kept going. I loved the intense action in the beginning. I could see this being a movie on the SciFi network. It had great elements but got stale and boring in the end and I skimmed the last 30% just to finish.
May 30, 2019
Gripping
I didn't want to put this book down! Great job!! It got me through a very bad day! Thank b you!
I didn't want to put this book down! Great job!! It got me through a very bad day! Thank b you!
July 15, 2019
Hit!!!!
Excellent, a little more scary than his other mysteries. Sorry no hints here. I had to keep going or sneak a page or two while I took care of the family.
Excellent, a little more scary than his other mysteries. Sorry no hints here. I had to keep going or sneak a page or two while I took care of the family.
October 14, 2019
Excellent read
Loved it! Exciting and who doesn't love stories based in Louisiana! Highly recommended that you try this - you won't regret it.
Loved it! Exciting and who doesn't love stories based in Louisiana! Highly recommended that you try this - you won't regret it.
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