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Widow's Walk
Escaping a troubled marriage, Annie Cameron brings her autistic son Charlie and mother-in-law to Mico Island. With the friendship of Winston Mann and his wife, their new home becomes a sanctuary. Until the dreams start. Years ago the Manns' son mysteriously drowned. Winston thinks the woman who once lived in Annie's house caused his death. Except she's been dead for two hundred years. Charlie and his mentally fragile grandmother sense a malevolent presence in the house. But they don't know how to fight back as Annie slowly becomes possessed. Now Annie has discovered the door to the widow's walk and the house's dangerous past. A storm is brewing. Someone waits to finish what was started long ago. And Annie will keep a promise she never made.
318 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2020
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October 2, 2020
Many Thanks to Net Galley, Wild Rose Press and the author for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily.
Wendy Webb is an established author in the paranormal genre with excellent spooky stories set around huge mansions or old haunted houses like The Vanishing, Daughters Of The Lake etc. As a fan of this genre, I have read almost all the works published by the author.
Widow’s Walk is a book in the same genre, the cover image of the book prominently displaying Wendy Webb’s name. BUT fair warning dear readers, both authors are totally different and I feel the publisher might need to change the author’s display name to differentiate between the two. I feel it is an injustice to both the authors when there’s no particular distinction betwixt the two. A reader might expect one author and inadvertently read the other and feel a disconnect and be disappointed.
Widow’s Walk is a ghost story focused on the concept of possession more than any ghostly chills. Manchester Place in Mico Island is haunted by a tragedy that took place almost 200 years before but the echoes of the past have made its presence known over the years and the current owners Sybil and Winston Mann along with Eleanor Trippett have lived with the grief ever since.
The story follows the trials faced by Annie who has rented the place for a short vacation and her son Charlie and their psychic grandmother. As Annie begins to hear voices things escalate to a fever pitch amidst the raging storm placing Charlie’s life in grave peril.
Widow’s Walk has a solid plot which I feel could have developed into much tighter and more concise spooky thriller. There are elements of it that are quite interesting like the grandmother and grandson talking in their minds but the climax where everyone gets involved in the ghostly menace didn’t feel conclusive. The reveal of Sybil’s past, likewise was lukewarm when I expected some fireworks. I loved how the author has characterized Charlie and his special ability to talk thru pictures and the lovable bond shared between him and his grandmother.
This is no spine tingling scared to the bone thriller but the author has captured the madness and evil intentions of the ghost wonderfully.
This review is published in my blog https://rainnbooks.com/; Amazon India, Goodreads, and Twitter.
Wendy Webb is an established author in the paranormal genre with excellent spooky stories set around huge mansions or old haunted houses like The Vanishing, Daughters Of The Lake etc. As a fan of this genre, I have read almost all the works published by the author.
Widow’s Walk is a book in the same genre, the cover image of the book prominently displaying Wendy Webb’s name. BUT fair warning dear readers, both authors are totally different and I feel the publisher might need to change the author’s display name to differentiate between the two. I feel it is an injustice to both the authors when there’s no particular distinction betwixt the two. A reader might expect one author and inadvertently read the other and feel a disconnect and be disappointed.
Widow’s Walk is a ghost story focused on the concept of possession more than any ghostly chills. Manchester Place in Mico Island is haunted by a tragedy that took place almost 200 years before but the echoes of the past have made its presence known over the years and the current owners Sybil and Winston Mann along with Eleanor Trippett have lived with the grief ever since.
The story follows the trials faced by Annie who has rented the place for a short vacation and her son Charlie and their psychic grandmother. As Annie begins to hear voices things escalate to a fever pitch amidst the raging storm placing Charlie’s life in grave peril.
Widow’s Walk has a solid plot which I feel could have developed into much tighter and more concise spooky thriller. There are elements of it that are quite interesting like the grandmother and grandson talking in their minds but the climax where everyone gets involved in the ghostly menace didn’t feel conclusive. The reveal of Sybil’s past, likewise was lukewarm when I expected some fireworks. I loved how the author has characterized Charlie and his special ability to talk thru pictures and the lovable bond shared between him and his grandmother.
This is no spine tingling scared to the bone thriller but the author has captured the madness and evil intentions of the ghost wonderfully.
This review is published in my blog https://rainnbooks.com/; Amazon India, Goodreads, and Twitter.
March 10, 2020
Y'ALL. THIS IS NOT A BOOK BY THE AUTHOR I CONSIDER THE "REAL" WENDY WEBB. (Who has written Daughters of the Lake, The Fate of Mercy Alban, etc.)
I heard from her confirming this, and her publisher is looking into things.
Here is an edited version of the first review I posted.
Was unfortunately quite disappointed with the way things went.
Overall, it was as if the "darkness" (of varying sorts) was very forced, unlike how the supernatural seemed appropriate and intrinsic to [Webb's] other works that I have read. A couple of the main characters seemed not only unbelievable but also unnecessary, one subplot was never really fully developed/explained, and, oh dear, there were various grammatical errors throughout.
Also? Cut it out with the "tabby foundation" repetition. Yeah, yeah, I looked it up, oyster shells ground into lime and then some shells mixed in. Tiresome.
I should've known "Real Wendy" wouldn't disappoint us like that!
I heard from her confirming this, and her publisher is looking into things.
Here is an edited version of the first review I posted.
Was unfortunately quite disappointed with the way things went.
Overall, it was as if the "darkness" (of varying sorts) was very forced, unlike how the supernatural seemed appropriate and intrinsic to [Webb's] other works that I have read. A couple of the main characters seemed not only unbelievable but also unnecessary, one subplot was never really fully developed/explained, and, oh dear, there were various grammatical errors throughout.
Also? Cut it out with the "tabby foundation" repetition. Yeah, yeah, I looked it up, oyster shells ground into lime and then some shells mixed in. Tiresome.
I should've known "Real Wendy" wouldn't disappoint us like that!
April 29, 2020
Warning to fans of Wendy Webb (who writes excellent literary ghost stories), Widow’s Walk, listed on Amazon among her books, is not by her. I’ve read all of Webb’s books, got them all at the library, wondered why this new one wasn’t in any library I use, so I bought it for my Kindle. It was OK as ghost stories go - it’s not V.C. Andrews - but neither is it as good as Webb’s previous books. I went to her Facebook page and found out why. She didn’t write it. Someone else with the same name wrote it in the same general genre - slightly dishonest in my opinion although I know you can’t copyright an author’s name. Webb is brilliant at evoking a chilling mood, very subtle, never over the top. Widow’s Walk is just an OK read but it’s not Wendy Webb. Don’t be fooled. I have sent a message to Amazon customer service and told them they need to make clear in the listing for books by Wendy Webb that this is not the same author. We will see if they change it.
January 17, 2022
WIDOW’S WALK had a very cinematic feeling to it, and I’d say it’s perfect for fans of supernatural suspense fiction. It’s a genre I’ve rarely consumed in books, but that I love to watch in TV shows and movies, and I was gripped by the chilling mystery!
It follows Annie, a woman in a troubled marriage who, on her husband’s behest, goes on a vacation to Mico Island with her autistic son, Charlie, and her mother-in-law. The house they stay in becomes a sort of sanctuary for them, also thanks to the friendship of the house’s owners, the Manns’. However, this is the house where the Manns’ child drowned, and according to Winston Manns, the spirit of a woman who lived there two centuries earlier is to blame. Annie doesn’t believe in the supernatural and dismisses the possibility of the house being haunted, despite her strange dreams and the malevolent presence her son and her mother-in-law sense. Is the house truly haunted, and are Annie and her loved ones in danger? You’ll have to read the book to find out!
Small town settings are some of my favorites to read about, and it was perfect for this sort of story! The atmosphere came alive through the pages, and I especially sensed that small town magic in the interactions between Annie and the Manns. I also really appreciated that the story was told in multiple POV, of which my favorite was Charlie’s. Despite being a child, he was intelligent for his age and an acute observer of the events unfolding around him. He was also a link between all the other characters in a way. He is Annie’s son, he has a very strong bond with his grandmother, and even the Manns become very fond of him, which I found very heartwarming given their loss. On the other hand, the POV that I had a harder time getting into was Annie’s. I feel like among all the characters, she’s the one that reveals herself the least to the reader, which is a shame given that she plays a very important role in the plot. I also would have liked a little more build-up to the mystery, although it was still very interesting and engaging, and the ending had me at the edge of my seat!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. All opinions are my own.
It follows Annie, a woman in a troubled marriage who, on her husband’s behest, goes on a vacation to Mico Island with her autistic son, Charlie, and her mother-in-law. The house they stay in becomes a sort of sanctuary for them, also thanks to the friendship of the house’s owners, the Manns’. However, this is the house where the Manns’ child drowned, and according to Winston Manns, the spirit of a woman who lived there two centuries earlier is to blame. Annie doesn’t believe in the supernatural and dismisses the possibility of the house being haunted, despite her strange dreams and the malevolent presence her son and her mother-in-law sense. Is the house truly haunted, and are Annie and her loved ones in danger? You’ll have to read the book to find out!
Small town settings are some of my favorites to read about, and it was perfect for this sort of story! The atmosphere came alive through the pages, and I especially sensed that small town magic in the interactions between Annie and the Manns. I also really appreciated that the story was told in multiple POV, of which my favorite was Charlie’s. Despite being a child, he was intelligent for his age and an acute observer of the events unfolding around him. He was also a link between all the other characters in a way. He is Annie’s son, he has a very strong bond with his grandmother, and even the Manns become very fond of him, which I found very heartwarming given their loss. On the other hand, the POV that I had a harder time getting into was Annie’s. I feel like among all the characters, she’s the one that reveals herself the least to the reader, which is a shame given that she plays a very important role in the plot. I also would have liked a little more build-up to the mystery, although it was still very interesting and engaging, and the ending had me at the edge of my seat!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. All opinions are my own.
January 27, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I’m typically not a thriller/horror reader because I’m easily scared, but I really enjoyed this read. It was suspenseful, surprising, twisty, and captivating. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down.
I would definitely read future thrillers written by this particular author and hope she continues! Her characters were incredibly interesting and the supernatural story she crafted felt very original and unique.
Def recommend for lovers of supernatural thrillers or for readers who are looking for a quick read outside their normal go-to genre!
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I would definitely read future thrillers written by this particular author and hope she continues! Her characters were incredibly interesting and the supernatural story she crafted felt very original and unique.
Def recommend for lovers of supernatural thrillers or for readers who are looking for a quick read outside their normal go-to genre!
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 7, 2020
*EDIT: This is not the SAME Wendy Webb I know and love! This is NOT the Wendy Webb who wrote Daughters of the Lake, The Vanishing, etc. In my opinion, this person is riding on the coattails of a well loved author and selling books under false pretenses!! I’m changing my review from 2 down to 1 star, and I’ll be contacting Amazon for a refund!! 😡😡😡😡
I finished this a couple of days ago and decided to give myself time to compose my thoughts because I thought my immediate response was too harsh. However, I haven’t changed my mind, so here goes....
Widow’s Walk
By: Wendy Webb
1 star
I usually sing the praises of Wendy Webb as one of my comfort authors! An author I can count on to provide me with a gothic-esque story with a dual timeline (usually) - one present day and one a hundred-ish years prior in the same setting. The characters are generally loveable and the story is fun and engaging with a creepy twist.
This time? Not so much. There was a bit of a dual timeline, but most of the story was told in present day with only a few flashbacks hinting at the past. This was fine. What was NOT fine was the cover that gives too much away, the horrible tag line, the characters that were annoying and generic and the storyline that was just “okay” at best. I didn’t connect with ANYONE. The little boy, Charlie, seemed like a cookie cutter autistic child and the adults seemed very blah as well. There was a tragic backstory and a failing marriage, but all of it seemed so snoozy that I wanted to actually quit the book several times!! The one character that began to interest me was barely discussed and quickly glossed over, with no idea what happened to her at the end. Webb tried to begin the rising climax WAY too early in the book, so the buildup was too long with not enough happening to keep the reader’s attention. The ending was a letdown, but I was just happy to see it come to a close!
I wouldn’t recommend this one, sadly. 😢😢
I finished this a couple of days ago and decided to give myself time to compose my thoughts because I thought my immediate response was too harsh. However, I haven’t changed my mind, so here goes....
Widow’s Walk
By: Wendy Webb
1 star
I usually sing the praises of Wendy Webb as one of my comfort authors! An author I can count on to provide me with a gothic-esque story with a dual timeline (usually) - one present day and one a hundred-ish years prior in the same setting. The characters are generally loveable and the story is fun and engaging with a creepy twist.
This time? Not so much. There was a bit of a dual timeline, but most of the story was told in present day with only a few flashbacks hinting at the past. This was fine. What was NOT fine was the cover that gives too much away, the horrible tag line, the characters that were annoying and generic and the storyline that was just “okay” at best. I didn’t connect with ANYONE. The little boy, Charlie, seemed like a cookie cutter autistic child and the adults seemed very blah as well. There was a tragic backstory and a failing marriage, but all of it seemed so snoozy that I wanted to actually quit the book several times!! The one character that began to interest me was barely discussed and quickly glossed over, with no idea what happened to her at the end. Webb tried to begin the rising climax WAY too early in the book, so the buildup was too long with not enough happening to keep the reader’s attention. The ending was a letdown, but I was just happy to see it come to a close!
I wouldn’t recommend this one, sadly. 😢😢
January 16, 2022
Actual rating 3.5
The widows walk is out of my comfort zone, but I’m really happy I read it! I really didn’t know what to expect going into it, because I’m not overly familiar with the genre, but I love a good ghost/mystery story.
Annie, her mother-in-law, and Charlie decide to leave Annie’s husband and live on their own at a house she rents. What she doesn’t know about this house is that it has an extensive history. It starts by weird dreams and then seeing people that are truly there.
I love the side characters and how they were all connected to the house as well. And I love how you get information about the house and what’s happening within that house from every single character. Because it affects every single person differently.
Admittedly it was a little slow it in some parts, but it definitely picked up. Especially at the ending and I couldn’t put it down. I feel like readers will get a satisfied ending, but I was sad to say goodbye to a certain character.
Overall, I enjoyed this book And I thought the writing was good. It is a quick read so it can be easily read in a sitting. A great book to read to cure a book hangover.
The widows walk is out of my comfort zone, but I’m really happy I read it! I really didn’t know what to expect going into it, because I’m not overly familiar with the genre, but I love a good ghost/mystery story.
Annie, her mother-in-law, and Charlie decide to leave Annie’s husband and live on their own at a house she rents. What she doesn’t know about this house is that it has an extensive history. It starts by weird dreams and then seeing people that are truly there.
I love the side characters and how they were all connected to the house as well. And I love how you get information about the house and what’s happening within that house from every single character. Because it affects every single person differently.
Admittedly it was a little slow it in some parts, but it definitely picked up. Especially at the ending and I couldn’t put it down. I feel like readers will get a satisfied ending, but I was sad to say goodbye to a certain character.
Overall, I enjoyed this book And I thought the writing was good. It is a quick read so it can be easily read in a sitting. A great book to read to cure a book hangover.
March 26, 2021
Oh, I was tricked! Not by some amazing plot, I was tricked into thinking this book was by the Wendy Webb I have read before and loved! This is not her! I found this out after I started the book which was boring me and didn't seem like the same quality writing and there was no gothic spookiness. I looked up more information about this book and there discovered I had been fooled and so were many other people.
Frankly, I'm outraged for the Wendy Webb many of us know and love and I wish something more could be done to separate these two authors. I don't like seeing the original Wendy Webb's books showing up on a sidebar when I'm looking at this book by a different author.
Other than my rant about being tricked into reading this, I'll say I couldn't wait for this one to be over. This was way too long and way too bland to hold any thrill.
Do not recommend. Not sorry.
Frankly, I'm outraged for the Wendy Webb many of us know and love and I wish something more could be done to separate these two authors. I don't like seeing the original Wendy Webb's books showing up on a sidebar when I'm looking at this book by a different author.
Other than my rant about being tricked into reading this, I'll say I couldn't wait for this one to be over. This was way too long and way too bland to hold any thrill.
Do not recommend. Not sorry.
February 14, 2022
Thanks so much to the author for gifting me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions expressed below are entirely my own.
I am an absolute sucker for an engrossing, thrilling ghost story and this one did not disappoint! I loved discovering the rich history behind the mysterious house and the horrors that transpired there. I really appreciated the varying character perspectives because it allowed for more dynamic storytelling. Slowly but surely more and more information gathers from each character's unique connection to the house, and it was fascinating to see the intricate plot twists unravel into that captivating conclusion.
This was certainly an exceptionally enjoyable, fast-paced read, perfect for mystery fans and anyone searching for a compelling thriller!
I am an absolute sucker for an engrossing, thrilling ghost story and this one did not disappoint! I loved discovering the rich history behind the mysterious house and the horrors that transpired there. I really appreciated the varying character perspectives because it allowed for more dynamic storytelling. Slowly but surely more and more information gathers from each character's unique connection to the house, and it was fascinating to see the intricate plot twists unravel into that captivating conclusion.
This was certainly an exceptionally enjoyable, fast-paced read, perfect for mystery fans and anyone searching for a compelling thriller!
March 14, 2020
Annie Cameron’s life is turned upside down when her husband ships her off plus her autistic son and her mother-in-law to Mico Island. Thinking it is only temporary, Annie tries to make the best of it but is devastated when she discovers the truth. Strange occurrences within the house creeps out Annie but nothing like the vivid dreams. Her son begins drawing eerie drawings and her mother-in-law senses an angry ghost. The more Annie investigates the house and its dreadful secrets, the more Annie and her family are in danger. Can Annie do what the other mothers have been unable to do or will she soon be haunting the Widow’s Walk?
I love a good ghost story and for the most part, Widow’s Walk is a modern gothic supernatural tale. The plot moves at a nice steady pace, slow enough to build the suspense but quick enough to not drag. The characters were intriguing and I especially liked Charlie. I loved the history behind the Widow’s Walk and the historical sub-plot of the hauntings of the house Annie is living in. I found Annie a solid main character and sympathized with her situation. Her emotions are well-conceived and realistic. The haunting part was fantastic, though I wished there was more attention paid to the other women who’ve been possessed. Their stories would’ve added a layer of depth to the overall plot. If you’re looking for a supernatural suspense, pick up Widow’s Walk today.
My Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
I love a good ghost story and for the most part, Widow’s Walk is a modern gothic supernatural tale. The plot moves at a nice steady pace, slow enough to build the suspense but quick enough to not drag. The characters were intriguing and I especially liked Charlie. I loved the history behind the Widow’s Walk and the historical sub-plot of the hauntings of the house Annie is living in. I found Annie a solid main character and sympathized with her situation. Her emotions are well-conceived and realistic. The haunting part was fantastic, though I wished there was more attention paid to the other women who’ve been possessed. Their stories would’ve added a layer of depth to the overall plot. If you’re looking for a supernatural suspense, pick up Widow’s Walk today.
My Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
May 9, 2021
Had no idea this wasn’t the Wendy Webb I usually read. Read some of the reviews after I finished the book and discovered that. Now it makes much more sense why this book was nothing like the others. I couldn’t imagine how one of my favorite authors had written a book so different and not nearly as good as all of her other books.
I struggled getting into this book from the very beginning. The characters were never that interesting or deep. So many details were either left out or muddled together. The story dragged until the end, but it still didn’t flow. Things didn’t fit together. Ages and timeframes didn’t seem to fit either.
I felt like much of the story was attempting to mimic some version of The Shining. It was extremely predictable and poorly executed. There’s no sex or much, if any, profanity. I’ll make sure I’m reading the “real” Wendy Webb next time.
I struggled getting into this book from the very beginning. The characters were never that interesting or deep. So many details were either left out or muddled together. The story dragged until the end, but it still didn’t flow. Things didn’t fit together. Ages and timeframes didn’t seem to fit either.
I felt like much of the story was attempting to mimic some version of The Shining. It was extremely predictable and poorly executed. There’s no sex or much, if any, profanity. I’ll make sure I’m reading the “real” Wendy Webb next time.
January 16, 2022
Widow’s Walk was a suspenseful mystery with a nice cast of characters that had me quickly devouring the book. It’s certainly the type of story I watch more than read, but it’s a genre I really enjoy. I was determined to know more about the mystery of Manchester Place, and I loved the atmosphere of Mico Island. What truly helped my appreciation of the story were the multiple POVs that gave us major insight on the major players of the plot, but also the house’s history and the spirit’s motivations.
Though I enjoyed most of the POVs for multiple reasons, my favorites were undoubtedly the Manns. Winston and Sybil had a beautiful relationship built with years of love, trust and respect. Their playful banter was adorable, and the family atmosphere in their chapters was beautiful. Yet, there’s also great heartbreak there. Even though we don’t see their son Phillip, I felt like I could see him through their love. My heart broke as the story progressed and I started to understand what happened to him. The Manns are my favorite type of people. They have so much love to give, and we see that especially in their relationship with Charlie, a boy who sometimes reminds them of their lost child, and Richard, the young man they see as a son.
The POV I enjoyed the least was Annie’s. She seems like the type of character I usually like, but we don’t get to see a lot of who she is outside of her struggling marriage and the spirit’s influence. Perhaps if we could have seen her interacting with other characters, like Richard, we could have known her better. I was expecting there to be more scenes with Richard, if I’m being honest, so I was surprised and also a little sorry that there weren’t.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this mystery. It was a fast read, and most of the POVs were engaging. I recommend this to lovers of the genre, but also to those who might be approaching it for the first time.
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. Opinions are my own.
Though I enjoyed most of the POVs for multiple reasons, my favorites were undoubtedly the Manns. Winston and Sybil had a beautiful relationship built with years of love, trust and respect. Their playful banter was adorable, and the family atmosphere in their chapters was beautiful. Yet, there’s also great heartbreak there. Even though we don’t see their son Phillip, I felt like I could see him through their love. My heart broke as the story progressed and I started to understand what happened to him. The Manns are my favorite type of people. They have so much love to give, and we see that especially in their relationship with Charlie, a boy who sometimes reminds them of their lost child, and Richard, the young man they see as a son.
The POV I enjoyed the least was Annie’s. She seems like the type of character I usually like, but we don’t get to see a lot of who she is outside of her struggling marriage and the spirit’s influence. Perhaps if we could have seen her interacting with other characters, like Richard, we could have known her better. I was expecting there to be more scenes with Richard, if I’m being honest, so I was surprised and also a little sorry that there weren’t.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this mystery. It was a fast read, and most of the POVs were engaging. I recommend this to lovers of the genre, but also to those who might be approaching it for the first time.
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. Opinions are my own.
March 14, 2022
I've looked at old homes with Widow's walks before, but will never look at them the same way after reading Widow's Walk. This book wove local people, their secrets, and their stories into the lives of a woman, a son, a grandmother who were seeking solace in a house where secrets went from voices and dreams to actions. Wendy Webb writes paranormal thrillers that are very hard to put down as I read!
January 23, 2022
Actual rating 3.5
This story was out of my go to genre. I don’t usually read suspenseful dramas but I enjoyed this one! The intense situation between the characters was intriguing. I felt it was a bit slow during certain parts, but it picked up during the unraveling of the story.
The characters were pretty interesting, the different POVs kept me hooked and wanting to learn more about the house and the family. I would have loved to see more of certain characters especially Richard. I am a character driven person, love learning about the characters.
The plot of this suspenseful read will keep you hooked and make you turn page after page.. until you learn what’s going on in this family.
Huge thanks the author for gifting me a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
This story was out of my go to genre. I don’t usually read suspenseful dramas but I enjoyed this one! The intense situation between the characters was intriguing. I felt it was a bit slow during certain parts, but it picked up during the unraveling of the story.
The characters were pretty interesting, the different POVs kept me hooked and wanting to learn more about the house and the family. I would have loved to see more of certain characters especially Richard. I am a character driven person, love learning about the characters.
The plot of this suspenseful read will keep you hooked and make you turn page after page.. until you learn what’s going on in this family.
Huge thanks the author for gifting me a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
May 29, 2024
Not the same Wendy Webb who wrote all the other books I read last year and now that I know this, it all makes sense. Not the best . . .
July 1, 2021
First, this book was really hard for me to read, partially due to the subject matter and partly because the book just didn't really make a lot of sense. Now I normally love these gothic novels, but this one was not good at all. The plot is tedious, jumps around, has very shallow characters, features harm to children, and is otherwise difficult to read. I had to force myself to finish it, just so that I could say it finished it. Also, like a lot of other people have reviewed, this book is not written by the same person as "The Haunting of Brynn Wilder". Normally I add a synopsis of the book, but you should just skip it.
March 9, 2020
This is not a Wendy Webb novel!!!!!! This is not the same author as the Wendy Webb who wrote Daughters of the Lake, The Fate of Mercy Alban, etc. the person who wrote this book appears to be hoping people will buy this thinking it is the same Wendy Webb. I could not even get past page 10 of this book.
February 19, 2021
So disappointed. As I was reading, I kept thinking this must be one of her first books because the writing was so poor. Then I went to see its publication date as it dragged on. It’s not the same author! I thought this was one of the books in the same vein as Mercy Alban and Halcyon Crane. I’ll never get those hours back...😔
November 17, 2022
This is a different Wendy Webb, not the one who writes all the wonderful ghost stories on Lake Superior. Not one of the characters was likeable, all were rather shallow and focused on themselves. skimmed it just to finish it.
September 5, 2021
Misleading. Not by the real Wendy Webb, difficult to get through. One of the most terrible books I’ve ever read
July 2, 2022
I'm pretty annoyed that this is a second Wendy Webb. I couldn't believe I disliked a book of hers so much. Now I understand why.
March 1, 2020
A Ghost lives here
Annie and her son Charlie and her mother in law come to Manchester House to stay until renovations are done on their home. Than without any notice she receives a letter from her husband that he wants a divorce.
At first she thinks it is a good thing to be at Manchester House but strange things begin to happen. A lady all dressed in black, then a voice telling her things in her mind.
There is a ghost about at Manchester House. The Mann's her neighbors Syble and Winston take an interest in Charlie.
Charlie draws strange pictures, his grandmother senses he is in danger. A large storm comes, and events take place which threaten the safety of all parties.
Who is the threatening ghost? What secrets are Syble and Winston keeping? Who is the lady all dressed in black? A boy in the storm with only socks on his feet fleeing in the woods. The neighbor locked in the crawl space. A troubled mother possessed by the ghost walking on the Widows Walk. A house in flames. Who will survive?
The answers lay within the pages of this book. If you like ghost stories you will love this book. I recommend it.
Thanks to Wendy Webb, The Wild Rose Press, Inc. and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review a copy of the book.
Annie and her son Charlie and her mother in law come to Manchester House to stay until renovations are done on their home. Than without any notice she receives a letter from her husband that he wants a divorce.
At first she thinks it is a good thing to be at Manchester House but strange things begin to happen. A lady all dressed in black, then a voice telling her things in her mind.
There is a ghost about at Manchester House. The Mann's her neighbors Syble and Winston take an interest in Charlie.
Charlie draws strange pictures, his grandmother senses he is in danger. A large storm comes, and events take place which threaten the safety of all parties.
Who is the threatening ghost? What secrets are Syble and Winston keeping? Who is the lady all dressed in black? A boy in the storm with only socks on his feet fleeing in the woods. The neighbor locked in the crawl space. A troubled mother possessed by the ghost walking on the Widows Walk. A house in flames. Who will survive?
The answers lay within the pages of this book. If you like ghost stories you will love this book. I recommend it.
Thanks to Wendy Webb, The Wild Rose Press, Inc. and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review a copy of the book.
March 6, 2020
I am a fan of Supernatural Mysteries and Wendy Webb is one of my favorite authors. This book was no exception. The story starts with Annie Cameron, her son Charlie and her mother-in-law coming to live at Manchester House while their home is being renovated, or so they think, after some not so good news from her husband, it appears that Annie and her family will be having a longer stay. With an autistic son, a mother-in-law suffering from dementia and.a bad marriage, well not the best time to move to a possible haunted house. Annie keeps seeing a lady in black. Charlie draws disturbing pictures and Grandma senses something is off in her lucid moments. Who or what is haunting the house and Annie? Can the dark secrets of the house be revealed and Annie and her fragile family saved? Another great Gothic ghost story to add to Ms. Webb’s repertoire. If you like a good ghost story without blood and gore, this is the book for you, I highly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley, The Wild Rose Press and the author Wendy Webb for a chance to review this book.
Thanks to NetGalley, The Wild Rose Press and the author Wendy Webb for a chance to review this book.
September 16, 2020
2.75 stars, rounded up to 3
Annie brings her son and mother-in-law to Mico Island to stay while their house is being renovated, expecting her husband to join them for weekends. Instead, she get divorce papers. The house she has rented for her family has a dark history of death and it winds its way into Annie, putting everyone in danger.
I had high hopes for this book and it started well. The characters were interesting and the setting was appealing. But, Webb introduces too many characters and tries to do too much in a short timeline with her story. By the end, I found myself not really caring about most of the characters and the climax of the plot was ho-hum. It was a quick and easy read, but not one I would recommend.
Thanks to #NetGalley for providing an arc for me to review.
Annie brings her son and mother-in-law to Mico Island to stay while their house is being renovated, expecting her husband to join them for weekends. Instead, she get divorce papers. The house she has rented for her family has a dark history of death and it winds its way into Annie, putting everyone in danger.
I had high hopes for this book and it started well. The characters were interesting and the setting was appealing. But, Webb introduces too many characters and tries to do too much in a short timeline with her story. By the end, I found myself not really caring about most of the characters and the climax of the plot was ho-hum. It was a quick and easy read, but not one I would recommend.
Thanks to #NetGalley for providing an arc for me to review.
September 2, 2023
This book had a nice foundation but was poorly executed. The main story line was good but there was a ton of subplot that went nowhere. The writing style jumps from character to character making it a little confusing. I feel like I read a rough draft or basic story outline. It felt unfinished and left me unsatisfied. If this was expanded on it could be really good.
I’d also like to note that this is not the Wendy Webb I know and love. I’m not sure if this is a different author by the same name or if someone used her name to try to sell a book. The book itself was very poor quality. The printing is blurry and the font and size of text change several times throughout the book so I’m not sure what’s going on.
I’d also like to note that this is not the Wendy Webb I know and love. I’m not sure if this is a different author by the same name or if someone used her name to try to sell a book. The book itself was very poor quality. The printing is blurry and the font and size of text change several times throughout the book so I’m not sure what’s going on.
March 5, 2020
I love Wendy Webb and I have bought all her novels but this is my least favourite. Annie, her mother in law and her son Charlie move to The Manchester House on Mico Island, a house with a sinister past. Making friends with Sibel and Winston Mann, seems like escape from her claustrophobic life, but Annie soon begins to feel possessed by the old house, something Sybil understands only too well. Who is the woman in black that seems to haunt them? All the wonderful supernatural elements Wendy Webb does best but this story lacks something. Still worth reading, Excellent author 3 and a half stars.
December 19, 2021
Apparently there's another author with the same name and some readers are all kinds of salty about that fact. I've never heard of either of them so I had no expectations going in.
I did receive my copy directly from the author.
Is this a great work of literature? No. Is the plot well crafted? Also no.
Did I enjoy this book? YES!
I have no explanation but Widow's Walk really pulled me in and kept my attention. Despite the shaky writing and lack of editing, I had a blast reading about Annie Cameron and her terrible luck in vacation homes.
I did receive my copy directly from the author.
Is this a great work of literature? No. Is the plot well crafted? Also no.
Did I enjoy this book? YES!
I have no explanation but Widow's Walk really pulled me in and kept my attention. Despite the shaky writing and lack of editing, I had a blast reading about Annie Cameron and her terrible luck in vacation homes.
March 1, 2020
Okay but not great
I’m a huge fan of this author iv loved mostly all of her writing.
This book started out weird for me and I found that 2/3s of the way through I felt bogged down and restless for the book to be over. It just sat in one place going nowhere.
So I skipped through pages to get to the end the book was too long winded for me.
I’m already anxious for her next book!!
I’m a huge fan of this author iv loved mostly all of her writing.
This book started out weird for me and I found that 2/3s of the way through I felt bogged down and restless for the book to be over. It just sat in one place going nowhere.
So I skipped through pages to get to the end the book was too long winded for me.
I’m already anxious for her next book!!
September 11, 2024
Not the same Wendy Webb that's written Daughters of The Lake and the other gothic stories I've come to love. This was a struggle to read and I feel like the publisher deliberately pulled a fast one by using the same font as Wendy Webb's publisher uses. AND, shame on Goodreads for listing both authors books together
February 3, 2025
Not worth your time...
I usually love this author's books, but this one was just terrible. As a mother, it was extremely hard to read even though there was an explanation as to why everything was happening. The writing, plot, and character development just left something to be desired.
I usually love this author's books, but this one was just terrible. As a mother, it was extremely hard to read even though there was an explanation as to why everything was happening. The writing, plot, and character development just left something to be desired.
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