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Haunted Secrets Boxset: A Collection Of Riveting Haunted House Mysteries
The Haunting of Thackery School When Frances Teller accepts a job teaching at the prestigious Thackeray School in Vermont, she learns that the ghosts who haunt the hallways have adirect connection to her dangerous past. Now Frances must come to terms with the crime she committed as a student--before history repeats itself. The Haunting of Hadliegh Estate To Cassie King the small town of Playa del sol used to be an ironically named summer vacations spot for her family. But when she gets terrible news that takes her back her uncle's home there she finds that the town isn't as innocent as her childhood memories would have her believe. Strange things start to happen in the old house and soon enough Cassie is forced to deal with some hard truths.
610 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2020
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Skylar Finn
58 books69 followersSkylar Finn grew up in a refinery town just outside of Houston, Texas. She has lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Colorado, and most recently Florida. She writes on the road on planes, trains, and buses. When she's not writing, she is out looking for the next adventure.
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January 30, 2020
The Haunted Boxset includes two books, both of which are intensely compelling and thrilling to read. The first book takes place primarily in a very elite school for the rich where strange things are happening that are leaving everyone unnerved. Both books engage you from page one and keep you engaged until the very end.
Frances returns to Thackeray School as a teacher. She attended there twenty years earlier and swore never to return following a tragic incident that left two girls dead. Now that she is back, the past is haunting her. From the first page of the book, there is a sense of foreboding that lasts throughout the book. The mysteries compound as the past meets the present. There is a ghost trying to tell Frances and her former classmates and friends something. There is a bit of a psychological thriller component to the story that keeps the storyline intriguing. Things that go bump in the night takes on a new meaning in this story. This book has everything from murder, to action, to scary moments, to thrills, and much more. I hated putting it down to go to sleep at night. I finished it in two days. It is that enthralling!
In The Haunting of Hadleigh Estate, Cassie and her husband Charlie find themselves fixing up her Uncle's estate to sell following his murder. It was a great plan until doors start locking themselves, their young son mysteriously escapes his crib and playpen, and they find him in locked rooms laughing with someone or something unseen, and then things start disappearing, including their son. This story is a thriller that keeps you on edge. Again from the first page, there is an action-packed sequence that leads to murder. From there, you are completely hooked. The haunting part is scary and then seems quite natural. Connor Donnelly does an excellent job of making the paranormal seem normal and wholly acceptable. The Haunting of Hadleigh Estate is a bit of a who done it as Frances tries to solve her Uncle James' murder while trying not to lose her son and husband and her sanity in the process. I read this story in one day, sleep be damned! I had my theories about what was going on and found myself putting my two cents worth in as the story moved along.
This boxset contains two books that are very engaging and tell incredibly compelling stories. I look forward to more like this from Sklar Finn and Connor Donnelly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Frances returns to Thackeray School as a teacher. She attended there twenty years earlier and swore never to return following a tragic incident that left two girls dead. Now that she is back, the past is haunting her. From the first page of the book, there is a sense of foreboding that lasts throughout the book. The mysteries compound as the past meets the present. There is a ghost trying to tell Frances and her former classmates and friends something. There is a bit of a psychological thriller component to the story that keeps the storyline intriguing. Things that go bump in the night takes on a new meaning in this story. This book has everything from murder, to action, to scary moments, to thrills, and much more. I hated putting it down to go to sleep at night. I finished it in two days. It is that enthralling!
In The Haunting of Hadleigh Estate, Cassie and her husband Charlie find themselves fixing up her Uncle's estate to sell following his murder. It was a great plan until doors start locking themselves, their young son mysteriously escapes his crib and playpen, and they find him in locked rooms laughing with someone or something unseen, and then things start disappearing, including their son. This story is a thriller that keeps you on edge. Again from the first page, there is an action-packed sequence that leads to murder. From there, you are completely hooked. The haunting part is scary and then seems quite natural. Connor Donnelly does an excellent job of making the paranormal seem normal and wholly acceptable. The Haunting of Hadleigh Estate is a bit of a who done it as Frances tries to solve her Uncle James' murder while trying not to lose her son and husband and her sanity in the process. I read this story in one day, sleep be damned! I had my theories about what was going on and found myself putting my two cents worth in as the story moved along.
This boxset contains two books that are very engaging and tell incredibly compelling stories. I look forward to more like this from Sklar Finn and Connor Donnelly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 9, 2020
The Haunting of Thackery School
When Frances Teller accepts a job teaching at the prestigious Thackeray School in Vermont, she learns that the ghosts who haunt the hallways have adirect connection to her dangerous past. Now Frances must come to terms with the crime she committed as a student--before history repeats itself.
The Haunting of Hadliegh Estate
To Cassie King the small town of Playa del sol used to be an ironically named summer vacations spot for her family. But when she gets terrible news that takes her back her uncle's home there she finds that the town isn't as innocent as her childhood memories would have her believe. Strange things start to happen in the old house and soon enough Cassie is forced to deal with some hard truths.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Frances Teller accepts a job teaching at the prestigious Thackeray School in Vermont, she learns that the ghosts who haunt the hallways have adirect connection to her dangerous past. Now Frances must come to terms with the crime she committed as a student--before history repeats itself.
The Haunting of Hadliegh Estate
To Cassie King the small town of Playa del sol used to be an ironically named summer vacations spot for her family. But when she gets terrible news that takes her back her uncle's home there she finds that the town isn't as innocent as her childhood memories would have her believe. Strange things start to happen in the old house and soon enough Cassie is forced to deal with some hard truths.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 30, 2020
3 stars The Haunting of Thackery School:
Could definitely use some proofreading for continuity. (i.e. at location 2889 [Kindle edition] “Frances took the opportunity to drain her glass.” At location 2896 (without refilling her glass) “Frances drained the glass.” At location 2904 “ “I’m thankful for old friends,” she said finally, draining her glass. Harmony discreetly passed her the bottle of wine.” [where she, finally, refilled the glass she had emptied three times]).
“Frances ran to Jane’s side, where she lay on the kerosene-soaked floor, clutching her arm and howling.” Like they couldn’t smell the kerosene the minute they entered the room?
The story itself was good; some interesting twists and turns to keep one guessing.
5 stars The Haunting of Hadliegh Estate:
I really enjoyed this story. Cassie tries to solve her uncles murder (ruled an accident) and his ghost helps her along the way. The writing was suspenseful and flowed beautifully. The characters were well written.
Could definitely use some proofreading for continuity. (i.e. at location 2889 [Kindle edition] “Frances took the opportunity to drain her glass.” At location 2896 (without refilling her glass) “Frances drained the glass.” At location 2904 “ “I’m thankful for old friends,” she said finally, draining her glass. Harmony discreetly passed her the bottle of wine.” [where she, finally, refilled the glass she had emptied three times]).
“Frances ran to Jane’s side, where she lay on the kerosene-soaked floor, clutching her arm and howling.” Like they couldn’t smell the kerosene the minute they entered the room?
The story itself was good; some interesting twists and turns to keep one guessing.
5 stars The Haunting of Hadliegh Estate:
I really enjoyed this story. Cassie tries to solve her uncles murder (ruled an accident) and his ghost helps her along the way. The writing was suspenseful and flowed beautifully. The characters were well written.
February 4, 2020
Haunted Secrets is a box set with two scary, suspenseful and captivating stories. The writing is great and descriptive, the stories are interesting and the characters are great. If you love ghost stories with unexpected twists and page turning storylines then this box set is for you. I recommend this box set and this author to everyone who loves hauntings. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
June 19, 2020
Started off haunting finished cozy
While riveting is an overused word to describe many books, it really doesn't apply to this box set. It started out somewhat as a scary haunted house but quickly became a predictable cozy mystery. I did enjoy that the plot had many characters and twists to keep you guessing but just not riveting. Still, I believe it is a four star overall for location and characters you can easily picture from great descriptions.
While riveting is an overused word to describe many books, it really doesn't apply to this box set. It started out somewhat as a scary haunted house but quickly became a predictable cozy mystery. I did enjoy that the plot had many characters and twists to keep you guessing but just not riveting. Still, I believe it is a four star overall for location and characters you can easily picture from great descriptions.
July 16, 2020
Good story but some farfetched information. FIrst I don't know ANYWHERE in the USA where you can buy a handgun and walk out with it. RIfle MAYBE---but HANDGUN? NO WAY. Also you can't buy a weapon without a PERMIT. MAJOR OVERSIGHTS BY THE AUTHOR...
Still it was a good story for the most part.
Still it was a good story for the most part.
January 31, 2020
This is a great book set. Both books are well written and keeps your interest. Both books keep you drawn in throughout and are hard to put down. I recommend 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.
February 8, 2020
These two stories are some of my favorite by this author, who just happens to be a favorite author as well. Both stories are compelling reads with great characters.
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.
March 2, 2020
Good read
Two books in one that are enjoyable,i really like second story with the twist in it. The first one wasn't bad either.ghost stories with suspense,great mix. Couple the chapters repeated with e reader
Two books in one that are enjoyable,i really like second story with the twist in it. The first one wasn't bad either.ghost stories with suspense,great mix. Couple the chapters repeated with e reader
November 18, 2022
Great
Hard to put this story down. There were a few pages that repeated themselves and I wondered if this story had originally been released in serial chapters. Great characters and plot.
Hard to put this story down. There were a few pages that repeated themselves and I wondered if this story had originally been released in serial chapters. Great characters and plot.
April 21, 2020
Great Reads
Fascinating books, keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. Couldn't put them down.
Fascinating books, keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. Couldn't put them down.
March 5, 2021
Wonderful read.
Would recommend it to anyone adult or teen! It is fast moving and very interesting. I loved it. Highly recommend.
Would recommend it to anyone adult or teen! It is fast moving and very interesting. I loved it. Highly recommend.
August 26, 2021
Haunted goodness.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in mysterious happenings. Really kept my interest until I finished.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in mysterious happenings. Really kept my interest until I finished.
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