The Haunted Mansion

by Mark Forrest, Deborah Simpkins (Illustrator)

The year is 1860. Charlotte lives with her parents in the shadow of their only possession, the Entwhistle Mansion, a huge building doomed to crumble and rot as it is overflowing with hundreds of ghosts, spirits and phantoms. Armed only with the book “The Scientific Analysis of Ghosts, Beasties and Bogles” by the renowned ghost hunter A.E.Cronin, Charlotte decides to rid the mansion of its occupants, so allowing her mother and father to sell the cursed building. But once inside she finds far more than just a few unfortunate spirits. With every room haunted, a mad scientist, a giant spider and a crazed monster stalking the corridors, Charlotte’s courage will be tested to breaking point. Yet aided by the strangest ghost hunting colleague ever, she just might have a chance of completing her mission and escaping the mansion with her life. Filled with thrills, scares and a fair amount of hot chocolate, are you brave enough to enter the Entwhistle Mansion?

252 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2014

About the author

With two children, two cats, and a a wife he loves very much; Mark likes to write in his spare time. He is always pleasantly surprised when someone likes his work.

Reviews

[Jeanine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rather charming haunted house story.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book. Like the Harry Potter series, this book was written for children but is well enough written that an adult can enjoy it as well. The characters are well rounded and the ambiance is such that you have no trouble suspending reality and will willingly fall into young Charlotte's world. Fast paced and easy to read, I highly recommend this book and will be getting the other two books in the trilogy in order to continue to follow Charlotte on her adventures.

[Emma Rosina · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very good read with captivating characters and multiple plot lines that give off an amazing sense of a new world in the book.

[Noya-san ~Mental Gothic Demon~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's really good. I'm looking foward to read another book by this author ^w^

[Anne Peugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Redundant!

This adventure began well but young Charlotte's ghost killing adventures soon became too much of a good thing and all I wanted was for it to be OVER! I cannot imagine what a sequel would contain since the author seemingly went through an huge list of every imaginable ghost in book 1. I won't be reading more from this author.

[Connie Cassell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte was determined to rid the mansion of the ghosts so her parents could live there. She encountered a lot of them and some were nice and others were nasty! After dealing with all of them, she left the mansion just in time because it fell completely down and was left with a big pit where it had been! Must read to find out all she went through!!

[Flamingcrystal Flamingcrystal]

Very good.

This book/story should be made into a movie. It is a page turner and would keep your attention to the very end. I would recommend this book to new/ young adults and adults who are fans of paranormal and fantasy stories.

[Christopher Rolen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Young Ghostbuster Extraordinary

I was entangled in the tale of haunting and bravery of a young girl and mold! It wasn't an ordinary ghost 👻story but with characters you met and liked. Can't wait to read book 2!

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

More Than One Ghost

12 year old Charlotte Entwhistle decided to go into the Entwhistle Mansion to get rid of the ghost so she and her parents could sell it. But she found alot more than she thought was in there.

[Ann Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I found this book to be very entertaining and didn't want to put it down. Will definitely read the next book.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book and very well written. I recommend it to everyone who enjoys a good read with excellent characters and lots of exciting action.

[gene spainhour · Rating 1 out of 5]

Child book

I felt I was reading a Disney book where everything comes alive not to impressed with this book it's so childish.

[Robert Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a smashing read.

I speed this book just to see what it was like. It turned out to be fantastic, I couldn't put it down. Now for the next in the series.

[lucky 13 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 for me

[Briana Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing !!

Such a wonderful tale and so entertaining!!! I enjoyed reading about charlottes adventure with the fungus ! It’s a must read !

[Cindy Elliot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, easy read...

Mark Forrest wrote an entertaining story. If you are one with a vivid imagination, read it when NOT alone! Parts of this story May chill you...