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The Evergreen Motel #2
Haunted
Haunted is the most-anticipated second installment of The Evergreen Motel series by internationally bestselling horror author Marc Layton.Kyle sputters in shock as he lays bleeding beside Aly on the floor. The allegations being broadcasted on the local news have opened the floodgates on the suppressed memories from the night Aly fled for her life.Maybe she isn’t as innocent as she thought she was after all.On the run from Kyle and after the situation at The Evergreen Motel, Aly knows she can’t stay and jeopardize Phil’s life. Confused and frightened, she takes off at dawn’s first light, desperate to escape her pursuer.Yet, after her new revelation, she realizes there are more malevolent forces at play. Forces that are even more menacing and pervasive than Kyle. And the answer lies in The Evergreen Motel. She needs to return and uncover the truth.Will Aly ever get back to The Evergreen Motel alive? Will she find out why she’s being haunted by these mysterious entities?
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2020
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About the author
Marc Layton
35 books143 followersMarc Layton is the internationally bestselling horror author of The Haunting Of Bridge Manor, The Evergreen Motel and The Evil Inside. The only child of American expats, he grew up on a farm in northern Germany, went to boarding school in a remote part of Scandinavia and then returned to his familial roots for University in New Hampshire where he then settled. As an avid traveler, a voracious reader and a professional antiques dealer, Layton is never at a loss for inspiration and ever since he can remember he’s been consumed by the things that go bump in the night. Layton lives and works out of a cottage near the water in Portsmouth, NH and spends his free time hiking with his wife and trusty Australian Shepard Lily.
Visit https://linktr.ee/MarcLayton to learn more or find Marc Layton on social @authormarclayton
Visit https://linktr.ee/MarcLayton to learn more or find Marc Layton on social @authormarclayton
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October 24, 2021
Confusing!
Rebecca is continuing her chaotic traveling, as she fearfully wanders the roads trying to escape her ghosts.
Things get a bit confusing. 🤷🏽♀️
Rebecca is continuing her chaotic traveling, as she fearfully wanders the roads trying to escape her ghosts.
Things get a bit confusing. 🤷🏽♀️
May 7, 2020
Plagued by revenants
The second part of the book was suspenseful. The young lady is in a quandary. Are the ghosts a figment of her imagination? She is not the only one who can see them. The ghost of the owner's wife keeps appearing and disappearing. She leaves the motel but the ghost does not leave her and causes her to have an accident. Fortunately she gets a lift to the nearest town and at the motel she is staying in, she discovers a shocking truth which shakes her to her very core. This story will have you on the edge of your seat.
The second part of the book was suspenseful. The young lady is in a quandary. Are the ghosts a figment of her imagination? She is not the only one who can see them. The ghost of the owner's wife keeps appearing and disappearing. She leaves the motel but the ghost does not leave her and causes her to have an accident. Fortunately she gets a lift to the nearest town and at the motel she is staying in, she discovers a shocking truth which shakes her to her very core. This story will have you on the edge of your seat.
May 14, 2020
Book Two of "EverGreen Motel" series,40 pages to read! Aly,she keeps getting herself into trouble! Now she's not only running,she's hiding! Still seeing a dead woman, sneaking around ,no where to go,one might it's her ex boyfriend is after her the next thing he's dead? What is going on? Very short story in this book but it so covers so much ground and things are starting to make sense to Aly and the reader,or really,do you think so? Off to book three,let's see what strange things are happening in this next drama ,mystery story of is there really a crime and is there really a dead woman following her? Guess what! Not telling,read!!
February 20, 2020
This book is so good you have no idea what is going to happen from one page to another. Sometimes I am not even sure who or what to believe. I just have to say since I believe in ghosts that Phil’d deceased wife turned ghost shows up again. Don’t want to give away any spoilers so I will just say this is a MUST READ after you read Sleepless at the Evergreen Motel. This one kept me on pins and needles for a while wondering what was coming next. I can’t wait until the next book comedy out to see where Marc Layton goes with it. He is a GREAT suthor
April 28, 2020
Like book 1, Haunted is short on pages but they are packed with ghostly craziness and that all consuming fear escalates to helplessness. I can feel her desperation, but I’m fearful for what she plans to do.
Book 3 is a must read! But, so are books 1 and 2. This short story series is that good, no, it’s better than good, it’s an excellent goodread.
Book 3 is a must read! But, so are books 1 and 2. This short story series is that good, no, it’s better than good, it’s an excellent goodread.
April 18, 2020
Disturbing but I couldn't put it down!
The only thing wrong with this book is the length. It is very short. I still give it a 5 star rating because I couldn't put it down. You just get sucked in to the madness and can't let go. On to part three!
The only thing wrong with this book is the length. It is very short. I still give it a 5 star rating because I couldn't put it down. You just get sucked in to the madness and can't let go. On to part three!
May 10, 2020
Excellent cliffhangers
Each part of this story leads to another part of the book. I like this short version because everthing has happened, has done so quickly. Both parts have been quick to get through. I’m on to part 3; Chased.
Each part of this story leads to another part of the book. I like this short version because everthing has happened, has done so quickly. Both parts have been quick to get through. I’m on to part 3; Chased.
May 17, 2020
Confused, but in a good way!
What a ride, this book keeps you guessing the whole time. I'm really not sure where it's going but I want to find out. The characters are so well written that you are rooting for things to work out right. Spooky moments everywhere, so look out!
What a ride, this book keeps you guessing the whole time. I'm really not sure where it's going but I want to find out. The characters are so well written that you are rooting for things to work out right. Spooky moments everywhere, so look out!
May 21, 2020
The Evergreen Motel: Haunted is part two in the series. This short story is a thrilling read as you follow Aly’s continued attempted escape from her ex. What we find out leads us to more questions then answers as the tale ends in another cliffhanger.
May 28, 2020
Wildly imaginative! Twisted & suspenseful! Wonderful characters. Interesting plot. Vivid descriptions. Simply a GREAT read!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
May 29, 2020
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.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
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.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
June 26, 2020
Julie Johnson
This book was great!! I could not put it down! It grabbed me from the beginning!! The ghost made it even better with Aly being afraid of everything with Kyle!! Keep up the good work! I look forward to the next book!!!
This book was great!! I could not put it down! It grabbed me from the beginning!! The ghost made it even better with Aly being afraid of everything with Kyle!! Keep up the good work! I look forward to the next book!!!
July 19, 2020
Strange things happen here!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE STORIES!
Things are getting really. really scary in the Evergreen Motel! Will she be able to figure it out?? You'll have to read to find out!!!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE STORIES!
Things are getting really. really scary in the Evergreen Motel! Will she be able to figure it out?? You'll have to read to find out!!!
November 2, 2020
Reading this on Kindle Unlimited because why not? It’s a fast paced suspense filled thriller mixed with paranormal activity and it’s pretty good. I am totally going to finish the series as they are quick reads!! I recommend!!
February 22, 2020
Enjoyed this book
I really enjoyed this book as well as the first. I can't wait for the next one. I Definitely recommend this series.
I really enjoyed this book as well as the first. I can't wait for the next one. I Definitely recommend this series.
April 6, 2020
A good second part to this 3 part series from Mark Layton! Brilliant! I wasn't expecting the twists & turns that were in this book! Well written & full of suspense! I liked it!
May 29, 2020
Love this series, full of twists and turns!
I love that the stories are so intense and interesting. Great author, check him out if you love chills and thrills!
I love that the stories are so intense and interesting. Great author, check him out if you love chills and thrills!
June 25, 2020
Part 2
This is part 2 of an interesting ghost story. It's well written and has the charms of an old ghost story told over camp fires.
This is part 2 of an interesting ghost story. It's well written and has the charms of an old ghost story told over camp fires.
October 30, 2021
As good as #1. Gripping mystery and some horror. I love Marc Layton’s writings. Can’t wait to start # 3 here I go!
April 7, 2022
This book was better than the last one, but would have been better if it had been written as a complete story.
October 21, 2023
Even better than the first part! I'm hooked and the suspense is right on point.
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