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Haunted
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF UNSPEAKABLE COMES A TERRIFYINGLY ATMOSPHERIC SUPERNATURAL THRILLER.
SEE the terror. FEAR the truth.
Their therapist told them that a mutual project would be useful. That it would help them reconnect. Heal.
That’s why when Marco Battista inherits a highly desirable property perched on a clifftop location in the idyllic fishing village of Porthcove, he and his wife see it as the perfect opportunity to turn their lives around.
The plan is simple. Move-in, renovate, and get the property sold in time for Christmas.
But first, they'll need to survive what's inside.
SEE the terror. FEAR the truth.
Their therapist told them that a mutual project would be useful. That it would help them reconnect. Heal.
That’s why when Marco Battista inherits a highly desirable property perched on a clifftop location in the idyllic fishing village of Porthcove, he and his wife see it as the perfect opportunity to turn their lives around.
The plan is simple. Move-in, renovate, and get the property sold in time for Christmas.
But first, they'll need to survive what's inside.
546 pages, Paperback
First published December 24, 2020
583 people are currently reading
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About the author
Tony Marturano
20 books125 followersTony Marturano is a British bestselling author and photographer with a passion for storytelling and creativity. He began his writing career as a playwright before turning to novels, with his first book, NIMBUS – ‘Hell on Earth’. Tony's range of work spans across genres, with successful books including the supernatural thriller, UNSPEAKABLE, and the critically acclaimed psychological thriller, PSYCHOSIS. Both PSYCHOSIS and its sequel, HAUNTED, became Amazon No1 Bestsellers, and the third installment, CURSED, followed suit. With his new supernatural horror series, Sinister, set to achieve similar success.
Tony's love of photography also fuels his creative expression, with a focus on stock photography available from multiple sites, including GETTY-ISTOCK, ADOBE, SHUTTERSTOCK, and others. Tony's photographic eye is evident in his writing, as he often incorporates rich visual details and atmospheric descriptions to create immersive stories.
When not writing or photographing, Tony retreats to the rugged coastline of the Southwest coast of England, Cornwall. This beautiful setting serves as a source of inspiration for both his writing and photography, providing the backdrop for some of his most compelling work.
With a talent for storytelling and a keen eye for capturing stunning images, Tony Marturano is a multi-talented artist whose work spans across mediums and genres. His books are available on Amazon and Audible sites worldwide, and his photography can be found on various stock photography sites.
Tony's love of photography also fuels his creative expression, with a focus on stock photography available from multiple sites, including GETTY-ISTOCK, ADOBE, SHUTTERSTOCK, and others. Tony's photographic eye is evident in his writing, as he often incorporates rich visual details and atmospheric descriptions to create immersive stories.
When not writing or photographing, Tony retreats to the rugged coastline of the Southwest coast of England, Cornwall. This beautiful setting serves as a source of inspiration for both his writing and photography, providing the backdrop for some of his most compelling work.
With a talent for storytelling and a keen eye for capturing stunning images, Tony Marturano is a multi-talented artist whose work spans across mediums and genres. His books are available on Amazon and Audible sites worldwide, and his photography can be found on various stock photography sites.
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January 31, 2024
Marco and Ellie inherit an old house in the South West of England. Dolce Vita so its name. They plan to refurbish and sell it. You'll hear a lot about both characters, they lost their son Toby, Marco rescues a little puppy from a fox, there are some eerie things in the little house. What is going on here? The story is brutally slow. The characters are over developed and unsympathetic. The chapters drag on an on. Nothing happens in that haunted house except some allusions. What a drag. It isn't written in a difficult style or prose but extremely boring. I hoped for more to come but this book definitely wasn't my cup of tea. The cover was the best and what I imagined behind. Only for fans of this author.
December 16, 2021
Well, what can I say. Instead of just getting straight to the haunting and holding the readers interest from the beginning, there is just waffle throughout. The most boring book I’ve ever TRIED to read. After the first two or three pages of the main character describing every and anything, including notes and notes of the repairs to the house, I moved straight to the middle of the book and then just read sentences for the rest of the book whilst fast forwarding to the end. There are haunting books I regularly read which hold my interest from the very first page, but this was definitely not one of them.
September 2, 2021
Loved it!
Haunted is just as good as the first book, Psychosis!
Wow!! So damn good!
And this… THIS is why I was freaking out when I found out that there’s going to be a third book! Ahhhhh!!!!! I’m so excited!!! I can not wait to see what’s in store for Marco, next!
Haunted is just as good as the first book, Psychosis!
Wow!! So damn good!
And this… THIS is why I was freaking out when I found out that there’s going to be a third book! Ahhhhh!!!!! I’m so excited!!! I can not wait to see what’s in store for Marco, next!
December 7, 2021
THIS REVIEW CONTAINS A SPOILER ALERT THAT I WISH I COULD HAVE HAD BEFORE I READ THE BOOK!
I really liked this book. I listened to it on Audible. That was great because they had different actors reading the different characters. They also used sound effects very effectively.
The book was pretty scary and quite intriguing. The spoiler alert that I searched for was about the dog. There is a puppy in this book that I was worried about the whole time I was listening to it. Everything ends up fine with the pup. Hope this helps another crazy animal lover.
It is a great story.
I really liked this book. I listened to it on Audible. That was great because they had different actors reading the different characters. They also used sound effects very effectively.
The book was pretty scary and quite intriguing. The spoiler alert that I searched for was about the dog. There is a puppy in this book that I was worried about the whole time I was listening to it. Everything ends up fine with the pup. Hope this helps another crazy animal lover.
It is a great story.
November 25, 2020
What can I say, this novel was money well spent, I like a nice hefty book for my cash.
Full of old fashioned spookines,with psychological element.
A great follow up to the first book "Psychosis" on occasion second books don't always deliver the goods, this one certainly does,also tugs the emotional heartstrings.
I bought the kindle version but plan to order paperback for a Christmas gift.
A great read.
Full of old fashioned spookines,with psychological element.
A great follow up to the first book "Psychosis" on occasion second books don't always deliver the goods, this one certainly does,also tugs the emotional heartstrings.
I bought the kindle version but plan to order paperback for a Christmas gift.
A great read.
March 13, 2021
Make sure you read Psychosis first.
As much as this is a standalone novel, to full appreciate eh characters and why they are where they are you need to read the other book first.
I read the audiobook edition narrated by Jonathan and Katie Rand - they did a fantastic job.
Just like the first book, this is an emotional ride, stressful and emotional in parts. I was not sure what the ending would bring - I was not disappointed.
As much as this is a standalone novel, to full appreciate eh characters and why they are where they are you need to read the other book first.
I read the audiobook edition narrated by Jonathan and Katie Rand - they did a fantastic job.
Just like the first book, this is an emotional ride, stressful and emotional in parts. I was not sure what the ending would bring - I was not disappointed.
July 4, 2022
Read this series in order for maximum effect
If Dean Koontz, and Stephen King had a baby writer, that baby might grow up to be Tony Marturano. His characters jump off the page , they are so real. The storyline takes you on an unexpected rollercoaster of events and unexpected doings of all kinds. The points of view he writes from, is just fantastic. (Breaking the fourth wall they might say on TV.) Have fun, and great scares.
If Dean Koontz, and Stephen King had a baby writer, that baby might grow up to be Tony Marturano. His characters jump off the page , they are so real. The storyline takes you on an unexpected rollercoaster of events and unexpected doings of all kinds. The points of view he writes from, is just fantastic. (Breaking the fourth wall they might say on TV.) Have fun, and great scares.
May 23, 2021
Very intelligently written. Can't wait to read more of his books!
January 23, 2022
A great read
After the first book I thought no the second one will be lame, I am very happy to say how WRONG I was a smashing read and very creepy .
After the first book I thought no the second one will be lame, I am very happy to say how WRONG I was a smashing read and very creepy .
February 19, 2022
Horrifyingly good
Once started couldn't put the book down. Lots of twists and turns.
Do you believe in ghosts and reincarnation. You may well do after reading this
Once started couldn't put the book down. Lots of twists and turns.
Do you believe in ghosts and reincarnation. You may well do after reading this
September 13, 2022
Creepy and I loved it
April 8, 2021
Haunted
Marco inherits his father's holiday home Dolce Vitae and he and his wife Ellie move in with the intention of renovating the property and selling it on. But Dolce Vitae is a property that seems to.have a life of its own.
So loved this book. The characters are great and the story gripping. This is a supernatural thriller with a difference that is first class.
Highly recommended.
Marco inherits his father's holiday home Dolce Vitae and he and his wife Ellie move in with the intention of renovating the property and selling it on. But Dolce Vitae is a property that seems to.have a life of its own.
So loved this book. The characters are great and the story gripping. This is a supernatural thriller with a difference that is first class.
Highly recommended.
March 19, 2021
What a writer! Best two books I’ve read!
I read Psychosis then Haunted which is the sequel. I couldn’t put Haunted down! It was so original and full of twists and turns. It had everything I love in a book: a creepy haunted country house in a beautiful location, house renovation, psychological mystery. Brilliant.
I read Psychosis then Haunted which is the sequel. I couldn’t put Haunted down! It was so original and full of twists and turns. It had everything I love in a book: a creepy haunted country house in a beautiful location, house renovation, psychological mystery. Brilliant.
June 29, 2021
What a surprise!
I admit, when I started this and continued reading it, I at first thought, well it is a little cliche’, even, dare I say “lukewarm”, but still a good read. And then BOOM!!!! I suggest you read this. I don’t want to give a spoiler alert, but WOW!! I loved it! READ THIS BOOK!!!Just do it!!
I admit, when I started this and continued reading it, I at first thought, well it is a little cliche’, even, dare I say “lukewarm”, but still a good read. And then BOOM!!!! I suggest you read this. I don’t want to give a spoiler alert, but WOW!! I loved it! READ THIS BOOK!!!Just do it!!
November 10, 2021
Absolutely spellbound by this Epic Supernatural Thriller
As mentioned in the heading, this book was absolutely brilliant, I couldn't put it down, becoming more and more worried for Marcos. His wife Elle, a complete witch, no two ways about it, was self-centred and money grabbing who would do anything to destroy her husband in anyway she could just money. So, to say I was spellbound would be a good description and certainly looking forward to reading another best seller.
As mentioned in the heading, this book was absolutely brilliant, I couldn't put it down, becoming more and more worried for Marcos. His wife Elle, a complete witch, no two ways about it, was self-centred and money grabbing who would do anything to destroy her husband in anyway she could just money. So, to say I was spellbound would be a good description and certainly looking forward to reading another best seller.
January 16, 2021
Haunted
Love, love love this book! First, A great plot, A crazy tale , told by the first persons point of view, and some by the seconds diary. Marco has recently been released from having a breakdown. His wife , Ellie is not happy. Marco inherits his fathers home and now the fun begins! It's A truly haunting book, A definite must read!
Love, love love this book! First, A great plot, A crazy tale , told by the first persons point of view, and some by the seconds diary. Marco has recently been released from having a breakdown. His wife , Ellie is not happy. Marco inherits his fathers home and now the fun begins! It's A truly haunting book, A definite must read!
February 28, 2021
Just could not put down ! Adored the writing from the point of view of the main character - takes the reader through the story side by side. A real page turner. At times I was simply too scared to turn the lights out. A hefty book well worth the money, humour intercepted throughout the story just enough to break the atmosphere when things get really scary. Going to miss the characters .
April 19, 2021
I loved this book. The characters, the spookiness, the use of sound effects done just right, the storyline, all were terrific. First reading of this author but won't be my last. I highly recommend this book.
February 28, 2021
Excellent read! Definitely good twist in this book, the ending had me on edge.
First read by this author and not my last for sure.
First read by this author and not my last for sure.
June 2, 2021
Wow
It started out slow and I almost deleted it. I'm happy I have it a chance. It was particularly creepy enough to have me looking over my shoulder! It was sad and wonderful plus had a pleasant ending.
It started out slow and I almost deleted it. I'm happy I have it a chance. It was particularly creepy enough to have me looking over my shoulder! It was sad and wonderful plus had a pleasant ending.
August 20, 2021
Holy shit, this novel... I was riveted from beginning to end. I cannot believe how engaging this novel was. I absolutely adored it. Marco was such a relatable character; his story and the emotions evoked felt so real.
September 12, 2021
Brilliant and Compelling Read
This book is an amazing and complex story that rationalizes the supernatural but also leaves you wondering. Who knows?
What I do know is that it draws it's characters so convincingly you almost believe they're real, even the surreal ones.
This book is an amazing and complex story that rationalizes the supernatural but also leaves you wondering. Who knows?
What I do know is that it draws it's characters so convincingly you almost believe they're real, even the surreal ones.
June 16, 2024
Bit of a drag, and the characters are really hard to like.
June 21, 2025
great sequel, I think i enjoyed psychosis a bit more but both excellent stories. very i terested to see where cursed takes us. really enjoy tony marturano's writing.
February 2, 2021
Haunting
This book captivated me from the word go. So much so, I couldn’t put it down. Very enjoyable, captivating, scary.
This book captivated me from the word go. So much so, I couldn’t put it down. Very enjoyable, captivating, scary.
April 1, 2021
Brilliant
Absolutely gripping story leading on from Psychoses and it doesn't fail to deliver in every aspect of a thriller. From a mental health point of view it had you wondering about Marco's sanity but the ending was amazing! Very worthwhile read!!
Absolutely gripping story leading on from Psychoses and it doesn't fail to deliver in every aspect of a thriller. From a mental health point of view it had you wondering about Marco's sanity but the ending was amazing! Very worthwhile read!!
May 23, 2021
I guessed the twist about halfway through but it is a very enjoyable book.
August 19, 2021
Nail bitingley good
I fell in love with Marco and just could not stand that crazy wife! Good ending too. Read love and enjoy
I fell in love with Marco and just could not stand that crazy wife! Good ending too. Read love and enjoy
April 24, 2021
What a story
Breathtakingly brilliant. My love for the flawed Marco grew even more in this book. Psychosis was amazing but this was another level. I'm afraid to write more for fear of spoilers but the last third of the book I was really not expecting but it was so gripping I didn't move until I finished it . Bravo Tony
Breathtakingly brilliant. My love for the flawed Marco grew even more in this book. Psychosis was amazing but this was another level. I'm afraid to write more for fear of spoilers but the last third of the book I was really not expecting but it was so gripping I didn't move until I finished it . Bravo Tony
November 6, 2021
Thought Provoking
This book got me Fromm the first to the last page. Can’t wait for the next one, hopefully there is a next one.
This book got me Fromm the first to the last page. Can’t wait for the next one, hopefully there is a next one.
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