Shadows' End: Supernatural Horror with Scary Ghosts & Haunted Houses

by Ron Ripley, Scare Street, Kathryn St. John-Shin (Editor)

To stop the ultimate evil, Shane Ryan faces an impossible choice…Retired Marine Corps sergeant Shane Ryan has seen his share of death and violence. And as far as he’s concerned, the best defense is a good offense. So when he and his friends manage to head off a supernatural attack at a nearby orphanage, he is determined to hunt down whoever is responsible for the carnage.There’s just one problem. The evil behind all this is a hopelessly deranged young boy who has developed the ability to command the restless spirits of the dead.Outnumbered and facing an evil beyond imagination, Shane and his allies must battle their way through an army of wraiths to get to this sinister child. But deep down, he knows there is only one way to bring this nightmare to an end.The only way to stop the boy is to kill him.Can Shane bring himself to do what must be done?

Genres: Horror, Fiction

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2021

About the author

Ron Ripley is a husband and father surviving in New England, a place which seems to be getting colder every day. He grew up across from a disturbingly large cemetery where he managed to scare himself every night before going to bed. Mostly because of the red lights that people put in front of the headstones. Those things are just plain creepy to a kid.

Ron enjoys writing horror, military history and driving through the small towns of New England with his family, collecting books and giving impromptu lectures on military history to his family, who enjoy ignoring him during those dreadful times.

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a wonderfully, goosebump producing series that I hated to see end, but knowing this author there will be plenty more like this. I read the first 5 in the series as they came on the market, but for some unknown reason I had forgotten that there was a #6 book. These books do diffidently need to be read in order as they continue from the one before.

All of the characters appeared in this one, which was great... Shane, Frank and Tom who were busy saving the children in the orphanage from Alex’s experiments. Alex...who was once a great kid that turned evil after a head injury (felt sorry for him in this book and ended up liking Timmy), and what an ending! Now I need to find out what happens to Shane, Jacinta, Tom, Victor, Frank, Timmy, Carl and Eloise.

[Icy_Space_Cobwebs · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the monstrous child Alex Kallistos puts into play his "final experiment" at a Massachusetts orphanage, ghost hunter ex-Marine Shane Ryan collects his damaged and tattered collective to spring into action to save the children and ultimately to stop the murderous, vicious, insane, child-monster. Every moment inspires soul-searching and revelation of past history as all around Shane, his companions suffer brutal injury or death.

Caution: ramped up gore and brutality. War memories. Children endangered.

[Arnis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ja tevi pārņemt vēlme sākt kolekcionēt kādus konkrētus priekšmetus vai salīdzinoši atšķirīgus objektus pēc to funkcijas, bet ar vienu vienīgu vienojušu neordināru aspektu, tad der ļoti rūpīgi apsvērt un izvērtēt, vai tik tiešām būs un ir tā vērts. It īpaši, ja runa, kā tas ir Death Hunter sērijas ietvaros, ir par spoku apsēstiem objektiem. Fakts, kas, ievērojot visus piesardzības pasākumus, ar lielu varbūtību nerezultētos paša kolekcionāra vardarbībā nāvē, jo vairāk, ja kolekcijā ir arī asinskāri spoki, bet pavisam kas cits, ja kāds sērijas sākumā anonīms šo objektu pasūtītājs nolīdzis vairākus kriminālās pasaules pārstāvjus, lai tie viņam šos apsēstos objektus sagādātu lielā kvantumā.

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[Mrs V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely thrilling......as usual!

This series has been brilliant throughout, Ron Ripley certainly knows how to develop well plotted storylines and fill them with great characters.

In this book Shane Ryan continues his quest to destroy Alex Kallistos with the help of his friends, both living and dead. The interaction between Alex and Timmy made me laugh at times and even though Alex was totally mad I couldn't help but feel sorry for him as it wasn't his fault. When Timmy was first introduced in the Worthes Village series I commented at the time that he'd be a great character and indeed he was.

I can't wait for another Shane Ryan series featuring his ghostly friends (and enemies), and the rest of his team.

Highly recommended!!!!

The ending took me a bit by surprise but it was a very good conclusion.

[Rebecca Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex has continued to deteriorate, and his behavior is even causing one of his closest ghost friends, Timmy, to question him. Shane is still determined to find and stop Alex, but the decision is one that is tough for him. Knowing that Alex is still a young adult, Shane grapples with the knowledge that he has to end the tyrant.

Oh my goodness, this book! I was not ready for it to end! This was an amazing series, and I look forward to seeing more from this author!

[Viva McIlnay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great series !!!

I love these books. Amazing stories and characters. Can't wait to see what's next. Just want to keep reading. I have re-read these books more then once waiting on new ones to come out. I tell everyone I know who likes this kind of stuff that they have to check out Ron Ripley. Thank you Ron I enjoy your writing eminencely.

[Kim Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful read

I wait anxiously for each new book from Ron. This one did not disappoint! I am actually going back and reading other Shane, Victor/Tom, et al books because I love them so much. He creates great characters that you can love (or hate if they are bad). Cannot wait for the next one!

[debbie ragan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best of the series

I have read many of the scare street series books and this series is my favorite. Shane Ryan is the best of the best he has done a lot of bad things but always for the greater good. Every series is scary and hard to put down. I binge read them like some folks watch tv.

[Kit Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all of the Shane Ryan series

As a new book in the Hunter series I enjoyed the story.
I liked the fact that Shane didn't have to kill Alex.
Would recommend for supernatural fiction readers

[tracee smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprise ending

This was great story. As always Ron Ripley kept me hanging on by my finger nails as I was transfixed scrambling to read all. Lived along side of each character s experience.

[Lottie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love the continuing story of Shane and his friends. The ending to this book was a bit sad. I hope that sometime in the future, Shane can find true happiness. I also hope that his adventures continue.

[Kristi Benton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t get enough

I never get tired of the stories with Shane Ryan in them. Poor Timmy, I’m glad he was the one to take care of Alex. This makes me want to go back and read the VILLAGE series again until the next book comes out.

[barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read from Mr Ripley Shane has gone through soo much and glad he didn't have to kill the boy and hope he finds some happiness .Very emotional Shane has some great friends both alive and dead look forward to the next .Thank you Mr Ripley for brightening my day .

[Marie Theriault · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Loved it. I read it in one shot. You need to read the other Shane Ryan books first though or you'll be lost! It was full of dead, full of action, full of gore and suspense as well as some interesting twists.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spectacular characters

The best one yet! The final chapter was a real humdinger! The ghosts and their emotions really bring another layer to this series. I only hope we get more Shane Ryan and Eloise.

[Alexandra Mccabery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense and gripping

A fitting end to the series and leaves you wanting more and wondering what comes next and how relationships are going to develop or sour

[britany abernathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

What a roller coaster of a ride. I truly am enjoying this series thus far and can’t wait to see what’s next

[Doug Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I discovered Ron Ripley just a while ago. I have read everything I can so far. Great writer, great characters and story lines.

[Carolyn Evans]

Excellent

A well written and finely plotted book, the grand finale to the Death Hunter series was an enthralling read full of action and horror.

[Asha Cohen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shane

thanks Mr Ripley for giving us Shane Ryan... Can't wait to read what is next for him.. He is a good man

[Dawn Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ghostly kids.

Omg,Ron Ripley you did it again.I can almost feel the cold and see the ghost.You are an awesome story teller.I want more.

[Debbie Mcnally · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to have gotten a free audio book code from Scare street. I am volunteering to leave this review. Fantastic book plenty of twist and turns.

[Elizabeth Renwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Superb book

What a great read,Shane Ryan at his best again, I truly recommend this book to everyone,More of Shane Ryan please .

[Debbie Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprisingly thoughtful ending

This is a great series. Leaves it open for more stories. Whst happened to Eloise ,an Tom, Victor. Leaves everything open.

[Karen L Dubots · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

I have loved everything Ron has written
This series was amazing
I recommend all of his books
Read them all

[Mike Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read all 6 books in this series back to back. These are not standalone novels as the main antagonist is not dealt with until the finale of book six.
I enjoyed this book best of although each novel was excellent and full of evil ghosts and some good ghosts. My first Ripley book was the Berkley Street chronicles and they got darker as each of the 6 books unfolded. I highly recommend Ron Ripley novels and, if you can suspend reality for a while, then belt up for the ride of your life!

[Michelle Dinkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending to a great series. I will always be #teamshaneryan

[Jamilah Mcmillan Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shane Ryan is my best friend!

I need someone to make this series into a movie!!!! These books are everything and more to keep you engaged.

[Mrs T J Giles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shadows End Death Hunter Series book 6 of 6, Ron Ripley, the finale tracking down Alex the final battle, one kid so much power. Gripping gory. Great ending to Series. Kindle 4*

[L.UPCHURCH · Rating 5 out of 5]

RON RIPLEY THE MASTER OF HORROR

What can I say but another fantastic book that I couldn't put down Every chapter went by to quick absolutely brilliant