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Blindsighted
HE CAN'T SEE YOU, BUT HE KNOWS YOU'RE THERE.
When Nathan and his mother move into their dream home, they think their days are looking up. But when Nathan starts to experience visions of a man with no eyes stalking him, their dream home soon becomes a nightmare.
Soon he starts to see a mysterious ghostly boy that seems to be guiding him towards something.
Can Nathan make sense of what the boy is trying to tell him before the sinister man gets too close, or will he disappear as others have?
When Nathan and his mother move into their dream home, they think their days are looking up. But when Nathan starts to experience visions of a man with no eyes stalking him, their dream home soon becomes a nightmare.
Soon he starts to see a mysterious ghostly boy that seems to be guiding him towards something.
Can Nathan make sense of what the boy is trying to tell him before the sinister man gets too close, or will he disappear as others have?
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2021
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About the author
Gareth Ellis
8 books76 followersGareth started writing a few years ago. Initially, it was a means to get a story that was in his head down on paper, but he quickly found that he enjoyed the process of writing and creating a world. It also helped him cope with some of the ups and downs involved in his bipolar.
His debut book 'Creatures', set in a post-apocalyptic Britain where a lab accident caused the creation of mutated rats that survivors must now battle against, was released in July 2018.
He is a multi-genre author, so far releasing books relating to horror and sci-fi.
When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, gaming and Lego.
He lives in Manchester, UK, with his wife Alex and German Shepherd Athena.
In his blog at garethellis.co.uk, he talks about his latest projects, games and mental health.
His debut book 'Creatures', set in a post-apocalyptic Britain where a lab accident caused the creation of mutated rats that survivors must now battle against, was released in July 2018.
He is a multi-genre author, so far releasing books relating to horror and sci-fi.
When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, gaming and Lego.
He lives in Manchester, UK, with his wife Alex and German Shepherd Athena.
In his blog at garethellis.co.uk, he talks about his latest projects, games and mental health.
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August 2, 2021
Spooky
Blindsighted was everything scary in my childhood. The creepy feeling that there was something else in the room with me. The thought that there was something stalking me around every dark corner. The story tells a tale of Nathan. A boy whom no one believes is experiencing the supernatural, the man with no eyes. Ellis is able to relatable tell the story from Nathan’s perspective and he clearly understands childhood relationships.
There were times, however, that I begged for a faster pace. I caught myself feeling like I had just read something this pages ago. There were some chapters, I felt, that served to only fill space.
Aside from this, I very much enjoyed this story. It was creepy and well told!
Blindsighted was everything scary in my childhood. The creepy feeling that there was something else in the room with me. The thought that there was something stalking me around every dark corner. The story tells a tale of Nathan. A boy whom no one believes is experiencing the supernatural, the man with no eyes. Ellis is able to relatable tell the story from Nathan’s perspective and he clearly understands childhood relationships.
There were times, however, that I begged for a faster pace. I caught myself feeling like I had just read something this pages ago. There were some chapters, I felt, that served to only fill space.
Aside from this, I very much enjoyed this story. It was creepy and well told!
April 28, 2021
Creepy as all hell!
This is the third book I have read by this indie author and I'm definitely a fan. Blindsighted has gone in a completely different direction to the authors last book in that it's a ghost story, not sci-fi. This being said it's a brilliant read and the author has knocked it out of the park again.
The story centers around a young boy (Nathan) and his mom as they move into a new house. As soon as the boy enters the house he starts to be stalked by a creepy man with no eyes. As the story goes on Nathan experiences more and more and the man gets closer and closer.
Nathan has to fight this mysterious man as well as trying to convince those around him of what is happening.
There are certain scenes in this book that I wouldn't recommend reading when sat in a dark room as they will send a chill right through you and make you look at the shadows in a different way.
I don't want to give too much away, but the leaking diary scene was my favorite as it was so well written and the imagery was incredible.
If you're unsure about this book I'd say give it a chance. You will be pleasantly surprised. I'd also suggest reading the authors previous novels, especially The Next Stage.
Bravo!
This is the third book I have read by this indie author and I'm definitely a fan. Blindsighted has gone in a completely different direction to the authors last book in that it's a ghost story, not sci-fi. This being said it's a brilliant read and the author has knocked it out of the park again.
The story centers around a young boy (Nathan) and his mom as they move into a new house. As soon as the boy enters the house he starts to be stalked by a creepy man with no eyes. As the story goes on Nathan experiences more and more and the man gets closer and closer.
Nathan has to fight this mysterious man as well as trying to convince those around him of what is happening.
There are certain scenes in this book that I wouldn't recommend reading when sat in a dark room as they will send a chill right through you and make you look at the shadows in a different way.
I don't want to give too much away, but the leaking diary scene was my favorite as it was so well written and the imagery was incredible.
If you're unsure about this book I'd say give it a chance. You will be pleasantly surprised. I'd also suggest reading the authors previous novels, especially The Next Stage.
Bravo!
May 29, 2022
A stunning haunted house novel
Nathan and his mother move into a new house where Nathan starts to experience paranormal occurrences.
At first look, this book could be compared to many other haunted house stories, but what Ellis does is create a world and characters that feel so realistic they could be your next door neighbours. The villain of the piece, the man with no eyes, is stunningly rendered and I found myself checking dark corners of my house in case he had been summoned. The ending was brilliant and tied everything up nicely. Some books of this type suddenly end, but this slowly produced its amazing end. There are scenes in this novel that you feel like your stepping into, two in particular stick in my kind, one where Nathan is in a dark part of his school, and the other when the words of a diary come to life.
All in all this is a must read for fans of the genre.
Nathan and his mother move into a new house where Nathan starts to experience paranormal occurrences.
At first look, this book could be compared to many other haunted house stories, but what Ellis does is create a world and characters that feel so realistic they could be your next door neighbours. The villain of the piece, the man with no eyes, is stunningly rendered and I found myself checking dark corners of my house in case he had been summoned. The ending was brilliant and tied everything up nicely. Some books of this type suddenly end, but this slowly produced its amazing end. There are scenes in this novel that you feel like your stepping into, two in particular stick in my kind, one where Nathan is in a dark part of his school, and the other when the words of a diary come to life.
All in all this is a must read for fans of the genre.
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March 16, 2022
A truly brilliant psychological/supernatural horror which reminded me of The Babadook, The Conjuring and some elements of The Slender Man mythos.
I loved the relationship between mother and son and the little details (like pancakes, favourite mugs and bullies at school) that made the whole thing feel real and believable.
The man with no eyes was exceptionally well written and had a lot of layers, which Ellis reveals slowly and satisfyingly. The ending was superb (which is hard to pull off in a story like this).
A cracking read that I thoroughly recommend. A good way into horror, too, if it's not normally your thing.
I loved the relationship between mother and son and the little details (like pancakes, favourite mugs and bullies at school) that made the whole thing feel real and believable.
The man with no eyes was exceptionally well written and had a lot of layers, which Ellis reveals slowly and satisfyingly. The ending was superb (which is hard to pull off in a story like this).
A cracking read that I thoroughly recommend. A good way into horror, too, if it's not normally your thing.
June 14, 2022
One word to describe this book. Freaky. The main antagonist in this story is pure creepy personified. The man with no eyes, when he appears, is terrifying and so well written. His interactions with the antagonist, a young boy named Nathan, are brilliant. I implore you to read this book but do not, under any circumstances, read it at night. I honestly had a nightmare involving the man with no eyes the night I started this book. Well done. Such a good read! Already looking forward to the next from this author. I've loved all of them so far.
August 15, 2021
Creepy doesn't begin to describe it.
As a child, I was scared of the dark, and this book reminds me why. Nathan (the main character) moves to a new house with his mom and starts to be stalked by a terrifying man with no eyes. Throughout the story, the man gets closer and closer to Nathan and the boys experiences are truly spooky. You can feel the fear that he feels eliminating from the pages. Blindsighted is another excellent book from this author. I won't be sleeping well tonight.
As a child, I was scared of the dark, and this book reminds me why. Nathan (the main character) moves to a new house with his mom and starts to be stalked by a terrifying man with no eyes. Throughout the story, the man gets closer and closer to Nathan and the boys experiences are truly spooky. You can feel the fear that he feels eliminating from the pages. Blindsighted is another excellent book from this author. I won't be sleeping well tonight.
June 27, 2022
Not my usual genre but I have enjoyed the author’s other works and wanted to support them further by reading this. Exceptionally immersive and well thought out. This author is quickly becoming my favourite indie writer.
May 23, 2021
A well written creepy ghost story.
August 17, 2021
What everyone else has said, brilliant book, and well worth taking a chance on!
November 6, 2021
Fantastic!
August 25, 2022
Excellent spooky read, plus Rogue!
August 30, 2021
Terrifying!
This book is great. Some of the scenes are described so well that you feel like you're in the skin of Nathan, the main character. I read this book just before bed and I'm honestly surprised that I didn't have nightmares. I don't want to spoil anything, but one particular scene in the school is so vivid that I think it will stick with me for a while. Well deserving of 5 stars.
This book is great. Some of the scenes are described so well that you feel like you're in the skin of Nathan, the main character. I read this book just before bed and I'm honestly surprised that I didn't have nightmares. I don't want to spoil anything, but one particular scene in the school is so vivid that I think it will stick with me for a while. Well deserving of 5 stars.
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