I Reside Here

by Michael Richan

Ruby is terrified of the menacing girl who haunts the hallway outside her bedroom.The ghost orders her to leave, but Ruby has nowhere else to go – her parents went missing, so she’s been sent to live with a relative she hardly knows in a strange mansion brimming with secrets. Specters haunt hidden closets, entire sections of the house have been declared off-limits, and Arthur, the young boy living with her, seems to possess a strange ability to see supernatural entities. As she discovers the mysteries of the mansion, she learns just how dire her and Arthur’s situation has become – or is it all imagined? Just paranoia? To survive, she’ll need to unlock abilities of her own and come face-to-face with the terrors that inhabit their home. I Reside Here is a fast-paced paranormal mystery, part of the River universe. It is a stand-alone novel; no prior reading of any other book is required in order to enjoy it. Praise for Michael Richan from Amazon "Awesome ghost story with wonderful characters and a great plot!" “Truly scary.” "Finally found a book that got under my nerves!" “Couldn't put it down...wanted the story to go on and on.” “Very few authors can pull me in immediately and make me feel as though I were reading about old friends. Stephen King always has, and I can now add Michael Richan to the list.” “Some of the most delightful reading I have done in a long time.” "This was a great horror book. I absolutely loved it, and I know you will too! Keep the lights on when reading!"

Genres: Horror, Young Adult, Fiction

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 4, 2021

About the author

Michael Richan lives in Washington State. He has written horror fiction for over forty years.

He's the author of several best selling series, including "The River," 'The Downwinders," and "The Dark River." All are set within The River universe.

He's also the author of other best selling titles such as "The Haunting of Pitmon House", "The Coldwater Haunting", and "The Seances".

Visit michaelrichan.com to learn more about the series and to see a suggested reading order. Follow Michael via email and receive the free novella "Residual". You can also follow him via Twitter @michaelrichan.

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I RESIDE HERE, by Michael Richan started out with a very interesting premise. I think it may be a bit confusing to those who haven't read some of his other "RIVER" based stories, although it is a standalone. About a third of the way in, I thought that the action/events picked up dramatically, and it carried me through to the end.

An end, that just felt a little too....unfinished...somehow, for my taste.

Overall, a good read that kept me wanting to know more, but could have done with a more "concrete understanding" of the conclusion.

[Karen Saunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this is the beginning of another great series.

I have been following Michael Richan since the first book and have loved everyone of them. The concept of gifted and the river is fun and scary at the same time. I highly recommend this series of books. See his website for the suggested reading order.

[Diana Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an engaging read.

This was a bookI could not put down because I wanted to know more about Ruby and Arthur. There were times when reading in the dark gave me chills, especially every time Heidi showed up. I ended feeling bad for her. I am glad I read it. It was chilly fun.

[Marjorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it. Read in just a couple of hours.

At times I felt I was ready a teenager book. But the story behind it, kept my interest. I have gone back to start of this series, going into the River. See where this all begins. This book leads to a lot of questions.

[Natalie Grandinetti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad

I really like Ruby and Arthur. I'd like to read them grown up and dealing with things via the River. Not giving anything away, so others could form their own opinions. This book was worth wanting to read the next in the series.

[Kare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect read,always.

Mr. Richan is a fantastic find. Highly recommend all his work. Intriguing and captivating with each one. Perfect for those lunch time get away from work reads. Now, I find myself searching for more.

[Micky Parise · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time reading Michael Richan. Have to say really enjoyed this book. Characters were top notch, story flowed and plot was great. This should really be under YA category. Reminded me of the Goose Bump series. Recommend.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a different kind of ghost story. The pace of the story was good, and I found the narration by a 10 yr old interesting. Probably not going to read the next book in this series though. One was enough.

[Lindsey Hawkins Gould · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starts out well...

This story starts out pretty well but goes downhill about halfway through. It ends up being pretty ridiculous. I love a good horror story, but this one misses the mark.

[LAURA WILLIAMS]

He always writes the strangest books but love them wish this had a part 2

[Steve Osten · Rating 2 out of 5]

Childish

If I would have known that this book was meant for kids I would have left it alone. So I won't be reading the second part.

[ruby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine

It is written for people who enjoy mysteries of mind control along with creepy things happening. Teens who like frightening stories will love it.

[Danielle Buchino · Rating 5 out of 5]

haunting

Tragedy strikes and Ruby finds herself adjusting to a new family I. A
haunted house. Ruby must determine what the ghost wants of her.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Amazing book. The end kinda cut off for me but realized that there is a second book. Can't wait to get answers to my questions.

[Scott Shjefte · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining tale of a young girl whose parents are missing, she finds a new place in the world... Received Free from Amazon.