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The Ghosts of Crowford #8
The Curse of the Crowford Grand
The year is 1929, and the Crowford Grand stands in ruins. Once a successful luxury hotel, now the Grand is a dark, empty shell. But are its rooms entirely empty?
As a terrible snowstorm hits Crowford, one man decides to take refuge in the hotel. At first Thomas Skellen assumes that he's alone, but he quickly starts to notice signs that he's got company. He soon runs into Virginia, a strange girl who claims to have been hiding away in the hotel for almost a year. If Virginia is to be believed, the hotel is home to several ghosts, and the living are cursed to remain forever.
Determined to prove Virginia wrong, Thomas tries to leave, only to discover that her claims are true. The ghosts of the Crowford Grand have their own plans, and death awaits anyone who tries to escape. Meanwhile, two police officers are also making their way to the hotel, pushing through the blizzard in a desperate attempt to track down a murderous fugitive.
As a terrible snowstorm hits Crowford, one man decides to take refuge in the hotel. At first Thomas Skellen assumes that he's alone, but he quickly starts to notice signs that he's got company. He soon runs into Virginia, a strange girl who claims to have been hiding away in the hotel for almost a year. If Virginia is to be believed, the hotel is home to several ghosts, and the living are cursed to remain forever.
Determined to prove Virginia wrong, Thomas tries to leave, only to discover that her claims are true. The ghosts of the Crowford Grand have their own plans, and death awaits anyone who tries to escape. Meanwhile, two police officers are also making their way to the hotel, pushing through the blizzard in a desperate attempt to track down a murderous fugitive.
- GenresHorror
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2021
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Amy Cross
664 books1,677 followersAmy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
June 20, 2021
Spooky and macabre!
Another good story from the haunting town of Crowford. This series just keeps getting better and better. A faded hotel where the guests cannot leave and the staff pursue their own agenda, in a never ending time loop. Deliciously spooky!
Another good story from the haunting town of Crowford. This series just keeps getting better and better. A faded hotel where the guests cannot leave and the staff pursue their own agenda, in a never ending time loop. Deliciously spooky!
July 1, 2022
My enjoyment of the book was spoilt slightly by my confusion of which date line I was in. It could be my age or the fact that when I'm reading in bed, I often 'drop off' and as a result, the Kindle falls from my hands and moves on at least ten pages. I wake up because the dog has got fed up with my Kindle resting on his back, and has moved, so it flops on the bed, adding yet another ten pages.
I am convinced that some of the ghosts from Crowford Grand have jumped from the book into my mind. and jumbled up the ghosts from the non ghosts, back to being ghosts again.
All said and done, it was a good book and I can give it 5 stars because I believe it was my own actions that confused me not anything to do with Amy.
I am convinced that some of the ghosts from Crowford Grand have jumped from the book into my mind. and jumbled up the ghosts from the non ghosts, back to being ghosts again.
All said and done, it was a good book and I can give it 5 stars because I believe it was my own actions that confused me not anything to do with Amy.
March 9, 2022
Enjoy!
For the next few minutes the flat stood in absolute silence, save for the sound of cars passing on the street below. Someone shouted in the distance, and eventually a bump rang out from the flat above, but otherwise the empty space of flat 408 remained completely undisturbed. Finally, however, a faint shadow fell against the wall in one of the corners, a shadow that couldn't possibly have been cast by anything in the room. The shadow persisted, shifting slightly as if some hidden presence was slowly starting to break through. As the shadow began to fade, the silence of the flat seemed somehow to swell with expectation, as if the room was holding its breath.
For the next few minutes the flat stood in absolute silence, save for the sound of cars passing on the street below. Someone shouted in the distance, and eventually a bump rang out from the flat above, but otherwise the empty space of flat 408 remained completely undisturbed. Finally, however, a faint shadow fell against the wall in one of the corners, a shadow that couldn't possibly have been cast by anything in the room. The shadow persisted, shifting slightly as if some hidden presence was slowly starting to break through. As the shadow began to fade, the silence of the flat seemed somehow to swell with expectation, as if the room was holding its breath.
May 12, 2021
The best for last
If the 8 books in the Crowford series, this was my favorite. The author didn't provide a detailed past of the two main characters, Thomas and Virginia, but that wasn't necessary for this story full of ghosts, mysteries, and even a hint of romance. I am sad this is the last of the series.I will miss Crowfor d.
If the 8 books in the Crowford series, this was my favorite. The author didn't provide a detailed past of the two main characters, Thomas and Virginia, but that wasn't necessary for this story full of ghosts, mysteries, and even a hint of romance. I am sad this is the last of the series.I will miss Crowfor d.
July 1, 2021
Another enjoyable ghost story from this author, this time within the Crowford Grand, a hotel that's way past its best.
Fast-paced, this story has multiple characters - goodies, villains and ghosts - but who is what?
It's gruesome and scary, atmospheric and sad, and certainly has all the elements for this genre. I would not like to live in Crowford.
Worth a look.
Fast-paced, this story has multiple characters - goodies, villains and ghosts - but who is what?
It's gruesome and scary, atmospheric and sad, and certainly has all the elements for this genre. I would not like to live in Crowford.
Worth a look.
April 12, 2025
A relatively average ghost story, but still pretty enjoyable. A person who was hung up on running the hotel comes back as a ghost and tries to stop everyone who enters from leaving. And lots of people enter during this novel, most of them fighting among each other and with the ghost. Entertaining stuff.
June 18, 2021
This is a very entertaining series
I finally am caught up on the series and I haven't grown tired of it yet. I'm glad that the outcome of the story was different than what I thought it would be, about half way though the book.
I finally am caught up on the series and I haven't grown tired of it yet. I'm glad that the outcome of the story was different than what I thought it would be, about half way though the book.
May 26, 2021
Awesome
I so enjoy this series of books. And was glad to see that there will be another up in line.
I so enjoy this series of books. And was glad to see that there will be another up in line.
June 16, 2021
A haunting with a difference
Really love this series.
Although you can read in any order I recommend to read in sequence, each gets better than the last.
Really love this series.
Although you can read in any order I recommend to read in sequence, each gets better than the last.
July 1, 2021
Great!
I couldn’t put this down! Very interesting, spooky and almost believable! But, it’s a ghost story, and it’s told VERY well!
I couldn’t put this down! Very interesting, spooky and almost believable! But, it’s a ghost story, and it’s told VERY well!
August 16, 2021
Not as good as the rest of the books in the series. It's lacking on info.
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October 1, 2021Very good
An interesting combination of a murder mystery and a haunted hotel, this was a fascinating and entertaining read with a lot of twists.
An interesting combination of a murder mystery and a haunted hotel, this was a fascinating and entertaining read with a lot of twists.
December 12, 2021
Excellent as always
June 21, 2022
Slightly boring
L
A bit slow and boring. Not the usual Amy Cross brilliance. Next one will be better I hope. Fingers crossed
L
A bit slow and boring. Not the usual Amy Cross brilliance. Next one will be better I hope. Fingers crossed
April 16, 2023
Another great book
Great imagination from Amy Cross, loved reading this book, didn’t want to put it down. Looking forward to the next book as always.
Great imagination from Amy Cross, loved reading this book, didn’t want to put it down. Looking forward to the next book as always.
July 12, 2023
Good read. This series seems to finally be picking up. Love the vibe of you can't leave once you enter the grand. Ghosts were fun. They all had good back stories.
December 15, 2025
Series
Excellent, easy read from Amy Cross. I downloaded it from Kindle Unlimited and is a book I would purchase if I hadn’t read it here.
Excellent, easy read from Amy Cross. I downloaded it from Kindle Unlimited and is a book I would purchase if I hadn’t read it here.
October 17, 2021
Great Book
So good I was sad when it ended. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
All Amy Cross’s books are great
So good I was sad when it ended. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
All Amy Cross’s books are great
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