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Origin
Every haunting has a beginning. And not all of the dead stay buried.
Twenty years before the horrors of Bait, another family tried to make a home in the shadowed countryside. For the Collins family, Leavenshome Farm was meant to be a fresh start – a quiet place to heal after tragedy. But some places don't offer peace. They demand something else entirely.
Still reeling from her sister’s death, teenager Connie Collins knows her family is breaking apart. Her parents barely speak. The house feels wrong – cold, watchful. And then the whispers start. The flickers of movement in the corners of her vision. The unmistakable feeling that she’s not alone.
Connie believes her sister is trying to reach out from beyond the grave. But as the haunting intensifies, she begins to fear that something else is in the house too. Something older. Something cruel. And it doesn’t just want to be seen – it wants to stay.
Some grief opens doors. And once opened, they’re not so easily closed.
Origin is the chilling second book in the Bait trilogy – a haunting tale that reveals the buried origins of the terror that would later consume Leavenshome Farm.
Twenty years before the horrors of Bait, another family tried to make a home in the shadowed countryside. For the Collins family, Leavenshome Farm was meant to be a fresh start – a quiet place to heal after tragedy. But some places don't offer peace. They demand something else entirely.
Still reeling from her sister’s death, teenager Connie Collins knows her family is breaking apart. Her parents barely speak. The house feels wrong – cold, watchful. And then the whispers start. The flickers of movement in the corners of her vision. The unmistakable feeling that she’s not alone.
Connie believes her sister is trying to reach out from beyond the grave. But as the haunting intensifies, she begins to fear that something else is in the house too. Something older. Something cruel. And it doesn’t just want to be seen – it wants to stay.
Some grief opens doors. And once opened, they’re not so easily closed.
Origin is the chilling second book in the Bait trilogy – a haunting tale that reveals the buried origins of the terror that would later consume Leavenshome Farm.
- GenresHorror
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2021
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Amy Cross
708 books1,739 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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January 9, 2022
Descent into madness!
It's not often that I rate a sequel higher than the original story but, this was definitely the case here. Book 1 of the Bait series was (I thought) a bit of a mess but, Book 2 turned out to be a first class horror/ haunted house tale. It had a well crafted plot that was both creepy and scary. Can't wait to read the final instalment.
It's not often that I rate a sequel higher than the original story but, this was definitely the case here. Book 1 of the Bait series was (I thought) a bit of a mess but, Book 2 turned out to be a first class horror/ haunted house tale. It had a well crafted plot that was both creepy and scary. Can't wait to read the final instalment.
May 6, 2025
I like this book best out of all 3 in this series. But, I will say the timeline and details don't always match up, and it's very irritating. It really takes me out of it when I know the author has issues keeping up with their own details and times. This book was the worst offender, though the 3rd one also suffers from this. The first one has issues deciding what it wants to be lore and how they fit within the setting while making sense. Also, all 3 books have several grammar and spelling errors.
The overall story is fine, but the characters are all written with the same personalities recycled. Something I've noticed with just about every Amy Cross book I've read. She has a handful of personalities that she enjoys writing and just gives them sprinkles of different plots.
This book is good for you if you want a quick gore book with some ghost spooks. Don't expect a masterpiece, but it is entertaining.
The overall story is fine, but the characters are all written with the same personalities recycled. Something I've noticed with just about every Amy Cross book I've read. She has a handful of personalities that she enjoys writing and just gives them sprinkles of different plots.
This book is good for you if you want a quick gore book with some ghost spooks. Don't expect a masterpiece, but it is entertaining.
January 2, 2023
This is the second book in the Bait series and acts as a sort of prequel, taking place 20 years before the events of the first book. I read the first book in October last year and I liked it but I enjoyed this one a lot more. I really liked Connie as a character and I liked how she changed and grew throughout the story. This story does also touch on topics such as grief and getting closure after the unexpected death of a loved one and I really liked how they were handled. I also liked learning more about the history of the setting in this series and I am excited to see how this is going to play out in the final book. The horror scenes were also really good and the ending had me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoy this author's writing and this book was no exception and I can't wait to read the final book in this series!
April 26, 2024
Although this story was twenty years before the first book and was supposed to answer many questions, I was still left with many more. It was certainly gruesome and spooky.
It was fast-paced with a good writing style, except for the American feel, in that it was supposed to be a British story.
However, I hope the last book gives us the answers.
Worth a look.
It was fast-paced with a good writing style, except for the American feel, in that it was supposed to be a British story.
However, I hope the last book gives us the answers.
Worth a look.
November 17, 2021
It's late
I wanted to thank you Amy I am looking forward to the next tale on the bait
Tell you what you keep writing them and I'll keep on reading them. Sincerely christinedunne Harlingen Texas
I wanted to thank you Amy I am looking forward to the next tale on the bait
Tell you what you keep writing them and I'll keep on reading them. Sincerely christinedunne Harlingen Texas
December 31, 2021
And another winner!
I once again was totally absorbed by the first sequel to Bait. Origin still leaves me with so many questions. There must be a least a few answers in the next book, at least I hope so anyway.
Who was this Martin character, and how did he become so evil?
I once again was totally absorbed by the first sequel to Bait. Origin still leaves me with so many questions. There must be a least a few answers in the next book, at least I hope so anyway.
Who was this Martin character, and how did he become so evil?
February 26, 2022
Compelling and Addictive
Simply could not put this book down, even better than the first of the series “Bait”. I would highly recommend this series of books, Amy cross is certainly one of my favourite Authors for sure. Loved it and you will too.
Lyle Paton (Addicted Amy Cross fan)
Simply could not put this book down, even better than the first of the series “Bait”. I would highly recommend this series of books, Amy cross is certainly one of my favourite Authors for sure. Loved it and you will too.
Lyle Paton (Addicted Amy Cross fan)
March 20, 2022
Better Amy Cross
Now she is back to her own style of writing. No spoilers.here but who would buy a farm, miles from anywhere.and think they would.make it pay. Hundreds of years, hundreds of ghost Who is the really behind it all.
Now she is back to her own style of writing. No spoilers.here but who would buy a farm, miles from anywhere.and think they would.make it pay. Hundreds of years, hundreds of ghost Who is the really behind it all.
January 6, 2023
Amazing second book in the set, it's more of prequel story and connects perfect to the story of the first one, the way Amy Cross writes just keeps you reading and pulls you in, I cannot wait to read the third book to this set and hopefully find out how it ends ..
May 22, 2024
Left guessing...again
I was hoping this book had more action and more information but sadly I was wrong . not much happens till the end and you are still left guessing due to book three . I felt like I wasted time reading this and still know nothing .
I was hoping this book had more action and more information but sadly I was wrong . not much happens till the end and you are still left guessing due to book three . I felt like I wasted time reading this and still know nothing .
October 28, 2021
Informing story
This is a prequel to the first book in this series. I’m glad to be moving to the next Amy Cross lures the reader in, before you realize your ready for the next!
This is a prequel to the first book in this series. I’m glad to be moving to the next Amy Cross lures the reader in, before you realize your ready for the next!
December 2, 2021
Excellent as usual
December 29, 2021
Sooo amazing! 👍
This was such a great 2nd novel to the bait series! Lots of twists and spooky stuff! Loved it can't wait for the next book 👌😊
This was such a great 2nd novel to the bait series! Lots of twists and spooky stuff! Loved it can't wait for the next book 👌😊
January 23, 2022
The story continues
Finding out something on the history of the house. You "have" to finish it and start the next one. Nice series, I could read it all again
Finding out something on the history of the house. You "have" to finish it and start the next one. Nice series, I could read it all again
January 27, 2022
Great book! I liked this one better than the first one in this trilogy (Bait).
A haunted house, who is the mysterious man, a chainsaw, lots of ghosts and blood. What more do you need?
A haunted house, who is the mysterious man, a chainsaw, lots of ghosts and blood. What more do you need?
February 26, 2022
decent
It was a great set up for the final book but it was really slow at times. Can’t wait to read the third installment of this trilogy.
It was a great set up for the final book but it was really slow at times. Can’t wait to read the third installment of this trilogy.
March 3, 2022
Awesome read!!!!! Would highly recommend this book to family and friends alike!!!!
October 24, 2022
Addictive
Started reading the first book and can't put the series down. Amy Cross knows how to write a great story.
Started reading the first book and can't put the series down. Amy Cross knows how to write a great story.
January 28, 2023
Oh my
A deadly ghost story, or rather series. The non stop fear keeps you reading till the end of the book, only to realize, there is another one.
A deadly ghost story, or rather series. The non stop fear keeps you reading till the end of the book, only to realize, there is another one.
March 5, 2024
love her writing
I really enjoyed this trilogy it really keeps you turning pages to see what happens. Amazing author. I enjoyed all her books
I really enjoyed this trilogy it really keeps you turning pages to see what happens. Amazing author. I enjoyed all her books
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