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The Strange Accounts of Germantown and Other Peculiar Phenomena
Have you ever been startled awake at the sound of a horse-drawn carriage and its willow-thin driver standing in the fog outside your window?
Have you ever witnessed a Halloween costume that looked a bit too real?
What do you do when you find a strange book that has odd stories about real places in your neighborhood?
Set a pot of tea, get cozy, and dive into these strange accounts where the creepy and peculiar lurk in the shadows.
For fans of Coraline, Over the Garden Wall, and Goosebumps.
Have you ever witnessed a Halloween costume that looked a bit too real?
What do you do when you find a strange book that has odd stories about real places in your neighborhood?
Set a pot of tea, get cozy, and dive into these strange accounts where the creepy and peculiar lurk in the shadows.
For fans of Coraline, Over the Garden Wall, and Goosebumps.
- GenresHorrorShort Stories
190 pages, Paperback
Published October 16, 2022
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March 7, 2023
A fun little collection with a surprisingly good variety of both themes and tones considering that all stories center around a neighborhood. Some of the stories were almost cozy horror while others were really bleak, none were overly graphic, however.
November 20, 2023
I adored this book. Each story left me wanting more and my only critique is I wish there WAS more! You can tell the author put a lot of thought and work into this book and for a short read, it wasn’t short of surprises! I purchased this book on kindle but I’m gonna need the physical copy for my library!
December 27, 2024
4.5 stars - This was a solid four throughout, until the second half of the last story. I won't spoil things, but it was a great way to conclude things.
October 19, 2024
Amazing
I am so glad I decided to buy this. Amazon recommended it to me months ago and I just got to it. Perfect creepy stories for October. I enjoyed every story in this book. I'm definitely going to follow these authors for more.
I am so glad I decided to buy this. Amazon recommended it to me months ago and I just got to it. Perfect creepy stories for October. I enjoyed every story in this book. I'm definitely going to follow these authors for more.
February 17, 2024
I really loved this book! Each story is uniquely horrifying. Being a Germantown resident, I especially enjoyed that they took place here. Will there be more?
November 8, 2023
A Thrilling, Quick, and Immersive Read
After taking a long break from reading, I decided to dip back into the world of books with this one. I thought it'd be a nice way to ease back into the reading groove, and honestly it went above and beyond my expectations.
"The Strange Accounts of Germantown" is a delightful and unique collection of spine-tingling tales. It's the kind of book that makes you feel like you're on a rollercoaster ride through the world of the strange and supernatural. The stories are quick, engaging, and the perfect dosage of eerie for readers of all ages, from teens to adults.
It’s an easy read that is concise yet captivating, making it a great length for readers of all types of schedules. You can read it in one sitting or savor each story separately without losing that eerie charm. The stories range from creepy and spooky to hair-raisingly chilling. Unsettling apparitions, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena are just a few of the elements that will keep you intrigued.
The icing on the cake for me is the way these stories are lightly intertwined. While each story can be read as a standalone experience, as you progress through the book, you'll begin to notice subtle threads connecting seemingly separate narratives. The conclusion cleverly ties these connections together, and by the end, you'll feel like you've wandered the darkened streets of Germantown yourself.
If you’re looking for that perfect dose of supernatural thrill, "The Strange Accounts of Germantown" delivers. Whether you're a fan of ghostly stories, mysteries, or tales that defy the laws of nature, this book has something for you. Synclaire and White have done an exceptional job, and I'm looking forward to more of their work. This a book I plan on revisiting year after year, especially in the spooky season!
After taking a long break from reading, I decided to dip back into the world of books with this one. I thought it'd be a nice way to ease back into the reading groove, and honestly it went above and beyond my expectations.
"The Strange Accounts of Germantown" is a delightful and unique collection of spine-tingling tales. It's the kind of book that makes you feel like you're on a rollercoaster ride through the world of the strange and supernatural. The stories are quick, engaging, and the perfect dosage of eerie for readers of all ages, from teens to adults.
It’s an easy read that is concise yet captivating, making it a great length for readers of all types of schedules. You can read it in one sitting or savor each story separately without losing that eerie charm. The stories range from creepy and spooky to hair-raisingly chilling. Unsettling apparitions, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena are just a few of the elements that will keep you intrigued.
The icing on the cake for me is the way these stories are lightly intertwined. While each story can be read as a standalone experience, as you progress through the book, you'll begin to notice subtle threads connecting seemingly separate narratives. The conclusion cleverly ties these connections together, and by the end, you'll feel like you've wandered the darkened streets of Germantown yourself.
If you’re looking for that perfect dose of supernatural thrill, "The Strange Accounts of Germantown" delivers. Whether you're a fan of ghostly stories, mysteries, or tales that defy the laws of nature, this book has something for you. Synclaire and White have done an exceptional job, and I'm looking forward to more of their work. This a book I plan on revisiting year after year, especially in the spooky season!
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