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Haunted Asylum Series : Four Stand-Alone Paranormal Murder Mysteries
Four chilling haunted house murder mysteries inspired by a real former asylum.
This boxed set includes the first four Northern Michigan Asylum Some Can See, Calling Back the Dead, Ashes Beneath Her and Dead Stream Curse.
Some Can A chilling ghost story that spans generations. Get lost in a twisted tale of cold case murder, a sinister asylum and a woman who speaks to the dead.
Calling Back the A Halloween party in an eerie Gothic mansion ends in murder. When Corrie awakens covered in blood, her nightmare is only just beginning.
Ashes Beneath Ashes Beneath Her combines a chilling paranormal tale with an edge-of-your-seat serial killer mystery. When Hazel's best friend vanishes during a bike ride in northern Michigan, she soon discovers Orla was not the first young woman to disappear and she will not be the last.
Dead Stream Deep in the forest, far back on Spellway Road, sits a long forgotten mansion where secrets are drifting up from the darkness. Get lost in a creepy tale of Norse magic, cold-blooded murder, and ghosts.
What readers are saying...
Praise for Some Can
"Excellent! One of the best ghost stories/ psychological thrillers I have read." -Good Reads Reviewer
"Wow! I was expecting a scary ghost story but this book is is more about the characters than the ghosts. I had the hardest time putting it down at night, I found myself holding my breath and I couldn't tell you how many times I teared up!" Amazon Reviewer
Praise for Calling Back the
"I couldn't read before bed. It touched me on so many levels." -Good Reads Reviewer
"Calling Back the Dead has all the necessary elements for a haunted thriller. Ghosts, a haunted house, and possession! Toss in a murder mystery and you have the recipe for a fantastic read."- Amazon Reviewer
Praise for Ashes Beneath
"I have FULL BODY CHILLS after reading this." -Good Reads Reviewer
"Very good read! Fast paced page turner. Couldn’t put it down. Read it in one day." -Amazon Reviewer
Praise for Dead Stream
"If you haven’t discovered this eerily wicked series, do it now!" -Good Reads Reviewer
"True evil does exist. Filled with murder, ghosts, magic and curses, this story will take you on a long journey - on a quest for answers, resolution and absolution." - Amazon Reviewer
What are you waiting for?
Grab the Haunted Asylum Boxed Set today...
This boxed set includes the first four Northern Michigan Asylum Some Can See, Calling Back the Dead, Ashes Beneath Her and Dead Stream Curse.
Some Can A chilling ghost story that spans generations. Get lost in a twisted tale of cold case murder, a sinister asylum and a woman who speaks to the dead.
Calling Back the A Halloween party in an eerie Gothic mansion ends in murder. When Corrie awakens covered in blood, her nightmare is only just beginning.
Ashes Beneath Ashes Beneath Her combines a chilling paranormal tale with an edge-of-your-seat serial killer mystery. When Hazel's best friend vanishes during a bike ride in northern Michigan, she soon discovers Orla was not the first young woman to disappear and she will not be the last.
Dead Stream Deep in the forest, far back on Spellway Road, sits a long forgotten mansion where secrets are drifting up from the darkness. Get lost in a creepy tale of Norse magic, cold-blooded murder, and ghosts.
What readers are saying...
Praise for Some Can
"Excellent! One of the best ghost stories/ psychological thrillers I have read." -Good Reads Reviewer
"Wow! I was expecting a scary ghost story but this book is is more about the characters than the ghosts. I had the hardest time putting it down at night, I found myself holding my breath and I couldn't tell you how many times I teared up!" Amazon Reviewer
Praise for Calling Back the
"I couldn't read before bed. It touched me on so many levels." -Good Reads Reviewer
"Calling Back the Dead has all the necessary elements for a haunted thriller. Ghosts, a haunted house, and possession! Toss in a murder mystery and you have the recipe for a fantastic read."- Amazon Reviewer
Praise for Ashes Beneath
"I have FULL BODY CHILLS after reading this." -Good Reads Reviewer
"Very good read! Fast paced page turner. Couldn’t put it down. Read it in one day." -Amazon Reviewer
Praise for Dead Stream
"If you haven’t discovered this eerily wicked series, do it now!" -Good Reads Reviewer
"True evil does exist. Filled with murder, ghosts, magic and curses, this story will take you on a long journey - on a quest for answers, resolution and absolution." - Amazon Reviewer
What are you waiting for?
Grab the Haunted Asylum Boxed Set today...
1321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 18, 2023
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About the author
J.R. Erickson
39 books881 followersJ.R. Erickson writes novels that blend murder mysteries with haunted houses. Her Northern Michigan Asylum series are novels of paranormal suspense inspired by a real former asylum in Traverse City. Her current books, the Troubled Spirits series, are all inspired by real crimes, which she covers in her true crime podcast, Bitter Endings.
Jacki is a lifelong lover of all things spooky, and started penning scary stories in childhood. She grew up in Mason, Michigan and is a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. in Psychology. These days, Jacki resides near Traverse City, Michigan with her husband, son, and three cats.
Jacki is a lifelong lover of all things spooky, and started penning scary stories in childhood. She grew up in Mason, Michigan and is a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. in Psychology. These days, Jacki resides near Traverse City, Michigan with her husband, son, and three cats.
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Displaying 1 - 23 of 23 reviews
February 5, 2024
Loved the series
February 9, 2023
Amazing read
This series of stand alone stories, all based around an insane asylum, grabs you from the start and does not let go. I had a hard time putting these books down.
This series of stand alone stories, all based around an insane asylum, grabs you from the start and does not let go. I had a hard time putting these books down.
January 25, 2023
The Haunted Asylum Series by J. R. Erickson, is truly a must read for anyone who likes a little suspense, intrigue, murder, creepy haunted houses and stories based on true events. The storylines are all very well written. They will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Each book could technically be a standalone novel, but they all share some similar characters. Additionally, each carry the common theme of the Northern Michigan Insane Asylum. This was an actual place in Northern Michigan which, being from Michigan, is definitely on my to see list someday! The experiences and experiments that went on there are beyond belief! The fact that some of it truly happened just floors me. The characters that we meet are all fantastic and engaging. Some, especially Sophia and Abe, will find a permanent place in your heart. Others you will want to personally capture and bury in your backyard. Each book has a special story to tell that is well worth your time to read it.
February 29, 2024
Paranormal
Every book fell in line as it followed the suspense of each group that held its entwined words of each other's lives. My favorite was the 1st 2, although each one was spellbinding!!
The twist & turns in their lives kept me on the tip of my seat, never figuring out what came next. I really
liked the theme thread of the very strong women who the stories of the lives of each of them!!!
Great Great read!!
Every book fell in line as it followed the suspense of each group that held its entwined words of each other's lives. My favorite was the 1st 2, although each one was spellbinding!!
The twist & turns in their lives kept me on the tip of my seat, never figuring out what came next. I really
liked the theme thread of the very strong women who the stories of the lives of each of them!!!
Great Great read!!
June 29, 2024
Spooky Ghost Stories
These four tales kept me wanting more! The author finds little ways to tie them together, all four working in the asylum in Northern Michigan, and glimpses of some of my favorite characters from book to book. So good! I can't wait to start book 5. Definitely read them in order!
These four tales kept me wanting more! The author finds little ways to tie them together, all four working in the asylum in Northern Michigan, and glimpses of some of my favorite characters from book to book. So good! I can't wait to start book 5. Definitely read them in order!
January 21, 2024
I loved this series from start to finish! Very interesting, captivating, left you wanting to keep reading to find out what happens next. If you enjoy ghost stories And murder mysteries this is a great read!
April 17, 2024
She’s done it again!
This book series was amazing but I find all her work to be incredible. I’ve only discovered this author about two months ago and I’ve been devouring her work since.
This book series was amazing but I find all her work to be incredible. I’ve only discovered this author about two months ago and I’ve been devouring her work since.
November 11, 2024
Guilty pleasure
This series was my guilty pleasure to read. I read all eight books in ten days! Just couldn't put them down. I loved how each book tied in to the last. Now on to the next series...
This series was my guilty pleasure to read. I read all eight books in ten days! Just couldn't put them down. I loved how each book tied in to the last. Now on to the next series...
April 19, 2023
Creepy
These were fantastic and creepy. They kept me engaged the whole way through. I highly recommend this series to any fans of horror
These were fantastic and creepy. They kept me engaged the whole way through. I highly recommend this series to any fans of horror
June 16, 2023
A little hard to follow along at the start of the 1st book but after I figured out how the chapters were going it was great, already starting the next group of books
June 18, 2023
Great Great Great
August 15, 2023
Totally awesome
What a whirlwind of a story. Keeping me on pin and needles. I felt so sad for Liv and her hard life.
What a whirlwind of a story. Keeping me on pin and needles. I felt so sad for Liv and her hard life.
November 21, 2023
Absolutely loved this series! The perfect amount Of paranormal and mystery And interesting characters kept me entertained from start to finish!
December 5, 2023
Wow
I was hooked from book one.
She pulls u in.
I just wish that she told us if Stephen was tormented
I was hooked from book one.
She pulls u in.
I just wish that she told us if Stephen was tormented
January 6, 2024
Could not put it down. Devoured a book a day and had to force myself to sleep. 100% recommend these books!
February 6, 2024
Very good read
May 29, 2024
Awesome book!
Highly recommend reading this series. It was very well written. Riveting, hard to put it down. Great author. Will definitely read more from this author.
Highly recommend reading this series. It was very well written. Riveting, hard to put it down. Great author. Will definitely read more from this author.
July 11, 2024
Very good serids
I loved this series, I loved how it showed different perspectives. You never knew what was going to happen or what was coming next!! I highly recommend!!
I loved this series, I loved how it showed different perspectives. You never knew what was going to happen or what was coming next!! I highly recommend!!
June 28, 2025
A great series!
I love this series, I love this Arthur. If you have not started this series you must start. It is a great read.
I love this series, I love this Arthur. If you have not started this series you must start. It is a great read.
September 22, 2025
Phenomenal
Loved every single book in this series. The writing, the story telling was excellent. Loved how they intertwined linking them with a thread through all the books.
Loved every single book in this series. The writing, the story telling was excellent. Loved how they intertwined linking them with a thread through all the books.
March 7, 2023
Horror in the Asylum
The four books in the box set are enthralling. A lady who can see spirits is admitted to the asylum by an unscrupulous woman. A ritual by a woman to get back her murdered husband goes horribly haywire. Vanishing young women whose remains are never found but are connected to the asylum. Lastly, a disturbed young man who dabbles in dark magic and becomes a renowned doctor who indulges in experimenting with the patients. Each story gave me the chills as seemingly normal people are not who they appear to be
The four books in the box set are enthralling. A lady who can see spirits is admitted to the asylum by an unscrupulous woman. A ritual by a woman to get back her murdered husband goes horribly haywire. Vanishing young women whose remains are never found but are connected to the asylum. Lastly, a disturbed young man who dabbles in dark magic and becomes a renowned doctor who indulges in experimenting with the patients. Each story gave me the chills as seemingly normal people are not who they appear to be
August 27, 2023
Wow totally awesome
After eight books in this series, many evil so-called doctors with horrible morals, ghosts of good and bad people, and children who were mistreated and experimented on growing into adults, it was thrilling to see ALL of the bad guys get their upcomings.
After eight books in this series, many evil so-called doctors with horrible morals, ghosts of good and bad people, and children who were mistreated and experimented on growing into adults, it was thrilling to see ALL of the bad guys get their upcomings.
June 23, 2023
Wow, what a page turner. To see how this incredible story plays out over 100 year and what it takes to break the curse was great
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