A riveting new haunted house mystery that will keep you guessing until the end!When Peyton and Benjamin Fletcher inherit a dilapidated house in the quiet town of Falconwood, Connecticut from Peyton’s grandfather, all they want to do is get rid of it. Unfortunately, the will stipulates that the couple must live in the house for a minimum of six months before they sell it. As Peyton and Ben try to … Peyton and Ben try to make the best of the situation, Peyton discovers the house is inhabited by ghosts, and they aren’t happy with the mansion’s new occupants.
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Peyton and Ben are ready to sign their divorce papers when Peyton inherits the Abram Mansion from her maternal grandfather. His will stipulates they must live the mansion for six months before they can sell. It’s not an ideal situation, especially for Peyton who wants the divorce finalized as quickly as possible so she can move on with her life. What Peyton doesn’t expect is to encounter in the home are ghosts.
I loved the small town of Falconwood and the descriptions of the crumbling old mansion. The house comes with a murky history that includes the suicide of the last owner and the disappearance of his wife and child. Throughout the story we get hints of what might have taken place, but full disclosure doesn’t come until near the end.
I also really liked Peyton’s friendship with Theo, a young woman she meets in Falconwood, and Theo’s son Sammy. Della and Basil, an older couple, plus Mason, who runs the Black Cat Cafe were also excellent characters, and I really liked Ben. It did, however, take me a long time to warm up to Peyton. She came across as selfish at the beginning of the book, especially in her relationship with Ben.
This is not really a spooky haunted house story so much as a mystery set in a house with hauntings. The book held my interest but there were points that frustrated me. I felt the entire plot thread with Theo’s drug-addled ex could have been eliminated, and several things (especially regarding the home’s original owner, and Peyton’s grandfather) didn’t ring true. I also had issues with how the school responded to Sammy’s consent forms.
Although the writing was good, there were editing problems throughout–missed words and typos—but not enough to ruin the story. The book could have used a better edit. Finally, the author had a weird habit of summarizing parts of the story every now and then, as if a new reader had just stepped into the story and needed to be told what happened previously. It made me wonder if the novel had been stitched together from a serialized work.
The Haunting of Abram Mansion is part of the “Riveting Haunted House Mystery Series” books written by different authors. This novel, despite the issues I mentioned, was certainly enjoyable enough for me to try others in the series.
This is a predictable horror novel where the two main characters make bad decisions at every turn. I was honestly rooting for the house to kill them by the end just to put them out of their misery.
Good characters, good storyline.
The Haunting of Abram Mansion
A Riveting Haunted House Mystery
By: Alexandria Clarke
Narrated by: Gwendolyn Druyor
I received this book from freeaudiblecodes and the review is my own opinion.
This paranormal ghost story was more a few interlocking mysteries that just happened to have a couple of ghosts in them. The ghosts weren’t scary but ones you felt sorry for.
A couple is getting a divorce and they want to make it easy on each other, not your average divorce, and at the last minute there is a new issue. They have inherited a big house and they have to stay in the house for six months or they get nothing.
There are so many mini mysteries to uncover in this house and town, about the people who lived there, and more! I really enjoyed it! Just when I thought I had something figured out, another clue would make my guess null and void! It was fun! I enjoyed the mental ride, the characters, and the plot! I went back to freeaudiblecodes to look for more by this author.
The narrator was great too!
I would read it again that’s just how great it truly was
Good book. Really enjoyed it. Did not see some of it coming. Glad the book had a after the fact part so it did not just end.
Wow what an interesting book. This was one where I could predict the end of the story. A fun read with lots of twists and turns.
When I began reading this book I was eagerly waiting to devour it page by page. It was easy to get lost and fully emerged in character development. However I was disappointed with the author retelling portions as if the book was a sequel. I felt no need to be constantly reminded of character back story. I did enjoy the basic storyline and plot. I did not find the twists and turns believable. Several editing mistakes also made it less appealing. Overall rating 3.
A decent ghost story, but the author constantly “reintroduces” characters throughout the book.
The characters were whiny and unimaginative, the wife spent $ like water and never offered to lift a finger, then did nothing but complain about how she was being held back. I was disappointed. There was a twist at the end, which is the only reason it got 3 stars instead of two.
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I enjoyed it but the end was not how I thought it would end. I am willing to read another book by the author.
Payton and Ben are getting a divorce, at least that is the plan. Unfortunately they have to live in a house she just inherited from her grandfather before they can sell it. They try to make the best of it and Ben sets about fixing the mansion up. What they don’t anticipate is that Payton would be able to see ghosts and that she is the key to setting them free.
This is a great haunting story. The author weaves the suspenseful storyline with surprises, eerie twists, dangerous turns and amazing characters that ends in an intense climax. The characters are very well developed and are full of personality. The narrative creates the creepy scene. I enjoyed the interactions between the characters, especially between the living and the dead. The mystery was interesting and kept me reading to see the what was next. I think you will like this book if you enjoy a great haunting mystery.
Loved this book from the very start! The author has a great sense of humor, a wonderful writing style, and is adept at characterization, mood, and atmosphere. Her descriptions are so vivid that it’s easy to lose yourself in the novel and imagine you’re in Abram Mansion as the scenes are unfolding.
Her main characters are well-defined and bring their own personal faults and flaws to the mix. Twists and turns abound in this mystery, and even when you think you’ve got it nailed, something new happens to make you realize you’re wrong. The solution blew me away on so many accounts.
I’ll miss reading time spent with Peyton, Sammy, Alyssa, and Della, but will definitely be checking out other haunted house mysteries by Alexandria Clarke! Other novels by her, too! If you’re looking for a great haunted house mystery, look no further!
They have been together and then married for awhile. They are going through mediation but she inherits from her grandfather. The kicker with that is they have to live in it for 6 months. And live in it with the ghosts who don’t even want them there. It is a fun and exciting read. I received a review copy from booksprout and voluntarily review it.
I am really enjoying this ghost story . Not my usual go-to genre but it has kept my attention and I am anxious to see the conclusion
Really enjoyed reading this book
Peyton and Ben have been together pretty much throughout High School and ever since.
As they attempt to finish the divorce mediation they agreed on, an inheritance from her maternal grandfather comes to light.
A mansion – six months, Ben and Peyton living together – and then it can be sold.
Ben would like things to stay more or less the same as they are, and would rather not divorce. Peyton would like to go off on a great adventure – or even a little one. For her, this is just a delay of the divorce she wants. For him, one more chance to try and keep them together.
They really do make great friends, but the massive old mansion holds many dark secrets, as well as some unwelcome wild life, bats and ghosts.
Always awkward when you can see the ghosts, some of your friends and family can see them, and your beau cannot.
Lethally dangerous in some instances too.
For the ghosts, as well as Ben and Peyton, to move on, some of the darkness needs to be resolved, and old wounds healed.
Lots of things that go bump in the night, changes to relationships, and relationships that reveal some dark intentions.
My honest opinion? Awesome KU read!
I read this book on Kindle Unlimited, bought it from Kindle, and also received a free advance copy.
I loved the book. Very well done.