Shane Ryan returns to Nashua and the childhood memories that drove him to join the Marines. After a prolonged legal battle with his aunt and uncle, Shane has possession of the family home where his parents disappeared over 20 years ago. The house, a monstrous castle filled with ghosts and secrets, is more alive than its inhabitants.When his aunt and uncle come to town, then vanish, Shane’s life … Shane’s life takes a turn for the worse. Detective Marie Lafontaine immediately labels Shane as the prime suspect. And in a race against time, Shane desperately searches for clues about his parents.
But there’s something lurking beyond the walls and beneath the surface. Something sinister that has haunted him ever since he saw its face in the pond behind the house. And it isn’t happy that Shane is back.
It isn’t happy at all.
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I got this series with my Audible trail. Love this book gave me goosebumps.
Shane has returned to his family home after years of fighting with family members for it. His parents disappeared some twenty years ago but no one knows where they are. He house is haunted with a German, a little girl, an Italian, and an evil woman in the pond. Marie is a detective and is sent to investigate a couples disappearance. Shane is the prime suspect but when they check he house, they find nothing. When Marie comes back, Shane shows her some of the mysteries of the house. Will Shane be able to find his parents or will the girl in the pond take him with her?
Great story with a haunted house and ghosts. The only thing is the going back and forth between the present and the past. Otherwise it was a spooky story.
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Ron Ripley’s Berkley Street is a fantastic ghost story that holds sadness, suspense and the macabre. I could not put it down and gorged myself on page after page of this scare packed Thriller.
Ripley’s characters are realistic, likeable, hateable and some are so frightening it’s felt as though I was in the room with them.
With a writing style reminiscent of master storyteller M.R. James, Ron Ripley pulls the reader in and having done so never lets go. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
Prepare to read this with extra lights on, or in the daylight..but whenever you read it, don’t sit near the pond. As for me, I’m heading for a nap, this was an all nighter. Available now on Amazon.
LOVE LOVE LOVE RON RIPLEYS BOOKS. THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE WITH GREAT CHARACTERS THAT HE BRINGS TO OTHER BOOKS AS WELL.
Scarey doesn’t begen to cover it! It’s Ron Ripley and he even “scares the hell out of..” his fellow writers! The main character is just that – a character! Ex US Marine and not afraid to get in and deal with any entities he has to – and he meets all kinds throughout the series! I’ve read all nine books and there’s not a dull one among them and I just adore Shane Ryan! Since reading this series, I have read every book Ron Ripley has written and I class myself as (one of his many who say it!) number one fan!!
If you like being scared, this is the authorfor you!!
I really enjoyed this book. I also liked the way he wrote it. It made for a good read, and he kept to the story line. He didn’t wonder off talking about the landscape or flowers around the house, just told the story.
Was a great read and I enjoyed it a lot.
Very gripping. Not 100% orginal or unique. I personally liked the story and wanted to read more. Not the worlds best but entertaining and held my interest. I wanted to learn the story and see the ending. Sean was a well crafted character as was the others. Would read again for pleasure. Highly interested in sequels or continuations.
I am still listening to this book and I love it…
I devour practically everything I read of Ron Ripleys. I just love his style of writing and the scary elements he puts in his books. I mean this is S C A R Y!!! If you liked 314 by A.R. Wise, then Ron Ripley is right down your alley!
This is a book that kept me up reading at night
The story is so interesting, it makes me want to know more about the characters.
Don’t normally do horror. But this interests me to know more of this writer.
I absolutely love this author and anything he writes!!
Excellent book, holds you right up to the end. Highly recommended.
I got pulled into this book and couldn’t get out. It lead me into reading more by this author, creepy good read
Really enjoyed this book.
My newest favorite author! Ron Ripleys’ Berkley Street series are good scary fun. I actually got a bit scared reading the first book in the series, Berkley Street, it’s been a long time since I’ve gotten hooked on a series! Highly recommend for a fun, scary read!
I didn’t care for it. I kept reading hoping it would ge better but half way through I put it down. I didn’t like the characters. They didn’t make an impression.
Good read