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The Inheritance: The Haunting of Lakeside
When bored housewife Joni Harrison unexpectedly inherits ‘Lakeside,’ she not only inherits the old house but the terrifying energies within. Now, with paranormal events escalating against her whole family, Joni must get rid of the entity before it destroys them.
- GenresHorror
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2016
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January 5, 2017
Good haunted house story.
July 2, 2017
Not the worse but not the best either
It seems to be my week to read really bad books.Out of 3 this one was not the worse but sure was not good either.I found myself skipping pages just to get through it.The mother's reaction to what was going on did not ring true,or the little girl who came across more mature than anyone her age would be in this situation.All in all since I got it for free with my prime membership and since I did find at least the editing well done so I gave it a 3 star.
It seems to be my week to read really bad books.Out of 3 this one was not the worse but sure was not good either.I found myself skipping pages just to get through it.The mother's reaction to what was going on did not ring true,or the little girl who came across more mature than anyone her age would be in this situation.All in all since I got it for free with my prime membership and since I did find at least the editing well done so I gave it a 3 star.
August 4, 2017
Good read
This was a decent read, but I put it down several times because there were a lot of sections that dragged. It was hard to connect with the characters because they were one-dimensional. I really did not like Joni or Tate because there was no substance in either of them. Adrian, the oldest son, was my favorite character and Ahmik has some serious character potential. This is the second book I've read by this author and I plan to read more. I just wish the characters were more likeable.
This was a decent read, but I put it down several times because there were a lot of sections that dragged. It was hard to connect with the characters because they were one-dimensional. I really did not like Joni or Tate because there was no substance in either of them. Adrian, the oldest son, was my favorite character and Ahmik has some serious character potential. This is the second book I've read by this author and I plan to read more. I just wish the characters were more likeable.
January 31, 2017
I was "Stephen King" scared
I bought this book after reading a free one by this author on Book Bub. I had to turn on the light to finish it! And not much scares me. I'm an elementAry school teacher. LOL
I bought this book after reading a free one by this author on Book Bub. I had to turn on the light to finish it! And not much scares me. I'm an elementAry school teacher. LOL
January 29, 2017
A very good read!
Read it in one setting. An easy read with a couple of goose bumps along the way. See for ur self!
Read it in one setting. An easy read with a couple of goose bumps along the way. See for ur self!
February 1, 2017
The inheritance
Good scary story however a bit predictable but a fun read nonetheless. Be careful redecorating your homes! You never know.
Good scary story however a bit predictable but a fun read nonetheless. Be careful redecorating your homes! You never know.
June 22, 2023
A quick-read that could be a bit scary in the first half but really not believable if poltergeists are not your thing.....
February 18, 2017
Gripping even though lacking explanation
The story is overall well written, but I would have liked a more detailed explanation of the phenomenon. The happy ending seems too ordinary. A good read for a stormy evening.
The story is overall well written, but I would have liked a more detailed explanation of the phenomenon. The happy ending seems too ordinary. A good read for a stormy evening.
March 17, 2017
Enjoyed this Haunting
The family is a strong unit in this story. A great many things can be overcome by sticking together and holding each other up. A stong message that carries this story from beginning to end.
The family is a strong unit in this story. A great many things can be overcome by sticking together and holding each other up. A stong message that carries this story from beginning to end.
April 5, 2022
Amazing !
James Matheson is a amazing story Teller " every page keeps you from putting the book down ! I just found him 3 months ago and I already read 7 books . He's like a romance novelist of ghosts 👻. I want More ! Keep on writing James !
James Matheson is a amazing story Teller " every page keeps you from putting the book down ! I just found him 3 months ago and I already read 7 books . He's like a romance novelist of ghosts 👻. I want More ! Keep on writing James !
June 6, 2017
It was not all that good
November 14, 2018
Excellent
I first discovered James Matheson with the Sight Unseen series. He is wonderful...very talented!! Excellent writer and amazing story teller!
I first discovered James Matheson with the Sight Unseen series. He is wonderful...very talented!! Excellent writer and amazing story teller!
September 28, 2020
A fast-paced paranormal mystery that is very interesting! I enjoyed reading it!
March 13, 2017
A good short read....
I liked this book. I found that it to be a fast read but it was written well and the characters felt real to me, at least the children's characters did. I like things that go bump in the night, so this type of story appealed to me. It wasn't any blood, guts or gore and that isn't always necessary for a haunted house type book.
I liked this book. I found that it to be a fast read but it was written well and the characters felt real to me, at least the children's characters did. I like things that go bump in the night, so this type of story appealed to me. It wasn't any blood, guts or gore and that isn't always necessary for a haunted house type book.
February 27, 2017
Great story
I was totally engrossed in the story. The only thing that I found bothersome was the fact the story wrapped up rather quickly at the end.
I was totally engrossed in the story. The only thing that I found bothersome was the fact the story wrapped up rather quickly at the end.
February 25, 2017
Fast paced and to the point
This was a quick read. Well written p!ot, developed quickly and kept me engaged. I can recommend this story if you like supernatural fiction.
This was a quick read. Well written p!ot, developed quickly and kept me engaged. I can recommend this story if you like supernatural fiction.
February 22, 2017
A real page turner!
February 19, 2017
A good read
I found this book entertaining and well written . It was bit as scary as I a anticipated but it was still a good read, with enough intrigue to keep me turning the pages.
I found this book entertaining and well written . It was bit as scary as I a anticipated but it was still a good read, with enough intrigue to keep me turning the pages.
February 15, 2020
This is the second book I read from this author about haunted houses. It's a good read, a solid story, and has decent character development, but it doesn't go much further than that. On a positive note, I really got to know and care about the characters. The "bad guy" in the story, in this case a mischievous poltergeist that may be more than mischievous, was weak and uninteresting. The battle between it and the family, albeit heroic, was over all too soon. This read like a short story with a long lead in. I read it in one day - on breaks at work.
After reading both books from this author, I found that he holds little respect for Christians or the Christian faith. Although he doesn't come right out and say so, or even drone on and on about his opinions on the subject, he does make it clear. This book even goes so far to make a pastor look like a selfish snob. Not the quality of author I want to support from here on out.
After reading both books from this author, I found that he holds little respect for Christians or the Christian faith. Although he doesn't come right out and say so, or even drone on and on about his opinions on the subject, he does make it clear. This book even goes so far to make a pastor look like a selfish snob. Not the quality of author I want to support from here on out.
February 12, 2017
Great story I liked it even better than his other book-- great story telling.
March 28, 2017
Really creepy ghost story! Only with faith and love of family could they overcome ages old energy.
April 9, 2017
Liked
This is a book that kept me reading and wanting to know more about the family and what is going to happen next I thing you will like it to enjoy
This is a book that kept me reading and wanting to know more about the family and what is going to happen next I thing you will like it to enjoy
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