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A Riveting Haunted House Mystery #8
The Haunting of The Holloway Family
A mother suddenly finds her world turned upside down.
A job opportunity has brought the Holloway family to a small desert town on the Arizona/California border in the middle of nowhere. But what is thought as a godsend soon devolves into a parent's worst nightmare.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2019
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399 people want to read
About the author
James Hunt
167 books229 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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July 2, 2023
I did like this haunted house story. But there where a lot of mistakes.
Some these hunted house stories are similar. Just saying.
Some these hunted house stories are similar. Just saying.
June 30, 2019
A job opportunity has brought the Holloway family to a small desert town on the Arizona/California border in the middle of nowhere. But what is thought as a godsend soon devolves into a parent’s worst nightmare.
Wow this was another brilliant read by this author.
You are immediately drawn into book and the the creepiness starts.
I love how the author creates the atmosphere before you even get to find out something is happening.
Great characters that you want to read about.
Love the story line and plot.
Love this authors books.
Recommend reading.
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Wow this was another brilliant read by this author.
You are immediately drawn into book and the the creepiness starts.
I love how the author creates the atmosphere before you even get to find out something is happening.
Great characters that you want to read about.
Love the story line and plot.
Love this authors books.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2019
The Holloway family went thru so much. Great book. It kept me hooked from the very first page. I enjoyed this story about ghosts, Native American lore and deep family bonds. Greed was also a main topic to this story.
December 29, 2019
A family struggling emotionally and financially after the wife hears voices and crashes their van with her two girls inside. The physical wounds healed but emotionally they all have a long way to go. With the extra medical bills and having to take time off, well they are broke. So they drive to a ghost town with a mine for the father’s job but what suppose to be a new start turns out to be a nightmare, the worst kind of horror for parents.
The writing is great in this horror story and the storyline is addictive. The characters are well crafted, with distinct and strong personalities leaving you hoping that everything will workout for them. That the evil will leave them be. The storyline is filled with interesting twists, surprises, gory characters and unexpected turns that keep you glued to your book until the end. The narrative had wonderful descriptions of this and other realms. There were scary parts that made you shiver and touching parts about a family’s love for each other. The action scenes were well described. The author expertly wove together all the various elements into a great horror story. I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The writing is great in this horror story and the storyline is addictive. The characters are well crafted, with distinct and strong personalities leaving you hoping that everything will workout for them. That the evil will leave them be. The storyline is filled with interesting twists, surprises, gory characters and unexpected turns that keep you glued to your book until the end. The narrative had wonderful descriptions of this and other realms. There were scary parts that made you shiver and touching parts about a family’s love for each other. The action scenes were well described. The author expertly wove together all the various elements into a great horror story. I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 13, 2020
Paranormal Thriller
After a near devastating accident the Holloway family is trying g to put their life back together. When Terry takes a job at an old mine, he decides to take his wife and daughters with him. Little does Terry know before the job is completed he may lose everything he's working for. Interesting characters, great descriptions, and a great plot made for a thrilling read.
After a near devastating accident the Holloway family is trying g to put their life back together. When Terry takes a job at an old mine, he decides to take his wife and daughters with him. Little does Terry know before the job is completed he may lose everything he's working for. Interesting characters, great descriptions, and a great plot made for a thrilling read.
May 10, 2021
I loved it
It was a well written book and I will not forget it I got a parakeet from my younger daughter for mothers day I named it maizeC after the incredible!e little girl in the story thank you tell you what you keep writing them
And I like do reading them sincere!y christinedunne Harlingen texas
It was a well written book and I will not forget it I got a parakeet from my younger daughter for mothers day I named it maizeC after the incredible!e little girl in the story thank you tell you what you keep writing them
And I like do reading them sincere!y christinedunne Harlingen texas
April 15, 2023
The story had a great start... unfortunately, the end was not as spectacular.
I'm sure the author planned to write all the events to increase horror side of the book.. but it just fell flat. I would assign this book to paranormal category than horror (not much to be scared about).
The drags on and on to the point you read it just to finish it. Could have been better.
I'm sure the author planned to write all the events to increase horror side of the book.. but it just fell flat. I would assign this book to paranormal category than horror (not much to be scared about).
The drags on and on to the point you read it just to finish it. Could have been better.
November 22, 2024
Doesn’t fit in with the rest of the series. There was nothing “haunting” about it. And there was no house. 🤣 Aside from that, the writing was terrible with the use of the same phrases so many times it started to feel like a drinking game. It dragged on until the end when the author completely just gave up and threw it to the wind. That was fine. I wanted it to be over with anyway.
January 26, 2025
Great interesting read
Very interesting and exciting book. I had so many emotions while reading this. I was very involved in the story. I was happy with the ending. Amy was returned and it appears the grandfather broke the curse for himself and Mulaney is stuck in the mine of hell. Where he belongs for all his evil doings.
Very interesting and exciting book. I had so many emotions while reading this. I was very involved in the story. I was happy with the ending. Amy was returned and it appears the grandfather broke the curse for himself and Mulaney is stuck in the mine of hell. Where he belongs for all his evil doings.
January 7, 2020
Intriguing read
Fascinating plot. It certainly kept the reader guessing with one crises after another. It made me feel many emotions throughout the story line and always trying to guess ahead how all of this would end.
Fascinating plot. It certainly kept the reader guessing with one crises after another. It made me feel many emotions throughout the story line and always trying to guess ahead how all of this would end.
May 10, 2020
I don't know about this book!
I was disappointed. It wasn't a book that I couldn't wait to get back to. Don't get me wrong......somebody may think it is wonderful! I just didn't.
I was disappointed. It wasn't a book that I couldn't wait to get back to. Don't get me wrong......somebody may think it is wonderful! I just didn't.
June 2, 2020
The author did well written imagery of spirit realms in this book. I liked the premise and the story engaged me so much I read it in one night. I liked the theme about how family fights for each other no matter the cost. I highly recommend this book.
August 26, 2020
They thought it would be a wonderful place to live but they are in for a shock. What are they going to find out? Will they stick it out there? See what is going to happen to them
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 22, 2021
Not your typical Haunted House Book, WAY BETTER
Nice combination of suspense and horror. I enjoyed the story and the loose ends being tied up. Very different from the “haunted house” genre. Thanks for writing it!
Nice combination of suspense and horror. I enjoyed the story and the loose ends being tied up. Very different from the “haunted house” genre. Thanks for writing it!
May 2, 2022
I am so glad that i actually went through and read this book. I loved reading it cause it has to do with Ghost town and legend stuff. And fighting to save the souls of the land and to free the cursed souls it was so awesome to see people coming together to fight off evil and darkness
October 12, 2022
Keep the gold
What a wild ride!
I really felt bad for the Holloway family. They were a loving family that got put through the ringer. The tribal family was also put through the ringer all because of some greedy business men.
Nice, smooth read.
What a wild ride!
I really felt bad for the Holloway family. They were a loving family that got put through the ringer. The tribal family was also put through the ringer all because of some greedy business men.
Nice, smooth read.
February 13, 2025
the haunting of the Holloway family
Great book! With a wonderful ending! It’s a wild adventurous ride. U will be hold ur breath, wanting to kno what happens next
Keeps u on the edge of ur seat! It’s a hard book to put down. U will want to read it till the end!
Great book! With a wonderful ending! It’s a wild adventurous ride. U will be hold ur breath, wanting to kno what happens next
Keeps u on the edge of ur seat! It’s a hard book to put down. U will want to read it till the end!
January 10, 2020
To Help and back
This story was good. Only a few errors in its text. I would say this book would be suitable for those 13 and up.
This story was good. Only a few errors in its text. I would say this book would be suitable for those 13 and up.
April 17, 2020
A haunting tale
A family is torn apart.by a trip to a mine, a Mom forfeited her.life to spare her family. Violence erupts for.the.Dad, after reporting his bosses activity.
A family is torn apart.by a trip to a mine, a Mom forfeited her.life to spare her family. Violence erupts for.the.Dad, after reporting his bosses activity.
May 21, 2020
Exciting
Very good read. Parts kept me at the edge of my seat. The character s were very believable. Liked it very much.
Very good read. Parts kept me at the edge of my seat. The character s were very believable. Liked it very much.
September 17, 2020
Well written story
A story that kept you in the edge waiting for the next twist. Enjoyed taking a trip interns clash of two cultures and the unpredictable outcome.
A story that kept you in the edge waiting for the next twist. Enjoyed taking a trip interns clash of two cultures and the unpredictable outcome.
December 17, 2020
Awesome read
Good story and characters, with a happily ever after & bad guy gets what he deserves. Worth the time to read.
Good story and characters, with a happily ever after & bad guy gets what he deserves. Worth the time to read.
December 24, 2020
Really enjoyed this book!
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September 29, 2021My review
I chose the testing because it was interesting. I meant rating😁 I wish the family had been Christian s. And, I don't like vulgar words. Nor God name taken in vain.
I chose the testing because it was interesting. I meant rating😁 I wish the family had been Christian s. And, I don't like vulgar words. Nor God name taken in vain.
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October 23, 2021Very interesting book
This was a great book. I wanted to finish it to see if Amy got another chance at life. No one ever knows what is in this world.
This was a great book. I wanted to finish it to see if Amy got another chance at life. No one ever knows what is in this world.
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November 9, 2021Intense
Greed, murder and curses make a dangerous mix for an ordinary family that gets caught up in events beyond their understanding or control.
Greed, murder and curses make a dangerous mix for an ordinary family that gets caught up in events beyond their understanding or control.
January 10, 2022
enjoyable book
I truly enjoyed this book it had a lot of twists and turns but in the end it was all great
I truly enjoyed this book it had a lot of twists and turns but in the end it was all great
July 2, 2022
Very exciting and intriguing!
This author does the best haunting books! All the stories have adventures, fantasy and danger - all the way to the lay page. Definitely worth the read!
This author does the best haunting books! All the stories have adventures, fantasy and danger - all the way to the lay page. Definitely worth the read!
December 21, 2022
Excellent
Great story telling involving the mysteries of the Native Americans and the greed of the white men who stole everything from them..paybacks are a b****!
Great story telling involving the mysteries of the Native Americans and the greed of the white men who stole everything from them..paybacks are a b****!
October 13, 2023
Great book
I loved it. It was a little slow at first but once it picked up it turned out to be a good story.
I loved it. It was a little slow at first but once it picked up it turned out to be a good story.
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