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The Ghosts of Crowford #5
The Haunting of the Crowford Hoy
The year is 1984, and Sally Cooper arrives in Crowford with her desperately ill son Tommy. Having secured a job in one of the local pubs, Sally hopes to start a new life, but tragedy soon strikes and she's left clinging to the hope that her son's ghost will appear.
As the months roll past, Sally begins to give up hope, until one day a friend makes a shocking suggestion. If the spirits of the Crowford Hoy refuse to show themselves, is it time to do something that might catch their attention? Although she's reluctant at first, Sally soon comes around to the idea, but she has no idea of the dangers that are waiting to be unleashed in the pub's darkest shadows.
What happened to Annie Ashton, the girl who disappeared from the pub many years ago? Why is the spirit of Mildred Weaver out for revenge? And once a connection to the undead has been opened, can Sally ever hope to force it shut again?
As the months roll past, Sally begins to give up hope, until one day a friend makes a shocking suggestion. If the spirits of the Crowford Hoy refuse to show themselves, is it time to do something that might catch their attention? Although she's reluctant at first, Sally soon comes around to the idea, but she has no idea of the dangers that are waiting to be unleashed in the pub's darkest shadows.
What happened to Annie Ashton, the girl who disappeared from the pub many years ago? Why is the spirit of Mildred Weaver out for revenge? And once a connection to the undead has been opened, can Sally ever hope to force it shut again?
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2021
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Amy Cross
669 books1,700 followersAmy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.
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June 13, 2022
If I've learnt nothing more from reading this book, I've learnt not to use a Ouija board and never try to change a tap on a new barrel of beer if I've never been taught how to do so!
As for the story, it was definitely up to the good standard I have now come to expect from Amy Cross.
I met very new ghosts and old ghosts who had been 'haunting' Crowford Hoy for hundreds of years.
The old ghosts were there to help Sally find her special ghost that arrived within hours of her moving into the Inn, and so the story begins.....
As for the story, it was definitely up to the good standard I have now come to expect from Amy Cross.
I met very new ghosts and old ghosts who had been 'haunting' Crowford Hoy for hundreds of years.
The old ghosts were there to help Sally find her special ghost that arrived within hours of her moving into the Inn, and so the story begins.....
March 30, 2021
Spooky!
This was a good, old fashioned, ghost story with many twists and turns. Revenge, from beyond the grave, a mother reunited with her dead child, a century old mystery finally solved and a dead little girl finding a playmate. The moral of this story - don't mess with a ouija board.
This was a good, old fashioned, ghost story with many twists and turns. Revenge, from beyond the grave, a mother reunited with her dead child, a century old mystery finally solved and a dead little girl finding a playmate. The moral of this story - don't mess with a ouija board.
May 10, 2021
Recommended reading
I have really enjoyed this series, not sure whether it's because I'm getting attached to the town but the stories seem to be getting better and better.
This one has fabulous characters both living and dead, great storyline and pace.
To make a novella feel a substantial as a full novel takes skill and ta!ent.
I'm off now to visit the Empire........,
I have really enjoyed this series, not sure whether it's because I'm getting attached to the town but the stories seem to be getting better and better.
This one has fabulous characters both living and dead, great storyline and pace.
To make a novella feel a substantial as a full novel takes skill and ta!ent.
I'm off now to visit the Empire........,
July 3, 2023
2.5 rounded up
Really disliked sally as a character
Found her to be annoying and didn't listen to Matt when they needed to close the session she did her own thing to save a ghost not to mention killing your own kid. I rounded it up because at least she got what she deserved. Def my least favorite book in this series so far.
Really disliked sally as a character
Found her to be annoying and didn't listen to Matt when they needed to close the session she did her own thing to save a ghost not to mention killing your own kid. I rounded it up because at least she got what she deserved. Def my least favorite book in this series so far.
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April 9, 2025
Like most Amy Cross books, this is a solid 3.5 stars. The emphasis is completely on the plot, so the characters aren't terribly well developed. The plot isn't even very original. But I still loved reading this story of a battle between ghosts, the people who get caught up in the middle of it, and how events linked up with the past.
February 3, 2021
Another good tale set in the town of Crowford, this time, centering on Sally and her son, though with a few more intriguing goings-on.
Fast-paced and an easy read, however, some important issues were tackled - no spoilers.
Overall, a sad but satisfying read.
Fast-paced and an easy read, however, some important issues were tackled - no spoilers.
Overall, a sad but satisfying read.
February 15, 2021
Good!
I can hardly wait for the sixth book in the series to come out. These are not cozy paranormal, but books that can be read in a day, with an interesting story line without the violent terror.
I can hardly wait for the sixth book in the series to come out. These are not cozy paranormal, but books that can be read in a day, with an interesting story line without the violent terror.
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February 25, 2021Ms. Cross is honing her craft beautifully!
Each book she gets better and better! Keep it up, Amy and soon you'll be at the top of the charts and have the big name publishers knocking down your door!
Great job!
Each book she gets better and better! Keep it up, Amy and soon you'll be at the top of the charts and have the big name publishers knocking down your door!
Great job!
January 31, 2021
Scary
Never fails to freak me out big time ! A scary read indeed can not wait for the next one
Never fails to freak me out big time ! A scary read indeed can not wait for the next one
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February 5, 2021Very good
The story deals with both the haunting of places and the haunting of people. The twists are plentiful, and the resolution may not be what you expect.
The story deals with both the haunting of places and the haunting of people. The twists are plentiful, and the resolution may not be what you expect.
February 7, 2021
A haunted pub..
A local pub hires a new barmaid, who also sleeps upstairs. One night she and her friends try a ouija board which is always a bad thing to do.
A local pub hires a new barmaid, who also sleeps upstairs. One night she and her friends try a ouija board which is always a bad thing to do.
February 18, 2021
Super fun read
This story ran so fast I had a hard time keeping up. It was fun to read a short novel that packed a lot of action. This is probably my favorite Cross book to date.
This story ran so fast I had a hard time keeping up. It was fun to read a short novel that packed a lot of action. This is probably my favorite Cross book to date.
March 28, 2021
Awesome
What a supriseing ending. Was not expecting this one. Really had to feel for the mother. We never know how we would handle her problem.
What a supriseing ending. Was not expecting this one. Really had to feel for the mother. We never know how we would handle her problem.
May 20, 2021
Yay!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and now intend to find the others and read them as well. I believed every bit of it could happen.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and now intend to find the others and read them as well. I believed every bit of it could happen.
October 14, 2021
Sorry, but couldn’t even go thru this one of the series, hope the next one is excellent as the others
December 24, 2021
I've recently gotten into ghost stories and this one was an interesting read. I've got several other books by Cross and am looking forward to them.
June 6, 2022
spooky
I was hooked from the beginning. The tragic story of Sally and her son, paired with the mystery of what ever happened to a little girl at the pub , made for a great story.
I was hooked from the beginning. The tragic story of Sally and her son, paired with the mystery of what ever happened to a little girl at the pub , made for a great story.
February 25, 2023
This was a really good read, spooked me a few times & I wasn’t expecting that ending. Another great book from a great author.
October 10, 2024
Great book!!
This book has a few twists and turns. The characters are well written and there are some good side stories as well. I recommend this book to all.
This book has a few twists and turns. The characters are well written and there are some good side stories as well. I recommend this book to all.
July 23, 2025
This was a proper ghost story. 👻
December 1, 2025
Amy Cross
Another good book in Amy’s style of writing, which I really enjoy. Another one in her series of many that I read in a day
Another good book in Amy’s style of writing, which I really enjoy. Another one in her series of many that I read in a day
April 7, 2021
Another Crowford pub ghost story
This book was good, we get to see Dwight again this time while he’s still alive and an Ouiji board is used
This book was good, we get to see Dwight again this time while he’s still alive and an Ouiji board is used
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