The Horror of the Crowford Empire

The Ghosts of Crowford #6

by Amy Cross

The year is 1965, and Susan Jones is desperate to get out of Crowford. First, though, she needs to make enough money to finance a fresh start. She takes a series of dead-end jobs, until finally she gets hired to work at the town's faded old cinema.

The Crowford Empire is a building with history. Before it was a cinema, the Empire was the site of a terrible tragedy. While the building has been thoroughly renovated, some elements of the past remain. Some locals even whisper the name of a woman who still walks the halls and corridors of the cinema.

Susan soon discovers that the cinema's past is determined to bubble back to the surface. What does Winifred Thorpe's ghost really want? How is her eternal suffering connected to the local golf club? And what happens to any poor soul who accidentally meets her face to face?

Genres: Horror, Fiction

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2021

About the author

Amy 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.

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another home run in the Crowford series. Each of the 6 books in the series are stand alone, but they all make reference to permanent Crowford residents. This followed the same plots as the others in the series, but was still a chilling story.

[John Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointing!

This book has attracted a number of high scores and very favourable comments but, for me, it was a let down. The heroine, Susan, was totally lacking in personality and was so naive she shouldn't have been let out on her own. That said, she worked as a topless waitress and lived on the streets in London. Utterly incredible! The idea was good but the book failed to deliver any real scares or believable storyline. Not one of this author's better stories.

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[Susan M Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good!

Oh....I thought the sad story would have a happy ending. Came very close. Great characters and as always a good storyline.

[Krishnan Nair · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had high expectations from this book due to the high rating and my experience with the author's book Annie's Room which I liked a lot.

Unfortunately, this was an underwhelming experience for me. The plot was way too cliched and straightforward. I kept thinking there would be a twist, but it went pretty much how you would expect once you get the basic details.

The horror aspect and the atmosphere which I liked a lot in Annie's Room were completely missing here. The main character comes across as a bit too naive and seems to lack intelligence. Even towards the end, the character didn't really redeem herself.

Overall, a disappointing experience for me.

[Tommy Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story from the small town of Crowford. This one focuses on the only cinema in Crowford…a cinema that was built in the early 1900’s. Next to an old manor this is the best setting for one of my favorite author’s “ghost” story.
If you look at my ratings/reviews you will see how much I love Amy Cross books. She has a way of telling a story that makes you feel like you’re right there as a character in the story! And these books are fast moving which I love! On to the next Amy Cross mystery story with a little paranormal thrown in.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another enjoyable story in the series, this time, in 1966 at the Crowford Empire.

Fast-paced, with only a few typos, (and strangely American for an English story), this tale centres on Susan, a complex character, quite annoying because she doesn't stick up for herself, and is certainly old-fashioned for the era...hmm.

There are some familiar characters mentioned, where corruption is rife. Actually, not many characters were likeable.

Twisty and disturbing in parts.

Worth a look.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

No good going to the cinema in Crowford, with your best beloved, hoping for a little cuddle and kissing time in the back row in the dark, because there are ghosts there wanting to stop your fun and take over your body.
There are some residents in Crowford that don't believe and then there are others who might, but no matter what your belief, you are being watched, no matter where you are in Crowford.

[julie almond · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but not as much as the other Crowford books so far. I felt it lacked suspense, also the time frame of the possession didn’t make sense, sure if she’d been with Susan all that time, it would have manifested itself when Susan went to the golf club the first time. It was an easy read, a bit boring in parts but worth reading if you’re reading the Crowford series.

[Rose Haskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I know I always rate the Amy Cross books as awesome, but they are. This time she takes us on a journey into the ghostly world of a movie theater and a vengeance that is so extreme.

[Michael Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

This is a good addition to the Crowford series, but not the best. Ghosts need to seem real. Winifred did not. None-the-less the other characters in the story were solid enough to make it a worthy adventure to read.

[Amanda]

Loved this book!! I was disappointed from the very beginning where they said she was on the golf course but so glad it turned out differently although it was sad about Sam. If only he had showed her he was there in the end. Although at the same time he allowed her to live her life.

[§amantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty solid series so far. This one still had an angry ghost wanting revenge in it but it had a different twist on it....possession. even tho this ghost kinda got her revenge she also got her happy ending I guess.

[Christine Dunne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Amy you are wonderful and I hope
Your next book is ready soon tell you what you keep writing them and ill keep reading them sincerely Christine Dunne Harlingen Texas

[Carolyn Evans]

Very good

This is a strange tale of love, hate, greed and revenge centered around a haunted cinema in a very spooky town.

[Teena Renken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

This series- The Ghosts of Crowford is probably one of my favorite books series so far.
A magnificent old theater holds a haunting story.

[Dean Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good story about crowford

This one took me a while to get into but turned out to be good as always. I enjoy reading Crowford books.

[Sole · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.6

[jo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very boring

Honestly was very boring. Wasn't even scary or intense. And the character Susan I found to be very annoying. That's my review.

[Julie Frith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Fantastic story. Fast passed and kept me guessing till the end. Hopefully not the last we hear of Susan. Well worth the read.

[AGilden · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was something about this one that put it slightly above the Amy Cross norm. The journey of the main character was really captivating, and I'm generally freaked out by possession plotlines.

[Jane Binkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two books wonderfully written by a talented writer. Good reading!