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The Ghost House by Helen Phifer
Annie Graham series Book #1
5 ★
There's not much that scares Annie Graham. Not even the horrors she has witnessed during her years on the police force. When she agrees to look after her brother's farmhouse, she finds herself drawn to the crumbling old mansion in the woods nearby. But an innocent exploration of the empty ruin and the discovery of the diary of former resident Alice leaves her more than a little spooked. She knows it holds the secrets to a dark past, and she has to find out more.
What was the terrible truth that Alice uncovered? And how could what happened to her over 100 years ago help solve the murders of young women in the town? Annie needs to stop the serial killer before she becomes his next victim – but the past comes back to haunt her in ways she could never have expected.If you are a ghost story enthusiast I would highly recommend that you start this series with this one. When I started reading, I was immediately pulled into the story.
The Ghost House offers a relatable heroine...Annie...who unwillingly gets thrown in the middle of a horror story when she promises to take care of her brother’s farmhouse near a dilipidated, crumbling old mansion. The mansion calls to her but the moment she walks inside strange things start to happen. Annie isn't the only one that te mansions residents call to. A serial killer is takng and killing young women...but can't figure out why he feels tis urge. I loved the premise... the idea of the past interacting with the present...of reincarnation...of vengeance. It was an atmospheric, spooky read, ideal for the Halloween season.
