The Toll House: Discover this autumn's most spinetingling ghost story thriller

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I hoovered this up in one go. It's perfect for the spooky season. Be prepared for some seriously good twists. -- NATASHA PULLEY author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Good Lord, Lester, we've driven him mad," he said, in a frightened whisper. "We must go after him." Oh, I do love those books that are perfect for October. You know the ones. The ones that match the darker nights, the ones to curl up in front of a blazing fire with a hot cup of tea by your side. The ones that make you pull the curtains to keep the outside from coming in. But perhaps, in this instance, you should be more concerned about what already lurks within. Some houses like to keep hold of their secrets, to retain the past and replay the bad things that happened there. This occurs when Kelda moves into the old Toll House with her son. Signs are not good right from the very first chapter of this book, and it will have you looking over your shoulder, wondering what that creak on the stair really was. No doubt just the cat. But no, here she is, sitting by your side! Yikes. Should I go and investigate? He repeated this remark as they started on their expedition a few hours later. They left as the inn was closing for the night; bolts shot noisily behind them, and, as the regular customers trudged slowly homewards, they set off at a brisk pace in the direction of the house. Most of the cottages were already in darkness, and lights in others went out as they passed. He crossed over and closed it gently. Then at a scuffling noise behind him he turned and saw Meagle in a heap on the hearthstone.

The Toll House: A thoroughly chilling ghost story to keep you The Toll House: A thoroughly chilling ghost story to keep you

It's no good," he said at last, and, turning from them, watched Meagle. "Don't you go to sleep," he said anxiously. Meagle sprang to his feet. "Nonsense," he said roughly. "He's tired out; that's all. Still, let's take him up and clear out. You take his legs and Barnes will lead the way with the candle. Yes? Who's that?" This recently released book took me out of my usual comfort zone... I braved the ghouls and ghosts especially for you lot so I could review this in time for the witching hour! 🧙 He is coming round," said Meagle, with a smirk. "By the time I have done with him he will be a confirmed believer. Well, who will go and get some water? Will, you, Barnes?"No," said Barnes slowly. "I don't believe in ghosts nor in any supernatural things whatever; all the same, I admit that I should not care to pass a night there alone."

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R.F. Kuang, Sue Lynn Tan, Rebecca Ross, Kate Heartfield, N.E. Davenport, Saara El-Arifi, Juno Dawson and Sunyi Dean He sprang forward too late; Lester, with his face buried in his arms, had rolled over on the floor fast asleep, and his utmost efforts failed to awake him.If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list -- SARAH PEARSE author of THE SANATORIUM Meagle shook his head, and they stood for some time in uneasy silence. "May as well shut the door," said Barnes at last. One of the most dull, pointless, meaningless stories I ever read. This is not a horror and, while I am not an experienced thriller reader, will gather this isn't really a thriller either. I guess this is more of a mystery, but I never felt intrigued by either timeline, and the 1860s timeline really wore on my nerves by the end. This is also absolutely NOT a gothic tale as what this book intends to say with its themes and messages have nothing remotely gothic about them. The toll house itself is a tiny ass old hut with squeaky floors, and that does not a gothic tale make. He stopped once or twice and stood with bent head listening. The unrest outside seemed to increase; a loud creaking sounded from the stairs.

The Toll House: A thoroughly chilling ghost story to keep you

He held the candle forward and showed where the balusters had broken away. Then he peered curiously into the void beneath. If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list' Sarah Pearse author of THE SANATORIUM And without turning this into a complete complainfest, there are more than one or two plot holes and storylines not so much unresolved as simply abando - The passages wound like a maze, and he threaded them blindly in a vain search for the stairs. If he could get down and open the hall door----A tramp," was the reply. "He went there for the sake of half-a-crown, and they found him next morning hanging from the balusters, dead." Lester arose, and, stretching his stiffened limbs, dusted his clothes with his hands and went out into the corridor. White followed. At the noise of their approach a figure which had been lying asleep at the other end sat up and revealed the face of Barnes. "Why, I've been asleep," he said, in surprise. "I don't remember coming here. How did I get here?" I'll bet you a sovereign you won't spend the night there alone, for all your talk," said White suddenly. I have been a big fan of weird fiction and ‘supernatural thrillers’ since I have been probably not quite old enough to read them. James Herbert was always my go to and although his writing may not in certain circles be described as ‘literary’ fiction, there is no doubt in my mind that he could tell a good story and indeed, no other author has terrified me as James Herbert could. Melding modern-life with mysteries from the past, this is a readable romp of suspenseful supernatural fiction.

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Meagle fingered his chin. "Who shut it?" he inquired, looking from one to the other. "Who came in last?" Inexplicable happenings take place within the walls and Kelda cannot shake the feeling she is being watched, paired with Dylan suffering from nightmares which seem too real with ghostly figures watching him in his room, Kelda has to look into the dark and gruesome history of this house that has seen far too much horror take place within but perhaps it’s all in her head as the pressure of her new job and the arrival of her sister start to take their toll, leaving her to wonder just what is real and what is Dylan making up?He walked carelessly to the edge and looked over. In response to his startled cry the others drew near, and all three stood staring at the dead man below. Escape the cold and join us in our charming inn for a festive feast to remember. Our talented chefs have crafted a seasonal treat for your taste buds, partnering the classics we know and love with some local flair. Kelda and her young son move into the toll house for a fresh start but not all is as it seems once she finds a death mask hidden behind a wall. Now, if I was Kelda I would have been straight out of that house and as far away as I could have gone. However, that wouldn’t have made for a very good novel so I, for one, am pleased she stayed. The lodge was almost hidden by over-grown shrubs and the drive was choked with rank growths. Meagle leading, they pushed through it until the dark pile of the house loomed above them. Come on!" he cried, with a low laugh. "All of you! All of you! Show your faces--your infernal ugly faces! Don't skulk!"