Book Description:
They said the dead can't hurt you . . . They were wrong. The House on Cold Hill is a chilling and suspenseful ghost story from the multi-million copy bestselling author of Dead Simple, Peter James. Moving from the heart of Brighton and Hove to the Sussex countryside is a big undertaking for Ollie and Caro Harcourt and their 12-year-old daughter Jade. But when they view Cold Hill Houseâa huge, dilapidated Georgian mansionâOllie is filled with excitement. Despite the financial strain of the move, he has dreamed of living in the country since he was a child, and he sees Cold Hill House as a paradise for his animal-loving daughter, the perfect base for his web-design business, and a terrific long-term investment. Caro is less certain, and Jade is grumpy about being separated from her friends. Within days of moving in, it becomes apparent that the Harcourt family aren't the only residents of the house. A friend of Jade's is the first to see the spectral woman, standing behind her as the girls talk on FaceTime. Then there are more sightings, as well as increasingly disturbing occurrences in the house. As the haunting becomes more malevolent and the house itself begins to turn on the Harcourts, the terrified family discover Cold Hill House's dark history, and the horrible truth of what it could mean for them.
My Review:
Peter James is a masterful storyteller and this one was well told. It is a page turner from the very beginning with all it's creepy happenings. I found the characters very likable and believable. The old house was a real nightmare and gave the residents spine-tingling chills. They definitely should have moved out sooner than they did. This book could make you believe in ghosts as the hauntings were very convincing. If you like paranormal ghost stories then don't miss this one. You won't be able to put it down until you reach the surprise ending. I look forward to reading more of Peter James' books in the future.
They said the dead can't hurt you . . . They were wrong. The House on Cold Hill is a chilling and suspenseful ghost story from the multi-million copy bestselling author of Dead Simple, Peter James. Moving from the heart of Brighton and Hove to the Sussex countryside is a big undertaking for Ollie and Caro Harcourt and their 12-year-old daughter Jade. But when they view Cold Hill Houseâa huge, dilapidated Georgian mansionâOllie is filled with excitement. Despite the financial strain of the move, he has dreamed of living in the country since he was a child, and he sees Cold Hill House as a paradise for his animal-loving daughter, the perfect base for his web-design business, and a terrific long-term investment. Caro is less certain, and Jade is grumpy about being separated from her friends. Within days of moving in, it becomes apparent that the Harcourt family aren't the only residents of the house. A friend of Jade's is the first to see the spectral woman, standing behind her as the girls talk on FaceTime. Then there are more sightings, as well as increasingly disturbing occurrences in the house. As the haunting becomes more malevolent and the house itself begins to turn on the Harcourts, the terrified family discover Cold Hill House's dark history, and the horrible truth of what it could mean for them.
My Review:
Peter James is a masterful storyteller and this one was well told. It is a page turner from the very beginning with all it's creepy happenings. I found the characters very likable and believable. The old house was a real nightmare and gave the residents spine-tingling chills. They definitely should have moved out sooner than they did. This book could make you believe in ghosts as the hauntings were very convincing. If you like paranormal ghost stories then don't miss this one. You won't be able to put it down until you reach the surprise ending. I look forward to reading more of Peter James' books in the future.
