This story is a lot of fun, yes its a horror, yes it involves supernatural events and very gory scenes. It is so well written, it is fun.

It is a short, quick read that I would probably class as a novella. This book is perfect for the spooky (Halloween) season, if your into that. It’s a gothic horror set in the past of Victorian England.

Beatrix is a psychic medium, a fraud, who considers her job comforting, helpful and needed for her clients. As well as needed for her to continue to pay the bills. When she is asked to help prove or disprove the existence of ghosts in a mansion where a famous murder has taken place, Beatrix discovers she is not a fraud after all!

I really recommend this book and I look forward to reading more of Beatrix Greene in the future.

I think this would have worked much better as a full length novel. The pacing was incredibly off, and everything felt way too rushed, and that took away from my enjoyment of the story. I liked the characters and the plot, but everything was too rushed. I was never able to really know the characters, or feel any sense of mystery or suspense. As much as I enjoyed it, I think the fact that this story was so short really detracted from it. I understand this story is serialized, but for a first episode I don't know that I'm invested enough to continue.

If you are looking for a creepy gothic tale of a haunted house with a bit of romance that you can read in one or two sittings, then The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is perfection! The main character is Beatrix, a woman who earns her livelihood as a medium, but doesn't actually believe in ghosts. So when she's offered a substantial sum to determine whether a supposedly cursed estate is haunted, she thinks it's easy money. Little does she know what she is getting herself into....

The bulk of the story takes place in a single night where things go from spooky to horrifying. This makes it the perfect scope for a novella and I definitely recommend this if you want a bit of gothic horror in shorter form. It was fun with interesting characters, and if it was a bit predictable at times, I really didn't mind. Definitely one worth checking out! Do note that this is a horror novel and includes violence, death, evil spirits, the past death of a child, talk of losing parents, references to domestic violence, and a couple of more gruesome scenes. I received an advance copy of this for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Told in episodes, each ending with a cliffhanger, this ghost story is a great toe-in book for those interested in the "gaslight horror genre." Set in Victorian England, the main character Beatrix is a practicing psychic who provides a bit of solace for the grieving - even if it is fake. The characters were wholly modern and fresh: Amanda is an American woman who enjoys men's suits and photographs the dead and Harry is a orphan actor who is fiercely loyal to Beatrix. They are charged with the task of rooting out a ghost in a haunted mansion, only to have things go awry. The story is a bit expected, as is the arrival of a shady character at a convenient point of the book, but it does not disappoint on blood, gore, and ghosties.

This is the spooky story of a medium who is called out by a scientist to visit his family's supposedly haunted home and determine if it is indeed haunted. She takes her assistant with her and arrives to find other people there as well. They have a séance and what happens ...

WOW.... What a delectably dark Victorian era horror story that proved to be a wonderful and quick read that had me from the first page. The book is slightly different than most, set as a bit of a screenplay, with names of each “episode” or chapter of the book, that really made me think this would be an excellent series to watch. (Hello, Hulu!) It follows Beatrix Greene as she does her best to make as much as she can relieving the grieved families who have lost a loved one, by “hosting” seances or readings to let them find solace in speaking with their since passed relatives. What most people don’t know is that Beatrix is a fraud and although she feels a bit of a respite in doing this work since she feels she helps people find closure, there are people like Dr James Walker that find this practice predatory and disturbing. Never one to back down from a challenge, when she is invited to a lecture on why James Walker believes mediums are fake and can prove his theory in front of an audience, she and her friend Harry, accept the invitation. Once Beatrix is there and asked to be a volunteer, James Walker finds her after the discussion and asks her a question that seems pretty innocent at first, but becomes a life-changing one for her. She’s asked to Ashbury Manor to provide a seance with a photographer and others to investigate the historic home. Of course, rumors abound about awful happenings within the home and of the ground it was built upon before Beatrix even arrives, but once she steps foot into the manor, all kinds of horror wait for her. Truly a wonderful read that had me quickly turning the pages to finish!

I wanted this to be more. I loved the character of Beatrix but everything else fell a little flat for me.

This was written by multiple people and they did an excellent job of keeping the 'voice' of the book consistent. While there were some parts that I found unnecessary - i.e. the romantic slant - it was still excited and scary all the same.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Holy cow, I should not have finished reading this after dark! This 9 episode ghost story seriously creeped me out, but I thoroughly enjoyed all of the heebie jeebies! The serialization was a very clever idea, and I wish I had only read one episode at a time, but I just couldn’t help myself.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NrtGalley. All opinions are my own.

The perfect October read.

I was hooked from the very first page. I love All Things England so this was fun and just what I need right now.

I liked the idea that James’ goal is to disprove Beatrix as a spiritual medium. He persuades her into performing a séance at Asbury Manor. I like the twist. It was a page-turner. It made me want to believe in ghosts.

I really enjoy this story, it was small but it definitely kept you on your toes and scary also. It is great Halloween story full of ghosts, demons and some great characters especially Beatrix Greene. She is strong independent women who didn't except what she discovers about herself and what happens to her. It was good and I hope we see more Beatriz Greene in the future.

Great horror book - and just in time for Halloween!!

The plot and setting remind me of the Haunting of Hill House or something equally Stephen King!

Great plot, use of historical scenes and a love story all combine to make this a read to the finish type of novel!

I was drawn to another ghost story this month, which feels appropriate with spoooooky Halloween fast approaching. Quick summary: Set in Victorian England, Beatrix Greene the (empathetic, but fraudulent) medium travels to Ashbury Manor to hold a seance along with a writer and a photographer for James Walker. James does not believe in spirits, and wants this seance to prove or disprove his theory. Once they arrive at the Manor, it becomes clear that the house itself has a dark past and is full of secrets.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is set up more like a TV series than a book. It consists of nine episodes (basically chapters), and each author has written three episodes for this season (book). (Never fear, it does not read like a script, but in fact a story.) Beatrix herself is a great female lead character – strong and independent, determined to make her way in the world relying on herself. While she herself does not believe in spirits, she does use her vocation to bring comfort to those that seek her council.

The spooky Manor definitely has vibes similar to The Shining, and at times the book is pretty creepy. It’s a fun, fast paced story with a nod to Sherlock Holmes, and even a little romance thrown in.

Just like your favorite TV series, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a fun book to “binge read” in one sitting. I for one am looking forward to the second season and Beatrix’s next adventure.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene has many of the trappings of good horror: an old manor with a violent history, a medium (albeit a skeptical one), and plenty of things that go bump in the night. There were things that worked well, and things that didn’t.

This book followed Beatrix Greene, a spiritualist by profession, but not in actuality. She doesn’t believe in that stuff, thank you very much, but a job is a job. However, if she is exposed as a fraud, there goes her livelihood. So when she meets James Walker, a scientist who makes a habit of debunking fake mediums, Beatrix is justifiably nervous. Instead of trying to expose Beatrix, James hires her to spend a night in an old manor to decide if it is truly haunted. Joining them are: Harry, Beatrix’s friend and a rather lousy actor; Amanda, a hired photographer; and Stanhope, a friend of James. Hijinks ensue.

The bones of the story (pun intended) were interesting and it’s obvious that the authors have a love of the eerie. I loved the atmosphere of the book- at least, I loved the first bit. Later on, it went from creeptastic to gory, which kind of bummed me out. It was an abrupt shift that didn’t really work for me.

There were mysteries to solve, and spooks aplenty. My biggest issue with the book was that it felt rushed. The pacing was off. I felt that it could have benefitted from a few extra chapters and a slower buildup to give the creep factor time to set in. It was almost too quick to really appreciate, honestly. There was so much happening that deserved more attention than it was given.

If I look at this book as more of a campfire tale than a horror novel, I’d say it delivers some fun spook. I didn’t love it, but I certainly didn’t hate it. My final takeaway is that, while there were some thrills, there weren’t any chills.

I would have finished this in one sitting but it got dark and I got too scared. For me this makes a great horror book. Really reminded me of The Haunting of Hill House or The Amityville Horror film.
I would definitely recommend, especially for anyone looking for a creepy halloween book. I hope this will be a series as I'd love to know what happens next.
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book and am willingly providing this review.

These three writers wove a seamless story brimming with misdirection, surprise, and the unexpected. There were times that if there hadn't been so many pages left, I would have thought the story was winding down, I liked the way the chapter were titled. I hope there is another book by this trio. I have more authors to add to my watch list thanks to this book.

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Finished: October 11, 2020
4/5 ⭐️’s

Simple plot, fast-paced action and page-turning ghost hunting!

Beatrix Greene is makes her living pretending to be a medium and acting out the deepest desires of individuals wishing to commune or have some closure with those on the other side. She’s strategic, calculating and rather thoughtful when it comes to her work and often is able to do what other mediums cannot: bring peace and understanding to those suffering, without all of the bells and whistles. That is, until she is challenged by a scientist who would like to expose frauds like Beatrix and settle once and for all that ghosts and mediums alike do not exist. While Beatrix believes she is up for the challenge and plans to manipulate her way through the deal, she has no idea she will be in the battle of her life and awaken powers she never knew she had.

I enjoyed the fast pacing. I also enjoyed being with the cast of characters as they navigated the Ashbury house. All of that coupled with Beatrix’s own personal challenges with self-discovery really worked for me. A good story to add to your Halloween pile.

Not to mention, I loved the ending.

Thanks to NetGalley and Serial Box for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Publication Date: 10/28/20
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An interesting read about a woman who pretends to be a medium, discovers she really can communicate with spirits. When she is invited to an ancestral home under the pretense of observing her abilities, she finds that there is other things out there than just spirits. She is out for the fight of her life as well as others. I really enjoyed the scenery of early England. When the characters of the book decided to sail to America and begin anew, I found myself wondering what that must of felt like. James and Beatrix were ready to start over. I only hope there will be more adventures for this likable couple.

An entertaining, fast-paced ghost story complete with a haunted house and a basement of horror! It reminded me of campfire stories when we would take turns adding to the plot., resulting in unseen twists ( in this case a romance developing). A fun, spooky read perfect for the Halloween season. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

A fantastic edge of your seat 5 star read, perfect for Halloween month. I've always loved a good ghost story, and I haven't read one recently that grabbed me as this one did. I loved the character of Beatrix and how she came into powers she didn't know she possessed. I surely hope there are more volumes to come.

I’m here for a haunted house story. I enjoyed reading The Haunting of Beatrix Greene, it had a really interesting storyline. I was immediately drawn in by the main character and wanted to learn more about her. It was a quick read that kept my attention. I would have enjoyed more a more descriptive setting to pull me into the scenes more..