This was absolutely bloody fantastic!

The story was quick, action packed incredibly well written you can't even tell the difference between the authors writing.
Packed full of malevolence and charm!

This moment gave me full on shivers!
More and more spirits surrounded her. “Who are you?” she asked, her voice thick with awe. Gentle whispers answered. “You brought peace to my father . . .”“My mother could finally let go . . .”“You helped my son . . .” Beatrix gasped. These were the ghosts whose family members she had comforted over the years.

“Above all, I believe,” he said, his lips lingering on her hand, “in the extraordinary brilliance of Beatrix Greene.”
As I do too, she is a brilliantly thought out and created character.


However I have 1 issue and thats when a certain person disappears during a bloody haunting and James and Beatrix go away and have sex.... dont think that was well-placed at all but im willing to overlook it :)

4.5**

Beatrix Greene is sought after by James Walker, who is looking to rid his ancestral home of a dark entity. But both of them are hiding secrets that make this transaction much more complicated. This book is written by three different authors, but the narrative is seamless. The story is short, so there isn't much character development outside of the main couple, but it is heavy on plot. This is a good, quick read with a unique take on the horror genre, and some very effective scares.

This is an enjoyable tale in a vein somewhere between Gothic and Sensation novels, and the ghost and romance elements are well-balanced. Even more impressive is the way the three authors' styles blend together seamlessly; there's only an occasional turn of phrase that lets us know that we've switched writers. I do wish the reason for the curse was better explained and I wasn't entirely sold on Stanhope or Harry's roles in the story (the latter especially), and the episode format felt unnecessary and gimmicky, but otherwise this is the perfect book to just devour on a rainy day.

I read this book as an ARC through NetGalley. The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is your standard classic haunted house story. It was quick and easy to read. The story revolves around Beatrix Greene, a reputable spiritual medium who is not really a medium. She gets paid by James Walker to investigate a haunted mansion. The author does a great job in introducing the characters and inciting fear in the beginning. Unfortunately for me, it got a bit boring because of how slow-paced it was. I also felt the romance in-between to be unnecessary. I had some trouble getting into the story fully because of the format as well.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a great spooky read if you’re like me and are not a fan of overly-grisly horror. I would call this book...intro to horror. It’s creepy, spooky, a little mysterious, but won’t leave you having nightmares.

I would say it’s half romance, half haunting. I enjoyed the dynamic between the main and side characters, the clever insertion of the easily spooked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who’d have guessed!), and the deliciously dark Victorian setting.

I felt that while it was a bit slow-paced, the author’s beautiful, smooth-flowing writing more than made up for it.

All in all, I’d say this is a great start to your Autumn spooky TBR. It’s quick, fun, and just this side of scary!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review!

I enjoyed The Haunting of Beatrix Greene. It got me in the mood for more spooky books!

James Walker, a scientist, challenges Beatrix Greene, an allusive medium, to stay at Ashbury Manor for one night. He asks her to perform a spiritual seance to talk with the haunted spirits of the place, with the hopes of releasing their souls by ending their suffering and despair.

James is suspicious of all mediums and has already shown many where fake. Despite this, Beatrix agrees because the money James offers her will secure her future. She thinks that all she'll have to do is outsmart him and make him believe she's the real thing. Is she talented enough to convince him that she's the real deal?

It was somewhat predictable, as most books tend to be, but it was a compelling story that I wanted to keep reading. I don't think the story needed it but I would have liked for the romance between to James and Beatrix to develop a little further. Despite being written by multiple authors, the story was cohesive and each episode (or chapter) flowed well.

I loved that the changes in Beatrix took the lead in the story rather than the romance. Very creepy and very enjoyable. I definitely recommend it, especially as Halloween approaches.

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher and authors for allowing me a preview of this book. Unfortunately I only read the first part in the series, and was not given the whole book to read.

I will say, what I read, I thoroughly enjoyed and will read this book once it's published.

The premise of the book, is to find proof of ghostly/specter activity in an old manor. To go about the task, Beatrix and Company must spend a night (again I only read the first part) in the haunted manor, along with other ghost hunters.

I really can't wait to read it, and wish I could have gotten the entire book - especially with Halloween around the bend.

I will post a more complete review once I am able to buy the book (unless the publishers will grant me rights), as I can't wait to finish reading it. For now, I"m hooked.

This book is really spooky. Well written enough it made me not want to read it before I went to bed. Loved all the characters, and was at the edge of my seat turning page after page. Look forward to future installments.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book I’m return for a honest review.

As a hug fan of horror and paranormal romance, I loved this book. Beatrix was pretending to a medium in the start of the book, in order for her to make a living. When James comes seeking her out for help she agrees to helping him. Little does he know she is a fraud. As the story progresses the ,sin characters find themselves in a terrorizing situation that only Beatrix can help them get out of.

I truly enjoyed the fast pace of this book. The gothic feel of the story also made it all the more scary and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and fellow readers!

Beatrix Greene is a medium, providing services to those who seek proof of the afterlife. She is also, like most mediums, a fraud. James Walker is in search of someone who can speak to the dead. Throughout his search he covers as a man debunking the mediums he comes in contact with. So colored Beatrix surprised when he offers her a job, as he believes she really can commune with the dead. Here's the deal... spend one night at Ashbury Manor to prove, or disprove, whether it's haunted. Agreeing was her first mistake, but will staying once they reach the Manor be her last?

Holy cow what a scary, heart-pounding and perfectly wonderful gory ghost story! This is so well written I could feel the fear and picture the bones and evil. I'm really glad I read this in the mornings 🤣🤣🤣. I love a good, terrifying ghost story and man did this ever fit the bill. Whew! 🤣

I received this E-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.

I really enjoyed this book! Just in time for Halloween. If you love dark, suspenseful stories, this is it! I loved the Victorian flare - made it even more interesting!! I hope there is more Beatrix Green in the future.

I've really enjoyed this book, although it is short it certainly is gripping! Perfect for this time of year with Halloween on the horizon!

I hope their will be more tales involving Beatrix Greene!

All I can say is, Wow! If you’re a fan of darkness and suspense, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is for you. This was definitely a new genre of reading for me and I enjoyed reading this story. A Victorian feel with a bit of Holmes thrown in for flavor.

“I do so enjoy having a man prove things to me,” she said, her voice sickly sweet, her hazel eyes flashing.”

CW: Horror; Gore; Supernatural Haunting; Death by Supernatural forces; Entrapment; Death by Fire

Summary: Strong-headed and independent Beatrix Greene is making a living for herself in Victorian England by working as a “reputable” spiritual medium. However, when known-skeptic Dr. James Walker offers her a large sum of money to determine if Ashbury Manor is haunted, Beatrix finds herself facing the realities of what this offer means - risking everything if she's exposed as the fraud she knows she is for the chance of being financially independent. However, Dr. James Walker is hiding his own secrets and dark past, and when Beatrix accepts the job and performs the séance, awakening a gift she didn’t think existed, they must face the darkness and horror of Ashbury Manor together or be consumed.

Review: The first chapter had an incredible amount of promise, it seemingly set the mood that things weren’t quite as they seemed, introduced characters that were interesting, and made me want to keep reading - however, it quickly devolved into a mishmash of horror, romance, and the supernatural. This book felt more like a low-budget horror movie, than a Victorian gothic fiction.

This book was just incredibly heavy-handed and provided no nuance in the psychological and physical terror I was expecting. Short stories and novellas are hard enough to write because the author (or authors in this case) don’t have a lot of time to set up the mood, the plot, and the characters, however, these authors also decided to include a steamy romance that really had no place in this story. This novella’s attempt to have three different authors write the story ultimately leaves the reader feeling disjointed between each chapter. I think the idea was there, but the execution fell flat.

I will note that it appears that this story was originally, or is currently being, released through Serial Box in episodes. I think the spirit of releasing these chapters as “episodes” actually serves this novella better, as reading it straight through seemed to do the story and writing a great disservice.

You should read this book if you like: Horror; Suspense; Victorian Gothics; Romance

I received this book from NetGalley as an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story follows Beatrix Greene, a spritual medium in Victorian England, who is actually a fraud. She is offered a high paying job by James Walker, who asks that she stay one night in Ashbury Manor, to confirm whether or not the manor is haunted. He has revealed several frauds in her medium community, but believes she is the real thing. She accepts the job, ultimately putting her own name at risk, if he exposes her as a fraud. James has secrets, as well, which are exposed during the séance, after Beatrix truly makes a connection to the other side. Neither James nor Beatrix anticipated the danger of the spirits and are in for the fight of their lives to get out of the manor alive.

This book is excellent -- different sections are written by different authors, but you really wouldn't guess it based on the flow of the book. The story line started right away, the characters were really well-developed, and the vivid imagery really takes you on a wild ride to the haunted manor.

A spooky read that will keep you on the edge of your seat -- this was a fast-paced thriller and a page-turner, to see how things end up!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book!

Read this one with the lights on if you don't want to jump at every creak in your house! Mwah HA HA! This book gave me the chills several times. It's a gripping ghostly tale.that's short enough to devour on a rainy afternoon.

Part horror, part gothic romance "The Haunting of Beatrix Greene" is the perfect addition to your October TBR pile (and it's releasing just in time for Halloween!)

Three authors collaborated, each taking a chapter or "episode" (since it would surely make a fun mini-series!) to weave this dark tale of a haunted mansion, its desperate heir, a self-doubting spiritual medium and their quest to solve an old murder mystery and escape the sinister presence within it's walls. Will they survive the night...?

Yes, it is good gory fun for all. Thanks to Netgalley for letting me read an advanced copy!
Kid o'meter - def PG-13 at minimum (gore and sexual situations)

I really enjoyed this book it has a good story line the characters were realistic and endearing. Beatrix is a spirit soother or medium she built a reputation of descret dealings for many well to do mostly English women helping them find peace with those who have died. When a renowned scientist sets his sights on exposing all such people like Beatrix as frauds and cons Beatrix fears she will be next instead he offers her a job, one that will push her abilities to their limits and she may not survive. If you like suspense with a Victorian era backdrop then you will love this book.

Beatrix Greene is an actress pretending to by a medium when she called to an opportunity of a life time. The catch? She has to stay in a notoriously haunted mansion and perform a séance. Maybe Beatrix isn't a phoney after all...

What a great short little spooky read! Perfect for the start of the autumn season!
This was a really sweet blend of historical, romance, and a dash of horror. A bit of body horror at a certain part that made me tense a little bit, man what vivid descriptions! lol
I really enjoyed this, very atmospheric. I felt that the characters were pretty rich considering how short the book was, and apricated the witty banter juxtaposed with the grim horror elements.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

I'm scared!!! Hahaha!!

I am actually scared though. This book is super cute and spooky. I scare easily with books like these because I believe in ghosts. I had to read this during the day because I was literally getting goosebumps.
If you like spooky, fun, fast reads, this is for you. I loved all the characters and their witty banter. I laughed out loud at some parts, but maybe that was just nervous laughter because I was terrified, haha!!

Pick this up for a little snack during the day! Its short and worth the time.

Thank you Netgalley for sending me this to read for an exchange for an honest review.

*This book was received as an advanced reader's copy from NetGalley.

Nothing like a good horror book to get me in the mood for Halloween. Ok, so it's not even October yet, but I really couldn't resist. That being said, while there was some horror in this, it was merely ok.

Beatrix Greene is a well-known medium. Not because she can actually talk to ghosts, but simply because she is good at what she does, and that is reading people's emotions. So when a known disprover of the occult offers her a generous salary to come check out a haunted house; she's torn. The money will set her up for life, but it could bring her reputation down with it.

I think a lot of the characters really underwent personality changes in this book. While I liked Beatrix and she was the most solid of the characters, I still felt as thought she could have been a bit more developed. Her friend Harry provided appropriate comedic relief, but really was just there for background rather than being an integral part of the book. And James, well, he was all over the place, I can't say I really enjoyed his character that much. In fact, I think the best of the bunch would be Amanda; and that's just because she was bold, interesting, and didn't have enough time to have wild personality swings.

The plot was pretty standard; seance at a haunted house with mayhem afoot. I can't say it was too much different than the Haunting of Hill House or several other books in the genre, but I won't fault it for that, it had its own spin. It was also gruesome, descriptive, and a bit bloody. There was also romance, which I found terrible and unbelievable and it really detracted from the whole novella. Which it is a novella, this is a short book, written mostly like a screenplay. And it was also written by multiple authors, although I will say they kept their tone pretty consistent throughout.

Interesting, but it definitely had a lot of room for improvement.

Review by M. Reynard 2020