Releasing this book just before Halloween is the perfect time to release it. I will say that I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was going to be too short and although I have some unanswered questions, I think it was just the right length. I love a good evil house story and this one did not disappoint.

However, I do have a few criticisms. I just don't understand why most fiction books, horror related or not, have to have some element of romance in them. The romance and one night stand could have been removed and the story would have been just fine, even better in my opinion. I also really want to know Stanhope's story... how did he know about the house and it's layout when Ashbury didn't and it was his family home? Did he become friends with Ashbury only to get access to the house, because that's a long time to fake a friendship. Why was he so fascinated by the evil power... what in his background led to that corruption? I think if Stanhope's story had been elaborated upon and the one night stand portion left out (even if the subtle romance was left in), that it would have been even better.

Overall, a great evil house read!

This was the perfect book to start as the weather changed. I really enjoyed this mix of historical horror with a little bit of romance thrown in there. Psychics and mediums really interest me so this book was a no brainer, I knew it would suck me in early and it did.
Beatrix is a medium and she is called upon by James to come to his family home to see if she can help him to understand the evil that lives inside this house. Beatrix doesn't honestly believe in her abilities, she feels like she gives people comfort by telling them she can communicate with their loved ones. Upon entering this house, she is hit by waves of darkness and knows there is something lurking there. It was definitely dark, that is for sure, but Beatrix called on powers she didn't know she possessed and helped James find peace.
I really enjoyed how they worked together and the side characters were just as interesting as the main characters. It was a great spooky read.

This story was a lot of fun and perfect for the Halloween season! It contains all that is necessary for a very spooky read - a haunted house, a medium, a basement of horror, and of course a macabre monster! While the narrative itself was not the most unique it was enjoyable. There is a bit of romance which I don't normally like mixed in my horror, but it somehow worked. I'd definitely recommend this book!

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene was a very enjoyable and spooky read!

Beatrix Greene works as a medium, but is a fraud. She meets James Walker who asks her to go spend the night at Ashbury Manor to hopefully prove it’s not haunted. The night does not go the way any characters suspect!

This is a nice short read. It was a little scary, a bit gory, and had a touch of romance. Everything you want in a horror book! Definitely recommend.

This was a fantastic read! The author is very descriptive and I felt I was in the time period. I felt for the characters, both good and bad. The female characters were written with a strong power that grew through the novel. I would like to see the next "chapter" of the story. I was a little thrown off by the constant change of viewpoint but not enough to be confusing. I liked it!

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a delightfully spooky book!
I really enjoy well written ghost stories, and this one takes the cake! Not only is this story beautifully written, it is original.
Beatrix Greene is a spiritual medium in Victorian England. She makes a living helping people connect with the spirit world-or at least, she makes them THINK they are connecting to the spirit world and long lost loves.
When a gentleman named James comes to town and puts on a demonstration trying to prove psychics are only smoke and mirrors, Beatrix can’t pass up the opportunity to see what he has up his sleeve. She won’t lose her livelihood because of some naysayer!
After the performance James hires Beatrix to spend an evening at a haunted house to prove whether ghosts exist, and MAN, she did NOT know what she was getting into!
I really enjoyed this story. It was a fast read with spooky elements, and had a “Haunting of Hill House” vibe. The romance between James and Beatrix was palpable and I thought it added a nice touch to the story.
If you’re looking for a fast, spooky, romantic ghost story, this is the one!!!

This story was very interesting. It was fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was intrigued to read this with three authors writing it , but it was seamless all the way through. I hope there will be another after this one.

While this book is a short one (under 200 pages, I believe) it still packs a punch. We meet our characters as they go to perform a seance of sorts on a house that may or may not be haunted. Not that this is a spoiler, but yeah, it's haunted as hell.



During their time at the house, all kinds of weird things happen. Even weirder than being scared by unknown circumstances, is possibly falling in love while all this craziness is going on around you. If you want more info, sorry, you're gonna have to read the book.



Hawkins had a book come out earlier in the year, and between The Return and THoBG, she might be starting to become one of my favorite horror writers. She really seems to know her craft. I'm here for it.



The Haunting of Beatrix Greene comes out 10.28.2020, and you should ABSOLUTELY check it out.



5/5 Stars

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is the perfect book to curl up with, now that the weather is turning cool and our minds turn to ghosts and goblins. It's a good example of a gothic ghost story, complete with a crumbling estate with a dark and tragic history, and a beautiful heroine who is called in to solve its mystery.

Beatrix Greene lives in Victorian-era England and is one of many spiritualists of the day. Distaining the flash and show that has been popular with other mediums, she's made her name by holding quiet and sober readings for her clients. She is approached by Dr. James Walker, a noted debunker of fraudulent mediums, to travel with him and his companions to spend one night in the manor house and give definitive proof as to whether the house is or is not haunted. However, when they arrive, the situation quickly becomes dire as Beatrix and her fellow ghost hunters discover that the house, and whatever is living in it, is not going to let them leave.

There are plenty of gothic ghost stories out there and fans of them expect certain things: the properly atmospheric haunted house, the evil in the past that made it that way, the heroine/hero who is pitched against the evil and the brave companions willing to give their lives to vanquish the evil and support the hero. This book has all of that but manages to still be fresh. I especially enjoy the well-known characters of the day who drop in to add color and the scene where the evil of the house is unleashed is especially harrowing (it might be a difficult read for the especially squeamish). The pacing of the book is good and as you reach the end of the story, you're practically breathless, which leads me to my only real criticism. I thought that the final scene in the house carried on a bit too long but that's a minor complaint.

Overall, I thought The Haunting of Beatrix Greene delivered on all its gothic promise. This is just part one and it ends on a satisfying note, making you want to find out what happens next. So, grab that cup of (insert favorite hot beverage here) and cozy up for a great scary read!

A masterfully written tale!
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is an artfully interwoven masterwork of fantasy. The words are gripping with a never ending hint of suspense.
Any lover of the fantasy would love this book.

A masterpiece!

More Novella than novel. But a quick read on a Sunday is perfect. Set in the Gothic era of talking to the dead and conjuring spirits, Beatrix talks to departed loved ones for a fee. James thinks its a hoax but wants Beatrix to try. And then she learns what she pretended to do all along. A little spooky narrative for us along the way. I love that it read like episodes instead of chapters, it worked well for this short read. Short yes but everything you need is done well. Pace, character development, a little spook, a little fright, a little 'will they or won't they". Perfect time of year to read this also. I look forward to more by Rachel Hawkins. My only negative is i think she could tighten up her writing here and there.

I was given this e-copy by Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Beatrix Greene is surviving Victorian life by giving false psychic comfort to her fellow citizens. Until she meets James Walker. Mr. Walker is known for turning in frauds and con men, and Beatrix is suspicious when he offers her a job. Walker wishes for Beatrix and a few others to accompany him to Ashbury Manor, a place of horrific tragedy and potential ghostly sights. While there, it becomes clear that Mr. Walker is keeping secrets, and now their lives are in danger from a vengeful spirit. How is Beatrix supposed to survive this?

I enjoyed this novel. Instead of the traditional chapters, they are labeled as episodes. Which reminds me of my favorite haunted horror movie, Rose Red. It allows for a smoother transition, and a feeling of completion. The ending also provides the opportunity for another "season" or novel.

Following along with my favorite movie is also the villain. It isn't a person, like in Scooby Doo. Instead this is a house that is imbued with such history that it physically generates some kind of presence. It's a beautiful balance of science and magic.

My only issue are the varying relationships. I wish Harry had been more brotherly toward Beatrix, but he lacked luster. The developing relationship between James and Beatrix, also, felt fast and cliché. Again, the ending provides an opportunity for more in another novel, but I wish it had flowed better.

I rate this 4 out of 5 stars, and will continue to follow the 3 authors who wrote this collaboration.

To be honest, I really was not sure what to expect from this book. This was an Exquisite Corpse style book, with each chapter written in "rounds" by three different fantasy and YA romance authors - Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Shectar.

Set in Victorian England, Beatrix Greene, a spiritual medium, is invited to an abandoned mansion with a grisly history to prove herself. She is accompanied by an American photographer, the owner of the mansion with a secret past, and a famous author. Things unravel as soon as they reach the mansion, and the story takes quite a wandering path through horror.

I found this book to be quite well done and properly spooky. It pays most obvious homage to Shirley Jackson's "Haunting of Hill House" (one of my all time favorite reads), but tosses in some gruesome horror scenes and some passionate moments.

This is the book that spooky October deserves and that readers yearning for creep without laborious tomes can grab and read in one dark evening.

This is a perfect book for the upcoming Autumn season. It’s spooky and gothic, but wasn’t entirely Gory or scary like some gothic or horror novels can be. I enjoyed that it was short and felt as if I was sitting down to listen to a classic ghost story around the fire.
If you are looking for a completely original plot line this might not be your match, but if you are looking for a fast moderately sinister book with Shirley Jackson vibes...then sit back and enjoy.

That was a Haunting alright! The story was a bit more gruesome than I expected but undeniably compelling. I read it in one sitting and I loved, loved the characters. Beatrix is a magificent woman and I would love to have more stories with her and James.
I cannot deny that this is a story about woman empowerment and the undeniable falling of patriarchy, in a subtle way. It became more apparent in the end that this is not just a simple story about a strong woman in a man's world.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is undeniably enchanting!!!

I enjoyed this book so so much! First, I read this book in one day - it is a fast-paced, easy read. But I am struck by how unique this book is. First, having different authors write the different chapters is such a fun idea, but it still flowed as a cohesive piece and story. Next, it was the perfect blend of thriller, horror, romance, and historical fiction - there was truly something for every reader and I think that kept the story exciting and fresh.

Lastly, it was just an excellent read - perfect for the cozy (and spooky) fall vibes so many people are looking for right now! I was engaged in the stories, in the cast of characters, and in finding out what was afoot with the house, the history, and Lord Ashbury.

This is just the perfect fall, spooky read for lovers of any genre!

I was looking for the perfect little starter to my spooky October reading and boy, did I find it!

The mood? Victorian England.....and a spiritual medium (Beatrix Greene), who isnt quite the medium she pretends to be, takes on a challenge from a career skeptic (the handsome James) to prove to him that ghosts exist.

The challenge? Accompanied by a writer, photographer and a friend for morale support, they are to spend the night in a spooky Victorian mansion where a massacre of mother and son have taken place.
So do they exist? What will they discover? Are all of their team who they say they are? Who will get out alive? All I will say is "DON'T GO DOWN TO THE BASESMENT!"

I loved this book, it had classic haunted house vibes and moved at a satisfyingly fast pace.

So I’ll be sleeping with the lights on for awhile. This book is so good and creepy. It’s absolutely perfect for Fall and Halloween. It’s a quick read but it is quite intense. It’s nonstop action and you will not be able to put it down.
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It’s set in Victorian England and Beatrix Greene is young woman working as a medium/spiritualist in London. She is unmarried and her parents died when she was young. She does pretty well for herself financially and that was not an easy thing for women alone at that time. She meets a man, a doctor, that works to expose fraudulent mediums. Dr. James Walker offers her a large sum of money to accompany him along with a few others he’s recruited to have a seance in a country manner that is reportedly haunted. James’s intent is to determine if it is actually haunted. Beatrix is hesitant to accept. If he exposes her as a fraud then she will lose her livelihood. She determines to pull it off no matter what and earn the exorbitant fee James is offering.
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The party of seance participants arrives at the estate and ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE. Truly never a dull moment. I throughly enjoyed this and am so in the mood for all things Fall. Bring on the pumpkin spice!

This book hooked me from the very beginning. I love the creepy setting. I would recommend if you like gothic horror.

I received a copy of this novel through net galley in exchange for an honest review.

I have not idea where this novel has been all of my life but I felt consumed by it. From the moment I started reading it until the very last page I was rooting for the main character Beatrix and her companions throughout the novel. I was shocked to see that this was a team effort written by three women, because during the entire duration of the novel I wouldn't have suspected that more than one person wrote it. It flowed together like a wonderful masterpiece and it left me longing for more. Each character was richly written, and left you falling in love with each and every one of them (minus one, but I won't point out why here).

The plot of the story left me breathless at points in time because I needed to know the outcome, and the way the authors blended together a love story with the mystery made this novel worth the read.

I need more in the story of Beatrix Greene and her exploits in the supernatural, and I need it now.

Highly recommend.