In 1800s London, a young woman making her way as a medium crosses paths with a scientist who specializes in debunking spiritualists. Confident in her ability to outsmart any scientific tests put her way, and longing for the independence and stability of the reward on offer, Beatrix Greene accepts James Walker's invitation to join an investigation of Ashbury house, site of a grisly crime and rumored to be haunted. When the real, and malevolent spirits of the house respond to the seance, Beatrix and James must defeat the spirits--or join them.

There is so much potential in this plot hook! I love the concept! Beatrix Greene is the daughter of stage actors, using her acting abilities and her own empathy and intuition to succeed as a medium. James Walker is a scientist, seeking answers behind the facade of Ashbury House. The supporting cast is interesting, and cameos from well-known historical figures are fun. The setting is an appropriately gothic haunted manor, and the fake-psychic/medium to oh-shit-its-ghosts is just ... so, so fun. And the "Episode One" in the title promises the start of a potentially long and satisfying historical mystery/horror series.

Unfortunately, all that potential just never really pans out. If I were to settle one word upon this book. It would be "rushed." With less than 200 pages in the book, there simply isn't room for all these great concepts to be fully realized. The supporting cast, comprising a lecherous lordling, a happy-go-lucky actor, and a gender-role-flouting American photographer, never really seem to develop much farther than their descriptions. Big reveals, like Beatrix not actually being a medium, come and go with little of the drama such revelations should engender.

What the book does well is give us great bones of both a horror and a mystery story. The writing is episodic, with each episode written by one of the three authors. Despite this format, they are able to keep an incredibly consistent tone throughout the book. Beatrix is a great protagonist. She is interesting and imperfect and has room to grow and change. And the ending certainly does leave space open for future installments.

So read the book, it's fun and engaging, but it will leave you wishing for more. Hopefully there are more books to come for this series, I would love to see what Beatrix can get up to when we can stop, take a breath, and watch the authors take the time to really build up their atmosphere and plot.

*ARC provided by publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Beatrix Greene is known for being a sweet and discreet spiritual medium, one who refuses to give in to cheap gimmicks to get her clients money. Instead, she relies on her empathy to help them feel more at peace with losing their loved ones. When she is invited to stay a night at a supposedly haunted mansion and prove or disprove ghosts' existence during a seance, she finds herself in over her head with both real life and the afterlife.

This book was the perfect way to start the early Halloween season, and a great way to spend the afternoon or evening. (I personally would follow it up with a couple of episodes of Penny Dreadful to add to the Victorian experience.) The story is a little predictable, but still a very fun read, and I knew I would be up late reading once I got to the last 100 pages. I highly recommend it for readers of the genre, as it doesn't disappoint.

Victorian-era London. Beatrix Greene has made a name for herself as a spiritual medium. Unlike other mediums, she foregoes theatrics and keeps her sessions understated while relying on her empathy and ability to read her clients. Then she meets Dr. James Walker, a man who has set out to disprove the mediums in London. But Dr. Walker has a proposition for Beatrix. Spend a night in a haunted manor, using her abilities to prove once and for all if the house is truly haunted. Beatrix accepts the offer and finds herself in a house with a long, dark history - and she soon realizes that the spirit world is real after all.

The story started off quite lighthearted, and I initially thought this was going to be "fluff" or something akin to a "cozy" read about ghosts. At times predictable, the story took a decidedly dark turn about halfway through. While I enjoyed the story overall, I felt that the development of the characters was a bit lacking. I would have liked more depth to Beatrix and James, and I feel that this shortcoming may be due in part to multiple authors. Three authors took turns writing the chapters, and I was afraid that this would result in a disjointed story. But the three women pull it off almost seamlessly.

This was a quick read and I find myself looking forward to the potential of more books about Beatrix given that the title says "episode 1."

I was provided an ARC by NetGalley-all opinions are my own.

This was such a fun read before Halloween! I loved the way it was written by multiple authors but they all did such a great job of converging their writing style into coherent characters. James and Beatrix are easy to fall in love with, Harry is a great comedic add in, and Amanda is a crisp clean character you'd want to be friends with and strive to be like. I never felt like the horror elements fell short throughout the episodes and that it was just the right blend of spooky. Honestly my only complaint is that it wasn't longer-I feel like the authors could have expanded even more on the world and provided additional scenes before reaching Ashbury. All that to say it was a great quick read!

She's a medium who's faking her way through readings (and doing a pretty good job of it). He's been outting other psychics as frauds all over London. Now he's asked Beatrix to conduct a seance at the haunted Ashbury Manor. She accepts the challenge and hopes to fake her way through it one more time. Little does she know......

I liked this little book! It was a very quick read and quite entertaining. I just wish there was more of it!

I was expecting it to be a little creepier than it turned out to be, but it definitely had some spooky moments.

I love the relationship between Beatrix and James and honestly I hope there is a more to come for them.

Thank you to #Netgalley and @serialboxpub for an advanced copy of The Haunting of Beatrix Greene.

This was a fast read, but entertaining nonetheless. I wanted something haunting for this time of year and The Haunting of Beatrix Green was just that. Even though it’s written by three authors the story flows seamlessly. I like how it ended with the possibility of more.

This was an okay, quick read. While I enjoy the prospect of speaking with the departed, this morphed into a horror story which is not typically my genre.

Most of the characters were easy to like, and I did not find the romance offensive. The sci-fi feel of the haunted home were not to my liking, however. It was intriguing to find that Beatrix actually had the power after all, even though she didn’t know it.

As fall and Halloween round the corner, what better to read than a haunting tale of an unfathomable evil that has taken up residence in Ashbury Manor? "The Haunting of Beatrix Greene" is an engaging read that will pull you in and send you on a thrill ride from start to finish. Once you begin reading, you will find it difficult to put the book down.

Overall, this is an enchanting read. The characters of Beatrix and James are well-thought out and it’s easy to root for their success. There is vivid imagery to set the scene, making the reader feel as if they are in Ashbury Manor. The dialogue and plot are emotional, yet engaging and thought-provoking. The characters are presented with several challenges that must be worked through. The weight of these decisions is felt by the reader and pulls your heart strings for Beatrix and James. By the end of the ride, you will see that things aren’t always what they appear.

While I enjoyed the read, there is some implied sexual content and minor vulgarities that may bother some readers. Nothing was explicit or extreme. Children under 13 may not be prepared for the thrill/horror of the tale; most teens will find it an exciting read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Serial Box for the Advanced Readers Copy of "The Haunting of Beatrix Greene"! I enjoyed the suspense of this quick read.

3.8 stars
In Victorian England, Beatrix Greene has a reputation for being a trustworthy spiritual medium. She doesn’t believe in theatrics and keeps a low profile to avoid too much attention. James Walker, a scientist who’s been exposing fraud mediums, manages to get her attention. He offers her a proposal- stay with him (and two others) in the Ashbury Manor for a night to prove whether ghosts are real or not.
Beatrix, being a non-believer, feel wary of taking up James’s offer but goes ahead with it. She goes to the Manor with her childhood friend Harry, a smalltime actor, who’s acting services she uses from time to time for extra effect. She gets tiny bits of information about the terrible past of the Manor and the evil that resides in it. James has his own dark past and is desperate for answers.
What happens in the manor? Are ghosts real? Does evil have the power to control a person and their thoughts? What will happen to the blooming romance between James and Beatrix? Can James be rid of the weight of his past? Does Beatrix really have spiritual powers?
The book answers all these questions and more. I was quite torn when it came to deciding the rating. A part of me wanted to give it 4, and another wanted to keep it at 3.5. I found a midpoint and settled at 3.8 stars.
Reading a book written by three authors that has the narration from two points of view (J&B) in alternating chapters can be a mess. But this book makes it effortless. If not for the headings mentioning who wrote what, it would have been almost impossible to identify the parts written by different writers.
The POV shifts are smooth. There are hardly any jerks in the tone or the narration. I truly appreciate the authors and the editors who worked on this piece. I do wish they cut down a few adverbs.
Coming to the story, it’s quite predictable but still manages to hold interest. How will I know if my prediction is right or wrong unless I read it? The gore quotient is higher in the second half of the book. It is justified too, considering the storyline.
The descriptions are vivid (if you have a habit of imaging the scene, you might be a bit uncomfortable). The story reaches the end in stages, and that keeps us hooked. The climax is very well written, and I love the development of Beatrix’s character.
The ending (epilogue of sorts) hints at a solid happy ever after, which made me happy. The secondary characters are interesting, though it’s Beatrix who plays a crucial role. That leads me to the title. Though I was intrigued by it and the subtle cover image, I’m not sure how it fits the story.
Overall, it’s a well-written, fast-paced, historical fiction with a good dose of horror and enough elements of romance.
Thank you, NetGalley and Serial Box, for the ARC copy.

I nearly devoured this book in one sitting. Although it was semi-predictable, I found it compelling and easy to read. I gave this book a four instead of a five star rating because I wanted more out of the characters. I would have liked to see them developed a little further and the romance was a walking a tight rope into insta-love territory. Still, I found myself hoping that everyone would make it out at the end. I didn't expect the changes in Beatrix to be so dramatic and it worked really well to shift the story line. The ending gave her the power instead of letting the romance take the lead. Since the undertones of the entire haunting seemed to revolve around masculine power I felt it was a perfect ending. Very creepy and very enjoyable. I definitely recommend it!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in return for my honest opinion.

I thought this was a really good ghost story. 4 1/2 stars if I could. There was one section toward the end that seemed a bit far fetched and hokey. Even for a ghost story. But it redeemed itself in the end.

I would definitely recommend!

This book has it all- spooky house, gaping black hole,demonic possession and a medium. We meet James who wants Beatrix to tell him about his family home. Unfortunately he gets more than he bargained for.
It’s the perfect Halloween read! I really enjoyed it!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

In Victorian England, Beatrix Greene is known as a discreet and demure spiritual medium. She's never flashy, never uses the crude gimmicks of the fraudsters of her time. She sees one client at a time and she likes to think she helps the client to see that their person has moved on and is at peace on the other side. In a clever way, a scientist attracts Beatrix to him and enlists her aid in discerning whether or not a mansion is haunted. Since this story is told in installments, I'm going to have to wait for the next eight episodes to find out more but I do know I'm very eager to follow this story further. 

Thank you to Serial Box and NetGalley for this ARC. This first episode is also available as a Kindle Unlimited selection.

5 stars

James Walker unmasks “fake” mediums. He believes Beatrix Greene is just such a medium. James has set out to show the world that she, too, is a fake. He is surprised at her appearance, however. She looks so demure and, well, ordinary. Has he got a surprise coming.

It doesn't pass Beatrix' notice that he is handsome and about her age.

James offers Beatrix $100.00 to spend one night at a home called Ash Parsons to let him know if the house is haunted or not. He has undisclosed personal reasons for asking. She negotiates $200.00. It is settled.

Mr. Doyle, the famous author is at the house, too, but senses something off and refuses to go inside. He leaves the premises. As James, Beatrix, Harry and photographer Amanda settle in the house they all form different impressions. Harry sees it as a lark. Beatrix is cautious, but game for anything. Amanda is thrilled by the experience and James is apprehensive for some reason.

They settle in for the séance, and Harry tells a spooky story. It sets the tone of tension. Edward Chesterton, Lord Stanhope shows up to break the mood. He is an old acquaintance from James' boyhood. He is acting oddly, however. James is confused.

During the séance, Beatrix undergoes a transformation completely contrary to everything she has experienced before. The entire group witnesses the encounter. They are all stunned. Could Beatrix really have a psychic ability?

What follows is completely spooky and off the wall. The house won't let them out. James is forced by Stanhope to make revelations. The entire group is threatened and very frightened. In an exciting denouement, the story comes to a close.

This book is very well written and plotted. The tying together of the plot line was practically seamless when it came to the three authors efforts. I hope they write more together. They really made the book work well. It is written in a linear fashion; one event follows another in a logical fashion. I really enjoyed this novel and look forward to the next collaboration between these authors.

I want to thank NetGalley, GoodReads draw and Serial Box for forwarding to me a copy of this very good book for me to read, enjoy and review.

Fantastic! I could not put it down. It is a great scary story to read on a rainy day. The plot keeps you in suspense until the end.

I really enjoyed this book. I am a huge fan of horror and mystery. This had both with a bit of romance. Was spooky enough to keep me entertained!

Thank you NetGalley, Serial Box Publishing, and to the authors Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter for an ARC of The Haunting of Beatrix Greene in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Beatrix Greene makes a living as spiritual medium in Victorian England but even she doesn't believe in ghosts. Dr. James Walker is a scientist who discredits charlatans like Beatrix. James makes her an offer she can't refuse - séance at Ashbury Manor. If she fails, she proves James right and she's a fake who still gets paid. But James has his own secrets that he believes only a true medium can help with, and this séance awakens Beatrix's real gift - and spirits.

This quick little read was quite enjoyable. It's definitely your cookie cutter Gothic haunted house ghost story, but it is a well written collaboration. I'm a big fan of anything Victorian era, and make it Gothic - bonus! The characters get on well with each other, they are well developed, and a bit fun. Even though I used the term "cookie cutter", the story is still different and interesting. It has all the elements a good haunted house ghost story needs. It gives you the chills, anxiety, makes you hold your breath, cheer for the characters, yell at them to "DON'T GO IN THERE!!". There's even a bit of Victorian impropriety .

The writing style is done from the perspective of both MCs. The book is broken into "Seasons/Episodes", and each one titled and told by whom it is written by. Everything flowed well, in my opinion. I felt like no matter which author was writing, from whichever character's perspective, the flow was seamless and the story continued on. Each author played well off each other.

This is a story I would watch as a movie and re-read snuggled up on rainy day.

A haunting short story! Beatrix is a spiritual medium, who in the beginning was fooling her customers by having an employee dress as a ghost to convince her customers. Even though the employee was late Beatrix was able to help her customers. However, her curiosity gets the best of her and she checks out a show of a man that has been outing all of the fakes to the customers. But, James puts her on the spot and offers her a job because he believes that she is the real deal.
When they arrive at the haunted house James wishes to see if he can find answers, things start going down the creepy scales!
I loved this classic scary haunting story! It is literally the best! I will have to reread when it comes to Halloween! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in haunting stories. What  I really enjoyed about this haunting tale is that it seemed genuine, it wasn't over dramatic, it was actually really great! I really enjoyed it! If you like haunting tales then this one is definitely for you!

Thanks to NetGalley and Serial Box Publishing for providing an ebook copy for an honest review.

The haunting of Beatrix Greene occurs in episode format, following Beatrix Greene and her career as a medium, or so she leads her clients to believe. When she is asked to visit “Ashbury Manor” as a medium, secrets creep to the surface as the guests begin to realize they are not alone in the house, and spirits begin to emerge.

This was a fairly quick read for me, I love a good haunted house story and this one was full of twists and turns that I was not expecting! The writing was perfectly done, easy to read, and left you feeling a strong desire to find out what exactly what was going on to untie the mystery. The characters were well developed and relatable. This book mixed together the theme of a thriller with bits of romance intertwined as well, which I enjoyed.

Highly recommend to anyone who loves a haunted house story with a side of romance. I would definitely read more by these authors. Thanks to Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter for this thrilling read! Can’t wait to read more by these authors!

A great quick read if serials are your thing! I'm not a big fan of serials, I really enjoy long books but I had to give this one a shot based on the description.

It's a great quick one night read, it's definitely got some spooky bits, as well as mystery and romance, Romance seemed a little heavy/rushed to me, but that's not my thing anyway.

I would definitely recommend giving it a shot, I think most people would enjoy this story and if you don't, it was quick so it wasn't a huge time investment.