The Haunting by Alex Bell

The Haunting

Alex Bell

352 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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For fans of spine-tingling mysteries and atmospheric horror, The Haunting by Alex Bell is a gripping read that will appeal to those who enjoy being immersed in dark, suspenseful stories with a strong focus on the supernatural and the power of unresolved trauma.

Description

Some curses grow stronger with time…People say that all Cornish inns are haunted, but the Waterwitch’s history is particularly chilling. Built from the salvaged timber of a cursed ship, the guest house’s dark secrets go further back than anyone ca...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 198 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

mysterious: 78%

tense: 69%

emotional: 30%

adventurous: 26%

sad: 17%

challenging: 13%

informative: 4%

Pace

36% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

21% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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