Bøker av Amy Cross

Out in the forest, beyond the edge of town, there's a place where nobody goes. According to legend, a strange creature lives deep in the darkness, trapped in a pit as it waits for its next victim. Some say the creature is real, others claim that it was real once but died many years ago. Sheriff John Tench is about to uncover the shocking truth. As he continues his investigation into the case of Little Miss Dead, John finds himself drawn into an ancient mystery. Face to face with unspeakable evil, he soon realizes that one of Sobolton's most terrifying legends is rooted in a tragedy that struck the town years ago. But can he end this tragedy after so many years, or is the pain destined to repeat for generations to come? Meanwhile Lisa starts to notice strange discrepancies in her life, leading her to question whether everything she sees can be real. Before she has a chance to get to the truth, however, she finds that she has a hidden enemy much closer to home. Is the past finally about to come crashing into her life again? In a Lonely Grave is the fourth book in the Horrors of Sobolton series, which tells the story of one small town's struggle to deal with the paranormal monstrosities on its doorstep. Each book tells a standalone story, but there are cliffhangers and readers are recommended to go through the series in order.

The year is 1998. Every night, when he closes up Al's Coffee in Crowford, Josh hears a strange noise in the darkness. Sometimes he even spots the faintest hint of a presence. But why would a ghost bother to haunt a rundown, failing little coffee shop? Next door, Sasha is the last remaining employee of Sanner's Shoes, a fading shoe-shop that seems set to close at any moment. Sasha also sees and hears strange things late at night. When she gets talking to Josh, they quickly realize that the two shops seem to be haunted by the same ghost. But how is that even possible? Many years ago, Al's Coffee and Sanner's Shoes were part of one large Crowford department store. Stryke Brothers brought a touch of glamor to this little English seaside town, but behind the glamor lay a dark secret. One night in 1949, a new employee named Dorothy Maitland made a shocking discovery. Dorothy was never seen again... until her ghostly figure began to appear many decades later, searching frantically for a way to escape. Determined to solve the mystery, Josh and Sasha team up to try to work out exactly what really happened to Dorothy Maitland. But how is the dead woman's fate linked to the two shops today, and can anything be done to stop history repeating itself and another tragedy unfolding? The Haunting of Stryke Brothers is the seventeenth book in the Ghosts of Crowford series. Each book tells a standalone story, and they can be read in any order.

Many years ago, a bus containing ten recently married men crashed just outside Sobolton. All the passengers died, leaving ten grieving widows. Now only one of those widows is still alive, and she wants answers. Susan Walpole believes that the truth about the crash has never come out, and that some of the details have been deliberately hidden to protect the guilty. She knows that uncovering the truth will be difficult, but she has one secret weapon up her sleeve. Susan Walpole believes she can contact the dead. As John and Lisa find themselves caught up in the mystery, they both begin to realize that even Susan hasn't grasped the true horrors that led to that awful accident. Something is waiting out on the road, at the exact spot where the bus plunged to its doom, and Susan's quest for answers might just bring about yet another tragedy. Dead Widow Road is the third book in the Horrors of Sobolton series, which tells the story of one small town's struggle to deal with the paranormal monstrosities on its doorstep. Each book tells a standalone story, but there are cliffhangers and readers are recommended to go through the series in order.

Many years ago, reclusive millionaire Wentworth Stone retreated from the world, seemingly unable to get over the death of his wife. Nobody has heard from him since... until the day he asks for help from Sobolton veterinarian Lisa Sondnes. Heading out to Stone's remote home, Lisa discovers a flock of sick and diseased swans. Stone insists that his prized collection must be saved, but the more she tries to treat the birds, the more Lisa starts to wonder whether they might be hiding a strange secret. When she discovers a hidden cave on Stone's property, she soon realizes that her worst fears are about to come true. Meanwhile, John investigates a mystery of his own, one that's clearly linked to a tragedy that occurred many years ago. Wentworth Stone's crumbling mansion hides a second secret, one that threatens to burst back into the world just as a ghostly little girl makes her second appearance. With pressure mounting, can John get any closer to discovering who killed the girl in the ice? Swan Territory is the second book in the Horrors of Sobolton series, which tells the story of one small town's struggle to deal with the paranormal monstrosities on its doorstep. Each book tells a standalone story, but there are cliffhangers and readers are recommended to go through the series in order.

John Trench always knew that Sobolton was a strange place, but even he didn't expect to uncover a grisly murder scene on his very first day as the town's new sheriff. Trapped in the ice of a frozen lake, a young girl's bloodied body sparks panic in the tightly knit community. Nobody knows who the girl, aged only eight or nine, could have been, but the hunt for the killer sparks widespread paranoia as her ghostly figure starts appearing in the town. John knows that his future as sheriff depends on capturing the murderer. If he fails, he'll never be able to convince the locals that he's the right man for the job. Meanwhile, local veterinarian Lisa Sondnes has made a nasty discovery of her own. A rabid wolf has been spotted in the area, scavenging for food in the sub zero temperatures. As Lisa investigates the animal's attacks, however, she begins to suspect that she might be dealing with something far more dangerous than a single lone wolf. And as she starts to uncover the truth, she finds clues that lead her - just like John Trench - to swirls of blood trapped in the frozen lake. Little Miss Dead is the first book in the Horrors of Sobolton series, which tells the story of one small town's struggle to deal with the paranormal monstrosities on its doorstep. Each book tells a standalone story, but there are cliffhangers and readers are recommended to go through the series in order.

The year is 1982. Having survived the terrifying events in the Sahara, June hopes that she's going to be left alone for a while to get on with her life at the convent. Soon, however, she receives a new assignment, and this time her mission is extremely personal. Many years ago, before she became a nun, June was a scared little orphan at Holdham Hall School for Girls. She and her friend Meredith started investigating claims that the school was haunted, but they soon discovered that ghost-hunting is no child's play. Now June has been sent back to Holdham Hall, and she's expected to finish the investigation she started all those years ago. She soon discovers that she's not alone, but can anything prepare her for the awful truth of what happened on that terrifying night that set her on the path toward the convent? The Sixth Window is the sixth book in the Chronicles of Sister June series. Readers are advised to start with the first book.

Mia Rush's life is perfect. She has the perfect husband, the perfect baby and the perfect home. If she could freeze time and have nothing ever change again, she would. The only way is down. As she settles into her new home, Mia starts to notice strange noises. At first she convinces herself that she must be imagining things, but a shocking event at a dinner party leaves her certain that there's a presence in the house. When this presence starts making itself known to her husband, she realizes that her entire family might be in danger. Soon, Mia finds herself trapped in a desperate struggle for survival. Who or what is the ghostly figure haunting her family, and what does it want with her daughter? Could the house's seemingly perfect history have something to do with what's happening in the present day? And why does Mia feel as if her own daughter is starting to hate her? The Hauntings of Mia Rush is a ghost story about a woman whose life starts to fall apart, about a family that wants nothing more than to stay together, and about a ghostly presence that desperately wants one more chance at a happy ending.

The year is 1999. Beth Cooper's not exactly ecstatic when her parents announce that they're moving the family out of the city. She's even less happy when she learns that they've bought an abandoned old house that they want to fix up and turn into a luxury hotel. Hadlow House has been standing empty and abandoned since it was struck by fire more than seventy years earlier. At least, that's what everyone thinks. Beth's parents set to work trying to restore the place to its former glory, but they soon start to notice that something strange seems to be afoot. Why are voices sometimes heard whispering at night? And what's responsible for the sense of dread that everyone feels on the stairs? Beth soon realizes that she's living in a haunted house, but how can she persuade her parents that they need to abandon their plans? Something dark is lurking in the house, something that has a plan of its own. For Beth and her family, this attempt to start a new life might be about to take a tragic turn. 1999 is the twelfth and penultimate book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

The year is 1981. Sister June has been sent on her greatest - and most uncomfortable - assignment yet. The First Order want her to visit an archaeological dig deep in the African desert, where an eccentric English explorer claims to have discovered a tomb from a lost civilization. Hopelessly out of her comfort zone, June quickly discovers that Mortimer Weaver isn't just eccentric - he might actually be dangerous. Digging deep beneath the desert, Weaver has certainly found something, but does he know more than he's letting on? As strange noises terrify the makeshift desert camp at night, June starts to worry that they might be about to disturb something that's better left well alone. The Fifth Tomb is the fifth book in the Chronicles of Sister June series. Readers are advised to start with the first book.

The year is 1926. Having run away from home in the dead of winter, three children finds themselves alone in a forest, on the verge of freezing to death. And then, in the distance, they spot an abandoned house. For Jack, Jenny and George, the discovery of Hadlow House feels like a miracle. They manage to break inside and start a fire, and for a short while they feel as if they've been saved. But then they start to notice something strange about this particular house, and they realize that they might not be alone after all. Does something menacing lurk in the shadows, watching their every move? Soon the children find themselves trapped in a battle for survival. Unable to turn to anyone else, they must take up arms against a malevolent entity that seems able to reach into their minds, turning them against one another. Can any of them survive and - if so - will they ever be the same again? 1926 is the ninth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

The year is 1782, and Crowford is a town of danger and intrigue. Smugglers are running riot, controlling the streets as they move their contraband from the beach to the shadows. Drunks and murderers fill the inns, threatening danger to anyone who dares disrupt their hushed conversations. Blood flows freely. And above all this madness hangs the constant fear of soldiers arriving from London to visit their own blend of violence and terror upon the town. Adam Grey is a man on a mission. Equally comfortable with the dregs of society and the richest aristocrats, he moves between two worlds, constantly trying to keep his plans in motion. Time is running out, however, and fate is about to catch up to Adam in the most horrific way possible. He knows he can't be saved, but does he still have a chance to rescue the one person who actually matters to him in all the world? And how is all of this connected to a plan, two hundred years later, to build a new car park? The Secret of Adam Grey is the sixteenth book in the Ghosts of Crowford series. Each book tells a standalone story, and they can be read in any order.

The year is 1918. Europe has been ravaged by war. Millions are dead, and millions more now have to go back to their old lives and try to forget the horrors they witnessed. One of those survivors is a young soldier from Cobblefield named Wallace Demeter. When he gets home, Wallace finds that everything has changed. His family, once successful and comfortable, must now struggle to survive in the shadow of the house that dragged them down. His sister seems troubled, plagued by dreams that seem designed to lure her to a terrible fate. And Wallace himself can barely keep his thoughts together, as memories of the war threaten to break his mind apart. One memory in particular still haunts him: a mysterious woman, a ghostly vision, appeared on the battlefield many hundreds of miles away. Just how far can the ghosts of Hadlow House reach? 1918 is the eighth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

Everyone in Cobblefield knows to stay away from Hadlow House. Since the horrifying events that rocked the village a quarter of a century earlier, nobody has even dared to venture near the place. One day two young girls go missing, and whispered voices suggest that they might have been last seen heading out to Hadlow House for an adventure. And one of those girls should know better, because she just so happens to be the great-granddaughter of one of the house's earliest victims. 1800 is the fourth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

Many years ago, a terrible tragedy struck the new owners of Hadlow House. Those dark rooms have stood empty ever since, but now fresh blood is about to arrive. Edward thought that by moving to the other side of the world, he could forget about Hadlow House forever. Following a shocking accident, however, he and his family are forced to confront the past. With little money and no prospects, Edward finds himself faced with only one real option. As soon as they arrive back at the house, Edward and Elsa discover that something is horribly wrong. What once seemed like a fitting act of respect now threatens to spill out and bring fresh horror. Can Edward finally face the truth about his family, or will he make the same awful mistake as those who came before him? 1885 is the sixth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

A new chapter begins in the history of Hadlow House, as the ruins of the old property are purchased by a wealthy family. Determined to create the perfect countryside retreat, the new owners set about restoring Hadlow House to its former glory. But what dark secrets are hiding in this family's past? Soon after they move in, the new owners start to notice something strange moving through the shadows of their home. Shocking home truths start bubbling to the surface, and a horrifying tragedy soon rocks every member of the family to their core. Can the latest occupants be saved, or is Hadlow House about to claim more victims? 1837 is the fifth book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

The year is 1993, and the annual Crowford Carnival is about to take place. As usual, a visiting funfair arrives and sets up on the seafront, offering brightly-lit rides and stalls for all the residents. But does something sinister lurk in the shadows beyond the reach of the lights? Every year, Andy Lannigan arrives with the funfair and visits the girl he loves. This time, however, he discovers that tragedy has struck. Paula is dead, having been found murdered on the beach during the winter, but the circumstances of her death remain a mystery. Andy always dreamed of leaving the funfair and settling down with Paula in Crowford. Now, however, he finds himself consumed by the need to find her killer. Soon, Andy teams up with Paula's friends in a desperate battle to uncover the truth. As the carnival draws closer, is a deadly force about to strike again? The Terror of Crowford Carnival is the fifteenth book in the Ghosts of Crowford series. Each book tells a standalone story, and they can be read in any order.

All Richard Hadlow wants is a happy family and a peaceful home. Having built the perfect house deep in the Kent countryside, now all he needs is a wife. He's about to discover, however, that even the most perfectly-laid plans can go horribly and tragically wrong. The year is 1689 and England is in the grip of turmoil. A pretender is trying to take the throne, but Richard has no interest in the affairs of his country. He only cares about finding the perfect wife and giving her a perfect life. But someone - or something - at his newly-built house has other ideas. Is Richard's new life about to be destroyed forever? Hadlow House is brand new, but already there are strange whispers in the corridors and unexplained noises at night. Has Richard just been unlucky, is his new wife Rebecca simply imagining things, or is a dark secret from the past about to rise up and deliver Richard's worst nightmare? Who wins when the past and the present collide? 1689 is the first book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts.

Hadlow House has stood empty ever since the tragic events that claimed the lives of its first owner. Now, however, a new family is moving to the house, bringing fresh life to halls and rooms that have for so long remained dormant. But do echoes of the past remain, lurking in the shadows? At first Hadlow House seems idyllic, but cracks soon start to show. Old voices are heard, but are they offering threats or a warning? By the time the truth becomes clear, Hadlow House might well be ready to claim yet another victim. 1722 is the second book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

THE FIRST COLLECTION OF ALL-NEW AMY CROSS HORROR SHORT STORIES SINCE 2020! A woman tries to talk her way out of a chef's clutches as he meticulously prepares her body for the oven... A madman tries to make up for something that happened to him as a child, but he soon discovers that his sister is hiding another dark secret... A dying man makes an elaborate promise to his wife, but will he be able to keep that promise after he passes over to the other side? From ghosts and serial killers to zombies and strange creatures, The Last Haunted House on Mars and Other Stories contains the stories The Haunting of Thistle House, Eleanor, As We Know It, This is the Dream, The Nightmare on Platform 2 and The Last Haunted House on Mars. You'll never look at a vending machine, a soda can or a clove of garlic the same way again.

The first book in a new series of mini-anthologies brought to you by KJK Publishing. Featuring stories by Amy Cross, Mike Duke, Matthew Brockmeyer, Lex H. Jones, J.C. Michael and Kevin J. Kennedy.

Running away isn't always an option. How can a family survive when they're trapped in a haunted house? Almost one hundred years after tragedy first struck Hadlow House, ghosts still linger in the shadows and threaten to drive the living out of their minds. And some of the house's occupants have never known any other way of life. Catherine desperately wants to escape from the house's oppressive atmosphere. But when she takes refuge in the nearest village, she soon discovers that some ghosts can never be outrun... 1775 is the third book in the Haunting of Hadlow House series, which tells the story of one haunted house over the centuries from its construction to the present day. All the lives, all the souls, all the tragedies... and all the ghosts. Readers are advised to start with the first book in the series.

Something dangerous is lurking in room 119 of a Barcelona hotel. Something vicious. Something evil. Something that wants revenge. Arriving in the city for a short break, Penny and Steve are looking forward to a week of sun, sea and sand. Those plans are ruined, however, when Steve thinks he recognizes a woman at the hotel bar. Ten years ago, he dated a girl named Annabelle, but the relationship ended badly. The woman at the bar looks a little like Annabelle, not enough for him to be certain that it's her, but enough for him to worry. Soon, Steve finds himself drawn into a nightmare. He's starting to see the strange woman everywhere, and now he's worried that he's being followed. Has Annabelle returned to his life? If so, has she turned up in Barcelona by accident or by design? And how is her apparent appearance connected to the strange noises and flickering lights that can be heard every night, coming from room 119?