The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates

The Haunting of Ashburn House

Darcy Coates with Eva Kaminsky (Narrator)

9 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction horror mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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The ideal reader for this book is someone who relishes slow-burning, atmospheric horror that builds tension through eerie settings and a pervasive sense of dread, appealing to those who enjoy unraveling dark secrets within haunted, isolated environments.

Description

There's something wrong with Ashburn House... The ancient building has been the subject of rumours for close to a century. Its owner, Edith, refused to let guests inside and rarely visited the nearby town.  Following Edith's death, her sole surviv...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 5,231 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 87%

dark: 86%

tense: 74%

adventurous: 17%

emotional: 10%

challenging: 7%

sad: 6%

hopeful: 3%

funny: 2%

reflective: 2%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

26% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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