I loved this creepy throwback to Victorian horror stories. And the fact that there are three authors was great! I honestly would not have noticed the change in voice if the author wasn't listed at the beginning of the episodes, and that just tells me how well the three worked together.

I love Beatrix! She is the right mix of scared woman trying to make a place for herself in the world while trying to come to terms with her powers, and tough-as-nails badass who goes for what she wants. I hope that there are plans to continue with Beatrix in the future.

This book was a quick, fun horror story, with a taste of romance, camaraderie, affection, death, and betrayal. I really liked it.
The first half of the story-- the premise and the events leading up to the climax-- had me hooked. I could not put the book down for the first half, and was so pleased with the Arthur Conan Doyle cameo.
From there, however, the pace picked up, and I found myself skimming very often. To me, there was too much happening in too little words.
I also didn’t like the resolution. The ghosts protecting Beatrix was nice, but there was something about it that didn’t feel right to me. I wish the ghosts were aiding her escape, or buying her time, rather than straight up protecting her.
I loved the Harry-Beatrix dynamic, as well as the sexual tension between James and Beatrix.
All in all, it was a good book, one that I would recommend to my horror-loving friends, but I felt like it was rushed in places.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a serviceable horror story if you're looking for a quick haunted house story for Halloween. The premise is great: orphaned at a young age, Beatrix is a young woman living alone in Victorian England who makes her living pretending to be a medium, with the assistance of her best friend Harry, who is an actor. Thinking she is the one and only genuine medium around, James Walker invites Beatrix and Harry to a mysterious mansion to prove once and for all whether it's haunted. Secrets are revealed, danger ensues, romance is had.

A few random thoughts:
The story is told by three authors, and each chapter is written like a serial, with the name of the book, Season #, Episode #, with a chapter title and the name of the author that wrote it. I found this strange. It make me feel like I was reading something that was meant for television. It looks like this may be the beginning of a series.

The characters were flat stereotypes: the loyal childhood friend; the heroine with a tragic past and special abilities; the confident, outspoken American; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for some reason, who makes a cameo before disappearing the story (though I believe he is only referred to as an author, the inventor of The Great Detective, and Doctor Doyle in the story); the romanic hero, complete with his own tragic past; and last but not least the friend who makes a mysterious appearance and turns out to be evil.

Recommended for fans of Darcy Coates.

Beatrix Green is a spiritual medium, living during Victorian England, who must prove her psychic abilities to scientist, James Walker, who has made it his mission to expose frauds. All along, Beatrix has been pretending to speak with the dead while working with clients, and now she has been called upon to perform in a very real haunted house. A gruesome murder has taken place and the owner, the very same James Walker, wants to find out the truth. This was a fast-paced, scary story written by three different authors and told from different points of view. This was a perfect story for Halloween, as it had ghosts, murder and a basement from hell. While the story was short, it did develop the characters and they were interesting. I did feel the romantic element came about too quickly and seemed a bit cliche. I would still suggest you put this book on your reading list. This was a haunting short story that wasn't afraid to be scary. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

a certainly fun spook! it's a good october read for starters with spooky stuffs, and i love the victorian england setting this book had, definitely a big fan of those things, and it's not that scary or anything horrifying but definitely a good read and would recommend it!

A fun spooky read! Great for Halloween or autumn with a cuppa tea and a warm blanket. I could see this book like a movie playing out in my head with ease.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is set in Victorian England and follows a "medium" who knows how to con people, until one day Beatrix gets asked to spend the night at the haunted Ashbury Manor.

This book will be perfect to read with Halloween. It's your typical haunted house story with a lot of romance thrown in too, but it's well-written and an easy read. The book has three authors but their styles blend very well so you don't really notice it. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was the "episode" format, to me it felt quite unnatural for a book.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene sample was a solid introduction. The beginning chapters were very intriguing and I loved the Victorian England atmosphere the authors created. Beatrix Greene is characterized as a street-smart woman doing what she can to work for herself and make a living. She views her job as a medium as overall noble since she ultimately gives those who come to her grieving the closure they're looking for to move forward.

The story moves into more of an isolated creepy manor house tale where Beatrix and the other members of the group gather to contact the Lord of the manor's dead mother. From there, the tale turns into a horror novel that was quite enjoyable. There were plenty of grisly and scary moments that make this short tale a perfect Halloween read. While the multiple authors did a great job of keeping a consistent voice throughout, I do feel like there was a bit too much crammed in to be as enjoyable, particularly the romance which felt out of place. In this way I believe the authors were trying to mimic many Victorian novels of the time period; however, in such a short space it took away from the main horror action.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased opinion and an honest review (the book is due out October 28, 2020). All in all, I'd give this 3.5 stars - it's your classic haunted house story. It's a super quick read and just in time for Halloween. It contains all the elements that are necessary for a very spooky Halloween read - a haunted house, ghosts, talking to the dead, monsters, and a sketchy af basement. For being such a short read, the main characters James and Beatrix are pretty well developed. I really liked the chapters being in ‘episode’ format, like it was a tv series. Overall, the book was a bit too cutesy for me though. The romance ended up being more in the foreground than I expected. I wanted more of Stanhope being gouged in the pit and less happy feel-good moments tbh.

If you are looking for a creepy ghost story this Halloween season, but want a lighter kind of horror and maybe a little romance, THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE may be the right choice for you. The format feels a little Round Robin-esque, with three authors taking the helm and taking turns with each episode.. I am not familiar with Serial Box so this format felt strange to me and a little unnecessary. But that being said, I thought that Hawkins, Parsons, and Shecter were consistent in their styles and characterizations. I also really liked Beatrix as one of our main characters, as her profession as a charlatan medium who may actually have abilities is a fun trope that I always enjoy. I also liked that the story touches on the difficulties that women had during this time, and how Beatrix is really just doing her best to survive. While it's true that her romance with the skeptic James, who brought her to Ashbury Manor with hopes of either exposing her as a fraud or another mysterious motive, was a little quick and hard to believe... But a little bit of instalove never hurt anyone in a romance, did it? ANd I would say that this is definitely a romance as well as a Gothic haunted house story.... It does have a couple of scary moments, but is overall pretty tame so that those who are nervous about horror but like Gothic tales could probably sink their teeth into it. It's a quick read too. Certainly one that could be a nice way to pass an Autumn afternoon around Halloween.

THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE isn't reinventing the wheel, but it doesn't have to to be a fun and entertaining story. I enjoyed it for what it was!

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a quaint and gothic soiree of haunted manors, a touch of courtship, and a chill of conjured spirits.

The characters are mostly well rounded, though some feel unnecessary to the overall plot. Beatrix Greene is the most charming, with James Walker being an admirable sort. The writers meld seamlessly, and the plot stays mostly on point. There are a few moments that do not seem to be appropriate given events that preceded them, but they don't overly detract from this compact novella.

The Haunting of Beatrix Green could be read in one sitting at only 111 pages. Perfect for a chilly, fall night by the fire as leaves and branches rustle outside the window.

This was absolutely bloody fantastic!

The story was quick, action packed incredibly well written you can't even tell the difference between the authors writing.
Packed full of malevolence and charm!

This moment gave me full on shivers!
More and more spirits surrounded her. “Who are you?” she asked, her voice thick with awe. Gentle whispers answered. “You brought peace to my father . . .”“My mother could finally let go . . .”“You helped my son . . .” Beatrix gasped. These were the ghosts whose family members she had comforted over the years.

“Above all, I believe,” he said, his lips lingering on her hand, “in the extraordinary brilliance of Beatrix Greene.”
As I do too, she is a brilliantly thought out and created character.


However I have 1 issue and thats when a certain person disappears during a bloody haunting and James and Beatrix go away and have sex.... dont think that was well-placed at all but im willing to overlook it :)

4.5**

Beatrix Greene is sought after by James Walker, who is looking to rid his ancestral home of a dark entity. But both of them are hiding secrets that make this transaction much more complicated. This book is written by three different authors, but the narrative is seamless. The story is short, so there isn't much character development outside of the main couple, but it is heavy on plot. This is a good, quick read with a unique take on the horror genre, and some very effective scares.

This is an enjoyable tale in a vein somewhere between Gothic and Sensation novels, and the ghost and romance elements are well-balanced. Even more impressive is the way the three authors' styles blend together seamlessly; there's only an occasional turn of phrase that lets us know that we've switched writers. I do wish the reason for the curse was better explained and I wasn't entirely sold on Stanhope or Harry's roles in the story (the latter especially), and the episode format felt unnecessary and gimmicky, but otherwise this is the perfect book to just devour on a rainy day.

I read this book as an ARC through NetGalley. The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is your standard classic haunted house story. It was quick and easy to read. The story revolves around Beatrix Greene, a reputable spiritual medium who is not really a medium. She gets paid by James Walker to investigate a haunted mansion. The author does a great job in introducing the characters and inciting fear in the beginning. Unfortunately for me, it got a bit boring because of how slow-paced it was. I also felt the romance in-between to be unnecessary. I had some trouble getting into the story fully because of the format as well.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a great spooky read if you’re like me and are not a fan of overly-grisly horror. I would call this book...intro to horror. It’s creepy, spooky, a little mysterious, but won’t leave you having nightmares.

I would say it’s half romance, half haunting. I enjoyed the dynamic between the main and side characters, the clever insertion of the easily spooked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who’d have guessed!), and the deliciously dark Victorian setting.

I felt that while it was a bit slow-paced, the author’s beautiful, smooth-flowing writing more than made up for it.

All in all, I’d say this is a great start to your Autumn spooky TBR. It’s quick, fun, and just this side of scary!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review!

I enjoyed The Haunting of Beatrix Greene. It got me in the mood for more spooky books!

James Walker, a scientist, challenges Beatrix Greene, an allusive medium, to stay at Ashbury Manor for one night. He asks her to perform a spiritual seance to talk with the haunted spirits of the place, with the hopes of releasing their souls by ending their suffering and despair.

James is suspicious of all mediums and has already shown many where fake. Despite this, Beatrix agrees because the money James offers her will secure her future. She thinks that all she'll have to do is outsmart him and make him believe she's the real thing. Is she talented enough to convince him that she's the real deal?

It was somewhat predictable, as most books tend to be, but it was a compelling story that I wanted to keep reading. I don't think the story needed it but I would have liked for the romance between to James and Beatrix to develop a little further. Despite being written by multiple authors, the story was cohesive and each episode (or chapter) flowed well.

I loved that the changes in Beatrix took the lead in the story rather than the romance. Very creepy and very enjoyable. I definitely recommend it, especially as Halloween approaches.

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher and authors for allowing me a preview of this book. Unfortunately I only read the first part in the series, and was not given the whole book to read.

I will say, what I read, I thoroughly enjoyed and will read this book once it's published.

The premise of the book, is to find proof of ghostly/specter activity in an old manor. To go about the task, Beatrix and Company must spend a night (again I only read the first part) in the haunted manor, along with other ghost hunters.

I really can't wait to read it, and wish I could have gotten the entire book - especially with Halloween around the bend.

I will post a more complete review once I am able to buy the book (unless the publishers will grant me rights), as I can't wait to finish reading it. For now, I"m hooked.

This book is really spooky. Well written enough it made me not want to read it before I went to bed. Loved all the characters, and was at the edge of my seat turning page after page. Look forward to future installments.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book I’m return for a honest review.

As a hug fan of horror and paranormal romance, I loved this book. Beatrix was pretending to a medium in the start of the book, in order for her to make a living. When James comes seeking her out for help she agrees to helping him. Little does he know she is a fraud. As the story progresses the ,sin characters find themselves in a terrorizing situation that only Beatrix can help them get out of.

I truly enjoyed the fast pace of this book. The gothic feel of the story also made it all the more scary and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and fellow readers!