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.

This is a great little horror novel/ghost story in the tradition of M. R. James and all other things gothic. The characters and places are nicely detailed with depth and interest, and the hauntings have excellent layers and causes that the authors reveal slowly and deliciously. I'm not sure why the authors title it like a TV series (Season 1, Episode 1 and so on), but it's true that it would make a great mini-series.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a gothic ghost story that follows a charlatan psychic medium in Victorian London who accompanies a skeptic to a haunted manor to do some investigating where murder and mayhem ensue.

This was a short read that was suspenseful and creepy and that ticked off all the boxes for an effective ghost story. The pacing was great and the interesting characters and dark atmosphere kept me on the edge of my seat.

This was a great way to kick off my spooky reading list this Autumn and if you are looking for an eerie ghost story to read this Halloween season, I would recommend The Haunting of Beatrice Greene.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book!

Beatrix earns a living as a medium, working to help people find comfort after the deaths of their loved ones. She is hired by James to determine whether his ancestral home is truly haunted. Once they return to the home, they encounter much more than they anticipated.

This was a very engaging read, engrossing from almost the very beginning. I love Sherlock Holmes, and was happy that ACD made a quick cameo. Perhaps more could have been done with him. Beatrix's character was adequately fleshed out, and she is smart, loyal, and feisty. I enjoyed her friendship with Harry, which may or may not continue on into the next book.

The book was set forth in an interesting, episodic manner, which I did not really understand. Regardless, can't wait for more!

This is a perfectly time "haunted house" story. The authors created engaging, interesting characters that keep the storyline flowing, especially by describing it from various character perspectives. I enjoyed this method of telling the story and felt that it worked well in moving the characters and the plot along. I love the gothic feel of this book and appreciate that there were more scares than actual gore. A big plus is that there are two strong female leads who are both independent thinking and stand out from other women in Victorian England. The book takes place in the late 1800's spiritualism movement which I believe is the perfect setting for a ghost story. It concluded with a satisfying ending that left an excellent opening for a possible sequel.

I would like to thank Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, Vicky Alvear Schecter, SerialBox Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really enjoyed this book, even though horror isn't usually my first choice. I was scared but not so scared I had to stop reading, and I LOVED the feminist throughline in the book.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING READ!! I was completely engrossed right from the start of this book and couldn't put it down! I can't recommend this book enough,

I absolutely enjoyed this book! I’ve been on a gothic horror/mystery kick, and this was completely satisfying for that genre. The chapters are each written by one of the three authors; I haven’t read anything else by any of them, and I wasn’t sure what to expect from the format, but I think it worked very well. The plot and characters were consistent throughout. The story itself is mainly told from the POV of the heroine, Beatrix, or the hero, James. The action is very quick once the location moves to the house, and although I wish we learned a little more about the supporting characters and their motivations, the way the story was constructed and realized is very similar to the classics of gothic literature. If you want a fast-reading, creepy page turner, I definitely recommend The Haunting of Beatrix Greene!

Thank you to NetGalley and SerialBox for providing an eARC ^^!!

This one is a quick read. It was okay the story felt mediocre for me. I gave it a 3 out of 5. I didn't love it. I didn't hate it. It's very atmospheric. I didn't have difficulty rating this cuz I've read a lot like this. The only thing I hate about this book is the romance. I don't want any cheesy ass in my horror read!! 😂