3.75. - When Peter, an up & coming stockbroker in the 1980’s, accidentally picks up an extra item, has no idea of the trouble and misfortune coming his way. A hectic but peaceful life turns upside down so he has no choice but to solve this mystery. Twisty and turny but very intriguing! The work stuff wasn’t interesting so I skimmed those sections. A great reminder of what life was like before nearly everyone had a mobile phone. Captivating story for anyone who wants to read something out of the ordinary! Recommended.

I thought this was such an interesting premise. It was well written with a compelling and original storyline and well developed characters I really enjoyed it

Nowadays few writers have the ability or the inclination to write ghost stories and certainly not as a full length novel but Lesley Scott is the exception to that rule.
As I read this novel I had a picture in my head of the legendary M.R. James, in his sitting room, reading this to his privileged pupils at King's College or Eton.
There's great character development and a long buried mystery. The writing is engaging and there is a slow, subtle lead up to a shattering crescendo at the finale.
The author uses all the tropes of the golden age of ghost writing but still creates something new, innovative and utterly terrifying.

What do you do when a ghost decides to contact you via a book; what do you do? Why you get involved, of course! Only I do not think Peter was prepared for what was about to occur. The way this author wrote this story was so good. The reader could experience what Peter was feeling as his life began to unravel. If he tried to ignore what was going on around him, the spirits only grew bolder with their tactics. What an interesting way to write a ghost story.

I really tried to enjoy this book but I just couldn’t get into the writing style, nothing against the author, it just wasn’t for me.
~I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review

I wanted to love it but it just wasn’t for me. If you love a slow burn story this book is for you! I had a very hard time following the story and enjoying the characters. The era felt disconnected and the writing a bit wordy with unnecessary descriptions. It does remind me of a Shirley Jackson novel and those who enjoy that type of horror will enjoy this book.

I will admit I was totally lost. I didn't realize this was part of a series. You do have to read the books in order because there's a lot of world building. It's a slim novel and a good read but it's like jumping in the middle of a movie and having no idea what's going on