Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

This book was not exactly what I thought it was going to be, but I have to say, I really enjoyed it. Detective Maria Miller, believes in what she can see and touch, so what happens when her new case, which turns out to also be related to a cold case, is something she can't undertand, something otherly. Maria and her partner Frankie, get involved in trying to to solve a heinous murder but what happens if the suspect is not what you think it is.

I enjoyed following Maria on this case and hope there is a follow-up book for sure. I enjoyed meeting the characters and can't wait for more.

The Haunting of West 10th Street by Helen Phifer intricately weaves together past and present in a chilling tale that grips you from the start. The parallel timelines converge in a unique manner, particularly through the nameless character's intriguing perspective. While some pacing issues were felt, the overall concept was captivating. However, the portrayal of the devil versus God felt overused and lacked inclusivity towards different beliefs. The ending leaves a promising groundwork for future stories with Maria and Frankie, adding an exciting layer of anticipation.

I’m really disappointed in this book. A story of a haunted house in present day and 1950s New York City? What a treat! Sadly, the lack of character depth and poor storytelling took away from what could’ve been a great story. I really wanted to like the characters, but they all remained one-dimensional throughout the book. Especially the two main characters, Detective Maria (miss perfect) and Detective Frankie (miserable and hopelessly in love). There’s one scene in particular that made me want to end the book immediately. A little over halfway through, Maria and Frankie meet with Gina (the daughter of their boss who helps with the case) to talk about the haunted house and its mysterious murders. From researching about the rise of satanism in the 1960s & 1970s, Gina miraculously and accurately guesses the murderer’s motives. The thrill of the two detectives chipping away at the case is gone and the story becomes unrealistic. I found it hard to take the book seriously and thought it was an easy way to move the plot forward.

There were a few other moments in the book that made it hard to read. Missy is an older woman who lived in the haunted house in the 50s. After the first gruesome murder, she moved out and left Emilia, her good friend, behind. She stayed in the area and told Maria that she stopped reading the news about the mysterious deaths and suicides that later plagued the house on West 10th Street because she couldn’t deal with the guilt and fear of the house’s curse. If she cared about her friend Emilia and lived near West 10th Street, she surely would’ve heard about the second murder at the house, even if she tried her best to ignore the news. The sappy friendship between Missy and Emilia after they reunited after being apart all those years is very hard to believe. The book is full of forced relationships and plot holes that make no sense.

And I’m tired of the straight-laced female detective trope. Women can have serious jobs and a personality too! Maria is the perfect detective, who is beautiful but doesn’t realize it, always right but very humble, and lonely and doesn’t date but has every man tripping over their feet to know her. She remains steadfast in her no nonsense lifestyle and we see her try to break loose from this throughout the book. However, it’s done in a way that seems way too unnatural for the character. Overall, I skimmed a lot of the book and felt bored most of them time. Thank you to Helen Phifer, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy so I can provide an honest review.

A very interesting read. I found it rather enjoyable however I was a little bit disappointed that there wasn't really a big twist. I enjoyed the short chapters and didn't feel like it dragged out too much.

overall 3.5stars rounded up to 4.

Thank you to netgalley and publishers for my ARC.

It's a perfect read for those who love the combination of mystery and thrilling horror!

I'd say that I love the chilling experience from the story. As I love horror (especially demonic possession) stories, I got hooked by this book initially. However, I am not fond of how the story pace went and the story flow seems to get cut off at some parts. Then, the romance and drama situation between the main characters, the horror & mystery elements got reduced. I lost the connection to the story and the characters somewhere in the middle.

It might be a perfect choice for those who are seeking for a short read + light mystery with drama.

Was a fun quick read! Perfect for the spooky season! Will be reading future work from this author. Loved the detective working on a cold case that has secrets that keeps you on your toes.

WoW! WoW!!!!!!! The Haunting on West 10th Street by Helen Phifer
and Narrated by Stephanie Canon was a totally gripping supernatural crime thriller and was a audiobook I could not turn off! Especially as its the first book in a new Detective Maria Miller Police Procedural Mystery series.....Exciting!!! and I loved it.

Within this book you meet NYPD homicide detectives Maria Miller and Frank Conroy and they are great characters. This is a great start to a excellent new series.

Big 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and I highly recommend this book or audiobook.

Big thank you to netgalley and storm publishing and the brillaint author Helen phifer for an early copy of her book.

A creepy, gripping and very entertaining story, a mix of horror and fiction.
Dual timeline, interesting characters. well plotted
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -NetGalley ARC

<b>Description:</b>
Roses and vines run delicately across her skin, snaking from her chest to the top of her thigh. On any other day the tattoo would look beautiful. But this was her last…
When Detective Maria Miller walks up creaking stairs into the attic of the old brownstone she senses this isn’t an ordinary crime scene. The brutality of the murder is enough to shock even an experienced detective like Maria. But there’s something else. An unsettling presence seems to lurk in the shadows sending a chill through Maria’s bones, making her desperate to run back down the stairs and never return…
The killing is identical to the murder of an actress sixty years before, a crime that tore a family apart and sent shockwaves through New York City. In both cases, a satanic ritual was performed. Body parts were taken from the victims and never found.
Has the killer returned all these years later? Is there a copycat? Maria won’t let fear stop her from finding answers. Even when her relentless pursuit of the truth brings evil to her own door.

<b>Do you believe in evil? 👿 After reading this chilling crime thriller you will.</b>

This story takes place in the present day and in 1952.
Maria and her partner Frankie are given a cold case of a crime they had investigated three years ago. Marie soon realizes they aren’t dealing with anything they’ve dealt with before. This is my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last. She tells a story so well you feel like you’re right there. Of course, it could be because I’m a New Yorker. 😉 She’s not lying about those milkshakes at Black Tap. I highly recommend them and this book!!

Side note: This ended like it could end up being a series. Triggers: Murder, Kidnapping, and Stalking.

The right mix of creepy and chilling and substance.
Kept me turning pages and the characters have wonderful chemistry. This is told in a past present story style and it makes the story flow and gives it depth. I did find the present story line to be more enjoyable as the past telling was a bit slower.
This one is a great read. I would have given this a 3.5 rounded to a 4 but overall worth the read

Oh wow, I absolutely loved this story, it ticked all of my boxes.
Maria was great as the independent, hard cop with a soft centre and I loved Frankie and can’t wait to explore their friendship/partnership/relationship.
The characters were well written, pace fast and tense and the back and forth to past and present day was a refreshing plot teaser.
I will read more by the author and definitely more with Miller & Conroe starring!

I would term this book "horror-lite." I never felt dread or even much creepiness, and I kept waiting for a twist, which never materialized. Haunting actually reads like the pilot of a cop/horror TV series. Told in two time periods, the book centers on a brownstone in NYC that was the site of a horrific murder in the 50s and then a second ritualistic murder in the present day (actually 3 years earlier). Maria and Frankie, homicide detectives and our main characters, investigated the second murder but never found the culprit. But the 1950s and the second murder have awakened something evil and it needs another death. I found the horror portion of the story easy to read, but the romantic lives of Maria and Frank completely broke the mood of the book and proved quite distracting. Likewise, the British colloquialisms (such as our native New Yorker saying whilst) didn't ring true. This is the inaugural book of a series. Let's hope the second book delivers more scares.

I’m glad I read this during the day. Yikes. I enjoyed the dual timeline and the characters. This is book two in the series but I was able to glean enough information that I wasn’t missing anything.

A dual timeline tells the tale of an experienced detective on the hunt to solve a gruesome murder identical to one from 60 years ago. Satanic rituals , body pieces , horror mystery.. what’s not to love! Well paced & easy to settle into & lose yourself for a few hours 😀

Thanks netgalley and Helen Phifer for letting me read this amazing book.
Have not read a horror come mystery book for such a long time and hope there will be another one to follow on this one.
Homicide Detective Maria Miller had come across the most horrific scene in a brownstone building I.n New York, a scene that she hopes never to see again.
A headless body and blood everywhere this was not a usual murder but something that looked like the devil 👿 had been and left this gruesome mess.
Maria was determined to find out who had done this terrible murder and found it was something she had never come across before,
This was an absolutely an amazing story and don’t miss reading it, it’s a MUST to read and I loved it. I

When Detective Maria Miller has a new case and straight away, she senses this isn’t going to be a run of the mill case. The brutality of the murder is enough to shock even an experienced detective like Maria. The killing is identical to the murder that happened 60 years before. In both cases, a satanic ritual was performed. Body parts were taken from the victims and never found.
Has the killer returned, or is this a copycat killer ?

I love a dual timeline. This was done really well. I listened to this on audio and found it an easy listen, and I flew through it in a day. I loved the supernatural element to this story, and I am looking forward to continuing this series.

Thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Helen Phifer for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First and foremost, I wish to thank Storm Publishing & Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book!

The Haunting on West 10th Street is a supernatural crime thriller by Helen Phifer. We follow detective Maria Miller and her partner Franky investigating a cold case of two murders 70 years apart. As the story progresses, we are introduced to leads, well-written characters, and a storyline written in two timelines.

It has been a while since I came across a piece of work that captivated me like this. The characters, especially Maria Miller and Frankie were well-written and I found myself caring about them during the story. I normally tend to read books that are written in the first person, but the third-person point of view worked well, including the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all the active characters.

the supernatural aspect of the story worked well. I was interested in the creature that was growing throughout the story and how the result of the growth would affect the characters. However, I struggled to understand the connection between the man continuing the summoning 70 years later and who he was in relation to the brother in the original murder.

Overall, I am pleased with the experience this story gave me and I am excited to read "Her Lost Soul", the second book in the Detective Maria Miller series.

#TheHauntingonWest10thStreet #NetGalley

This book was definitely not what I expected it to be, but I didn't mind it all. Maria is an amazing detective and main character, and I loved being able to follow her way of thinking.

I enjoyed being able to learn about what had happened all those years ago through the POV of the characters who were there, but I definitely preferred Maria's POV over everyone else's.

This case was gruesome and though I have watched my fair share of NCIS, Bones, Criminal Minds, etc... Everything about this case gave me the ick and made me root for Maria to figure it out and find the killer.

-1 Star because I will never be able to forgive the romance in this book. He was right there, Maria! Love him!

Seriously good book though!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC

This was a very atmospheric story, the tension and anticipation were very well described. Nice to see some older characters got to play prominent parts in the story. Some entertaining characters and the story raced to as great conclusion