This book captivated me from start to finish. The dynamics between Maria and Frankie added a warmth and depth that complemented the thrilling plot perfectly. The characters felt like real people, and the dialogue flowed naturally. The author's skillful blend of genres created a rich and engaging story that kept me guessing. I particularly enjoyed the unexpected dashes of humor that added a delightful texture to the narrative. Overall, a truly talented author has crafted a gem of a book that will appeal to fans of both crime and paranormal fiction.

This is not my usual choice of book, but I thought I would try it. Whilst I was gripped to the end, I found it challenging to read as it was not always good to read at night. For those who enjoy such stories I am sure that they will enjoy it. It is well written.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my
Copy of this book.

Detectives Maria and Frankie are a team. They investigate when a body is found without limbs or a head. Years later they are asked to look at things again as a cold case. They find similarities to a much older case. And so they investigate trying to find the links.

This story is told in present and past. I really enjoyed the partnership of the two detectives and their relationship. This is well written and you can feel the fear felt. I’m not a huge fan supernatural stories hence knocking off a star.

a thrilling, captivating read! pacing was great, I never felt bored or rushed. would recommend. never read anything from this author before but this was a great start

The Haunting on West 10th Street just didn't work for me at all. Nothing about the characters, relationships, or dialogue felt authentic to me -- it seemed very one-dimensional, with people moving around the page without a real inner life. There wasn't enough spookiness to keep me interested without characters I care about, so I decided not to read further after the 25% mark. I think this will appeal more to readers who are looking for a quick, plot-driven read and don't mind less interesting characters.

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 😀