Evil Never Dies

A supernatural mystery that keeps you guessing. I highly recommend this thrilling book to anyone that loves a good ghost story.

Through @NetGalley, I was fortunate to read an advanced copy of Evil Never Dies by S. M. Hardy. This is a second book in a paranormal/mystery series featuring Jed Cummings, a retired Military Intelligence officer able to speak with the dead, and his wife/partner in crime, Emma. In this outing, Jed and Emma travel to the country estate of Jed’s estranged friend and former comrade in arms, Simon, after the murder of Simon’s brother. Ghosts, unsolved murders, satanic cults and an unsettled estate are all in the mix as Jed and Emma seek to aid their friend and make it home alive.

The haunted country estate was suitably creepy, the mystery compelling and the villains were truly heinous. I loved the relationship between Jed and Emma, it had a Nick and Nora Charles feel to it.

While part of a series, this could have been a standalone as the author did an excellent job of introducing the characters. I enjoyed this one a great deal and, if this tells you anything, I’ve already gone back and purchased the first book in the series.

*An ebook copy of Evil Never Dies was the only compensation received in exchange for this review.

I would like to thank the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book.

I went into this book knowing very little about it or the author. I absolutely love a good ghost story though and was not disappointed. This is a murder mystery/paranormal tale set in a creepy country estate. It was very well written, enjoyable to read with extremely likeable main characters. I have now discovered this is the second book to feature Jed and Emma and I will definitely go back and read the first book in the series.

A family from hell, literally. Gruesome murders, satanic worshippers, a haunted house and a man that can talk to the dead. A really good creepy thriller which certainly ticked all my boxes. The second book in this series, but can be read as a stand alone as the author has given the reader enough of the back story. I enjoyed this book so much I have downloaded the first as I am intrigued to find out how it all began. I can't wait to read more about Jed and his special talent.
Thanks to Allison and Busby and Netgalley for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

A fast paced novel. Well written taking you along with it, delving into the supernatural and mixing the old money family with the house staff and making you imagine the settings and situations to be quite real, A knowledgeable writer who makes you want to not put the book down, twisting and turning till the end.

A spooky Paranormal mystery - Jed and his wife Emma are invited to an old colleague’s house for a stay. But things are not quite what they seem. A death in the family has Jed trying not to use his powers to find out what happened, whilst trying to keep himself and his wife safe.
Having not read the first in the series, I wasn’t sure if I would follow what was happening, but all was explained throughout the book
A gripping read.

A fast-paced paranormal thriller, filled with ghosts, a spooky house, and the occult.

When Jed receives a letter from an old friend, Simon Pomeroy, who he fell out of touch with years before. Jed and his wife Emma travel to Simon's family estate, though the invitation wasn't for a holiday. Simon's brother was murdered in a very gruesome way, and Simon needs Jed's ability to communicate with the spirit world, in order to solve the crime. Family secrets are reveled throughout Jed and Emma's time at the estate and lead them a wild chase for answers.

This book kept me guessing the entire time. There were unexpected twists and turns, a LOT of family secrets, and was a great way to kick off the spooky season! The characters and plot were well developed and there were no loose-ends at the end of the book.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book!

A creepy, gothic estate. A satanic cult. Underground passageways. A haunted pool. And a main character who is psychic and sees the dead. What more could you ask for in a ghost story that is also a murder mystery? Evil Never Dies, the second in a series by S.M Hardy delivers all this and more.

Jed Cummings has not seen his former friend Simon Pomeroy since a long ago argument so he is surprised when Simon invites him to visit Kingsmead, the Pomeroy country manor. Simon’s brother Oliver has been gruesomely murdered and he hopes that Jed can use his unusual talents to solve the case. Jed and his wife Emma accept and soon they a plunged into a shadowy world involving wills, blackmail, spies and ritual killing.

I love ghost stories and this is a great one. Don’t read this suspenseful thriller if you are alone at night! And kudos for one of the best named characters ever - Tanith Bloxborough. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Allison & Busby and S.M. Hardy for this ARC.