Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, armaments manufacturer Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons, both of whom died at the front.

A House of Ghosts

Literature & Fiction

Ryan, W. C.

Genre Fiction

Center Point Pub

Review: 'A captivating read. classic crime that lovers of Christie will lap up' - My Weekly / 'An enjoyable ghostly whodunnit' - The Times / A multi-layered, gothic masterpiece. entertaining, thought-provoking and utterly captivating' - Lancashire Evening Post / A classic murder mystery set in a haunted house - this stylish tale will be a perfect read for this winter' - Sunday People / 'An intelligent, absorbing, exquisitely spooky mystery - Irish Times / Plenty of conventionally spooky fun to be had, but what gives this book real atmosphere is the well-rendered pathos of a country struggling to come to terms with the loss of a generation' - The Guardian / 'Wonderfully written and a jolly good read. - Sunday Independent / Spooks, spies and spectres are the order of the day in this rattling good read' - Sunday Express / 'A fast moving, old fasdhined tale which is tongue in cheek without being a comedy, spooky without being and out and out horror. It is pure enjoyment to read' - Cork Evening Echo / 'Taut and poetic pose, engaging protagonists, a page-turning plot and an evocative setting - making for another atmospheric and thrilling read. a spooky romantic read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, crime, ghost and spy novels alike' - The Lady / 'Read it if you loved Murder on the Orient Express' - Best magazine / 'Beautifully written and ingenious period piece combines history, crime and an entertainingly spiky romance, all in an eerily evocative setting. tremendously enjoyable take on the haunted house mystery' - CrimeReview.co.uk / 'A deliciously dark read, perfect for autumn evenings by the fire' - The Lady / 'A gripping mystery with a classic feel' - Crime Readers' Association / 'If you are feeling brave, A House of Ghosts is one to read by candlelight with a large gin and tonic on standby. Almost unbearably creepy and beautifully written, the claustrophobic atmosphere will have you running into open fields as soon as dawn breaks. Bravo!' - Liz Nugent / 'A haunting tale, beautifully told. Blackwater Abbey ranks with Satis House and Manderley as a great house of gothic fiction.' - Erin Kelly / 'W. C. Ryan makes the familiar World War I country-house setting feel immediate, with a tough but principled hero and a rogue's gallery of villains of all classes and kinds. Hugely enjoyable, A House of Ghosts has the bones of a taut thriller wrapped up in the gorgeous romance of its ghostly island setting' - Jane Casey / 'A truly creepy and ingenious ghost story and murder mystery with an irresistible setting. From the first page you know you are in the hands of an excellent writer' - Ragnar Jonasson / 'A splendid tale of wartime skullduggery, featuring both kinds of spooks - perfect fireside reading' - Mick Herron / 'A thoroughly enjoyable novel that seemed to combine all my favourite things - history, crime, entertainingly spiky romance and an eerily evocative setting. An absolute treat' - Elly Griffiths / 'An atmospheric, hugely entertaining mystery that offers all the pleasures of a classic ghost story - with an appealing dash of romance. William Ryan is a wonderful storyteller and A House of Ghosts will keep you up reading (and shivering) deep into the night' - Antonia Hodgson / 'Spooks, spies, seances, things that go bump in the night - A House of Ghosts has it all. A tremendously enjoyable, ingeniously-plotted take on the haunted house mystery. Best read before dark!' - Rachel Rhys / 'Shiver inducing beautifully written and immersive story - think Agatha Christie meets M.R. James but done in Mr Ryan's own indomitable style' - Liz Loves Books / 'An elegantly constructed take on a historical spy novel, one that has just the right touch of the gothic' - Shots Mag / 'A new twist to an old tale. I hope that we will get to see what happens in their next adventure - the ending left some room for a sequel, which I would very happily read!' - A Storm Of Pages / 'A stunning novel, a thoroughly absorbing read that combines a chilling ghost story. As the evenings draw in, A House of Ghosts is the perfect read. It's so easy to lose yourself in it. It's beautifully written. impossible to put down' - Kate Atherton, For Winter Nights / Book Description: A gripping and atmospheric murder mystery set in a haunted house - And Then There Were None meets The Woman in Black. / From the Author: W. C. Ryan is also known as William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier and the Korolev series of historical crime novels. His books have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the CWA's Steel, Historical and New Blood Daggers, the Irish Fiction Award and the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year, as well as being published in 18 countries. William lives in London and teaches creative writing at City University. / From the Inside Flap: In the house of ghosts, the living await, their certain fate. /Praise for the author [hopefully we'll get some new quotes for this book, but for now.] /'A subtle, superb mystery' Kate Mosse /'Haunting. utterly gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore /'Extraordinary' Antonia Hodgson /From the Back Cover: In the house of ghosts, the living await, their certain fate. /Praise for the author [hopefully we'll get some new quotes for this book, but for now.] /'A subtle, superb mystery' Kate Mosse /'Haunting. utterly gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore /'Extraordinary' Antonia Hodgson /About the Author: W. C. Ryan is also known as William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier and the Korolev series of historical crime novels. His books have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the CWA's Steel, Historical and New Blood Daggers, the Irish Fiction Award and the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year. William lives in London and teaches creative writing at City University."

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A gripping mystery with a classic feel: And Then There Were None meets The Silent Companions. Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons who were lost in the conflict. But as his guests begin to arrive, it gradually becomes clear that each has something they would rather keep hidden. Then, when a storm descends on the island, the guests will find themselves trapped. Soon one of their number will die. For Blackwater Abbey is haunted in more ways than one . . . An unrelentingly gripping mystery packed with twists and turns, A House of Ghosts is the perfect chilling read this winter. 'Almost unbearably creepy and beautifully written' Liz Nugent, bestseller author of LYING IN WAIT 'A splendid tale of wartime skullduggery, featuring both kinds of spooks - perfect fireside reading' Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger Award Winning author of DEAD LIONS 'Hugely enjoyable, A House of Ghosts has the bones of a taut thriller wrapped up in the gorgeous romance of its ghostly island setting' Jane Casey 'Perfect for a dark and stormy evening: a truly creepy and ingenious ghost story and murder mystery with an irresistible setting' Ragnar Jonasson

A House of Ghosts: A gripping murder mystery set in a haunted house

A House of Ghosts: A Gripping Murder Mystery Set in a Haunted House

Finalist for the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction Book of the Year, a Classic Cozy Big-House Mystery Haunted by the Specters of World War One—For Readers of Agatha Christie and Simone St. James Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, armaments manufacturer Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons, both of whom died at the front. Among the guests, two have been secretly dispatched from the intelligence service: Kate Cartwright, a friend of the family who lost her beloved brother at the Somme and who, in the realm of the spiritual, has her own special gift; and the mysterious Captain Donovan, recently returned from Europe. Top secret plans for weapons developed by Lord Highmount’s company have turned up in Berlin, and there is reason to believe enemy spies will be in attendance. As the guests arrive, it becomes clear that each has something they would rather keep hidden. Then, when a storm descends, they find themselves trapped on the island. Soon one of their number will die. For Blackwater Abbey is haunted in more ways than one . . . . An unrelenting, gripping mystery, packed with twists and turns and a kindling of romance, A House of Ghosts is the perfect cold-weather read.

Arcade Crimewise

Finalist for the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction Book of the Year, a Classic Cozy Big-House Mystery Haunted by the Specters of World War One--For Readers of Agatha Christie and Simone St. James Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, armaments manufacturer Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons, both of whom died at the front. Among the guests, two have been secretly dispatched from the intelligence service: Kate Cartwright, a friend of the family who lost her beloved brother at the Somme and who, in the realm of the spiritual, has her own special gift; and the mysterious Captain Donovan, recently returned from Europe. Top secret plans for weapons developed by Lord Highmount's company have turned up in Berlin, and there is reason to believe enemy spies will be in attendance. As the guests arrive, it becomes clear that each has something they would rather keep hidden. Then, when a storm descends, they find themselves trapped on the island. Soon one of their number will die. For Blackwater Abbey is haunted in more ways than one . . . . An unrelenting, gripping mystery, packed with twists and turns and a kindling of romance, A House of Ghosts is the perfect cold-weather read.

A haunting, atmospheric mystery set against a country divided, by the author of A House of Ghosts.\nJanuary 1921. Though the Great War is over, in Ireland a new civil war is raging. The once-grand Kilcolgan House, a crumbling bastion shrouded in sea mist, lies half empty and filled with ghosts, both real and imagined, while it shelters the surviving members of the Prendeville family. Then, when an IRA ambush goes terribly wrong, Maud Prendeville, Lord Kilcolgan’s eldest daughter, is killed, leaving the family reeling. Yet the IRA column behind the attack insists they left her alive, that someone else must be responsible for her terrible fate. Captain Tom Harkin, an IRA intelligence officer and Maud's former fiancé, is sent to investigate. He becomes an unwelcome guest in this strange, gloomy household.\nWorking undercover, Harkin must delve into the house's secrets—and discover where, in this fractured, embattled town, allegiances truly lie. But Harkin too is haunted by the ghosts of the past and by his terrible experiences on the battlefields. Can he find the truth about Maud's death before the past—and his strange, unnerving surroundings—overwhelm him?\nThe Winter Guest is a gripping and immersive read for fans of classic mysteries by the likes of Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers along with Charles Todd’s Ian Rutledge series, Ann Cleeves, and Jacqueline Winspear.

The Winter Guest: A Mystery

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A House of Ghosts

A House of Ghosts

A House of Ghosts: A gripping murder mystery set in a haunted house

A House of Ghosts

A House of Ghosts: A Gripping Murder Mystery Set in a Haunted House

A House of Ghosts: A Gripping Murder Mystery Set in a Haunted House

The Winter Guest: A Mystery