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Introducing three new backlist novels to the audio list from the number one bestselling writer of thriller/horror fiction, JAMES HERBERT! Three nights of terror at the house called Edbrook. Three nights in which David Ash, there to investigate a haunting will be victim of horrifying and maleficent games. Three nights in which he will face the blood-chilling enigma of his own past. Three hideous nights before Edbrook's dreadful secret will be revealed...And the true nightmare will begin.
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Three nights of terror at the house called Edbrook. Three nights in which David Ash, there to investigate a haunting will be victim of horrifying and maleficent games. Three nights in which he will face the blood-chilling enigma of his own past. Three nights before Edbrook's dreadful secret will be revealed.... And the true nightmare will begin Remember with Fear! 'Disturbing atmosphere and constant unpleasant shocks' Daily Mail
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First published back in 1988, `Haunted' was Herbert's fourteenth full length novel to be published.
`Haunted' was the first novel to introduce the anti-hero character of David Ash, who later returned in Herbert's 1994 novel `The Ghosts Of Sleath', which takes on the role of a loose sequel to `Haunted'.
From the very beginning the reader soon becomes accustomed to Ash's bad habits, cynical view on life and overall downbeat traits, of which followers of Herbert's work will recognise as a somewhat recurring theme within his novels. Ash is certainly not a polished, goodie-two-shoes type of character, and this in itself gives the novel a harder and more true to life feel to it.
The book follows the classic structure of a `haunted house' novel, laying down the premise of a possible supernatural presence from the offset. Herbert carefully builds the underlying tension of the storyline, interweaving the sub-plots of the developing character relationships, whilst still subtly hinting to the reader an uneasy atmosphere to the whole scenario.
With suggestive bursts of ghostly appearances that become more and more frequent as the tale progresses, the old cliché of "am I going insane" is thrown into the equation, until finally the horrifying truth is revealed in an almost explosive manner.
For sheer nail biting tension this novel delivers the goods from the very first page until the dramatic final conclusion. Well written, Herbert weaves a tale that beckons the reader into the storyline, with heart-stopping suspense that you can cut with a knife.
At only 224 pages in length, you will find yourself wondering how you managed to get so absorbed in the novel in such a short span of pages.
The film director Lewis Gilbert (him of James Bond fame no less) later went on to make the film adaptation of `Haunted' in 1995 of the same name. The film did not stick particularly firmly to the course of Herbert's original tale, but is nevertheless a reasonably enjoyable film.
`Haunted' was the first novel to introduce the anti-hero character of David Ash, who later returned in Herbert's 1994 novel `The Ghosts Of Sleath', which takes on the role of a loose sequel to `Haunted'.
From the very beginning the reader soon becomes accustomed to Ash's bad habits, cynical view on life and overall downbeat traits, of which followers of Herbert's work will recognise as a somewhat recurring theme within his novels. Ash is certainly not a polished, goodie-two-shoes type of character, and this in itself gives the novel a harder and more true to life feel to it.
The book follows the classic structure of a `haunted house' novel, laying down the premise of a possible supernatural presence from the offset. Herbert carefully builds the underlying tension of the storyline, interweaving the sub-plots of the developing character relationships, whilst still subtly hinting to the reader an uneasy atmosphere to the whole scenario.
With suggestive bursts of ghostly appearances that become more and more frequent as the tale progresses, the old cliché of "am I going insane" is thrown into the equation, until finally the horrifying truth is revealed in an almost explosive manner.
For sheer nail biting tension this novel delivers the goods from the very first page until the dramatic final conclusion. Well written, Herbert weaves a tale that beckons the reader into the storyline, with heart-stopping suspense that you can cut with a knife.
At only 224 pages in length, you will find yourself wondering how you managed to get so absorbed in the novel in such a short span of pages.
The film director Lewis Gilbert (him of James Bond fame no less) later went on to make the film adaptation of `Haunted' in 1995 of the same name. The film did not stick particularly firmly to the course of Herbert's original tale, but is nevertheless a reasonably enjoyable film.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Haunted is a gripping read and highly recommendable. The story concentrates on David Ash, a paranormal investigator,as he investigates the abnormal occurances at Edbrook, a decaying mansion tucked away in the outskirts of the village.
I literally couldn't put the book down. I did feel that the ending was rather predictable, however, and I couldn't work out whether I had reviewed the book in detail somewhere previously, or whether the plot was really that transparent.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of tense moments from beginning to end; the descriptive passages convey a vivid painting of the scene throughout your imagination, and add to the spine-chilling effect.
The links with Ash's childhood explain his personality traits and characteristics, weaving the whole book together beautifully. Highly recommended.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is not of of gore and blood horror but one of delicious, seductive eeriness and dark enchanting shadows of things that are no longer...the ghosts that haunt Edbrook hold terrifying secrets which you only find out when its too late and youre captured i dont want to spoil the book for anyone but this is an old fashioned ghost story told in a gothic manner which easily has the power to shock you....
dont base your assumptions about this book upon the film that was made...the book is far far better and much more atmospheric....
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Traditional Horror Story
I have read quite a few James Herbert novels and this one I enjoyed - if you would like to read a traditional horror story then this is the one for you.
Published 2 days ago by Gella
Perfect Hallowe'en reading!
This was my first James Herbert novel, and it won't be my last. It may have been a short book, but it packed quite a spooky punch! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Miss E. Potten
BERYL0829
AM A FAN OF JAMES HERBERTS WORK AND HAVE ENJOYED ALL I HAVE READ THAT HE HAS WRITTEN. WOULD RECCOMEND TO ANY FANS OF HORROR/GHOST STORIES.
Published 11 months ago by BERYL0829
Spookily Spectacular Reading!
This is most definately one of my favourite books by James Herbert. The story is elegant in setting and prose, and the characters are ghostly and enchanting as the story unfolds. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sarah
Only one step up from drivel
Although I do enjoy most of James Herbert's work, I found this book to be one of the worst things I have read. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Billy Savada
Scary but Great
The James Herbert series of books are all brilliant. This is a great one to start with if you have not read James Herbert before. Read more
Published 14 months ago by 0125Emmac
Not his best
I read this in two days, and would have read it in one if not for other commitments. its a very short book and as such it leaves alot to be desired. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. A. A. Richards
Excellent read
After watching the film version of this book three times, as I thoroughly enjoyed it, I decided to buy the book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sandra
Ash is a flawed hero
I love ghost stories and this short novel quickly grabs you by the throat. This is quite a short novel by Herbert and more like a Novella, but it is well written, with plenty of... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Craig Henderson
Highly predictable Herbert hocum
From the moment early in the book where we are told of the furtive, playful glances between two of the Mariell siblings, and the general air of mystery pervading the family, the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by A. Clews
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