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'Human passions are always at the root of Cottam's hauntings, and his skill is to tease out a complex tapestry of explanation, somethings stretching over decades.' (Financial Times on THE WAITING ROOM )
'Another spine-chilling treat from F G Cottam . . . this book is so well written, and with such rich vocabulary, that it transports you to the place it is talking about and you get the sensation that you are watching the action with your own eyes . . . I can't recommend it to you highly enough' (eurocrime.co.uk on THE WAITING ROOM )
'F.G. Cottam has crafted a superb and tautly told tale . . . A perfect ghost story' (The Times on DARK ECHO )
'A terrifying encounter with manifest evil . . . chilling novel . . . His adrenaline-charged prose is drawn tight with suspense' (James Urquhart, Financial Times on THE HOUSE OF LOST SOULS )
'Another spine-chilling treat from F G Cottam . . . this book is so well written, and with such rich vocabulary, that it transports you to the place it is talking about and you get the sensation that you are watching the action with your own eyes . . . I can't recommend it to you highly enough' (eurocrime.co.uk on THE WAITING ROOM )
'The writing is rich and vivid and every page is a treat for the imagination.'
(The Bookbag )'A treasure trove of dark dreams and sinister socery.'
(The Times on THE MAGDALENA CURSE )'F.G. Cottam has crafted a superb and tautly told tale . . . A perfect ghost story' (The Times on DARK ECHO )
'F.G. Cottam's complex, tautly atmospheric thriller delivers plenty of chills . . . the perfect dark winter night yarn'
(Daily Mail on DARK ECHO )'Beautifully written and highly engaging'
(Daily Mirror on DARK ECHO )'A terrifying encounter with manifest evil . . . chilling novel . . . His adrenaline-charged prose is drawn tight with suspense' (James Urquhart, Financial Times on THE HOUSE OF LOST SOULS )
'Full of interest and not a little tension . . . (Cottam) knows a lot more about good writing than his supposedly more upmarket competitors'
(Guardian on DARK ECHO )Review
'Human passions are always at the root of Cottam's hauntings, and his skill is to tease out a complex tapestry of explanation, somethings stretching over decades.' -- Financial Times on THE WAITING ROOM 'Another spine-chilling treat from F G Cottam ... this book is so well written, and with such rich vocabulary, that it transports you to the place it is talking about and you get the sensation that you are watching the action with your own eyes ... I can't recommend it to you highly enough' -- eurocrime.co.uk on THE WAITING ROOM 'The writing is rich and vivid and every page is a treat for the imagination.' -- The Bookbag 'A treasure trove of dark dreams and sinister socery.' -- The Times on THE MAGDALENA CURSE 20091212 'F.G. Cottam has crafted a superb and tautly told tale ... A perfect ghost story' -- The Times on DARK ECHO 20091212 'F.G. Cottam's complex, tautly atmospheric thriller delivers plenty of chills ... the perfect dark winter night yarn' -- Daily Mail on DARK ECHO 20081031 'Beautifully written and highly engaging' -- Daily Mirror on DARK ECHO 20081031 'A terrifying encounter with manifest evil ... chilling novel ... His adrenaline-charged prose is drawn tight with suspense' -- James Urquhart, Financial Times on THE HOUSE OF LOST SOULS 20080301 'Full of interest and not a little tension ... (Cottam) knows a lot more about good writing than his supposedly more upmarket competitors' -- Guardian on DARK ECHO 20081129
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I also saw this book in the library and was drawn to the title and front cover, although having previously read FG Cottam's House of Lost Souls and been disappointed, I was not sure how this would turn out. That said, I really really enjoyed it. The idea of a haunted railway station really sparks the imagination, thinking of the comings and goings of so many passengers over a period of years and I was satisfying chilled through the author's descriptions of the soldier and the investigator Julian's stake out of the station. I also liked the background and explanation for the events (I won't spoil it!), but felt somehow dissatisifed at the reasonably hasty ending and the fate of the main characters - it seemed so short given the carefully planned suspense and lead up! Maybe I just didn't want it to end though and am a sucker for happy endings! Am definitely going to re-investigate the other titles by Cottam that I have missed since House of Lost Souls!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Waiting Room
I saw this in my local library & though i'll give it a go not really expecting to get into it. well i was wrong. It had me gripped after the first chapter & couldn't put it down! The characters are very well written as is the story. Julian Creed is a TV Psychic who has made a lot of money from his very popular shows. He however doesn't believe in ghosts until he takes on Martin Stride ex rock star's waiting room.
Well worth a read & am now going to check out the authors other books!!
I saw this in my local library & though i'll give it a go not really expecting to get into it. well i was wrong. It had me gripped after the first chapter & couldn't put it down! The characters are very well written as is the story. Julian Creed is a TV Psychic who has made a lot of money from his very popular shows. He however doesn't believe in ghosts until he takes on Martin Stride ex rock star's waiting room.
Well worth a read & am now going to check out the authors other books!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A novel that's difficult to put down once started. Very atmospheric and slightly unsettling with some nicely drawn characters. Would make a good TV play or film.
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Not bad, not great. Fairly enjoyable on the whole!
These days there's an abundance of horror for a reading audience to sink their teeth into, but little of it really creeps me out. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Laura
thoroughly enjoyable read
I have kind of cheated as I listened to this book on audio in my car. I commute 45 mins each way to get to work and this story made my daily journey totally enjoyable as i was... Read more
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A modern gothic take
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An Excellent Slow-burning Thriller
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well written
very eerie in places, well written, it was an enjoyment to read. I am one very happy customer. I would defo recommend
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This ghost story was what I think of as the great, old fashioned type, but with a twist.
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A good story - the horrors of war live on
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Me? I'm and armchair rockstar, an armchair ghosthunter, and and armchair researcher - so this brilliant little book ticked all my boxes! Read more
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