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  • The Haunting of Blackwood House

  • By: Darcy Coates
  • Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
  • Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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The Haunting of Blackwood House

By: Darcy Coates
Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
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Publisher's summary

As the daughter of spiritualists, Mara's childhood was filled with séances and scam mediums. Now she's ready to start over with her fiancé, Neil, far away from the superstitions she's learned to loathe, but her past isn't willing to let her go so easily. And neither is Blackwood House.

When Mara and Neil purchased the derelict property, they were warned that ever since the murder of its original owner, things had changed. Strange shadows stalk the halls. Doors creak open by themselves. Voices whisper in the night. And watchful eyes follow her every move. But Mara's convinced she can't possibly be in danger. She doesn't believe in ghost stories, and she didn't buy a haunted house; it's just not possible.

Because ghosts aren't real, are they?

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Very entertaining!

Storyteller did an amazing job! I was bummed when the story ended. Now to go find another Darcey Coates book to listen to. Highly recommend this story and if you like creepy haunted houses.

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I hate Mara

I am half way through. The storyline good the narration is good. Not sure if it's the writer's intention but Mara the main character is Literally the dumbest bitch that ever lived. I can't stand her and want to punch her in the face lol. Her boyfriend Neil is so amazing. I haven't finished yet but I'm praying Mara dies and Neil can move on and find a women he deserves. If you can stand how much you will hate her lol the book is interesting and has kept me listening even through Maras dumb attitude and bad choices.

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Not like other haunting stories

I really appreciated the character work Coates puts into her writing.
I can imagine this whole book because she is so descriptive.... I'd love to see this story adapted into a film (with the right director, of course)

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I don’t like the characters

I didn’t finish this. I know it’s fiction, and a ghost story, but I can only suspend disbelief so much. And I didn’t like the characters. It’s hard to enjoy a book when you not only don’t care about the characters but actively dislike them.

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Try as I might, I just can’t finish!

I love books where a skeptic becomes a believer, but in this book, despite seeing apparitions and poltergeist right before her eyes, the main character insists that she has an intruder in her house. That would have been cute for two or three chapters, but it goes on and on and on. I was 2/3 of the way through, but had to get away from the nonsensical path this book was taking.

Also, this should have been marketed to middle schoolers. There is not a swearword in the entire book. Not that I mind, but it’s just not the reality for adults. The performance was the best thing about the book, but it would have been better with a Brit at the wheel. That way boots and torches and buildings instead of trunks and flashlights and houses would have made more sense.

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FUN!!!!!

This was SO FUN!!!!!! I really enjoyed this story it had a nice twist at the end as well!!!

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Another amazing story

Darcy never disappoints. This is my 4th Darcy book and I loved it! Definitely worth the read!

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Great Book!

I picked this book randomly. I really, really enjoyed it! Easy read and it kept me completely interested until the end. I thought the narrator did a great job as well. Definitely recommend. Enjoy!

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give it a chance

you know I seen a lot of mix reviews about this book but give it a chance and make your own decision. it actually was pretty good and exciting. it's a different type of haunted house but I think different isn't always bad

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Mara is insufferable

The book is fine but the characters (Mara in particular) make parts of the story annoying to get through— the dynamics between Neil and Mara also feel artificial. I never thought I’d be rooting for an Amityville house, but here we are.

The voice actor does great and the story itself is interesting, though.

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