It explores the paranormal in particular with the fact that ever since occultist Aleister Crowley resided there, there have been many ominous and tragic occurrences in the vicinity of Boleskine. Inspired by the dark and disturbing history of Boleskine House an 18th-century hunting lodge situated on the shores of Loch Ness, it tells a spine-chilling tale that had me in a vice-like grip and turning those pages faster and faster. The Burning House, an amalgamation of a true story and fictional input, is perfect for this time of the year when the cold, dark nights jive wonderfully with the spookiness of the novel. I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review! As long as I get delightfully dark stories of course. Neil Spring has become a favorite author of mine and I will read pretty much anything he writes.

As with the previous books, I have read is the writing fabulous and it was nice to read a story set in modern time. THE BURNING HOUSE is perfect if you love to read paranormal thrillers. I've read THE GHOST HUNTERS and THE LOST VILLAGE and I loved them both. I actually didn't reflect much on the blurb since all I saw was new Neil Spring book and I wanted to read it. I didn't know this before I started to read the book. For instance, Alistar Crowley and Jimmy Page are two notorious owners. I mean Boleskine House, that's one cool place with a lot of history. I wouldn't say that the book scared me or anything. However, someone saw her, someone that has a plan for Boleskine House, and now he has a plan for Clara as well.įrom blurb may the book seem like an ordinary thriller, but this is a Neil Spring book so when weird shit starts to happen was I not surprised. So, she thinks if she only could get the price reduced a bit, then everything will be fine. And, she needs to sell Boleskine House, but the price is too high. Very cleverly written with plenty of twists, it’s the type of book that will keep you up at night!Ĭlara is on the run, she has started a new life and all she wants is to lie low.

Occultist Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page did in fact live there. I wasn’t aware that Boleskin House is a real location with a very real dark history. This was such a dark surprising read, I was expecting a more conventional crime thriller so I was pleasantly surprised by the chilling supernatural elements to the story. Unfortunately someone witnesses her plan and is determined to not let her get away so easily. One of the highest priced properties on the companies books is Boleskine House, and 18th centenary manor with a dark history on the south east side of Loch Ness.Ĭlara concludes that setting a small fire in one of the wings will drastically reduce the asking price and make for an easy sale. Estate agent Clara is desperate to make a sale, she really needs the commission as her abusive ex-husband has almost tracked her down.

The Ghost Hunters by Neil Spring