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A woman of limited means and even less experience must confront a vengeful spirit in this haunting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Girls and The Sun Down Motel.
1920s England. Sarah Piper’s lonely, threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist an obsessed ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis—rich, handsome, and scarred by World War I—has been summoned to investigate the spirit of the nineteen-year-old maid Maddy Clare, who is said to haunt the barn where she committed suicide.
Maddy hated men in life, and she will not speak to them in death. But Sarah is unprepared to confront an angry ghost—real or imagined—on her own. She’s even less prepared for the arrival of Alistair’s associate, rough, unsettling Matthew Ryder, also a veteran of the trenches, whose scars go deeper than Sarah can reach.
Soon, Sarah is caught up in a desperate struggle. For Maddy’s ghost is no hoax—she’s real, she’s angry, and she has powers that defy all reason. Now, Sarah and Matthew must discover who Maddy was, where she came from, and what is driving her desire for vengeance—before she destroys them all....
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"This is so much more than a ghost story, romance or period piece. The characters are true, with a depth seldom found in suspense novels. Never with the paranormal plot line, there was a believability to the story, and the transformation of our heroes and heroine as well as the romance. I look forward to reading more from Ms. St. James and would recommend this to anyone."
— Jennifer (5 out of 5 stars)
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St. James has written an atmospheric and resoundingly old-fashioned ghost story that pulls you in from the first pages.
— Historical Novels Review -
A chilling start...fans of the modern Gothic novel will enjoy filling up a few creepy hours.
— Kirkus Reviews -
With a fresh, unique voice, Simone St. James creates an atmosphere that is deliciously creepy and a heroine you won't soon forget. The Haunting of Maddy Clare promises spooky thrills and it delivers. Read it, enjoy it—but don't turn out the lights!
— Deanna Raybourn, author of the Julia Grey series and of The Dark Enquiry -
Fast, fun, and gripping. Kept me up into the wee hours.
— C. S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series -
“Deliciously creepy. A chilling blend of mystery and ghost story that will thrill fans of both.
— Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Lock Every Door -
Simone St. James knows that true terror, as she effectively illustrates in The Sun Down Motel, goes beyond things that go bump in the night....St. James deftly melds an engrossing mystery with a tense supernatural thriller....keeps the tension high with myriad surprising twists.
— Associated Press -
This creepy supernatural thriller will send shivers down your spine.
— GoodHousekeeping.com -
[A] truly nightmarish trip back and forth in time and into the supernatural...guaranteed to keep readers rapt...What a story!
— Booklist (starred review) -
This novel is a creepy delight.
— The New York Post
The Haunting of Maddy Clare Listener Reviews
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kim topping, 11/1/2023
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" I liked the story itself, I thought it was really creepy...but the writing was eh. Very cliche and repetitive. "
— Cynthia, 2/9/2014 -
" Not my typical selection, but a good bodice-ripper and ghost story. "
— Marzia, 2/7/2014 -
" If you like the genres involved (mystery, paranormal, romance, historical) and don't mind them being blended together, this is a great page turner! - Reviewed by Kate H. "
— Fitchburg, 2/2/2014 -
" Great book, with a good mystery. I would have given it 4 stars, but felt that the character development was a bit lacking. It is an easy/quick read. "
— Janet, 1/31/2014 -
" Loved it!! I read it in twos days, would of been less but I had to work. "
— Kimberly, 1/19/2014 -
" I waned to read a scary book for Halloween, which is unusual for me as I usually steer clear of Stephen King books, horror movies etc. but this one is really good. Only 60 pages in but so far it is atmospheric, well written and very scary. "
— Michelle, 1/18/2014 -
" Great ghost story..... "
— Emma, 1/12/2014 -
" One of my new favorite authors. Fabulous book, and so scary!!!! "
— Rhona, 1/10/2014 -
" Atmospheric ghost story/mystery, "
— Hafiza, 12/30/2013 -
" I'm glad I won this book! It was awesome "
— Dorothy, 12/26/2013 -
" I loved this book... gorgeous. "
— Dawn, 12/12/2013 -
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Deborah, 12/8/2013
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" A mysterious look at the supernatural. Maddie Clare was a ghost and was trying to get someone to pay attention to where she was buried the first time. It takes place in England and is interesting about the people involved. "
— Virginia, 12/8/2013 -
" The ending was predictable & the haunting manifestations were over the top. Does not spark interest in her other books. "
— Sharmayne, 11/10/2013 -
" Fans of Maisie Dobbs may enjoy this book about a young woman in reduced circumstances in post-WWI London who takes a temporary position as assistant to a ghost-hunter. "
— CLM, 10/10/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I'm always up for a good ghost story and I thought this delivered. There was just enough suspense and drama and a bit of romamce. Fun book. "
— Tara, 9/13/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book! It was part ghost story, part suspenseful mystery. It is the author's first book and I feel that she did a very good job. I am looking forward to reading her next book, I just wish that it would be out sooner. "
— Karen, 8/25/2013 -
" It was a good ghost story, and I loved the romance that was involved! "
— Brianna, 8/20/2013 -
" Highly predictable but loved the read anyway. "
— Vivian, 7/9/2013 -
" Fantastically scary book with lovely English setting. "
— Cindy, 5/29/2013 -
" great ghost story "
— Pam, 4/14/2013
About Simone St. James
Simone St. James is the author of Silence for the Dead, An Inquiry into Love and Death, and The Haunting of Maddy Clare, which won two RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America and an Arthur Ellis Award from Crime Writers of Canada.
About Billie Fulford-Brown
Billie Fulford-Brown is a London-based actress, voice-over artist, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator.