Pauline Holyoak

MALEVOLENT SPIRIT is the second amazing book in Pauline Holyoak's eerie trilogy about the strange goings on surrounding a quaint English cottage near Stonehenge. In this book Emily returns to Merryweather Lodge for an extended visit with her Auntie Em, who owns the property. Emily quickly learns that the evil spirit of an ancient Druid priestess called Merthia is still plaguing Merryweather Lodge seeking revenge, and Merthia's prime target is Emily.

This is a very chilling tale that kept me on the edge of my seat! The story is told from Emily's first person point of view. Emily learns more about Merthia, and she finds out Merthia isn't the only "malevolent spirit" haunting Merryweather Lodge. Emily's relationship with her soul mate Jonathan deepens, and much is revealed about her best friend Skye. I think my favorite character is the colorful and quirky Auntie Em.

If you have not read the first book in the series, ANCIENT REVENGE, I highly recommend doing so before reading MALEVOLENT SPIRIT. The first book gives readers a lot of important backstory for the characters and places in book two. Plus, ANCIENT REVENGE was a sensational read as well.

My only complaint about this one? I thought that it ended abruptly. There is still much to be resolved, and I'm ready for the third book now! I give MALEVOLENT SPIRIT 4½ stars!

I received my copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.… (más)

Pauline Holyoak has crafted a thrilling tale of vengeful ghosts, ancient magic, secrets, betrayal, and past lives. Just a warning...don't read this book while alone at night! There were a few spine tingling scenes that had me jumping at the slightest noise!

At 14, Emily travels from her home in Canada to the English countryside to visit her aunt and uncle on their farm called Merryweather Lodge. Emily soon gains the attention of two ghosts - a mysterious young girl and a terrifying creature Emily is certain wants to kill her. Could these spirits be connected to the string of murders in the area? Only one person is willing to believe Emily's story - Jonathan, the teenage son of her aunt and uncle's neighbor. Emily is certain she knows him, but how? Determined to lay to rest the ghosts of the past once and for all, Emily returns to Merryweather Lodge five years later. She is reunited with Jonathan, and together they uncover how their past lives are entwined with the restless spirits haunting them today.

Merryweather Lodge - Ancient Revenge, the first of a new trilogy, is a completely engrossing story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Pauline Holyoak described the places, events and characters so vividly, I could easily picture myself there. When Emily felt the cold chill of a ghost nearby, I could too. I would describe Emily and Jonathan's romance as flirtatious in this book. Nothing hot and heavy yet, but it establishes the foundation for things to come. With its suspenseful, fast paced plot and colorful characters, this book will appeal to a wide rage of readers, including fans of mystery & thrillers, suspense, and paranormal romance. It's also a must for those interested in Celtic and Druid magic (like me!).


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MERRYWEATHER LODGE:ANCIENT REVENGE by Pauline Holyoak is an exciting bone chilling paranormal romance/suspense set in present day Stonehenge,England.This is the first in the "Stonehenge" trilogy.The plot is thrilling and exciting especially if you enjoy paranormal,suspense,ghosts,ancient curses,sorcery,witchs,passion,sacrifice,and love.Mixed with mystery,and bits of humor. Young Emily who is only fourteen,from Canada,visits her aunt and uncle in Stonehenge, England she finds an evil entity in her attic room. Jonathan,a neigbor,tries to help and be a friend.But when someone tells you to stay out of the woods,you usually do not listen and enter the woods anyway.What you find is not only bone chilling but evil. You have reincaration,secrets revealed and horror.This book will be a must for any paranormal readers who enjoys Druid and Celtic magic,mystery lovers,thiller lovers,suspense readers not to mention romance readers,although there is no true romance,just a glimpse into the possible future of one to come.This is a must read,but BEWARED do not read it in the dark,for ghosts can be anywhere.This book was received for the purpose of review from the author and details can be found at Whiskey Creek Press and My Book Addiction and More.… (más)