REVIEW: The Haunting of Paynes Hollow

 The Haunting of Paynes Hollow
Author: Kelley Armstrong

When Samantha Paynes' wealthy grandfather dies, she expects to receive nothing. After all, she's been gone for 14 years after her father was accused of murder and then died. She is forced to attend the reading of the will and completely shocked when she inherits the property where the family cabins are located. But there are strings....she has to remain on the property 24/7 for 30 days. If she leaves for more than 30 minutes, she forfeits her inheritance. 

Samantha and her Aunt head to the property, where she will be basically a prisoner. It doesn't take long for weird things to start happening and soon dark family secrets come out. 

This story really surprised me! I did not expect the direction it went in -- and enjoyed every word! Not going to say a word or give any spoilers. Best to go into this one with no prior knowledge. 

I started reading read an ARC copy of this upcoming book from St Martins Press and then switched to the audio book from Macmillan Audio. Who doesn't like having a horror story read to them!! The audio is narrated by EJ Lavery and runs 9 hours 24 minutes. Lavery reads at a good speed and has a pleasant voice. Great job of narrating! 

I enjoy Kelley Armstrong's Rockton series and the spinoff series, so it was enjoyable to read a horror story by her! Loved it!  

**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book from St Martins Press and the audio book from Macmillan Audio. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**