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The Folcroft Ghosts Kindle Edition

by Darcy Coates (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,751 ratings
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When their mother is hospitalized, Tara and Kyle are sent to stay with their only remaining relatives. Their elderly grandparents seem friendly at first, and the rambling house is full of fun nooks and crannies to explore. But strange things keep happening. A bedroom remains locked at all times. Doors slam and curtains shift when no one is inside. And there are whispers of a sister who drowned in the lake long ago.

Something is being hidden away, kept safely out of sight...and the children can't shake the feeling that it's watching them.

When a violent storm cuts off their only contact with the outside world, stranding them in the haunted manor, Tara and Kyle must find a way to protect themselves from their increasingly erratic grandparents… and from the ghosts that haunt the Folcrofts' house. All at once, they're forced to confront the secrets of the manor. But can they ever hope to escape the unforgivable secret that has ensnared their family for generations?
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"Relying on atmosphere and suggestion rather than grimdark, author Darcy Coates offers a display of suspense and encroaching terror in the Folcroft Ghosts." ― New York Journal of Books

About the Author

Darcy Coates is the USA Today bestselling author of Hunted, The Haunting of Ashburn House, Craven Manor, and more than a dozen horror and suspense titles. She lives on the Central Coast of Australia with her family, cats, and a garden full of herbs and vegetables. Darcy loves forests, especially old-growth forests where the trees dwarf anyone who steps between them. Wherever she lives, she tries to have a mountain range close by.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N21I4YH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Owl Books (January 10, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1296 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 169 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,751 ratings

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Darcy Coates is the USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen horror and suspense novels.

She lives in the Central Coast of Australia with her family, cat, and a collection of chickens. Her home is surrounded by rolling wilderness on all sides, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

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I knew I would like this as it is a Darcy. I love her storytelling abilities. You get lost in her stories really easily. This story was good, but not a new favorite. We follow a Sister and Brother, who have to stay with their grandparents they have never met after their mom is in an accident. I really enjoyed the reading experience of this one. I was tense and worried for these kids the whole time. I wanted a little more from the story overall, but it was a good time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, engaging read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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This is the third book by Darcy Coates that I've read, and she is fast becoming a favorite author. It's difficult to find truly satisfying ghost stories; Darcy Coates, so far, has delivered every time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Ghost Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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Another great read by Darcy. This was another fun and creepy ghost story. This is a quick read which is always nice. There are a few predictable moments, but also some interesting and unexpected twists. Darcy kept my attention through the whole book. I didn't want to put it down. I would definitely recommend this book!
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Matt Shinsky
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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I read a lot of paranormal fiction and recently discovered Darcy Coates. Most of the books I’ve read by other authors have left me feeling unfulfilled and disappointed. Darcy is an incredible writer and descriptive storyteller. I loved this book and am already reading “The Haunting of the Gillespie House” which so far is also very good. I plan to read all of Darcy’s books - which there thankfully is a lot of.
If you love creepy ghost stories, you’ll love this book!
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Kuehnau
3.0 out of 5 stars Poor digital formatting. Cuts off sentences and paragraphs.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017
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The formatting for this book is screwed up, resulting in cut off sentences or even entire paragraphs.

For a ebook that's almost $5.00, that isn't acceptable in any capacity.

I'll update the review once I finish the book, but due to thr poor digital formatting I already feel like I am missing parts of the story.

Update: Added two more stars to the review of the book. While nothing amazing, the book is a fairly decent read and has a pretty good twist at the end.
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Aimes
4.0 out of 5 stars Do you ever really know someone?
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
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I knew I would like this as it is a Darcy. I love her storytelling abilities. You get lost in her stories really easily. This story was good, but not a new favorite. We follow a Sister and Brother, who have to stay with their grandparents they have never met after their mom is in an accident. I really enjoyed the reading experience of this one. I was tense and worried for these kids the whole time. I wanted a little more from the story overall, but it was a good time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Do you ever really know someone?
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
I knew I would like this as it is a Darcy. I love her storytelling abilities. You get lost in her stories really easily. This story was good, but not a new favorite. We follow a Sister and Brother, who have to stay with their grandparents they have never met after their mom is in an accident. I really enjoyed the reading experience of this one. I was tense and worried for these kids the whole time. I wanted a little more from the story overall, but it was a good time.
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Megington
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Mildly Scary!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
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I read this book because I have been searching for a truely frightening tale! Sadly, this book is nowhere near a level of "terrifying", however I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I ended up LOVING it!
Assuming you read the synopsis, the main characters are children, so it makes sense that the author wouldn't get too graphic or horrifying with this particular tale. That being said, there are still countless thrilling moments and a few shockingly scary details that gave me chills to visualize!
There are a few predictable moments, but also some interesting and unexpected twists.
If you don't like being frightened, then this might not be the best option, because while it's got the feel of a light/mild horror story, there are some vividly imaginative spooky moments.
This book has a loveable cast, and an incredible author who has true talent for telling a highly entertaining story!
100% recommended for anyone interested in what I like to think of as a really fun horror story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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Unique story that kept me entertained to the end. Love reading Darcy Coates and the ghost stories that seem so real. Looking for another book by her.
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Kathryn G. Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy Horror
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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This is very similar to M. Night Shyamalan's The Visit, albeit with a supernatural twist.

Siblings Tara and Kyle go to stay with their grandparents when their mother is left in a coma after a car accident. They've never met their grandparents before, and their mother never spoke about them, but they seem nice at first. However, once Tara and Kyle start seeing the various ghosts that haunt their grandparents' estate, family secrets begin to be revealed, and the siblings get suspicious of their elders' intentions.

I enjoyed this one. It's a quick read, and Tara and Kyle are believable as siblings and likable as protagonists. Still, with the plot being so close to The Visit, comparisons are inevitable, and I have to admit I think I like the movie more. That being said, if you've seen the movie and like it or are just a fan of Coates's writing, The Folcroft Ghosts is definitely worth reading.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it. Awesome story
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2018
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Loved it . Awesome story . The author has a brilliant writing style . Her stories are written in a way , as if the occurrences could really be happening . A real page turner .
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Ms Judith Connett
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2018
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I enjoyed this story a lot. The two grandparents appear ok but there is something very odd about the whole situation. It becomes quite creepy and full of suspense and Tara and Kyle know there is something off about them. It is your own imagination that makes this story work, in fact these types of stories are the best when using your own imagination. I loved this one it is one of the authors best ones and I like the way Tara really looks after Kyle. A very good ghost story which I would certainly recommend.
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Denise Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Reviewed in Australia on January 15, 2019
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I loved this book, absolutely could not put it down.
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AJ Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, but not a memorable one.
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2019
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I enjoyed this well-written ghost story, even though there aren't too many heart-pounding surprises. In some ways it's more of a supernatural mystery. I give it 4 stars for creativity, style and storyline. I left it at 4 stars because, while a fun read, the novel didn't reach the level where I could "suspend disbelief". I'd like to see Ms. Coates work on enhanced character development...fleshing the out into realistic people. That might elevate her writing from mere lore into literature.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An atmospheric ghost story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2017
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The story of Tara and Kyle who are sent to live with their estranged grandparents after their mother has an accident. However are their grandparents and their house really as they appear?

This is a nice ghost story - I'd probably describe it more as atmospheric horror rather than anything very scary or gory. It's very easy to read but I think the writing is a bit too simplistic at times.

Overall recommended for a light read.
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