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What really haunts Fenton House?

After the tragic death of their eleven-year-old son, Adam and Ella are fighting to keep their family from falling apart. Then comes an opportunity that seems too good to be true. They win a competition to live for free in a breathtakingly beautiful mansion on the Cornish Lizard Peninsula. There’s just one catch – the house is supposedly haunted.

Mystery has always swirled around Fenton House. In 1920 the house’s original owner, reclusive industrialist Walter Lewarne, hanged himself from its highest turret. In 1996, the then inhabitants, George Trehearne, his wife Sofia and their young daughter Heloise disappeared without a trace. Neither mystery was ever solved.

Adam is not the type to believe in ghosts. As far as he’s concerned, ghosts are simply memories. Everywhere he looks in their cramped London home he sees his dead son. Despite misgivings, the chance to start afresh is too tempting to pass up. Adam, Ella and their surviving son Henry move into Fenton House. At first, the change of scenery gives them all a new lease of life. But as the house starts to reveal its secrets, they come to suspect that they may not be alone after all…

What Amazon and Goodreads readers are saying about Ben Cheetham’s books

'I love love loved this book! Had me gripped right from the start and just had to keep reading it!'

'A dark and twisting narrative that will keep you turning the pages. Ben Cheetham's characters, though sometimes tainted or, indeed, pure evil, are completely believable.'

'The only trouble with this book is that sleep and work got in the way.'

'I loved this book and continue to think about the characters after I finished.'

'Brilliantly written and had me totally captivated. Didn't want to stop reading as I felt myself getting pulled into the drama and wanting to find out what happened next.'

'Wow! I loved this book. The suspense kept me on the edge of my chair!'

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 5, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1790760291
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1790760299
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.63 x 9 inches
Reviewer: Penny hinders
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read!
Review: I liked the pace of the book,towards the end,like most books I've found, they tend to start hurrying a little.good characters, a mystery more so a horror book.will read more of this author

Reviewer: Scott E. High
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Be Careful What You Wish For
Review: Sometimes the very worst things can happen to a family and yet they continue to search for the fresh start that will allow them to resume a normal life -- or at least a "new normal". Unfortunately desperation can lead you to a new opportunity that appears to be golden but turns out to be much worse than what you anticipated. Much worse!Author Ben Cheetham has crafted a nifty little horror novel that leads a desperate family to leave their small home where a tragic accident occurred for an extremely beautiful and well-constructed mansion situated on a cliff overlooking The English Channel. Answering a detailed questionnaire results in this emotionally drainedfamily unit moving into the century old home rent-free. The only problem is that it is reputed to be haunted.The characters are well-developed, the scenic descriptions are breath-taking, the narrative tight yet revealing, and the story moves along quite rapidly. The mansion itself becomes a main character and it slowly reveals what has been hidden within its walls for several decades. As the surprises continue to occur the tension ratchets up to an unbearable level. But it looks like the house has a strong hold on them and won't let them go.Mr. Cheetham has employed a few "hooks" previously used in other horror novels and allowed his fertile imagination to develop a winding and twisted plot that bears out the dramatic ending. If you pick up this novel, prepare for a no-holds-barred adventure that just keeps getting more unusual -- and scary.

Reviewer: Lesley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: heart pounding
Review: I could not put this book down, and I am still wondering what I just read. I realize it’s part of a series so I am on to the next book. This was exciting, gripping, and wonderfully written.

Reviewer: MikD
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Scattered Read
Review: Although.the story itself is interesting, the writing is too brief. There is no detail to draw you in. It is a very fast read as a result.

Reviewer: Nikolaas & Kendra Young
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quick, Entertaining Read
Review: Loved the twisty passageways of this book. I still have unanswered questions. Hope to have them answered in book 2!

Reviewer: Olivia Rogers
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Read this book NOW
Review: Ben… what did you put in this book dude???!?I legit read this in 24 hours which is completely unheard of for me but omg was I just absolutely encapsulated by it.The engaging writing and the descriptive plot of this book had me hooked from the beginning. A couple with twin boys loses one of them in a freak accident. The entire book you’re wondering if it was really an accident or just his twin out to get him. They decide to apply to live in this secluded house (more of a castle) on a peninsula, and leave their life in London for a fresh start after the death of their son. They are surprised to find that they have been selected to live at this house after an interview process from the CREEPY old lady whose family it belonged to. The wife, Ella is so weary of the house from the beginning but something about it draws the father and son in. People in the town are OBSESSED with this house and it draws people in from all over wondering what truly lies behind those doors.

Reviewer: Price
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: First Cheetham book
Review: "Don't Look back" was my first exposure to Ben Cheetham. It was in my suggested readings on Goodreads and the description sounded appealing. Also, I went into this book knowing it was apart of a series.I enjoy Ben's writing style. Not everything in the Fenton House series is clear cut-which I personally like. Ms. Trehearne is enigmatic and cryptic. There is also a lot of intrigue beneath the surface of Henry. The house and description are certainly creepy.

Reviewer: Jcee
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: interesting and fun read
Review: I was expecting more supernatural elements. I was surprised to find out that there were more logical explanations of the things occurring in the book rather than supernatural. It was indeed interesting to find the twist at the end which I wasn’t expecting. There were a few things I wondered about that were left unanswered but maybe the next book will reveal an answer. Overall I enjoyed this book and will also read the next one in the series.

Reviewer: Lejla C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 😊

Reviewer: Kerrie Blake
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I thought this story was amazing, I literally could not put the book down. I Loved all the secret passageways and peep holes within the house. The secrets a house keeps! Well done!

Reviewer: Guilherme
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: One of the best examples of a true thriller.Keeps you focused and anxious every second and believe me, it’s definitely not predictable.Super Recommend!!(i only took the picture after reading it, that’s why the cover is a bit bent but it arrived perfectly.)

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: One of the few books that forced meto read it till end in just one week. Great work keep going

Reviewer: Francesco
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Leggere questo libro è stato incredibile, più andavo avanti e più difficilmente riuscivo a smettere. E pensare che l'ho provato per caso dopo averlo visto in offerta. È veramente incredibile, sono troppo entusiasta di avere scoperto questo autore.A parte le mie impressioni soggettive l'inglese è veramente scritto bene, perfettamente bilanciato tra ricchezza di parole e fluidità.Dategli una chance, rimarrete stupiti dalla bellezza di questo libro!!! Non vedo l'ora che ne faccia altri!