Synopses & Reviews
A beautifully written, chilling ghost story full of suspense and mystery Martin Stride is a retired rock star, enjoying the quiet life with his young family on their beautiful estate. On the edge of his grounds lies a derelict Edwardian railway station waiting room once used to transport troops in The Great War. Silent for many years, it has become a playground for Martin's children, but now they won't go near it. Strange occurrences in the waiting room lead Martin to seek the help of TV's favorite ghost-hunter Julian Creed. But Creed's psychic ability is a fabrication to gain viewers—he doesn't believe in the paranormal at all. That is, until he spends a night in the waiting room.
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"Human passions are always at the root of Cottam's hauntings, and his skill is to tease out a complex tapestry of explanation . . . Here again is a rich mix of society ladies, saintly priests, decadent seekers and damned souls." —Financial Times
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"Another spine-chilling treat from F. G. Cottam, one that will leave you somewhat disturbed and feeling as if somebody is watching you. . . . I am rapidly becoming a big fan of this author. Next please!" —Eurocrime
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"A vivid and chilling horror story." —Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Martin Stride is a retired rock star, enjoying the quiet life with his young family on their beautiful estate. On the edge of his grounds lies a derelict Edwardian railway station waiting room once used to transport troops in The Great War. Silent for many years, it has become a playground for Martin's children but now they won't go near it.
Strange occurrences in the waiting room lead Martin to seek the help of TV's favourite ghost-hunter Julian Creed. But Creed's psychic ability is a fabrication to gain viewers. He doesn't believe in the paranormal. Until he spends a night in The Waiting Room.
About the Author
F. G. Cottam is the author of
Dark Echo and
The House of Lost Souls.