| Title | : | The Ghost of Stormer Hill |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 221 |
| Publication | : | Published July 1, 2022 |
But still reeling from his encounter with the cult known as the Brethren, Nolan was anything but happy. The nails the Brethren had driven into his hands were daily reminders that one day they may return to finish what they started, and that the life he had built may soon crumble around him. So, when an Internet sleuth contacts him with news about the cult, Nolan’s need to understand who is truly controlling things pushes him down a rabbit hole, one inhabited with a new serial killer who is disembowelling their victims and fashioning their intestines into a noose, and where within the shadows lurks the ghosts of his past.
In this final thrilling instalment, Tom Nolan will have to go against his boss, his girlfriend, and his better judgement to end the reign of the Brethren. But at what cost?
The Ghost of Stormer Hill Reviews
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The Ghost of Stormer Hill by @. This is final book in the Detective Tom Nolan trilogy which is out now. Just an FYI Bad People is book 1 and Labyrinth of the Dolls is book 2 and all are available on KU 😉
Having had the pleasure of reading the first book and loving it, there is no way I wouldn’t have continued on with this series. With each book you get a perfect blend of dark thriller with elements of horror, some graphic and gruesome scenes, a lovable loner detective and a secret cult who have been committing brutal murders. I highly recommend reading these in order because the stories are intertwined and you need the whole backstory. Although I didn’t find this last book to be as brutal and graphic as the others, it had all the other elements which I love and concluded perfectly. Will I miss Tom? Yes, but I also think three books was just the perfect amount to tell the story and move on. I would definitely recommend all three. -
Tom is back at it again, but how deep down the rabbithole does he want to go to stop The Brethren? Is he willing to trade not just his life, but his very soul...
Really enjoyed this last (?) installment of the Tom Nolan series, it's been a great (brutal and disgusting!) journey getting here and you can't help but feel for Tom, he really has been put through the mill. Another action packed, gruesome murder mystery where questions are answered about the almighty Brethren. I did feel the ending (well, the part where Tom meets the leader) fell a bit flat (there's a twist that helps Tom - that's not too much of a spoiler), seemed a bit too convenient and cliche. That could just boil down to my own personal preference. Not sure how else the writer could have done it.
Author notes at the end of the book were interesting too. Never say never, eh. -
This was easily one of the best detective stories I’ve read. Elements of horror, mystery, and action made it an exciting page turner. I feel for Tom but would definitely read more 👍🏻
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Book 3
This one was a lot going on.
Corruption, death, creepy doll masks, serial killers, Brethren (cult), and heartbreak. Tom was really taken through the wringer in this one. -
The final in the Tom Nolan series.???
Who doesn't love a good crime thriller? -
An enjoyable conclusion to one of my favorite storylines.
This is the third book in the (as of right now) the Tom Nolan trilogy. It is a detective horror series that is all the gore and mess you can get. Tom Nolan is one of my favorite characters and Craig did a great job with showing how far you can push a character into tragedy.
In all the books he is tracking down different serial killers and trying to solve an overarching mystery. I don't typically care too much for detective storylines but this had me invested from the start and is one of my favorite series yet.
I don't want to go into detail about this book because of obvious spoilers but this picks up after a major event from Book 2 so you get to see the ramifications of it and how it influences things in Book 3. I would recommend reading Heart of Glass before reading this one. It has a couple characters from that book in The Ghost of Stormer Hill and it was fun to see how they are intertwined in this WILD plot. I really loved the relationships in this world and how things didn't seem completely unrealistic--that's what makes it chilling...the "Bad People" in this story are most definitely in our reality.
As a fun side note, there's a character named after me which I'm over the moon about. I am a huge fan of Craig's so when he chose to use my maiden name (Truchan) in this book, I was beyond excited. I loved my character and his integral part in Tom Nolan's life.
Again, I love this book and this series. I feel The Ghost of Stormer Hill gave me the same excited feelings as the first book Bad People. I liked the second but this one felt more familiar, like I was back at home with my best friend.
If you like horror, plot twists and tragic detective characters then you should be up this trilogy. Like I've said in my other reviews of Craigs works, this has the same vibes as American Psycho, True Detective and Se7en. More people need to get on the Wallwork train and enjoy the messed up story of Tom Nolan. It's totally worth it.
5/5
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This is a real heartbreaker of a story for poor Tom Nolan in the third of the series featuring him. I have loved this trilogy and the storyline running through it, brutal though that has been at times. The author has skilfully created a flawed, but likeable character, and put him (and the reader) through the wringer. I highly recommend this thriller trilogy (and anything else written by Craig Wallwork).
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If I don’t believe in it, how can I expect anyone else to?
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This final installment (probably) in the Tom Nolan series is a bit of a heartbreaker. Our hero is brought to his knees in the first two books ("Bad People" and "Labyrinth of the Dolls") and it does not get any easier for him in this one. His life has changed for the better in that he has his girlfriend, Lisa, who cherishes him and supports him. However, when it appears that the cult "The Brethren" has not been completely wiped out and still might have their claws in the people around him, danger becomes Tom's only companion.
As always I truly enjoy Craig Wallwork's writing style. His prose is often beautiful and melodic. His take on Tom Nolan as a detective is gritty, dark, and sorrowful, which is what I expect from an occupation that so rarely has happy endings. Our introduction to the main antagonist in this story reeled me in right from the start and I was so ready to watch his tale unfold.
I am proud to say that Craig Wallwork utilized my surname as one of the characters in this book, so this one has an extra-special place in my heart. Especially being the last in the series, the swan song of Tom Nolan, if you will. It is a great ending to an absorbing series and I am so pleased that Craig Wallwork took the time to flesh out this character over a few books. -
The Ghost of Stormer Hill wraps up the story of The Brethren, the secret cult. After Nolan’s last encounter with them, they made sure he wouldn’t forget, and that they will come for him to finish the job. After an internet sleuth contacts him, it quickly sends him down of a dark road which includes lying to everyone he cares about to finally get the answers he needs and put an end to this for once and for all.
Looking for a thriller/horror series so descriptive it will traumatize you? Well, look no further! The Tom Nolan series checked all the boxes for me, cults, it’s dark, gory, creepy, and keeps you on the edge of your seat, can’t forget to mention it’s a great police procedural. There are scenes from the first two books that I still can’t get the image out of my head. I’m sad to have the story come to an end but the action and gore was top notch in this one! I have so much more to say but, I don’t want to spoil anything so, I’ll end it here. Read the series, and make sure you sleep with the light on for a little bit afterwards, you’ll thank me later.
Definitely recommend you read the first two books before jumping into this one, you’ll want the full story! -
In "The Ghost of Stormer Hill," Craig Wallwork masterfully weaves a narrative that's both haunting and deeply poignant. The atmospheric setting of Stormer Hill acts as an additional character, casting a spectral veil over the events and the people involved. Wallwork's characters are intricately layered, their stories interlaced with sorrow, hope, and the weight of the past. His prose captivates with its evocative descriptions, drawing readers into a world where the boundary between the living and the ethereal is paper-thin. A story that lingers, "The Ghost of Stormer Hill" is a testament to Wallwork's prowess in crafting narratives that are emotionally resonant and eerily beautiful.
