Craven Manor

· Black Owl Books
4.5
24 reviews
eBook
304
Pages
Eligible

About this eBook

Daniel is desperate for a fresh start. So when a mysterious figure slides a note under his door offering the position of groundskeeper at an ancient estate, he leaps at the chance, even though it seems too good to be true. Alarm bells start ringing when he arrives at Craven Manor. The abandoned mansion is straight out of those old gothic mysteries: the front door hangs open, and leaves and cobwebs coat the marble foyer. It's clear no one has lived here in a long time... but he has nowhere else to go.


Against his better judgment, he moves into the groundskeeper's cottage tucked away behind the old family crypt. But when a candle flickers to life in the abandoned tower window, Daniel realizes he isn't alone after all. Something awful happened here long ago, and it's a paranormal mystery Daniel is afraid to solve. Because Craven Manor is hiding a terrible secret...


One that threatens to bury him with it.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
24 reviews
Matthiu Hope
16 April 2025
I finished reading the entire book just to see how it ends, however I wanted to put it down halfway through. Unfortunately I came out of it with more questions than answers, and I feel that there are several holes in the story, contradictions, and things that just aren't explained. It feels to me as if the story just hasn't been planned out well enough before writing. Overall though I wouldn't say it was bad, and I can see why people enjoy it. I'm also a tad biased, as the story was generally just a bit too 'fantastical' for me. But I would still recommend that people just read it for themselves. (Also, how many times does she really need to mention Daniel licking his lips?)
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Laredo pressley
11 July 2023
Well it held my interest up until the half way point, but beyond that i found the mc was making irrational decisions, and the story's plot was becoming more and more unbelievable. It's good for a casual read, but some developments will seem nonsensical.
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Becky Hua
2 April 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed Craven Manor. The world building let me vividly imagine each scene. I do wish the protagonist would have been more thoughtful and deliberate with certain choices. I feel I would have understood their actions more and it would have drawn out a section of the book that felt a little fast. However I still enjoyed the entirety of the book . Overall a very satisfying read. I will be looking for more from this author.
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About the author

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 mountainous wilderness on all sides, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

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