Aleph Jones is running away but the house he ends up in turns out to be haunted. Or is it just him? For Aleph has a dark secret that’s changed his life.
Cressida Sewell needs Aleph’s help. Her daughter, Alice refuses to speak and a team of specialists don’t know why. But Cressida has a hidden agenda and Alice knows more than she’s letting on. About Aleph.
Guinevere James is not what she seems. Disguised as Aleph’s business client, she really wants to solve a murder that happened over a century ago.
And what about the children who vanished? Aleph and Alice can hear them scream.
The Past
Miranda and Thomas live in poverty. Miranda wants to protect her mother but when she seeks help from friends Ben and Tom, they set on a path to even more trouble.
Then Tom meets Alice and the past and the present begin to collide with dangerous consequences.
Can Tom solve the mystery in time?
Inspired by the legends of York.
Categories: haunted house mysteries, Victorian gothic mystery, Victorian mysteries, Victorian murder mysteries, gothic novel, time travel novels, gothic mysteries, English ghost stories
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Review
What people have said (a sample of Amazon reviews)
1. This is a ghost story with a difference, because, no I won't spoil the surprise. The plot is very cleverly and skilfully drip fed throughout the story keeping the reader hooked and wanting to know more.It took a few chapters to get used to swapping from time zone to time zone but once you get used to that it works extremely well. -- eBook Lover (Amazon UK)
2. A fascinating book taking the reader seamlessly from past to present and back again in what seems like a parallel universe. Based on her knowledge of York, Ellie Stevenson paints a vivid picture with characters whose lives are interconnected. This book would make a wonderful television screenplay. Clever, detailed and very imaginative. -- Janet Foden
3. An intriguing story told in two times zones 100 years apart, linked by a mystery and a time travelling girl. The book evokes a wonderful sense of place and is full of interesting characters. One of the modern day characters if trying to come to terms with a devastating event by helping a traumatised child. I didn't see the twists coming at the end. -- B Littlewood
4. What is Aleph Jones that travels through time and keeps you guessing. I couldn't put it down. What is Aleph Jones' secret, and why is his fridge in the middle of the floor? Why isn't Tom in Alice's photo? 'Shadows' raises lots of questions and you have to keep turning the page to learn more. Ellie Stevenson seems to be creating her own niche genre. -- Narrowboater (Amazon UK)
About the Author
Ellie Stevenson was born in Oxford and lived in Australia. A former careers adviser, she has written seventy plus articles, two novels and a short story collection. She has also written a short booklet on Writing for Magazines in the UK. She is currently working on her third novel, fuelled by inspiration, determination and plenty of coffee.
Description:
The Present
Aleph Jones is running away but the house he ends up in turns out to be haunted. Or is it just him? For Aleph has a dark secret that’s changed his life.
Cressida Sewell needs Aleph’s help. Her daughter, Alice refuses to speak and a team of specialists don’t know why. But Cressida has a hidden agenda and Alice knows more than she’s letting on. About Aleph.
Guinevere James is not what she seems. Disguised as Aleph’s business client, she really wants to solve a murder that happened over a century ago.
And what about the children who vanished? Aleph and Alice can hear them scream.
The Past
Miranda and Thomas live in poverty. Miranda wants to protect her mother but when she seeks help from friends Ben and Tom, they set on a path to even more trouble.
Then Tom meets Alice and the past and the present begin to collide with dangerous consequences.
Can Tom solve the mystery in time?
Inspired by the legends of York.
Categories: haunted house mysteries, Victorian gothic mystery, Victorian mysteries, Victorian murder mysteries, gothic novel, time travel novels, gothic mysteries, English ghost stories **
Review
What people have said (a sample of Amazon reviews) 1. This is a ghost story with a difference, because, no I won't spoil the surprise. The plot is very cleverly and skilfully drip fed throughout the story keeping the reader hooked and wanting to know more.It took a few chapters to get used to swapping from time zone to time zone but once you get used to that it works extremely well. -- eBook Lover (Amazon UK) 2. A fascinating book taking the reader seamlessly from past to present and back again in what seems like a parallel universe. Based on her knowledge of York, Ellie Stevenson paints a vivid picture with characters whose lives are interconnected. This book would make a wonderful television screenplay. Clever, detailed and very imaginative. -- Janet Foden 3. An intriguing story told in two times zones 100 years apart, linked by a mystery and a time travelling girl. The book evokes a wonderful sense of place and is full of interesting characters. One of the modern day characters if trying to come to terms with a devastating event by helping a traumatised child. I didn't see the twists coming at the end. -- B Littlewood 4. What is Aleph Jones that travels through time and keeps you guessing. I couldn't put it down. What is Aleph Jones' secret, and why is his fridge in the middle of the floor? Why isn't Tom in Alice's photo? 'Shadows' raises lots of questions and you have to keep turning the page to learn more. Ellie Stevenson seems to be creating her own niche genre. -- Narrowboater (Amazon UK)
About the Author
Ellie Stevenson was born in Oxford and lived in Australia. A former careers adviser, she has written seventy plus articles, two novels and a short story collection. She has also written a short booklet on Writing for Magazines in the UK. She is currently working on her third novel, fuelled by inspiration, determination and plenty of coffee.