PolterGary

Name: PolterGary
Price: 10.88 USD
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ISBN: 9798392531479

✍️ Lee Richmond

Reader Score

4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A lazy poltergeist fights a wicked child with help from supernatural roommates.

The story centers on Gary, who died in 1989 while thinking about Bruce Willis. He now haunts an apartment where he must deal with the Freeborne family. Pandora, the youngest child, possesses a terrifying secret that threatens everyone. Gary relies on Jerry, Barnaby, and Yoko to stop her. The book blends comedy with horror elements. It references Die Hard and features characters like a headless horseman. Richmond writes this as a distinct take on the poltergeist genre. The plot moves from Gary’s death to his confrontation with Pandora.

Key Themes

poltergeist haunting wicked child supernatural allies

Literary Context

Set in Greenwich Village, NYC, the story references 1980s pop culture through Die Hard. It mixes American urban apartment living with global supernatural figures like the onryo and headless horseman.

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Ghost Stories

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2023 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798392531479

📝 Description: PolterGary

Lee Richmond’s PolterGary follows Gary, a man who died in 1989 after leaving a cinema with thoughts of Die Hard. He becomes a poltergeist haunting a Greenwich Village apartment. Gary dislikes his new existence and finds the living particularly annoying. His routine shifts when the Freeborne family moves in. The father and mother seem normal, but their youngest daughter, Pandora, hides a dark secret. She proves to be more dangerous than any ghost in the building. Gary teams up with Jerry, another poltergeist; Barnaby, a headless horseman; and Yoko, an onryo with a creepy crush. Together they attempt to remove the wicked child from their home. This comedy horror novel draws on supernatural traditions and urban legends. It suits readers who enjoy dark humor mixed with ghost stories. Those seeking serious literary fiction or traditional haunted house tales may find it too lighthearted. The narrative focuses on the chaotic dynamic between the undead residents and the terrifying new tenant.

💎 Our verdict on PolterGary

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Lee Richmond delivers a brisk, humorous entry into the comedy horror genre by subverting classic poltergeist expectations. The premise of a lazy, pop-culture-obsessed ghost clashes delightfully with the traditional haunted house setup, creating a unique voice that feels fresh despite familiar elements. The introduction of a terrifying child antagonist provides a sharp tonal contrast to Gary’s apathy, driving the plot forward with energetic tension. While it may lack literary depth, its strength lies in its entertaining ensemble cast and fast-paced narrative. It suits readers looking for a fun, accessible read that balances genuine scares with consistent comedic relief without taking itself too seriously.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Lee Richmond delivers a brisk, humorous entry into the comedy horror genre by subverting classic poltergeist expectations. The premise of a lazy, pop-culture-obsessed ghost clashes delightfully with the traditional haunted house setup, creating a unique voice that feels fresh despite familiar elements. The introduction of a terrifying child antagonist provides a sharp tonal contrast to Gary’s apathy, driving the plot forward with energetic tension. While it may lack literary depth, its strength lies in its entertaining ensemble cast and fast-paced narrative. It suits readers looking for a fun, accessible read that balances genuine scares with consistent comedic relief without taking itself too seriously.