The Haunting of Crescent Hotel

Name: The Haunting of Crescent Hotel
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ISBN: 9780998426112

✍️ Lara Bernhardt

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A paranormal investigation at America's most haunted hotel turns deadly.

Bernhardt constructs a tense narrative where Kimberly must collaborate with Sterling Wakefield, a skeptic who challenges her beliefs. The duo investigates the Crescent Hotel after a new presence begins terrorizing visitors. This entity communicates only through the word Revenge. Kimberly uses her specific gifts to uncover the spirit's motives. She faces a deadline to exorcise the fury before she becomes another ghost in the hotel. The story highlights her determination to help those with nowhere else to turn, even when the situation grows dire.

Key Themes

haunted hotel paranormal investigation spiritual revenge

Literary Context

This novel sits within the contemporary American horror and suspense genre. It draws on the tradition of haunted location fiction, specifically focusing on the Crescent Hotel in America. The work was recognized as a KBR 2019 Semi-Finalist in Horror/Suspense, placing it among recent genre submissions.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Shirley Jackson · Stephen King's 'The Shining' · Poppy Z. Brite · Dean Koontz

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Ghost Stories

🏛 Admission Press 📅 2018 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780998426112

📝 Description: The Haunting of Crescent Hotel

Lara Bernhardt presents a supernatural thriller centered on Kimberly Wantland and her cohost Sterling Wakefield. The narrative follows their investigation at the Crescent Hotel, which is identified as the Most Haunted Hotel in America. A new malevolent spirit has arrived, terrifying guests with the single word Revenge. Bernhardt, whose work was a KBR 2019 Semi-Finalist in Horror/Suspense, writes a story that requires Kimberly to use her gifts to identify the entity's desires and purge it from the building. The plot demands that Kimberly adapt to working with Sterling, an arrogant but charming debunker of supernatural claims. She must determine what the spirit wants while racing against time to save herself from joining the existing ghosts. The story focuses on her refusal to give up despite the high cost. This narrative suits readers who enjoy paranormal investigations and character-driven suspense. It may not appeal to those seeking historical non-fiction or purely academic studies of haunted locations.

💎 Our verdict on The Haunting of Crescent Hotel

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Bernhardt delivers a tightly wound supernatural thriller that prioritizes character dynamics over atmospheric exposition. The tension arises effectively from Kimberly’s need to collaborate with Sterling, an arrogant debunker, creating friction that drives the plot forward. The narrative succeeds in maintaining urgency through the deadline of exorcising the spirit before it claims another victim. This approach suits readers who prefer psychological depth and interpersonal conflict within horror settings. It avoids the pitfalls of dry historical analysis, instead focusing on immediate danger and emotional stakes. The story appeals to those who enjoy smart protagonists facing insurmountable odds with wit and willpower.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who thrive on character-driven suspense and the dynamic of forced collaboration between believers and skeptics will find this narrative compelling. The book offers a tense exploration of professional boundaries and personal sacrifice, as Kimberly must navigate her relationship with Sterling while confronting a lethal entity. Those interested in the mechanics of paranormal investigation, particularly the psychological toll it takes on practitioners, will appreciate the focus on determination and resilience. It is ideal for fans who enjoy high-stakes scenarios where intellectual debate meets visceral supernatural threat, providing a steady pace without relying on excessive gore or academic detachment.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Bernhardt delivers a tightly wound supernatural thriller that prioritizes character dynamics over atmospheric exposition. The tension arises effectively from Kimberly’s need to collaborate with Sterling, an arrogant debunker, creating friction that drives the plot forward. The narrative succeeds in maintaining urgency through the deadline of exorcising the spirit before it claims another victim. This approach suits readers who prefer psychological depth and interpersonal conflict within horror settings. It avoids the pitfalls of dry historical analysis, instead focusing on immediate danger and emotional stakes. The story appeals to those who enjoy smart protagonists facing insurmountable odds with wit and willpower.