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About Amy Cross
Amy Cross is the author of more than 200 horror, fantasy and science-fiction novels. Her books include Asylum, The Farm and the Ghosts of Crowford series. She has also written several collections of horror short stories, including Perfect Little Monsters, Twisted Little Things and Dark Little Wonders. She lives in the UK.
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Blog postTen Chimes to Midnight: A Collection of Ghost Stories is out now from Amazon, and it’s free from Amazon for the next few days. This is a collection of ten ghost stories. I’ve written short story collections before, but this … Continue reading →3 years ago Read more
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Blog postYou know when people post to their blog and apologize for having been silent for so long? Well… The House of Jack the Ripper: The Complete Series is out now at Amazon, here’s the .com link and here’s the link … Continue reading →3 years ago Read more
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Blog postJust a quick note to say that Masters of Horror: A Horror Anthology is out now from Amazon (here’s the UK link). This is a collection of horror short stories by some great authors, including Matt Shaw, Brian Lumley, Sam … Continue reading →5 years ago Read more
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Blog postI have a new book out today, titled The Ash House. I usually write pretty fast, averaging between 10,000 and 12,500 words per day, but this time something different happened. This time, I ended up writing the entire novel in … Continue reading →5 years ago Read more
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Blog postI have a short story in the new collection Collected Easter Horror Shorts, which you can find at Amazon (US), Amazon (UK) and the various other Amazons too! Lamb to Slaughter is the story of a girl who has to … Continue reading →5 years ago Read more
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Blog postI have a new short story, Christmas Market, included in a collection titled Collected Christmas Horror Shorts. You can get it at Amazon here, as either an ebook or a paperback. This is the UK link. Christmas Market is the … Continue reading →6 years ago Read more
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Blog postB&B is out now from Amazon! It’s the story of a girl with a secret, who makes the mistake one night of checking into a very strange B&B. She soon realizes that the B&B’s other guests are a little on … Continue reading →6 years ago Read more
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Blog postThe Horror of Devil’s Root Lake is out now from Amazon! This is the story of a woman who wants to know the truth about her son’s death. Everyone else thinks that Charlie simply wandered into the water and died, … Continue reading →6 years ago Read more
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Blog postLast Wrong Turn, a sequel to one of the stories from my Perfect Little Monsters collection, is out now from Amazon! Last Wrong Turn is the story of Penny, a heavily pregnant woman who finds herself trapped in a remote … Continue reading →6 years ago Read more
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Blog postPerfect Little Monsters and Other Stories, my first short story collection, is out now from Amazon! The book collects together five brand new stories, as well as a revised version of The Scream. The five new stories begin with the … Continue reading →6 years ago Read more
Titles By Amy Cross
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The year is 1939, and the Second World War has broken out. After her father goes off to fight, young Katie is left living with her mother in a rundown pub on the outskirts of Crowford. Terrified that her father won't come back, Katie tries to hide from reality by venturing into the nearby forest.
Katie soon discovers that something dangerous is lurking in the forest. Meanwhile, strange noises ring out in the pub at night, hinting at another mysterious presence. Katie and her mother both notice the noises, but they react in very different ways. And as the war continues, they each have to find ways of coping. But is another dark force hiding in the pub, waiting for its chance to strike?
The Legend of the Crossley Stag is the thirteenth book in the Ghosts of Crowford series. Each book tells a standalone story, and they can be read in any order.
Katie soon discovers that something dangerous is lurking in the forest. Meanwhile, strange noises ring out in the pub at night, hinting at another mysterious presence. Katie and her mother both notice the noises, but they react in very different ways. And as the war continues, they each have to find ways of coping. But is another dark force hiding in the pub, waiting for its chance to strike?
The Legend of the Crossley Stag is the thirteenth book in the Ghosts of Crowford series. Each book tells a standalone story, and they can be read in any order.
Destiny of the Dead (Dead Souls Book 8)
Jun 19, 2022
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Amy Cross
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Still trapped in the past, Kate discovers that the mysterious underground chamber might once have had a far more sinister purpose. Even Edgar finds himself puzzled, but he soon realizes that an ancient vampire threat is trying to break back into the world... and Thaxos looks set to be its first stop.
Meanwhile, Estella has a shocking experience that makes her question her relationship with Edgar, but can she escape her destiny or is she doomed to become the Witch of Thaxos? At the same time, Madeleine comes to realize that she might never be happy with a mortal man.
This is the eighth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Meanwhile, Estella has a shocking experience that makes her question her relationship with Edgar, but can she escape her destiny or is she doomed to become the Witch of Thaxos? At the same time, Madeleine comes to realize that she might never be happy with a mortal man.
This is the eighth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Arrival on Thaxos (Dead Souls Book 1)
Jun 15, 2022
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Amy Cross
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After many years away, Edgar Le Compte has finally returned to Thaxos. While the island's residents are horrified by his arrival, Edgar is determined to reassert his family's ancient rule. Edgar is the latest in a long line of vampires, and he knows that he can delay this moment no longer. A powerful force is threatening to rise and challenge his family, and the final stage of an ancient prophecy is about to strike.
Meanwhile, Kate Langley has also arrived on Thaxos. Exhausted and desperately in need of a relaxing holiday, Kate wants nothing more than a few weeks of calm on the Greek island. Unfortunately, she's about to find herself drawn into the world of the Le Comptes. A deadly creature lurks in the darkness, waiting to strike, while in the heart of the harbor town an old woman warns that the island is about to be struck by disaster.
Can Kate escape the interest of Edgar Le Compte? Is Edgar powerless to stop the forces of destiny? And as the souls of the dead prepare to return, can anyone ever truly escape the vengeance of the past?
This is the first book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Meanwhile, Kate Langley has also arrived on Thaxos. Exhausted and desperately in need of a relaxing holiday, Kate wants nothing more than a few weeks of calm on the Greek island. Unfortunately, she's about to find herself drawn into the world of the Le Comptes. A deadly creature lurks in the darkness, waiting to strike, while in the heart of the harbor town an old woman warns that the island is about to be struck by disaster.
Can Kate escape the interest of Edgar Le Compte? Is Edgar powerless to stop the forces of destiny? And as the souls of the dead prepare to return, can anyone ever truly escape the vengeance of the past?
This is the first book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Cursed Across Time (Dead Souls Book 7)
Jun 19, 2022
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Amy Cross
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Having been sent crashing back into the past, Kate Langley finds herself stranded on a very different version of Thaxos. Edgar and Madeleine Le Compte rule the island from their mansion, surrounded by their friends. And Edgar is soon to marry a difficult, jealous woman named Estella.
Kate isn't the only new arrival, however. A deadly creature has somehow reached Thaxos and is now on the loose, and anyone who ventures far from either the town or the mansion is in danger. Kate soon finds herself being hunted by this creature, but how can Edgar help her when he doesn't even know who she is?
This is the seventh book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Kate isn't the only new arrival, however. A deadly creature has somehow reached Thaxos and is now on the loose, and anyone who ventures far from either the town or the mansion is in danger. Kate soon finds herself being hunted by this creature, but how can Edgar help her when he doesn't even know who she is?
This is the seventh book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Birthright (Dead Souls Book 2)
Jun 15, 2022
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Amy Cross
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Having returned to Thaxos after many years away, Edgar is determined to show the locals that they have nothing to fear. He arranges a grand event, with the aim of proving that he's on their side, but things soon go wrong and Edgar begins to realize that his family might never be truly welcomed. What he doesn't guess, however, is that one local is already plotting to get rid of him forever.
Meanwhile, as Kate uncovers more about the island's past, she makes a startling discovery hidden deep beneath a set of mysterious stones. She's not the first person who's ever tried to understand the history of the Le Compte family, but she soon discovers that her predecessors have all met gruesome fates. Who can she trust, and who might be involved in a much darker plot that goes against the fortunes of the entire island?
This is the second book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Meanwhile, as Kate uncovers more about the island's past, she makes a startling discovery hidden deep beneath a set of mysterious stones. She's not the first person who's ever tried to understand the history of the Le Compte family, but she soon discovers that her predecessors have all met gruesome fates. Who can she trust, and who might be involved in a much darker plot that goes against the fortunes of the entire island?
This is the second book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
A Man of Ghosts (Dead Souls Book 3)
Jun 15, 2022
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Amy Cross
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As she learns more about Edgar's past, Kate starts to realize that she's way out of her depth. Why did he really leave Thaxos for so many years, and what happened to his old friend James Nixon? She soon discovers that the answer to both these questions can be found in a shallow grave near the mansion.
Meanwhile, Edgar senses that an attempt is going to be made on his life. Some of the locals are tired of the fact that Thaxos has never been free, and one in particular is determined to gain revenge. Cavaleri blames Edgar for a family tragedy, and she'll stop at nothing as she sets out to make the Le Comptes pay.
This is the third book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Meanwhile, Edgar senses that an attempt is going to be made on his life. Some of the locals are tired of the fact that Thaxos has never been free, and one in particular is determined to gain revenge. Cavaleri blames Edgar for a family tragedy, and she'll stop at nothing as she sets out to make the Le Comptes pay.
This is the third book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Child of a Bloodied Hand (Dead Souls Book 5)
Jun 16, 2022
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Amy Cross
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Edgar's worst nightmare has come true. The Witch of Thaxos is back, and she's one of the few people with the power to truly bring him down. She's ready to help those who are in need, but first she demands something in return.
As Kate tries to work out what Edgar's after, she makes a startling discovery of her own. Dark secrets are straining to return to the surface, threatening to bring the entire island down. As if that wasn't enough, the Witch of Thaxos isn't the only old face making an appearance. A boat has arrived in the port town, carrying a dangerous passenger.
This is the fifth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
As Kate tries to work out what Edgar's after, she makes a startling discovery of her own. Dark secrets are straining to return to the surface, threatening to bring the entire island down. As if that wasn't enough, the Witch of Thaxos isn't the only old face making an appearance. A boat has arrived in the port town, carrying a dangerous passenger.
This is the fifth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Guided by Evil (Dead Souls Book 4)
Jun 16, 2022
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Amy Cross
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Edgar discovers that the past sometimes refuses to stay buried, but is he still the same man he was before? With the entire island seemingly turning against him, he realizes that he might be falling into the same trap that has claimed many other members of the Le Compte family.
Kate, meanwhile, is force to make a terrible decision. Having been drawn into the drama of Thaxos, she starts to worry that time is running out and that she needs to plot her escape. Before she can do that, however, she must face the horrifying truth about the strange creature that has finally been released.
This is the fourth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Kate, meanwhile, is force to make a terrible decision. Having been drawn into the drama of Thaxos, she starts to worry that time is running out and that she needs to plot her escape. Before she can do that, however, she must face the horrifying truth about the strange creature that has finally been released.
This is the fourth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Promises of the Dead (Dead Souls Book 6)
Jun 16, 2022
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Amy Cross
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As a funeral brings the residents of Thaxos together, Madeleine Le Compte is already preparing to take her brother's place. The ruined mansion must be rebuilt, and Madeleine has plenty of ideas. Soon, however, the island's residents discover that for all his faults, Edgar was trying to protect them from something far worse.
A storm is gathering, and Kate finds herself targeted by the mysterious Witch of Thaxos. Torn between death and destiny, Kate races to uncover the truth about the strange underground chamber, but she might already be too late; the storm is getting stronger, and the powerful witch is determined to stop her before she can take one last, fateful step.
This is the sixth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
A storm is gathering, and Kate finds herself targeted by the mysterious Witch of Thaxos. Torn between death and destiny, Kate races to uncover the truth about the strange underground chamber, but she might already be too late; the storm is getting stronger, and the powerful witch is determined to stop her before she can take one last, fateful step.
This is the sixth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
The Death of Jennifer Kazakos (Dead Souls Book 9)
Jun 19, 2022
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Amy Cross
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Kate races to help Jennifer and Anna, but she soon finds that she's too late. Anna has been spirited away by dark forces, and Kate has no idea how to get her back. Is she finally ready to turn to Edgar for help, or might there yet be a better option?
Meanwhile, Edgar is distracted by matters closer to home. An ancient evil has begun to spread its influence across the island, and its first target is his sister Madeleine. Can Edgar find a way to save her, or will he choose to sacrifice his entire family in order to save the world?
This is the ninth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
Meanwhile, Edgar is distracted by matters closer to home. An ancient evil has begun to spread its influence across the island, and its first target is his sister Madeleine. Can Edgar find a way to save her, or will he choose to sacrifice his entire family in order to save the world?
This is the ninth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.
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Amy Cross
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The year is 1969, and Sister June has been sent on her first mission for the First Order. A mysterious corpse has washed up on a Cornish beach, and the local doctor's initial examination suggests that it's not entirely human...
Once she begins her investigation, June discovers that this case might be linked to one that occurred several decades earlier. Many locals believe that something unnatural is living in the bay near their village, with some even suggesting that these creatures might be linked to an infamous pirate ship that sank in the area many hundreds of years ago.
June soon finds herself trapped in a nightmarish battle. Something ancient is after revenge, and an equally powerful force is determined to resist. Soon the entire village is in peril as a terrible storm hits the area and the dangers of the sea make their way onto land.
The Third Beast is the third book in the Chronicles of Sister June series. Each book is a standalone story, but readers are advised to begin with the first volume.
Once she begins her investigation, June discovers that this case might be linked to one that occurred several decades earlier. Many locals believe that something unnatural is living in the bay near their village, with some even suggesting that these creatures might be linked to an infamous pirate ship that sank in the area many hundreds of years ago.
June soon finds herself trapped in a nightmarish battle. Something ancient is after revenge, and an equally powerful force is determined to resist. Soon the entire village is in peril as a terrible storm hits the area and the dangers of the sea make their way onto land.
The Third Beast is the third book in the Chronicles of Sister June series. Each book is a standalone story, but readers are advised to begin with the first volume.
The Vampire of Downing Street and Other Stories
Jun 21, 2022
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Amy Cross
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The Vampire of Downing Street and Other Stories is a collection of short stories:
The Vampire of Downing Street
A new British prime minister makes an unusual discovery on his first day.
Let Me In
A man takes a job at a remote cabin, only to discover that he's not truly alone.
The Decision
Billions of miles away, a computer must make a difficult decision about its only surviving crewmember.
When Ghosts Dream
A woman hears strange noises as she tries to look after her dying daughter.
Pets
Following an alien invasion, a girl must decide whether to fight or cooperate.
Tenderling
After moving into a new house, Cally Taylor realizes that one of the previous occupants never left.
Frozen Charlotte
A woman finds a dead body on a remote, icy mountain road.
The Vampire of Downing Street
A new British prime minister makes an unusual discovery on his first day.
Let Me In
A man takes a job at a remote cabin, only to discover that he's not truly alone.
The Decision
Billions of miles away, a computer must make a difficult decision about its only surviving crewmember.
When Ghosts Dream
A woman hears strange noises as she tries to look after her dying daughter.
Pets
Following an alien invasion, a girl must decide whether to fight or cooperate.
Tenderling
After moving into a new house, Cally Taylor realizes that one of the previous occupants never left.
Frozen Charlotte
A woman finds a dead body on a remote, icy mountain road.
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