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The Ghost Files 4: Part 1 Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 1,572 ratings

Sleep, little children,
all safe in your beds.
But when the boogeyman knocks,
if you are up watching…
he’ll make sure that you wish you were dead!

Once every one hundred and fifty years he emerges from the darkest depths to feed. With each soul he takes, he grows stronger. There is but one gift he needs in order to gain the power he seeks. One gift that will allow him to walk amongst all the precious little children.

And it’s the one gift Mattie Hathaway possesses…the ability to bring images to life with just a drop of her blood. The demon Silas has warned her to never reveal this ability, not even to her father who shares her power to communicate with the dead. She’s heeded his warning, but hiding it may no longer be an option.

Children are disappearing all over the Charlotte area. When their bodies are recovered, they are always the same—broken, beaten, and bruised. Fear is spiraling out of control in the Queen City as parents glance nervously around each corner, seeing the boogeyman in every shadow.

When one little girl goes missing in Mattie’s neighborhood, it’s up to her and Officer Dan Richards to find the truth. In doing so, she uncovers a far greater evil than she’s ever come up against. The one thing she was bred to defeat.

Deleriel. A fallen angel…one of the first demons. He is powerful, ambitious, and now that Mattie is on his radar, she’s all he needs to complete his arsenal.

Amid of whirlwind of secrets coming to light, Mattie is faced with uncovering the truth about her own heritage. She must come to grips with it before she can begin to prepare for the battle of a lifetime…a battle she never asked for but is caught in the middle of.

Can she face her own truths before it’s too late?
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12/20/16 The file that was uploaded is the wrong file. We are working to correct it. The new file will be delivered to your kindles as soon as Amazon approves it. So please before you review the book, let me have time to get you the correct file.

I apologize in advance. My publisher is working hard to correct this.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N94KUWE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Limitless Publishing LLC (December 20, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 20, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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From USA Today Bestselling Author Apryl Baker...

So who am I? Well, I'm the crazy girl with an imagination that never shuts up. I LOVE scary movies. My friend Chazz laughs at me when I scare myself watching them and tells me to stop watching them, but who doesn't love to get scared? I grew up in a small town nestled in the southern mountains of West Virginia where I spent days roaming around in the woods, climbing trees, and causing general mayhem. Nights I would stay up reading Nancy Drew by flashlight under the covers until my parents yelled at me to go to sleep.

Now, I live Huntersville, NC where I entertain my niece and nephew and watch the cats get teased by the birds and laugh myself silly when they swoop down and then dive back up just out of reach. The cats start yelling something fierce...lol.

I love books, I love writing books, and I love entertaining people with my silly stories.

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Customers love this book series, particularly praising its fast-paced storyline with fantastic interwoven narratives. They appreciate the writing quality and character development, with one customer highlighting Mattie as a great female protagonist. The book receives positive feedback for its love of ghost stories, though several customers note it's far too short.

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90 customers mention "Readability"90 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one describing it as a wonderful page-turner.

"This story was OFF the charts FANTASTIC!!!. It was so moving, sad, exciting, entertaining and interesting!!!...." Read more

"This series is quite good. The characters are loveable or you love to hate them...." Read more

"...Over all this was a great book, a lot of mini cliff hangers, a several emotional moments, and a good many OMG moments too." Read more

"...I read a TON and not being able to guess an ending is rare. Epic series." Read more

54 customers mention "Storyline"50 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, particularly its fantastic interwoven narratives and good blend of drama, with one customer describing it as an exciting paranormal romantic suspense series.

"This story was OFF the charts FANTASTIC!!!. It was so moving, sad, exciting, entertaining and interesting!!!...." Read more

"...The characters are loveable or you love to hate them. The storyline is right up my alley for what I like to read in my fiction books...." Read more

"...that being said, it's still a very captivating book, and I very much enjoyed the story, and I am certainly looking forward to the next book coming..." Read more

"...It's refreshing to read new ideas, for example about demons and how they interact with humans or etc...it's nice to not read the same rehashed ideas..." Read more

26 customers mention "Writing quality"19 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, noting that the author does a great job telling her tales, with one customer describing it as an easy read.

"...Apryl is a PHENOMENAL storyteller and writer." Read more

"...I love the authors imaginative ideas that she has used in these books...." Read more

"...It is very repetitive, there are oodles of spelling and punctuation errors, missing words and the name of the missing girl keeps changing...." Read more

"...The imagination and intelligence one must possess to breathe life into their storytelling, is such an incredible blessing...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"11 positive4 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one specifically praising Mattie as a great female protagonist.

"This series is quite good. The characters are loveable or you love to hate them...." Read more

"...I like Mattie as a character, although I think as she's supposed to grow up and become more of an adult she really is written like one of those "..." Read more

"...I like the direction the characters are going especially between Mattie and Dan...." Read more

"...all the books at one time parts get repetitious and the cast of characters gets confusing. There is just a little too much going on...." Read more

10 customers mention "Love of ghost stories"10 positive0 negative

Customers love the Ghost Files series, with one mentioning that this book features both ghosts and demons.

"...Adventures, demons ghosts this book has everything and so much more! Get this book and the rest of the series, you will love it!" Read more

"This series is awesome for anyone who loves ghosts! They make me want to call into work so I can finish reading them (damn responsibilities!)!!!..." Read more

"I love all the ghost files, and this is no exception. I can't wait to read the next one. Matty is a magnet for ghosts, and I love her." Read more

"loved this book. I love reading the ghost files...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced, with one customer noting it keeps them glued until the end.

"...life of Mattie Hathaway, The Ghost Girl. Apryl does an amazing job using a slow and steady build around the piece of this puzzle, and yes it..." Read more

"...Pretty quick reads, but enjoying the series. Order of read is 1, 2, 3, 3.4, 4 part 1, 4 part 2, 5." Read more

"...I couldn't pout my phone down. I hung on tho every word, chapter after chapter. I hate out when each gf boom ends...." Read more

"I love this series! Keeps me glued until I finish each book. I can't wait for part 2!!!! And I really hope the series goes on and on!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Length"0 positive7 negative

Customers express dissatisfaction with the book's length, finding it far too short, with one customer noting it's half the length of her previous books.

"...Now I have to wait on File 4 part 2...ugh. It is so long in between that I Have a heck of a time remember the characters since there are so many...." Read more

"...More so in this book than in the other 3. Again disappointed in length but still a fan and can't wait for part 2." Read more

"The book was good, but not as good as the others; and I found it a bit too short...." Read more

"I loved this series but very disappointed in the length of this book. 153 pages according to Amazon. Half the length of her previous books...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
    This story was OFF the charts FANTASTIC!!!. It was so moving, sad, exciting, entertaining and interesting!!!. It was so hard to put this story down, I think I read this one faster than the others, just toooo, good to put down!. Apryl is a PHENOMENAL storyteller and writer.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
    This series is quite good. The characters are loveable or you love to hate them. The storyline is right up my alley for what I like to read in my fiction books. With ghosts, demons, angels and other paranormal/supernatural stuff. It is also full of mystery and somewhat of a love story or at this point a love triangle.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
    EDIT* I'm editing my review for two reasons. 1st reason being that the lovely author said the wrong file was uploaded, oops, mistakes happen, and that's ok, so once the new version is approved, I can just re read it if I feel the need. Second reason, it is a good story, I do like it a lot. Although, I should have re-read the first 3 books or at least the last one before I read this one, as a bit of a refresher since I finished all three books in January of this year. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt like there were parts that became a tad repetitive. Just characters saying the same things several times or harping on the same subject too long. No biggy really. It is my understanding that the entire book takes place in one day, and there is a lot that happens. One thing I would have liked is a little more back story or a little more history or character development for a few of the characters. I really wanted to learn more about the demons and their history, and of Matties grandparents, and the Malone's mother and the Malone's themselves. But, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself and that's coming in a later book. I just found it a little hard to connect with a few of the characters not knowing a lot about them. Also, They go to the hospital far more times than anyone I've ever heard of, which if you've ever been to a hospital consists mostly of waiting around for several hours to be seen by a dr. and Mattie and Dan seem to get in and out of there in a no time flat. For all that happens in the book it just doesn't seem possible for all of that to have happened in that short amount of time. All that being said, it's still a very captivating book, and I very much enjoyed the story, and I am certainly looking forward to the next book coming out, I just hope we don't have to wait another year for it to come out and enjoy it. :)

    I want to rate it higher but can't. The first three books were so good, but this one is severely lacking. It is very repetitive, there are oodles of spelling and punctuation errors, missing words and the name of the missing girl keeps changing. I honestly think this book was rushed, and not proof read at all. I sincerely hope that the next installment of the series is more well rounded and proof read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
    This was a great first part book, and I can't wait to read the second part book! These books never get boring in this series, so much is always happening to keep you interested and even at times in the edge of your seat. I love the authors imaginative ideas that she has used in these books. It's refreshing to read new ideas, for example about demons and how they interact with humans or etc...it's nice to not read the same rehashed ideas that others have used in many other books and movies. She has come up with original ideas on other things as well, but I don't want to spoil the book for anyone by listing them LOL. I mentioned demons, since they are mentioned in the description of this book. Over all this was a great book, a lot of mini cliff hangers, a several emotional moments, and a good many OMG moments too.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
    This is getting DEEP. And twisty. And all knitted into itself. There’s layers upon layers of story that make it hard to figure the foreshadowing out which to me is the sign of a good story. I read a TON and not being able to guess an ending is rare. Epic series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
    I was given an ARC for an honest review, and this is 100% SPOILER FREE FOR VOL 4 ONLY.
    If you haven't read the rest you really should.
    I loved this story, being broken down into two parts I believe is what made it a bit slower of a read then the rest, but it's no deterrent that's for sure. The end does pick up to the fast paced thrill ride known to be The Ghost Files.
    Will Mattie (the witty, clumsy, brave, smart mouthed main character of these stories) finally find the answers she has been searching for?
    Will she find out if she has demon blood running through her veins and will she find a way to harbor all that extra Ghost energy she is carrying around with her or will it just turn out to be another downfall that could destroy her in the end?
    Will Silas ever give up on her or will he be the salvation he seems to try so hard to be?
    Will she find out the truth of her mother's side of her family, and if so will it be more than she can handle and will she take off as she always does?
    Will she finally accept Zeke and the rest of the Cranes into her life as her true Family?
    Does Mattie find out how to use her ever growing powers without almost killing herself every time she tries?
    Now for the question we've all been waiting for, will she finally make her choice between ELI and DAN? If so who will she chose and why? If there is a choice made will it ruin the relationship she has with the other?
    Most importantly what happened on that fateful night that took place on the last pages of Vol 3 that left us all screaming for more?
    I most certainly can't wait to find out what else happens in this awesome adventure I've spent almost two years waiting to learn the truths behind the life of Mattie Hathaway, The Ghost Girl.
    Apryl does an amazing job using a slow and steady build around the piece of this puzzle, and yes it leaves you on the edge of your seat waiting and needing to know more.
    This too, does end on another cliffhanger that will have you bouncing around every scenario you can come up with to figure where Vol 4 part two and presumably the end of Mattie's journey will take us. I for one can't wait !!!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Narrelle Day
    5.0 out of 5 stars Speechless. Next book... ASAP.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 3, 2018
    I'm so distracted by all the questions in my head. I can't focus on a considered review. I NEED to keep reading.
  • Momi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving it
    Reviewed in India on April 18, 2017
    Epic book 👍 I love the entire series. The mystery, the suspense and the reveal is extremely addicting.
  • Ashley
    5.0 out of 5 stars She did it again!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2017
    Another fantastic book by Apryl. This series keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see how it ends!
  • I OFarrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A darker subject
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2017
    Mattie Hathaway doesn’t just see ghosts, she feels them, hears them, and often gets pushed to the brink of death by them. This time, it isn’t just her who suffers the consequences and anyone who is left standing has a new gift to show for it.
    There is something very addictive about this series. Mattie is a character who gets under the reader’s skin and in this book she becomes a darker, stronger subject with a richer past. Of course, now that I’ve read it I’m itching for part two.
  • Jodi M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2017
    Good book

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