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GALLASILL: gripping supernatural horror fiction Kindle Edition

by Martyn Taylor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 out of 5 stars 106 ratings
A thrilling and spooky tale, perfect for a dark and stormy night in...

In the bleak Northumberland town of Gallasill, legend has it that the hanging of an innocent man seven generations ago left a curse on the two feuding local families involved.

Always fascinated by this folklore about her hometown, Gallows Hill, academic Sarah Charlton discovers, despite her father’s insistence to the contrary, she is a direct descendant of the figures in the haunting story.

Having always sensed a presence on the old farm on the hill, Sarah gradually uncovers the shocking truth about Gallasill and her family.

But she soon realises she is not the only one with a personal stake in the story. Will she be able to question her own rational disbelief in the supernatural to save herself, or will the curse renew itself for generations to come?

"Really, really spooky" Thomas McCarthy
"This chilling ghost story had me gripped from start to finish" Ann Abrams
"A finely crafted contemporary ghost story, reads like a thriller. Brilliant!" Greg Best

If you enjoy GALLASILL, you'll love the author's other horror story, THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING. Also try Martyn's new crime fiction series which introduces DI Penelope Darling in IN THE FAMILY and continues with MEN IN SUITS.
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  1. Print length
    299 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    19 Dec. 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FG0XOFW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ THE BOOK FOLKS
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 19 Dec. 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    3.6 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

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Customers find the book's story engaging, with one review noting its right mix of suspense and shocks. They appreciate its readability, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for long winter nights. The writing style receives mixed reactions from customers.

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10 customers mention ‘Suspenseful story’10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story, with one mentioning it has the right mix of suspense and shocks, while another describes it as a wonderfully eerie tale.

""Gallasill: The True Story of Gallows Hill" is a wonderfully eerie tale...." Read more

"This story kept me intrigued and looking forward to by nightly read. It was just spooky enough without rewarding me with a sleepless night...." Read more

"...a good job and I enjoyed reading the book it has just the right mix of suspense and shocks.....Read his other book if you can..." Read more

"...An eerie compelling read." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Readability’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it's perfect for long winter nights.

"This story kept me intrigued and looking forward to by nightly read. It was just spooky enough without rewarding me with a sleepless night...." Read more

"A decent read with a good story from generation's ago,I would have liked it too have been . Real Worth trying it!" Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. The historical detail,local description and use of language is outstanding...." Read more

"...market of Supernatural Thrillers, he does a good job and I enjoyed reading the book it has just the right mix of suspense and shocks.....Read his..." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Writing style’2 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book.

"It did not grip me. I found the style of writing was not pacey enough. No moments that made want to keep reading I struggled to finish it" Read more

"...Martyn is clearly an accomplished writer with a fertile imagination. I found myself easily visualising scenes through his descriptive writing." Read more

"Poor writing in terms of character & plot...." Read more

"...The historical detail,local description and use of language is outstanding.It is pacy and I felt quite breathless towards the end...." Read more

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  • Caroline Gleeson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eerie.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2013
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    "Gallasill: The True Story of Gallows Hill" is a wonderfully eerie tale. It has it all; a centuries old murder and hanging, a family curse and family secrets. It is a fast paced, tense read that was hard to put down. I look forward to reading more by Martyn Taylor.
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  • Skytriker
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2014
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    This story kept me intrigued and looking forward to by nightly read. It was just spooky enough without rewarding me with a sleepless night. It is beautifully written in some parts but in others the writing style jarred a little, although not enough to be a problem. Martyn is clearly an accomplished writer with a fertile imagination. I found myself easily visualising scenes through his descriptive writing.
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  • steven park
    3.0 out of 5 stars A very believable horror story,could it be true?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2015
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    A decent read with a good story from generation's ago,I would have liked it too have been . Real
    Worth trying it!
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  • Pat
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not gripping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2014
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    It did not grip me. I found the style of writing was not pacey enough. No moments that made want to keep reading I struggled to finish it
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  • Kirby Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and well crafted
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2013
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    I really enjoyed this book. The historical detail,local description and use of language is outstanding.It is pacy and I felt quite breathless towards the end. the characters are well drawn, I particularly liked the fiesty main character.A perfect read for long winter nights.
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  • James Bowman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2013
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    A new author here breaking into the difficult market of Supernatural Thrillers, he does a good job and I enjoyed reading the book it has just the right mix of suspense and shocks.....Read his other book if you can...
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  • DD
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poor!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2014
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    Poor writing in terms of character & plot. Why on earth would a so called, intelligent history expert not think of looking at the ancestry in the first place? And what WAS going on with the hugely unbelievable dysfunctional family of Lord Somebody or Other - and why would this so called intelligent person stay the night? I became so cross with this book that I gave up completely. Which is a rare thing for me.
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  • Kathleen Greenwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 December 2015
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    Great
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on 5 December 2013
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    very well done and interesting to know the history that was woven in with the story. I really recommend this book
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  • Sylvia Banschbach
    4.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCITING, ENJOYABLE READ!
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 February 2014
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    I was hooked from the beginning with the love story and the murder of one and the hanging of the other. Two centuries pass as the families are still trying to cope from the curse of these two happenings. I got bogged down with the aristocrat and his crazy family and really saw not much to do with the plot there. I got tired of the spoiled attitude of the main female character, but guess she needed some spunk to get her through what she was to be going through after her father's death. The author did seem to prolong getting into the meat of the story thereafter, but I totally did enjoy it when it picked up and started to go for it! It was a very good ghost/thriller story, with some present day killings along the way. The ending was not rushed, nor did it seem artificial, but was well worth hanging in there for the intriguing conclusion. I plan to read any other book I can find by Martyn Taylor. Great story!
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  • Lazer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Gallows Hill by Lazer
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 June 2014
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    This was a detective and ghost story for me. Some proofing could help. I enjoyed the story as an easy read. Thanks for the chance to read, I am glad I gave it a try, it kept me reading it,
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  • Lori Conrad
    2.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 January 2014
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    this book jumped around so much, it was confusing at certain parts, did not make since, I skimmed through it, did not enjoy
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  • Table4two
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 March 2014
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    The story drew me in within the first pages. I enjoyed the premise of the story and would have given it more stars if only a few things were improved. All the drama, death and chaos, leads to the big moment...releasing the first to get afterlife. And all the main character has to do is say ' go' and the ghost does?!? That was so understated for the grand finale. I'm also not sure why the author introduced included the zany Abernathy family. First, they were so bizarre, I really almost stopped reading. The only one that matters was the husband do why drag the reader through the craziness of the others. They never appear in the story again, so it's a lot of reading for nothing. Overall an intriguing historical story.
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