FROM AMAZON :A dark, gothic tale set in modern-day England, this thriller love story has been called "wonderfully frightening" (SLJ) and "unsettling" and "creepy" (PW) -- perfect for paranormal fans!

Rayne can't wait to start her summer job at a remote country mansion, far from the crowded, noisy London she so desperately wants to escape. But the retreat soon turns into a nightmare-- the mansion is creepy, the legends of ghosts keep Rayne up at night, and she doesn't feel safe anywhere.

Can Rayne figure out why she's so freaked-- before she becomes a ghost story herself?

Amazing read, I can't wait to get stuck into the next one :)

Rayne is a great character who is easy to understand. ( )

Judith says: If you want a good old fashion English ghost story, then Possessed is for you. There are a few spots of graphic violence but most of the scariness comes from the reader's imagination.

Although, I was sometimes frustrated by Rayne's pigheadedness, I still had to admire her determination to get at the truth come what may. She was very frightened, but she fought those feelings and was able to gain more confidence. She was also able to see the truth about her 'friends' and come to terms with her need to fit in at any cost.

The book cover will probably grab readers but be prepared for a story that is not over the top but one that is thoughtful and at times make your skin crawl. I enjoyed the novel because it let me frighten myself. My mind did most of the work for me and I did not have to depend of someone else creating the images or the scares. I think we need a few more books like this. ( )

This was a pretty good little ghost story. Rayne is the typical teenager in many ways, feeling smothered by both her dependent mother and her boyfriend. So, like many teens, her solutions is ultimately to run away. To facilitate this she finds a job in a tearoom at Morton’s Keep, a mysterious English countryside manor with a long, dark history. I would have actually liked to have learned more about the history of the Keep, and could have used more details such as who the Black Prince was. Not all of us are up to speed on English history, so thank goodness for Wikipedia! Things are spooky and mysterious, especially with Rayne’s new boyfriend, St. John, and his group of obedient friends. I actually could have used a little more ghostly activity, since a lot of what happens is more along the lines of 'things don’t feel right' than something tangible. All in all, though, I found Rayne to be believable and accessible, and this to be an entertaining read. ( )

Judith says: If you want a good old fashion English ghost story, then Possessed is for you. There are a few spots of graphic violence but most of the scariness comes from the reader's imagination.

Although, I was sometimes frustrated by Rayne's pigheadedness, I still had to admire her determination to get at the truth come what may. She was very frightened, but she fought those feelings and was able to gain more confidence. She was also able to see the truth about her 'friends' and come to terms with her need to fit in at any cost.

The book cover will probably grab readers but be prepared for a story that is not over the top but one that is thoughtful and at times make your skin crawl. I enjoyed the novel because it let me frighten myself. My mind did most of the work for me and I did not have to depend of someone else creating the images or the scares. I think we need a few more books like this. ( )