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writings_of_a_reader's review against another edition
4.0
Ghost removal specialist Ellie Jordan must face a dangerous, shape-shifting entity that she and Calvin have encountered once before, with tragic results. The spirit has the power to reach into the minds of living and feed on their fears, taking the shape of their worst nightmares, and it has awoken in search of new victims.
Now Ellie must try to succeed where she and her mentor failed before, and try to defeat the twisted and powerful old ghost before it can claim another soul for its collection.
Ok so I went from reading something light and humorous to something dark and creepy. I do this a lot actually, even with TV. I'll go from Hallmark channel to Discovery ID all the time! For this dark and creepy read I decided to go with Ellie Jordan because the reviews promised that this addition of the series was an improvement over the first two books, not that those two books were bad, but I felt like they were lacking some depth and character development.
I'm happy to report that this book was indeed an improvement. There was a bit of character development here, although not loads of it. There was also the addition of a love interest for Ellie, and I liked that a lot. Ellie needs a personal life. I want to know what she does when she isn't hunting ghosts.
As for the ghost in this story, it was a real creepy one. There were certain parts of this that creeped me out while I was reading in bed at night, and I didn't see the twist coming which was great. I would say this is the creepiest book of the series so far. I liked this one enough to keep reading the series. Hopefully we keep getting more character development.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
Now Ellie must try to succeed where she and her mentor failed before, and try to defeat the twisted and powerful old ghost before it can claim another soul for its collection.
Ok so I went from reading something light and humorous to something dark and creepy. I do this a lot actually, even with TV. I'll go from Hallmark channel to Discovery ID all the time! For this dark and creepy read I decided to go with Ellie Jordan because the reviews promised that this addition of the series was an improvement over the first two books, not that those two books were bad, but I felt like they were lacking some depth and character development.
I'm happy to report that this book was indeed an improvement. There was a bit of character development here, although not loads of it. There was also the addition of a love interest for Ellie, and I liked that a lot. Ellie needs a personal life. I want to know what she does when she isn't hunting ghosts.
As for the ghost in this story, it was a real creepy one. There were certain parts of this that creeped me out while I was reading in bed at night, and I didn't see the twist coming which was great. I would say this is the creepiest book of the series so far. I liked this one enough to keep reading the series. Hopefully we keep getting more character development.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
sheeprustler's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mystery_jem's review against another edition
4.0
Good listen- if you can get past the narrator- she sounds like she is smiling through the whole thing- even the scary parts.
Good plot - well written.
On to the next one.
Good plot - well written.
On to the next one.
laura1315's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
lee25's review against another edition
4.0
The Ghost Trapper series is a really entertaining and easy to read series. It is also satisfyingly creepy.
[b:The Crawling Darkness|23455114|The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3)|J.L. Bryan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1457733457l/23455114._SY75_.jpg|43016531] is the best so far. We are getting to know Ellie, Stacey, and Jacob better. We also got to know a bit more about Calvin. And we met a possible love interest for Ellie.
Anton Clay also made another appearance - I cannot wait to find out more about his history with Ellie.
[b:The Crawling Darkness|23455114|The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3)|J.L. Bryan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1457733457l/23455114._SY75_.jpg|43016531] is the best so far. We are getting to know Ellie, Stacey, and Jacob better. We also got to know a bit more about Calvin. And we met a possible love interest for Ellie.
Anton Clay also made another appearance - I cannot wait to find out more about his history with Ellie.
michalice's review against another edition
5.0
I need to say that The Crawling Darkness needs to come with a warning, do not watch a creepy movie with wall crawling demons one night, then go onto reading The Crawling Darkness,,,,you will have no problems using your imagination to put faces to demons.
I have really enjoyed the Ellie Jordan series so far, but hands down The Crawling Darkness is the creepiest one out of them all, and also makes me sooooo happy I don't live in a house, and that I also don't have a basement. Ellie and Stacey's next job is another old, haunted house, but this house has a unique twist. What was once a huge house, is now split into four different apartments, so instead of a haunting in one place, it has spread throughout the whole building into each apartment, and manifesting in different ways.
I really like the little bits of comic relief, although looking back at it once I've finished the book, I don't remember much comedy after this point.
The Crawling Darkness is everything you expect from the author in his latest series, but a whole lot more. The creepiness factor is at an all time high, the history of the house goes back even further, and the danger part just got even more dangerous. I am a really hard person to scare, or freak out, or even just creep me out, it is my mission in life to be scared, and while The Crawling Darkness didn't exactly scare me silly, it definitely creeped me out, so much so that I slept with my back to the door, which is something I never do consciously.
I devoured the pages of The Crawling Darkness, and while I want to go into much more detail about what happens, I want you to go into it blind like I did, with no pre-conceptions or ideas about what happens. I want you to be freaked out, with arms covered in goosebumps, and be shocked over the twisted ending. I may be a glutton for punishment, but I need the next book in my hands now, especially with the new character, and with the endings of all endings.
Final Verdict
BEST EVER!!!!!
A must read for fans of this series, or those looking for a creepy read. It also makes me worry about how far the author is going to take the scare factor in the next book...I have a feeling I may not sleep for a while.
I have really enjoyed the Ellie Jordan series so far, but hands down The Crawling Darkness is the creepiest one out of them all, and also makes me sooooo happy I don't live in a house, and that I also don't have a basement. Ellie and Stacey's next job is another old, haunted house, but this house has a unique twist. What was once a huge house, is now split into four different apartments, so instead of a haunting in one place, it has spread throughout the whole building into each apartment, and manifesting in different ways.
I really like the little bits of comic relief, although looking back at it once I've finished the book, I don't remember much comedy after this point.
"Then pretend your'e in the mountains," I said. "Problem solved. Look, deer! And...monkeys!"
"There are no monkeys in the Appalachians," Stacey said.
"So its an exciting adventure already." I led the way onto the porch and rang the bell.
The Crawling Darkness is everything you expect from the author in his latest series, but a whole lot more. The creepiness factor is at an all time high, the history of the house goes back even further, and the danger part just got even more dangerous. I am a really hard person to scare, or freak out, or even just creep me out, it is my mission in life to be scared, and while The Crawling Darkness didn't exactly scare me silly, it definitely creeped me out, so much so that I slept with my back to the door, which is something I never do consciously.
I devoured the pages of The Crawling Darkness, and while I want to go into much more detail about what happens, I want you to go into it blind like I did, with no pre-conceptions or ideas about what happens. I want you to be freaked out, with arms covered in goosebumps, and be shocked over the twisted ending. I may be a glutton for punishment, but I need the next book in my hands now, especially with the new character, and with the endings of all endings.
Final Verdict
BEST EVER!!!!!
A must read for fans of this series, or those looking for a creepy read. It also makes me worry about how far the author is going to take the scare factor in the next book...I have a feeling I may not sleep for a while.
engelsigh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sandylovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is the 3rd book in the series and I love it. Creepy, spooky, and spine-chilling. I would have a big problem if I had to face my fears and deal head-on with a ghost who changes into my worst fears. Nope. To me, it seems like the books are getting scarier and I can't wait to read the next book.