The Wardrobe

Rating:
Summary: Suprisingly Terrifying!
Review: As with most scary books or novels, I was very skeptical about the book actually being scary or even a little bit frightening. But as I started reading (with doubt in my heart), I was immediately captured by the vivid details in the beginning. I was actually so hooked with what was going on in the book that I hated putting the book down for fear of missing what was going to happen next! I then began to realize exactly how terrifying a REAL scary book could become! And the funny thing is, I won't sleep with the closet door open any more! I'm not a person to be easily scared or spooked, but I'm telling you that I actually think twice about opening my closet door after the sun goes down. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good, scary story, and anyone who appreciates a good story period! Susan Elliston is a genius who can somehow bring the past to life and the present into shocking full view at full force, and then on top of that, entertwine the two and then leave you hanging for more! Ms. Elliston did the same with "Laffite's Lady" and she did it again with "The Wardrobe." I hope another wardrobe book is on the way! Ms. Elliston: keep writing and I'll keep reading! Thank you for scaring the hell out of me!

Rating:
Summary: Suprisingly Terrifying!
Review: As with most scary books or novels, I was very skeptical about the book actually being scary or even a little bit frightening. But as I started reading (with doubt in my heart), I was immediately captured by the vivid details in the beginning. I was actually so hooked with what was going on in the book that I hated putting the book down for fear of missing what was going to happen next! I then began to realize exactly how terrifying a REAL scary book could become! And the funny thing is, I won't sleep with the closet door open any more! I'm not a person to be easily scared or spooked, but I'm telling you that I actually think twice about opening my closet door after the sun goes down. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good, scary story, and anyone who appreciates a good story period! Susan Elliston is a genius who can somehow bring the past to life and the present into shocking full view at full force, and then on top of that, entertwine the two and then leave you hanging for more! Ms. Elliston did the same with "Laffite's Lady" and she did it again with "The Wardrobe." I hope another wardrobe book is on the way! Ms. Elliston: keep writing and I'll keep reading! Thank you for scaring the hell out of me!

Rating:
Summary: Amazing!
Review: Based on an old folklore tale, this well written novel illustrating the age old battle of good and evil will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end. The well developed story begins with the pagan ritual that calls the evil entity into being and takes the reader through its reign of terror and torment upon generation after generation of a family. If you are not a believer of pure evil roaming the earth, this book will definitely make you question your beliefs.

Rating:
Summary: Ultimate Horror
Review: Based on an old folklore tale, this well written novel illustrating the age old battle of good and evil will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end. The well developed story begins with the pagan ritual that calls the evil entity into being and takes the reader through its reign of terror and torment upon generation after generation of a family. If you are not a believer of pure evil roaming the earth, this book will definitely make you question your beliefs.

Rating:
Summary: Amazing!
Review: I first heard of this book from my best friend and "Mrs. Elliston" herself...I borrowed a copy and I was hooked...I love the story...It amazed me that someone I know wrote such and amzing work of literature...I can't wait for the sequel... and she is talking with movie producers if they would like to make the film...If they make it I will be at the premiere...I can't wait...Being such a young child I enjoyed this ghostly tale...I want a wardrobe to see if it might happen to me...

Rating:
Summary: Review of The Wardrobe
Review: The Wardrobe by Susan Elliston kept me on the edge the entire time I read it. I was immediately hooked on the characters from the first, when I was drawn by the opposing witches and their very different ways of thinking. I liked the way she followed the family line from the early 1800's to the present; enough for the reader to stay involved and get a clear idea of who the people were and what their thought process was; however, she didn't spend so much time in the past that the present had to be rushed.

Her characters were believable and people anyone could relate to. I loved Arthur; he felt like a good, strong, warm father/grandfather type.

I must admit to laying awake at night staring at the cedar chest in my bedroom a few times, kind of scared to close my eyes.

As in her previous book, "Lafitte's Lady" the author managed to catch my attention and hold it througout the book so that I hated to put the book away.

Looking forward to anything this author might write; I've loved her style on her first two books.

Rating:
Summary: Deliciously Scary
Review: This is the second book I have read by Mz.Elliston. I was so surprised to see how very different it was from her first book. One thing is for sure, she continues to weave fact and fiction, adding to the fear factor in this book. I loved how the story again takes you through time, dealing with good versus evil, and things that go bump in the night. The characters work great together. Andy had me laughing all the way through, and I admired Briana as a strong female lead. Mephistopheles is so chilling, I can no longer sleep with my closet door open! I especially like the fact that suspense rules this book over the usual blood and guts that most horror novels rely on to make them scary. My main suggestion, when you read this book, don't do it at night! Brilliant!