Creative Spirit [Kindle Edition]

Scott Nicholson (Author)

Book Description

"Scott Nicholson explores the dark legends of the southern end of the Appalachian mountain chain, a nightmare country that ends in Stephen King's yard."-- Sharyn McCrumb, author of The Ballad novels

When artists gather at a remote Appalachian estate for a retreat, they are unaware that their energy is feeding something unwholesome. Sculptor Mason Jackson and dying parapsychologist Anna Galloway must uncover the dark secrets of Korban Manor before their spirits become trapped forever.
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CREATIVE SPIRIT
A modern Gothic thriller

After parapsychologist Anna Galloway is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she has a recurring dream in which she sees her own ghost. The setting of her dream is the historic Korban Manor, and she's compelled to face the secrets of her soul.

Sculptor Mason Jackson has come to the manor to make a final, all-or-nothing attempt at success before giving up his dreams. When he becomes obsessed with carving Ephram Korban's form out of wood, even Anna can't divert his bizarre passion.

The manor itself has secrets, with fires that blaze constantly in the hearths, portraits of Korban in every room, and deceptive mirrors on the walls. With an October blue moon looming, both the living and the dead learn the true power of their dreams.

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The author's preferred DRM-free edition of the 2004 U.S. paperback release THE MANOR. Scott Nicholson is the Kindle bestselling author of 13 novels, including LIQUID FEAR, CHRONIC FEAR, THE RED CHURCH, DISINTEGRATION, THE HARVEST, and SPEED DATING WITH THE DEAD. Send him a message from Amazon's Author Central.

"Scott Nicholson understands that the best horror novels achieve primal fear through a combination of sustained atmosphere, richly drawn characters, and believable if uncanny evils that draw unholy power from everyday lives." --Christopher Ransom, author of The Birthing House

"Keep both hands on your pants, because Nicholson is about to scare them off."--J.A. Konrath, Origin

"Scott Nicholson is the kind of writer who always surprises and always entertains."--Jonathan Maberry, Patient Zero

Product Details

• File Size: 512 KB
• Print Length: 337 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Haunted Computer Books (December 2, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006HKLNAI
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,152 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This one goes on the shelf of favorites. December 6, 2011

By Connie Brentford

Format:Kindle Edition

Creative Spirit tells the story of artists drawn to an Appalachian Manor house owned by the late Ephram Korban, for a quiet retreat. The isolation of the house and folkways of the locals create the perfect setting. Nicholson lets us know that things aren't going to go well from the first page. He deftly exposes each character's motives for really attending the retreat, creating the suspense and atmosphere that I have come to expect in his books. The pacing in the book reminded me of Straub's Ghost Story because little by little Nicholson weaves the past into the present and you just can't stop reading until you get the whole story. This is one of my favorite Scott Nicholson books and one I recommend to readers who want to try his work.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It! December 6, 2011

By BookAddict VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

This book made me want to cover my eyes and hide in the closet - but I couldn't put it down long enough. You won't find a typical ghost or haunted house story here. The plot is original and kept me on edge from start to finish. Scott Nicholson has a gift for breathing life into his words, inviting us to step into his characters' world and share their experiences. If you're looking for horror with substance, this is the one for you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Fabulous - highly recommended! December 18, 2011

By K. Sozaeva TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

A group of artists come to Korban House, in the North Carolina mountains, to take part in a six-week retreat. Korban House is an authentic piece of history - the owner stipulated in his will that the house and lands were to be kept in the same condition as they were when he died 150 years prior, falling from the widow's walk to his death on the blue moon in October. Included in the group are writers, painters, a sculptor, musicians and even a parapsychologist. Korban House is also said to be haunted - maybe that explains the mysterious woman in white that several of the guests see? Or the compulsion that several of the guests feel to work on their projects obsessively? And what will happen on the upcoming October blue moon - the first in 150 years?

This was an insanely creepy story, and the tension is kept high throughout the book. Twists and red herrings abound, and I was certainly surprised at the events that take place toward the end. The main characters in the story are very well developed, and the plot flows along smoothly. However, many of the sub-characters are not even named, or if they are, they are kept so far in the background that you don't learn anything about them. However, I'm not sure how they could have been developed without breaking into the flow of the plot; it just seemed like the place was overcrowded. That shouldn't stop you from reading this wonderfully scary book, though - highly recommended!