A chilling standalone Christmas ghost story
A blizzard. A remote mansion. And spirits that wake when night falls.
Ryan’s final delivery before Christmas takes a terrifying turn when a Highland blizzard forces him off the road. Stranded and desperate for shelter, he returns to Ashcraig Grange — a remote mansion with a single inhabitant: the enigmatic Rose.
But the house holds more than secrets.
As darkness closes in, ghostly horrors begin to stir. Shadows move where no one should be. Whispers echo through empty rooms. And Ryan soon realises the truth: escape isn’t an option.
Trapped by snow and surrounded by restless spirits, Ryan and Rose must find a way to survive until morning…
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What readers are saying
***** I have read a lot of Christmas ghost stories over the years – this is now one of my favourites!
***** The final twist was totally unexpected and deeply satisfying.
***** I was kept on a knife edge with no idea which direction the story would take.
***** Tightly plotted and very well written.
***** A first class supernatural thriller!
About the series
The Old Man of the Black is a standalone Christmas ghost story — perfect for readers who enjoy dark winter tales in the tradition of Michelle Paver, Shani Struthers, and Susan Hill.