Well I wasn’t expecting it to be just as gory as it was but it was the perfect book to read in October and during the already spooky months! If you’re just getting into gore horror then this is the book for you!

Super gory horror story that may not be for the squeamish. When a developer tries to convert a former military hospital into high priced condos, the essence or spirits of the previous occupants have other ideas. Lots of death and maiming ensures.

This was an interesting horror story.
We follow Lillian Chesterfield, she's is in the process of redeveloping St Philomena's hospital into some luxury apartments. St Philomena's used to be a hospital where wounded soldiers from Afghanistan went to recuperate. Several years later, it has been closed down, and there are plans for the listed building. However, said plans are not going well as there are reports of screaming and people being struck down with mystery illnesses.
This story definitely had tension and plenty of gore, but the characters were so frustrating and their actions were infuriating. There were definitely some interesting topics on war and how unnecessary it is.
I'm giving this 3 stars because it was at times repetitive and the characters just annoyed me.
The writing was easy to read and fast paced.
Trigger warning for gore, war, and abuse.

Lilian Chesterfield works at one of the most successful construction companies in the UK.
The latest project she is working on is to turn St Philomena's, an old military hospital into a luxury housing complex.
But when strange things start happening, screaming, doors slamming, and cutlery scattered all over the floor Lilian begins to think the local group of protesters are trying to shut the build down.
But she couldn't be more wrong.
I want to start by saying I love this Author's previous books, they always manage to leave me feeling uncomfortable and a little bit freaked out but unfortunately this book did not make me feel that way.
This book is a slow burn type of book and it took me a while to get into it. I tired really quickly of Lilan's refusal to believe that the hospital was haunted. How could one person be so blind and not see what is happening around her.
This also was not your typical haunted hospital story the plot was unique and original. Instead of your usual hauntings the ghosts in this story possessed some of the characters which ultimately led to there death and for me that was disturbing. I really felt for those characters who died in such an awful way and that is what has stayed with me nearly 2 months on.
Thank you to Netgalley, Aria & Aries and the author for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

Lilian Chesterfield works for one of the most successful building companies in England, and she’s been tasked with turning an old, abandoned military hospital into luxury condos. Unfortunately, strange things keep happening to surveyors. After seeing things and hearing screaming through the walls of the hospital, each ends up in the hospital in terrible pain, afflicted with invisible illness, and they all know a Nigerian doctor who served in the Gulf War. Except, none of them have ever met him. A former patience warns Lilian that the hospital is haunted, and not just by ghosts, by something much worse.

This one was just okay for me. I was definitely a fan of the ghost-like happenings and the mystery to discover what they were and their connection to the doctor, but the pacing wasn’t as exciting as I’d hoped, and I lost interest a few times. I stuck with it and am glad I did, but it’s not my favorite horror book of the year. If you like haunted places stories, though, give it a whirl. You might enjoy it.

Having read other books by this author I was really looking forward to this one. It fell flat for me. I think the plot was very good however it didnt flow like his other books. I was unable to finish the book

👻🏥 BOOK TOUR REVIEW 🏥👻

The House at Phantom Park by @grahammasterton

Huge thanks to Andrew at @headofzeus for my #gifted copy of the book and my spot on the tour!

I read Soul Stealers by Masterton early this year (which I loved) and was expecting more of the same gruesome gore but this book has has plenty of that AND is also definitely more haunting and chilling!

Set in an abandoned military hospital it really does shine a light on the long lasting effects of ptsd on our armed services. I really enjoyed this part of the book.

If you are looking for a chilling read that will have you looking over your shoulder at every creak and pin drop you hear, then this is the book for you!

4 Stars!

Graham Masterton is a master at crafting horror stories that border on extreme. He pull no punches in crafting some of the hardest hitting horror today. To the delight of his fans, Masterton has been busy lately and The House at Phantom Park promised to be another walk on the dark side. I was eager to sink into this novel and let Masterton once more sink his teeth into me.



Not all ghosts are of the dead. Sometimes they are much worse. St. Philomena’s military hospital had been the home for soldiers returning from Afghanistan and was, for many of them, their final resting place. Three years after it closed, Lilian Chesterfield is tasked with turning the old hospital into luxury condos. It seemed like an ideal spot until two surveyors suddenly fell ill. One is in the grips of a pain so great that he can do nothing but scream while another becomes instantly paralyzed. That, along with a screaming from empty rooms and objects moving around on their own, hint at the supernatural. Lilian, though, is a nonbeliever in the and insistent on pushing through, writing these things off to a group trying to sabotage the new development. Then things got even worse.



Afghanistan is a country that is often invaded but never conquered for one simple reason: those who try to overrun the country are cursed to feel the pain of the destruction they bring forever. As the horrors in St. Philomena mount, Lilian is forced to accept that there is something much darker than sabotage at play. The hospital is not haunted by the ghosts of the soldiers who died there. It is haunted by their pain. A pain so great that it will endure forever. What started as a job becomes a battle for survival and then a battle of redemption. Pain can only be defeated by pain, and the creature that controls St. Philomena knows pain beyond what any human has ever felt before.



The House at Phantom Park starts off with a bang but then builds at a slow burn throughout the story. This is a bit of a change for Masterton who often moves his novels along at a quicker pace, interspersing the story in between horrific scenes. This novel, though, takes more time to build the atmosphere of dread around the hospital and force the characters to search both within themselves and in the hospital itself for answers. In some ways, the book almost has the feel of a mystery with the secret of St. Philomena lying at the center. There are some big themes at play in the story, such as the meaning of war and who truly pays the price, that Masterton never answers but does a good job framing in a way that forces the reader to think. As a reader with a close relative who is a war veteran and who has been paying the price for his service for years after his duty was fulfilled, these are questions that I am familiar with and that I feel Masterton handled deftly. The true horror is not what is happening at St. Philomena. It is what caused it.



This novel is a bit of a departure from Masterton’s recent releases in that it is much slower in building toward a climax, but this only makes the emotion behind the story more powerful. Masterton takes on some larger themes in this novel and takes the time to build them. The House at Phantom Park is not my favorite Masterton novel, but it is still better than most of its peers. My biggest issue with the story is that the ending seemed a bit rushed after the lengthy buildup, but this did not keep it from being a terrifying yet enjoyable read. Masterton has a keen sense of what horror truly is and that is on display in this novel. Masterton’s books are not for everyone. It takes a strong stomach to get through parts of his books, including this one, and an open mind. But to Masterton’s fans, and those who are brave enough to enter his dark mind, The House at Phantom Park is another must-read novel from one of the best in the genre.



I would like to thank Head of Zeus and NetGalley for this review copy. The House at Phantom Park is available now.

Creepy, weird and also gripping- a story that really grabbed me, although it was initially a very slow burn. It slowly picked up and then afterwards, I was totally hooked! Old war hospitals coupled with modern day mystery did it for me!

Thanks NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review

The House at Phantom Park is creepy, dark, and gave me the chills while reading! Fans of the horror genre won't want to miss this one!

I loved this horror book, the setting was so creepy (love any that are based around haunted hospitals/institutions)

The descriptions of the soldiers completely had me hooked/terrified, this would be amazing as a TV series.

No spoilers as usual, if you want to scare the bejesus out of yourself, read this!!

I throughly enjoyed this novel. In fact, it’s one of the few lately that has held my attention throughout the entire story. While I could see a few things coming, I never felt like rushing though it. I would definitely recommend it to friends.

I expected this book to scare me but unfortunately it didn't. This one was more of a mystery than horror.
A unique story for sure, but the pacing was definitely a problem for me which killed the reading experience.

Thanks to NetGalley for letting read this book. A haunted hospital, what could be better? Trying to convert it into housing while being haunted and trying to convince themselves that nothing is really happening. This was a good book and creepy, but it took me awhile to get into.

The book started off right from the start and I liked that as I have never seen a horror without an unnecessary build up. The plot was interesting as well and hooked me in right from the start. However the dialogue felt fake and forced and that really did not let me enjoy the book

3.5 Stars

Lillian Chesterfield and her colleague David are in charge of covering the gorgeous former St Philomena's military hospital - a Jacobean-style mansion with great views and luscious gardens - and, as it so happens, plenty of spirits. And these spirits are not benevolent. They begin attacking the living every chance they get, and Lillian struggles with her own disbelief in spirits and the occult as the incidents escalate. As more and more people are dragged into the fray, the group must figure out what's going on and fast if they want to survive.

This story really jumps off right from the beginning and doesn't let up even for a second. The action is really gruesome and quick throughout the book and we're left hanging on trying to figure out what's going on as the book progresses. And it's really interesting as we get further into the book and learn what's going on with the hospital and the history of those who once inhabited it.

Lillian was kind of annoying with her constant refusal to see the reality of what was going on. She was so insistent that it was "protestors" that she wouldn't even entertain the idea that it could be paranormal until it was literally staring her in the face. I wanted to shake her at times. Also, there was another thing that was staring her in the face the whole time (I don't really want to mention it specifically, I'll let you figure it out.) that made me want to yell at her for to seeing the obvious. It was right. there.

But overall I have to say I couldn't stop reading until I found out what was going to happen at the end. I was hooked as the story developed more and more and I wanted to see how they were going to get out of what felt like an impossible situation. It really was quite interesting and very spooky.

Perfect for Halloween or the dark winter nights ahead!

with all due respect, i picked up this book 3 separate times and i simply couldn't force myself to read anymore. i'm not sure what exactly makes the characters so unbearable, but jesus christ. the dialogue between all of them felt fake and forced. the plot didn't real pique my interest, so i'm, unfortunately, going to have the DNF this one.

Absolutely amazing read! Such a captivating read! Amazing cover art that was super eye catching would definitely recommend to all!

3.5 upped to 4
I found it disturbing and quite terrifying even if the femaile characters were a bit weird and not very realistic.
Horror-wise it works and it was very creepy. There's a lot going on and it kept me hooked even if it's a bit slow.
I suppose it's not the best book to start reading Masterson even if it's a good horror.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

It’s that time of year when scary books should be read! This book jumped out at me and whilst I’ve read books by this author before, never one of his horror reads! The House at Phantom Park is an unsettling read, focussing on St Philomena’s Military Hospital which was closed and is now due for redevelopment. Lilian Chesterfield is overseeing the project, but when two of her contractors end up seriously ill and mysterious screams are heard in the disused hospital, you do have to wonder if there is something very strange going on!

I enjoyed this book, although I did think it was a little predictable at times! There were plenty of scary moments, and whilst not technically a ghost story, there was enough suspense built up to keep me interested in the story. Disused hospitals are always going to be creepy, and St Philomena’s is no exception! As with most horror books or films, I found myself cursing the main characters when they kept returning to the creepy building like nothing had happened! If I had seen or heard some of what went on, I’d have been out of those doors so fast never to return! It was gory and gruesome at times, and there are descriptions of soldiers’ injuries and deaths in bombings in Afghanistan, so if that is a trigger point you may wish to avoid this book. Overall though, it was enough of a scary read to give me that pre-Halloween fix. If you’re looking to be jump scared by supernatural forces and evil entities, then this could be the book for you!