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Possession Kindle Edition

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A terrifying novel of a young man who is willing to defy everything. Even death...

Fabian Hightower has been killed in a car crash. At least, that is what a policeman is asking Alex, his mother to believe. But Alex knows she saw him that morning - at a time when he must have been dead.

When the funeral is over Alex tries hard to forget her bizarre experience. But her mind seems to be playing strange tricks on her, turning her grief into horror. When she turns to a medium her worst fears are realised. Fabian has unfinished business and he is determined to come back. But why?

Whatever the answer, something terrifies the medium so much she refuses to return. Alex longs to
turn to others for support. But there is a secret about Fabian that only she knows - a secret she must never share...

'One of the best crime writers in the business.' Karin Slaughter

'Genuinely frightening ... only Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Stephen King's The Shining have scared me as much.' Evening Standard

Read more from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace novels:

Possession
Dreamer
Sweet Heart
Twilight
Prophecy
Host
Alchemist
Denial
The Truth
Faith

* Each Peter James novel can be read as a standalone*

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This mediocre horror thriller is British writer James's fourth novel, but the first to be published in this country. When divorcee Alex Hightower's 20-year-old son Fabian is killed in an auto accident, strange things begin to happen, and Alex comes to believe the boy is trying to make contact with her. Thoroughly shaken, she does some investigating and learns that Fabian was not the charming adolescent she had believed him to be. In fact, he may have murdered an ex-girlfriend. A seance with a psychic only confirms Alex's fears that Fabian's angry spirit wants to return, with her help. Events build to an explosion of violence and death, but just when Alex feels free, there is a final horrifying development. Unfortunately, James relies on repetitious, stale effects: rooms grow cold rapidly, friends and strangers whisper in sinister tones, "He wants to come back." We are often told that Alex is frightened, but the writing is so mechanical that the reader rarely feels anything but irritation. 100,000 first printing; major ad/promo.
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About the Author

Peter James is a UK No. 1 bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. With a total of 13 Sunday Times No. 1s under his belt, he has achieved global book sales of over 19 million copies to date, and has been translated into 37 languages.
Synonymous with plot-twisting page-turners, Peter has garnered an army of loyal fans throughout his storytelling career - which also included stints writing for TV and producing films. He has won over 40 awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger. Many of Peter's novels have been adapted for film, TV and stage.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GVFXYJ2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orion (October 7, 2010)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2010
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 573 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,698,053 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,806 in Technothrillers (Kindle Store)
- #4,000 in Heist Thrillers
- #8,522 in Kidnapping Thrillers

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Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.

Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger.

To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage – the most recent being Looking Good Dead.

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jean stead

Posession

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014

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Peter James is my favourite author and I have enjoyed all of his books. This book is a stand alone book and is quite spooky and really makes you think there may be more than we think about the afterlife. A book that you will not be able to put down.

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Big Al

Bid Al Says!

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013

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Another good effort from Peter James and inline with his other works. A good, solid read that's a bit scary and thought provoking!

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Tony Mayston

You have to really like the supernatural to enjoy this book

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016

I found this book well written in terms of character description but hardly a page turner.After page 200 or so it became more interesting although I wasn't sure which was reality or thoughts in Alex's mind.

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016

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This one kept me glued to the book from the beginning. Peter James is incapable of writing a bad book whether it be in this genre or his Roy Grace murder mysteries. Sizzling stuff!

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2009

I enjoyed this book tremendously. The first page had me hooked and I read through the rest of the book with eagerness, wanting to know the outcomes. The main character loses her son in a car accident and sets out on a quest to determine what happened when she experiences some supernatural events. The events become more frequent and sinister leading her to a frightening conclusion. There were a few minor loose ends at the end of the book, which is why I only gave it a 4. I have read other books by Peter James and have become a fan of his.

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anne johnson

So-so

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2002

I got this from my public library and it looked so good on the surface. I read the whole thing but I am not at all sure who did what, when and why. What happened to David? Otto? Carrie? Phillip? And Alex????? It was a supernatural, ghost story, I think, but there were really no good answers on the last page. HEllo, Mother!!! I wish the reader from Australia would email me about this and other interesting books we like.

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2015

I'm a great fan of Peter James, but this book left me wondering what was going on! Perhaps I missed something but what was Otto's role? Was he possessed by Fabian? You can see how confused I am....,can anyone please tell me what they think?

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Janet Os

A creepy ghost story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2023

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This is a chilling tale which leaves the reader feeling spooked. Peter James never fails to grip the reader from page one. An entertaining ghost story which also makes the reader think.

Ann Oliver

Too weird

Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2019

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Kind of weird - not his best work

Shuhaib Hameed

But with a better climax it would have been a unique one

Reviewed in India on August 29, 2015

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The novel gripped me from the start. But as it climaxed it lost its momentum and fizzled. The questions raised by the author still lingers. But with a better climax it would have been a unique one.

Frenchie

gripping tale

Reviewed in France on August 1, 2014

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Right from the start this book makes it difficult to put down. A real page turner. Not his usual style, but Peter James always tells a good story and I always feel he really knows his geography.

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