How To Catch A Ghost : A haunted hotel thriller of vengeful spirits and dark secrets - Ben Cheetham

How To Catch A Ghost : A haunted hotel thriller of vengeful spirits and dark secrets - Ben Cheetham

Ben Cheetham

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Published 22 October 2026

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  • Pages · 348 pages
  • Publication Date · 22/10/2026
  • Genre · Horror & ghost stories
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How do you catch the uncatchable?There is a hotel. And in that hotel there is a room. And in that room, something terrible happened. Hugh was only ten at the time. Twenty-five years have passed, but he is still stuck in that moment. Every night when he closes his eyes, he sees the blood. So much blood. On the bed, the walls, the carpet. Now Hugh is returning to the hotel where his life changed forever. Something stole his childhood that stormy night, and he is determined to uncover the truth. But how do you fight what cannot be seen or touched? Hugh believes he has the answer. He has built a trap, not for flesh and blood, but for the entity that haunts the hotel. Hugh is about to risk everything-his marriage, his life, even his soul-to do the impossible: catch a ghost. How to Catch a Ghost is a standalone supernatural thriller in The Devil's Ledger series, perfect for fans of haunted hotels, vengeful spirits, gothic suspense, and ghost stories that linger long after the last page. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Devil's Ledger series:? ? ? ? ? It really challenges the reader to contemplate what true evil is. ? ? ? ? ? I had to know what happened at the hotel. ? ? ? ? ? It's a real page turner with great twists and turns. Loved every page. ? ? ? ? ? This book was excellent. Nice pace, great story line and fantastic ending. ? ? ? ? ? A must for anyone who loves suspense, mystery and horror. �

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