Affinity's Window by Douglas L. Wilson is a thoroughly entertaining ghost story centred around young Affinity Bell, the 7-year-old daughter of a wealthy family. Told in two parts, one set in the 1944 and the other in 1974 the story follows an investigative writer, Tanner Dann, who is travelling the USA in search of haunted houses to write an expose on Ghost hauntings in America. Tanner, along with two psychics, Linda and her daughter Claire, travel to Bell Manor to uncover the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Affinity in the 1940s.
The story is enjoyable, and the characters are well thought out. My only complaint is the repetitious nature of the story as there are several sections, particularly towards the end, where you get the same scene from each of the different characters. It's not a significant problem, but I did find it slowed the ending down when it seemed to want to power ahead.
I've already bought the sequel, Awakening, and I look forward to seeing how the story progresses.
If you like ghost stories, this is one you can't afford to miss.
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I am not going to lie- this book scared the cr@p out of me! It definitely delivers on the promise held in the blurb, that’s for sure. I read long into the night because I need to know what was going on and how everything would play out. I had so many scenarios running through my mind- but the story kept me guessing right till the end. It creeped me out so badly (in a great way), that I left the lights on when I finally went to bed. The story has a tightly woven, dark and twisty plot. I was completely engrossed right from the very first page, and couldn’t put it down till I had read every last word. I was looking over my shoulder the whole time, completely caught up in the creepy, chilling, hair-raising atmosphere that the story creates. And I admit to checking every room, behind the doors, in the closets, and under the beds- before I finally felt somewhat comfortable enough to go to bed. And it’s been a long time since a story has affected me to that extent- so kudos and well played Mr. Wilson!
Affinity’s Window by Douglas L. Wilson is the first book of his that I have read. I was looking for something a little different from what I had been reading of late, so when I saw this book in my social media feed- I knew I had to read it. It is everything it claims to be. A supernatural scare-fest, but with a cleverly woven, complex, and multi-layered storyline. Yes, the story dips into the horror pool- but there is so much more to it than that. A thought-provoking ‘horror- in a thrilling psychological way. Mr. Wilson turned the dial on gripping suspense up to maximum- while masterfully choreographing all the interconnected details and sprinkling ‘twisty’ bits throughout the story to keep us really guessing and on the edge of our seats.
I felt like I was right there in the story, experiencing everything alongside the characters. I felt their fear, pain, anguish, hate, anger, and terror- as well as the palpable ‘evil’ presence that lurks inside Bell Manor.
Mr. Wilson really knows how to spin a terrifying story- and has a knack for drawing you in and keeping your eyes glued to the pages, when all you want to do is slam the book and hide in the corner. I am still thinking about the story long after finishing it- and will probably continue to look over my shoulder and under the bed for the foreseeable future. And I love that it affected me like that. That’s a sure sign of a great writer. I will definitely be reading more of Mr. Wilson’s work! I can’t wait to see what else he has in store for me!
Thank you, Mr. Wilson!
I am not going to lie- this book scared the cr@p out of me! It definitely delivers on the promise held in the blurb, that’s for sure. I read long into the night because I need to know what was going on and how everything would play out. I had so many scenarios running through my mind- but the story kept me guessing right till the end. It creeped me out so badly (in a great way), that I left the lights on when I finally went to bed. The story has a tightly woven, dark and twisty plot. I was completely engrossed right from the very first page, and couldn’t put it down till I had read every last word. I was looking over my shoulder the whole time, completely caught up in the creepy, chilling, hair-raising atmosphere that the story creates. And I admit to checking every room, behind the doors, in the closets, and under the beds- before I finally felt somewhat comfortable enough to go to bed. And it’s been a long time since a story has affected me to that extent- so kudos and well played Mr. Wilson!
Affinity’s Window by Douglas L. Wilson is the first book of his that I have read. I was looking for something a little different from what I had been reading of late, so when I saw this book in my social media feed- I knew I had to read it. It is everything it claims to be. A supernatural scare-fest, but with a cleverly woven, complex, and multi-layered storyline. Yes, the story dips into the horror pool- but there is so much more to it than that. A thought-provoking ‘horror- in a thrilling psychological way. Mr. Wilson turned the dial on gripping suspense up to maximum- while masterfully choreographing all the interconnected details and sprinkling ‘twisty’ bits throughout the story to keep us really guessing and on the edge of our seats.
I felt like I was right there in the story, experiencing everything alongside the characters. I felt their fear, pain, anguish, hate, anger, and terror- as well as the palpable ‘evil’ presence that lurks inside Bell Manor.
Mr. Wilson really knows how to spin a terrifying story- and has a knack for drawing you in and keeping your eyes glued to the pages, when all you want to do is slam the book and hide in the corner. I am still thinking about the story long after finishing it- and will probably continue to look over my shoulder and under the bed for the foreseeable future. And I love that it affected me like that. That’s a sure sign of a great writer. I will definitely be reading more of Mr. Wilson’s work! I can’t wait to see what else he has in store for me!
Thank you, Mr. Wilson!
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BGuiton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not for the faint hearted
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2020Verified Purchase
I would advise you to read this book during the day and not before bed, if you don’t want to invite any nightmares! A frightening mix of horror and the paranormal, that plunges us straight into the corridors of Bell Manor, where young Affinity Bell is terrified of the ghostly apparitions she encounters there.
The eerie atmosphere and prevailing evil is palpable and, for me, even Affinity’s precious doll, Mr. Moppet, which she relies on for protection, had a sinister dimension to it. As supernatural forces come into play, the fear and foreboding this engenders in the reader is reminiscent of Stephen King’s The Shining, although this is a very different story.
Affinity’s Window has a unique twist on the usual ghostly tales, which are often predictable. But the book really comes into its own when it switches to the present day, involving a writer searching for proof that ghosts really do exist and two psychics he enlists to help him explore Bell Manor.
Douglas L Wilson possesses a wonderful imagination and certainly knows how to heighten the tension in a tale of intrigue and horror that never lets up. His style is compelling and the writing excellent. The cleverly structured plot held me in thrall throughout and I look forward to reading the sequel ‘Awakening’. If you haven’t already done so, I recommend you give this author a try. I’m awarding this book a well deserved 5*
The eerie atmosphere and prevailing evil is palpable and, for me, even Affinity’s precious doll, Mr. Moppet, which she relies on for protection, had a sinister dimension to it. As supernatural forces come into play, the fear and foreboding this engenders in the reader is reminiscent of Stephen King’s The Shining, although this is a very different story.
Affinity’s Window has a unique twist on the usual ghostly tales, which are often predictable. But the book really comes into its own when it switches to the present day, involving a writer searching for proof that ghosts really do exist and two psychics he enlists to help him explore Bell Manor.
Douglas L Wilson possesses a wonderful imagination and certainly knows how to heighten the tension in a tale of intrigue and horror that never lets up. His style is compelling and the writing excellent. The cleverly structured plot held me in thrall throughout and I look forward to reading the sequel ‘Awakening’. If you haven’t already done so, I recommend you give this author a try. I’m awarding this book a well deserved 5*

Cadence
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2020Verified Purchase
I would describe the general feel of this book as The Shining, if it had been written by James Herbert instead of Stephen King. Mostly it's a very good tale. Though it does contain the worst sex scene I've ever read but at least that made me laugh. I also noticed an error or two that could easily be fixed with a bit more proof reading/editing. Also to my mind the only likable characters are Affinity and Claire and I'm not sure that was the intention. The worst part of the book is the Danny and Linda before Claire turns up section but stick with it because it the second half is as good as the awesome Prelude and flashback to Danny's childhood. The ending isn't what I would've chosen but I don't hate it. A couple more niggles, worth raising: I take issue with the drunk driving. Overuse of "Lead on McDuff". First time was fine.

Honeybees
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2019Verified Purchase
I just finished reading Affinity's Window by Douglas L. Wilson after staying up most of the night reading just to find out what happened next.
The author has created what I would call a spine chilling ghostly horror story and I'm always the first to admit I'm not a big reader of horror but I could not put this one down if you get the opportunity to pick a copy up it's well worth taking the time to read.
In the old nursery rhyme 'What Are Little Boys Made Of ?' there is line which goes like this
What are little girls made of ?
Sugar and spice
And everything nice
When Douglas L. Wilson wrote Affinity's Window he was definitely not thinking about these lines when he created his character Affinity Bell , she is one little girl you wouldn't won't to find yourself along with day or night.
Read the book to find out why you won't be disappointed .
The author has created what I would call a spine chilling ghostly horror story and I'm always the first to admit I'm not a big reader of horror but I could not put this one down if you get the opportunity to pick a copy up it's well worth taking the time to read.
In the old nursery rhyme 'What Are Little Boys Made Of ?' there is line which goes like this
What are little girls made of ?
Sugar and spice
And everything nice
When Douglas L. Wilson wrote Affinity's Window he was definitely not thinking about these lines when he created his character Affinity Bell , she is one little girl you wouldn't won't to find yourself along with day or night.
Read the book to find out why you won't be disappointed .

J. Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eerie brilliance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2018Verified Purchase
A story that seemed to intrigue me from the get go and it just pulled me in and drew me down into the dark eeriness.
Starting with what seemed an old fashioned haunted house tale with a very odd almost sinister little girl moves swiftly years later to a guy with a history and now on a supernatural kick wanting to write a book about haunted places. He brings in a supposed psychic who is the real deal but not as powerful as her daughter and things get more and more twisted.
A real fun read for all who like supernatural, haunted house stories.
Starting with what seemed an old fashioned haunted house tale with a very odd almost sinister little girl moves swiftly years later to a guy with a history and now on a supernatural kick wanting to write a book about haunted places. He brings in a supposed psychic who is the real deal but not as powerful as her daughter and things get more and more twisted.
A real fun read for all who like supernatural, haunted house stories.

T. Dar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Square to round, it be the key!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2020Verified Purchase
What a book! I like a good horror story, but this was something else. A genuinely haunting supernatural tale with beautiful, clever writing and lots of twists and turns. Very involving. Certainly not for the faint of heart, but well worth the purchase and the read. A great book! Hats off to the author.