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The Haunting of Matthew Keys Kindle Edition

by Michael S. Vassel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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Tortured in the present, haunted by his past.

After losing his wife, Samantha, in a horrible accident, it takes several months for Matt to realize his friends and family are right. He needs to move on with his life. He needs to let the past be the past.

Reluctant but resolute, Matt takes their advice. But, from the moment he steps back into the dating world, bizarre incidences start happening around him. Objects throughout his house are inexplicably damaged. His car's tires are mysteriously slashed. A pitcher of water abruptly flies across a table at him. And people he cares about are being seriously injured.

Adding to these occurrences is the sudden appearance of his wife's perfume throughout his house - the place he used to call their home.

Tormented by these manifestations, and troubled by haunting nightmares, Matt feels he is not alone. He knows, deep down, that his love has not left this world.

Are his feelings mistaken? Is his wife truly trying to harm him? Or is it something else; a malicious entity trying to end his life?
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  4. Publication date
    October 31, 2019
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5 Stars - Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
The Haunting of Matthew Keys by Michael S. Vassel is compelling reading. It starts off as a gentle story about a man moving on after losing his wife, a story that gradually creeps up a hill; when it reaches the top, hold on to your hats. This is an incredibly well-written story, full of suspense that grows throughout, gradually building up and then letting go as it takes you on a rollercoaster race towards the bottom. The characters are really well developed and the story moves between the present and the past with ease, building up the backstories of the major characters. There are plenty of twists and turns and the clues are there but you won't spot them until the last minute when the whole story comes together. And you probably won't suspect the ending either - it certainly came as a surprise to me. Great story, I really enjoyed this book. Michael S. Vassel is definitely an author to watch out for.

5 Stars - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
I really enjoyed this concise, sharp thriller for its many interesting psychological properties and the very satisfying way that the plot comes together as a whole right at the very end. Author Michael S. Vassel has created a truly successful work with this cohesion of mind and spirit, putting poor Matthew at the center of a powerful and malevolent tale just as he is at his most vulnerable. The writing style allows for plenty of tension and emotive moments, poised on a knife-edge between tenderness in grief and sudden, violent possibilities. There are plenty of smatterings of horror and paranormal for fans of those genres, but it is the commitment to the psychological at its very core that makes this work both realistic and genuinely frightening throughout. Overall, The Haunting of Matthew Keys is a super and highly recommended work of thriller fiction, not to be missed.

From the Author

Voted Cleveland's Best Local Author/Writer in 2023, Michael has written several thrillers and dark fantasy novels. These include "The Castle Chronicles" series, the short story collection "Bits & Bites: Tales from a Twisted Mind," the psychological thriller "The Haunting of Matthew Keys," and his bestselling dystopian thriller, "THE FALL"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YNYXY21
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookBaby; 1st edition (October 31, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1232 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Voted Cleveland's Best Local Author/Writer in 2023, Michael has written several thrillers and dark fantasy novels. These include “The Castle Chronicles” series, the short story collection "Bits & Bites: Tales from a Twisted Mind," the psychological thriller "The Haunting of Matthew Keys,” and his bestselling dystopian thriller, “THE FALL”

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
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Karen Draves
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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Both my husband and I enjoyed this book. Very interesting reading.
The ending was a huge surprise!
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mandi
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book! I really enjoyed it !
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
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This was a really great read. Some typos here and there but not nearly enough to make u crazy or not be able to understand what’s going on in this story. I really enjoyed the characters especially Matt ! Totally worth reading. Once I started Reading it I didn’t put it down until I had finished the book! I looked for more to read by this author as soon as I finished it and that’s always a good sign too!
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Martha L. Roach
2.0 out of 5 stars Not my fave
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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Wanted to like this—the reviews made me think the plot would be super suspenseful. Not so much—villain was fairly obvious. Had a hard time with all the repetitive Gen whatever slang. Also disliked Matt’s dating so many women at once that it was hard to keep them straight and that Matt thought his future was with whichever one he’d seen last. HATED the ending. This one wasn’t for me.
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Dandy
5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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THis was a pretty good little story. Kept my interest. *Spoiler Alert* The ending caught me by total surprise, was very brutal. Liked it well enough to send a copy to my oldest granddaughter.
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Stephen Strange
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read. Creepy. The end made me cry.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2019
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Loved this book. A couple typos here and there, but all and all a great story. Was creeped out at points. The end made me cry.
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D Morrow
5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected Ending is the Real Haunting
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
How do you pick up the pieces when you're young and your soulmate has been unexpectedly snatched away far too soon? Well developed first-person narrative finds Matt Keys trying to navigate this scenario. It focuses largely on his need for companionship and reluctance to move too quickly, feeling that he's betraying the memory of his deceased wife, Sammy. But his deceased wife may well be watching over him from beyond. The ending was completely unexpected. Enjoyed this very much and look forward to reading more by the author.
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Danielle haas
5.0 out of 5 stars Mounting Tension Keeps You Guessing Until the End!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
The Haunting of Matthew Keys by Michael S. Vassel tells an endearing, yet torturous love story in a way that only a gripping psychological thriller can. The story begins at a funereal and shows a grieving Matthew saying goodbye to his beloved wife, Sammy. Vassel then blends memories and present-day in a way that the reader is able to witness Matthew and Sammy’s love story while watching him try to move on with his life and dip his toe into the new world of dating.

As Matthew takes the plunge and opens himself to the possibility of a less lonely life, things start to happen. Weird noises, the scent of his wife’s perfume, accidents to those around him. Each chapter amps up the tension and builds a list of questions in the readers mind. A spiraling tale of twists and turns ensues, leaving this reader guessing more than once at who—or what—is behind Matthew’s misfortune.

A great novel that keeps you guessing until the end—then cringing with delight and terror until the truth is uncovered and fate of Matthew Keys is revealed.
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Gretchen Garibaldi
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended psychological thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019
What a profound psychological thriller. I could not put this book down and read it one day! The author has an incredible talent with character development which at times were enigmatic. There are many twists and turns that will keep you staggered and stunned. There is also a lot of emotional attachment to the characters. This book will keep you guessing till the very end……
Good read, highly recommend!
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