The Uninvited Reviews |
Must read!!!, September 1, 2008
By Tracey Regnold "Sunflowr" (Lewisville, TX)
The Uninvited is a gripping tale that you won't want to put down! I read this book in 2
sittings, but could have done it in 1 sitting. The first part of the story is your basic ghost
story, but by the time the tale is finished, you will not believe what has happened to Mr.
Lachance and his family, friends, associates, etc. I do hope that the house on Union Street
is no longer for rent...and if so, someone needs to put a BEWARE sign in the front yard!
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How good does that deal look? , August 31, 2008
By Book Wormette (Seattle WA)
LaChance/Laura Long-Helbig in this chilling "true" story tell of LaChance's struggle as a
single father struggling to pick up the pieces of his and his children's lives once their mom
walks out. LaChance finds himself lured into the perfect house at the seeminly perfect
price. That is until he finds the price is his and his children's souls!
The story seems a typical "ghost story" in some ways until LaChance has to face a choice
of whether to walk away from the truth he knows about the house he had by then left or
to take on the burden of doing the right thing by another person who eventually comes to
live in the haunted house.
At this point the story becomes a story of friendship despite all odds and of belief despite
all doubts.
I was so enthralled by this story I read it in a single sitting - not wanting to stop till I knew
the end. This story is one to haunt home renters and buyers alike as they go out to rent or
buy their next home. What if that place that seemed like such a deal was really such a trap?
I loved how LaChance didn't paint over the darkness of the struggles with his faith or how
he reacted at times when he found himself facing things few could ever imagine. I will be
show casing this book for review-in our newsletter for the Seattle Metaphysical Library in
October 2008. This is a book to make one wonder - did I really leave that light on?? Help
other customers find the most helpful reviews
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
The Union Nightmare Saga, August 19, 2008
By The Chipster "The Literatti" (Florida)
In May of 2001 Steven LaChance stepped from his vehicle along with his young daughter
and two sons to appraise the house they sought to call home. The two-story house
seemed to be appraising them as well, looking down at the family from behind two
sentient oak trees.
... The right house at the right price for the right family...
For the father of three, he certainly hoped so. The spacious three -bedroom home would
be a welcome respite from the cramped quarters of the past and the large yard was perfect
for his growing and rambunctious boys.
"Now, you do understand the responsibility that comes with living in an old house such
as this?" The eclectic landlord posed.
"Oh, yes. I understand. It's beautiful," Steven replied.
But Steven couldn't possibly understand what lay in wait for him and his family, no one
could before him and no one did after. For $600 a month the historic Union house was a
dream come true... a dream that quickly transformed into a living nightmare within a home
owned by the dead...
The Uninvited is the harrowing true story of Steven LaChance, his family's tenure in the
Union house and the triumph of a woman who would become a close friend to LaChance
and an unwitting victim of the house that screamed.
As a paranormal investigator and collector of books based on first hand accounts of
violent hauntings, The Uninvited is one of the most well written and informative tales of
such an account put to print today. From the enigmatic history of the town of Union,
Missouri to the phenomena experienced by both the author, his children and the family
that would occupy the house afterwards, is nothing short of amazing.
The Uninvited and its portent will not be lost of the casual reader or student of paranormal
study. From black figures stalking the darkened halls at night to the appearance of
phantom wolves, psychological attacks as well as sexual assaults, this book will keep
your hands glued to its pages and asking yourself whether or not you turned off that light...
From fear and despair witness first hand the transformation of one man, a loving father of
three to a warrior willing to risk his own sanity and emotional wellbeing to wade back into
the murky waters of the goings on at the Union house in order to save more than one life...
Arguably one of the most terrifying books written about one of the most vicious
hauntings in modern history, The Uninvited is as much about spiritual redemption and
responsibility for your fellow man as it is about the evil whose roots burrow deep into the
earth beneath the cellar of the Union house...
However, if such "fiction" does not sway you, there is a three-bedroom house freshly
painted for rent in Union, Missouri some fifty miles south-west of St. Louis.
...A "lovely home, just full of historic charm."
It is a home most suitable for children.
The elderly landlord will make that clear before you ever sign the lease.
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So Scary, So True!, August 18, 2008
By Teresa E. Skyler "Miss Teddy" (Virginia Beach, VA)
BOOK REVIEW by Miss Teddy Skyler. www.GhostFIREHaunts.com
THE UNINVITED
By Steven A. LaChance
With Laura Long-Helbig
Before I read this book I had heard it was Terms of Endearment meets Poltergeist. That is
a fairly close assessment. It is clear that Mr. LaChance opened his heart when he sat at
his computer to write. You clearly see his sincerity and his nature in its reading.
The Preface, which people often skip is not to be missed. It sets the stage for what is to
come. It is reminiscent of the campfire stories you hear as a child. and will have you
questioning what you think you know. Mr. LaChance writes as if he is speaking sincerely
to your soul. The Preface alone draws you in. Skeptics beware! This is a Skeptics story,
the story of a haunted survivor.
The story begins as a typical small town story complete with all the trappings of a typical
small town life. Childhood dreams of escape give way to marriage, birth, death and
divorce. This story is about a single father of young children doing what all single parents
do after divorce. They struggle to provide stability to the now rocky foundation of their
children's lives, they work to overcome the pain and put their lives back in order.
Sometimes it's a very long road. And when you see a light at the end of a tunnel you grab
it and think that now, finally, you are on the right track. In this case, it was an ad:
Three bedroom house for rent in Union, Missouri. Full in town living. Near most schools
and the city park. Perfect for families. A full country kitchen with up to date amenities.
Large living and dining area with original woodwork intact. Two bathrooms with mud
room. Full basement with fruit cellar attached. Large front porch and backyard perfect for
children. The right house, at the right price, for the right family.
Finally, the break they have been wishing for, a house, with a yard, individual rooms and
room enough for everyone to have their own space, a real home. The nightmare started
the same day they first stepped foot onto the property. What happens to Mr. LaChance,
his children and anyone unfortunate enough to come in contact with the house that is
"perfect for children" is nothing short of out and out war . Steven states that hind site is
20/20 and he should have known better, but that was when he was blissfully ignorant of
the world of demons, and demonic possession. Once you start The UNINVITED will find
yourself amazed at the strength and character of the oldest child, Lydia.
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By Tracey Regnold "Sunflowr" (Lewisville, TX)
The Uninvited is a gripping tale that you won't want to put down! I read this book in 2
sittings, but could have done it in 1 sitting. The first part of the story is your basic ghost
story, but by the time the tale is finished, you will not believe what has happened to Mr.
Lachance and his family, friends, associates, etc. I do hope that the house on Union Street
is no longer for rent...and if so, someone needs to put a BEWARE sign in the front yard!
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How good does that deal look? , August 31, 2008
By Book Wormette (Seattle WA)
LaChance/Laura Long-Helbig in this chilling "true" story tell of LaChance's struggle as a
single father struggling to pick up the pieces of his and his children's lives once their mom
walks out. LaChance finds himself lured into the perfect house at the seeminly perfect
price. That is until he finds the price is his and his children's souls!
The story seems a typical "ghost story" in some ways until LaChance has to face a choice
of whether to walk away from the truth he knows about the house he had by then left or
to take on the burden of doing the right thing by another person who eventually comes to
live in the haunted house.
At this point the story becomes a story of friendship despite all odds and of belief despite
all doubts.
I was so enthralled by this story I read it in a single sitting - not wanting to stop till I knew
the end. This story is one to haunt home renters and buyers alike as they go out to rent or
buy their next home. What if that place that seemed like such a deal was really such a trap?
I loved how LaChance didn't paint over the darkness of the struggles with his faith or how
he reacted at times when he found himself facing things few could ever imagine. I will be
show casing this book for review-in our newsletter for the Seattle Metaphysical Library in
October 2008. This is a book to make one wonder - did I really leave that light on?? Help
other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you?
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
The Union Nightmare Saga, August 19, 2008
By The Chipster "The Literatti" (Florida)
In May of 2001 Steven LaChance stepped from his vehicle along with his young daughter
and two sons to appraise the house they sought to call home. The two-story house
seemed to be appraising them as well, looking down at the family from behind two
sentient oak trees.
... The right house at the right price for the right family...
For the father of three, he certainly hoped so. The spacious three -bedroom home would
be a welcome respite from the cramped quarters of the past and the large yard was perfect
for his growing and rambunctious boys.
"Now, you do understand the responsibility that comes with living in an old house such
as this?" The eclectic landlord posed.
"Oh, yes. I understand. It's beautiful," Steven replied.
But Steven couldn't possibly understand what lay in wait for him and his family, no one
could before him and no one did after. For $600 a month the historic Union house was a
dream come true... a dream that quickly transformed into a living nightmare within a home
owned by the dead...
The Uninvited is the harrowing true story of Steven LaChance, his family's tenure in the
Union house and the triumph of a woman who would become a close friend to LaChance
and an unwitting victim of the house that screamed.
As a paranormal investigator and collector of books based on first hand accounts of
violent hauntings, The Uninvited is one of the most well written and informative tales of
such an account put to print today. From the enigmatic history of the town of Union,
Missouri to the phenomena experienced by both the author, his children and the family
that would occupy the house afterwards, is nothing short of amazing.
The Uninvited and its portent will not be lost of the casual reader or student of paranormal
study. From black figures stalking the darkened halls at night to the appearance of
phantom wolves, psychological attacks as well as sexual assaults, this book will keep
your hands glued to its pages and asking yourself whether or not you turned off that light...
From fear and despair witness first hand the transformation of one man, a loving father of
three to a warrior willing to risk his own sanity and emotional wellbeing to wade back into
the murky waters of the goings on at the Union house in order to save more than one life...
Arguably one of the most terrifying books written about one of the most vicious
hauntings in modern history, The Uninvited is as much about spiritual redemption and
responsibility for your fellow man as it is about the evil whose roots burrow deep into the
earth beneath the cellar of the Union house...
However, if such "fiction" does not sway you, there is a three-bedroom house freshly
painted for rent in Union, Missouri some fifty miles south-west of St. Louis.
...A "lovely home, just full of historic charm."
It is a home most suitable for children.
The elderly landlord will make that clear before you ever sign the lease.
****************************************************************************************************************
So Scary, So True!, August 18, 2008
By Teresa E. Skyler "Miss Teddy" (Virginia Beach, VA)
BOOK REVIEW by Miss Teddy Skyler. www.GhostFIREHaunts.com
THE UNINVITED
By Steven A. LaChance
With Laura Long-Helbig
Before I read this book I had heard it was Terms of Endearment meets Poltergeist. That is
a fairly close assessment. It is clear that Mr. LaChance opened his heart when he sat at
his computer to write. You clearly see his sincerity and his nature in its reading.
The Preface, which people often skip is not to be missed. It sets the stage for what is to
come. It is reminiscent of the campfire stories you hear as a child. and will have you
questioning what you think you know. Mr. LaChance writes as if he is speaking sincerely
to your soul. The Preface alone draws you in. Skeptics beware! This is a Skeptics story,
the story of a haunted survivor.
The story begins as a typical small town story complete with all the trappings of a typical
small town life. Childhood dreams of escape give way to marriage, birth, death and
divorce. This story is about a single father of young children doing what all single parents
do after divorce. They struggle to provide stability to the now rocky foundation of their
children's lives, they work to overcome the pain and put their lives back in order.
Sometimes it's a very long road. And when you see a light at the end of a tunnel you grab
it and think that now, finally, you are on the right track. In this case, it was an ad:
Three bedroom house for rent in Union, Missouri. Full in town living. Near most schools
and the city park. Perfect for families. A full country kitchen with up to date amenities.
Large living and dining area with original woodwork intact. Two bathrooms with mud
room. Full basement with fruit cellar attached. Large front porch and backyard perfect for
children. The right house, at the right price, for the right family.
Finally, the break they have been wishing for, a house, with a yard, individual rooms and
room enough for everyone to have their own space, a real home. The nightmare started
the same day they first stepped foot onto the property. What happens to Mr. LaChance,
his children and anyone unfortunate enough to come in contact with the house that is
"perfect for children" is nothing short of out and out war . Steven states that hind site is
20/20 and he should have known better, but that was when he was blissfully ignorant of
the world of demons, and demonic possession. Once you start The UNINVITED will find
yourself amazed at the strength and character of the oldest child, Lydia.
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