The Taster (Investigating Horror Book 1)

A labyrinthian cellar. A priceless wine collection. And a vengeful spirit who guards it for eternity.Hidden in the darkest depths of the famous wine taster Matthew Boudin’s cellar lies a secret – a collection of some of the rarest and most expensive wines the world has ever seen. Guarded by a maze of pitch-black corridors – and the embalmed corpse of the late Boudin himself – the collection has stood untouched for years.Professor Aldous Crane doesn’t believe in ghosts. Despite writing about the occult for over thirty years, he views their stories as a bit of fun and nothing more. But when he’s called to investigate Boudin’s infamous cellar, he soon realizes that the truth is something far more sinister.Stepping into ancient tunnels which have never seen the light of day, Professor Crane must discover what lurks in the shadows and put the mystery to rest. And while lost down there, he begins to understand that in every story there’s an element of truth –and sometimes, when you’re alone in the dark, the scary story is about you.If you love thrilling supernatural and occult stories packed with hair-raising suspense and tension which will keep you on the edge of your seat, then you won’t want to miss The Taster.

Matthew C., Book Blogger @haunted_by_humans

"Absolutely loving this horror series"

About the Author

Marc Layton is the internationally bestselling horror author of The Haunting Of Bridge Manor, The Evergreen Motel and The Evil Inside. The only child of American expats, he grew up on a farm in northern Germany, went to boarding school in a remote part of Scandinavia and then returned to his familial roots for University in New Hampshire where he then settled. As an avid traveler, a voracious reader and a professional antiques dealer, Layton is never at a loss for inspiration and ever since he can remember he's been consumed by the things that go bump in the night. Layton lives and works out of a cottage near the water in Portsmouth, NH and spends his free time hiking with his wife and trusty Australian Shepard Lily.

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