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A Plethora of Phantoms
(Spirited Encounters Book 2)
By Penny Hampson
(Spirited Encounters Book 2)
By Penny Hampson
Publication Date: 3rd February 2026
Publisher: PP&M Publishing
Print Length: 259 Pages
Genre: Paranormal Ghost Romance / Gay Romance
Whose footsteps in the dark?
He is heir to the earldom of Batheaston and lives in an elegant, stately home, but handsome twenty-something Freddie Lanyon is not a happy man. Not only is he gay and dreading coming out to his family, but he’s also troubled by ghosts that nobody else can see.
When Freddie’s impulsive purchase of an antique dressing case triggers even more ghostly happenings with potentially catastrophic consequences, he has to take action.
Freddie contacts charismatic psychic Marcus Spender for help and feels an immediate attraction to this handsome antique dealer –– a feeling that is mutual. But the pair’s investigations unearth shocking, long-buried secrets, which prove a major challenge to their task of laying unhappy spirits to rest and to their blossoming relationship.
Being brave isn’t one of Freddie’s standout qualities, but he’ll need all the courage he can muster to rid himself of wayward phantoms and get his life on track.
A Plethora of Phantoms is an uplifting ghostly tale about love, friendship, and acceptance.
Praise
“Plethora of Phantoms” by Penny Hampson is a richly atmospheric novel that blends paranormal suspense with emotional introspection, grounding its supernatural intrigue in the intimate realities of family, identity and belonging.
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Review – Five Stars
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A Plethora of Phantoms is a wonderfully atmospheric blend of country-house mystery, romance, and the supernatural, with just enough unease running beneath the surface to keep everything feeling slightly off in the best possible way. From the outset, there’s a quiet sense that something in Lanyon Park is not quite as settled as it ought to be, and that feeling lingers throughout.
Freddie is an immediately engaging protagonist. He’s thoughtful, responsible, and perhaps a little too used to keeping things to himself, which makes him both easy to sympathise with and quietly frustrating at times. There’s a real sense of internal conflict in him — between duty and desire, between what he feels and what he allows himself to say — and watching that gradually shift is one of the most satisfying aspects of the book.
Marcus was the character who stood out most for me. There’s a calmness to him, but also a depth that becomes clearer as the story unfolds. He brings a kind of steady presence to what is, increasingly, a rather unsteady situation, and his dynamic with Freddie works beautifully. Their relationship develops with a mix of tension, warmth, and immediacy that feels both intense and believable.
The setting is particularly well done. Lanyon Park feels lived-in and real, not just as a backdrop but as something active within the story. The sense of history is constant — not in an overwhelming way, but in a quiet, persistent one, as though the house itself remembers more than it lets on.
I also really appreciated how the supernatural elements are handled. The haunting is not simply there for effect; it’s tied closely to the emotional core of the story. As the mystery unfolds, it becomes clear that what’s being uncovered is not just what happened, but why it still matters.
The plot builds at a steady pace, layering revelation upon revelation without rushing towards resolution. Each discovery adds something new, often complicating rather than simplifying matters, which keeps the story engaging throughout.
This is a warm, character-driven story with a strong sense of atmosphere and a compelling emotional thread running through it. It manages to be both comforting and quietly unsettling, which is not an easy balance to strike.
A thoroughly enjoyable read, and one that lingers pleasantly after the final page.
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Penny Hampson
Penny Hampson writes mysteries, and because she has a passion for history, you’ll find her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a traditional Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel and the first of her Gentlemen Series. There are now four novels in the series, with the latest, An Adventurer’s Contract, released in November 2024. Penny also enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with a hint of the paranormal, because where do ghosts come from but the past? The Unquiet Spirit, a spooky mystery/romance set in Cornwall, is the first in the Spirited Encounters Series. Look out for A Plethora of Phantoms coming soon.
Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).
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