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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780778326762
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0778326764
Label: Mira
Manufacturer: Mira
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: September 29, 2009
Publisher: Mira
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Studio: Mira
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Product Description:
When Sarah McKinley is finally able to buy and restore the historic Florida mansion that she has always loved, she dismisses the horror stories of past residents vanishing and a long-dead housekeeper who practiced black magic. Then, in the midst of renovations, she makes a grim discovery. Hidden within the walls of Sarah's dream house are the remains of dozens of bodies—some dating back over a century.
The door to the past is blown wide open when Caleb Anderson, a private investigator, shows up at the mansion. He believes several current missing-persons cases are linked to the house and its dark past. Working together to find the connection and stop a contemporary killer, Sarah and Caleb are compelled to research the history of the haunted house, growing closer to each other even as the solution to the murders eludes them.
But there is one who knows the truth…a spirit who follows every move they make. Soon Caleb begins to fear that if he can't stay a step ahead, he could lose Sarah to a killer with an ability to transcend time in a quest for blood and sacrifice.
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If you read Heather Graham you know she interjects the paranormal in many of her writing lines or series (in this case the Harrison Investigations). This is an average read for a Graham book. She is a prolific writer so I don't want to spend my time going back through her list of books to find the one's that would fit the next sentence. BUT, this book seemed to be a compilation of many of her other books. The haunted house, the ghosts, the main characters etc. It seemed so familiar that I looked at the publication date a couple of times to make sure I hadn't read it before.
Others have rehashed the plot, so I won't. The city of St. Augustine, FL is the back drop for Caleb and Sarah's romance. The author does a good job of dropping in tidbits describing the city and its history to the point where you can visualize this old city and even be motivated to visit some day! She mentions Sarah is a historian, but then she has Sarah buying a house that she has loved forever--one would think Sarah would have taken the time to figure out the history. Caleb Anderson has a tie to the house and some psychic abilities; yet he also shows no curiosity as to why or how.
Compared to other books Ms. Graham has written in this series, I did feel she dropped the ball somewhat on the psychic aspects of her main characters. Both of them were evidently gifted with some abilities and you had Caleb denying it and Sarah totally unaware of her gifts. One would have thought since both of them were gifted, just being in the house Sarah purchased would have had little psychic brain farts going off!
This isn't a bad read, but it probably won't remain in your keep pile, more as a pass it along read!
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Was another of her books that kept you not wanting to put it down.Really kept you trying to figure out who done it...Real surprise ending.
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Well, I have to say it's the same thing again, freinds who work together, date each other and hang at the local bar/pub, new guy in town who happens to be a cop or PI, a murderer on the loose and a haunted city with some ghosts. She uses the same lines, plots etc but nevertheless the books are entertaining and keep you engrossed. My favorite part which she never fails to shock me with is who the killer is. It's always unexpected. Do not expext deep and profound literature here. It's just fun, light and scary reading. I highly recommend for the Halloween season and I'll continue to buy her books. At least Heather's consistant! LOL!!
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Though I love Heather Graham, I almost didn't read this book because of some of the low reviews. I am glad I did! She didn't disappoint me! If you like mystery books about old haunted mansions and ghosts with a little romance included, then this is the book to read. I read this book for a light read during fall break and couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed reading about the history of St. Augustine. Now I want to go there!
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Wow, there are some tough critics out there. Yes, the term "corpse magnet" is rather corny and used a bit too frequently, but the overall story is kind of fun and easy to read. If you are looking for a book that will compel you to sleep with your lights on and the dog on the bed then look elsewhere, but if you just want a light and easy read with some ghosts and mystery thrown in then you will probably enjoy this book. I am easily bored if books aren't engaging or interesting but had no trouble staying focused on this for a couple of nights.
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