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Haunted House Symphony
I thoroughly enjoyed Haunted House Mystery by Sue Latham, even though the paranormal is not my forte. The plot is well constructed and the conversations are straightforward. I am looking forward to future books to learn more about the characters and enjoy more mysterious ghostly episodes.
“On the day we got the first frantic phone call from Marsha Darnell, I was looking forward to a little bit of down time. We had spent most of the night before in a tavern inhabited by a particularly rambunctious poltergeist, and I had taken a thunk on the head from a flying beer bottle.”
This begins a tale of the team of Margo, Ernie, Sandy and Elaine. They investigate paranormal happenings in the small town of Indian Springs. They are called to look into inexplicable happenings in a house in the Victorian section of town that is being renovated by the new owner. There they discover a phenomenon and a centuries old mystery.
There are a few side stories that the author relates to show not all mysterious happening are paranormal – like finding a trio of squirrels in the attic of a sweet lady who is just sure her late husband is trying to contact her.
I am looking forward to more in the series as Ms. Latham recounts more exciting stories about these zany, but dedicated people. The humorous vein that runs through the story is great. I hope Ms. Latham keeps it in future stories of the team.
This is a fun book to read. You must get it and start reading about the people in the little town of Indian Springs.
“On the day we got the first frantic phone call from Marsha Darnell, I was looking forward to a little bit of down time. We had spent most of the night before in a tavern inhabited by a particularly rambunctious poltergeist, and I had taken a thunk on the head from a flying beer bottle.”
This begins a tale of the team of Margo, Ernie, Sandy and Elaine. They investigate paranormal happenings in the small town of Indian Springs. They are called to look into inexplicable happenings in a house in the Victorian section of town that is being renovated by the new owner. There they discover a phenomenon and a centuries old mystery.
There are a few side stories that the author relates to show not all mysterious happening are paranormal – like finding a trio of squirrels in the attic of a sweet lady who is just sure her late husband is trying to contact her.
I am looking forward to more in the series as Ms. Latham recounts more exciting stories about these zany, but dedicated people. The humorous vein that runs through the story is great. I hope Ms. Latham keeps it in future stories of the team.
This is a fun book to read. You must get it and start reading about the people in the little town of Indian Springs.
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First published January 1, 2011
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August 15, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed Haunted House Mystery by Sue Latham, even though the paranormal is not my forte. The plot is well constructed and the conversations are straightforward. I am looking forward to future books to learn more about the characters and enjoy more mysterious ghostly episodes.
“On the day we got the first frantic phone call from Marsha Darnell, I was looking forward to a little bit of down time. We had spent most of the night before in a tavern inhabited by a particularly rambunctious poltergeist, and I had taken a thunk on the head from a flying beer bottle.”
This begins a tale of the team of Margo, Ernie, Sandy and Elaine. They investigate paranormal happenings in the small town of Indian Springs. They are called to look into inexplicable happenings in a house in the Victorian section of town that is being renovated by the new owner. There they discover a phenomenon and a centuries old mystery.
There are a few side stories that the author relates to show not all mysterious happening are paranormal – like finding a trio of squirrels in the attic of a sweet lady who is just sure her late husband is trying to contact her.
I am looking forward to more in the series as Ms. Latham recounts more exciting stories about these zany, but dedicated people. The humorous vein that runs through the story is great. I hope Ms. Latham keeps it in future stories of the team.
This is a fun book to read. You must get it and start reading about the people in the little town of Indian Springs.
“On the day we got the first frantic phone call from Marsha Darnell, I was looking forward to a little bit of down time. We had spent most of the night before in a tavern inhabited by a particularly rambunctious poltergeist, and I had taken a thunk on the head from a flying beer bottle.”
This begins a tale of the team of Margo, Ernie, Sandy and Elaine. They investigate paranormal happenings in the small town of Indian Springs. They are called to look into inexplicable happenings in a house in the Victorian section of town that is being renovated by the new owner. There they discover a phenomenon and a centuries old mystery.
There are a few side stories that the author relates to show not all mysterious happening are paranormal – like finding a trio of squirrels in the attic of a sweet lady who is just sure her late husband is trying to contact her.
I am looking forward to more in the series as Ms. Latham recounts more exciting stories about these zany, but dedicated people. The humorous vein that runs through the story is great. I hope Ms. Latham keeps it in future stories of the team.
This is a fun book to read. You must get it and start reading about the people in the little town of Indian Springs.
July 29, 2014
I love a good, imaginative mystery and for it to have ghosts or paranormal aspects is like icing on the cake. Needless to say since this novel by Sue Latham has all that plus more, I was a happy camper even before I started reading and an ecstatic camper by the time I reached the end. I think this book is even better than her other book, "The Science Professor's Ghost."
The plot, although not original, is tightly knitted and threaded with interesting, diverse characters. Not too long and not too short, I found the pacing just right and the clues were strategically placed. With this book I learned a little bit more about ghost-hunting yet it didn't have the spooky Vincent Price feel to it. (For those who tend to scare easily).
With the story being a mystery, I don't want to delve into specifics for fear of giving the surprise away but I can say that this story is worth reading. It offers a relationship aspect (sub-plot) for those who favor women's fiction. It offers a good mystery for whodunit fans. It offers quality storytelling for the discerning reader. And it offers a bit of historical relevance for the non-fiction/biography reader. This is a good choice; buy it; read it.
The plot, although not original, is tightly knitted and threaded with interesting, diverse characters. Not too long and not too short, I found the pacing just right and the clues were strategically placed. With this book I learned a little bit more about ghost-hunting yet it didn't have the spooky Vincent Price feel to it. (For those who tend to scare easily).
With the story being a mystery, I don't want to delve into specifics for fear of giving the surprise away but I can say that this story is worth reading. It offers a relationship aspect (sub-plot) for those who favor women's fiction. It offers a good mystery for whodunit fans. It offers quality storytelling for the discerning reader. And it offers a bit of historical relevance for the non-fiction/biography reader. This is a good choice; buy it; read it.
October 29, 2011
A Paranormal Pleasure:
Sue Latham's debut novel is a bright and lively combination of romance and mystery. With a sparkling thread of humor throughout, this musical ghost story hits all the right notes.
Sue Latham's debut novel is a bright and lively combination of romance and mystery. With a sparkling thread of humor throughout, this musical ghost story hits all the right notes.
August 24, 2011
Rather disappointing. Definitely not what I expected. More like an episode of Ghosthunters than a good ghost story. Also needed to be edited.
June 18, 2016
#paranormal #cozy #NOTspooky #romance
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