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Amityville Horrible
Jaime Vegas—spiritualist, entertainer and, unbeknownst to her audience, real-life necromancer—swore she’d never do another reality ghost show after the last fiasco. But when she’s railroaded into a charity gig, she finds herself back on the set, this time with a cast of photogenic college kids, an up-and-coming Russian spiritualist, and a tale of missing girls and murder in New England. It’s cheesy, but that’s show business. With her werewolf Alpha lover, Jeremy Danvers, along to keep her nights interesting, it’s not so bad really. Until the bloody ghosts show up. Jaime has never faced spirits like these, and no matter how hard she tries, they won’t be ignored.
120 pages, Leather Bound
First published November 30, 2012
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Kelley Armstrong
302 books33.5k followersKelley Armstrong has been telling stories since before she could write. Her earliest written efforts were disastrous. If asked for a story about girls and dolls, hers would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to her teachers' dismay. All efforts to make her produce "normal" stories failed.
Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in her basement writing dungeon. She's the author of the NYT-bestselling "Women of the Otherworld" paranormal suspense series and "Darkest Powers" young adult urban fantasy trilogy, as well as the Nadia Stafford crime series. Armstrong lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and far too many pets.
Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in her basement writing dungeon. She's the author of the NYT-bestselling "Women of the Otherworld" paranormal suspense series and "Darkest Powers" young adult urban fantasy trilogy, as well as the Nadia Stafford crime series. Armstrong lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and far too many pets.
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April 25, 2022
3.5 stars
Poor Jaime.
After swearing off televised specials (b/c of the fiasco that the last one was in No Humans Involved), she gets roped into doing another one, but hopes to mitigate the potential fallout by including very specific demands in her contract.
Alas, she is thwarted . . .
SO. Apparently there are lots of WotO fans who hate Jaime. I'm not one of them. If you are, you might want to skip this one, but if you're on the fence . . . it might help you understand her a bit better. It offers insight into her and Jeremy's relationship, specifically, his influence helping her save the self-deprecation for the Hollywood types, which in turn explains why she does it all.
Beyond that, it was creeptastic. Seriously. Ghosts are never my thing, but this time . . . like I said, CREEPY.
Definitely worth a shot for the die-hard fan.
SIDENOTE: there are illustrations in a lot of Armstrong's novellas, and I've mostly found them to be . . . distracting. Not this time. Ever since I binge watched Bitten on Netflix, I haven't been able to get passed how creeped out I was by the actor playing Jeremy. While I found the sexy times to be a bit awkward, I definitely appreciated the pic of a very non-creeptacular Jeremy--it helped me break out of the mindset.
Poor Jaime.
After swearing off televised specials (b/c of the fiasco that the last one was in No Humans Involved), she gets roped into doing another one, but hopes to mitigate the potential fallout by including very specific demands in her contract.
Alas, she is thwarted . . .
SO. Apparently there are lots of WotO fans who hate Jaime. I'm not one of them. If you are, you might want to skip this one, but if you're on the fence . . . it might help you understand her a bit better. It offers insight into her and Jeremy's relationship, specifically, his influence helping her save the self-deprecation for the Hollywood types, which in turn explains why she does it all.
Beyond that, it was creeptastic. Seriously. Ghosts are never my thing, but this time . . . like I said, CREEPY.
Definitely worth a shot for the die-hard fan.
SIDENOTE: there are illustrations in a lot of Armstrong's novellas, and I've mostly found them to be . . . distracting. Not this time. Ever since I binge watched Bitten on Netflix, I haven't been able to get passed how creeped out I was by the actor playing Jeremy. While I found the sexy times to be a bit awkward, I definitely appreciated the pic of a very non-creeptacular Jeremy--it helped me break out of the mindset.
December 12, 2012
This book is from Jaime's perspective, of course, but we're going to talk about Jeremy first. The reason for this being that the scenes between Jeremy and Jaime made this novella for me. Oh Jeremy, Jeremy. Wherefore art thou...and where can I get one of my own?
Jeremy, for me, is one of the most perfect examples of a romantic interest in an Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal romance series. I still have trouble defining Kelley Armstrong's series genre. He is an Alpha Werewolf who is assertive, but not overbearing. Dominant, but not forceful in an unattractive manor. Whats even more admirable about these qualities in Jeremy is that the very nature of the Werewolves in this series are more brutal than in many others that I've read. The 'pack' is so exclusive and if you are a mutt you are a man eating pariah. Way harsh.
His love for his pack and how he has brought Jaime into their lives, which is made clear by how Jaime describes her relationship with Elena and Clay's twins, is so warm and comforting. And he isn't just eye candy. He is an intelligent, introverted and talented artist who has plenty of confidence in Jaime to take care of herself and also boosts her own self esteem by telling her not to be so down on herself.
ANYWAY. Now that I've written my ode to Jeremy lets talk about the actual story. The story was good if not similar to Jaime's full length novel. I would have liked to see Jaime interacting with some of the other paranormals and not just thrust into a situation with some humans she knows from the beginning is going to be tedious. There is a haunted house and there are ghosts and the usual fair when Jaime is involved.
I have to say though, I really like the character of Jaime, which made the story enjoyable. She is not as mind-blowingly awesome as Elena, but she is a cool chik. She knows her necromancy and her show business and I really appreciate how even though she has a career as a 'spiritualist', she is smart enough to keep her talent completely separate from her career.
I enjoy Jaime and I love me some Jeremy so I gave this book 5 stars even though the story was familiar.
Jeremy, for me, is one of the most perfect examples of a romantic interest in an Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal romance series. I still have trouble defining Kelley Armstrong's series genre. He is an Alpha Werewolf who is assertive, but not overbearing. Dominant, but not forceful in an unattractive manor. Whats even more admirable about these qualities in Jeremy is that the very nature of the Werewolves in this series are more brutal than in many others that I've read. The 'pack' is so exclusive and if you are a mutt you are a man eating pariah. Way harsh.
His love for his pack and how he has brought Jaime into their lives, which is made clear by how Jaime describes her relationship with Elena and Clay's twins, is so warm and comforting. And he isn't just eye candy. He is an intelligent, introverted and talented artist who has plenty of confidence in Jaime to take care of herself and also boosts her own self esteem by telling her not to be so down on herself.
ANYWAY. Now that I've written my ode to Jeremy lets talk about the actual story. The story was good if not similar to Jaime's full length novel. I would have liked to see Jaime interacting with some of the other paranormals and not just thrust into a situation with some humans she knows from the beginning is going to be tedious. There is a haunted house and there are ghosts and the usual fair when Jaime is involved.
I have to say though, I really like the character of Jaime, which made the story enjoyable. She is not as mind-blowingly awesome as Elena, but she is a cool chik. She knows her necromancy and her show business and I really appreciate how even though she has a career as a 'spiritualist', she is smart enough to keep her talent completely separate from her career.
I enjoy Jaime and I love me some Jeremy so I gave this book 5 stars even though the story was familiar.
February 25, 2015
This was the second story from the Otherworld series I have read and enjoyed. I need to pick up Men of the Otherworld and read a few more stories before deciding to start one of the novels.
December 17, 2012
Originally reviewed for and posted at Vampire Book Club
Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars
I was more than a little sad when Thirteen, the final installment of Kelley Armstrong’s fantastic Women of the Otherworld series, was released this summer. With the promise at the end that it wasn’t the last we would see of these characters though, here we have Amityville Horrible a novella featuring Jamie, set sometime between Frostbitten and Waking the Witch.
When Jamie’s manager ropes her into to doing another reality TV show, this time for charity, she is hoping it won’t be as eventful as the last one. Of course nothing is ever simple when you’re a necromancer and celebrity spiritualist. When she stumbles across the long dead victims of a serial killer asking for her help, Jamie realizes she may have more to contend with than just bad special effects and monster egos from her co-stars.
Having been a Jamie fan since she first strutted into this series in killer heels, I really enjoyed getting back to her as a lead character. This may only be a novella but there was plenty going on, with Jamie finding herself in more than one, frankly, terrifying situation. The fact that, unlike some of the other characters from this series, Jamie doesn’t have super strength or magic abilities only makes her willingness to follow a ghost into a pitch-dark basement even braver in my eyes!
Jeremy, the pack alpha and Jamie’s boyfriend, comes along for the ride and we get a little more insight into their relationship dynamic. Jamie may be glamorous and confident in her show-biz persona, but she still has difficulty when it comes to her self-esteem. I liked seeing how this had changed over the years (aided by Jeremy) and how she is starting to believe in herself more.
Kelley Armstrong really is a master at writing characters that feel real, from the attention seeking extras to Jamie’s less than honest manager. Her writing style flows so naturally that I always lose myself in her books within the first couple of pages and Amityville Horrible was no exception. The premise may be very similar to No Human’s Involved (Jamie’s full-length book) but to be honest it’s been so long since I picked that up and this just made me remember how brilliant it is. There is more than one twist in this novella and a few eerie moments that had the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end.
Fun, spooky and sexy at times, Amityville Horrible is a great addition to this much beloved series. With all the things that make Armstrong one of my favourite authors, it has softened the blow of the series coming to an end for me. Here’s hoping we’ll see lots more of these novellas.
Sexual Content: Sensual scenes
Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars
I was more than a little sad when Thirteen, the final installment of Kelley Armstrong’s fantastic Women of the Otherworld series, was released this summer. With the promise at the end that it wasn’t the last we would see of these characters though, here we have Amityville Horrible a novella featuring Jamie, set sometime between Frostbitten and Waking the Witch.
When Jamie’s manager ropes her into to doing another reality TV show, this time for charity, she is hoping it won’t be as eventful as the last one. Of course nothing is ever simple when you’re a necromancer and celebrity spiritualist. When she stumbles across the long dead victims of a serial killer asking for her help, Jamie realizes she may have more to contend with than just bad special effects and monster egos from her co-stars.
Having been a Jamie fan since she first strutted into this series in killer heels, I really enjoyed getting back to her as a lead character. This may only be a novella but there was plenty going on, with Jamie finding herself in more than one, frankly, terrifying situation. The fact that, unlike some of the other characters from this series, Jamie doesn’t have super strength or magic abilities only makes her willingness to follow a ghost into a pitch-dark basement even braver in my eyes!
Jeremy, the pack alpha and Jamie’s boyfriend, comes along for the ride and we get a little more insight into their relationship dynamic. Jamie may be glamorous and confident in her show-biz persona, but she still has difficulty when it comes to her self-esteem. I liked seeing how this had changed over the years (aided by Jeremy) and how she is starting to believe in herself more.
Kelley Armstrong really is a master at writing characters that feel real, from the attention seeking extras to Jamie’s less than honest manager. Her writing style flows so naturally that I always lose myself in her books within the first couple of pages and Amityville Horrible was no exception. The premise may be very similar to No Human’s Involved (Jamie’s full-length book) but to be honest it’s been so long since I picked that up and this just made me remember how brilliant it is. There is more than one twist in this novella and a few eerie moments that had the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end.
Fun, spooky and sexy at times, Amityville Horrible is a great addition to this much beloved series. With all the things that make Armstrong one of my favourite authors, it has softened the blow of the series coming to an end for me. Here’s hoping we’ll see lots more of these novellas.
Sexual Content: Sensual scenes
September 30, 2019
It’s always enjoyable when Jeremy and Jamie are involved! This one felt a little rushed at the end but still a fun short story!
January 6, 2019
Novella that is quick & easy to read. Enjoyed it.
March 23, 2017
I have to say that Jamie is my favorite character in the series. Mostly, because she is the everywoman who just happens to be able to talk to ghosts. She is not stupid, though she think she is, but she is the most normal of the women in the series.
She also is a modern woman who is in a relationship with a man who gets that her career is important to her.
And they are older, not those young things.
True, the plot is a little predictable, but Armstrong does make use and have fun with the reality genre. This is a nice edition to the series.
She also is a modern woman who is in a relationship with a man who gets that her career is important to her.
And they are older, not those young things.
True, the plot is a little predictable, but Armstrong does make use and have fun with the reality genre. This is a nice edition to the series.
January 18, 2019
Clearly and entertainingly written. I suspect that if you know the characters, this rises to 4 stars (or even higher).
January 28, 2019
Amityville Horrible – Jamie and Jeremy again <3 We think one thing and something else happens it was entertaining.
January 2, 2013
AMITYVILLE HORRIBLE (Otherworld Series) by Kelley Armstrong
About the book: “I don’t run from ghosts. ”His voice, right at my ear. “You will.”
Jaime Vegas—spiritualist, entertainer and, unbeknownst to her audience, real-life necromancer—swore she’d never do another reality ghost show after the last fiasco. But when she’s railroaded into a charity gig, she finds herself back on the set, this time with a cast of photogenic college kids, an up-and¬-coming Russian spiritualist, and a tale of missing girls and murder in New England. It’s cheesy, but that’s show business. With her werewolf Alpha lover, Jeremy Danvers, along to keep her nights interesting, it’s not so bad really. Until the bloody ghosts show up. Jaime has never faced spirits like these, and no matter how hard she tries, they won’t be ignored,
REVIEW: AMITYVILLE HORRIBLE is another new release (December 2012) novella in Kelley Armstrong’s Otherworld Series based on the characters and storylines from her Women of the Otherworld series. Kelley brings back necromancer Jaime Vegas and Werewolf Alpha Jeremy Danvers, as Jaime is once again invited to participate in another reality TV show where the ‘reality’ contestants are wannabes and actors and Jaime is the only person without any hidden agendas or motives.
Jaime is a no-nonsense personality who knows better than to get involved with ‘reality’ television programming but when a producer begs for her participation in a fundraiser using a haunted house as the background for his ‘charity of choice’ Jaime considers backing away. When a fellow ‘necromancer’ is introduced to Jaime, she hopes she has found a kindred spirit, but like all reality programming, something doesn’t add up and Jaime will soon discover that she has become the pawn in a game where ratings and shock value are all that counts.
Kelley writes an entertaining storyline that revisits some of our favorite Otherworld characters if only through telephone conversations and implied presence. Clay, Elena, Savannah and Jeremy all have small roles in Kelley’s Amityville Horrible but we get a little more screen time between Jeremy and Jaime. Jeremy is one of my favorite Otherworld characters, so any time with Jeremy is time well spent.
I am one reader who is pleased that Kelley is continuing her Otherworld storylines with a series of novellas and short stories. I am looking forward to the release of FORBIDDEN at the end of 2012.
About the book: “I don’t run from ghosts. ”His voice, right at my ear. “You will.”
Jaime Vegas—spiritualist, entertainer and, unbeknownst to her audience, real-life necromancer—swore she’d never do another reality ghost show after the last fiasco. But when she’s railroaded into a charity gig, she finds herself back on the set, this time with a cast of photogenic college kids, an up-and¬-coming Russian spiritualist, and a tale of missing girls and murder in New England. It’s cheesy, but that’s show business. With her werewolf Alpha lover, Jeremy Danvers, along to keep her nights interesting, it’s not so bad really. Until the bloody ghosts show up. Jaime has never faced spirits like these, and no matter how hard she tries, they won’t be ignored,
REVIEW: AMITYVILLE HORRIBLE is another new release (December 2012) novella in Kelley Armstrong’s Otherworld Series based on the characters and storylines from her Women of the Otherworld series. Kelley brings back necromancer Jaime Vegas and Werewolf Alpha Jeremy Danvers, as Jaime is once again invited to participate in another reality TV show where the ‘reality’ contestants are wannabes and actors and Jaime is the only person without any hidden agendas or motives.
Jaime is a no-nonsense personality who knows better than to get involved with ‘reality’ television programming but when a producer begs for her participation in a fundraiser using a haunted house as the background for his ‘charity of choice’ Jaime considers backing away. When a fellow ‘necromancer’ is introduced to Jaime, she hopes she has found a kindred spirit, but like all reality programming, something doesn’t add up and Jaime will soon discover that she has become the pawn in a game where ratings and shock value are all that counts.
Kelley writes an entertaining storyline that revisits some of our favorite Otherworld characters if only through telephone conversations and implied presence. Clay, Elena, Savannah and Jeremy all have small roles in Kelley’s Amityville Horrible but we get a little more screen time between Jeremy and Jaime. Jeremy is one of my favorite Otherworld characters, so any time with Jeremy is time well spent.
I am one reader who is pleased that Kelley is continuing her Otherworld storylines with a series of novellas and short stories. I am looking forward to the release of FORBIDDEN at the end of 2012.
August 17, 2014
I spent a large chunk of this novella thinking "this story is only a shorter version of NO HUMANS INVOLVED just with different ghosts." And, I stayed on that thought train up until the final pages when Armstrong reveals that no— in fact, this story is not at all what it seems. The plot is delightfully creepy, and incorporates a decent amount of this series’ mythology to make it feel like it could have been a full length installment.
Jaime’s always gotten a bad rep in the WOTO series, and is many readers’ least favourite character, but personally I rather enjoy her eccentricity, and ditzyness. She’s not badass like Elena, or smart like Paige, but Vegas certainly has her own unique charm, and she’s dating Jeremy which definitely helps. She also doesn’t need to be overly tough with Eve Levine as her guardian angel, and the pack alpha watching her back. The ending was by far my favourite part, but of course, I can’t really share why because of spoilers, but this novella is definitely worth the read just so long as you’re not a member of the ‘I hate Jamie’ club.
Jaime’s always gotten a bad rep in the WOTO series, and is many readers’ least favourite character, but personally I rather enjoy her eccentricity, and ditzyness. She’s not badass like Elena, or smart like Paige, but Vegas certainly has her own unique charm, and she’s dating Jeremy which definitely helps. She also doesn’t need to be overly tough with Eve Levine as her guardian angel, and the pack alpha watching her back. The ending was by far my favourite part, but of course, I can’t really share why because of spoilers, but this novella is definitely worth the read just so long as you’re not a member of the ‘I hate Jamie’ club.
February 24, 2013
Oh, I do love Jamie Vegas and her gorgeous alpha werewolf lover, Jeremy. As a spiritualist and entertainer, Jamie's had to hide the true depths of her gift (burning at the stake for witchcraft is no laughing matter, after all). But she gets dragged into a reality TV show and sent to Amityville. Oh, not to *that* haunted house. The one she winds up in is far worse with ghosts that can kill. Thank goodness her hot man is there to help her out (not that the girl can't take care of herself but it's always nice to have someone you love backing you up). Little cameos of Jeremy's family -- Clay, Elana and the kids -- are just the topping on this ghost-filled cake.
These little novellas are like coming home and slipping into something comfortable (like my favorite tee and yoga pants) though it's more of a bittersweet homecoming because the series is over. *sadness*
These little novellas are like coming home and slipping into something comfortable (like my favorite tee and yoga pants) though it's more of a bittersweet homecoming because the series is over. *sadness*
January 24, 2023
REREAD 2023
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REREAD 2020
I remember the first time I read about Jamie, I thought I wouldn't stand her. Instead, she is one of my favorites of the MCs in this world. Of course, I think it's her dynamic with Jeremy that does it.
This story is a fun little short about the life of Jamie. I don't know what more there is to say about it. I enjoyed it, and that's the main point, right?
Oh! I can say that I wasn't a big fan of the art in this book. It was too... I don't even know, it was too something.
Keeping the original rating.
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Original rating: 4/5
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REREAD 2020
I remember the first time I read about Jamie, I thought I wouldn't stand her. Instead, she is one of my favorites of the MCs in this world. Of course, I think it's her dynamic with Jeremy that does it.
This story is a fun little short about the life of Jamie. I don't know what more there is to say about it. I enjoyed it, and that's the main point, right?
Oh! I can say that I wasn't a big fan of the art in this book. It was too... I don't even know, it was too something.
Keeping the original rating.
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Original rating: 4/5
March 25, 2016
Jaime Vegas (described as a Necromancer) is a psychic medium that can see and communicate with the dead. During her shows, she fakes the ability to keep things in her control. During a charity televised event, a more powerful spirit seems to be at work...
It's hard to describe the story in more detail without spoiling the story. The book lays the groundwork for a really cool story. Then it just ends. The twist ending is actually good, it just feels a bit abrupt and came way too soon; it doesn't give much scope for the reader to guess where the story is heading.
It's hard to describe the story in more detail without spoiling the story. The book lays the groundwork for a really cool story. Then it just ends. The twist ending is actually good, it just feels a bit abrupt and came way too soon; it doesn't give much scope for the reader to guess where the story is heading.
December 6, 2012
I love all things Kelley Armstrong related so I knew I would like this. It has the added bonus of having Jaime and Jeremy as the leads, both are established and well loved characters.
This is actually set a few books ago (Elena is still alpha elect) so I was kind of confused before this information clicked in my head.
I really do love reading Jeremy out with his alpha-hood, I hope there'll be more Jeremy stories from Kelley.
This is actually set a few books ago (Elena is still alpha elect) so I was kind of confused before this information clicked in my head.
I really do love reading Jeremy out with his alpha-hood, I hope there'll be more Jeremy stories from Kelley.
August 25, 2016
Obtained a while ago as part of the Subterranean Humble Bundle.
This kept me flipping pages but was ultimately a disappointment. I found the mystery intriguing but the resolution rushed, and the romance (particularly the sex scenes) had me rolling my eyes.
Not my genre. Would not read other books in the series.
This kept me flipping pages but was ultimately a disappointment. I found the mystery intriguing but the resolution rushed, and the romance (particularly the sex scenes) had me rolling my eyes.
Not my genre. Would not read other books in the series.
March 12, 2013
3.5 stars.
This book is told from Jaime's POV. She is by no means my favorite narrator. Her stories always seem the same to me. Not bad, but nothing spectacular either. Good news, Jeremy is in this book.
This book is told from Jaime's POV. She is by no means my favorite narrator. Her stories always seem the same to me. Not bad, but nothing spectacular either. Good news, Jeremy is in this book.
July 22, 2022
Five reasons to read Amityville Horrible:
1) I love Jaime, and this story showcases her personality. It explains why she is the way she is and shows how far she's come since Industrial Magic.
2) Jaime and Jeremy's relationship is one of my favourites in the series because it still feels so unexpected. At first glance, they shouldn't work together so well, but both of them incorporate the theme that appearances are deceiving, and that logic applies to them as a couple as well.
3) Jeremy is practically perfect in every way, but one of my favourite things about him is how much he trusts that Jaime can look after herself. Everyone else sees her as a damsel in distress, but not him.
4) Jaime's interaction with Clay and Elena's twins was adorable and shows that she is a member of that family.
5) The plot is creepy and fun.
Two drawbacks to Amityville Horrible:
1) The premise is similar enough to No Humans Involved that the plot didn't really grab my attention. I would have liked to see Jaime in a different setting, one we don't already know she's capable of handling.
2) The villain-reveal is a little bit too complicated because there are too many characters involved.
1) I love Jaime, and this story showcases her personality. It explains why she is the way she is and shows how far she's come since Industrial Magic.
2) Jaime and Jeremy's relationship is one of my favourites in the series because it still feels so unexpected. At first glance, they shouldn't work together so well, but both of them incorporate the theme that appearances are deceiving, and that logic applies to them as a couple as well.
3) Jeremy is practically perfect in every way, but one of my favourite things about him is how much he trusts that Jaime can look after herself. Everyone else sees her as a damsel in distress, but not him.
4) Jaime's interaction with Clay and Elena's twins was adorable and shows that she is a member of that family.
5) The plot is creepy and fun.
Two drawbacks to Amityville Horrible:
1) The premise is similar enough to No Humans Involved that the plot didn't really grab my attention. I would have liked to see Jaime in a different setting, one we don't already know she's capable of handling.
2) The villain-reveal is a little bit too complicated because there are too many characters involved.
November 8, 2021
Jaime Vegas—spiritualist, entertainer and, unbeknownst to her audience, real-life necromancer—swore she’d never do another reality ghost show after the last fiasco. But when she’s railroaded into a charity gig, she finds herself back on the set, this time with a cast of photogenic college kids, an up-and-coming Russian spiritualist, and a tale of missing girls and murder in New England. It’s cheesy, but that’s show business. With her werewolf Alpha lover, Jeremy Danvers, along to keep her nights interesting, it’s not so bad really. Until the bloody ghosts show up. Jaime has never faced spirits like these, and no matter how hard she tries, they won’t be ignored.
Heather's Notes
Not a bad story that featured Jaime with a very small slice of Jeremy.
Heather's Notes
Not a bad story that featured Jaime with a very small slice of Jeremy.
February 11, 2018
Jaime Vegas gets tricked into doing a reality ghost charity show for a zombie-like medical condition.
A little slow to me. It’s similar to her other story: No Humans Involved, where she gets involved with a TV reality show, so maybe there wasn’t enough difference between the plots. Don’t get me wrong both stories are interesting and well written, but I knew what to expect as far as the rhythm of the plot was going so except for the details I wasn’t really pulled in. maybe that’s why the first was a whole novel while this was just a novelette.
And the end was kind of lame in how it was resolved then just fizzled out.
Fave scenes: the small empty room and the Juliet balcony.
A little slow to me. It’s similar to her other story: No Humans Involved, where she gets involved with a TV reality show, so maybe there wasn’t enough difference between the plots. Don’t get me wrong both stories are interesting and well written, but I knew what to expect as far as the rhythm of the plot was going so except for the details I wasn’t really pulled in. maybe that’s why the first was a whole novel while this was just a novelette.
And the end was kind of lame in how it was resolved then just fizzled out.
Fave scenes: the small empty room and the Juliet balcony.
February 6, 2023
Amityville Horrible was a fun addition to the Otherworld universe, sitting on that line around horror and mystery. It provided a storyline that pulls you in with ease, leaving you questioning what is happening, and guaranteeing you cannot put the story down until you find out how everything goes together. Although not my favourite of the Otherworld short stories and novellas, it is certainly one of the better ones. I was invested throughout, unable to put it down, and certainly recommend it.
For fans of the series – and especially fans of Jaime – Amityville Horrible is well worth the read.
For fans of the series – and especially fans of Jaime – Amityville Horrible is well worth the read.
December 23, 2018
It was cheesy and not original, but the writing is good enough for the suspense to work, the twist at the end wasn't obvious, and it was overall a pleasurable read.
It's part of a huge series of short-stories/novellas I'm not at all familiar with, but it's cliché enough to be read independently without being lost.
It's part of a huge series of short-stories/novellas I'm not at all familiar with, but it's cliché enough to be read independently without being lost.
January 2, 2020
I read this a while ago when it first came out and while I did like it then, I remember not loving it.
Now, after the Otherworld stories have come to an end, I appreciate it so much more. It is a fun little story which is an entertaining addition to the Jamie and Jeremy collection.
Now, after the Otherworld stories have come to an end, I appreciate it so much more. It is a fun little story which is an entertaining addition to the Jamie and Jeremy collection.
July 20, 2023
Fun novella with Jaime starring in another tv special. I love how she hates the idea of them and how cheesy they are because that's how I think of them too. This one had some humorous moments (Scooby references), some PG sexy Jeremy time, and a fun little mystery to solve.
December 10, 2023
3.5 stars.
This book is told from Jaime's POV. She is by no means my favorite narrator. Her stories always seem the same to me. Not bad, but nothing spectacular either. Good news, Jeremy is in this book.
This book is told from Jaime's POV. She is by no means my favorite narrator. Her stories always seem the same to me. Not bad, but nothing spectacular either. Good news, Jeremy is in this book.
October 31, 2017
got this as part of a bundle download so I didn't realize it was part of a series, but it works well on its own. fun read and I look forward to checking out the rest of the series.
February 28, 2019
Enjoyed this novella very much. The Otherworld series is in a class of its own, and this was another glimpse into the lives of the necromancer, Jaime. Hope there's more with her!
October 20, 2019
Part of one of the anthologies. Good story.
May 13, 2021
Lightweight read. Not bad, but nothing special either.
August 13, 2021
This is sort of a confusing mess. Maybe if I had read the earlier stories it would make more sense.
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