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Deputy Tempe Crabtree #13
Spirit Shapes
Ghost hunters stumble upon a murdered teen in a haunted house. Deputy Tempe Crabtree's investigation pulls her into a whirlwind of restless spirits, good and evil, intertwined with the past and the present, and demons and angels at war.
176 pages, Paperback
First published September 23, 2013
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About the author
Marilyn Meredith
50 books131 followersaka F.M. Meredith.
Marilyn Meredith is the author of over thirty published novels, including the award winning Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series and the under the name F. M. Meredith, the Rocky Bluff P.D. series. She borrows a lot from where she lives in the Southern Sierra for the town of Bear Creek and the surrounding area, including the nearby Tule River Indian Reservation.
For the Rocky Bluff P.D. series, she uses a lot she remembers from her time living on the coast, in a place much like Rocky Bluff.
She does like to remind everyone that she is writing fiction. Marilyn is a member of EPIC, three chapters of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and on the board of the Public Safety Writers of America
Series:
* Deputy Tempe Crabtree
Marilyn Meredith is the author of over thirty published novels, including the award winning Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series and the under the name F. M. Meredith, the Rocky Bluff P.D. series. She borrows a lot from where she lives in the Southern Sierra for the town of Bear Creek and the surrounding area, including the nearby Tule River Indian Reservation.
For the Rocky Bluff P.D. series, she uses a lot she remembers from her time living on the coast, in a place much like Rocky Bluff.
She does like to remind everyone that she is writing fiction. Marilyn is a member of EPIC, three chapters of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and on the board of the Public Safety Writers of America
Series:
* Deputy Tempe Crabtree
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April 27, 2015
Empty Old House and Ghostly Spirits Abound., April 26, 2015
A missing teen's body is stumbled upon by a curious group of ghost hunters touring the haunted old Wilkinson house in Bear Creek. The resident deputy of the Tulare county sheriff's department, Tempe Crabtree, is pulled from her regular shifts to work on the case with the detectives. She calls on her Native American heritage and friends to help find whoever killed the boy. Along the way, Tempe is drawn to the spirit of a waif with the unusual Spanish name of Lorena who reveals secrets about who is buried in the little cemetery behind the Wilkinson house.
On a night with heavy fog surrounding it, and with her pastor husband, Hutch, at her side, Tempe smudges the house with sage and kicks off a vicious battle between good and evil. In the wake following the exhausting experience, much is put to rest.
If you love a good ghost story or enjoy rambling around in an old, old house, this is the book for you.
Jackie Taylor Zortman
A missing teen's body is stumbled upon by a curious group of ghost hunters touring the haunted old Wilkinson house in Bear Creek. The resident deputy of the Tulare county sheriff's department, Tempe Crabtree, is pulled from her regular shifts to work on the case with the detectives. She calls on her Native American heritage and friends to help find whoever killed the boy. Along the way, Tempe is drawn to the spirit of a waif with the unusual Spanish name of Lorena who reveals secrets about who is buried in the little cemetery behind the Wilkinson house.
On a night with heavy fog surrounding it, and with her pastor husband, Hutch, at her side, Tempe smudges the house with sage and kicks off a vicious battle between good and evil. In the wake following the exhausting experience, much is put to rest.
If you love a good ghost story or enjoy rambling around in an old, old house, this is the book for you.
Jackie Taylor Zortman
August 28, 2014
Tempe Crabtree is fast becoming a favorite leading character for me. This one finds the Bear Creek deputy investigating a murder at a house rumored to be haunted. That fact is not in dispute for Tempe who is assaulted by a cacophony of spirits the moment she enters the place. Tempe knows she must resolve these tortured souls before she can identify the killer of the young man. She pushes ahead to do just that, despite the obvious disapproval of the detectives from the Sheriff's office, the concerns of her hubby, Hutch, and the toll on her own psyche. Her efforts keep you turning the pages and your reading light on, eager to see how Tempe pulls everything together,and restores peace to Wilkinson House.
October 24, 2022
I ventured into the world of spirits, ghosts, Demons, and Warrior Angels as the wind roared outside and the temperature dropped.
The story was compelling and, sadly, all to real. A high school child is murdered and all signs lead to fellow students.
How does a Haunted House become haunted? The history of the house drew me in. By the ending I was praying with the Pastor!
Marilyn Meredith’s flows. I’m glad I am experiencing her books now! Look for the older stories as well as the new! Good reading!
The story was compelling and, sadly, all to real. A high school child is murdered and all signs lead to fellow students.
How does a Haunted House become haunted? The history of the house drew me in. By the ending I was praying with the Pastor!
Marilyn Meredith’s flows. I’m glad I am experiencing her books now! Look for the older stories as well as the new! Good reading!
December 21, 2022
A stunning story
This is a very engaging story. There is a good bit of misdirection to confuse Tempe. The final battle is amazing.
This is a very engaging story. There is a good bit of misdirection to confuse Tempe. The final battle is amazing.
October 25, 2013
Marilyn Meredith weaves a chilling tale in the most recent installment of her Tempe Crabtree Mystery Series, Spirit Shapes. The story revolves around the murder of a high school student, his body found in an abandoned house known locally for being haunted. In fact, the victim, with two puncture wounds on his neck, is discovered by a group of ghost hunters on a haunted house tour.
If that isn’t enough to give a case of the shivers, Deputy Tempe Crabtree has to deal with ghosts, spirits, and possibly demons. Most people might not know the difference, but the Bear Creek deputy is also Native American, and while only a quarter Yanduchi, she has a deep connection to the spiritual, including the restless dead.
With foggy nights, wandering spirits, and evidence that someone in Bear Creek may be worshiping the devil, Tempe has a lot to sort through to get to the bottom of this whodunnit. The book is a murder mystery on its face, but it’s also so much more, as Tempe and her pastor husband, Hutch, must face some personal demons of their own before the mystery is solved.
As usual, Marilyn Meredith’s characters are well-drawn and believable and her story captivating and perfectly paced. Spirit Shapes is a spine-tingling yet spiritual novel that I highly recommend, perfect to get you in the mood for Halloween, although you might want to keep the lights on when you read it.
If that isn’t enough to give a case of the shivers, Deputy Tempe Crabtree has to deal with ghosts, spirits, and possibly demons. Most people might not know the difference, but the Bear Creek deputy is also Native American, and while only a quarter Yanduchi, she has a deep connection to the spiritual, including the restless dead.
With foggy nights, wandering spirits, and evidence that someone in Bear Creek may be worshiping the devil, Tempe has a lot to sort through to get to the bottom of this whodunnit. The book is a murder mystery on its face, but it’s also so much more, as Tempe and her pastor husband, Hutch, must face some personal demons of their own before the mystery is solved.
As usual, Marilyn Meredith’s characters are well-drawn and believable and her story captivating and perfectly paced. Spirit Shapes is a spine-tingling yet spiritual novel that I highly recommend, perfect to get you in the mood for Halloween, although you might want to keep the lights on when you read it.
November 7, 2013
"Spirit Shapes" by Marilyn Meredith is the thirteenth book in the author's Tempe Crabtree Mystery series and it's one you won't want to miss!
When a teenager goes missing in the small town of Bear Creek, Deputy Tempe Crabtree is assigned to the case. The young man's body is discovered in an old haunted house and, when Tempe goes there to investigate, she immediately senses the presence of the spirits of people who have lived and died in the house. As she attempts to discover the identity of the murderer or murderers, she is determined to use her special abilities to set the spirits free. What follows will cause the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up!
I highly recommend "Spirit Shapes."
When a teenager goes missing in the small town of Bear Creek, Deputy Tempe Crabtree is assigned to the case. The young man's body is discovered in an old haunted house and, when Tempe goes there to investigate, she immediately senses the presence of the spirits of people who have lived and died in the house. As she attempts to discover the identity of the murderer or murderers, she is determined to use her special abilities to set the spirits free. What follows will cause the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up!
I highly recommend "Spirit Shapes."
April 23, 2015
I've always been fascinated by a good ghost tour, and I'm glad I had Deputy Tempe Crabtree with me on this one. In Spirit Shapes we ventured into the haunted abandoned house where a murder victim was found, and I appreciated learning from Tempe's native American sense about such other-worldly matters while my hair stood on end. Marilyn Meredith creates believable characters, writes with great knowledge of police procedure and, in this case, crafts a mystery with multi-dimensional spirituality. I won my Kindle copy in one of her blog giveaways. It's the second of her novels I've read, and I see why her cozy mystery series have such loyal fans.
July 19, 2015
I must confess my biases. Not only is the author a friend and one of my favorite writers, but she also used my name for a new character in this book! Now how great is that? The even better news is this is another compelling mystery featuring my favorite of Marilyn's heroes, Deputy Tempe Crabtree. This time, she's investigating a murder in an old house thought to be haunted. I like ghosts. Heck I wrote about one in my book Ghost Writer. Those in this house are quite a bit darker than my ghost. I won't spoil the ending, but I love the way in which the ghosts are dispelled. Another delightful read from Marilyn Meredith!
November 7, 2016
Another winner!
Marilyn Meredith gives readers another wonderful story, full of surprises and a satisfying ending. Tempe Crabtree is a terrific character. I love to see her interactions with her pastor husband, Hutch.
Marilyn Meredith gives readers another wonderful story, full of surprises and a satisfying ending. Tempe Crabtree is a terrific character. I love to see her interactions with her pastor husband, Hutch.
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