Ghostly Attachments

Haunted #2

by Alexie Aaron

It isn’t the chair rocking by itself that sends the young family fleeing in the middle of the night. It’s when it stops rocking and all hell breaks loose. This family needs help. Enter PEEPs (Paranormal Entity Exposure Partners) armed with the latest hi-tech gear and the ghost communication abilities of Mia Cooper. But this isn’t a normal case. Some of the ghosts aren’t playing fair. Some of them are armed. Mia’s attention is divided between this case and her friend Sabine, who has gone missing during an out of body walkabout. Can she pull it all together in time to save Sabine from a narcissistic collector and help PEEPs to survive the destructive forces that have come to play via their ghostly attachments? Ghostly Attachments is the sequel to the popular paranormal adventure The Hauntings of Cold Creek Hollow.

Genres: Paranormal, Ghosts, Horror, Paranormal Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Ebooks

403 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2012

About the author

My idea of a great vacation is a porch swing, view of the water and a pile of books to read.
Once upon a time…
I wonder if those words spoken to, or read for the first time, were the catalyst for the spark that lit the fire within us. To write and tell a story the way each of us does is a gift and a responsibility. We sometimes toil hours with an idea, or even just one sentence, not knowing if anyone beyond us will ever read our words. We do it for love. The love of bringing to light the world that resides inside our heads.
It does not matter if we have a happy ending or a soulful gasp. What matters is that we put these thoughts on paper. So keep writing my friends. Keep taking us to the secret corners of your mind. Be brave. Tempt fate and above all enjoy.

Alexie Aaron

Reviews

[Leah Polcar · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is just ridiculous in that it is unbelievably implausible, throws all but the supernatural kitchen sink at you, has poor dialogue, and tends to not really explore the interpersonal issues it purports to explore (e.g. central couple breaks up with no warning and flimsy post-hoc excuses), but yet is engaging. This book was chockful of ghosts and paranormal stuff. Seriously, we had not one, not two, but 6 separate ghosts running around -- some just there for the heck of it and having nothing per se to do with the main story line -- a possessed stuffed toy (in the least scary stuffed animal experience ever), haunted rocking chairs, and some possession. I think that the overkill actually is meant to be entertaining and I find it really is. Even with dueling ghosts that shoot real bullets (see the kitchen sink reference above), ludicrous in this context (!), I found myself engaged with this story and series. I am not sure how Aaron is doing it, but I am unfortunately hooked. I am onto book three even though my literary fibers are screaming I shouldn't like this.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m still undecided on this series. Like The Hauntings of Cold Creek Hollow, I really liked the storyline of Ghostly Attachments, but I really dislike most of the characters.

I particularly struggle with the inconsistencies in their interactions. I can only assume that a lot happens “off-screen.” In the book, we read that Burt ensures that Mia’s usually empty refrigerator and cupboards are stocked with food, does the cooking, always makes the coffee, and is happy to embrace Mia’s salt rituals and yet Mia becomes angry because “it seemed more and more that the drudgery aspect of their shared coupledom fell to her..." Really?????

I really think the flimsy reasons for Mia to want to break up with Burt was just so the author can write a relationship between Mia and Whit or Murphy or both – but I don’t understand how that adds to the series. I can understand the reasons for Burt moving on from Mia - but apparently none of his friends can.... Again, Really ???

I have moved on to Sand Trap because I do really like the ghostly storylines; but, unless the character interactions improve a LOT, I will finish there.

[Al · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another solid story from Alexie Aaron. I think all in all the two plots were very well juggled with a lot of solid ideas and good writing. Dolls are always creepy (always) and this one was no exception. As a reader, I really liked granny. I liked how the PEEPs took care of her too. I also liked how OOBing became a thing and how some of the characters got better at stuff. I would really like to see more power growth for Mia.

That said, there were a few things that wasn't great. If you read my review of the first in the series you already know I am not a fan of "manufactured" love triangles. This time there isn't just one attempt, but ultimately two attempts. Tied with the abrupt change in behavior of a key player and this makes it very annoying. It is sad really when authors feel they can't generate enough conflict externally that they have to invent conflict with "out of character" behavior. Sure, maybe he is possessed by whatever possessed Mike during the first book. But Mia has been able to see possessed people in the past.

[Cheri Schaefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic read!!

A great addition to the series. Grabbed me
right from page 1 until the last word. Loved
the ending and am looking forward to what
happens next. As with the 1st book I really
Loved Murphy, the ghost. If I could I would
definitely rate this book a 10+. So pleased to
discover there are many more books in this
series. Can't wait to read every one. Fantastic,
fabulous, riveting, entertaining, enjoyable series.

[Nibor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mia gets in up to her neck once again

I do enjoy reading about the adventures of Murphy, my favorite axe man and Mia who has a special gift. She can see and hear ghosts. Mia also helps out the ghost hunters, PEEPS, on occasion. Never boring!

[Cynthia Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paranormal intrigue

Great adventure and intrigue into the paranormal. Many interesting characters especially Mia all of her developing abilities. Much loved series.

[Tara Bush · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book... I liked the story of the haunted items that ended up together and triggered a haunting. But everything is so easy for the main character, Mia. Whatever she wants to do, she's able to do better than anyone else without much of an effort or struggle. Consequently, things started to get a little ridiculous as she gains bizarre abilities at the speed of light. And like the first book, the personalities of all the characters give the reader whiplash as they change direction without warning.

[Nereid · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting series but it did drag for me in places and I found myself picking up other books to reading in between this one. I did enjoy the story line but is not action packed and there is only so many haunted houses that you can read about with evil and not so evil ghosts inside before I lose interest but if you enjoy ghost stories with a twist then give this series a go. I loved Murphy's character the most and I enjoyed reading about his interactions with the main character who felt something for him regardless of the fact that he was a spirit and not flesh and blood

[Maxine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it - this was book two in the series and was yet another good paranormal romp with "PEEPs". I must try hard not to read all the books in the series one after the other, but I want to save some for my holidays!

Highly recommended page turner and very enjoyable.

I enjoyed this book so much that I bought the audiobook, which I also loved!

[Terralyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Forgot to add this to my currently reading shelf until I was nearly done with it.
This seems to be a situation of a series that is at it's best in the first book. This book was so unbelievably ridiculous and outlandish that it made it hard for me to enjoy. Such a shame too, the author was onto something good with the first book.

[Janice Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic sequel to a great book. I love Mia and all the other wonderful characters the author has created. The story moves very well and keeps you flying through the pages as long as your eyes will last.

[Linda Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Excellent

Really enjoyed reading this book will read the next one soon. I love the ghosts and the way the characters see them and try to correct injustice so the ghosts can move on

[Melissa Gouveia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had read some mixed reviews on this series, and am glad that I paid no mind to any of them. To me this is well written with interesting characters, and plenty of suspense / adventure that pulls you quickly through the story.

[Michele bookloverforever · Rating 3 out of 5]

some men can't handle strong women. some men want to control women. add ghosts, vengeful spirits, haunted objects, powerful entities, stir well and, voila, you have a fine tale of chaos. Re read in june, 2017. Love these stories. Great characters, good plots, lots more f action, terror.

[Mary Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!! The writing is much more engaging in this second offering of the haunted series. It was pretty hard to put down.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am completely addicted to this series. As soon as I finish one I miss Mia and Murphy. Can't wait to download the next one!

[Wende · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love how Murphy is mobile now. The second book is better than the first. The ghosts are completely over the top.

[Glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

good paranormal mystery series.

[Pam Ammerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series! On to book 3 :-)

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

I have really enjoyed the adventures and ghostly attachments. I will continue on with book three just can't get enough

[Pam Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Losing sleep

I have lost a lot of sleep reading this book! I could not put it down! Again, never a dull moment with some good humor. I loved it!

[Jenny Bates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great sequel! If you like paranormal mysteries, this is a fun one!but there is language.

[Mary Hinck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing stories and very unique plots!!! Thank you Alexie!!!

[Jessica (Read book. Repeat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.
I did enjoy this story, but felt a bit bored by the side story of Sabine. I found myself hanging for it to get back to the PEEPS team to see what was happening with the haunting. I love that Murphy seems to be a staying character, and can't wait to see what the next story holds.