A Shade of Winter

by A.B. Hooser

Like, Gerri is totally dead, but now she’s a ghost? And only her twin sister, Pansy, can see her? So not cool.
Follow Gerri and Pansy as they join The Perth Paranormal Society and navigate teen life (and afterlife) in a small town that holds more secrets than either of them imagined…
Nancy Drew meets Ghost Hunters in this clean YA read that is perfect for all-ages. If you love the 90s, all things spooky, or all things mystery, you won't be able to put it down.

255 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 6, 2023

About the author

Author A. B. Hooser lives in Huntington, WV with her family and two dogs. Artist, gamer, writer, she lets the ADHD lead her into every new adventure.
When asked by a friend to create a clean young adult series where adventure was the priority, not romance, she accepted the challenge, creating the Perth Paranormal Mystery series.

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't often read YA books, but if there's two things that will hook me, it's ghosts AND 90s references. I look forward to reading the rest of the series! #supportlocalauthors

[Lauren Kinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Kind of Book That HAVE to Find Out What Happens Next

I love the whole concept of this book!! The different ideas of ghosts and the paranormal and how they interact with us as society. A good mystery is my jam too, so the whole thing was right up my alley!!! I really want to know if they find out anymore about Christopher and his POOF, guess I’ll have to wait for the next one.

[Gwen Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful mystery for all ages. The pacing is perfect. Author Amanda Hooser had me on edge and curious on every page.

[Caitlyn Pace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! The characters were so much fun and relatable. I especially enjoyed all of the 90s references, which made me think about how much society had changed and stayed the same since then. It also made me nostalgic for a time I’ve never experienced, much like how “Stranger Things” makes people nostalgic for the 80s. This is a great read for anyone who wants a “pick me up” that will, at the same time, allow one to reflect on grief, family, and the ever-changing aspects of society.

[Amy Rowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great, unique and heartwarming YA story about a teenage girl getting a grip on her newfound afterlife and dragging her very much alive twin along for the ride. It was filled with 90's nostalgia, from the iconic dial-up internet tone, waiting for pictures to load, and cell phones with antenna! It gave scooby doo vibes with a twisty-turny mystery, meddlesome teens, and colorful characters! It was a fun read!

[Kayti Kramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't my usual cup of tea but I got an audiobook freebie so I figured I'd give it a shot and I LOVED it. As an elder-millennial, I loved the 90s setting. The whole thing felt like Nancy Drew meets Ghostbusters in the best way. The characters were fun and the dialog followed smoothly, which is important to me. I'm really glad I tried this and excited to check out book #2.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great YA mystery!!

If you grew up in the 90s or just love that culture, you should definitely read this book. The pop culture references were fantastic!!
Add in a great mystery, and I was hooked. I read this book in one sitting! Pick it up now. You won’t regret it.