The Attachment

by Judith Cosby

“Eliza nodded in agreement. But where her brother saw the possibility of something otherworldly, Eliza knew its reality. She could feel the rotting bones of the house’s structure, decaying windows with their blank reflections, and the weary-looking oak door. She knew something not entirely human dwelled within that place. Something secret.”Eliza Grey has always had a supernatural gift. She knows things. Unseen things.As a child, she held her gift close. Only her brother knows about the ghost who claimed Eliza on a beach when she was five. This tortured apparition, the one she calls the Wet Lady, promised their paths would cross again.Now a writer for a local newspaper in a Massachusetts seaside town, Eliza’s latest assignment leads to the discovery of a lone grave and a forgotten family burial plot. Honor Brown died in 1808. Honor’s mysterious death, ruled a suicide, sets off Eliza’s inner knowing.With the assistance of an unlikely group of friends and her new furry sidekick, a Great Pyrenees named Murphy, Eliza unearths Honor’s truth.Was it suicide, or was it murder?But peeling away the layers of a 200-year-old mystery isn’t easy. Especially when Eliza uncovers a web of deceit leading back to the town’s mayor, who not only thwarts her investigation of the past but endangers her present.Promises given. Promises taken. The Wet Lady has returned.Destined to relinquish herself to this tormented soul, can Eliza uncover the truth before her mind and body are no longer her own?

349 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2023

About the author

Judith Cosby is an author who blends storytelling, spirituality, and history into captivating narratives. After the success of her reflective memoirs—Threads, Spirit Threads, and Weaving Threads of Gratitude—Judith has taken a bold leap into fiction with her Eliza Grey Mystery series. The debut, The Attachment, and the thrilling second, The Entrapment, combine supernatural intrigue with historical depth and unforgettable characters. The third book in the series is currently in development, with a release scheduled for Spring 2026.

A former Human Resources professional and devoted mom, Judith, now writes full-time from her home in Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband, Craig, and their two lovable Great Pyrenees, Maggie Mae and Tobin, as well as their cat, Azrael.

She is a proud member of ARIA and Writer's Unboxed, and an alum of the transformative “When Words Count” writing retreat.

When she is not writing, you can find her digging in the dirt of her beloved gardens, chatting it up with the wildlife as the resident animal whisperer, or taking long walks through her favorite haunts.

All her books are available for purchase through Amazon.com.
Follow her journey and latest releases on her website, www.JudithCosby.com.

She can be found on her Facebook Business Page, Judith Cosby, and Instagram, Judith Ribeiro Cosby.

Reviews

[Joan A WOods · Rating 5 out of 5]

A joy to read!

Judith does a wonderful job of setting the scene to envision exactly what is happening. Her details of past history are intriguing, drawing you in as you turn each page! I would highly recommend this novel, keeping the reader intrigued.

[Alexa McCabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

couldn’t put it down!

I absolutely loved The Attachment! I couldn’t put it down after I started it! The author truly made you feel like you could see, smell and hear everything she was describing. I cannot wait to see what Eliza Grey has in store next!

[Dawn L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading The Attachment by Judith Cosby made me feel curious and excited from the beginning. The ghostly mystery and supernatural events created a suspenseful and slightly eerie atmosphere that kept me interested. As Eliza Grey uncovered secrets from the past, I felt more and more intrigued and eager to find out what would happen next. The story also made me feel tense at times because of the haunting spirit and the danger surrounding the investigation. Overall, the book was captivating and thrilling, and it left me thinking about the mystery even after I finished reading it. 👻📚

[Irina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating!

From start to finish every page held my attention. I did not want the story to end. This book was perfect for our book club. Everyone enjoyed it.