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Ghosts Live Here
Ghosts are real ….
They come out and play after dark at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, the most haunted hotel in America. Worthy of its very own Grimms Fairy Tale, the massive stone structure towers above the Victorian village in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, like some ancient fortress overlooking its kingdom.
Nicole and her traveling companions check into room 419 at the resort, where all is not as it seems. They soon learn the historic vacation destination has long been the source of eerie tales and unusual paranormal activity. A late-night guided tour of the historical hotel reveals guests repeatedly report sightings of ghostly figures prowling the halls and haunting the rooms on every floor.
Determined to discover an explanation for the unexplainable, an investigation into the dark history of the hotel spells trouble for the three amateur ghost detectives. The trio finds the hotel was a hotspot catering to the elite when it opened in 1886. In the early 1900s, it served as a college for young women and later became a questionable cancer clinic. Intrigued, the group soon finds themselves entangled in a century-old mystery filled with restless ghosts, eerie hauntings, and long-buried secrets. Will they discover that some secrets are best left in the past, or will they untangle the past for both the living and the dead?
They come out and play after dark at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, the most haunted hotel in America. Worthy of its very own Grimms Fairy Tale, the massive stone structure towers above the Victorian village in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, like some ancient fortress overlooking its kingdom.
Nicole and her traveling companions check into room 419 at the resort, where all is not as it seems. They soon learn the historic vacation destination has long been the source of eerie tales and unusual paranormal activity. A late-night guided tour of the historical hotel reveals guests repeatedly report sightings of ghostly figures prowling the halls and haunting the rooms on every floor.
Determined to discover an explanation for the unexplainable, an investigation into the dark history of the hotel spells trouble for the three amateur ghost detectives. The trio finds the hotel was a hotspot catering to the elite when it opened in 1886. In the early 1900s, it served as a college for young women and later became a questionable cancer clinic. Intrigued, the group soon finds themselves entangled in a century-old mystery filled with restless ghosts, eerie hauntings, and long-buried secrets. Will they discover that some secrets are best left in the past, or will they untangle the past for both the living and the dead?
264 pages, Paperback
Published September 27, 2023
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September 4, 2024
*Ghosts Live Here* by C.C. Brown is an evocative exploration of the fine line between the seen and the unseen, weaving together themes of memory, loss, and the indelible marks that the past leaves on our present.
This story is set against a backdrop rich with both history and the supernatural, Brown introduces readers to a small town that teems with tales. The story is anchored by characters who are not only grappling with their own life challenges but are also with the whispers of those who once inhabited their spaces. The author brings the town to life, making it almost a character in its own right, filled with haunting atmospheres and backstories.
The way the author captures the essence of the characters’ relationships—be it with one another or with the memories of lost loved ones—adds depth. The dialogue sparkles with authenticity, allowing readers to feel the weight of history in the characters’ interactions and decisions.
One of the standout aspects of *Ghosts Live Here* is the integration of the supernatural elements into the narrative. Instead of relying solely on traditional ghost story tropes, Brown uses supernatural as a metaphor for unresolved issues, nostalgia, and the struggle to move forward.
*Ghosts Live Here* by C.C. Brown is a poignant tale that merges the world of ghosts with the everyday, inviting readers to reflect on the ghosts that linger in their own lives. With a compelling narrative and well-drawn characters, Brown has crafted a hauntingly beautiful story that doesn’t just entertain but also resonates, making it a must-read.
August 18, 2024
Ghosts Live Here was my introduction to the works of CC Brown, a book that, for much of its course, immerses us within the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a location steeped in history and purported to be haunted by a number of ghosts. What entails becomes two stories woven into one; the first, a cozy, paranormal suspense tale of a pair of sisters and a friend who visit the hotel, and the other, the story of the hotel’s sordid past as a hospital under charlatan Norman Baker.
Being familiar with the setting and the hotel’s history, I found this to be an engaging narrative. We are exposed to the crimes of a man who was essentially a monster, and the resulting suffering of his victims, which deepens the atmosphere and strange activity lent by the current day plotline.
Lighter in tone at times, though leaning darker and somber during the historical chapters, this is largely a paranormal tale that blends history and atmosphere into a tale that should appease most readers of quiet or cozy horror, and you may even learn a thing or two along the way. Interesting reading.
Being familiar with the setting and the hotel’s history, I found this to be an engaging narrative. We are exposed to the crimes of a man who was essentially a monster, and the resulting suffering of his victims, which deepens the atmosphere and strange activity lent by the current day plotline.
Lighter in tone at times, though leaning darker and somber during the historical chapters, this is largely a paranormal tale that blends history and atmosphere into a tale that should appease most readers of quiet or cozy horror, and you may even learn a thing or two along the way. Interesting reading.
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