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Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium #3.5
Haunting Hooligans
Even though Chantilly Adair is new to the whole seeing ghosts thing, her naivety hasn’t slowed her down. But with Halloween coming, the novice psychic medium is in for a surprise.
As the historical society manager for her small Georgia town, Chantilly implemented a haunted historical property tour, and on Halloween, two of the ghosts comes by her house for a visit.
The ghosts tell her there isn’t much time, but Chantilly has no idea what that means.
Can Chantilly figure it out and help the ghosts before that time runs out?
As the historical society manager for her small Georgia town, Chantilly implemented a haunted historical property tour, and on Halloween, two of the ghosts comes by her house for a visit.
The ghosts tell her there isn’t much time, but Chantilly has no idea what that means.
Can Chantilly figure it out and help the ghosts before that time runs out?
- GenresParanormalMystery
58 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2023
77 people are currently reading
62 people want to read
About the author
Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
148 books543 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling.
A multiple number one bestseller on Amazon, her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a five-star Reader's Favorite, a Rone Award finalist, as well as a number one bestseller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. In 2021, she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets, also a number one bestseller on Amazon. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as ‘compelling, and intense,’ and ‘read through the night, edge of your seat thrillers. Carolyn’s most recent Rachel Ryder novel, Deadly Means, has been submitted for an Edgar Award by her publisher, Severn River Publishing.
Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. She wrote a monthly featured column in Northside Woman magazine.
Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently spoils an American Staffordshire terrier boxer mix. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester (who misses her kids terribly but loves having a lower grocery bill) with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and her very spoiled pup.
Connect with Carolyn via carolyn@carolynridderaspenson.com
A multiple number one bestseller on Amazon, her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a five-star Reader's Favorite, a Rone Award finalist, as well as a number one bestseller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. In 2021, she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets, also a number one bestseller on Amazon. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as ‘compelling, and intense,’ and ‘read through the night, edge of your seat thrillers. Carolyn’s most recent Rachel Ryder novel, Deadly Means, has been submitted for an Edgar Award by her publisher, Severn River Publishing.
Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. She wrote a monthly featured column in Northside Woman magazine.
Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently spoils an American Staffordshire terrier boxer mix. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester (who misses her kids terribly but loves having a lower grocery bill) with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and her very spoiled pup.
Connect with Carolyn via carolyn@carolynridderaspenson.com
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September 15, 2019
It's Halloween and things are going wonky as ancient ghosts are trying to warn Chantilly to save someone still alive, but who? Chantilly needs to figure it out quickly or she may lose someone close to her! I love the characters and the author truly brings them to life so that you feel like you are visiting old friends. The plot is well woven and entertaining, leaving you wanting more, more, more!!! I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
September 14, 2019
I enjoy the Chantilly Adair books. I love the way thing are progressing. Chantilly and her friends become more dear to me with every book. Her friend, Thelma, has captured my heart so much so that I’m worried about losing her. She is an older character whose husband has passed on. One part of me wants them happy joined together again. The other part of me wants to keep her alive. In this book someone in Chantilly’s circle needs help. Because of my growing feelings for her friends this book felt a bit personal. I’m not going farther in. This is a quick book to read so spoilers are easy to accidentally write. You can read this story by itself. I would recommend reading them in order for maximum enjoyment.
November 15, 2023
Castleberry, NC. Halloween. Present day. Carolyn Ridder Aspenson’s Haunted Hooligans (Chantilly Adair Paranormal Cozy Mysteries, #3.5) is a short novella in the series that has Chantilly seeing and talking to spirits in Castleberry while she continues her job at the historical society and taking her haunted historical tours around Castleberry.The haunted historical tour following Halloween has more significance than the previous tours. As Chantilly and her assistant, Olivia Castleberry, begin the day, Chantilly is visited by a spirit who states, “There isn’t much time. To save her. You must hurry.”, and then the spirit promptly disappears, leaving Chantilly wondering to what and to whom the spirit is referring. This Halloween set story puts Chantilly and friends in a perilous position. Does Chantilly save the person in question? Will more spirits chat with Chantilly? How will Chantilly find whom she must save? A Halloween tale for anyone who has an interest in talking with those who have passed on! 5 stars.
September 15, 2019
Even though Chantilly Adair is new to the whole seeing ghosts thing, her naivety hasn’t slowed her down. But with Halloween coming, the novice psychic medium is in for a surprise.
As the historical society manager for her small Georgia town, Chantilly implemented a haunted historical property tour, and on Halloween, two of the ghosts comes by her house for a visit.
The ghosts tell her there isn’t much time, but Chantilly has no idea what that means.
Can Chantilly figure it out and help the ghosts before that time runs out?
If you like paranormal and Southern cozy mysteries, you’ll love the Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery series, and you’ll adore this Halloween novella! Grab this between the novels novella now!
Once again Carolyn has written a fun to read Chantilly adventure! This one she has to help her employee and friend Olivia Castleberry that works for her at the Historical Society. Two different ghosts are telling her Olivia is in danger. I love all the characters in this series. Start with Book 1 Get up and Ghost to follow in her adventure with all her friends of Castleberry, Georgia. Keep them coming Carolyn please!!
As the historical society manager for her small Georgia town, Chantilly implemented a haunted historical property tour, and on Halloween, two of the ghosts comes by her house for a visit.
The ghosts tell her there isn’t much time, but Chantilly has no idea what that means.
Can Chantilly figure it out and help the ghosts before that time runs out?
If you like paranormal and Southern cozy mysteries, you’ll love the Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery series, and you’ll adore this Halloween novella! Grab this between the novels novella now!
Once again Carolyn has written a fun to read Chantilly adventure! This one she has to help her employee and friend Olivia Castleberry that works for her at the Historical Society. Two different ghosts are telling her Olivia is in danger. I love all the characters in this series. Start with Book 1 Get up and Ghost to follow in her adventure with all her friends of Castleberry, Georgia. Keep them coming Carolyn please!!
September 14, 2019
This little Halloween novella is part of the Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery Series. Though short, it is definitely not lacking in quality and is one of the most entertaining holiday novellas I've ever read! Chantilly sees ghosts, and interacts with ghosts, ever since taking a fall and hitting her head back in book #1. Through each book in the series I've developed a fondness for the characters, and in this book Chantilly's friend and colleague is in grave danger, making this one a page turner until I've finished it kind of book. Chantilly received warnings by a couple of spirits her friend's time is running out if Chantilly doesn't save her but she has little information to go by to figure it all out! Suspense, danger, and the power of friendship fills this wonderful story, and Chantilly is able to realize her true feelings about her special ability.
September 20, 2019
This is the 4th Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. I really enjoyed reading this story that falls on Halloween. Chantilly is the Historical Society Manager in Castleberry Georgia and has been seeing ghosts since she took a tumble down a flight of stairs and got a bump on her head. Two ghosts: Nellie Clementine and Andrew Castleberry, the founder of Casteberry, decided to visit Chantilly while she is at home getting ready for the treat-or-treaters! They tell Chantilly to save "her" before it's too late. Though Chantilly has no idea who "her" is. Chantilly finally figures it our that it must be Olivia since Chantilly can't get Olivia to answer her phone! Olivia never goes anywhere without her phone. Can Chantilly save Olivia before it too late? Can she finally help Nellie Clementine have peace?
September 11, 2019
Chantilly’s 1st Halloween since she began seeing spirits proves to be an interesting one for her. She is putting together the Haunted Tour and getting some new insights from several spirits. While passing out candy to Trick-or-Treaters and trying not to eat a whole bag of Snickers bites, multiple spirits tell her she needs to help someone before it’s too late. But she doesn’t have much information to go on. Aided by her good friends, Del and Thelma, Chantilly tries to find and save their good friend Olivia before it’s too late. Kept me on the edge of my seat. I love that the spirits do their best to help and also that they give information about themselves for the tour. This is definitely a favorite series of mine.
September 24, 2019
My favorite series Chantilly Adare psychic medium cozy Mysteries
Book 4... Chantilly is still seeing ghosts the afterlife is still here something she is able to see because of a fall down some steps she had a while back a gift that she doesn't mind having. When I read this author's books I feel like I'm actually in the story in the cemetery with the actual ghost behind the headstones it pulls me right in. I actually recommend this book and every book in this series to you the person reading my review I love this author's books she's one of my top favorite authors... Thank You Caroline Riddler Aspenson fabulous books keep them coming....
Book 4... Chantilly is still seeing ghosts the afterlife is still here something she is able to see because of a fall down some steps she had a while back a gift that she doesn't mind having. When I read this author's books I feel like I'm actually in the story in the cemetery with the actual ghost behind the headstones it pulls me right in. I actually recommend this book and every book in this series to you the person reading my review I love this author's books she's one of my top favorite authors... Thank You Caroline Riddler Aspenson fabulous books keep them coming....
September 18, 2019
Well, snap my garter, that was fun!
A short read, a novella, where the previous three books in this series were much longer. But don’t think for one moment it wasn’t a well-developed story, because it was! It was so good! Very entertaining!
This time, Chantilly gets to ‘meet’ a town celebrity. Someone - but who? - is in danger. She has to hurry, or it’ll be too late! But who? Where? What? How? There’s not a lot to go on! It’s not a whodunit, but more of a search. The ghosts play a big role and I loved that. Chantilly is really getting used to seeing ghosts. A fun story!
A short read, a novella, where the previous three books in this series were much longer. But don’t think for one moment it wasn’t a well-developed story, because it was! It was so good! Very entertaining!
This time, Chantilly gets to ‘meet’ a town celebrity. Someone - but who? - is in danger. She has to hurry, or it’ll be too late! But who? Where? What? How? There’s not a lot to go on! It’s not a whodunit, but more of a search. The ghosts play a big role and I loved that. Chantilly is really getting used to seeing ghosts. A fun story!
September 18, 2019
Haunting Hooligans is Book 4 in the Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery Series.
This is a fantastic halloween novella that packs the punch of a full length book.
As we know, Chantilly sees ghosts since she fell down and banged her head.
I love the characters in this series, they are so well developed.
This author writes paranormal so well that it feels like it is real.
I do love novellas! They are really one of my favorite things to read. I really enjoyed this great addition to the series and look forward to reading more of Chantilly!
This is a fantastic halloween novella that packs the punch of a full length book.
As we know, Chantilly sees ghosts since she fell down and banged her head.
I love the characters in this series, they are so well developed.
This author writes paranormal so well that it feels like it is real.
I do love novellas! They are really one of my favorite things to read. I really enjoyed this great addition to the series and look forward to reading more of Chantilly!
September 19, 2019
Halloween comes to Castleberry, bringing ghosts seeking help for someone in danger. But, the ghosts don’t know who needs help or where they are. Chantilly and her friends set out into the night to learn what they can. This short novella packs a whole lot of story into a quick read, which requires a great deal of skill. I love these characters. Thelma is my favorite, but don’t tell the others! I received this book free and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.
September 13, 2019
A fun, cute, and very short story.
Chantilly Adair is approached by two different ghosts telling her someone is in trouble.
It winds up that Olivia, her assistant at the Heritage Society is in danger while celebrating Halloween with a friend, and she may lose her life if she's not found quickly.
Chantilly Adair is approached by two different ghosts telling her someone is in trouble.
It winds up that Olivia, her assistant at the Heritage Society is in danger while celebrating Halloween with a friend, and she may lose her life if she's not found quickly.
September 15, 2019
This is a fun Halloween novella. Grab it to get in the mood for a little spookiness. Chantilly is approached by a spirit saying “hurry, help her” but never knows who to help where. As her day as the town historical society manager goes on, she runs into another spirit with the same message. Finally, Chantilly grabs Del and Thelma and goes off on the mad chase.
September 16, 2019
Ghosts are coming to Chantilly with a message to help someone, and quick! She isn't sure who needs help or why, but when she discovers the meaning behind the messages she is fast to do what she can to help save the person in need.
This is a short but captivating read. Love the characters in these stories, so friendly and always wanting to help!
This is a short but captivating read. Love the characters in these stories, so friendly and always wanting to help!
September 13, 2019
I really enjoyed Haunting Hooligans. It is a great Halloween story. This is a fun, quick read. I just love this series. Chantilly is such an interesting character. This story was interesting and kept me reading to the end.
September 11, 2019
This is a quick and fun book to read. Chantilly is back and still seeing ghosts. This time several of them are trying to help her save one of her friend's life but she needs to figure out how the two ghosts are connected.
September 17, 2019
Chantilly has another mystery to solve in order to save someone she loves, and the race against the clock is on! A fast-paced short story that does not disappoint. This is a suspenseful book that highlights the precious nature of close friendships.
September 13, 2019
Love this series. The characters and back story are great. I learn more about them with each book. This was a cute short story that can be read quickly. Looking forward to more in this series.
September 14, 2019
I loved this one. Chantilly's life is evolving and I like that. This book had more action, a little more urgency to it. I found it very satisfying to read. Highly recommended.
March 1, 2025
A short story but really fun. Still has the type-os, but who cares. It's still a very entertaining story.
February 6, 2025
Chantilly is the woman that can see ghosts and Emma is one of her neighbors. Olivia is a co-worker at the town's historical society.
Chantilly can see ghosts but they don't always communicate in a clear fashion as in this case where one tells her that there's not much time to save her.
Save who? From what?
There's a car crash and one person dies.
Overall it's a pretty standard fare for this type of book and that means it's good with interesting characters.
Chantilly can see ghosts but they don't always communicate in a clear fashion as in this case where one tells her that there's not much time to save her.
Save who? From what?
There's a car crash and one person dies.
Overall it's a pretty standard fare for this type of book and that means it's good with interesting characters.
February 2, 2021
A cute, fun and very enjoyable short story that is short and very easy to read. The characters just add another wild dimension to the storyline. Lots of chuckles and out loud laughing at the antics that were pulled off by Del & Thelma. A light easy reading experience that will leave you with a smile and a chuckle!
February 8, 2025
Enjoyable short story about Chantilly Adair being new to seeing ghosts things & the historical society manger for her small Georgia Town starts a haunted historical property tour and with Halloween coming, the new psychic medium is in for a surprise. Two ghost visit her and she doesn't understand them. This has me intrigued.
August 6, 2020
Chantilly never gives up on her friends!
I love this cozy mystery series! I have long been a fan of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and this series is one of my favorites.
If you enjoy a good, clean, cozy mystery that can be read in one sitting; do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book.
I love this cozy mystery series! I have long been a fan of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and this series is one of my favorites.
If you enjoy a good, clean, cozy mystery that can be read in one sitting; do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book.
January 24, 2024
Spooky Good
I really enjoy this series! This Halloween episode is fun , spooky and touched my heart. I always feel happy reading and this one gave me goose bumps and a happy ending smile.
I really enjoy this series! This Halloween episode is fun , spooky and touched my heart. I always feel happy reading and this one gave me goose bumps and a happy ending smile.
July 17, 2020
This was such a sweet Novella. Olivia and Chantilly’s friendship is so special.
July 22, 2025
The third book in a quick and easy paranormal series.
September 26, 2019
Too late, or is it?
A great read. One of the author's best. Okay the mystery wasn't really a mystery in the way we normally expect our cozies to be but it was a great plot of ghosts trying to help the living even though the clues they gave were more oblique then most.
Halloween should be a fun time but being told that 'she' is in danger isn't much of a clue. Who is 'she' and where is the danger coming from. As she tries to sort out what she knows, get her two friends helping and enlist the ghosts to tell her who and where she becomes aware that Olivia is nowhere to be found. Will she find her? Will it be too late?
A great read. One of the author's best. Okay the mystery wasn't really a mystery in the way we normally expect our cozies to be but it was a great plot of ghosts trying to help the living even though the clues they gave were more oblique then most.
Halloween should be a fun time but being told that 'she' is in danger isn't much of a clue. Who is 'she' and where is the danger coming from. As she tries to sort out what she knows, get her two friends helping and enlist the ghosts to tell her who and where she becomes aware that Olivia is nowhere to be found. Will she find her? Will it be too late?
September 22, 2019
I love this Chantilly Adair Psychic Medium series. The characters are described so richly and are likable; this story was entertaining, as all of the ones in this series have been. It wasn't extremely Halloween in the setting and would be fun to read any time of the year. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this story really tugged at my heart emotionally. I love the southern setting and the colloquialisms--they're very authentic to the south. I highly recommend this series and book and everything else I've read by this author thus far.
September 24, 2019
There are ghosts coming out of the woodwork in this story. Chantilly gets a message "you hurry and save her" but didn't say who 'her' was. Chantilly thought she knew, but she found out she was wrong. It is someone that is close to Tilly that needs saving, but she can't figure out the connection with her the Castleberries?
Another great cozy ghost story from Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. I enjoy this series a lot!
Another great cozy ghost story from Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. I enjoy this series a lot!
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