Amber House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 7

by Dean Rasmussen

A haunted theater. A trail of blood. Amber House is gambling you won’t get out alive.When Emmie receives a desperate plea for help from an old friend in Las Vegas, she doesn’t hesitate—even if it means leaving her team behind. With Jason by her side, she steps into a city that never sleeps… and neither do its ghosts.

Determined to protect her friend, Nova, from the violent spirits plaguing the historic Amber House Theater, Emmie quickly hits the limits of her psychic skills. The hauntings are relentless, the illusions too convincing, and a trail of blood leads straight to a magician who has come out of retirement to perform alongside Nova.

But who can they trust in a house of mirrors?

The answers are locked inside an aging woman who carries the weight of the theater’s dark history—but she’s powerless to stop what’s coming. Mute and teetering on the edge of death, she’s running out of time… along with everyone else.

As the past and present collide on the glitzy stage, Emmie must uncover the deadly truth before she becomes the next act in the theater’s final performance.

Amber House is the seventh novel in a new paranormal crime mystery series that delivers an unsolved murder, ghostly dark mysteries, and a twist of horror.

Fans of Darcy Coates, Lee Mountford, J.R. Erickson, Cheryl Bradshaw, Grady Hendrix, or Heather Graham will love this exciting new supernatural thriller suspense book.

Discover why ghost mystery readers can’t put this book down!Get Amber House to start your next chilling adventure today!

Books by Dean

Shine An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 0
Hanging An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1
Caine An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 2
Hyde An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 3
Whisper An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 4
Temper An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 5
Raven An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 6
Amber An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 7
Dreadful Tales of Horror Book 1 - 6
Stone Shadows Rising 1
Stone Phantoms Reborn 2
Stone Leviathan Wakes 3

Or you can visit his website www.deanrasmussen.com.

264 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 27, 2025

About the author

Dean Rasmussen grew up in a small Minnesota town and began writing stories at the age of ten, driven by his fascination with the Star Wars hero's journey. He continued writing short stories and attempted a few novels through his early twenties until he stopped to focus on his computer animation ambitions. He studied English at a Minnesota college during that time.

He learned the art of computer animation and went on to work on twenty feature films, a television show, and a AAA video game as a visual effects artist over thirteen years. He currently teaches animation for visual effects in Orlando, Florida.

Inspired by his favorite authors, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, and H.P. Lovecraft, Dean began writing novels and short stories again in 2018 to thrill and delight a new generation of horror fans.

Reviews

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amber House
Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery, Book 7

By: Dean Rasmussen
Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell

Brilliant, engrossing and satisfying! Absolute perfection!

Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 10-24-25

Ghost story? Yes. Mystery? You bet! Brilliantly keeps the listener on the “edge”, wondering, at times worrying for characters that have become as familiar as friends? Oh holy wow YES! “Amber House” is ALL of this and so much more! I loved the dark “noir” feeling that prevailed as I was drawn deeper and deeper into the world of Amber House, its history and the lives of both current occupants, and those of days past. I can’t divulge details without giving away what deserves to be experienced “in the moment” by each listener, but I can say that this stunning story is brilliantly executed in every way, beginning with a flawless, cohesive plot that holds one’s interest throughout! One that flows smoothly and wraps beautifully, leaving no unanswered questions, paired with breathtakingly beautiful narration that brings everything our author envisioned to living, breathing, emotionally, spectacular life! I loved everything about “Amber House”, the fabulous characters, the stunning story, the performance, the feel, EVERYTHING! Five fantastic stars!

[Lori Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amber House is a breathtaking and complex poignant story as Emmie and her friends descend upon Las Vegas to Amber House, an old theater set to rise from the ashes by a friend Emmie hasn't seen since her college days. But it's not a friendly reunion, as Nova is desperate for Emmie to discover what exactly is happening within the theaters old bones and turning into a haunting battleground as Nova's father wishes of his daughter's success as an illusionist while the man's distaste for believing the ghosts of dead magicians could be the cause behind harrowing accidents that are pushing Nova into their dark cross-hairs. As Emmie, Finn, Jason and Sarah plunge deeper into Amber House's complicated past and the fiery egos of the men whom graced its stage... the darkest of spirits and even the magician's own troublesome assistants play their malicious games to protect the harrowing, tragic truth that's is a mesmerizing as any illusionist trick.


Highly recommended.

[Donna Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, I've never had so much fun being haunted. The Emmie Rose mysteries are haunting, ghostly and chilling, but also engaging, fast-paced and entertaining. When I realized this one was about magicians in a haunted theater, I was beyond thrilled and it didn't disappoint. The story is unique and keeps you guessing, with a totally surprising ending I didn't see coming. But the warmth and camaraderie I've come to expect from this series is still there and really makes you feel at home with these characters. In this outing, Emmie and her friends aren't exactly wanted by all those involved, but they manage to persevere and get the job done. I say it every time, but once I finish one of these books, I immediately want the next one. As far as I'm concerned, this series can go on forever.

***I received an ARC of this book from the author. My review is strictly voluntary.***

[Brian Lobodzinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another enjoyable adventure for the supernatural sleuth and her gang as they try to uncover the origins of the haunting of a theatre that an aspiring magician is determined to open against the wishes of her father. Numerous spectral suspects float about the novel and the reasons behind the attitude of family members towards the opening give another layer to the plot not to mention an occasional mishap and murder.
My review might seem opaque concerning the plot but I don't want to give too much away and deprive readers of the pleasure of reading it. Buy it and enjoy it

I was given an ARC but the views are my own.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook: I enjoyed this book as much as the others in the series. I admired the complexity of this case since Emmie Rose and her group of friends were investigating a theater fraught with ghosts and clever magicians whose illusions seemed very real. There were moments when chills ran up my back. I was so absorbed by the story, that I listened to the whole audiobook in one sitting. I was entertained by Kasi Hollowell's narration, and her performance kept my attention. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the narration of Kasi Hollowell

When Emmie gets a call for help from an old college friend Nova, she
and the team go Las Vegas to ann old theatre called Amber House. Nova is desperate for Emmie to discover what exactly is happening, As Nova feels spirts in the theatre and are getting angry and want her out. Emmie, Finn, Jason and Sarah look into the past of Amber House's , which is filled of past egos of the once illusionist that stood on its boards. The darkest being the assistants who play their games to protect the tragic truth and wow that is just as amazing as watching any illusionist trick.

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review

[Celeste Wohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth 5 stars suspense and twists and turns

I get bored with lots of suspense books because by the time you reach page 3 you figured out most of it and by the time you hit page 15 you know exactly what's going to happen. This is 1 of those books that you think you have it figured out And then maybe you were wrong And then when they introduce something near the end of the book you can See the ending Not quiet all of it!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author has the ability to draw the reader in and feel the heart pounding fear of the characters. I couldn't stop reading, wondering how Emmie and her friends were going to solve this haunting. While she was asked to come, she finds that not everyone welcomes her presence and doubt her ability. I was on the edge of my seat throughout. I would definitely recommend it. I received a free copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.

[Jennifer Wilcoxson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Emmie Rose story

I enjoyed this book. Emmie Rose deals with self-doubt while trying to help a friend. A very strong ghost and a hostile working environment don't make her work any easier.

[Thompson615 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!

Emmie gets a troubled video message from an old friend begging for her help in an old theater in Las Vegas. There’s lots of twists and turns in this ghost story. I enjoy this series and hope the next book gets here soon.

[Terri Voth(TV) · Rating 4 out of 5]

True friends

Enjoyed this book. There were so many characters to figure out that it felt a little distracting. Emmie tries to contact some ghosts on her own and finds out that the team works better together.

[Rowan Creech · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another fantastic book in this series. It is a non-stop ride of fear and adventure from page to page.

[Emily Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emmitt is trying to help a friend in need. Something is in the Amber hose theater. It is not very nice. Spellbinding creepy read.

[Angela Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emmie Rose series

I’ve enjoyed this series a lot. I like the growth in the characters and the stories move right along. Looking forward to the next one.

[MRS G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the setting of this latest Emmie Rose book.

Easy reading & entertaining. Not too scary, but a few hold your breath moments.

[Britt Samples · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5