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The Ghost Ring: Shadows of Caligo Falls
NEW RELEASE! The Ghost Ring • Book 2"A thrilling paranormal story... a roller coaster ride of betrayal, murder, romance, and secrets." – 5 stars • Readers' Favorite
Simon and Clara, a pair of self-proclaimed paranormal investigators, chase after a ghostly old 1917 police car as it races through Caligo Falls toward a creepy old shack in the forest where a shocking murder took place in 1922, sending the two best friends off on a sometimes terrifying quest to solve a long forgotten series of murders and clear the name of Bobby Finch’s grandfather, a destitute World War I veteran who had taken his own life.
With help from a few of their ghostly friends, Simon and Clara must utilize all their investigative skills to solve the four heinous murders before they head off to college in the fall.
Simon and Clara, a pair of self-proclaimed paranormal investigators, chase after a ghostly old 1917 police car as it races through Caligo Falls toward a creepy old shack in the forest where a shocking murder took place in 1922, sending the two best friends off on a sometimes terrifying quest to solve a long forgotten series of murders and clear the name of Bobby Finch’s grandfather, a destitute World War I veteran who had taken his own life.
With help from a few of their ghostly friends, Simon and Clara must utilize all their investigative skills to solve the four heinous murders before they head off to college in the fall.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2024
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About the author
Tom Hoffman
25 books37 followersA veteran author of thrilling young adult and middle grade adventure stories, Tom Hoffman received a B.S. in psychology from Georgetown University and a B.A from the now-defunct Oregon College of Art. He has lived in Alaska with his wife Alexis since 1973. They have two adult children and four amazing grandchildren. Tom has been a graphic designer and artist for over 35 years. Redirecting his imagination from art to writing, he wrote his first novel, The Eleventh Ring, at age 63.
The Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy and the Orville Wellington Mouse adventures are multi-leveled stories and have been compared to classics such as Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and Neverending Story. The books were written for his grandchildren to first enjoy as thrilling adventure tales; then as adults to discover the underlying themes of ethics, metaphysics, philosophy, quantum physics, and spirituality. A common theme is the idea that there is no magic, only science we don't understand. The books were written to provide an alternate way to view the world we live in. To see all life as a single force, all life equally precious, no matter the form. A world where violence is not necessary, a world where the protagonists are changed forever by their difficult choices, by their own sacrifices. A world of empathy, kindness, and love. And of course, ten foot tall ancient robotic rabbits and gigantic carnivorous centipedes living on post apocalyptic planets!
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The Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy and the Orville Wellington Mouse adventures are multi-leveled stories and have been compared to classics such as Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and Neverending Story. The books were written for his grandchildren to first enjoy as thrilling adventure tales; then as adults to discover the underlying themes of ethics, metaphysics, philosophy, quantum physics, and spirituality. A common theme is the idea that there is no magic, only science we don't understand. The books were written to provide an alternate way to view the world we live in. To see all life as a single force, all life equally precious, no matter the form. A world where violence is not necessary, a world where the protagonists are changed forever by their difficult choices, by their own sacrifices. A world of empathy, kindness, and love. And of course, ten foot tall ancient robotic rabbits and gigantic carnivorous centipedes living on post apocalyptic planets!
Visit me on Facebook:
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February 8, 2025
Great fun and an EXCELLENT continuation of Simon & Clara’s ghost hunting (& helping) story. Gorgeous cover art!
My only reservation is HOW can a college age boy resist the temptation to drive an exquisitely up-kept Dusenburg!?! or the Stutz Bearcat!!! :p
I’d have been at the very least driving them up and down the driveway and around the house!!!
Honestly tho, this was a really moving story dealing with learning more about Cornelius Wilder and his less than pristine dealings with both his partners and the household staff. The effects of the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic and helping clear Clara’s boss at the grocery store, Bobby’s Grandfathers name and reputation.
Not very much interaction with Harrington tho. I was honestly expecting Simon to be learning more from him about Persephone’s rings.
Still feels very reminiscent of ‘The Three Sleuths: Young Alfred Hitchcock’ stories that I inhaled as a kid. Very enjoyable story and highly anticipating book three.
My only reservation is HOW can a college age boy resist the temptation to drive an exquisitely up-kept Dusenburg!?! or the Stutz Bearcat!!! :p
I’d have been at the very least driving them up and down the driveway and around the house!!!
Honestly tho, this was a really moving story dealing with learning more about Cornelius Wilder and his less than pristine dealings with both his partners and the household staff. The effects of the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic and helping clear Clara’s boss at the grocery store, Bobby’s Grandfathers name and reputation.
Not very much interaction with Harrington tho. I was honestly expecting Simon to be learning more from him about Persephone’s rings.
Still feels very reminiscent of ‘The Three Sleuths: Young Alfred Hitchcock’ stories that I inhaled as a kid. Very enjoyable story and highly anticipating book three.
November 7, 2024
Immersing us in the intriguing world of teenage ghost detectives, Simon Moody and Clara Barley, Hoffman is at his absolute best—spooky, intelligent, mystical, and hilarious at once. The dialogue is exceptional. The originality of Hoffman’s visionary plot is pinned deftly to science with real references to quantum physics. This story not only entertains, it teaches us about the fabric and possibilities of other dimensions that undoubtedly intersect with ours. All in all, it is a rollicking good read that deserves a broad audience of every age. Hopefully someone in the cinematic world is listening when I say that these books are made for the screen. Netflix? Apple? Surely you need some spectacularly original new content?
January 17, 2025
Excellent!
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