The Case Files of GG Michaels: Paranormal Investigator

by J.L. Meredith

5 things to avoid to have a safe & boring

Ghosts

Vampires

Evil Cults

Monsters

Haunted Asylums

Or…you could go with GG Michaels and experience them all.

So…safe & boring?

Or Supernatural Adventure?

Choose adventure!



“The Case Files of GG Paranormal Investigator is an engrossing read for fans of paranormal mysteries. Meredith's knack for atmospheric storytelling, sharp character dynamics, and the interplay of horror and humor make this book an exciting and memorable entry into the genre. It's perfect for readers who love their chills with a dash of wit.” - Literary Titan

"Get ready for chills, thrills, and jump-scares galore with this captivating collection of short, paranormal stories that will have readers hooked to the pages. Author JL Meredith laces the pages with a healthy sprinkling of suspense, mystery, and intrigue, featuring tales that follow a single protagonist at different stages of her life, navigating various encounters with the supernatural." - Reader's Favorite 5 Stars

Winner of the The Bookfest’s Silver Medal for Horror Fiction

Winner of the Literary Titan Silver Medal

Awarded 5 Stars by Reader’s Favorite

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2024

About the author

Born and raised in a rural community in Ontario, Canada, and practically living in the classics section of the children’s library, Lance began writing tales of adventure and heroism in the fourth grade. An old soul, he tries to sing, and dance, and play, a little each day. He has degrees in political science and psychology.

Reviews

[Literary Titan · Rating 4 out of 5]

J.L. Meredith’s The Case Files of GG Michaels: Paranormal Investigator delivers a gripping mix of supernatural suspense, investigative drama, and sly humor. Each short story follows Guenevere "Guen" Michaels, a fearless paranormal investigator, and her steadfast partner, Janet Yamashita. Together, they tackle eerie mysteries, confronting everything from ghosts and vampires to legendary creatures, all while juggling their professional cases and personal challenges.

Meredith paints each scene with precision and atmosphere. Whether it’s an abandoned asylum cloaked in shadow or a creaking Victorian house steeped in ghostly whispers, the locations feel alive and dripping with supernatural tension. The chemistry between Guen and Janet shines brightly, with Guen’s daring and resourcefulness playing perfectly against Janet’s down-to-earth practicality and skeptical humor. Their moments of banter and camaraderie bring a lighthearted charm that balances the book’s darker, chilling tones. The pacing of each short story keeps the suspense tight, pulling readers into one eerie case after another. Every tale builds anticipation as Guen and Janet piece together clues and face malevolent entities. Meredith seamlessly weaves historical details into the paranormal fabric, such as the haunting ties of the Monahan house to the Underground Railroad, adding a sense of realism and depth. The fusion of folklore with modern investigative techniques creates a refreshing and inventive take on paranormal sleuthing.

Despite its many strengths, the collection's brisk momentum sometimes works against it. The sheer variety of supernatural cases can feel somewhat overwhelming, with transitions between stories occasionally losing clarity. Some climactic moments resolve too quickly, leaving a hunger for deeper exploration of these terrifying encounters.

The Case Files of GG Michaels: Paranormal Investigator is an engrossing read for fans of paranormal mysteries. Meredith’s knack for atmospheric storytelling, sharp character dynamics, and the interplay of horror and humor make this book an exciting and memorable entry into the genre. It’s perfect for readers who love their chills with a dash of wit.

[litandcoffee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meredith’s episodic novel of paranormal investigations follows Princeton-trained magician and engineering-anomalies expert Guenevere Grace Michaels through five escalating “case files,” each heightening the moral and supernatural stakes of her work. Beginning with a Halloween party in an abandoned asylum and ending in a cavern beneath a former Underground Railroad house, the book tracks how a young investigator’s precision tools—EMF meters, thermal cameras, lock-picks—meet the unpredictable violence of spirits, demons, and human evil.

Guen is a striking creation: a Scream-Queen turned serious investigator, a Catholic who prays the St. Michael prayer while testing electromagnetic fields, an escape artist whose most daring feats involve resisting temptation and negotiating with the dead. Janet Yamashita, skeptical and quick with a sidearm, provides a witty counterpoint. Early investigations follow a disciplined pattern of testing and prayer; later ones erupt into folk-horror seductions, a steamboat sorceress’s love-hex, and a final confrontation with a West African spider demon. Clear, tactile prose grounds the escalating mythology, and the book’s moral clarity—mercy over spectacle—makes this engrossing supernatural procedural unexpectedly humane. Fans of eerie ghost tales and high-octane supernatural adventures will be gratified.

[Deepi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Case Files of GG Michaels By JL Meredith is a collection of three short stories about Guenevere's paranormal encounters at different stages of her life.

I love the concept of showing her three life stages, like high school, college, and career, in the story. It made me feel connected to the main character and invested me in her journey. After finishing the book, I really wish it were a full novel instead of a novella.

The stories involve a vampire, an entity, and a monster from another world. I love how the author packed three distinct horrors into so few pages and executed them brilliantly. The writing kept me hooked until the very end of each story.

If you are a horror/paranormal lover, then you should try this novella. It has rich characters, a thrilling plot, and heart-pounding scenes, all within a fast-paced and engaging read. Also, the supernatural elements keeps you on edge, making it a must-read for fans of eerie, suspenseful storytelling.

[Antoine Monks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lot's of page turning fun from J.L. Meredith as per usual, this time of the spooky sort.

Paranormal investigator stuff is outside my usual reading habits but I really enjoyed these five stories. Each one has clever idea at its core and lively characters around it to keep things moving and there's a solid variety of tales and sufficient familiarity to give it a series flavor. Meredith also does a good job creating atmosphere with locations and intrigue with the new faces that pop up in each story not to mention some truly chilling situations... but for the rest, you'll have to read them for yourself.

I hope Meredith won't be keeping us waiting long for another batch.