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Ghost Signs
Spiritualism. Divination. The occult. A man who doesn't believe. A boy who does.
1928. It has been San Francisco's most roaring, most extravagant, most superstitious decade of them all. Mason is a walldog, hoisting himself high in the air to paint advertisements on tall brick structures. When he becomes the target of a bedeviling presence within the walls of a vacant saloon, he confronts his skepticism with the assistance of a mysterious orphan boy and discovers a stronger connection to the building than he ever could have imagined.
Dedicated to lovers of historical fiction and ghost stories, Ghost Signs is a paranormal mystery that takes place during the Roaring Twenties in the Barbary Coast neighborhood of San Francisco. This psychological thriller centers on a traveling sign painter who comes out west on Route 66 and features California Gold Rush history, the Spiritualism movement, Prohibition, and hot jazz.
1928. It has been San Francisco's most roaring, most extravagant, most superstitious decade of them all. Mason is a walldog, hoisting himself high in the air to paint advertisements on tall brick structures. When he becomes the target of a bedeviling presence within the walls of a vacant saloon, he confronts his skepticism with the assistance of a mysterious orphan boy and discovers a stronger connection to the building than he ever could have imagined.
Dedicated to lovers of historical fiction and ghost stories, Ghost Signs is a paranormal mystery that takes place during the Roaring Twenties in the Barbary Coast neighborhood of San Francisco. This psychological thriller centers on a traveling sign painter who comes out west on Route 66 and features California Gold Rush history, the Spiritualism movement, Prohibition, and hot jazz.
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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March 6, 2026
A Haunting Story Set in the Roaring Twenties
Ghost Signs pulled me in with its rich setting and eerie atmosphere.
The story captures the spirit of 1920s San Francisco while weaving in elements of spiritualism, history, and mystery.
Mason’s journey from skepticism to confronting something he cannot explain makes the story feel grounded and intriguing.
I especially enjoyed how the relationship between Mason and the mysterious orphan boy slowly reveals deeper layers of the story.
The mix of historical detail, psychological tension, and ghostly intrigue kept me engaged throughout.
A memorable read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a haunting twist.
Ghost Signs pulled me in with its rich setting and eerie atmosphere.
The story captures the spirit of 1920s San Francisco while weaving in elements of spiritualism, history, and mystery.
Mason’s journey from skepticism to confronting something he cannot explain makes the story feel grounded and intriguing.
I especially enjoyed how the relationship between Mason and the mysterious orphan boy slowly reveals deeper layers of the story.
The mix of historical detail, psychological tension, and ghostly intrigue kept me engaged throughout.
A memorable read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a haunting twist.
May 17, 2026
A great read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a supernatural edge.
I like how Ghost Sings mixed history, mystery, and a ghost story without making it feel overdone. The 1920s San Francisco setting felt alive, and I could easily picture the streets, the saloons, the signs, and the atmosphere of that time. A great read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a supernatural edge.
I like how Ghost Sings mixed history, mystery, and a ghost story without making it feel overdone. The 1920s San Francisco setting felt alive, and I could easily picture the streets, the saloons, the signs, and the atmosphere of that time. A great read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a supernatural edge.
July 16, 2026
Unique!
Educational , full of information, and not what I expected! It's a story that you have to know how it ends because you care about the two people. Full of unexpected twist and turns. Have Daniel is a gifted story teller!
Educational , full of information, and not what I expected! It's a story that you have to know how it ends because you care about the two people. Full of unexpected twist and turns. Have Daniel is a gifted story teller!
July 28, 2026
Great book!
Definitely a story that'll keep you guessing and wanting more! As the story progressed, it got harder and harder to put down. Great job!
Definitely a story that'll keep you guessing and wanting more! As the story progressed, it got harder and harder to put down. Great job!
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