Ghost Trip

Salem Spirits Cozy Mysteries #7

by Dina Marie

A highway home. A courtroom showdown. Can a road-tripping sleuth plead her case and solve a murder before her future gets dismissed?


Clara Kelly is cruising back to Long Island with her Civil War-era ghostly pal, William, riding shotgun, her Shih Tzu buckled in the backseat, and her Ghost Cat calling dibs on the dashboard. She’s headed for a face-off in court, where her sister-in-law is challenging her late husband’s estate. But as soon as the judge takes his seat, it’s clear the case is stacked against her.


When the proceedings break for lunch, Clara and William detour to a nearby restaurant—only to hit a deadly crossroads. A man drops in one of the conference rooms, and when his spirit approaches Clara for justice, she realizes she’s just been handed another case to argue: murder. Now, with time running out before the judge delivers a ruling that could wreck her future, Clara must follow the clues, cross-examine suspects, and overrule the dangers standing in her way.


Can she keep her case on track, solve the crime, and still make it back to court before the final verdict?


Ghost Trip is the light-hearted seventh book in the Salem Spirits Cozy Mysteries series. If you like endearing characters, unexpected journeys, and stories with a lot of heart, then you’ll love Dina Marie’s twist of fate.


Buy Ghost Trip and pack your bags for a mystery that won’t quit until the last mile!

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 15, 2026

About the author

Dina Marie is the pen name of award-winning novelist Dina Santorelli, who has been obsessed with all things ghost since . . . well, forever. Married on Halloween, she likes vacationing in spooky cities and visiting cemeteries and haunted hotels. A recent visit to Salem, Massachusetts, inspired her Salem Spirits series, which she wrote, in part, for her mom, a lover of cozy mystery TV.

Reviews

[Lise · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Clara Kelly wanted was to keep the historic Salem house and a tiny portion of her inheritance gained through the death of her abusive husband. Now his family is contesting even that minuscule amount, though by New York law, Clara is entitled to every holding the man had. Summoned to defend herself in court, Clara bundles up the family, ghost and corporeal alike, to head off on a road trip, hopefully to justice.

This is the seventh book in the Salen Spirits Cozy Mysteries. It's been a wild ride so far. I love that the author has found a legitimate way to incorporate a new setting without suddenly spiking the murder toll in Salem!

You could, I suppose, read this book as a standalone, but several story arcs are tied up, and it would spoil the previous six. Far better to read this series in order; it's so worth it.

As I write my review, I'm already missing the characters: Clara, William, Boy, and especially Ghost Cat and her hijinks. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

Thank you to Dina Marie and BookSirens for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. As always, my opinions are my own, honest and true.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book seven in the series. Although it can be read as a stand-alone, it's best to read the books in order to best grasp the larger story going on through the series.

Finally, FINALLY, Clara is done with her nasty in-laws; all while solving two murders this time. One is decades old, while the other is mere minutes old.

I've love every single one of the books in this series, and eagerly waiting the next books.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[April Flach · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read all the books in this series, and this book was not as good as the rest. It's a little boring to be honest. The ending was predictable. There was no sluthing; she just asked the ghosts questions. There was no suspense. I honestly didn't care for the decades old case; spoiler alert and trigger warning: child ghost. I feel like the only reason I will be continuing the series is because I am already invested and want to know what happens with William.

I received a free advance review copy from Booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Linda K Goodwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really really enjoy Dina Marie's books.

Everyone of them is unique and related with a wonderful story line.

Clara has to go defend her right to keep her B&B, and everyone, including Ghost Cat are going with her. Love the humor, and oh, the tears that come too. So sad about Mimi (Tommy.) And the Lawyer. Cruel in-laws… except the Grandmother who is friends, not with Clara but the other byline. Great story! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Long Island Miracles, indeed!

[Bob Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clara's former husband's family are continuing their dispute of the inheritance Clara has received and they are deploying dirty tactics, in an attempt to separate Clara from retaining her rightful property.
However, the universe has other plans and Clara is once again embroiled in a murder mystery, at the most inopportune time, or is it? Read it and find out. You won't be disappointed.

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[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of a series. Each book builds on the previous story. Background information helps to understand who the characters are and their stories. Let yourself enjoy the ghosts and their talents. Clara, aka Emily, has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts. Using this skill, she is able to solve murders. I look forward to the next book in the series.

[Marie Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent instalment in the series.

You can rely on Dina to deliver an intriguing mystery, humour and emotional depth.

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