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The Crossing: Whispers on the River
170 pages, Paperback
Published October 22, 2025
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Jaimie Hope
34 books21 followers"I was born November 3, 1976 in New York. Growing up one of my favorite time of the day was story time.
Even at an early age, I became wrapped up in whatever story was being read. At the time, I just wanted to be part of the story.
It wasn't until high school that I decided I wanted to be a writer. This is when my ideas for the Adventures of Baby Jaimie started forming.
I was on the newspaper staff for two years in high school and really enjoyed it. We didn't have assigned stories, but we were able to do investigative reporting if we chose to. I was usually more into the freelance style of writing about whatever happened to be on my mind at the time.
In my senior year, I took a creative writing course where I got to explore the depths of my creativity.
After graduation in 1995, I put writing aside for a while. I went to college and did what most people try to do, "try to find myself". I got my Associates degree in 1999.
In 2002, I moved to Florida. I did quite a lot while I was there. I was an active volunteer in the local historical society. I also did volunteer work at the local library.
During this time, I also sang on a few demos at the local studio, tried my hand at songwriting and ran a book club.
It wasn't until 2005, when I picked up The Adventures of Baby Jaimie and started working in earnest to get it done. I finished the text of my manuscript within a month. I submitted it to a handful of publishers, only to be rejected.
Again, I shelved The Adventures of Baby Jaimie, temporarily, when I moved back to New York in the spring 2006 that I even thought about picking it up again. I had lunch with a friend one day in the summer of 2006 who told me about a friend of hers who was also an author. She put me in contact with him, and he gave me advice on how to go about making my dreams of becoming a published author come true.
In November of 2006, AuthorHouse released The Adventures of Baby Jaimie.
After the release, I got busy trying to promote it, and as they say, life happened. I began to try my hand at writing a novel. This proved to be a slow process as well, but not as slow as my first book.
In July of 2008, PublishAmerica released my first short novel, Who Says You Can't Go Home.
You may be asking yourself what's next. Only time will tell."
-Jaimie Hope (http://www.amazon.com/Jaimie-Hope/e/B...)
Even at an early age, I became wrapped up in whatever story was being read. At the time, I just wanted to be part of the story.
It wasn't until high school that I decided I wanted to be a writer. This is when my ideas for the Adventures of Baby Jaimie started forming.
I was on the newspaper staff for two years in high school and really enjoyed it. We didn't have assigned stories, but we were able to do investigative reporting if we chose to. I was usually more into the freelance style of writing about whatever happened to be on my mind at the time.
In my senior year, I took a creative writing course where I got to explore the depths of my creativity.
After graduation in 1995, I put writing aside for a while. I went to college and did what most people try to do, "try to find myself". I got my Associates degree in 1999.
In 2002, I moved to Florida. I did quite a lot while I was there. I was an active volunteer in the local historical society. I also did volunteer work at the local library.
During this time, I also sang on a few demos at the local studio, tried my hand at songwriting and ran a book club.
It wasn't until 2005, when I picked up The Adventures of Baby Jaimie and started working in earnest to get it done. I finished the text of my manuscript within a month. I submitted it to a handful of publishers, only to be rejected.
Again, I shelved The Adventures of Baby Jaimie, temporarily, when I moved back to New York in the spring 2006 that I even thought about picking it up again. I had lunch with a friend one day in the summer of 2006 who told me about a friend of hers who was also an author. She put me in contact with him, and he gave me advice on how to go about making my dreams of becoming a published author come true.
In November of 2006, AuthorHouse released The Adventures of Baby Jaimie.
After the release, I got busy trying to promote it, and as they say, life happened. I began to try my hand at writing a novel. This proved to be a slow process as well, but not as slow as my first book.
In July of 2008, PublishAmerica released my first short novel, Who Says You Can't Go Home.
You may be asking yourself what's next. Only time will tell."
-Jaimie Hope (http://www.amazon.com/Jaimie-Hope/e/B...)
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January 7, 2026
The Crossing: Whispers on the River drew me in immediately with its quiet, suspenseful tone. Following Joe Miller, I felt every moment of his curiosity, fear, and awe as he explored Bannerman’s Island and encountered the island’s mysterious, ancient spirits. The story balances supernatural suspense with Joe’s coming-of-age journey , his courage, choices, and growing understanding of the world around him feel deeply real.
Jaimie Hope’s writing is gentle yet gripping, letting tension build naturally while giving space for reflection. The characters, especially Joe, are honest and human, and the supernatural elements enhance the story without overshadowing their growth. This book lingers long after the final page, a thoughtful, thrilling tale about bravery, discovery, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Jaimie Hope’s writing is gentle yet gripping, letting tension build naturally while giving space for reflection. The characters, especially Joe, are honest and human, and the supernatural elements enhance the story without overshadowing their growth. This book lingers long after the final page, a thoughtful, thrilling tale about bravery, discovery, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
December 24, 2025
I found this book interesting because it mixes real problems with mystery. Joe feels like a real teenager he makes bad choices, gets arrested after the pharmacy break-in, and hurts his mother without meaning to. That scene made his situation feel serious and emotional, not exaggerated .
When he moves to Newburgh, the story becomes darker with the introduction of Bannerman’s Island. The repeated stories about the three men and the moment when Joe and the others actually see them made the island feel unsettling and important, not just a scary setting .
Overall, the book isn’t only about a haunted place, but about guilt, curiosity, and how easy it is to get pulled into danger when you’re already lost.
When he moves to Newburgh, the story becomes darker with the introduction of Bannerman’s Island. The repeated stories about the three men and the moment when Joe and the others actually see them made the island feel unsettling and important, not just a scary setting .
Overall, the book isn’t only about a haunted place, but about guilt, curiosity, and how easy it is to get pulled into danger when you’re already lost.
January 10, 2026
It was plain. but I honestly don't know why Joe went to that island even after he was told not to and his mother was clearly crying after his act up. plus I wish more was said about the spirits. how did they get the energy to defeat the evil that was supposedly coming? but I guess it's being rebellious as a teenager. maybe that's why he disobeyed. and even after the spirits defeated the great evil why was he still having dreams for four years. that's quite a long time. I have questions I wish could be answered but I'll stop here.
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