Peak of the Devil

The Adventures of Lydia Trinket #2

by Jen Rasmussen

Lydia Trinket thought she was free of the netherworld and the ghosts she left behind. Turns out she was only half right.

Now those ghosts are back in the real world, with new plans, new powers, and old grudges. When it becomes clear that possessing teenage girls and stealing human hearts is only the beginning, it falls to Lydia to hunt down the malevolent spirits and banish them for good. Preferably before anyone else gets killed.

A task she would almost certainly be up to, if one of them hadn't made a deal with the devil.

Genres: Paranormal, Magic

254 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 23, 2015

Reviews

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve followed Jen Rasmussen’s blog for some time, always enjoying her intelligent, witty posts, and her dry sense of humor, though I’ve never met her personally. When she wrote her first novel, Ghost in the Canteen , I couldn’t wait to read it. I was sure I would enjoy it, and I was right. If you haven’t checked it out, you should. It’s the first book in this series, and it’s a humdinger, with a premise completely new to me. (Clue: It involves a drink called switchel, which was a word I’d never heard before reading that book.)

Peak of the Devil is Book 2 of this series, and I have to say, it’s not as good as the first one…it’s better! Rasmussen’s already solid writing was even stronger this time around. The tough-talking, snarky star of the series, Lydia Trinket, is back, giving a whole new twist to the concept of ghostbusting. Things happen she wasn’t expecting. Bad, scary things. New characters show up to add interest to her life, as if it was ever boring, and old characters are busy building new lives of their own.

Mysteries to be solved, ghosts to lay, and deals with the devil to thwart, before even more people get hurt. Or dead. It’s all in a day’s work for Lydia, and with the help of her new…friend?…Phineas, things get very, very interesting. Being the die-hard romantic that I am, I have to say I’d like to see more of Phineas. A lot more. But Lydia may have other ideas, altogether, and I’m sure they’ll still be plenty entertaining. Only time and the next book, will tell.

And speaking of the next book, Peak of the Devil ends with a great set up for Book 3, and I, for one, can’t wait. I highly recommend both of these books!

[Bette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lydia Trinket is a ghost hunter. She goes where the ghosts are and tries to convince the ghost to crossover thru reasonable discussion, but when that doesn’t work she will banish them to her canteen.
Now a paranormal creature, Phineas has arrived at her house and destroys the canteen. He explains he created the container so he was the only one who could destroy it.
But, he didn’t give Lydia time to repatriate the banished ghosts elsewhere, so now she is going thru her client list to find those who came back. Oh! Oh! There is demon out there they are trying to reach for protection.
Fun, fast read with an interesting and developing otherworld.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this trilogy

The first time I read this trilogy was on kindle unlimited but I really wanted to own it so I could read it again. Lydia is one of my all time favourite characters, the story is always a real page turner. It’s a very easy read & I love all the supernatural fantasy by Jen Rasmussen.

[Vashti Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much fun

This book was spooky, funny and written in a style that made me want to keep reading 📚 The protagonist was full of attitude and so sarcastic. Loved it!!

[Lyda Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second in Jen Rasmussen's Lydia Trinkett trilogy. It's got a collection of great characters, fully realized, and a gripping plot. If you like your horror novels with a dash of humor and with a well-written and compelling plot, get this series and enjoy yourself!

[debbie ragan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Another great book. Love the way she writes . Like she is just sitting across from you telling you what happened. Makes you feel as though the character really is telling the story. Great style and story!!!

[Sherry Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hooked.

Lydia is human. She's crass, forgetful, and a little self centered... yet entirely relatable. I find myself laughing out loud, crying, and turning pages so quick that I forget I have a life of my own that needs attention. I absolutely love this series.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than the first. 3.5 stars.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great summer mystery. Made the plane trip go by so much quicker.