What do you think?
Rate this book
Spookshow #4
Bringing Up the Bodies
The book you've been waiting for...
With Kaitlin in critical condition after a fatal stab wound, reluctant psychic Billie Culpepper has learned that the body she found in the Murder House is actually her own father. With the help of Detective Mockler, the cold case of her mother's death is reopened as Billie searches for the truth behind her past and her family's connection to the infamous Murder House.
Adding trouble to the mix is everyone's favourite charlatan and occult investigator, John Gantry, whose own troubled history threatens to destroy them all.
With Kaitlin in critical condition after a fatal stab wound, reluctant psychic Billie Culpepper has learned that the body she found in the Murder House is actually her own father. With the help of Detective Mockler, the cold case of her mother's death is reopened as Billie searches for the truth behind her past and her family's connection to the infamous Murder House.
Adding trouble to the mix is everyone's favourite charlatan and occult investigator, John Gantry, whose own troubled history threatens to destroy them all.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2015
31 people are currently reading
164 people want to read
About the author
Tim McGregor
40 books402 followersTim McGregor is an author living in Toronto with his wife and children. And a ghost. A really spiteful ghost.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 34 reviews
February 8, 2018
Spellbound from start to the tear inducing finish! I'm glad there is one more book to come - I've been mesmerised with the whole series. The author does an amazing job of getting you to invest in the characters - even the one's you love to hate. I won't give any spoilers away - just enough to say that some ends are tied up with answers still hanging on a few.
I totally agree with one of the reviewers that the book series is quite cinematic in approach. It would make a gripping tv series. Five stars all the way for this.
I totally agree with one of the reviewers that the book series is quite cinematic in approach. It would make a gripping tv series. Five stars all the way for this.
July 22, 2015
Review coming soon....
July 16, 2025
You know how, sometimes as a series goes on, the stories get stale and it starts to become a formula, and you're just kind of reading the book because...well, you've already invested so much time in it that you just need to see how it ends?
Yeah, this isn't that series. This is the opposite to that.
McGregor has, over the course of these four novels, carefully laid the groundwork for all that culminates in this one. If I have any complaint with this series, it's the order in which the stories were published. I would have reordered them more chronologically, but it's a minor complaint, because the stories flow, the pieces come together and, at the same time, there's more threads being woven.
As the relationships deepen, this series just gets better and better.
Honestly, how this series has not been picked up by Netflix or Amazon, I'll never understand. It's perfect horror series material.
Excited for number five.
Yeah, this isn't that series. This is the opposite to that.
McGregor has, over the course of these four novels, carefully laid the groundwork for all that culminates in this one. If I have any complaint with this series, it's the order in which the stories were published. I would have reordered them more chronologically, but it's a minor complaint, because the stories flow, the pieces come together and, at the same time, there's more threads being woven.
As the relationships deepen, this series just gets better and better.
Honestly, how this series has not been picked up by Netflix or Amazon, I'll never understand. It's perfect horror series material.
Excited for number five.
July 8, 2017
Entrancing
I'm not much for writing reviews . since I'm low on book funds I have to wait to read book 5 but I just can't wait. I am so in love with reading this series and am so Happy it isn't over. Such an amazing series that keeps you wanting to be in the characters lives. Wanting to known what is going to happen next! Bravo.
I'm not much for writing reviews . since I'm low on book funds I have to wait to read book 5 but I just can't wait. I am so in love with reading this series and am so Happy it isn't over. Such an amazing series that keeps you wanting to be in the characters lives. Wanting to known what is going to happen next! Bravo.
May 23, 2016
This story (and all of them in the series) is such a wonderful cinematic read. You can see the story play out in front of you with the way McGregor writes. I always feel like I am watching a good horror movie.
There were times in this book where I just had to stop reading for a second because I grossed myself out or things just got squirm worthy. In part, this might have been because I was reading with all the lights off with just my reader as a light source, but mostly it was the atmosphere and events that I couldn't help but be drawn into
My favorite character will always be Half-Boy. He is so eery and creepy, but such a love.
There were times in this book where I just had to stop reading for a second because I grossed myself out or things just got squirm worthy. In part, this might have been because I was reading with all the lights off with just my reader as a light source, but mostly it was the atmosphere and events that I couldn't help but be drawn into
My favorite character will always be Half-Boy. He is so eery and creepy, but such a love.
August 21, 2015
Hopefully NOT the end of this great series!
Through all of the books we have been wanting to see if Billie finds her Mom, gets together with the good detective, and if the Murder House with it's evil is finally put to rest. Well this series is full of wonderful twists and turns! I wouldn't want to spoil a thing for you. This 4th book is every bit as good as the 1st! Tim must write more of them so we won't miss out on both the great stories and the characters we've come to love. I am always looking for a great story or the next good read. I know you'll enjoy this one as I have. I mean....who doesn't love a good ghost story? This is a great one!
Through all of the books we have been wanting to see if Billie finds her Mom, gets together with the good detective, and if the Murder House with it's evil is finally put to rest. Well this series is full of wonderful twists and turns! I wouldn't want to spoil a thing for you. This 4th book is every bit as good as the 1st! Tim must write more of them so we won't miss out on both the great stories and the characters we've come to love. I am always looking for a great story or the next good read. I know you'll enjoy this one as I have. I mean....who doesn't love a good ghost story? This is a great one!
April 19, 2016
Another creeptastic winner! This installment took on an especially spooky air; I tend to read this series with the lights on anyway, but this book was made for day-reading.
Can I say that I so totally called it in the relationship department? The Kaitlin/Billie relationship reached an unbelievable level. And we made all around leaps, bounds, and waves within all of Billie's relationships in general, which was utterly satisfying.
I can honestly say that I love this series and its characters (except for Jen, and especially Gantry) despite the small fact that it terrifies me. Pulse pounding moments in every chapter, and read like a finale... Oh please don't be a finale!
Can I say that I so totally called it in the relationship department? The Kaitlin/Billie relationship reached an unbelievable level. And we made all around leaps, bounds, and waves within all of Billie's relationships in general, which was utterly satisfying.
I can honestly say that I love this series and its characters (except for Jen, and especially Gantry) despite the small fact that it terrifies me. Pulse pounding moments in every chapter, and read like a finale... Oh please don't be a finale!
September 13, 2015
Amazing, Spellbinding Continuation of this Series
So glad Billie and Ray got together. So glad they are done with the Murder House. I hope! Can't wait to see what has happened to Gantry. Still don't understand who the legless boy is. Can't wait for the next book! Tim McGregor, you are a talented and gifted writer. I love where your imagination goes and yes, I hope you continue this series!
So glad Billie and Ray got together. So glad they are done with the Murder House. I hope! Can't wait to see what has happened to Gantry. Still don't understand who the legless boy is. Can't wait for the next book! Tim McGregor, you are a talented and gifted writer. I love where your imagination goes and yes, I hope you continue this series!
August 31, 2015
I loved this book and this series. I could not put the books down. However, after reading the whole series, I think it makes more sense to read the books in the following order: 2, 3, 1, 4. It just makes more sense to me that way. I sincerely hope that the author writes another book because I don't want to be done with Billie, Mockler and Gantry yet.
September 21, 2015
Brilliant series, what a twist, I won't say more but brilliant. A couple of loose threads at the end ..... Does this mean more Billie or maybe a spin off for Gantry ? Hopefully both, great read would defiantly recommend this series.
January 1, 2016
Couldn't put this book down.......
Loved this book. I truly didn't want it to end. Can't wait for the next one. Please tell me there is a 'next one'.........
Loved this book. I truly didn't want it to end. Can't wait for the next one. Please tell me there is a 'next one'.........
May 17, 2016
Very good
Best one of the series! Cannot wait to see where the next one goes in the storyline! Keep it coming Tim McGregor!
Best one of the series! Cannot wait to see where the next one goes in the storyline! Keep it coming Tim McGregor!
July 26, 2017
Spooky yet satisfying
The murder house is a bad idea, but Billie goes in anyway. I wasn't expecting what happened there, but it did. Her guardian angel is the one you least expect. I'm guessing he plays more of a part in Billie's life that I initially thought. I'll find out in book 5!
The murder house is a bad idea, but Billie goes in anyway. I wasn't expecting what happened there, but it did. Her guardian angel is the one you least expect. I'm guessing he plays more of a part in Billie's life that I initially thought. I'll find out in book 5!
February 10, 2019
Perfect
At some points this story had the feel of "The Shining" and a couple others which just added to the overall creepiness. There's just something about this series that keeps you hooked and fully invested. While this doesn't end in a cliffhanger, there is definitely more to be told. I'm really looking forward to it.
At some points this story had the feel of "The Shining" and a couple others which just added to the overall creepiness. There's just something about this series that keeps you hooked and fully invested. While this doesn't end in a cliffhanger, there is definitely more to be told. I'm really looking forward to it.
November 20, 2017
I just cant stop
I find myself reading until 5a.m. ! I can't stop reading, turning page after page. The characters are becoming engraved upon my heart, the storyline is becoming addictive.
I find myself reading until 5a.m. ! I can't stop reading, turning page after page. The characters are becoming engraved upon my heart, the storyline is becoming addictive.
April 23, 2018
Spectacular 4th book!
I am having so much fun reading this series. It's scary and seriously creepy, and I'm loving it! Book 4 is really exciting and action packed. And I admit, I cried at the end. Onward to Book 5!!!
I am having so much fun reading this series. It's scary and seriously creepy, and I'm loving it! Book 4 is really exciting and action packed. And I admit, I cried at the end. Onward to Book 5!!!
January 10, 2021
Loved it! This is such a good series. The main character is believable and likeable and the stories are fantastic with just the right amount of horror and mystery to make it an all-around great read.
I hope this series has quite a few more books in it past what’s written.
I hope this series has quite a few more books in it past what’s written.
March 21, 2024
This is so different. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This series keeps getting better and better. I really enjoyed reading this story. I loved the idea of ending it the way he did.Recommended.
This series keeps getting better and better. I really enjoyed reading this story. I loved the idea of ending it the way he did.Recommended.
September 25, 2017
I have no words...
I'm struggling to find the right words for this review. This was a powerful ending and I can't wait to start on book five.
I'm struggling to find the right words for this review. This was a powerful ending and I can't wait to start on book five.
March 5, 2018
Entranced
I have this rating because the fourth installment just sucked me in. Reading it was like watching a new episode of my new face tv show.
I have this rating because the fourth installment just sucked me in. Reading it was like watching a new episode of my new face tv show.
August 27, 2018
I love these books and am just reading one after the other enjoying them immensely. Paranormal and horror, just what I love.
October 8, 2020
Wow!
This book was deliciously creepy and I loved every second of it! I'm hooked!! I will be continuing the series for sure.
This book was deliciously creepy and I loved every second of it! I'm hooked!! I will be continuing the series for sure.
October 12, 2024
As with the previous books, this one is also just great and I will continues reading this series till the end!
July 19, 2019
This was an excellent read. A smooth plot with few missing chunks this time that really delivers a suspenseful feel. I enjoyed the build between characters and the emotional tolls taken on their psyche during the twists and turns that this story takes you through as the reader. I think this is the most invested I’ve been in this series thus far. The tensions boiling, the overall impending plot that seems to be slowly escaping, and Billie’s character are all main focal points that really seem to deliver this time around. I think this installment may have been better suited earlier but I also understand that these all took some time to build, I just still am not a huge a fan of the order in which this author did so. This finally felt like an actual sequel to the first installment and for that I am grateful. This series overall is highly intriguing, fresh and suspenseful. I think the characters are more adaptive than most others in this genre and they feel very realistic and none feel unnecessary or redundant which, believe it or not, I tend to find as a common occurrence in recurring characters. I liked the flow of this one the most, and I enjoyed the character developments in this the most also. The author really gives you a deeper look at each person, who they are, how they relate to everything that seems to constantly be spiraling around them, and why they have importance to this plot. I think this installment is the best one yet. I personally still am not in love with this series, meaning, I’m not exactly craving more and more which is why I leaned towards a 4 instead of a 5. I do think someone else will fall in love with it but for me, while it is very good and interesting, I don’t find it to be all consuming once I finish it. I just kind of finish it and that’s that.
June 26, 2016
I enjoyed the whole Spookshow series. Yes, it's kind of lame to post the same review for each novel, but I tore right through them and honestly can't remember which was which - they were all good.
These are good adventure tales populated by people who act in realistic ways when faced with impossible situations. There's no blindly stumbling into danger, or when there is it's because the characters honestly don't understand or can't accept what's going on. Finally, the characters are honestly traumatized by what happens to them, as they should be.
Finally, the best part is what's not there. No shiny vampires. No unsuspecting hero that masters her new powers in the space of one novel. And most importantly: No sappy, unrequited romance. (Yes, there's romance, but they approach it like real people: shy to admit to their feelings at first, insecure about how the others feel, but then they eventually gather the courage to do something about it. No endless, weepy pining.)
Hats off to the author for crafting an engrossing experience and keeping the quality high throughout all the novels. Keep it up!
These are good adventure tales populated by people who act in realistic ways when faced with impossible situations. There's no blindly stumbling into danger, or when there is it's because the characters honestly don't understand or can't accept what's going on. Finally, the characters are honestly traumatized by what happens to them, as they should be.
Finally, the best part is what's not there. No shiny vampires. No unsuspecting hero that masters her new powers in the space of one novel. And most importantly: No sappy, unrequited romance. (Yes, there's romance, but they approach it like real people: shy to admit to their feelings at first, insecure about how the others feel, but then they eventually gather the courage to do something about it. No endless, weepy pining.)
Hats off to the author for crafting an engrossing experience and keeping the quality high throughout all the novels. Keep it up!
February 8, 2017
Enjoyed the book
I would highly recommend this book it was a thoroughly good read well worth 5 star rating...boo it's behind you
I would highly recommend this book it was a thoroughly good read well worth 5 star rating...boo it's behind you
January 11, 2017
Another paranormal thrill ride
Amazing story again. Glad that Billie has Mockler and her friends back where they belong. I love these books can't read them fast enough and can't wait to start the next one
Amazing story again. Glad that Billie has Mockler and her friends back where they belong. I love these books can't read them fast enough and can't wait to start the next one
February 4, 2017
If you like paranormal novels with ghosts intrigue, and suspense then this series is for you! Billie is about to find out more about her family than she bargained for. I recommend starting with the first book.
July 19, 2016
Entertaining stuff. Why Billie hangs around with her so-called friends, I don't know. They don't seem to like her very much. I don't trust them!
May 9, 2020
I would give this a 4 if it had been proofread - seriously - grammar and spelling errors don't change the story, and he's a really good story teller. But they irritate me!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 34 reviews