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Across the East River Bridge
Winner of the 2012 Rainbow Award for Best Gay Paranormal
When historian Christopher Finnegan walks into a new museum in Brooklyn, he's chagrined to learn its curator is his old academic rival, Troy Rafferty. Worse, Troy is convinced the museum is haunted and wants Finn's help learning more about the ghosts. Finn and Troy have never gotten along and Finn wants to run screaming, but then Troy offers him an intriguing Troy will help Finn with a research project for his overbearing boss if Finn will help Troy solve a mystery involving two men who died in the building under mysterious circumstances in 1878.
Finn and Troy piece together the two men's lives--and the quiet romance that grew between them--through diaries, newspaper clippings, and police reports. They're both soon convinced the men were murdered. They're also convinced the ghosts are real even Finn witnesses paranormal phenomena he can't deny--and that they're capable of affecting thoughts, feelings, and actions. When Finn and Troy start falling for each other despite years of animosity, Finn worries he's being manipulated by the ghosts to stay with Troy and solve the case. Troy is convinced the love between them is real, but he'll need to figure out how to get rid of the ghosts in order to prove it.
When historian Christopher Finnegan walks into a new museum in Brooklyn, he's chagrined to learn its curator is his old academic rival, Troy Rafferty. Worse, Troy is convinced the museum is haunted and wants Finn's help learning more about the ghosts. Finn and Troy have never gotten along and Finn wants to run screaming, but then Troy offers him an intriguing Troy will help Finn with a research project for his overbearing boss if Finn will help Troy solve a mystery involving two men who died in the building under mysterious circumstances in 1878.
Finn and Troy piece together the two men's lives--and the quiet romance that grew between them--through diaries, newspaper clippings, and police reports. They're both soon convinced the men were murdered. They're also convinced the ghosts are real even Finn witnesses paranormal phenomena he can't deny--and that they're capable of affecting thoughts, feelings, and actions. When Finn and Troy start falling for each other despite years of animosity, Finn worries he's being manipulated by the ghosts to stay with Troy and solve the case. Troy is convinced the love between them is real, but he'll need to figure out how to get rid of the ghosts in order to prove it.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 10, 2011
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Kate McMurray
63 books348 followersKate McMurray writes smart romantic fiction. She likes creating stories that are brainy, funny, and of course sexy, with regular guy characters and urban sensibilities. She advocates for romance stories by and for everyone. When she’s not writing, she edits textbooks, watches baseball, plays violin, crafts things out of yarn, and wears a lot of cute dresses. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with a bossy cat and too many books.
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November 1, 2011
4.5 stars
A very good and imaginative story, the mystery, angst, sweet love and ghosts come together in a beautiful way. Troy and Finn have unresolved issues which simmer beneath the surface, Finn tries to stay angry at Troy but fails miserably. They have an alluring charm about them and are hot for each other, they couldn't keep their hands to themselves. I loved them, adorable and the dialogue between them while investigating the deaths of Teddy and Wash was fun and quirky. Teddy and Wash the ghosts haunting Brill House were a sweet I felt deeply for them, their love affair and death was tragic and terrible. I wish it could have been different for them *sniffs* it was sad. I enjoyed this story immensely and the writing and historical facts kept this interesting. Lovely ending, recommended!
A very good and imaginative story, the mystery, angst, sweet love and ghosts come together in a beautiful way. Troy and Finn have unresolved issues which simmer beneath the surface, Finn tries to stay angry at Troy but fails miserably. They have an alluring charm about them and are hot for each other, they couldn't keep their hands to themselves. I loved them, adorable and the dialogue between them while investigating the deaths of Teddy and Wash was fun and quirky. Teddy and Wash the ghosts haunting Brill House were a sweet I felt deeply for them, their love affair and death was tragic and terrible. I wish it could have been different for them *sniffs* it was sad. I enjoyed this story immensely and the writing and historical facts kept this interesting. Lovely ending, recommended!
January 22, 2012
I should start by saying that, in general, there are a lot of things I liked about this book:
But for a number of reasons this book just didn't work for me :/ It was so well researched, but you would never know that! Usually with these types of stories I am obsessively googling everything trying to understand which parts of the story are truly fictional and which not. I was half way through this book before it even occurred to me that Victoria Woodhull might not be a contrived construction thrown together to facilitate the romance (Surprise! She isn't! And she's more awesome than the book let on!) ... it's a really weird thing when real people seem fake in a story.
Fair Warning: This book is info dump mania. Stuff isn't so much revealed as it is thrown in your lap for you to digest on your own time. Take, for example, Finn and Troy's relationship. This affair has BACKSTORY-- its backstory has backstory! The burden of past drama is something that Finn and Troy have to overcome in their love story. But rather than having their history slowly revealed to us we're basically just told point blank within the first couple of chapters everything that has happened between these two up to this point. I have very limited patience for the 'will-they-won't-they' stuff in a romance novel-- mostly because HELLO IT'S A ROMANCE NOVEL, OBVIOUSLY THEY WILL-- so the more pages of 'no! no! I could never love you~~~' drama I'm forced to read, the more I feel like my time is being wasted. Slowly revealing the details of Finn and Troy's history over the course of the book would have given the reader something to do while Finn and Troy danced around one another. I would have preferred to be made to wonder about the tension and hostility, having the story slowly pieced together as I read, than knowing everything right away and having to wait for Finn and Troy to get with the program already.
The other problem was the structure of the mystery which was ... not terribly mysterious ^_^;;; Whodunits as a genre is a bit of a misnomer because, really, readers couldn't give the tiniest little shit who did it. It's fiction, so whether the murderer is the butler or Miss Scarlet doesn't make any difference. In this case you have double the 'who cares?' quotient: the murder happened in the 1870s. So not only is the identity of the killer irrelevant to the reader, it's also basically irrelevant to the characters as well.
What makes the classic whodunits work is an intricate twisting of story within story. Two for the price of one, if you will. You have the story of the detective working to solve the case and you also have the backstory of why the murder happened. The WHY is what's interesting, the HOW a close second. The WHO/WHERE/WHEN/etc is not compelling to readers at all. Many a promising mystery falls flat because the author is focusing the reveals around who had the opportunity and throwing together a hasty explanation of motives in the climax. To write a good mystery IMO, you need to do the opposite: leave the logistics for the end and focus on the motives.
Here Finn and Troy's research into the murder is broke up by flashbacks into the victims lives, but these flashbacks focus on the ghosts' love story, not the crime that's forthcoming. Rather than giving the reader a set of possible suspects to mull over while the story continues, suspects are introduced out of nowhere, researched and dismissed. After a while this starts to get a little ridiculous. Obviously the suspect introduced 3/4s of the way through has the greatest likelihood of actually being the killer, only 25% of the book is left!
In the end I did like Finn and Troy as a couple, but I found myself thinking okay we've had the hot sex, the confused feelings, the more hot sex, the revelation, some making out ... why aren't these two together yet? *skim* Nope ... still not together *skimskim* nope STILL not together. Wake me up when they get together, okay? >.>
-I liked Finn, mostly because my brain kept INSISTING he looked like this and that amused me :)
-I liked the idea of academic rivalry, because (as I think is probably clear from my reviews) I am an insufferable pedant at heart
-Hate sex? Did I mention that? Hate sex is always +A to me :D
But for a number of reasons this book just didn't work for me :/ It was so well researched, but you would never know that! Usually with these types of stories I am obsessively googling everything trying to understand which parts of the story are truly fictional and which not. I was half way through this book before it even occurred to me that Victoria Woodhull might not be a contrived construction thrown together to facilitate the romance (Surprise! She isn't! And she's more awesome than the book let on!) ... it's a really weird thing when real people seem fake in a story.
Fair Warning: This book is info dump mania. Stuff isn't so much revealed as it is thrown in your lap for you to digest on your own time. Take, for example, Finn and Troy's relationship. This affair has BACKSTORY-- its backstory has backstory! The burden of past drama is something that Finn and Troy have to overcome in their love story. But rather than having their history slowly revealed to us we're basically just told point blank within the first couple of chapters everything that has happened between these two up to this point. I have very limited patience for the 'will-they-won't-they' stuff in a romance novel-- mostly because HELLO IT'S A ROMANCE NOVEL, OBVIOUSLY THEY WILL-- so the more pages of 'no! no! I could never love you~~~' drama I'm forced to read, the more I feel like my time is being wasted. Slowly revealing the details of Finn and Troy's history over the course of the book would have given the reader something to do while Finn and Troy danced around one another. I would have preferred to be made to wonder about the tension and hostility, having the story slowly pieced together as I read, than knowing everything right away and having to wait for Finn and Troy to get with the program already.
The other problem was the structure of the mystery which was ... not terribly mysterious ^_^;;; Whodunits as a genre is a bit of a misnomer because, really, readers couldn't give the tiniest little shit who did it. It's fiction, so whether the murderer is the butler or Miss Scarlet doesn't make any difference. In this case you have double the 'who cares?' quotient: the murder happened in the 1870s. So not only is the identity of the killer irrelevant to the reader, it's also basically irrelevant to the characters as well.
What makes the classic whodunits work is an intricate twisting of story within story. Two for the price of one, if you will. You have the story of the detective working to solve the case and you also have the backstory of why the murder happened. The WHY is what's interesting, the HOW a close second. The WHO/WHERE/WHEN/etc is not compelling to readers at all. Many a promising mystery falls flat because the author is focusing the reveals around who had the opportunity and throwing together a hasty explanation of motives in the climax. To write a good mystery IMO, you need to do the opposite: leave the logistics for the end and focus on the motives.
Here Finn and Troy's research into the murder is broke up by flashbacks into the victims lives, but these flashbacks focus on the ghosts' love story, not the crime that's forthcoming. Rather than giving the reader a set of possible suspects to mull over while the story continues, suspects are introduced out of nowhere, researched and dismissed. After a while this starts to get a little ridiculous. Obviously the suspect introduced 3/4s of the way through has the greatest likelihood of actually being the killer, only 25% of the book is left!
In the end I did like Finn and Troy as a couple, but I found myself thinking okay we've had the hot sex, the confused feelings, the more hot sex, the revelation, some making out ... why aren't these two together yet? *skim* Nope ... still not together *skimskim* nope STILL not together. Wake me up when they get together, okay? >.>
June 28, 2019
When Finn's boss sends him to do research at a museum in Brooklyn, the last person he expected to see what Troy, his college rival. Although they have amazing chemistry, Finn blames for Troy for ruining his PhD chances. But Troy does have the information he needs for his boss. Troy offers Finn a deal. Help him investigate the mysterious deaths of two men in 1878. They had lived in the museum Troy curates and he feels they are still there. Finn agrees to help in exchange for what his boss needs.
It isn't long before a romance blooms and it is clear through research that the two men were murdered and they have the power to influence their dreams and lead them to clues. Finn worries their feelings are being manipulated by the ghosts but Troy is sure it is real.
Your heart will go out to Finn whose life has been derailed several times by bad affairs. He is understandably leery when it comes to love. Troy does not have those same issues and just wants to love Finn. He just has to convince Finn of that fact. The mystery was very well done and kept your attention as the circumstances surrounding the deaths was gradually uncovered and the truth revealed. The whole book was so well written that you couldn't put it down.
It isn't long before a romance blooms and it is clear through research that the two men were murdered and they have the power to influence their dreams and lead them to clues. Finn worries their feelings are being manipulated by the ghosts but Troy is sure it is real.
Your heart will go out to Finn whose life has been derailed several times by bad affairs. He is understandably leery when it comes to love. Troy does not have those same issues and just wants to love Finn. He just has to convince Finn of that fact. The mystery was very well done and kept your attention as the circumstances surrounding the deaths was gradually uncovered and the truth revealed. The whole book was so well written that you couldn't put it down.
June 3, 2013
Review posted at The Armchair Reader as part of Kate McMurray Week!
4.5 stars
This is such a great book to kick off Kate McMurray Week! To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to expect of this story. I mostly read it on faith because I like the author. All I really knew was that it was about NYC and ghosts. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I did read it to find that it was something that I could really sink into. Part of my enjoyment of the story really comes from a love of history. Not that I'm particularly knowledgable, especially about NYC history, but there's so much detail in this story that must have taken quite a bit of research and I found it all refreshing and compelling.
Finn and Troy have a turbulent history. Both pursuing advanced history degrees at NYU at the same time, they quickly found themselves to be rivals, with a love/hate relationship -- mostly hate. But, every few years they succumb to temptation and fall into bed with one another, promptly returning to hate each other the next day. Finn isn't where he expected to be when he envisioned his life all those years ago at NYU. He blames Troy for his failure to get his PhD that fuels his continued hatred. Troy was always the golden boy, one step ahead of him and outshining all of his successes. Now, years of regrets have become an ugly and miserable piece of Finn that he carries around with himself. And Troy is easy to hate… except when they're in bed together.
Now working as a research assistant for a famous biographer (who is a bit of a bosshole), Finn is sent to research a small museum in Brooklyn, only to find that the curator is none other than Troy. He looks good and is, as usual, a consummate flirt. And again like all the other times their NYC circles merge, Finn is at the same time frustrated and spiteful and yet reluctant to admit how well they work together and understand one another. They have incredibly similar interests in the history of the city and between them, share a wealth of knowledge. Finn isn't really passionate about the research for his boss, but Troy convinces Finn to help him research a mystery of his own. He's currently going through the journals of the man who once lived in the building and the mysterious circumstances around his death. Troy, though thorough as any historian, is more apt to believe in the strange occurrences in the building -- the cold spots, the dreams and as he delves deeper into the man's story, the physical manifestations he sees with his own eyes. As the two start to uncover the secrets of the dead and piece together a picture of life in Brooklyn in the 1870's, they start to fall in love. The problem, for Finn, is his reluctance to believe in what could ultimately be the manipulation of a couple of ghosts whose main interests aren't finally getting the two of them together, but to solve their murder.
I mentioned at the start of the review that the reason I really liked this book was the research and the history presented of Brooklyn, New York in a different era. I think, though, that this might be a sticking point for some readers. Make no mistake, this book takes history and makes it real and solid, but it's told from the view of two men who sift through obscure details every day and take them as deep as they go. So, much of this novel is really the journey into history, piece by piece as the two put it together. And there is a wealth of detail that Kate McMurray offers. I could see where some readers, who might not find those details as interesting as I, might find this book a tedious read.
What I really enjoyed was the journey to finding those answers, because the story and the picture of Brooklyn at that time takes shape slowly, and some of the best scenes in the novel were Finn and Troy connecting on the level of historians. It's their common language, when they have a hard time getting close in other areas (except sex, that one is easy for them!). Those scenes are the best because both will go from sniping at one another and confusion about their feelings to connecting through the project and offering details back and forth, sussing out answers between them. Their relationship really takes the enemies to lovers trope to a realistic level. Most of the raw and angry feelings come from Finn. But he's the character that we really get to know first and the one who we see this world through. When he actually lets down his guard enough to try to let some of that stagnate anger go, I think he finds that Troy really isn't the man that he thought he was and that he doesn't think of Finn in the way Finn thought he did. The dynamic between the two of them was done really well, and another reason that this story really worked for me, because the story starts with a shared history and routine between the two men and in their interactions. The research project is the catalyst to change that behavior. And discovering what life is like for a gay man in 1870's America not only gives Finn perspective but gives him more ways to connect and understand Troy.
Though I'm partial to this author's Out in the Field (which I'm going to be re-reading and reviewing later this week), this just might be my second favorite of hers. It's definitely a book I recommend to you, if you think you'll like it, of course ;)
4.5 stars
This is such a great book to kick off Kate McMurray Week! To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to expect of this story. I mostly read it on faith because I like the author. All I really knew was that it was about NYC and ghosts. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I did read it to find that it was something that I could really sink into. Part of my enjoyment of the story really comes from a love of history. Not that I'm particularly knowledgable, especially about NYC history, but there's so much detail in this story that must have taken quite a bit of research and I found it all refreshing and compelling.
Finn and Troy have a turbulent history. Both pursuing advanced history degrees at NYU at the same time, they quickly found themselves to be rivals, with a love/hate relationship -- mostly hate. But, every few years they succumb to temptation and fall into bed with one another, promptly returning to hate each other the next day. Finn isn't where he expected to be when he envisioned his life all those years ago at NYU. He blames Troy for his failure to get his PhD that fuels his continued hatred. Troy was always the golden boy, one step ahead of him and outshining all of his successes. Now, years of regrets have become an ugly and miserable piece of Finn that he carries around with himself. And Troy is easy to hate… except when they're in bed together.
Now working as a research assistant for a famous biographer (who is a bit of a bosshole), Finn is sent to research a small museum in Brooklyn, only to find that the curator is none other than Troy. He looks good and is, as usual, a consummate flirt. And again like all the other times their NYC circles merge, Finn is at the same time frustrated and spiteful and yet reluctant to admit how well they work together and understand one another. They have incredibly similar interests in the history of the city and between them, share a wealth of knowledge. Finn isn't really passionate about the research for his boss, but Troy convinces Finn to help him research a mystery of his own. He's currently going through the journals of the man who once lived in the building and the mysterious circumstances around his death. Troy, though thorough as any historian, is more apt to believe in the strange occurrences in the building -- the cold spots, the dreams and as he delves deeper into the man's story, the physical manifestations he sees with his own eyes. As the two start to uncover the secrets of the dead and piece together a picture of life in Brooklyn in the 1870's, they start to fall in love. The problem, for Finn, is his reluctance to believe in what could ultimately be the manipulation of a couple of ghosts whose main interests aren't finally getting the two of them together, but to solve their murder.
I mentioned at the start of the review that the reason I really liked this book was the research and the history presented of Brooklyn, New York in a different era. I think, though, that this might be a sticking point for some readers. Make no mistake, this book takes history and makes it real and solid, but it's told from the view of two men who sift through obscure details every day and take them as deep as they go. So, much of this novel is really the journey into history, piece by piece as the two put it together. And there is a wealth of detail that Kate McMurray offers. I could see where some readers, who might not find those details as interesting as I, might find this book a tedious read.
What I really enjoyed was the journey to finding those answers, because the story and the picture of Brooklyn at that time takes shape slowly, and some of the best scenes in the novel were Finn and Troy connecting on the level of historians. It's their common language, when they have a hard time getting close in other areas (except sex, that one is easy for them!). Those scenes are the best because both will go from sniping at one another and confusion about their feelings to connecting through the project and offering details back and forth, sussing out answers between them. Their relationship really takes the enemies to lovers trope to a realistic level. Most of the raw and angry feelings come from Finn. But he's the character that we really get to know first and the one who we see this world through. When he actually lets down his guard enough to try to let some of that stagnate anger go, I think he finds that Troy really isn't the man that he thought he was and that he doesn't think of Finn in the way Finn thought he did. The dynamic between the two of them was done really well, and another reason that this story really worked for me, because the story starts with a shared history and routine between the two men and in their interactions. The research project is the catalyst to change that behavior. And discovering what life is like for a gay man in 1870's America not only gives Finn perspective but gives him more ways to connect and understand Troy.
Though I'm partial to this author's Out in the Field (which I'm going to be re-reading and reviewing later this week), this just might be my second favorite of hers. It's definitely a book I recommend to you, if you think you'll like it, of course ;)
June 12, 2013
Well, I was late to work this morning because I had to finish the last chapter and the epilogue. I sometimes shy away from paranormal romances because I absolutely love a good ghost story and it's so hard to find a well written one. This book did not disappoint.
I loved that the main characters were so different and had such different voices. Their banter was amusing even when they argued. And they argued a lot. I wanted to give Finn a hug and smack him upside the head all in one page. He was so stubborn and just refused to give up his anger at Troy for the longest time. I totally get it, I hate to quit a good mad before I'm ready! At the same time I did appreciate how they were mature enough to admit (even if just to themselves at first) their misplaced anger and insecurities.
The paranormal element wasn't overdone or oversold. Being a West Coaster I couldn't appreciate the historical elements and locations as much as a native could, but they didn't leave me out of the story either. Sometimes, when a book is set in a very specific place that has a rich history I'm not familiar with I can feel like a bit of an outsider and I don't connect with the story or the characters, but I didn't feel that here.
The connection between Finn and Troy was obvious, realistic and sometimes heartbreaking. Overall I really enjoyed this book and will be reading more from this author.
I loved that the main characters were so different and had such different voices. Their banter was amusing even when they argued. And they argued a lot. I wanted to give Finn a hug and smack him upside the head all in one page. He was so stubborn and just refused to give up his anger at Troy for the longest time. I totally get it, I hate to quit a good mad before I'm ready! At the same time I did appreciate how they were mature enough to admit (even if just to themselves at first) their misplaced anger and insecurities.
The paranormal element wasn't overdone or oversold. Being a West Coaster I couldn't appreciate the historical elements and locations as much as a native could, but they didn't leave me out of the story either. Sometimes, when a book is set in a very specific place that has a rich history I'm not familiar with I can feel like a bit of an outsider and I don't connect with the story or the characters, but I didn't feel that here.
The connection between Finn and Troy was obvious, realistic and sometimes heartbreaking. Overall I really enjoyed this book and will be reading more from this author.
October 14, 2011
This story is really beautiful. One, I love the whole academic research in searching for the truth behind the murder-suicide and ghosts. Both guys, Finn and Troy are likeable and I always openly welcome any characters that are academically advanced. Love how they each take the journal of one of the gentlemen, to structure the lives of Brill and Cutler. Of course, if it's me, I probably just check the latest entry of the journal rather than reading it from the beginning. I'm impatient, sue me *lol*.
I think it's a well-researched story, and in a sense, sort of reminding me of another story (by M. Jules Aedin, "Windows in Time) in which the two people in the present are trying to solve a mystery that happens in the past. I love the emotional factor that is presented here as well. Finn is so determined to NOT liking Troy, trying to blame Troy for what he cannot achieve ... but of course, like magnet, the two of them just can't fight the feeling they have for each other. Although Troy reaches to that point earlier than Finn.
ONE IMPORTANT THING:, I don't know if guys really talk about their emotion like what Troy did to Finn. I personally think this is a projection of what we (women) like or wish, rather than in actuality. I'm not complaining, some of the words here just squeeze my heart completely --- I'm just not sure whether it can truly happen :p
The ending is sweet though :)
I think it's a well-researched story, and in a sense, sort of reminding me of another story (by M. Jules Aedin, "Windows in Time) in which the two people in the present are trying to solve a mystery that happens in the past. I love the emotional factor that is presented here as well. Finn is so determined to NOT liking Troy, trying to blame Troy for what he cannot achieve ... but of course, like magnet, the two of them just can't fight the feeling they have for each other. Although Troy reaches to that point earlier than Finn.
ONE IMPORTANT THING:, I don't know if guys really talk about their emotion like what Troy did to Finn. I personally think this is a projection of what we (women) like or wish, rather than in actuality. I'm not complaining, some of the words here just squeeze my heart completely --- I'm just not sure whether it can truly happen :p
The ending is sweet though :)
October 13, 2011
4.5 stars
This is a nice reading. The plot is not terribly original: the standard story of contemporary researchers trying to solve mysterious deaths in the past and in the process their relationship evolves into something else. At first, the MCs were kinda enemies, but with nudges from the ghosts whose deaths they are investigating, they fall in love with each other. Or is it simply because the ghosts mess around with their minds?
The way the author discusses the late 19th century New York life is amazing. Also nice is the discussion on about how far gay acceptances today have been different from the past. Plus, I just love reading about gay academic!
The reason I didn't give full 5 stars is that the villain is too black and white, something that the author seems to keep repeating in most--if not all--of her works. Still, I enjoyed reading it.
This is a nice reading. The plot is not terribly original: the standard story of contemporary researchers trying to solve mysterious deaths in the past and in the process their relationship evolves into something else. At first, the MCs were kinda enemies, but with nudges from the ghosts whose deaths they are investigating, they fall in love with each other. Or is it simply because the ghosts mess around with their minds?
The way the author discusses the late 19th century New York life is amazing. Also nice is the discussion on about how far gay acceptances today have been different from the past. Plus, I just love reading about gay academic!
The reason I didn't give full 5 stars is that the villain is too black and white, something that the author seems to keep repeating in most--if not all--of her works. Still, I enjoyed reading it.
December 30, 2011
This was very, very interesting and definitely worth reading. It would've been a 5 star read if not for a few niggles:
- the historical references were drawn-out, dragging. Not always but often enough that it threw me out of the reading flow.
- the epilogue was the same. Too dragging, and redundant
- the ghosts? The mystery would've been interesting enough. Why having the ghosts serve them the solution on a silver platter? On the other hand: the solution scene in and of itself was fantastic, gripping and haunting.
- This graveyard business. Again, a jack-in-the box solution.
Otherwise: Finn and Troy were fantastic characters I really, really liked. Sweet, nerdy, bookish, hot, and so wonderfully unashamedly flaming, particularly Troy. I totally bought them together and thought that Finn deserved a good smack upon the head at times for his stubbornness.
- the historical references were drawn-out, dragging. Not always but often enough that it threw me out of the reading flow.
- the epilogue was the same. Too dragging, and redundant
- the ghosts? The mystery would've been interesting enough. Why having the ghosts serve them the solution on a silver platter? On the other hand: the solution scene in and of itself was fantastic, gripping and haunting.
- This graveyard business. Again, a jack-in-the box solution.
Otherwise: Finn and Troy were fantastic characters I really, really liked. Sweet, nerdy, bookish, hot, and so wonderfully unashamedly flaming, particularly Troy. I totally bought them together and thought that Finn deserved a good smack upon the head at times for his stubbornness.
November 16, 2011
3.5-4
I enjoyed this romance and the mystery!
Solving the mystery of the suicide( or was it murder? ) of 2 men in the 1870s bring Troy and Finn together after over 10 years of academic rivalry and sexual attraction!
The resolution of what happened to Teddy and Wash was so sad and touching!
I liked Finn better at the beginning, but quickly warmed to Troy and wanted to smack Finn a few times to get his head
out of his ..., well, anyway, I enjoyed this story! :)
I enjoyed this romance and the mystery!
Solving the mystery of the suicide( or was it murder? ) of 2 men in the 1870s bring Troy and Finn together after over 10 years of academic rivalry and sexual attraction!
The resolution of what happened to Teddy and Wash was so sad and touching!
I liked Finn better at the beginning, but quickly warmed to Troy and wanted to smack Finn a few times to get his head
out of his ..., well, anyway, I enjoyed this story! :)
February 6, 2017
3.5 Stars
This was one of those stories that landed somewhere between I really liked it and I loved it. It's a great ghost/mystery/suspense story but it didn't draw me in the way I like my stories to do.
I was expecting to have a story that wouldn't let me put my kindle down and I didn't get that but I did enjoy this book.
This was one of those stories that landed somewhere between I really liked it and I loved it. It's a great ghost/mystery/suspense story but it didn't draw me in the way I like my stories to do.
I was expecting to have a story that wouldn't let me put my kindle down and I didn't get that but I did enjoy this book.
October 25, 2011
4.5 stars. Very good paranormal m/m romance about two academic rivals with an unfortunate chemistry who work together to solve the cold case mystery of two men murdered together in late 19th century Brooklyn.
March 19, 2017
... ghosts, an old mystery and a sweet romance. The perfect weekend read. ❤
December 2, 2013
Imma be honest, I really wanted Finn to bottom, and he didn't, and so I was rather unhappy.
Very similar in premise to Lilacs, by Megan Derr, which I'd read kind of recently.
I dunno...it wasn't bad. I did rather like it, even if parts of it kind of weirded me out, like the first ghost-dream thing, when it was going on about one of the people's BO or something.
Very similar in premise to Lilacs, by Megan Derr, which I'd read kind of recently.
I dunno...it wasn't bad. I did rather like it, even if parts of it kind of weirded me out, like the first ghost-dream thing, when it was going on about one of the people's BO or something.
November 3, 2011
3,5-4 stars
May 18, 2025
** 4.5 Stars **
April 8, 2018
This book was only 162 pages long? wow!
It felt like a 500 pages book. It was boring as hell.
The plot was promising, but the execution... oh my.
The writing was insufferably plain.
Even the more dramatic events were described like the author was writing a grocery list.
Not a spark, neither an emotion... nothing.
And I would like to know what Troy wrote in his book, to say the cold case was solved.
Something like: "I know who the murderer was, because I saw him while I was possessed by a ghost?"
Whatever.
It felt like a 500 pages book. It was boring as hell.
The plot was promising, but the execution... oh my.
The writing was insufferably plain.
Even the more dramatic events were described like the author was writing a grocery list.
Not a spark, neither an emotion... nothing.
And I would like to know what Troy wrote in his book, to say the cold case was solved.
Something like: "I know who the murderer was, because I saw him while I was possessed by a ghost?"
Whatever.
November 11, 2016
4.5* Review written for Love Bytes Reviews.
Oh man, this book has just filled me with a ridiculous amount of feelings. The story itself is twofold and I absolutely loved how both parts wove together and the similarities you find between the two. First you have the main characters, Finn and Troy, who knew each other in college and reconnect over research into the deaths of two men and then you have the two murdered men themselves, Wash and Teddy, whom you get to know via their journals and the dreams that Finn and Troy have about them and their lives.
I’ve always been a history buff so the historical aspects of the story really appealed to me but it was the men themselves, and their lives, that really drew me in. Finn and Troy were all fire and passion with one another, they always have been, while Wash and Teddy loved no less fiercely but their interactions were softer, almost gentle, in the parts that you are mainly privy to. The mystery itself about how they died and who was responsible was very well done and I really enjoyed the story I was given along the way to the truth. The paranormal elements weren’t overdone and really enhanced the story and investigation instead of just taking over; the balance was just really well done and I enjoyed the time I spent reading this.
This story brought up a lot of emotions for me, especially when you get to the end and find out exactly what happened to Wash and Teddy. While there is a happy ending and I finished the book with a smile, it was also bittersweet with the knowledge that Wash and Teddy had their happy ending cut short. Regardless of the fact that this is a work of fiction, it isn’t difficult to imagine this happening to other gay men back during the 1800s and that’s just heartbreaking.
The book itself was just really, really good; from start to finish I was invested in the tale being told and I know I’ll read this again, multiple times, in the future. (I’ll probably be dealing with the feels for the rest of the day.) If you enjoy a good mystery, paranormal novels, or anything with a historical element in it, you’ll probably enjoy this book; I love all of those things and it was a big hit with me!
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Oh man, this book has just filled me with a ridiculous amount of feelings. The story itself is twofold and I absolutely loved how both parts wove together and the similarities you find between the two. First you have the main characters, Finn and Troy, who knew each other in college and reconnect over research into the deaths of two men and then you have the two murdered men themselves, Wash and Teddy, whom you get to know via their journals and the dreams that Finn and Troy have about them and their lives.
I’ve always been a history buff so the historical aspects of the story really appealed to me but it was the men themselves, and their lives, that really drew me in. Finn and Troy were all fire and passion with one another, they always have been, while Wash and Teddy loved no less fiercely but their interactions were softer, almost gentle, in the parts that you are mainly privy to. The mystery itself about how they died and who was responsible was very well done and I really enjoyed the story I was given along the way to the truth. The paranormal elements weren’t overdone and really enhanced the story and investigation instead of just taking over; the balance was just really well done and I enjoyed the time I spent reading this.
This story brought up a lot of emotions for me, especially when you get to the end and find out exactly what happened to Wash and Teddy. While there is a happy ending and I finished the book with a smile, it was also bittersweet with the knowledge that Wash and Teddy had their happy ending cut short. Regardless of the fact that this is a work of fiction, it isn’t difficult to imagine this happening to other gay men back during the 1800s and that’s just heartbreaking.
The book itself was just really, really good; from start to finish I was invested in the tale being told and I know I’ll read this again, multiple times, in the future. (I’ll probably be dealing with the feels for the rest of the day.) If you enjoy a good mystery, paranormal novels, or anything with a historical element in it, you’ll probably enjoy this book; I love all of those things and it was a big hit with me!
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August 21, 2016
Falling In Love With The Help of Ghosts
This book has so many levels in its plotline that I sometimes had to stop and move on to another book for a chapter or two before going back to this one. That's because the four major characters--Troy and Finn, and the ghosts of Teddy Brill and Wash Culver--are completely opposite couples brought together under circumstances that are both logical and manipulative.
Troy is still harboring impure thoughts toward Finn, who hates Troy for allegedly derailing his academic, and subsequent professional, career. But Finn is also not above getting down and dirty with Troy when it suits his libido, and in this book that happened in the past, and needs to happen now.
It's a frustratingly one-sided relationship for most of the book, but understandable because Ms. McMurray has developed these characters so well that you believe how Finn's stubbornness and Troy's semi-guilt could come about.
On the other hand, the way McMurray has Finn and Troy go about trying to prove that 19th century "roommates" Brill and Culver were murdered is brilliantly handled. This tale, brought to us in slowly recovered archived journals and dastardly manipulative ghostly demonstrations, had me engrossed every step of the way. The mystery's solution may become clear to readers a bit earlier than to Troy and Finn, but it's a hell of a ride getting there and in many cases a whole heck of a lot of fun.
Ghost stories don't ring my bell most of the time, but this was perfectly done. In addition, the depth of background in Brooklyn history was fascinating, as is the actual modern day Brooklyn scenario.
These are two remarkably drawn couples whose love lives are deeply plumbed and exposed in such a way that even the somewhat out-of-character Epilogue will have you smiling, and maybe wiping away a tear or two. Bravo!
This book has so many levels in its plotline that I sometimes had to stop and move on to another book for a chapter or two before going back to this one. That's because the four major characters--Troy and Finn, and the ghosts of Teddy Brill and Wash Culver--are completely opposite couples brought together under circumstances that are both logical and manipulative.
Troy is still harboring impure thoughts toward Finn, who hates Troy for allegedly derailing his academic, and subsequent professional, career. But Finn is also not above getting down and dirty with Troy when it suits his libido, and in this book that happened in the past, and needs to happen now.
It's a frustratingly one-sided relationship for most of the book, but understandable because Ms. McMurray has developed these characters so well that you believe how Finn's stubbornness and Troy's semi-guilt could come about.
On the other hand, the way McMurray has Finn and Troy go about trying to prove that 19th century "roommates" Brill and Culver were murdered is brilliantly handled. This tale, brought to us in slowly recovered archived journals and dastardly manipulative ghostly demonstrations, had me engrossed every step of the way. The mystery's solution may become clear to readers a bit earlier than to Troy and Finn, but it's a hell of a ride getting there and in many cases a whole heck of a lot of fun.
Ghost stories don't ring my bell most of the time, but this was perfectly done. In addition, the depth of background in Brooklyn history was fascinating, as is the actual modern day Brooklyn scenario.
These are two remarkably drawn couples whose love lives are deeply plumbed and exposed in such a way that even the somewhat out-of-character Epilogue will have you smiling, and maybe wiping away a tear or two. Bravo!
November 16, 2011
Review by Cecilia Ryan
I have to admit to begin with that I was nervous of reading this book, even while I was excited to get my grubby little hands on it. I’ve spoken to the author a few times, and have gotten into one or two heated debates with her (as well as agreed with her on as many occasions), but also heard plenty about the book along the way, without really realising how good it was going to be.
I know very little about America, other than in a general sense, so I was afraid I wasn’t going to get it; but I did. It’s not a confusing novel for someone unfamiliar with the setting, in fact, it’s the opposite – the setting is woven well into the story, almost in the way it would be in a fantasy novel.
The whole feel of the story, from the ghostly presences of the two men the main characters are affected by to the way they start out antagonising each other reminds me of a classic Gothic romance, though without the requisite greatly unfortunate ending. It’s nearly a modern re-imagining of a stereotypical Gothic novel, with a lighter centre (though no less gripping for it).
The characters were engaging, and the mystery that formed the basis of the plot was interesting to watch unfold, with satisfying glimpses into history dotted along the way that were a bit like uncovering buried treasure. All in all, it was an entertaining read with perhaps a little more substance to the plot than you might normally find, and strong enough characters, setting and writing to hold up to the increased complexity. I can honestly say I just enjoyed reading it, in a simple sort of way that makes me perfectly happy.
Final Verdict: 4.5 stars
I have to admit to begin with that I was nervous of reading this book, even while I was excited to get my grubby little hands on it. I’ve spoken to the author a few times, and have gotten into one or two heated debates with her (as well as agreed with her on as many occasions), but also heard plenty about the book along the way, without really realising how good it was going to be.
I know very little about America, other than in a general sense, so I was afraid I wasn’t going to get it; but I did. It’s not a confusing novel for someone unfamiliar with the setting, in fact, it’s the opposite – the setting is woven well into the story, almost in the way it would be in a fantasy novel.
The whole feel of the story, from the ghostly presences of the two men the main characters are affected by to the way they start out antagonising each other reminds me of a classic Gothic romance, though without the requisite greatly unfortunate ending. It’s nearly a modern re-imagining of a stereotypical Gothic novel, with a lighter centre (though no less gripping for it).
The characters were engaging, and the mystery that formed the basis of the plot was interesting to watch unfold, with satisfying glimpses into history dotted along the way that were a bit like uncovering buried treasure. All in all, it was an entertaining read with perhaps a little more substance to the plot than you might normally find, and strong enough characters, setting and writing to hold up to the increased complexity. I can honestly say I just enjoyed reading it, in a simple sort of way that makes me perfectly happy.
Final Verdict: 4.5 stars
October 25, 2011
I like the story well enough - a contemporary romance with a dash of the supernatural and plenty of historical intrigue. The pace is very slow, though, and while I usually find nothing wrong with that, in this particular story, it felt like things were moving along a a speed that I can only call "glacial". With Finn, the skeptic of the pairing, both the relationship with his former arch-nemesis and occasional-lover Troy and their investigation, and subsequently the whole story, seem to be "one step forward, three steps backwards" at every turn. This makes for a very frustrating read especially when, like me, you feel an affinity towards the characters and are rooting for them to be together.
I also find the conversations between the characters rather tedious; everything that comes out of Troy and Finn comes across like an exposition on the Victorian period of New York. I would be first to admit to love an intelligent story with a strong historical background but the presentation of this one felt heavyhanded so that I felt like I was reading a textbook. This may put off some readers who came into this book looking for romance and get a history lecture instead.
Fortunately, the story has a very strong theme of rivals-to-lovers, which I adore very much, so I stuck with Troy and Finn to the end. Ms. McMuray does not disappoint with the ending either. I'm used to of hopeful endings from her, but she gave me a very nice one that is gift-wrapped with the nicest of papers, complete with an Epilogue as the proverbial pink bow tied on it. Beautiful, sweet, happy ending.
I also find the conversations between the characters rather tedious; everything that comes out of Troy and Finn comes across like an exposition on the Victorian period of New York. I would be first to admit to love an intelligent story with a strong historical background but the presentation of this one felt heavyhanded so that I felt like I was reading a textbook. This may put off some readers who came into this book looking for romance and get a history lecture instead.
Fortunately, the story has a very strong theme of rivals-to-lovers, which I adore very much, so I stuck with Troy and Finn to the end. Ms. McMuray does not disappoint with the ending either. I'm used to of hopeful endings from her, but she gave me a very nice one that is gift-wrapped with the nicest of papers, complete with an Epilogue as the proverbial pink bow tied on it. Beautiful, sweet, happy ending.
March 10, 2016
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
This story is a mixture of contemporary, historical, and the paranormal. I know, who’d have thought to combine the three? Honestly, though, it works! The book focuses on the contemporary characters of Finn and Troy – two men who have had a love-hate relationship that spans back to their college days. Add in two gay ghosts – Teddy and Wash – who are eager to have Finn and Troy investigate their murder, and you’ve the makings of an entertaining romantic mystery!
Finn despises Troy…or at least that is what he tells himself, because if he doesn’t have Troy to blame for his academic failures, it means that he only has himself to blame. So, it is easier if he just blames Troy. While in college, the two had this love/hate relationship where they jump into bed with one another for a steamy night of sex, only to go right back to hating one another the following morning. Yet, when Troy debunked Finn’s dissertation, what little love they had between each other died a sudden death. Nowadays, Finn is forced to work as a research assistant for a woman who doesn’t let him forget that the reason he is doing what he is doing is because he failed to complete his Ph.D.
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3.75 stars
This story is a mixture of contemporary, historical, and the paranormal. I know, who’d have thought to combine the three? Honestly, though, it works! The book focuses on the contemporary characters of Finn and Troy – two men who have had a love-hate relationship that spans back to their college days. Add in two gay ghosts – Teddy and Wash – who are eager to have Finn and Troy investigate their murder, and you’ve the makings of an entertaining romantic mystery!
Finn despises Troy…or at least that is what he tells himself, because if he doesn’t have Troy to blame for his academic failures, it means that he only has himself to blame. So, it is easier if he just blames Troy. While in college, the two had this love/hate relationship where they jump into bed with one another for a steamy night of sex, only to go right back to hating one another the following morning. Yet, when Troy debunked Finn’s dissertation, what little love they had between each other died a sudden death. Nowadays, Finn is forced to work as a research assistant for a woman who doesn’t let him forget that the reason he is doing what he is doing is because he failed to complete his Ph.D.
Read Wendy’s review in its entirety here.
November 3, 2011
3 - 3.5 stars
I like Kate McMurray's writing, but Across the East River Bridge didn't quite work for me. It took me a while to warm up to Finn and Troy - they both initially annoyed me, though for different reasons (Finn because of his self-pity, Troy because he was always so smug). Wash and Brill never became true men for me, never more than, well, ghosts, which was why their story left me somewhat cold. The events leading to their murder were just sketched, which made the resolution of the mystery rather bland. I was bored and I had to force myself to continue reading at times. Some interesting historical details, occasional funny dialogue and hot sex scenes weren't enough for me. The ending was sweet and, overall, the book was decent, but if you enjoy similar stories, I recommend M. Jules Aedin's Windows in Time - the characters were more engaging and mystery more satisfying.
I like Kate McMurray's writing, but Across the East River Bridge didn't quite work for me. It took me a while to warm up to Finn and Troy - they both initially annoyed me, though for different reasons (Finn because of his self-pity, Troy because he was always so smug). Wash and Brill never became true men for me, never more than, well, ghosts, which was why their story left me somewhat cold. The events leading to their murder were just sketched, which made the resolution of the mystery rather bland. I was bored and I had to force myself to continue reading at times. Some interesting historical details, occasional funny dialogue and hot sex scenes weren't enough for me. The ending was sweet and, overall, the book was decent, but if you enjoy similar stories, I recommend M. Jules Aedin's Windows in Time - the characters were more engaging and mystery more satisfying.
July 7, 2012
Rating:4,5 stars
Ok I'm a history geek so, the book gets point for it's hiratorical references alone. Still the story is interesting with an enemies to lover theme, that I like, so there go the next points. The writing is nice and enjoyable and I liked the characters quite a lot.
The story is about two men, Troy and Finn, who are trying to solve a more than 100 year old murder. The investigation was stopped when the police was told the murdered men were gay and so their souls still can find no rest. Finn and Troy are chosen by the ghost to help them, they see their live in their dreams and the ghost influence them, to help them find the right cluess.
While they are trying their hand solving a mystery, Finn and Troy learn more about each other and develop other feelings as dislike and open hostility. Then Finn has doubts how much are their own feelings, that are not forced by the ghosts and will they feel the same when the ghosts are gone?
Ok I'm a history geek so, the book gets point for it's hiratorical references alone. Still the story is interesting with an enemies to lover theme, that I like, so there go the next points. The writing is nice and enjoyable and I liked the characters quite a lot.
The story is about two men, Troy and Finn, who are trying to solve a more than 100 year old murder. The investigation was stopped when the police was told the murdered men were gay and so their souls still can find no rest. Finn and Troy are chosen by the ghost to help them, they see their live in their dreams and the ghost influence them, to help them find the right cluess.
While they are trying their hand solving a mystery, Finn and Troy learn more about each other and develop other feelings as dislike and open hostility. Then Finn has doubts how much are their own feelings, that are not forced by the ghosts and will they feel the same when the ghosts are gone?
January 30, 2017
Really a 3 for 1.
We have the love:hate:love relationship between Troy and Finn. Spanning over 10 years they have antagonised each other, had memorable sex but rarely got along.
They then spend more time together looking into the Brill House issue.
The second story is the developing romance between Wash and Teddy which we find out about through the research and diaries Troy and Finn are reading as well as the hauntings and vivid dreams.
Tied into this is the mystery surrounding their deaths, how did they die and whi was reaponsible.
I really enjoyed this story - I had seen some good reviews and they were right! Finn did annoy me at times with his distrust of Troy, of his own feelings. His skepticism in the face of the hauntings was grounding, especially as Troy seemed to jump straight into everything.
Liked it a lot. 4.5*
We have the love:hate:love relationship between Troy and Finn. Spanning over 10 years they have antagonised each other, had memorable sex but rarely got along.
They then spend more time together looking into the Brill House issue.
The second story is the developing romance between Wash and Teddy which we find out about through the research and diaries Troy and Finn are reading as well as the hauntings and vivid dreams.
Tied into this is the mystery surrounding their deaths, how did they die and whi was reaponsible.
I really enjoyed this story - I had seen some good reviews and they were right! Finn did annoy me at times with his distrust of Troy, of his own feelings. His skepticism in the face of the hauntings was grounding, especially as Troy seemed to jump straight into everything.
Liked it a lot. 4.5*
February 14, 2012
3.5
This is one of those books that I almost didn't get through, but overall I'm glad I did. This story provides a large amount of information (historical, setting, etc) that it is overwhelming at first and cumbersome. This distracts the reader a bit from the relationship between Finn and Troy. I read this story in between other books because of that. However, I hit a point in the book where the flow became so much better and I found myself really looking forward to seeing Finn and Troy's relationship grow and understanding the love story between the ghosts. There seems to be some information that was given in the book that still needs closure though. I did leave this book feeling connected to Finn and Troy and wanting to know what the future holds.
This is one of those books that I almost didn't get through, but overall I'm glad I did. This story provides a large amount of information (historical, setting, etc) that it is overwhelming at first and cumbersome. This distracts the reader a bit from the relationship between Finn and Troy. I read this story in between other books because of that. However, I hit a point in the book where the flow became so much better and I found myself really looking forward to seeing Finn and Troy's relationship grow and understanding the love story between the ghosts. There seems to be some information that was given in the book that still needs closure though. I did leave this book feeling connected to Finn and Troy and wanting to know what the future holds.
September 10, 2012
I absolutely adored rhis book. It was at times so cute and funny; often really sexy; and it made me cry! Both stories - Finn and Troy as well as Wash and Teddy were so good! the comparison of how far we have come is great - and yet we still have so far to go, the book highlighted this beautifully. The standout thing for me in a book is the dialogue - Josh Lanyon is the master at acheiving natural flowing chat in a book , such that you feel part of the conversation - this book also does it brilliantly! I loved the chats that Troy and Finn had - it brought them to life. Troy especially was charming, sweet and with a vulnerable swagger - I loved him soooo much!Brilliant book!
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January 2, 2013DNF at 58%
I usually quite like her writing. But this one suffers a few things that I don't particularly like: 1. Academia competition - it's petty and ungraceful, it makes me difficult to like either of the main characters. 2. Paranormal activities that is redundant - the mystery case would be more interesting and mysterious if the ghosts don't just point them to the evidence conveniently. 3. Too many things are resolved and revealed too early on in the story - readers know they really loved each other, the readers know the ghosts were lovers by less than 30% into the story.
I usually quite like her writing. But this one suffers a few things that I don't particularly like: 1. Academia competition - it's petty and ungraceful, it makes me difficult to like either of the main characters. 2. Paranormal activities that is redundant - the mystery case would be more interesting and mysterious if the ghosts don't just point them to the evidence conveniently. 3. Too many things are resolved and revealed too early on in the story - readers know they really loved each other, the readers know the ghosts were lovers by less than 30% into the story.
October 5, 2016
I completely fell in love with the blend of historical, contemporary, paranormal, romance, and mystery, the balance hit every one of my reader heaven buttons. Troy and Finn may be acquaintances that have done the horizontal tango more than once but it's pretty obvious Finn views their connection more adversary than friendly. Work brings them together once again, add in an interesting ghost story with intriguing ghosts, work and personal history may be the last thing that is on their minds. Another great book for my paranormal library.
June 1, 2012
I had this book to read for a very long time. I don't know why I put it off for so long. It was a very, very good book.
The mystery about the death of these ghost reminded me of another story with ghosts and murder but the period of the death was different. I loved both books (the other book being "Windows in Time" by M. Jules Aedin).
If you like ghost stories, mysteries and searching for clues from a very long time ago, I recommand both books!
The mystery about the death of these ghost reminded me of another story with ghosts and murder but the period of the death was different. I loved both books (the other book being "Windows in Time" by M. Jules Aedin).
If you like ghost stories, mysteries and searching for clues from a very long time ago, I recommand both books!
August 17, 2013
I love ghost stories, especially those with a whodunit to solve. I had a bit of trouble with this book because there were editorial issues that should've been caught at line edits but thankfully did not take me out of the story too much. Thoroughly enjoy the author's voice and am a huge fan of the historical period set in New York so I definitely enjoyed this read. I'm looking forward to more from this author.
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