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The Duchess
A high ‘Lady of the Court’, that’s what one newspaper called the large stone building that had once housed prisoners no one else wanted—the mentally and physically ill. That’s how it became known as The Duchess. It was meant to be a safe place for the patients, who were both gifted and non-gifted. But something went terribly wrong. Angry spirits attacked the living and many died within the stone walls before it was closed down.
The newest owner wants the building cleansed of the darkness. She calls in Delilah Isles and Milly West to do the job. It doesn’t take long for the two gifted women to realize that something is exceptionally Dark at The Duchess. Abuse of both the mentally and physically ill is ripe in the air and both of them see and feel the damage done to those who dwelled within the building. Abuse that was still happening to the ghosts trapped inside. The more they dig, the worse their findings get.
Their client is giving them three weeks to do the job, but they soon realize they have far less time than that. The dead and the Dark won’t leave easily, and they will stop at nothing to finish what they started in life.
The newest owner wants the building cleansed of the darkness. She calls in Delilah Isles and Milly West to do the job. It doesn’t take long for the two gifted women to realize that something is exceptionally Dark at The Duchess. Abuse of both the mentally and physically ill is ripe in the air and both of them see and feel the damage done to those who dwelled within the building. Abuse that was still happening to the ghosts trapped inside. The more they dig, the worse their findings get.
Their client is giving them three weeks to do the job, but they soon realize they have far less time than that. The dead and the Dark won’t leave easily, and they will stop at nothing to finish what they started in life.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2016
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October Weeks
28 books66 followersI'm a dark fantasy/horror writer and a reader with too many books and not enough shelves!
I live in Vermont, autumn is my favorite season, and I harbor deep obsessions for Lindt dark chocolate and the paranormal.
I also write romance under the name Libby Bishop.
I live in Vermont, autumn is my favorite season, and I harbor deep obsessions for Lindt dark chocolate and the paranormal.
I also write romance under the name Libby Bishop.
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February 28, 2017
This book was awesom!!
This book was awesome. You are on another adventure in ridding ghosts with Ilse and West, but this time it's darker and bigger. The book hooks you and has you on the edge of your seat. You won't want to put this book down. If you're into ghost stories, the Ilse Ilse and West mystery books are the perfect choice. I highly recommend this book.
This book was awesome. You are on another adventure in ridding ghosts with Ilse and West, but this time it's darker and bigger. The book hooks you and has you on the edge of your seat. You won't want to put this book down. If you're into ghost stories, the Ilse Ilse and West mystery books are the perfect choice. I highly recommend this book.
February 8, 2017
October does it again. If you are a fan of the paranormal genre then you need to read her books! This series is among my favorite because of the investigative nature of the story. Each one builds the tension, and draws up more into the lives of our characters. These two staring ladies are so insightful and a great pair.
Mental hospitals always tend to send the creeps to anyone, it's a reason they are such a focus for paranormal investigations. Unhappy sprits leave trails and that includes The Duchess. A long history of dark things has tainted the place, and now it's up to Isles and West to clear it out. This is one case that I wasn't sure the girls were going to be able to solve, but through all the edge of your seat, heart racing action, I was completely enthralled! Cannot wait to read more from this pair! Amazing book!
Mental hospitals always tend to send the creeps to anyone, it's a reason they are such a focus for paranormal investigations. Unhappy sprits leave trails and that includes The Duchess. A long history of dark things has tainted the place, and now it's up to Isles and West to clear it out. This is one case that I wasn't sure the girls were going to be able to solve, but through all the edge of your seat, heart racing action, I was completely enthralled! Cannot wait to read more from this pair! Amazing book!
August 12, 2016
This story was better than watching Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters or Dead Files! I felt like I was at Eastern State Penitentiary, Linda Vista or Tuolumme Hospital. I always imagined these places to be like this story.
What Delilah went through in the beginning, I know how she felt. Been there, done that for many years. It's hard when you want it so bad.
Delilah and Milly really had their work cut out for them this time. They were almost in over their heads, but not completely. They had to deal with a draugr for the first time since training in Europe. Very dark, very powerful! They enlisted help from Evie and two other friends to fight and clean the building of darkness and the draugr had to be put back into his grave. All of them could live or die!
I won't say any more about it, so not to give away anything good. This book had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn't want to go to bad and stop reading. Over the River was so good, but The Duchess I think was much better. I can't wait for the next one to come out!
What Delilah went through in the beginning, I know how she felt. Been there, done that for many years. It's hard when you want it so bad.
Delilah and Milly really had their work cut out for them this time. They were almost in over their heads, but not completely. They had to deal with a draugr for the first time since training in Europe. Very dark, very powerful! They enlisted help from Evie and two other friends to fight and clean the building of darkness and the draugr had to be put back into his grave. All of them could live or die!
I won't say any more about it, so not to give away anything good. This book had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn't want to go to bad and stop reading. Over the River was so good, but The Duchess I think was much better. I can't wait for the next one to come out!
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