Haunted Echo

by Janet McLaughlin

Sun, fun, and her toes in the sand. That’s what Zoey Christopher expects when she joins her best friend and fellow cheerleader Becca on an exotic Caribbean vacation. What she finds instead is a wannabe boyfriend, a voodoo doll, and Tempy – a tormented young ghost whose past is linked to the island grounds.

Zoey has always seen visions of the future, but when she arrives at St. Anthony’s Island to vacation among the jet set, she has her first encounter with a bona fide ghost. Forced to uncover the secret behind the girl’s untimely death, Zoey quickly realizes that trying to solve the case will place her in mortal danger. Shaken and confused by a menacing threat and by her budding feelings for the too-cute, too-nice Chris, will Zoey find a way to survive this vacation and put Tempy to rest?

168 pages, Paperback

Published October 27, 2016

About the author

I have been involved in the communication field most of my adult life as either a writer, teacher, or editor. I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Florida Writers Association and am an avid fan of cheerleading competitions, especially those involving my grandchildren. I live in Florida with my husband Tom. My other passions involve tennis, traveling, walking, and meeting people.

"Different"

Twelve-year-old Izzy wants to be like everyone else, but she has a secret. She isn’t weird or angry, like some of the kids at school think. Izzy has Tourette syndrome. Hiding outbursts and tics from her classmates is hard enough, but when a new girl arrives, Izzy’s fear of losing her best friend makes Izzy’s symptoms worse. And when she sees her crush act suspiciously, runaway thoughts take root inside of her. As the pressure builds and her world threatens to spin out of control, Izzy must face her fear and reveal her secret, whatever the costs.

Authentic and perceptive, Different shines a light on the delicate line of a child’s hopes and fears and inspires us all to believe that perhaps we are not so different after all.

Reviews

[Jana · Rating 3 out of 5]

An absolutely okay book with an interesting plot, ordinary characters in an extraordinary situation and a summer romance that isn't really romance. Perfect for the lovers of light and easy reads with a pinch of supernatural.

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[Robin King · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are in the mood for a little bit of spookiness and a whole lot of fun, Janet McLaughlin's Haunted Echo is sure to be a teen crowd-pleaser. The dialogue is witty and the story line unique. I normally shy away from stories that scare me, but this book is more mystery and less horror. I would describe it as a "Ghost Whisperer" for teens with clean romance and a plot that will have you second-guessing where it is headed. With it's simplistic writing, you'll breeze through this read in one sitting - just make sure it's not too late at night, or you might give yourself a little scare.

[Denise Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Haunted Echo" is a wonderful clean teen read that has adventure, romance, bestie's, family and a ghost story all rolled into one fancy caribbean vacation! Once you start reading you will not be able to put the book down- I tore through it like my favorite pint of ice cream! This is the perfect book to give this holiday season or for any reason to your favorite YA reader. Cannot wait for the next Soul Sight Mystery to come out!!

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can* · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this via Goodreads Giveaways in a exchange for an honest review. All my opinions are my own.
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Nice idea, but didn't care for the writing style. Not a bad book, just not for me. Maybe I was the wrong audience *shrugs*