The Shivery Place

by Merabeth James

He had learned to enjoy the “playfully sadistic” at a very young age and was proud of his progress since then. Sadly, the many ‘gifts’ his unknown parentage had given him did not include immortality. Something he hoped to correct when he sired a son. He would be his immortality. He had chosen a mother for his offspring out of all those in the world. One whose exploits he had heard about in the dark, secret, forbidden places he sometimes frequented. She alone was worthy of him…of the honor he would soon bestow. The very beautiful Charlotte Ravynne. Her little sister Meg would be the leverage he needed to get her to do whatever he desired. He had such plans for them both. First, he would play a little game with them...test their mettle. See how they reacted to the horror he could conjure up. It all promised to be such fun.

303 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2018

About the author

I began my actual writing career as a journalist and then a TV scriptwriter, but loved putting words together to form images/thoughts/feelings almost as soon as I could grasp a pencil.
There are six things important to me...well, most important to me: To love unconditionally, to always keep a sense of 'wonder', to always be kind, to find joy in simple things, to never take myself too seriously, and to make sure I don't leave this earth with a list of "if only I hads" trailing behind me.
I've taken many 'leaps of faith' in my time and, so far, have landed on my feet or, in one case, on a dilapitated houseboat with my dog, and a lot of enthusiasm. I named her 'Sanctuary Annie' and hoped for the best. I knew nothing about boats, couldn't swim and wondered how long she would stay afloat.
In the middle of the night, when my dog jumped up to join me on the antique Victorian bed I had moved on board, I would check to see if he was wet, knowing, if so, we were both in big trouble. But Sanctuary Annie hung in there, even surviving a hurricane, when others around her were not so fortunate.
Living in the small marina, with the sea as my back yard, I found a profound sense of peace..and the love of my life....my Jim, captain of 'Wings', a beautiful racing sloop that flies across the water, when the wind fills her sails.
I often think how much I would have missed out on, if I hadn't taken that leap of faith and followed my heart. Life is meant to be lived and I intend to keep on doing just that.

Reviews

[Amber Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Sad the sisters have left Hensley Hall and are on the road, but another great book, this authors character description is superb. Her dialogue flows naturally- I am sure the sisters are real I feel I know them. This is down to great writing. There are thrills and twists in the book, new characters well worth a read. I have read all this authors books and have never been disappointed. Looking forward to reading more of her wonderful books.

[Jeannine Hardiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing story about the Ravynne Sisters

Just when you thought things could not get any stranger....of course it doe. Ha ha. Another amazing story with the twists and turns of a Merabeth James story. It won’t disappoint.

[Patricia Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

another amazing book

I love anything Merabeth James writes. I'm excited for the next chapter in the Ravynne sisters life. The ghostly work Ms. James creates is so real!

[Saundra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. To me it actually had more of a story line than the last book. I want ro see if more come out on the Ravynne Sisters.