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Southern Ghost Wranglers #4
Backwoods Banshee
It’s a special night in Haunted Hollow, Alabama. The second most haunted town in the country will witness the yearly appearance of the spirit called the Backwoods Banshee.
Blissful and her gang of ghost wranglers, Ruth and Alice, are ready for the sighting. But when a rival band of geriatric hunters bet the Southern Ghost Wranglers that they won’t see the banshee first, the deal is on. The cost of losing? Public humiliation.
Blissful is determined to win the wager. Yet when the bet leads to murder and Ruth becomes the primary suspect, Blissful is determined to prove Ruth innocent.
If only life were that simple. To find the real killer, Blissful must strike a deal with the batty banshee, turn to her long-lost biological mother for help, and face a future that may not involve Roan Storm, the man Blissful is crazy about.
As Blissful closes in on the killer, she finds herself in the sites of the murderer.
Can she solve the murder before Ruth is convicted of a crime she didn’t commit? Or will Blissful become the killer’s next victim?
Blissful and her gang of ghost wranglers, Ruth and Alice, are ready for the sighting. But when a rival band of geriatric hunters bet the Southern Ghost Wranglers that they won’t see the banshee first, the deal is on. The cost of losing? Public humiliation.
Blissful is determined to win the wager. Yet when the bet leads to murder and Ruth becomes the primary suspect, Blissful is determined to prove Ruth innocent.
If only life were that simple. To find the real killer, Blissful must strike a deal with the batty banshee, turn to her long-lost biological mother for help, and face a future that may not involve Roan Storm, the man Blissful is crazy about.
As Blissful closes in on the killer, she finds herself in the sites of the murderer.
Can she solve the murder before Ruth is convicted of a crime she didn’t commit? Or will Blissful become the killer’s next victim?
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2019
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About the author
Amy Boyles
156 books1,534 followersHey, I’m Amy,
I write books for folks who crave laugh-out-loud paranormal mysteries. I help bring humor into readers’ lives. I’ve got a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Masters in Life.
And when I’m not writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), I can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting my roots touched up (because that’s an every four week job) and figuring out when I can get back to Disney World.
If you’re dying to know more about my wacky life, here are three things you don’t know about me.
—In college I spent a semester at Marvel Comics working in the X-Men office.
—I worked at Carnegie Hall.
—I grew up in a barbecue restaurant—literally. My parents owned one.
If you want to reach out to me—and I love to hear from readers—you can email me at amyboylesauthor@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
I write books for folks who crave laugh-out-loud paranormal mysteries. I help bring humor into readers’ lives. I’ve got a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Masters in Life.
And when I’m not writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), I can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting my roots touched up (because that’s an every four week job) and figuring out when I can get back to Disney World.
If you’re dying to know more about my wacky life, here are three things you don’t know about me.
—In college I spent a semester at Marvel Comics working in the X-Men office.
—I worked at Carnegie Hall.
—I grew up in a barbecue restaurant—literally. My parents owned one.
If you want to reach out to me—and I love to hear from readers—you can email me at amyboylesauthor@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
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January 6, 2023
Out of all of the murder mystery’s I’ve read from Amy Boyles so far book four of Southern Ghost Wranglers reigns supreme! This book had it all, first and foremost the way this murder was laid out was perfect. Everyone in town is waiting for the Backwoods Banshee to arrive, a lady ghost who haunts the area. She only shows up once a year so you could only imagine the pageantry that goes on when she arrives! Haunted Hollow basically turned their forest into a full fledged tailgate party, except this tailgate ends in murder. There’s a rival ghost hunting firm in town ran by another set of old ladies. These women claim to have written a book all about hauntings and ghosts. Except, on the even of The Backwoods Banshee arriving one half of the ghost hunting team is killed. Cora is found dead in the forest and no one saw or heard anything. Blissful gets right to work to solve this murder! Alice and Ruth play a major roll in getting this investigation off the ground. Roan and Blissful are closer than ever. But, like I explained in my previous review of book three something happened at the end that was incredibly shocking. Blissful’s mother shows up! Yea the nun who apparently gave her up at birth is back and seems to want to have a relationship with Blissful. Is everything what it seems? Is this really her mother? And how did this woman find Blissful. This book is so entertaining because there are quiet a few things going on at once. If you haven’t experienced the haunted worlds of Amy Boyles you need to start now, I promise they will be some of the most joyful reads of your year.
October 22, 2020
A rival group of older ladies think they have the market on "Ghost Hunting" in Haunted Hollow, and they aren't playing nice. On the night of seeing the Backwoods Banshee, there is a bet made, the first to see it gets to claim superiority and the others get taken down a notch in the local paper. Who knew ghost hunting could be so cut-throat, but when you are dealing with older southern women, all bets are off! Unfortunately nothing goes as planned and someone ends up dead, and Ruth is being accused! So far it's just another day in the life of Blissful, that is until someone calling herself "Tart" shows up claiming to be her biological mother.
Now Blissful has to help Ruth, figure out who really killed Cora, continue her relationship with Roan and now navigate something with her mother, oh and then there is Anita, her old boss, who can't leave well enough alone and ends up getting the truth handed to her on a silver platter by Blissful!
I love the hijinks of the ladies in this series, it reminds me that life is short and you need to enjoy every moment of it, no matter what age you are. Author Amy Boyles is a wizard at creating characters that you can relate to in so many ways, and that you see bits of yourself or someone you know in and that makes them so much more real and relatable. You want to read about them, you root for them and you want to see them succeed.
Now Blissful has to help Ruth, figure out who really killed Cora, continue her relationship with Roan and now navigate something with her mother, oh and then there is Anita, her old boss, who can't leave well enough alone and ends up getting the truth handed to her on a silver platter by Blissful!
I love the hijinks of the ladies in this series, it reminds me that life is short and you need to enjoy every moment of it, no matter what age you are. Author Amy Boyles is a wizard at creating characters that you can relate to in so many ways, and that you see bits of yourself or someone you know in and that makes them so much more real and relatable. You want to read about them, you root for them and you want to see them succeed.
May 13, 2019
The rehabilitation of the banshee
Another terrific read with a plot full of murder, lies, plots and betrayals. A nicely paced read that flows well although one part of it was fairly obvious - the identity of the killer. Love the innocence of the seniors and the way the ghosts are portrayed. As having more fun than most people alive do.
She being taken of the annual Banshee sighting outing. However animosity between the seniors have them making a bet that the first to find the banshee can diss the other with a newspaper article. A scream alerts then to the fact that someone has won. A body, a newspaper article and Ruthie being quoted as the number one suspect. Can they do anything to get her out? Then there is the problem of her mother and later her father. Both insist the she and Roan have to be apart as their gifts will cause dangerous spirits in. With the aid of the banshee (or rather the ghost impersonating her) the three indulge in some B & E, stealing identity cards, firing a BB gun, a showdown with Anita and some soft pedaling to not only catch the killer but get a rival company closed down?
Another terrific read with a plot full of murder, lies, plots and betrayals. A nicely paced read that flows well although one part of it was fairly obvious - the identity of the killer. Love the innocence of the seniors and the way the ghosts are portrayed. As having more fun than most people alive do.
She being taken of the annual Banshee sighting outing. However animosity between the seniors have them making a bet that the first to find the banshee can diss the other with a newspaper article. A scream alerts then to the fact that someone has won. A body, a newspaper article and Ruthie being quoted as the number one suspect. Can they do anything to get her out? Then there is the problem of her mother and later her father. Both insist the she and Roan have to be apart as their gifts will cause dangerous spirits in. With the aid of the banshee (or rather the ghost impersonating her) the three indulge in some B & E, stealing identity cards, firing a BB gun, a showdown with Anita and some soft pedaling to not only catch the killer but get a rival company closed down?
May 31, 2019
Blissful and Roan face a difficult decision
Blissful and Rowan have took their relationship slowly, Roan knows it's true love and wants to be sure he has all Blissful s love and trust (and it's hard for her to trust after the childhood she had). Given up.to an orphanage at birth Blissful wasn't adopted till she was ten and her father only adopted her because he recognized her talent ( being a clairvoyant too) he did grow to care for her though so the rest of her childhood was happy but she has been left wit severe abandonment issues. Issues which she can now resolve as her birth parents have tracked her down and are wanting to establish a relationship with her. Blissful is willing to give them a chance and is actually grateful to have them in her life as she and Rowan could use some help and guidance in coping with their emerging gifts. But they receive some devastating news which means that they can no longer be a couple, and it that's not bad enough there's been a murder and the evidence is pointing towards Ruth. Blissful may be helpless to keep Roan in her life but she's not going to loose Ruth too.
Blissful and Rowan have took their relationship slowly, Roan knows it's true love and wants to be sure he has all Blissful s love and trust (and it's hard for her to trust after the childhood she had). Given up.to an orphanage at birth Blissful wasn't adopted till she was ten and her father only adopted her because he recognized her talent ( being a clairvoyant too) he did grow to care for her though so the rest of her childhood was happy but she has been left wit severe abandonment issues. Issues which she can now resolve as her birth parents have tracked her down and are wanting to establish a relationship with her. Blissful is willing to give them a chance and is actually grateful to have them in her life as she and Rowan could use some help and guidance in coping with their emerging gifts. But they receive some devastating news which means that they can no longer be a couple, and it that's not bad enough there's been a murder and the evidence is pointing towards Ruth. Blissful may be helpless to keep Roan in her life but she's not going to loose Ruth too.
May 22, 2022
There's a murder mystery buried somewhere in "Backwoods Banshee" but, to be perfectly honest, you could remove it without making much difference.
Blissfuls' mother turns up, followed by her father, and Anita Turner comes to town (guess someone's gonna have to tell her that Lucky Strike is no longer available for private parties!).
Typical of the series there is a lot going on, most of it humorous.
The graveyard ghosts are still demanding their rights, and a second group are planning to go medieval on the town's inhabitants - there's rarely a dull moment for Blissful.
Not to mention her ongoing romance with demonologist Roan - finally we get the L word,
And, of course, the Backwoods Banshee is not what she seems.
3 Stars.
Blissfuls' mother turns up, followed by her father, and Anita Turner comes to town (guess someone's gonna have to tell her that Lucky Strike is no longer available for private parties!).
Typical of the series there is a lot going on, most of it humorous.
The graveyard ghosts are still demanding their rights, and a second group are planning to go medieval on the town's inhabitants - there's rarely a dull moment for Blissful.
Not to mention her ongoing romance with demonologist Roan - finally we get the L word,
And, of course, the Backwoods Banshee is not what she seems.
3 Stars.
April 22, 2020
Finding Bliss in Haunted Hollow
It's beginning to look like naming her Blissful was pure irony in her parents' thinking. Kinda hard to find bliss when you're surrounded by betrayal and death. Oh, and as soon as you're willing to be vulnerable to love that's snatched out of reach also. The twists and comical romps are enjoyable, the pacing is perfect, and the murder mystery reveals a few surprises. The endearing, quirky cast of characters Blissful attracts are drawn to the charm and good heart she rather unsuccessfully hides under a tough shell. At least that's what partly draws this reader time and again to this series!
It's beginning to look like naming her Blissful was pure irony in her parents' thinking. Kinda hard to find bliss when you're surrounded by betrayal and death. Oh, and as soon as you're willing to be vulnerable to love that's snatched out of reach also. The twists and comical romps are enjoyable, the pacing is perfect, and the murder mystery reveals a few surprises. The endearing, quirky cast of characters Blissful attracts are drawn to the charm and good heart she rather unsuccessfully hides under a tough shell. At least that's what partly draws this reader time and again to this series!
June 9, 2019
I just love the trouble Blissful and her girls get into but the best part is Roan.....he sounds so yummy....wish he was real!! Keep up the awesome writing Amy!! I gave this a 5 star rating cause it has humor, paranormal, and suspense. I think young and old would enjoy all of Amy's books!!!
I just love the trouble Blissful and her girls get into but the best part is Roan.....he sounds so yummy....wish he was real!! Keep up the awesome writing Amy!! I gave this a 5 star rating cause it has humor, paranormal, and suspense. I think young and old would enjoy all of Amy's books!!!
I just love the trouble Blissful and her girls get into but the best part is Roan.....he sounds so yummy....wish he was real!! Keep up the awesome writing Amy!! I gave this a 5 star rating cause it has humor, paranormal, and suspense. I think young and old would enjoy all of Amy's books!!!
September 3, 2025
Another fun and quick ghostly mystery. We get to meet both of Blissful's parents, and learn more about the abilities of both Blissful and Roan...or do we? It was funny how the banshee inherited the role from the previous banshee who was sent into the light. I absolutely loved how Ruth and Alice dressed up in white sheets to blend in with the ghosts. Those ladies are so silly and make for great reading. There were some great reveals and buildups near the end of this book and I look forward to finishing the series with the next one.
May 18, 2019
Very entertaining and enjoyable!
I totally love this series! It's full of fun,
humour, and drama. All the characters
are great and every story line throughout
this series is riveting and intriguing. Alice
and Ruth are so amusing and full of fun.
I hope Blissful and Roam have a great
romance. I loved Francine, the ghost, and
hope she's in future books. All in all, this
is a wonderful series!!!!
I totally love this series! It's full of fun,
humour, and drama. All the characters
are great and every story line throughout
this series is riveting and intriguing. Alice
and Ruth are so amusing and full of fun.
I hope Blissful and Roam have a great
romance. I loved Francine, the ghost, and
hope she's in future books. All in all, this
is a wonderful series!!!!
May 13, 2019
Such a fun read
I really love all of Amy’s series, they are always fun, humorous and definitely entertaining. Blissful is unique and different and that’s what makes her so interesting. I love the town, the older citizens and they hilarious antics, the ghosts that Blissful interact with and then her budding romance with Roan. It all comes together for an excellent series.
I really love all of Amy’s series, they are always fun, humorous and definitely entertaining. Blissful is unique and different and that’s what makes her so interesting. I love the town, the older citizens and they hilarious antics, the ghosts that Blissful interact with and then her budding romance with Roan. It all comes together for an excellent series.
May 18, 2019
Great
This series is a lot of fun to read. Alice and Ruth are so entertaining (plus I would love some millionaires shortbread) to read about. Great characters. Blissful learns some truths and settles the issue about Lucky Strike. New ghosts introduced. Francine was interesting. Good mystery with some layers. Looking forward to the next book.
This series is a lot of fun to read. Alice and Ruth are so entertaining (plus I would love some millionaires shortbread) to read about. Great characters. Blissful learns some truths and settles the issue about Lucky Strike. New ghosts introduced. Francine was interesting. Good mystery with some layers. Looking forward to the next book.
June 11, 2019
Getting back to the cemetery
I love Amy's series! She is a must read!
This book had so much going on. I believe Blissful knows she doesn't want to go back to The Agency.
All of the main characters are loveable. I love how the older generation is ornery and full of spunk.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
I love Amy's series! She is a must read!
This book had so much going on. I believe Blissful knows she doesn't want to go back to The Agency.
All of the main characters are loveable. I love how the older generation is ornery and full of spunk.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
May 25, 2020
Great book series
I was reading the Sweet Tea Witch series, but hopped over to these books to read about Pepper and Axel's adventure. Though, I only wanted to see them meeting new characters...I got invested in these new characters as well. I love Blissful, Roan, Ruth, and Alice. It's fun to read about their antics.
I was reading the Sweet Tea Witch series, but hopped over to these books to read about Pepper and Axel's adventure. Though, I only wanted to see them meeting new characters...I got invested in these new characters as well. I love Blissful, Roan, Ruth, and Alice. It's fun to read about their antics.
November 27, 2021
Backwoods Banshee
I liked parts of the book. I liked meeting Francine aka the Banshee. She was a kick. I also liked meeting Blissful's until they weren't.
I liked that Blissful acknowledged that she had feelings for Roan.
Glad to see that Blissful told Anita the truth about Lucky Strike and also told her where to stick it.
I liked parts of the book. I liked meeting Francine aka the Banshee. She was a kick. I also liked meeting Blissful's until they weren't.
I liked that Blissful acknowledged that she had feelings for Roan.
Glad to see that Blissful told Anita the truth about Lucky Strike and also told her where to stick it.
May 12, 2022
The tricky parents
In this book by Amy Boyles, Blissful meets her biological parents who tell her that bad things will happen to those she is trying to protect. In the meantime Anita comes to town and Ruth is being accused of murder. Will Blissful figure everything out or will she have to give up Roan to protect the world.
In this book by Amy Boyles, Blissful meets her biological parents who tell her that bad things will happen to those she is trying to protect. In the meantime Anita comes to town and Ruth is being accused of murder. Will Blissful figure everything out or will she have to give up Roan to protect the world.
May 14, 2019
Favorite of this series
I think this is my favorite of this series so far. The action was fun along with mystery. This is a good series to read, esp if you like ghost stories. Enjoy reading.
I think this is my favorite of this series so far. The action was fun along with mystery. This is a good series to read, esp if you like ghost stories. Enjoy reading.
May 17, 2019
Amy Boyles does it again!
I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard. This book had me trying to solve a murder an laughing at Blissful,Anne and Ruth. And I can’t forget my heart breaking for Roan and Blissful.
I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard. This book had me trying to solve a murder an laughing at Blissful,Anne and Ruth. And I can’t forget my heart breaking for Roan and Blissful.
June 15, 2019
Roaring fun
Any Boyles spells up another episode of haunted frivolity. This series has characters that leap off the page and begin to weave their magic to lure the reader into joining the group. Murder, mystery, spirits, bonfires and banshees. Happy reading
Any Boyles spells up another episode of haunted frivolity. This series has characters that leap off the page and begin to weave their magic to lure the reader into joining the group. Murder, mystery, spirits, bonfires and banshees. Happy reading
February 28, 2020
Love it
I love the anticipation of what comes next with all the characters especially Roan and Blissful. I love the mystery and playfulness of these books. It's going to be hard waiting for the next book.
I love the anticipation of what comes next with all the characters especially Roan and Blissful. I love the mystery and playfulness of these books. It's going to be hard waiting for the next book.
July 12, 2021
💚these books and series 's
I am loving these Books the characters and story line is so good!And I'm e enjoying the serieses and characters are so good and the connections between book series 's and characters is so good!
I am loving these Books the characters and story line is so good!And I'm e enjoying the serieses and characters are so good and the connections between book series 's and characters is so good!
August 8, 2021
Fantastic
This story is filled with ghosts, adventure, old ladies, a hot man that runs a b&b and can cook like a pro, and a clairvoyant woman..this Author knows how to keep her readers entertained thats for sure
This story is filled with ghosts, adventure, old ladies, a hot man that runs a b&b and can cook like a pro, and a clairvoyant woman..this Author knows how to keep her readers entertained thats for sure
April 24, 2022
getting more interesting by the book.
These people are developing and interacting wonderfully. The next book will intersect with another series and I can’t wait for sparks to fly. I hope to see some other ‘walk on’ characters like the were and witch. Good reading!
These people are developing and interacting wonderfully. The next book will intersect with another series and I can’t wait for sparks to fly. I hope to see some other ‘walk on’ characters like the were and witch. Good reading!
August 4, 2022
Ghosts, spirits, and lies
Blissful has her hands full with friends, ghosts, and evil pretenders. Of course there is a murder with one of Bliśsful's friends being framed for the murder. People are not always what they seem to be.
Blissful has her hands full with friends, ghosts, and evil pretenders. Of course there is a murder with one of Bliśsful's friends being framed for the murder. People are not always what they seem to be.
September 15, 2022
I'm hooked !
I started reading this Series of books and now I'm hooked ! I just love the characters. I love that the books included older women who are filled with Vinegar and spice. I can not wait to read he next book in the Series!!!
I started reading this Series of books and now I'm hooked ! I just love the characters. I love that the books included older women who are filled with Vinegar and spice. I can not wait to read he next book in the Series!!!
March 21, 2025
A captivating narrative that weaves intricate characters into a compelling storyline. This series stands out as a remarkable literary journey, offering depth, nuance, and an immersive reading experience that leaves readers thoroughly engaged and emotionally invested.
October 8, 2025
another great read
I am obsessed with Amy Boyles. I can’t get enough of her books. They all stand alone. Even if they are part of a series. This one is no exception. You just have to read it to see.
I am obsessed with Amy Boyles. I can’t get enough of her books. They all stand alone. Even if they are part of a series. This one is no exception. You just have to read it to see.
May 14, 2019
Great Story
I cannot wait to read more about Blissful and the gang. Great story line and characters. Write another quickly please.
I cannot wait to read more about Blissful and the gang. Great story line and characters. Write another quickly please.
May 17, 2019
Loved it
Another great story,love the characters & the story lines. Can't wait for the next one to come out! Really enjoyable
Another great story,love the characters & the story lines. Can't wait for the next one to come out! Really enjoyable
May 18, 2019
Another great read
Boyes is one amazing author. I Loved all of her books. Can't wait to read more about this little town
Boyes is one amazing author. I Loved all of her books. Can't wait to read more about this little town
May 22, 2019
Oh this author!
I love this author and both of her series that I have read! She rocks! And so do her characters!
I love this author and both of her series that I have read! She rocks! And so do her characters!
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