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The Ghost Sensitive
Sometimes a gift feels like a curse.
Night terrors have stalked Nicole Haugen since she was a child. Transferring to a prestigious university in Savannah, Georgia, sounded like a fresh start, but the city is haunted by its past and its spirits are restless.
Molly Thompson is skeptical of her roommate Nicole’s wild ghost stories. When a paranormal investigation society draws the two young women into a dangerous world filled with tragedy, shadowy figures, and whispers in the dark, their friendship threatens to unravel, along with their sanity.
From crumbling estates to abandoned asylums, their research into the supernatural blurs the line between real and imagined. As Nicole’s power to communicate grows, the dead arrive with a warning—an unseen evil is watching them, waiting to claim its next victim.
If you enjoy books by Darcy Coates, Wendy Wang, or the character-driven horror of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, you will love The Ghost Sensitive.
- GenresHorror
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2019
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January 4, 2021
Lois Lee Gates writes an interesting ghost story, filled with some real hauntings and a crazy cast of characters. One of the greatest things an author can do is make their reader feel something, this could be because of the characters or the subject in the book. I felt so annoyed by a character, yet sad for her towards the end. I loved some of the other characters but the main character could have had more depth, more of her personality coming through her actions. She narrates how she feels and what happens well, but could include more of her inner most feelings, become more vulnerable.
I have read a lot of ghost stories, they are my favorite and as soon as I saw this was recommended for fans of Darcy Coates, I had to read it. The author represented amateur ghost hunters realistically with the bickering and the difference of opinions. She took this ghost story in a different perspective to your normal haunted house story. Through a mediums eyes. I would love this to be a series and watch our main character grow, it would be a wonderful journey.
I gave this 4 stars because of the unique storyline and lots of interesting yet sad investigations.
I have read a lot of ghost stories, they are my favorite and as soon as I saw this was recommended for fans of Darcy Coates, I had to read it. The author represented amateur ghost hunters realistically with the bickering and the difference of opinions. She took this ghost story in a different perspective to your normal haunted house story. Through a mediums eyes. I would love this to be a series and watch our main character grow, it would be a wonderful journey.
I gave this 4 stars because of the unique storyline and lots of interesting yet sad investigations.
October 30, 2019
Nicole has been marked by the Otherworld since her family moved into a haunted house in the Seattle area at age 6. Now as a second-year college student in Savannah, one of America's most haunted cities, she and new roommate Molly set out to investigate the paranormal, thus exposing Nicole to the depredations of the Other Side.
May 6, 2020
Spooky
This was definitely a different type of ghost story. Sometimes the story was difficult to follow and I was confused as to why Molly was part of the story. Nicole seems to believe in ghosts but also lets others sway her to not believing her own instincts.
This was definitely a different type of ghost story. Sometimes the story was difficult to follow and I was confused as to why Molly was part of the story. Nicole seems to believe in ghosts but also lets others sway her to not believing her own instincts.
October 25, 2020
An unconscious feeling of being part of this book.
This is a unique story of people and ghosts. As you read, there is an under lining feeling that something will happen to you and it gave my goosebumps. I felt as if I was there with the girls. Great reading.
This is a unique story of people and ghosts. As you read, there is an under lining feeling that something will happen to you and it gave my goosebumps. I felt as if I was there with the girls. Great reading.
March 11, 2020
What an amazing book! I loved this, it is a real page turner. Truly captivating and a great twist at the end! A must-read for anyone who loves thrillers!
November 1, 2020
Nice ghostly read
Enjoyed reading this on Halloween. I’ve always been interested in paranormal stuff, and greatly enjoyed this story. I’d read more by this author!
Enjoyed reading this on Halloween. I’ve always been interested in paranormal stuff, and greatly enjoyed this story. I’d read more by this author!
December 25, 2024
Fast paced, and well thought out. I really enjoyed this one.
September 28, 2019
Anyone remember those "ghost hunter" series on television in the 90s? This book is the "what if one of those ghost hunters could really see ghosts".
An enjoyable read, presenting the reader with the 19-year old protagonist, Nicole, who is not only battling with college, but also with the question if what she sees and hears is truly real. This latter brings her to join "Delta Ghost" - a small group of people trying to record supernatural entities (ghosts) to prove to themselves there is more between heaven and earth.
The story and writing is catchy and slowly building the suspense, keeping the reader hooked from the get-go. It really felt like a retro ghost story, including a Ouija board, a haunted mansion and, of course, an asylum. The encounters Nicole faces grow in intensity as the story progresses. The reader will wonder what kind of ghost she will encounter next and if she will live to tell the tale.
There were a few things that disappointed me, though:
1) The setting was solid, but there were little hints and logical elements that just didn't fit. The setting is the 90s. The main clue to this is the huge amount of (pop)culture references mentioned. Movies and music are your biggest indicator. But apparently Tech and virtual reality studies were big already. It felt a little as if the author originally had a different time in mind for the story, then changed tactics. (Admittedly, they pulled of the 90s vibe really well - a true blast from the past)
2) The mixed cast felt a little forced - even for 90s college standards. A mostly female cast, there is active mentioning of the LGBT community - with a lesbian who is probably bi, mentioning of gay couples, transgenders and sex change operations (and a possibly a-sexual character), among other little details. While the inclusion of the details gave the work color, they weren't really used and didn't really add to the plot. I felt like they were added to appeal to modern mixed-community audiences (or send a laden message), more than that they were meant to represent the college group diversity of the 90s. On the other hand, because they didn't add much to the plot, they are also not intrusive.
If we're talking audiences, anyone age 16 to 60 (and older) may enjoy this work. However, due to the specific time frame and characters, I feel women who were in their teens and twenties during the 90s would get most enjoyment from this retro ghost story
In all, a fun read that sent me back to the nights of watching those ghost hunter programs on television.
An enjoyable read, presenting the reader with the 19-year old protagonist, Nicole, who is not only battling with college, but also with the question if what she sees and hears is truly real. This latter brings her to join "Delta Ghost" - a small group of people trying to record supernatural entities (ghosts) to prove to themselves there is more between heaven and earth.
The story and writing is catchy and slowly building the suspense, keeping the reader hooked from the get-go. It really felt like a retro ghost story, including a Ouija board, a haunted mansion and, of course, an asylum. The encounters Nicole faces grow in intensity as the story progresses. The reader will wonder what kind of ghost she will encounter next and if she will live to tell the tale.
There were a few things that disappointed me, though:
1) The setting was solid, but there were little hints and logical elements that just didn't fit. The setting is the 90s. The main clue to this is the huge amount of (pop)culture references mentioned. Movies and music are your biggest indicator. But apparently Tech and virtual reality studies were big already. It felt a little as if the author originally had a different time in mind for the story, then changed tactics. (Admittedly, they pulled of the 90s vibe really well - a true blast from the past)
2) The mixed cast felt a little forced - even for 90s college standards. A mostly female cast, there is active mentioning of the LGBT community - with a lesbian who is probably bi, mentioning of gay couples, transgenders and sex change operations (and a possibly a-sexual character), among other little details. While the inclusion of the details gave the work color, they weren't really used and didn't really add to the plot. I felt like they were added to appeal to modern mixed-community audiences (or send a laden message), more than that they were meant to represent the college group diversity of the 90s. On the other hand, because they didn't add much to the plot, they are also not intrusive.
If we're talking audiences, anyone age 16 to 60 (and older) may enjoy this work. However, due to the specific time frame and characters, I feel women who were in their teens and twenties during the 90s would get most enjoyment from this retro ghost story
In all, a fun read that sent me back to the nights of watching those ghost hunter programs on television.
October 31, 2019
Creepy, Chilling, Shocking
This book is the best I've read in the ghosts and haunting subgenre recently. The characters are easily relatable. The author has deftly crafted the story with the restraint that turns less into more.
Like many horror fans, I was afraid of the dark as a child (and still am sometimes). Horror stories became a way to take some control over my fears. They certainly didn't cure my nyctophobia, but at least I was only a passive consumer and not a participant!
I discovered Shirley Jackson through The Haunting, the original B&W movie version of The Haunting of Hill House, starring Julie Harris as Eleanor. I've rarely reached the heights of dread and horror evoked by Jackson's book, perfectly voiced by Harris in Eleanor's narrative passages in the film.
All my life, I've been looking for that rare elevation of fictional terror. The Ghost Sensitive is one of those darkly gleaming gems. There were beautiful moments of spine-chilling creepiness when I could almost hear Nicole speaking in the voice of Eleanor.
I loved this book.
This book is the best I've read in the ghosts and haunting subgenre recently. The characters are easily relatable. The author has deftly crafted the story with the restraint that turns less into more.
Like many horror fans, I was afraid of the dark as a child (and still am sometimes). Horror stories became a way to take some control over my fears. They certainly didn't cure my nyctophobia, but at least I was only a passive consumer and not a participant!
I discovered Shirley Jackson through The Haunting, the original B&W movie version of The Haunting of Hill House, starring Julie Harris as Eleanor. I've rarely reached the heights of dread and horror evoked by Jackson's book, perfectly voiced by Harris in Eleanor's narrative passages in the film.
All my life, I've been looking for that rare elevation of fictional terror. The Ghost Sensitive is one of those darkly gleaming gems. There were beautiful moments of spine-chilling creepiness when I could almost hear Nicole speaking in the voice of Eleanor.
I loved this book.
November 25, 2019
I liked this book but was left feeling like "what was the point?" I love a good ghost story and this one fit that for sure. Nichole is a sensitive who isn't quite sure that the ghosts she sees and hears are real. She can't distinguish if she just has an active imagination or if she really is experiencing these things. When she goes off to college, she joins a ghost investigation group and learns more about her unusual talent.
I felt like this was an interesting story line but I was hoping to get more of the main characters reactions. At times it felt more like it was being told by an onlooker rather than the character herself. How did she feel about this new information? How was she coping with it? You don't really get much on that so its slightly difficult to connect to her. That being said, I liked the book and would recommend it to others who enjoy a spooky read without a lot of gore.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I felt like this was an interesting story line but I was hoping to get more of the main characters reactions. At times it felt more like it was being told by an onlooker rather than the character herself. How did she feel about this new information? How was she coping with it? You don't really get much on that so its slightly difficult to connect to her. That being said, I liked the book and would recommend it to others who enjoy a spooky read without a lot of gore.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
September 29, 2019
The book kept me on edge, although after the 50% mark I was waiting for the plot to get to the next stage, finding a goal. It's so obvious that Nicole is very attuned to ghosts but she is still doubting herself. Also it's a lot of time that passes between the ghost incidents where she apparently gets on with life without thinking about her ability. E.g. Why did she not speak to her mother about her grandfather straight after the Ouija board?
Anyway, the ending is strange but hopefully Nicole has learned what to do with her gift.
Anyway, the ending is strange but hopefully Nicole has learned what to do with her gift.
October 12, 2019
I recieved a free copy of this book for my honest review. I was really enjoying it until half way through where I personally thought it went off track a little. A little further on, I'm happy to say it get back on track again.
Really enjoyed the characters and took a lot for me to put it down and you really want to know what happens next.
Felt a little let down by the anti-climactic end as I was really hoping for more. Keep up the great work and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Really enjoyed the characters and took a lot for me to put it down and you really want to know what happens next.
Felt a little let down by the anti-climactic end as I was really hoping for more. Keep up the great work and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
September 2, 2019
A haunting, retro-cool thriller!
The author strikes a perfect balance of suspense and the supernatural... a true gem in a genre that often skews too Goosebumps or too hardcore horror.
And while the setting (Savannah in the late 1990s) may initially feel quaint and nostalgic, exploring dark, creepy passageways without a lifeline to the outside world adds a very real sense of helplessness.
I can't recommend this page-turner enough!
The author strikes a perfect balance of suspense and the supernatural... a true gem in a genre that often skews too Goosebumps or too hardcore horror.
And while the setting (Savannah in the late 1990s) may initially feel quaint and nostalgic, exploring dark, creepy passageways without a lifeline to the outside world adds a very real sense of helplessness.
I can't recommend this page-turner enough!
September 20, 2019
What an amazing supernatural story! The author does a fantastic job building the suspense and had me glued to the pages right to the end. The characters are strong and well developed and the scenes are detailed vividly,bringing the story to life and giving the creepy feels throughout. It's well written,moves at a steady pace and I loved reading. I would highly recommend this book. Well done!!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2019
Thank you to Hidden Gems for providing me with a free ARC of The Ghost Sensitive in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this book until the very end where I felt a little let down. The story slowly builds and then the suspense builds. Set in the 90's, I was able to relate to all the characters in that time period. If you want a fairly quick read about a college girl just learning how to use her channeling abilities, this would be a good pick.
I really enjoyed this book until the very end where I felt a little let down. The story slowly builds and then the suspense builds. Set in the 90's, I was able to relate to all the characters in that time period. If you want a fairly quick read about a college girl just learning how to use her channeling abilities, this would be a good pick.
October 8, 2019
As a psychic, this book brought me back to memories of how I woke up to my abilities, through the eyes of the main character. I loved this book, for it's slow build, increasing tension and the ending that was too good to miss. I highly recommend this book, but read it on a slow rainy night, with the wind blowing outside, or was that nails scratching along a windowsill??!!
I received a copy of this book as an advanced readers copy and am willingly leaving a review
I received a copy of this book as an advanced readers copy and am willingly leaving a review
October 27, 2019
This was a really fun read. Nicole is a college student and strange things involving ghosts take place. There is a mystery that gets solved by the end of the story. No cliffhanger. I thought I had figured the mystery out but I was close but not quite able to solve it. Thus could make a pretty good series of stories if the author wanted to do so.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2019
I loved it.A mystery story about a young college girl, Nicole, who tries to understand her ability to see ghosts. As a child, she thought she was imagining things. As the story progresses, she joins a club to test her abilities. Gates does an excellent job with helping us see the side of a psychic. If you enjoy ghost stories, you will love The Ghost Sensitive. I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest review.
September 24, 2019
The Ghost Sensitive is a well-written story. From the very first page of we are pulled into a paranormal tale of ghosts and hauntings. The characters grow and evolve with the storyline, and the twists and turns throughout the novel keep you reading. I do hope more will follow from Ms Gates.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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September 20, 2019The Ghost Sensitive
The way this story was started with a child and what she saw. Growing with her and what she learns from family.
Her personal experiences just held me from beg until the end. Thank you!
The way this story was started with a child and what she saw. Growing with her and what she learns from family.
Her personal experiences just held me from beg until the end. Thank you!
September 22, 2019
Great read. Kept me hooked from the beginning. I found the story well written and hard to put down. I recommend reading. (I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.)
October 7, 2019
I really liked this book. It had some good, scary moments with both the ghost hunting and college dorm life. The characters were well written.
I hope there Is another book that carries on the story of Nicole and Luv.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I hope there Is another book that carries on the story of Nicole and Luv.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2022
Received ARC copy. Hair raising and spine tingling. Likeable characters. Nail biting ending.
October 25, 2019
Intriguing
I was able to enjoy the story step away and pick up where I left off !! The characters stick with you after reading the book , wanting you to sit back down and read!!
I was able to enjoy the story step away and pick up where I left off !! The characters stick with you after reading the book , wanting you to sit back down and read!!
October 11, 2020
Fantastic story!
I really liked Nicole, and I hope the author will continue the story. I think there's much more to be told.
I really liked Nicole, and I hope the author will continue the story. I think there's much more to be told.
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