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The Middle-Aged Ghost Whisperer #1
Christmas Spirit
Live. Laugh. Lava.
Prudence Wallflower is a human volcano, and like Pompeii, she is about to blow.
But hot flashes are only one of Prudence's problems. She is a clairvoyant ... who has never seen a ghost. Despite Prudence connecting people with their deceased loved ones through the impressions she receives from the dead, her professional reputation is on the edge of eruption.
But when the ghost of a gorgeous detective appears and demands Prudence solve a murder, it's her romantic life, not her reputation, which is about to explode.
Prudence Wallflower is a human volcano, and like Pompeii, she is about to blow.
But hot flashes are only one of Prudence's problems. She is a clairvoyant ... who has never seen a ghost. Despite Prudence connecting people with their deceased loved ones through the impressions she receives from the dead, her professional reputation is on the edge of eruption.
But when the ghost of a gorgeous detective appears and demands Prudence solve a murder, it's her romantic life, not her reputation, which is about to explode.
286 pages, Paperback
First published December 26, 2015
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Morgana Best
200 books430 followersUSA Today best-selling author Morgana Best survived a childhood of deadly spiders and venomous snakes in the Australian outback. Morgana Best writes cozy mysteries and enjoys thinking of delightful new ways to murder her victims.
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November 5, 2019
Well this was a nice start to the series. As far as the mystery goes I had no idea that the killer was who it was. As far as the romance is going it's a slow burn but I've read so many insta love books lately it's a nice change. I really don't like her family or friends. Then there is that twist right at the end. With that I really want to read the next one.
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December 24, 2020
I don't read a lot of cozy mysteries with characters over 30 or so, and I haven't enjoyed the ones I have read, so I didn't have high expectations for this one. Most of the ghost cozies I've read have also been mediocre at best.
Thankfully, however, this beat my expectations for both sub-subgenres. This story focuses on Prudence, a clairvoyant who tours Australia and New Zealand getting impressions from ghosts of people's loved ones. She's in her fifties and has never actually seen a ghost, until Levi appears to her. Levi was a police detective murdered while investigating another murder, and he tasks Prudence with using her skills to solve it.
The premise was already interesting enough. Add in Prudence's strong, no-nonsense character and her ridiculous friends and family, and it makes for a funny, memorable story.
The one thing I didn't like was the focus on romance with a ghost. It wasn't cocky, but it was a human/ghost romance, or the beginning of one, that bordered on uncomfortable. This is the first novel I've read with this kind of relationship, and it might just be something I have to get used to.
Despite the relationship weirdness, I had a lot of fun with this one. I'm debating buying the sequel, because I'm really interested in the story behind the town's other happenings.
Thankfully, however, this beat my expectations for both sub-subgenres. This story focuses on Prudence, a clairvoyant who tours Australia and New Zealand getting impressions from ghosts of people's loved ones. She's in her fifties and has never actually seen a ghost, until Levi appears to her. Levi was a police detective murdered while investigating another murder, and he tasks Prudence with using her skills to solve it.
The premise was already interesting enough. Add in Prudence's strong, no-nonsense character and her ridiculous friends and family, and it makes for a funny, memorable story.
The one thing I didn't like was the focus on romance with a ghost. It wasn't cocky, but it was a human/ghost romance, or the beginning of one, that bordered on uncomfortable. This is the first novel I've read with this kind of relationship, and it might just be something I have to get used to.
Despite the relationship weirdness, I had a lot of fun with this one. I'm debating buying the sequel, because I'm really interested in the story behind the town's other happenings.
August 3, 2021
This one was a pretty quick read, didn't take me more than an hour to read (mostly because I skipped through a lot of the scenes with Prudence's annoying and obnoxious family and friends (other than Uncle Tim, who I really liked) that Prudence felt obligated to have over for Christmas. Prudence, who is a pretty straighforward no-nonsense person, puts up with her shockingly rude friends and family without kicking their rotten butts out of her house, especially Constance; I don't know how Prudence can call Constance a friend, and I'd have happily punched her in the face every time she opened her mouth. Prudence, take a hint from your parents and go on a cruise next year.
I really liked Prudence, a psychic medium who had never seen a ghost until dead detective Levi showed up, imploring her to help with the case that got him murdered, a case involving an up and coming actor who died and the question of if it was a murder or a suicide. And I really enjoyed the plot and if the friends/family crap hadn't been there and maybe a side plot added, it would've been a 5 star read; but with all the crap detracting from it, I can't manage more than 3 stars, mostly because I liked the main plot so much. I'll give book 2 a try, but if these mouthy people are in the next one, I'm going to give it a pass.
I really liked Prudence, a psychic medium who had never seen a ghost until dead detective Levi showed up, imploring her to help with the case that got him murdered, a case involving an up and coming actor who died and the question of if it was a murder or a suicide. And I really enjoyed the plot and if the friends/family crap hadn't been there and maybe a side plot added, it would've been a 5 star read; but with all the crap detracting from it, I can't manage more than 3 stars, mostly because I liked the main plot so much. I'll give book 2 a try, but if these mouthy people are in the next one, I'm going to give it a pass.
December 19, 2021
Christmas Spirit (The Middle-Aged Ghost Whisperer #1) by Morgana Best - 2.5 stars
This was ok, I liked the main character, but her friends were just horrible!! They were just always telling her how old she was, and she needed a man, and pushing rapey guys onto her - yuck! If she had ditched her friends and given them a big F.U I would have 5 starred the book.
This was ok, I liked the main character, but her friends were just horrible!! They were just always telling her how old she was, and she needed a man, and pushing rapey guys onto her - yuck! If she had ditched her friends and given them a big F.U I would have 5 starred the book.
December 20, 2022
"Christmas Spirit" is a rather mixed read, a murder mystery set around the Christmas season, a ghost story, but mostly about getting older, family and friends.
And, if it doesn't have a trick ending I will be very surprised.*
Prudence Wallflower is a clairvoyant medium, she gets thoughts and the occasional phrase from the dead, but she can't seem them ... until now.
The ghostly Detective Alum Mullein suddenly appears during one of her shows and deveals that he was murdered by his partner as he closed in on the reason for the killing of actor Brady Wayland.
Divorcee Prudence isn't particularly interested in finding a new partner but she can't deny that she wouldn't kick the amiable Alum out of bed for eating crackers - "Alum would never hold a wine glass again. He’d never be able to try out a dish I liked. At best, I would be the strange woman in the corner who talked to herself and laughed at jokes that no one else could hear. We could never hold each other, or even touch hands."
As is common in paranormal books Alum is remarkably unhelpful when it comes to details - he can't even remember his partner's name.
Prudence doesn't so much solve the murder mystery as experience it solve itself around her.
It's a pleasant, undemanding read, completely lacking in tension.
One oddity is her mostly obnoxious female friends, I can only assume that they are included so that Prudence can knock them back a peg or two later in the series.
3 Stars.
And, if it doesn't have a trick ending I will be very surprised.*
Prudence Wallflower is a clairvoyant medium, she gets thoughts and the occasional phrase from the dead, but she can't seem them ... until now.
The ghostly Detective Alum Mullein suddenly appears during one of her shows and deveals that he was murdered by his partner as he closed in on the reason for the killing of actor Brady Wayland.
Divorcee Prudence isn't particularly interested in finding a new partner but she can't deny that she wouldn't kick the amiable Alum out of bed for eating crackers - "Alum would never hold a wine glass again. He’d never be able to try out a dish I liked. At best, I would be the strange woman in the corner who talked to herself and laughed at jokes that no one else could hear. We could never hold each other, or even touch hands."
As is common in paranormal books Alum is remarkably unhelpful when it comes to details - he can't even remember his partner's name.
Prudence doesn't so much solve the murder mystery as experience it solve itself around her.
It's a pleasant, undemanding read, completely lacking in tension.
One oddity is her mostly obnoxious female friends, I can only assume that they are included so that Prudence can knock them back a peg or two later in the series.
3 Stars.
December 17, 2021
Prudence Wallflower is a clairvoyant medium. Not a psychic medium.
Is there a difference? According to Prudence, Yes.
Prudence is divorced, with her son overseas, and her daughter not speaking to her.
Other than that, she does have is a highly dysfunctional set of family and friends.
Prudence travels for a living using her unique gifts to help others find peace after losing their loved ones.
She cannot see ghosts. At least she couldn't until she did.
This ghost wants her help, not to find his own murderer, but the murderer of his last case.
This is the first book in the Prime Time Crime series, and one that I was surprisingly unaware of as I've read almost everything this author has put out.
There are nicely defined characters, a good bit of humor, and a solid storyline.
Is there a difference? According to Prudence, Yes.
Prudence is divorced, with her son overseas, and her daughter not speaking to her.
Other than that, she does have is a highly dysfunctional set of family and friends.
Prudence travels for a living using her unique gifts to help others find peace after losing their loved ones.
She cannot see ghosts. At least she couldn't until she did.
This ghost wants her help, not to find his own murderer, but the murderer of his last case.
This is the first book in the Prime Time Crime series, and one that I was surprisingly unaware of as I've read almost everything this author has put out.
There are nicely defined characters, a good bit of humor, and a solid storyline.
December 14, 2020
This book has so much potential. I love the premise, and Prudence has potential. But overall, this book is boring. Hardly anything happens until the very end. Her wacky family isn't introduced properly (it confused me as to who everyone was) and then weren't important to the plot at all. There's a nice twist at the end that seems like it would make a great second book, but seeing how boring this one was, I don't think I'm going to read it.
January 23, 2022
What a wonderful book!
Oh my ghost, I loved it right from the start! Super fun! Was it perfect then? No, but it was very entertaining. Prudence’s friends though, they were irritating! Wonder why she’s even friends with them. And it has to be said, the three un-nice friends dragged the story down a bit. But I liked Prudence and I also liked Alum the ghost. And I loved the story and the twists and turns, so all in all I do think 5 stars is fair, because I felt really excited while reading. That’s my benchmark for the full score. That, and, do I want to read more? And the answer is a simple ‘YES’.
Favourite quote: “My first serious conversation in ages with an attractive man. He’s so nice, too.
And as dead as a doornail.”
Oh my ghost, I loved it right from the start! Super fun! Was it perfect then? No, but it was very entertaining. Prudence’s friends though, they were irritating! Wonder why she’s even friends with them. And it has to be said, the three un-nice friends dragged the story down a bit. But I liked Prudence and I also liked Alum the ghost. And I loved the story and the twists and turns, so all in all I do think 5 stars is fair, because I felt really excited while reading. That’s my benchmark for the full score. That, and, do I want to read more? And the answer is a simple ‘YES’.
Favourite quote: “My first serious conversation in ages with an attractive man. He’s so nice, too.
And as dead as a doornail.”
January 23, 2017
Christmas Spirit: The Middle-Aged Ghost Whisperer 1
The Protagonist: Prudence Wallflower is a divorced medium. All good amateur sleuths need a sidekick. Prudence has the ghost of detective Alum Mullein. It is an interesting relationship.
The Plot:Detective Alum Mullein's ghost is the first spirit Prudence has ever seen and heard. He asks her to help to solve the murder of an actor, who secured the lead in a mafia movie. He was last seen mixing with the mafia to prepare for his part. When Mullein got close to solving case his partner shot him.
It was refreshing to read about a middle-aged reluctant sleuth who has fallen for her ghost. It is a different take on a theme from Dakota Cassidy's Witchless In Seatle series. The cast of characters was, for the most part, believable. There is also a different take on estranged parent and children scenario. It is usually the father. In this book, Prudence's daughter, Sabrina, is estranged from her because of what the ex-husband has said.
The book is congenial and an easy read. It has taken serious themes and managed to convey them sensitively and lightheartedly. It's an easy read. Yet; somehow it did not flow. That maybe because of Constance, the friend. She is overbearing or because the book is set in Australia or it was trying too hard.
It is a pleasant enough way to while away an hour or two and the ending is a bit of cliff hanger, Give it a shot.
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Would I read the next oneor reread ?: Probably
My rating system (* = star)
0* Could not finish this book (waste of time)
1* Finished the book but didn't like it.
2* Finished the book it was okay.
3* A good read worth your time.
4* An excellent read often with a novel concept or unusual plot.
5* A magnificent read. A prominent example of the genre.
The Protagonist: Prudence Wallflower is a divorced medium. All good amateur sleuths need a sidekick. Prudence has the ghost of detective Alum Mullein. It is an interesting relationship.
The Plot:Detective Alum Mullein's ghost is the first spirit Prudence has ever seen and heard. He asks her to help to solve the murder of an actor, who secured the lead in a mafia movie. He was last seen mixing with the mafia to prepare for his part. When Mullein got close to solving case his partner shot him.
It was refreshing to read about a middle-aged reluctant sleuth who has fallen for her ghost. It is a different take on a theme from Dakota Cassidy's Witchless In Seatle series. The cast of characters was, for the most part, believable. There is also a different take on estranged parent and children scenario. It is usually the father. In this book, Prudence's daughter, Sabrina, is estranged from her because of what the ex-husband has said.
The book is congenial and an easy read. It has taken serious themes and managed to convey them sensitively and lightheartedly. It's an easy read. Yet; somehow it did not flow. That maybe because of Constance, the friend. She is overbearing or because the book is set in Australia or it was trying too hard.
It is a pleasant enough way to while away an hour or two and the ending is a bit of cliff hanger, Give it a shot.
Connect with me on Twitter
Follow my blog on Bloglovin’
Book Rating
Sexual Content: U
Language: U
Violent: U
Would I read the next one
My rating system (* = star)
0* Could not finish this book (waste of time)
1* Finished the book but didn't like it.
2* Finished the book it was okay.
3* A good read worth your time.
4* An excellent read often with a novel concept or unusual plot.
5* A magnificent read. A prominent example of the genre.
December 21, 2020
It is the first book in the author's "Middle-Aged Ghost Whisperer" series, starring Prudence Wallflower, divorced clairvoyant.
Despite the fact that she makes her living "reading" the dead, Prudence has never seen a ghost. That all changes when she's on her way home from a recent tour, and the ghost of Detective Alum Mullein appears to her. He claims he was murdered by his partner, and that he'd been working to prove that the death of young actor Brady Wayland was murder, not suicide. Alum believes his partner was in cahoots with the drug cabal that Brady had become embedded in as he studied for a role. When Alum began asking too many questions, his partner shot him.
Prudence isn't cut out to investigate murders, but she's all Alum has now. Soon she finds herself involved, even though it's the holidays, and she has a house full of unwanted guests. Prudence is determined to see it through, even though it may mean that Alum crosses over.
The story was...interesting. I liked Prudence and her occupation. I would have thrown the house guests out within an hour of them arriving, and Prudence's three friends were the most annoying pack of harpies ever. My lord, the woman would have been better off living as a hermit than to put up with the family and friends she had. Plot could have flowed more smoothly, but at least it progressed in a sensible fashion.
I really wish I could award 3 1/2 stars. Hm. I'm giving it three, since it was pretty much an average read.
Despite the fact that she makes her living "reading" the dead, Prudence has never seen a ghost. That all changes when she's on her way home from a recent tour, and the ghost of Detective Alum Mullein appears to her. He claims he was murdered by his partner, and that he'd been working to prove that the death of young actor Brady Wayland was murder, not suicide. Alum believes his partner was in cahoots with the drug cabal that Brady had become embedded in as he studied for a role. When Alum began asking too many questions, his partner shot him.
Prudence isn't cut out to investigate murders, but she's all Alum has now. Soon she finds herself involved, even though it's the holidays, and she has a house full of unwanted guests. Prudence is determined to see it through, even though it may mean that Alum crosses over.
The story was...interesting. I liked Prudence and her occupation. I would have thrown the house guests out within an hour of them arriving, and Prudence's three friends were the most annoying pack of harpies ever. My lord, the woman would have been better off living as a hermit than to put up with the family and friends she had. Plot could have flowed more smoothly, but at least it progressed in a sensible fashion.
I really wish I could award 3 1/2 stars. Hm. I'm giving it three, since it was pretty much an average read.
December 26, 2019
Quick light read. Interesting story, but her friends are toxic and humiliating to the point where it's hard to read and hard to understand why she's let them treat her so badly for so long. Most of the 'side stories' made me massively uncomfortable, which is a shame because I liked the flow and feel of the writing, but I'm not sure I can stomach more of the friends stuff.
November 16, 2016
Enjoyable, cozy mystery
Typical of Morgana Best, this story is well written with an interesting plot and characters. What especially appeals to me is that the major characters are in my age group, and even though some of them come across as not so likeable, the main character, Prudence, is a strong, positive person who truly enjoys being able to help people through her unique talent. There is a hint of romance, some tense moments for our heroine, and a cliffhanger ending. All good elements of a cozy mystery. I highly recommend it. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was her annoying relatives and bossy bratty friends.
Typical of Morgana Best, this story is well written with an interesting plot and characters. What especially appeals to me is that the major characters are in my age group, and even though some of them come across as not so likeable, the main character, Prudence, is a strong, positive person who truly enjoys being able to help people through her unique talent. There is a hint of romance, some tense moments for our heroine, and a cliffhanger ending. All good elements of a cozy mystery. I highly recommend it. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was her annoying relatives and bossy bratty friends.
December 20, 2018
This book is not particularly well written, nor is it completely captivating, as there is quite a bit of nonsense about friends who should not be friends, and family who should not be welcome to visit and destroy the protagonist's home. However, the main story is quite interesting, about a clairvoyant medium who suddenly is able to see a ghost … and thus is able to solve his murder. I was quite enjoying the story, when the absolutely blow-me-away surprise ending … well, left me hanging, to say the least.
December 28, 2021
Defining a clairvoyant medium
Prudence is falling in love with a ghost. This is one of the many unfinished stories that are in this book, the only story that is finished also leaves unanswered questions. It was not difficult to guess who was guilty of the murder even though that solution did nothing to help solve the other mysteries.
A few of the characters were not likeable, Constance being one of those, Rainbow bordering on being certifiable.
The book would have been more satisfying if even one of the many mysteries was meaningfully solved.
Prudence is falling in love with a ghost. This is one of the many unfinished stories that are in this book, the only story that is finished also leaves unanswered questions. It was not difficult to guess who was guilty of the murder even though that solution did nothing to help solve the other mysteries.
A few of the characters were not likeable, Constance being one of those, Rainbow bordering on being certifiable.
The book would have been more satisfying if even one of the many mysteries was meaningfully solved.
January 3, 2016
I loved this new series! I can totally associate myself with Prudence. At least age wise and have a houseful of friends and relatives pile in on you over the holidays. But thank goodness I never had to solve a murder. Add in the haunting of a ghost, Alum, her hands are full. There are many little one liners scattered through the book that lend a chuckle here and there. A very enjoyable book with a surprise ending, not just as to whodunit, but does the hunky spirit of Alum hang around?
July 14, 2016
Good but...
The bones of this series is really good. I like the main character and the story line is really good. The supporting characters are another story. I can't imagine there's a person on earth who would put up with them for more than a week. There's no explanation to why she puts up with it, it just seems like she's a walking doormat. If this continues, it's quite likely I will not read this series any further.
The bones of this series is really good. I like the main character and the story line is really good. The supporting characters are another story. I can't imagine there's a person on earth who would put up with them for more than a week. There's no explanation to why she puts up with it, it just seems like she's a walking doormat. If this continues, it's quite likely I will not read this series any further.
November 29, 2017
2.5
MC let everyone walk over her Way to much for my taste.
Who the murderer was, was no surprise. Big surprise twist at the ending was zero surprise as well.
Not a bad book but probably will not go further with the series. I get tired of middle aged female characters that can't stand up for themselves.
MC let everyone walk over her Way to much for my taste.
Who the murderer was, was no surprise. Big surprise twist at the ending was zero surprise as well.
Not a bad book but probably will not go further with the series. I get tired of middle aged female characters that can't stand up for themselves.
January 27, 2016
Was an interesting read. No great plot twists but will be reading further in the series, as I think Prudence has the ability to grow a pair and let her friends and family know it. I will wait for this field mouse to turn into a tiger.
December 20, 2017
Entertaining mystery
Another enjoyable, entertaining story by Morgana Best. My one criticism is there was to much blather between Prudence Wallflower and her silly friends. That aside, this was a nice little mystery.
Another enjoyable, entertaining story by Morgana Best. My one criticism is there was to much blather between Prudence Wallflower and her silly friends. That aside, this was a nice little mystery.
December 14, 2016
I really enjoyed this quick read. I enjoyed the characters and most of the storyline. I am looking forward to reading more of the works by this author.
February 11, 2018
The actual paranormal story was fine, but the "gee-whiz", overwhelmed main character was overplayed. Since she is a professional medium, how could she have been so surprised by the ghost?
January 28, 2019
Very annoying characters
It wasn't a bad read, I just was offended by the constant references to age, and the excessive drinking by most of the older women.
It wasn't a bad read, I just was offended by the constant references to age, and the excessive drinking by most of the older women.
December 15, 2020
𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕, Prime Time Crime Book #1, or Middle-Aged Ghost Whisperer Book #1 (depending on which cover you get, evidently), by Morgana Best
This is a very enjoyable story about a divorcee who makes her living being a clairvoyant medium. At her last appearance of the season, she sees the spirit and hears him speak to her, rather than just getting impressions from the spirits who contact her. She can't figure out the difference, but he needs her help in solving his murder, and in closing the case he was working on at the time. She has a house full of relatives (only one of which I would have ever allowed into my home for more than 15 minutes), 4 female friends (and I'm not sure I'd ever allow any of them into my home), but she tries her best to sort out the details of the last case of the spirit, Alum. Lots of twists and turns, and both of the mysteries in the book (though not why she allowed such toxic people in her life) were good.
I would have given the book 5 stars but for 2 minor and 1 major problem (INHO anyway). First, of course, are all the toxic people she allows to populate her life. Second, the book doesn't have a cliffhanger ending, which I am very glad about, but it just ends. Third, I figured out the mystery of what made Alum's spirit different from others Prudence had encountered by the time he makes his second appearance in the book. Too easy.
Otherwise, all was good. The plotting and pacing were good, the editing and proofing were excellent, the characters were reasonable well fleshed out in this first-in-a-series novel, the writing style was enjoyable, there was plenty going on, lots of loose ends (and a couple of them remain at the end of the story), lots of clues, and, of course, all those things make for an enjoyable read.
Will I read more in the series? I do not know. I guess we'll see.
This is a very enjoyable story about a divorcee who makes her living being a clairvoyant medium. At her last appearance of the season, she sees the spirit and hears him speak to her, rather than just getting impressions from the spirits who contact her. She can't figure out the difference, but he needs her help in solving his murder, and in closing the case he was working on at the time. She has a house full of relatives (only one of which I would have ever allowed into my home for more than 15 minutes), 4 female friends (and I'm not sure I'd ever allow any of them into my home), but she tries her best to sort out the details of the last case of the spirit, Alum. Lots of twists and turns, and both of the mysteries in the book (though not why she allowed such toxic people in her life) were good.
I would have given the book 5 stars but for 2 minor and 1 major problem (INHO anyway). First, of course, are all the toxic people she allows to populate her life. Second, the book doesn't have a cliffhanger ending, which I am very glad about, but it just ends. Third, I figured out the mystery of what made Alum's spirit different from others Prudence had encountered by the time he makes his second appearance in the book. Too easy.
Otherwise, all was good. The plotting and pacing were good, the editing and proofing were excellent, the characters were reasonable well fleshed out in this first-in-a-series novel, the writing style was enjoyable, there was plenty going on, lots of loose ends (and a couple of them remain at the end of the story), lots of clues, and, of course, all those things make for an enjoyable read.
Will I read more in the series? I do not know. I guess we'll see.
February 10, 2020
Why are the only two people in the book who are decent human beings the main character, Prudence Wallflower, and the ghost of a cop, Alum Mullein? It was extremely difficult to keep pushing through every new caricature of a character who is introduced and is downright awful to the main character, including her "friends." I get that the author likely wanted to establish that Prudence is shunned by normal society and had to keep friends where she could, which would explain her feelings developing for a ghost; however, Prudence has a superiority complex that made her unlikeable and not everyone in the world has such awful motives. Why not show us why she's friends with these women? No one hangs around people like this without redeeming qualities! As someone else said, with friends like these who needs enemies? I only slogged through this because the story was good. The mystery was decent and not given away too soon, although I did guess before it was expressed. I got this on unlimited and believed the rest of the books were also going to be on unlimited. I'd never have continued reading otherwise; the book was too difficult to get past nasty friends, nasty relatives, only men are redeemable. It was too much before I was halfway into it and I'd have stopped reading around 39% if I'd realized that I would have to actually pay good money to read any other books by this author. I cannot imagine the type of books these 5-star reviewers read.
April 1, 2019
Prudence a clairvoyant medium, older, but still has a lot of spunk. Doing shows to bring comfort to people where loved ones have passed on. She is the real things with rooms in the hundreds coming, a stage and full lights.
Ready to say goodnight, when a full bodied ghost appears on the stage, demanding attention. if he hadn’t of shimmered one would of thought him real. Needing a vacation even more so now, Christmas a week away. A place Ghost free, wine and chocolate.
That evening he appears to her, both are shocked, he looks real and he talks like he is human. Needs help to solve a murder.
Delightful, nice flowing plot, you get the feel for what Prudence is experiencing. First I have read by this author, and will look for more.
Ready to say goodnight, when a full bodied ghost appears on the stage, demanding attention. if he hadn’t of shimmered one would of thought him real. Needing a vacation even more so now, Christmas a week away. A place Ghost free, wine and chocolate.
That evening he appears to her, both are shocked, he looks real and he talks like he is human. Needs help to solve a murder.
Delightful, nice flowing plot, you get the feel for what Prudence is experiencing. First I have read by this author, and will look for more.
October 28, 2016
Totally original ideas and plot! The characters are every bit as quirky as those in other series by Australian author Morgana Best, and maybe a little bit more. The basics are given in the publisher's blurb, but without going into spoilers, there is no way to prepare you for much of the situational humor. I think that the main character is unique, and so is her story. This book is set in Australia, and it adds something wonderful to the minutiae of the tale.
I got the audio edition, and Tiffany Dougherty did a very nice job, but I would have wished for a little bit of an Aussie accent instead of sounding like an American.
I got the audio edition, and Tiffany Dougherty did a very nice job, but I would have wished for a little bit of an Aussie accent instead of sounding like an American.
May 24, 2018
This was my first Morgan Best book. Prudence is a medium and tours to help people connect with their deceased friends and relatives. She takes time off for the holidays. Her family comes to visit and thankfully she has encountered her first ghost that she can see and talk to as she needs the escape. Alum the ghost needs needs her help solving a murder. He was a police officer on the case when he was killed too. The entire story takes place while her family is visiting for the holidays. This is a fun story and is very easy to read. If you are looking for a light, cozy mystery this read is for you.
January 11, 2019
Who killed Alum Mullein?
Prudence Wallflower is a clairvoyant medium who has just completed a tour of various cities and is feeling burnt out and looking forward to returning home for the holidays. Though a medium she has never seen or been able to talk to the departed only being able to feel their spirits. So she is shocked to be able to talk and see Alum Mullein who is a ghost that was a policeman that was killed by his partner. With a full house of wacky characters Prudence tries to find what really happened to Alum as he can't remember. Is she starting to fall in love with a ghost? Not my favorite Morgana Best book but she still worth reading.
Prudence Wallflower is a clairvoyant medium who has just completed a tour of various cities and is feeling burnt out and looking forward to returning home for the holidays. Though a medium she has never seen or been able to talk to the departed only being able to feel their spirits. So she is shocked to be able to talk and see Alum Mullein who is a ghost that was a policeman that was killed by his partner. With a full house of wacky characters Prudence tries to find what really happened to Alum as he can't remember. Is she starting to fall in love with a ghost? Not my favorite Morgana Best book but she still worth reading.
August 7, 2019
Prudence Wallflower is a clairvoyant medium. She travels the country doing programs where she conveys messages from dead people to related persons in the audience. She arrives home for Christmas tired and emotionally drained. But her family is coming and she will need to entertain. However, Prudence has an additional visitor – a ghost who was murdered by his partner. He’s insistent that she solve the murder. Prudence doesn’t normally see ghosts or talk to them.
This is an interesting story and it will be more interesting to see where this series goes in the future. I enjoyed Prudence and her ghost friend Alum.
This is an interesting story and it will be more interesting to see where this series goes in the future. I enjoyed Prudence and her ghost friend Alum.
December 12, 2020
Prudence Wallflower is a medium. She senses the messages from the dead and tries to give solace to the living relatives. Without warning she starts seeing one ghost. The only one she can actually see and have a proper conversation with. From the beginning of the book when Levi appeared you could tell what the ending was going to be ( I was spot on!) but then the ending was left me wanting for more. I really hate books that don’t have a proper ending... very annoying! Still I gave it 4 stars as the plot was very good and it was such an easy book to read.
But what’s with the supposed best friends? Dumping on poor Prudence like that? She should send them out to fly a kite. Nasty nasty trio!
But what’s with the supposed best friends? Dumping on poor Prudence like that? She should send them out to fly a kite. Nasty nasty trio!
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