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Ghosted: Disappearing Acts
Lily comes to terms with her brother's death and in the process discovers some unsettling truths about her past and future.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2020
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March 5, 2022
This is a real page-turner of a novel and, had I been free from other commitments, I could happily have read it at a single sitting, or at least over a single weekend. Part romance and part mystery-suspense, even though I'm not a particular fan of romance, there was more than enough going on in the well-contrived and well-paced plot to hold my attention and keep me entertained.
Told in the first person, the reader is thrown straight into the action as Lily, our main character, learns of her brother's sudden death in what she considers to be suspicious circumstances on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Then the action switches to the past, and we're taken through an emotional and action-packed roller-coaster ride which brings us back to Lily's search for the truth about her brother's demise. The main characters are distinct and well-drawn, and the different settings really come alive, which makes for a pleasantly visual read. This well-written novel contains several surprises along the way, and the book comes to a satisfying conclusion with all the earlier strands of the story neatly tied up.
An enjoyable read, perfect for the holiday season!
Told in the first person, the reader is thrown straight into the action as Lily, our main character, learns of her brother's sudden death in what she considers to be suspicious circumstances on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Then the action switches to the past, and we're taken through an emotional and action-packed roller-coaster ride which brings us back to Lily's search for the truth about her brother's demise. The main characters are distinct and well-drawn, and the different settings really come alive, which makes for a pleasantly visual read. This well-written novel contains several surprises along the way, and the book comes to a satisfying conclusion with all the earlier strands of the story neatly tied up.
An enjoyable read, perfect for the holiday season!
December 23, 2020
Ghosted: Disappearing Acts is the latest novel by Paula Light of Light Motifs II. It’s part mystery, part suspense, and part James Bond, with a twist of romance.
The book opens with main character Lily finding out that her brother Jack has died under unusual circumstances in Aruba. The first chapter is delightfully titled “Dead men don’t pay alimony.” The mystery element builds from there, and then towards the end, the suspense/James Bond-ish element comes out to play.
There are lots of visual details in the book, from the Ikea kitchen table to Lily “taking in his yummy jeans-clad self, so handsome in a plain white shirt and scuffed brown leather jacket.” That just happens to be my dream man dream outfit from about 20 years ago. I also liked “her long legs were encased in snug mocha boots” — I would like my own pair of snug mocha boots, please and thank you.
There was mention of “ballerina stripping,” which made me wonder if that’s a thing that I’ve just never heard of. A Google search turned up a bunch of porn hits, and after some confusion I realized that it made sense in context had I been more attentive, and there was no actual porn involved.
Accents can be hard to capture effectively in writing, but Lily’s sister-in-law’s Texas drawl is done very well.
Peanut butter cups make an appearance along the way, a favourite that I share with Paula.
I really enjoyed this novel. It had a lot of different elements—a little something for everyone. There are enough hints to keep you guessing without being predictable.
There’s also a bit of a who’s who of guys that made an appearance in my life, including a Russian dude whose name may or may not have been real but who my friends and I nicknamed Boris.
So, if you’re looking for a fun novel for some Christmas reading, this is it!
The book opens with main character Lily finding out that her brother Jack has died under unusual circumstances in Aruba. The first chapter is delightfully titled “Dead men don’t pay alimony.” The mystery element builds from there, and then towards the end, the suspense/James Bond-ish element comes out to play.
There are lots of visual details in the book, from the Ikea kitchen table to Lily “taking in his yummy jeans-clad self, so handsome in a plain white shirt and scuffed brown leather jacket.” That just happens to be my dream man dream outfit from about 20 years ago. I also liked “her long legs were encased in snug mocha boots” — I would like my own pair of snug mocha boots, please and thank you.
There was mention of “ballerina stripping,” which made me wonder if that’s a thing that I’ve just never heard of. A Google search turned up a bunch of porn hits, and after some confusion I realized that it made sense in context had I been more attentive, and there was no actual porn involved.
Accents can be hard to capture effectively in writing, but Lily’s sister-in-law’s Texas drawl is done very well.
Peanut butter cups make an appearance along the way, a favourite that I share with Paula.
I really enjoyed this novel. It had a lot of different elements—a little something for everyone. There are enough hints to keep you guessing without being predictable.
There’s also a bit of a who’s who of guys that made an appearance in my life, including a Russian dude whose name may or may not have been real but who my friends and I nicknamed Boris.
So, if you’re looking for a fun novel for some Christmas reading, this is it!
January 21, 2021
This is a new book from Paula Light. It gripped me from the very beginning. I finished this book in a couple of days. It has a very absorbing story. Very well written and researched. The rhythm is never broken. I would rate it 5 stars. Very well worth the time and money. Eagerly waiting for the next book from the author.
February 6, 2024
I really enjoyed it
A great story with interesting characters and plot twists I could not anticipate. I enjoyed it very much. Great entertaining read
A great story with interesting characters and plot twists I could not anticipate. I enjoyed it very much. Great entertaining read
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