A Ghostly Touch

Memory Guild #0.5

by Ward Parker

Ghosts always want something.

It's just an antique box iron. But when I touch it, I'm thrust into the memories of the woman who was murdered while using the iron. A woman from another century. You see, I'm a psychometrist. I experience people's thoughts and emotions from the objects they've touched. My ability gave me entrance to one of the supernatural guilds in the nation's oldest city. But it can be a very unsettling ability. Especially since it has attracted the ghost of the murdered woman. Look, I have a historic inn to run. I don't have time for ghosts. But ghosts don't care. They always want something. And this one wants me to solve the mystery of her murder.

A Ghostly Touch is your ticket into the Memory Guild midlife paranormal mysteries. And it's available exclusively for subscribers to the author's newsletter.

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First published September 15, 2021

About the author

Ward is a Florida native and author of the the Memory Guild midlife paranormal mystery thrillers, the Monsters of Jellyfish Beach paranormal mysteries, and the Freaky Florida humorous paranormal series, all of which are chock full of psychics, witches, vampires, werewolves, dragons, and other bizarre, mythical creatures, such as #FloridaMan. He also pens the Zeke Adams series of noir mysteries. He lives in Florida (of course) with his wife, cats, and a demon who prefers to remain anonymous.

Reviews

[Margarita Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mystery on days gone by and a current unknown mysterious insight. Murder and mayhem. Darla is helping her mom with her antique store when she comes across this antique iron. Once she touches it she feels that it was used in a crime. Now she must find out when who and why. Twists and turns within this novelette. A very relaxed and comfortable read.

[PAR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok right off the bet I have to say I want that ticket to the Memory Guild Midlife Paranormal Mysteries. I have read other novels by Ward Parker and I find him to be a gifted and talented author. I really like how the novel followed a psychometrist. I have some talent in clairvoyance and I am clearly an empath, making this novel uniquely interesting to me. Ward has a way of crafting his story, masterfully interwoven with progressive world building, action, and delving deeply into his characters persona without overdoing one thing or another. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the book.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a bit disjointed. I didn’t even realize until I was halfway through, that it was about a woman, and a middle aged one at that….

It feels like the author started writing without any direction and only as the story unfolded did the characters flesh out and gain personalities and identities.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really well written, very enjoyable fantasy cozy story! Lightly amusing & a really fun read! Great ideas, interesting characters & always something a little different! I do always enjoy this authors work & do recommend!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this introduction, although it is sad how things start out. I can relate to starting over and having family to deal with. Wow- does she have lots to juggle at this stage in life.
Throw in a new psychic ability... as well as her new lifestyle.
I am diving right into the next book!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good mystery story that started as a mystery from generations past but became a mystery in the present as well. It was a good read and I would read more of the series.

[aem · Rating 4 out of 5]

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