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Bridgeport Mysteries #2
Zoey Matthews, the Unwanted Ghost, and the Cursed Manuscript
Could you face your greatest fear? The holiday season is in full swing, and the only thing Zoey wants to do is get to know her new boyfriend better. But when a ghost shows up at her loft with the name of her killer on her lips, Zoey knows she’s being pulled into another mystery. This one is more puzzling than the last. According to police, the woman died of natural causes, but people nearby claimed to have heard the victim screaming for help before she died. When a second body turns up, killed in the same manner, Zoey knows Bridgeport has another killer on its hands. Helping Zoey get to the bottom of things are a meddling ghost, a paranormal investigator, and Zoey’s two best girlfriends. When Zoey finds herself in the crosshairs of the killer, she knows time is running out. Zoey Matthews, the Unwanted Ghost, and the Cursed Manuscript is the second book in an urban fantasy series that features an engaging mystery, a cast of supernatural characters, a few alluring men, and a heroine who may be afraid of ghosts but still manages to get the job done. Get your copy of Zoey Matthews, the Unwanted Ghost, and the Cursed Manuscript today to continue your journey with Zoey into the Contains adult language, a bit of sex, and a few really creepy characters
279 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2021
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About the author
Heather Elizabeth King
16 books34 followersHeather Elizabeth King is a novelist who lives in Central Virginia and writes paranormal mysteries, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. She’s been a story teller since she can remember. Some of her favorite recollections are of telling stories to her girlfriends at slumber parties when she was a pre-teen.
Heather is a recipient of numerous book review awards, including:
• The Gold Star Award from Just Erotic Romance Reviews
• A Recommended Read from Fallen Angel Reviews
• The Joyfully Recommended Award from Joyfully Reviewed
• A CAPA Award nomination from The Romance Studio.
She is also a graduate of the Writer’s Digest class, Focus on the Novel. Her years of learning everything she can about writing fiction and the publishing industry have made Heather a confident speaker. She has been a panelist at the Romantic Times Convention and has given presentations at various paranormal conventions.
When not penning fiction, Heather works as a technical writer in corporate America. As an author she is a member of RWA (Romance Writers of America) and Sisters in Crime, and as a technical writer she is a member of STC (The Society of Technical Communication).
Her claim to fame is playing the ghost of Christmas future in a local production of, A Christmas Carole. While she didn’t actually get to speak, she got to glower and look menacing.
Visit Heather online at her website www.HeatherElizabethKing.com, on Facebook at, www.facebook.com/heatherelizabethking or https://www.facebook.com/heathereliza.... Email her at Heather@heatherelizabethking.com.
Heather is a recipient of numerous book review awards, including:
• The Gold Star Award from Just Erotic Romance Reviews
• A Recommended Read from Fallen Angel Reviews
• The Joyfully Recommended Award from Joyfully Reviewed
• A CAPA Award nomination from The Romance Studio.
She is also a graduate of the Writer’s Digest class, Focus on the Novel. Her years of learning everything she can about writing fiction and the publishing industry have made Heather a confident speaker. She has been a panelist at the Romantic Times Convention and has given presentations at various paranormal conventions.
When not penning fiction, Heather works as a technical writer in corporate America. As an author she is a member of RWA (Romance Writers of America) and Sisters in Crime, and as a technical writer she is a member of STC (The Society of Technical Communication).
Her claim to fame is playing the ghost of Christmas future in a local production of, A Christmas Carole. While she didn’t actually get to speak, she got to glower and look menacing.
Visit Heather online at her website www.HeatherElizabethKing.com, on Facebook at, www.facebook.com/heatherelizabethking or https://www.facebook.com/heathereliza.... Email her at Heather@heatherelizabethking.com.
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August 31, 2024
In this installment of Zoey Matthews we see her world fleshed out more and are introduced to new characters as well as reintroduced to many old ones.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was everything a good sequel should be. While it's similar to the first book in tone with many of the same characters we see the introduction of some new and interesting characters. The story is even more interesting than the first with a new crime to solve that also involves a new horrific artifact with a horror story of it's own.
The writing style is the same as before, though there is a printing error with half the ending chapter reprinted after the ending of the book but that is easy enough to ignore. I felt propelled from one chapter to the next at breakneck speed which is my kind of writing. I never felt the story lingered too long on any one thing. Things feel natural.
The characters themselves are all very unique and feel very real. The main character is one I can easily continue to root for and her family is full of a variety of unique personalities that makes me feel more invested in the story as a whole.
This series really is great. Especially if you love urban fantasy. The characters are compelling. The mystery is intriguing, and the pace is perfect. This book is a fabulous example of how to do a sequel right.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was everything a good sequel should be. While it's similar to the first book in tone with many of the same characters we see the introduction of some new and interesting characters. The story is even more interesting than the first with a new crime to solve that also involves a new horrific artifact with a horror story of it's own.
The writing style is the same as before, though there is a printing error with half the ending chapter reprinted after the ending of the book but that is easy enough to ignore. I felt propelled from one chapter to the next at breakneck speed which is my kind of writing. I never felt the story lingered too long on any one thing. Things feel natural.
The characters themselves are all very unique and feel very real. The main character is one I can easily continue to root for and her family is full of a variety of unique personalities that makes me feel more invested in the story as a whole.
This series really is great. Especially if you love urban fantasy. The characters are compelling. The mystery is intriguing, and the pace is perfect. This book is a fabulous example of how to do a sequel right.
April 6, 2021
A fantastic follow up
There's not many stories that are better than the original, but Bridgeport Mystery 2 succeed brilliantly. So glad I bought all the books so far up front.
There's not many stories that are better than the original, but Bridgeport Mystery 2 succeed brilliantly. So glad I bought all the books so far up front.
July 19, 2021
Recommended mystery
Really enjoyable read. I can't wait to see where the story goes next as Zoey expands her circle, makes more unnatural discoveries and discovers her own power. Great supporting characters and an intriguing story.
Really enjoyable read. I can't wait to see where the story goes next as Zoey expands her circle, makes more unnatural discoveries and discovers her own power. Great supporting characters and an intriguing story.
July 30, 2021
Good reading with minor errors
I enjoyed this novel. Easy reading and captivating story. There are a few errors, not enough to truly spoil the reading but it was annoying. The epilogue is repeated.
I enjoyed this novel. Easy reading and captivating story. There are a few errors, not enough to truly spoil the reading but it was annoying. The epilogue is repeated.
November 7, 2022
Unintentional volunteer or not.
Some circumstances require a response. Even if you had no interest in getting involved. Becoming the last in a line of people running from the evil truth won't make it go away. Finding the right solution is a treacherous task.
Some circumstances require a response. Even if you had no interest in getting involved. Becoming the last in a line of people running from the evil truth won't make it go away. Finding the right solution is a treacherous task.
February 10, 2021
Now
I'm irritated that I have to wait for book 3. It's only a few days so I guess I will be ok. Definitely a story that holds your attention and makes you want to read more.
I'm irritated that I have to wait for book 3. It's only a few days so I guess I will be ok. Definitely a story that holds your attention and makes you want to read more.
June 8, 2021
Enjoying the series
I like the Zoey series and find that book 2 has made me more invested in the characters. I am ready to start book 3!
I like the Zoey series and find that book 2 has made me more invested in the characters. I am ready to start book 3!
August 8, 2021
I love it.
This series is great. I trust you enjoyed this book. Its well written and fun to read. I connected with the characters.
This series is great. I trust you enjoyed this book. Its well written and fun to read. I connected with the characters.
January 9, 2023
Great read!
This series was great from the first book and keeps getting better. I can't wait to read book 3. Wow!
This series was great from the first book and keeps getting better. I can't wait to read book 3. Wow!
February 16, 2023
This was an entertaining book, but not a page tuner! I personally did not care for the Narrator's voice to abrasive to my ears. Just not interesting enough to buy book 3.
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