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Ghosters By Diana Corbitt

👻 Would You Dare to Investigate the Forbidden Floor?

There are some houses you walk into and immediately know something isn't right.

In Ghosters by Diana Corbitt, twelve-year-old Theresa Martinez and her family move into a rundown Victorian mansion after the loss of her mother. Then strange things begin happening and Theresa's new ghost-obsessed friend Kerry is absolutely fascinated.

When the girls discover a chance to enter a paranormal video contest, they see an opportunity: Theresa could potentially help her family financially, while Kerry might finally capture the ghost evidence she's always wanted.

But there's one problem...

The house has secrets. And the kids are eventually drawn toward a part of the house they were warned not to enter.

That immediately made me curious about Ghosters by Diana Corbitt. Is it actually a ghost story? Is there something much bigger hiding inside the mansion? And what happens when curiosity gets stronger than fear?

The book is a middle-grade mystery with paranormal elements, friendship, family, humor, suspense, and an old house full of unanswered questions.

So let's talk about it before reading:

- Would a haunted Victorian mansion make you want to investigate or run?

- If someone specifically told you not to open a particular door, would you listen?

- What attracts you more to Ghosters by Diana Corbitt: the ghosts, the mystery, the characters, or the forbidden part of the house?

📚 Does this sound like something you'd add to your TBR?

And for those who decide to pick it up, come back and tell us whether the mystery lived up to the premise!

I would probably run from the mansion but I definitely want to read about what happens to Theresa and her friends.

This sounds like a great book for readers who enjoy mystery without wanting something extremely dark.

Adding Ghosters to my TBR. I want to see whether the ending is as unexpected as the description suggests

I like the idea of a paranormal mystery where the characters are actually trying to capture evidence. That sounds fun.

The premise is surprisingly intriguing. I came for the ghosts but stayed for the mystery surrounding the house.

I think this could be a perfect weekend read. Short, mysterious, spooky, and apparently full of surprises.

Adding this one to my reading list. The premise sounds like something I would have absolutely loved as a kid.

The paranormal contest is such an interesting idea. I’m curious to see how that becomes part of the mystery.

The combination of ghosts, friendship, and family issues makes Ghosters sound like more than just another ghost story.

Hi All,

I'm the author of the Ghosters series. Adults have told me they enjoyed the book, so it's not just for kids. But if you do have kids ages 9-12, they will really enjoy them. The characters work together to help people, which is always a good thing for kids to learn. If they like adventure, mystery, and humor with a touch of spooky, they're going to like them.

Lottie wrote: "This sounds like one of those books where every strange little detail might actually mean something."

That's for sure, Lottie. I'm the author, so I should know, right?

Audrey wrote: "Thanks for the invite! Would we be able to include Ghosters among the remaining books we're reading this month?"

Boy, I would sure love that! I'm the author.

Velma wrote: "I’m definitely curious about Theresa. Moving into a creepy mansion after losing her mother sounds like quite a beginning for a story."

Thanks Velma. I'm the author, so I really appreciate these things. It was my first book.

Edward P. Detrick wrote: "I would probably run from the mansion but I definitely want to read about what happens to Theresa and her friends."

Please do so, Edward. I'm the author, and sales/reviews are super important to me. There are 4 more in the series. Hint, hint. JK.

Anne wrote: "This sounds like a great book for readers who enjoy mystery without wanting something extremely dark."

Exactly. It's pointed at kids 9-12, but a lot of adults have read it and they really enjoyed it. Lots of suspense, but nothing gory or too scary. I'm the author! :)

donne wrote: "Adding Ghosters to my TBR. I want to see whether the ending is as unexpected as the description suggests"

I don't think you'll be disappointed, Donne. I wrote it. :)

Camly wrote: "I like the idea of a paranormal mystery where the characters are actually trying to capture evidence. That sounds fun."

Hi Camly. Yeah, I was really into ghost chasing when I wrote it. Really fun.

Hayden wrote: "The premise is surprisingly intriguing. I came for the ghosts but stayed for the mystery surrounding the house."

Did you read the book, Hayden? I hope you did. I'm the author.

Lindsay wrote: "Adding this one to my reading list. The premise sounds like something I would have absolutely loved as a kid."

Hope you do read it, Lindsay. People often compare it to the Goosebumps books. I'm the author, by the way. :)

Laura wrote: "I love stories where children discover secrets adults don't want them to find. This sounds promising!"

Hi Laura,

I'm the author, and I wrote what I would have loved to do when I was a kid. Give it a shot. Would dearly love an honest review when you're finished.

Mary wrote: "I’d be interested in reading this with the group. The mystery gives us plenty to talk about afterward."

It sure will, Mary. I should know. I wrote it.

Diana, I love that you’re actually here answering everyone! It makes me even more curious about the book.

Wait, so adults enjoy Ghosters too? Now I’m even more interested. I might have to see what all the excitement is about.

I really like that it’s spooky without being gory or overly scary. Sometimes I want mystery and suspense without nightmares afterward!

The fact that you wrote what you would have loved reading as a kid makes me want to give it a try. Those are often the most fun books.

Behind the Eye: A Haunting Mystery of Memory, Family, and the Secrets Photographs Reveal

This is my new book; having you, my esteemed readers, read and evaluate it will broaden my horizons for my next book.

Diana, you saying “I wrote it” every time someone guesses something is hilarious. You’re definitely making us more curious.

I’m definitely interested in the mystery now. I’ll have to read it myself rather than asking you for hints!

This is the first book in the series, so if you like it, I have 4 more for you.

Diana, now I want to know what inspired you to make the house so mysterious. Was the spooky setting the first thing you imagined?

I think the “forbidden floor” is going to bother me until I know exactly what is up there.

I’m usually more into mystery than horror, so hearing that it isn’t overly scary makes me much more interested.

Diana, you can really tell how much care you put into this book. The fact that there are four more in the series makes it even more exciting for readers who get attached to the characters.

Wait, there are four more? 😄 That definitely makes me more curious about the series. I love finding a book where finishing the first one means there’s still more waiting.

Diana, you’ve done such a great job with this one. It’s easy to understand why readers would want to continue with the rest of the series after discovering this book.

You can really see the work that went into this book, Diana. It has the kind of setup that makes readers want to know what happens next.

I’ve been seeing this book mentioned in different discussions lately, and now I understand why. Diana, you definitely seem to have created something readers can keep exploring

Diana, I really like seeing an author put so much thought into building a series rather than just one standalone story. It makes me want to look more closely at your other books too.

Mark wrote: "Diana, you’ve done such a great job with this one. It’s easy to understand why readers would want to continue with the rest of the series after discovering this book."

Thanks Mark. I really appreciate that.

Diana

Mathew wrote: "You can really see the work that went into this book, Diana. It has the kind of setup that makes readers want to know what happens next."

Kind words. Thanks, Mathew.

Diana, I’ve come across this book a few times now, and I have to say it has caught my attention. I’m interested in checking it out, although I’m still deciding because I have quite a few books waiting on my list.

Diana, I’ve already bought this one, and I’m interested in reading more from you. I think a lower-priced promotion or occasional discount could really encourage readers like me who want to try more than one of your books.

I noticed you have quite a few books, Diana, but this particular title is the one I’ve been seeing the most lately. It makes me wonder what makes this one the main focus right now.

I bought this book and enjoyed discovering your work, Diana. I would love to continue with more of your books, but I have to admit the prices make me hesitate a little. I’ll keep watching for an opportunity to pick up another one

I’m happy I purchased this book because it introduced me to your writing. I’d definitely consider buying another one, but the price is the one thing making me pause for now. Hopefully I’ll catch one of your other titles at a good price sometime.

Diana, I’ve already bought this one, and I’m interested in reading more from you. I think a lower-priced promotion or occasional discount could really encourage readers like me who want to try more than one of your books.


Diana, I saw that you have around ten books, but this is the one I seem to be encountering most often lately. Are you planning to give the other books the same kind of attention?

I already have this one on my reading list, and knowing it’s only the beginning of a five-book series makes it even more interesting to me.

I checked out Diana’s other books after seeing this one discussed. She has quite a catalog! I’m curious whether other readers have a favorite among them.