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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!

“Okay, the forbidden floor immediately got my attention. Adding Ghosters to my TBR!”

“A creepy Victorian mansion and a group of kids investigating strange things? I’m definitely curious about this one.”

I would absolutely open the forbidden door. That’s probably why I'd be the first person in trouble.

Thanks for the recommendation! I trust your book suggestions, so I'm giving this one a chance.

Has anyone else immediately become suspicious of that third floor?

I’m usually drawn to mysteries more than straight horror, so the combination here sounds perfect for me.

Thank you for the invite! This actually sounds like a great spooky read for this month.

Diana Corbitt definitely has me curious with this setup. A haunted mansion is already enough to make me pick up a book.

Hi All,

I'm the author of the Ghosters series, and I look forward to some of you buying and reviewing them. Your comments are awesome. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. My website is DianaCorbitt.com.

I’m glad you mentioned adults enjoying it too. I don’t think a book has to be written for adults to be enjoyable as an adult.

The Goosebumps comparison caught my attention. I grew up reading those, so that definitely gives me a better idea of the atmosphere.

I think I’d be the person saying “don’t open that door” while secretly wanting to know what’s behind it.

I’m adding this to my reading list. I want to see whether I can figure out any of the mysteries before the characters do.

The fact that it started as your first book makes the story even more interesting to me. It must be special seeing readers still discovering it years later.

I love when an author actually participates in discussions about their book. It makes the group feel much more personal.

Diana, you’re being very careful with those hints! I’m starting to think you know exactly how to keep us curious.

I’d definitely recommend this type of book to a young reader who loves adventure and mystery. It sounds like a fun combination.

Realjoerobert wrote: "The Goosebumps comparison caught my attention. I grew up reading those, so that definitely gives me a better idea of the atmosphere."

I read Goosebumps too. And to my kids. I guess something must have stuck. I sort of lean towards wanting to achieve Steven Kingdom, LOL. He's my favorite author.

James wrote: "I’d definitely recommend this type of book to a young reader who loves adventure and mystery. It sounds like a fun combination."

Good to hear, James. Hope you know a lot of kids who like to read.

Martin wrote: "Diana, you’re being very careful with those hints! I’m starting to think you know exactly how to keep us curious."

Hey, James. That's good. Go find out!

Diana

The book sounds interesting, Diana. I would genuinely like to pick it up, but I’m trying to be careful with my book spending at the moment. I’ll definitely keep it on my list.

I bought the first book and enjoyed getting introduced to the series. I’m definitely interested in continuing, although I may have to wait until I have room in my reading budget.

I’m tempted to buy another one because I enjoyed the first, but the cost is making me pause for now. A sale or special promotion would probably push me toward picking up the next book.