When Maddie Kosloski’s career flatlines, she retreats to her wine-country hometown for solace and cheap rent. Railroaded into managing the local paranormal museum, she’s certain the rumors of its haunting are greatly exaggerated. But a new ghost may be on the loose. A fresh corpse in the museum embroils Maddie in murders past and present.
With her high school bully as one of the officers in charge, Maddie doubts justice will be served. When one of her best friends is arrested, she’s certain it won’t be.
Maddie grapples with ghost hunters, obsessed taxidermists, and the sexy motorcyclist next door as outside forces threaten. And as she juggles spectral shenanigans with the hunt for a killer, she discovers there truly is no place like home.
Genre : Cozy Paranormal Mystery
My Rating: **** (4 stars)
This was a fun read with a unique setting, and was a great start to a new series. When Maddie and her pal Adele find a body in the Paranormal Museum, I expected ghosts galore. There is a paranormal element to the story, but it has more to do with an historical crime rather than the modern one. One mystery keeps Maddie and her friends busy during the day, and the other helps her decide whether to stay in town and run the Paranormal Museum or keep looking for work elsewhere. I enjoyed both stories, and the cast of characters, from Maddie’s friends and family, to the two police officers handling the murder case, and then the attractive neighbor next door. I’m looking forward to reading more about the museum, Maddie, and her friends.
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I’m a sucker for a great setting. I would read this book on my love of California wine country alone, and paranormal” puts it over the top. Must read.
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This sounds like an interesting and fun read. Adding to my TBR list.
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Yay! I hope you like it. 😀
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I agree, I think the setting sounds unique! I look forward to reading it!
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I hope you’ll enjoy it like I did!
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Thank you for taking the time to review the book and hosting me on your site!
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My pleasure – I really enjoyed the book! 🙂
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I think the idea of running a paranormal museum would be interesting and a guaranteed no boredom opportunity. robeader53@yahoo.com
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It would certainly keep you on your toes! 🙂
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