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My latest book review is about a ghost story: "The Woman in Black" by Susan Hill.
Here it is:
https://www.tumblr.com/amaliazeichnerin/833201370045775872/book-review-the-woman-in-black-by-susan-hill
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The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
In 1924 Hattie Breckenridge was a little girl. Hattie knew things from visions and some people called it a gift while others called it a curse. When her visions came true, the locals called her a witch.
An incident happens at the school and a crowd chase Hattie’s young daughter home. Hattie is hung and her home is burned to the ground. Decades later, some think they still see her on the property.
In 2015, Helen and Nate, former teachers purchase some land in Vermont to build their dream home. Little do they know that it will become more nightmare than dream.
Helen, who taught history becomes obsessed with the land and the families that owned it before them. A foundation from a former house is on their property and it makes her even more curious.
The two notice things missing, first keys, and then tools.
They also meet a young girl who is their neighbor who lives down the road with her father.
When Helen finds remnants from the previous home that was burned when Hattie was hung, Helen decides to incorporate them into their new home. She thinks it’s wonderful while Nate thinks it’s creepy.
The story has a lot of spooky scenes when you wonder if the house is haunted or is it, Helen losing her mind?
McMahon is great with atmosphere. She knows how to scare you. I questioned reading this one at night. I did manage to most nights but there are some scary visuals.
I have read a few books by this author in the past. I hope to one day read all her backlist. If you love a good ghost story, you won’t be disappointed.
Published April 30, 2019
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A few books by Jennifer McMahon:
Upcoming review:
Clear Water by Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes – this is a NetGalley book about a small town with missing girls and one winter several of the locals see young women standing out in the cold but can never seem to get close enough to find out what they want.
What I am currently reading:
Stone Mad by D. M. Pulley – a story about a female engineer who investigates old buildings that may have more than structural damage keeping people away.
Mr. Disappear by Virginia Trench – The story of a con artist who preys on women.
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters – This is a book club pick for this month. It’s about a native American family in Maine who seasonally pick berries and their youngest child disappears.
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova – I have wanted to read this one for a long time. I started it during spooky season but had to put it down to finish books I had promised to review. It is a story about searching for Dracula in contemporary time. I haven’t gotten too far into the story but hope to get back to it soon. Maybe next year I will do a deep dive into Dracula and read it and any other related books.
The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson – I have slowly been reading this one for a while. It is a memoir of Bill walking through the United Kingdom. I hope to eventually finish this one too. I love the cover. It reminds me of The Sheep Detectives. It sits on my nightstand, and I read a little every so often.
I don’t usually try to juggle so many books at a time, but I picked them up and do want to finish them all asap. How many books do you read at one time?
My plans are to start reading Holiday books soon too. More about that next time.
Happy Reading!
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