Title: An Enchanting Case of Spirits
Author: Melissa Holtz
Publisher: Berkley
Format: Paperback, e-book
Set In: Knox Harbor, New England
Genre: Paranormal Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
On her 40th birthday, Alyssa Mann realizes that her joy for living was smothered two years ago when her husband, Garrett, died in a car accident. She still experiences the sorrow of the loss. Their daughter, Ava, called her mother’s best friends, and they insisted on celebrating her birthday with a Thursday wine night. Alyssa doesn’t feel up to it, as she’s still dealing with grief. Unfortunately, they won’t take no for an answer. However, at the last minute, they change their plans and take her to see Madame Corrine, who claims that she can tap into the spirit world. Alyssa hopes to connect with her late husband. Instead, she experiences a vision that later turns into a visitation of a young spirit by the name of Billy Garrett. She sees him at the edge of her bed and runs next door to her neighbor’s house. Nick is a detective. He runs next door to investigate the situation but doesn’t find anyone there. He asks Alyssa if she dreamt the encounter.
Unexplainable phenomena begin to occur in Alyssa’s home, introducing an intriguing layer of mystery and suspense to her already challenging life. The presence of Billy, a trapped spirit, and other spirits, is just the beginning. With the guidance of Corrine, Alyssa embarks on a mission to learn about their deaths and assist them in crossing over. This journey of discovery and redemption is a thrilling and unique twist on the paranormal mystery genre to uncover the truth.
This is definitely a paranormal mystery that’s not short on ghosts and tortured souls. The way it’s written, you can literally see the story unfold. You learn that the characters who died are not just random spirits, but they are connected in a way that binds them together, and without Alyssa, they would remain in limbo. It’s also about Nick realizing that with a medium, spirits can communicate, and this brings them all closer. You have to see it and experience it to believe in the power of these connections. I jumped at the chance to read this book, and I’m glad I did. The e-book was given to me through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
five unusual guests out of five
Denise Fleischer
gottawritenetwork.wordpress.com
May 4, 2024