Series: Rylan Flynn #1
Published by Second Sky on May 9, 2023
Format: eARC
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Also by this author: The Shadow Girls, The Whisper House
“Where are you taking me?” Rylan follows the figure through the trees. The girl’s dark ponytail swings as she turns back, then walks on without answering. Deep in the woods, she disappears… and Rylan finds her body, mouth wide in a silent, final plea for help.
Rylan Flynn has always been able to see what others don’t—the restless spirits haunting Ashby, Indiana. She’s learned to live with her “gift” but sometimes she longs to escape.
The woods have always been a peaceful place for Rylan. But on a visit to her aunt’s cabin, she catches sight of a spirit in the trees. The ghost of a young woman approaches, leading Rylan to her body.
With a flood of horror, Rylan realizes that the girl, Celeste Monroe, has been murdered. An outgoing newcomer to town, Celeste had no enemies. Who on earth would want to see her dead?
When a coin carved with strange symbols is discovered in Celeste’s throat, it’s clear that a twisted, cold-blooded killer is at work.
Rylan’s abilities could be the only way to prevent further deaths. But Ashby’s handsome head detective, Ford Pierce, has made it very clear that he doesn’t want her help.
And any unexplained knowledge of the case could make Rylan the perfect suspect.
When another body is discovered and blood at the scene points to Rylan’s family, she is more determined than ever to uncover the truth. She must race against time to untangle a web of dark secrets… but can she find answers before the murderer claims another victim?
OH MY GOD! I have found my new addiction! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!! It has everything I love in a paranormal book with a hint of romance and something sinister hiding in a locked room! I have so many questions that I am already chomping at the bit for the next book – I just hope we don’t have to wait too long!
I adore Rylan! She is the perfect heroine in this book. I can’t fault her, despite her recklessness getting her in trouble! She has secrets and I am looking forward to uncovering them!
I read pretty much the entire book in the dark, for two reasons 1 I had a stinky migraine and although I knew I should have slept I was hooked. The second, come on it’s ghosts, you HAVE to read in the dark! I will admit the opening pages did send a shiver down my spine and the ominous dark shadow in my room appeared a bit bigger but after that, it settled down. I grew accustomed to the ghosts, all but one. One, we know nothing about it, but that it’s locked away and it’s not good. Thinking about it, *shudder*
I always love the idea of police and ghost hunters working together, but it wasn’t to be here. Here, Rylan is seen as interference, but she knows more than the police do, and of course, she investigates! OOOh I loved it!! I need more in the series and I need to know when I can get the next book. I am OBSESSED!
I literally raced through the book, needing to know what was happening to these poor girls and what was hunting Rylan. Plus, a splash of Ford is just what the doctor ordered indeed!! The head-turning local detective is going to be more than meets the eye, especially after that scene in the house! Nothing more to be said. Talking of houses, I am back to Rylan’s, and god the questions I have!! Plus I would love to visit it!! What a trove!!
This is the first book I have read by Dawn, but it’s safe to say she has a brand new cheerleader! This book had me hooked, it had me sinkered and it had me seeing things I always try to ignore! I am just buzzing from this book.
Where can I sign up to read the next one?
Until the next time xxx
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Carla says
I don’t read much paranormal, but this one sounds like one I would definitely like. The mystery sounds excellent. Great review Zoé.