She just wanted her baby back. Rose’s Ghost is the first book in a series of three about a family’s connection with a tormented ghost, still desperate to gain back the child she lost.Rose remains tethered to her family’s property, beseeching those who reside upon or around it to help in her quest. But somewhere between her death and the haunting of Maggie Ridgewood’s family, Rose’s reality has … become darkly skewed, and her efforts to find her child threaten to alter the lives of those whose help she enlists – or end them.
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Talk about a ghost story. Rose is one determined ghost. After a rough life she refuses to let go until she finds her baby. So instead she attaches herself to the family property haunting family members in an effort to be heard. Maggie moves in years later and while she tries to adapt strange happenings make it really hard. Add in some research and some psychic power to get to the truth. Full of mystery and suspends as the story progresses all the way to the explosive ending. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
What a great book. The author is quite a talented writer. She crafts the story in such a way that the reader can’t wait to turn the page. There is never dull moment. In fact, it is constant anticipation of what is going to happen next. I was on the edge of my proverbial seat the whole time I was reading.
In addition, I liked reading the story from multiple points of view. It made for a richer experience. Last, but not least, I loved the powerful messages that were delivered throughout the story. Love, hope, forgiveness to name a few. Great book – well worth the read 🙂
Jack & Maggie Ridgewood move into the family home, that has been passed on to generation after generation. One of the main perks, is it’s mortgage free!
Maggie isn’t adjusting well, her new home is far removed from old comforts that Maggie is used to being close to. When Maggie starts to experience strange occurrences from things she is seeing or dreams, she turns to her brother Max to confide in. The two agree to do some digging on the history of the home.
It isn’t until a trip to visit her mother-in-law, who suffers with dementia, with Zoe, Jack’s older sister that Maggie hears about a family tragedy. Maggie informs Zoe of what she’s been experiencing, when both pull up to Maggie’s home and see an injured woman bleeding in the backyard. Upon trying to reach the woman, she has disappeared. Sergeant Walter Stack come to investigate, he finds one lone bare footprint and deems it a prank. In the course of talking, an old homestead is brought up, one that is rumored to be haunted. Walter doesn’t believe in the supernatural, until a dream involving his deceased wife and something he sees with his own eyes.
Zoe suggests to Maggie that she brings in someone who specializes in the supernatural, and contacts her friend to contact the medium, Charis.
Charis has given up the life of making a living helping others with ghosts, but she can’t ignore a call she’s received, and she knows she’ll be helping the Ridgewood family, since lives depend on helping Rose find her baby.
The scene in the basement made me want to only read this during the day! What’s more scary than a dark basement where a presence is felt, but also, something is seen that sends the protagonist scurrying up the stairs! Although, the story centers around the ghost of Rose, there are other ghosts manifesting to help the humans and despite Rose, not being a kind ghost, her story is heartbreaking. Great read!
I received an ARC from NetGalley via Paper Doll Publishing and I have voluntarily reviewed this book.
“The beginning of the story grabbed my attention because of its attractive setting. The story of Ghost made me excited to know the storyline.
You don’t just read this book you feel everything that’s written inside with all your senses. An amazing bunch of characters attached me with them.
Interesting language and dialogues held me in depth and made me suspicious about the events of it.
Strong family bond, mystery and suspense involves the readers in story. Intensity of feelings leaves you almost breath less.
This wonderful book and imaginative work quinch my thirst to read a story of ghost with perfect ending. Eager to read next work by the Theresa Dale.
This is 5 stars book and is an interesting read.
Highly recommended to enjoy a wonderful book with perfect writing style.
This is a fabulous book that is incredibly captivating! This compelling story caught me in the first few pages and kept me reading into the wee hours of the night!
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