Laura Spinella’s Ghost Gifts trilogy continues as Aubrey’s otherworldly talents—and a visit from a former lover—threaten to tear apart her family.
A mysterious death in a muddy swamp, missing children in different states…psychic Aubrey Ellis and her partner, investigative reporter Levi St John, have their hands full. The added strain of raising their son, who struggles with his own psychic gift, … own psychic gift, pushes life to the brink of collapse.
Enter Zeke Dublin—Aubrey’s first love from her carnival past. Tensions escalate when it’s clear that the attraction between them is alive and well. But as Levi discovers disturbing clues about the body pulled from the swamp, he begins to suspect Zeke’s sudden presence is more than coincidence.
As Aubrey’s uncanny abilities take an unsettling turn, she fears that this time her own child is in danger. Who can Aubrey trust to help solve the unknowns surrounding her life—the father of her son, or a man who’s always understood the deepest secrets of her psychic gift?
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This is the second in a series of 3 books ….it would be a good idea to read them in order.
I could not wait to pick this up and see Aubrey and Levi again. Shocked to realize that it was twelve years later and their baby Pete was a young teen……and they were living apart!
Her grandmother Charley is still around as is Piper, Aubrey’s boss and protector.
This novel deals with Pete and his reaction to the powers he has like his mom. He lives with Levi as he wants a normal life….but that can’t really happen. Levi and his friend Dan are investigating a dead body…..that will become secondary to the plot till later….and then it is very important.
Aubrey is lonely and sees Zeke as he was when they both lived/worked carnivals….she remembers their romance. Her first sweet love and he reminds her that he won’t be the one she keeps forever. Zeke and his sister are on their own after the deaths of their parents. Zeke has a grudge against the man who was behind his parents deaths and he seeks Charley out over the years to secretly use the ghost box.
Aubrey’s dad had committed suicide due to the visions he lived with and he had given Charley his little box full of his visions. Aubrey has discovered she also can foretell the future like her dad and worries it might drive her crazy.
She and Levi try and work together and solve the case of the dead man, two missing boys and their relationship. And then how to deal with their son Pete.
Aubrey shares memories, visions, her talks with Zeke and her love still for Levi. There is a sad, wistfull, bit toward the end of the book that explains so much…sweet. And you root for Aubrey and Levi……they are great together. Pete becomes an important part of the book toward the end and that leads you to book three
Enjoyed this but it became a bit complicated as it dealt with the past, present, and future. If you like paranormal, variations on ghosts, energy and spirits, you’ll love this book…but read her first book in the series!
This ain’t your mama’s family drama! Binge-worthy Ghost Gifts trilogy (Ghost Gifts, Foretold, Echo Moon) is more than a romance, historical, and paranormal fiction all in one. The twists and turns will raise the hair on the back of your neck, yet Laura Spinella’s well thought out storyline and unforgettable characters keep you wanting more.
Favorite Quotes:
If it was possible to be silent on top of silent, that’s what she was doing. Unfortunately, it backfired, and silence translated into a loud confession.
Dylan—a curly-haired kid with fat dimples and bright eyes—burped loud enough to rattle bric-a-brac.
My Review:
The mystery and intrigue were increasingly compelling in depth and breadth, with additional twists, unique complications, unpredictable detours, and remarkable discoveries. The tautly written and complex storylines were deviously well constructed and maddeningly paced and along with the prickly and contentious relationship between the main characters; I was on edge and anxious for elucidation and resolution. The massive amount of clues was daunting yet more puzzling was their cryptic nature which required keen attention and concentration. I was rapt to my Kindle and hugely annoyed when my traitorous eyes demanded I stop for sleep. I had been a bit conflicted about Zeke throughout, but the sweetness of his final story broke my heart. I am more than eager to dive into book three, Echo Moon.