GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PASTIn this short novelette, a little girl hires Jonathan to get rid of a ghost that haunts her family every Christmas. The hauntings have escalated from sightings to full possession. It should be an open-and-shut exorcism, but when Jonathan discovers the truth, it’s more than he bargained for…
*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Jonathan arrives at the office one cold December morning to find a little girl has been balled up waiting for him for an hour. Madison wants to hire him to take care of the ghost that haunts her house at Christmas and grabs at her.
I’ve listened to previous Jonathan Shade books and Joe does a great job, as he always does, with Jonathan. Joe knows Jonathan inside and out as he voices Jonathan when joking and being serious. You know what Jonathan is up to by Joe’s voice. I’m so glad Joe has continued to carry through as the voice of this series. As always, the audio is clean and clear listening. I’m not distracted from the story in any way.
I love how Jonathan is with Madison. She’s young, ten, and he treats her so well. When Esther tells him he wasn’t going to not help this little girl, he is great at his payment as Madison only has change to pay with – all her money in the world. This is a small Christmas gift to the young girl so she can enjoy Christmas. Madison made me smile with her humor and personality. She could give Jonathan a run for his money on humors remarks. lol. She is a cute little girl. I enjoyed her interaction with Jonathan.
Jonathan finds that there’s more to the ghost haunting than expected. In true Gary Jonas fashion, there is much more to the story than one would expect. Jonathan has a soft heart and it shows in this book. He’s determined to do what’s right but also what is wanted. The two do go hand in hand from time to time.
The ending brings the feeling of the heart of the Christmas spirit story, like many endings of Christmas stories. It made me smile as it warmed my heart. Also we have Jonathan in his fun remarks with Kelly as friends at the holiday.
The novella is marked at 9.5 in the series, but it’s placed before the first book. There are things still in place for the first book or two. If you listen or read this novella, you can do so at any time. Read it before you get to the series or any time during the series. It gives nothing away for the events in the novels but gives a feel for Jonathan and Kelly, the major characters in the series. So, pick it up for the holiday this month!
Spirited Christmas: A Jonathan Shade Holiday Story by Gary Jonas is a wonderful short story where Jonathan is hired by a little girl that can see ghosts to get rid of one in her house. The ghost only comes out at Christmas. Being the softy he is, and with the urging of his team, he takes it for a 25 cents rate. Things go crazy and it is not what I expected at all. Truly a great story for Christmas! A must read for Christmas time if you are a ghost story lover, or a Jonathan fan like me!
Audio version
This is the first Gary Jonas book I’ve read, it won’t be the last. This is a very fun, short read. I look forward to reading more of his work.
The narrator brings the story to life.
This Audio book was given to me for free at my request from the publisher, author or narrator and I provided this unbiased voluntary review.
Audiobook review: Spirited Christmas is a short mystery involving a little girl, a psychic detective, and a couple of ghosts. The story is a sweet little tale with an unexpected twist that in the end warms the heart. The narrator did a nice job with character voices and appropriate emotional inflections. I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.