Death of a Psychic

Florida-based archaeologist Faye Longchamp, is called to Rosebower, New York to sift through the contents of an old museum. While she and her daughter Amande sort through the artifacts, she meets several old town-folk who are known for their “spiritualist” connections.  Tilda Armistead, a local psychic, asks them to take part in a séance. Faye doesn’t believe in the supernatural, but she accepts the invitation out of curiosity. Later that evening after Tilda passes on after a terrible house fire, Faye is thrown into the middle of murder. Who would want Tilda dead? Rosebower has some mysterious secrets that Faye feels she must uncover. Rituals: A Faye Longchamp Mystery by Mary Anna Evans is filled with interesting characters and twists. It gives the reader a good look into the magic behind the crystal ball! DB

Only Mostly Dead

Seventeen year-old Li Lan is saddled with an impossible decision; marry the recently deceased son of her father's creditor, or helplessly watch her family sink deep into poverty.  But before she can choose, she finds herself lost and alone in the afterlife, neither living nor dead, where she must uncover the secrets of her would-be bridegroom.  In The Ghost Bride, Yangsze Choo masterfully recreates 1890s Malaysia and takes the reader on a spectacular ride through mythology and fantasy as we accompany Li Lan into the spirit realm.  Truly enchanting.  HM

They're Coming to Take You Away . . .

Truthfully, I don't get to read as often as I would like -- and when I do, it usually takes me weeks to get through a book.  I read Jennifer McMahon's Don't Breathe a Word in 2 days because I honestly could not put it down.  Fifteen years ago, Lisa was a dreamy twelve year-old who went missing in the woods behind her house after claiming that she was going to live with the fairies.  Now she's back, and it's up to her brother and his girlfriend to figure out what exactly happened to her -- even if that means delving into some deep, dark family secrets.  HM