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beckaelyse828's review against another edition
4.0
Three friends, Ellen, Tonya, and Sue, are looking at an old house and thinking of flipping it until spooky things start happening. The attic is rumored to be haunted, causing previous buyers to back out of the sale. The three close knit friends reminded me of my sister, mother, and myself, not only because of their relationship but because of their bits of knowledge on an array of subjects.
The author seems to have done a fair amount of research and I greatly enjoyed how she wove it into the story through “reports” and journals. There was also one section that really pulled me in to such an extent that when the climax of that scene occurred, I jumped and let out a little screech as I was listening, I then laughed at myself. It was amazing to me that an author could do that, this was the first successful jump scare for me.
Ellen, the main character of our three leading ladies, tended to get on my nerves with her floundering belief in ghosts. Parts of the book are super cheesy and I rolled my eyes so hard that my head hurt. So much happened in this story that the story lines couldn’t end at that same time, giving the feeling that I can only describe as someone randomly tapping the brakes, repeatedly.
Over all, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends that like cozy mysteries and "historical" mysteries.
I listened to this on 1.25, on 1 it felt super slow.
The author seems to have done a fair amount of research and I greatly enjoyed how she wove it into the story through “reports” and journals. There was also one section that really pulled me in to such an extent that when the climax of that scene occurred, I jumped and let out a little screech as I was listening, I then laughed at myself. It was amazing to me that an author could do that, this was the first successful jump scare for me.
Ellen, the main character of our three leading ladies, tended to get on my nerves with her floundering belief in ghosts. Parts of the book are super cheesy and I rolled my eyes so hard that my head hurt. So much happened in this story that the story lines couldn’t end at that same time, giving the feeling that I can only describe as someone randomly tapping the brakes, repeatedly.
Over all, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends that like cozy mysteries and "historical" mysteries.
I listened to this on 1.25, on 1 it felt super slow.
100pagesaday's review against another edition
3.0
Ellen, Sue and Tanya are all empty-nester's looking for a project to keep them busy. Ellen comes across a beautiful 1860's Greek revival with lots of potential in San Antonio. All three friends like the house, but they find out several other sales have fallen through due to the house being haunted. A haunting just gets the ladies more interested in the house and the hold a seance. Immediately, they receive confirmation of the ghost. Neighbors confirm what they experience. As they explore the house more, the Greek revival's attic opens up more mysteries to the history of the house with medical equipment and pictures of women who were patients. Ellen, the most skeptical of the groups digs into the identity of the ghost, her family and if she is a ghost at all.
The Mystery House is a fast paced mystery with many little twists and turns as well as elements of paranormal and psychological horror. I had a hard time feeling like I got to know the three women as characters, however, I was very drawn in to the mysteries of the house and the ghost. From the beginning I thought that the ghost was very unique, not very scary, but with definite purpose and not hesitant to show herself. This is all part of one of the many little mysteries that are unraveled. More than the ghost, I was interested in the many woman who had lived in the house when it was a rest home. The plot delves into the backstory of a few of the women who were related with letters and diary entries, but I think a lot more could have been developed in the women's past in order to intensify the horrors of the house. Overall, a quick, multifaceted mystery perfect for Halloween season.
The Mystery House is a fast paced mystery with many little twists and turns as well as elements of paranormal and psychological horror. I had a hard time feeling like I got to know the three women as characters, however, I was very drawn in to the mysteries of the house and the ghost. From the beginning I thought that the ghost was very unique, not very scary, but with definite purpose and not hesitant to show herself. This is all part of one of the many little mysteries that are unraveled. More than the ghost, I was interested in the many woman who had lived in the house when it was a rest home. The plot delves into the backstory of a few of the women who were related with letters and diary entries, but I think a lot more could have been developed in the women's past in order to intensify the horrors of the house. Overall, a quick, multifaceted mystery perfect for Halloween season.
simoneclark's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you, Eva Pohler, for the complimentary audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion! As a fan of mystery/suspense novels, I just had to have this book ;-) And you did not disappoint! I finished this book in one sitting. It has suspenseful, paranormal, and even a few romantic elements here and there.
I like the characters and the idea of flipping a haunted house. That was creative! I love the ending and what happens to the characters and the house. This is definitely a great first book in a series.
I like the characters and the idea of flipping a haunted house. That was creative! I love the ending and what happens to the characters and the house. This is definitely a great first book in a series.
arickman's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator (who is the author) did a good job. I do have to say that the police should have been called more than once in this story. I did enjoy the story and the 3 main characters and plan to check out more in this series.
oldsimoneaccount's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you, Eva Pohler, for the complimentary audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion! As a fan of mystery/suspense novels, I just had to have this book ;-) And you did not disappoint! I finished this book in one sitting. It has suspenseful, paranormal, and even a few romantic elements here and there.
I like the characters and the idea of flipping a haunted house. That was creative! I love the ending and what happens to the characters and the house. This is definitely a great first book in a series.
I like the characters and the idea of flipping a haunted house. That was creative! I love the ending and what happens to the characters and the house. This is definitely a great first book in a series.
royalraspberry's review against another edition
4.0
A good, quick read.
This was a nice, light read. I couldn't really get into the narrator, something about her irritated me the entire way through, but the characters were believable and well written, with a good (but a little predictable) twist and a nice cozy feel to the book.
This was a nice, light read. I couldn't really get into the narrator, something about her irritated me the entire way through, but the characters were believable and well written, with a good (but a little predictable) twist and a nice cozy feel to the book.