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A review by marjma2014
Ghosts of Lock Tower by Jack Massa
5.0
This is the third book in the Abby Renshaw series and my first introduction to author Jack Massa.
I'm so glad I discovered this author. Jack Massa's magical writing is really up my street. I loved the character of Abby (who is on the cusp of eighteen but not your ordinary girl!) and all the subsidiary characters including her loveable grandma. Even Abby's car Veronica has a character of its own as she names it too!
It's a quirky tale - think frog monster - so if you like quirky you will like this. There is magic, two different magical societies, sigils, tarot, seances , astral projection, psychic abilities, 'egregore (thought forms,) etc, with some lovely touches of humour.
To add to the story mix there is also a murder on campus and a Nazi ghost. Abby's blossoming romance and an ex in the picture - better not say anymore for fear of spoiling it for you.
All in all a well written, engaging book, with a great heroine to cheer for.
There is an interesting author's note at the end of the book about the locations: 'Harmony Springs is fictional, although based on some actual places in central Florida.'
'Lock Tower is based on the real Bok Tower in Lake Wales... '
All sounds fascinating I like narratives that are based on real places and people.
M J Book Reviews
I'm so glad I discovered this author. Jack Massa's magical writing is really up my street. I loved the character of Abby (who is on the cusp of eighteen but not your ordinary girl!) and all the subsidiary characters including her loveable grandma. Even Abby's car Veronica has a character of its own as she names it too!
It's a quirky tale - think frog monster - so if you like quirky you will like this. There is magic, two different magical societies, sigils, tarot, seances , astral projection, psychic abilities, 'egregore (thought forms,) etc, with some lovely touches of humour.
To add to the story mix there is also a murder on campus and a Nazi ghost. Abby's blossoming romance and an ex in the picture - better not say anymore for fear of spoiling it for you.
All in all a well written, engaging book, with a great heroine to cheer for.
There is an interesting author's note at the end of the book about the locations: 'Harmony Springs is fictional, although based on some actual places in central Florida.'
'Lock Tower is based on the real Bok Tower in Lake Wales... '
All sounds fascinating I like narratives that are based on real places and people.
M J Book Reviews