A review by peggyemi
Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry

3.0

Be My Ghost is the first book in the new Haunted Haven Mystery series by author Carol J. Perry. I thought this was a good start to a new series. I liked the premise of the main character inheriting an inn that is home to a number of ghosts. Maureen Doherty has lost her job in Boston as a retail buyer when her employer closes. Just when she is trying to figure out what was next, Maureen gets notified that she inherited an Inn in Haven Florida. Maureen was a likable character and I enjoyed her journey. She is independent, focused and she has a wonderful dog Finn, who is a character in his own right. The secondary cast of characters is made up of a number of long-term residents, a few otherworldly residents, as well some of the citizens of Haven.

What surprised me was the mystery. I figured out the identity of the killer early on in the story. For me, I thought it was obvious in the way this particular character behaved. Although, I did enjoy it as Maureen and her employee Ted tried to figure out who was attempting to frame each of them for murder.

I enjoyed the first book enough to come back and see what the author has in store for book two.

I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through NetGalley. The thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.