A review by spootilious
Ghostly Echoes by William Ritter

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 

Read: April 27, 2023
 Title: Ghostly Echoes
 Series: Jackaby #3
 Author: William Ritter
 Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Paranormal
 Rating: 3.5/5
 Review: 

Ritter jumps into the third book of the series in full force. Like books 1 and 2 we continue with out favorite detective and his assistance. Ghostly echoes is slightly different than the others however. While in book 1 and 2, Ritter seemed to have fun with the playful banter and outlandish cases of his characters… In Book 3 everything seems to be coming together to form a dastardly plot that will no doubt continue into book 4. 

Ghostly Echoes is darker and has a bit more of a serious tone than the beginning books but does not seem to suffer from it in the least. The banter among characters is still as humorous and endearing as ever, only the stakes are set about a bit higher (pun intended). 

I’ve loved this series immensely and continue to do so. I can’t wait to start book 4 😊 

 Quotes: 

“There is something humbling about knowing that an entity capable of moving mountains and reshaping continents still takes the time to tend to the smallest patch of dirt. Little things matter. Footsteps matter.” 

“Kindness is an act of bravery, I think, just as hatred is an act of fear.” 

“Good things come to those who bring them along in the first place.”