Be My Ghost
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4.4 • 132 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Maureen Doherty and her golden retriever Finn have taken possession of a charming old inn—only to discover that it’s already possessed by tenants whose lease on life already ran out . . .
Maureen’s career as a sportswear buyer hits a snag just before Halloween, when the department store declares bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Finn’s lost his way as a guide dog after flunking his test for being too friendly and easily distracted. Sadly, only one of them can earn unemployment, so Maureen’s facing a winter of discontent in Boston—when she realizes she can’t afford her apartment.
Salvation comes when she receives a mysterious inheritance: an inn in Haven, Florida. A quaint, scenic town on the Gulf of Mexico hidden away from the theme parks, Maureen believes it’s a good place to make a fresh start with a new business venture. But she gets more than she bargained for when she finds a dead body on her property—and meets some of the inn’s everlasting tenants in the form of ghosts who offer their otherworldly talents in order to help her solve the mystery . . .
Praise for Carol J. Perry
“A fast-paced cozy that entertains from start to finish. A great read!”
—Suspense Magazine on Bells, Spells, and Murders
“Carol J. Perry writes with alacrity, casting a spell that will leave readers old and new bewitched, beguiled, and begging for more.”
—Criminal Element on Final Exam: A Witch City Mystery
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Maureen Doherty—the smart, forthright protagonist of this exceptional paranormal cozy launch from Perry (the Witch City mysteries)—has worked at a Boston department store for 10 years. Shortly after it goes out of business, Maureen receives a letter from a law firm in Haven, Fla., informing her she has inherited Penelope Josephine Gray's estate, consisting of the century-old, and reportedly haunted, Haven House Inn. Maureen has no idea who Miss Gray is. However, with no other options, she packs up and heads for Haven. Within hours, she discovers a prominent ghost hunter's lifeless body on the inn's front porch. The police, led by unimaginative Officer Frank Hubbard, target Maureen and several members of the staff as potential murderers. Maureen is a breath of fresh air in the cozy world: no ruminating on her looks or past tragic loves, no drowning her sorrows in cookies and cake. The ghosts, in a refreshing departure from most paranormal cozies, don't take center stage, and entertaining subplots, such as her efforts to discover why Miss Gray left her the inn, keep the pages turning. Readers will look forward to Maureen's further adventures.
Customer Reviews
Be My Ghost
Good story, well written. That said, Carol J. Perry should learn something about cooking if she's going to make it part of a story. Toasting a powdered sugar donut is completely impractical. Her description of potato peeling is laughable.
Very enjoyable
What I liked most about this book was the main character’s no nonsense attitude. She was flakey or overly emotional. This made suspending my disbelief easy to do. I hoped there was a sequel and there is, so I ordered it immediately.
Be My Ghost
Loved this first in the new series story. Very enjoyable cozy mystery. Looking forward to the next one.