Review: The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco

Title: The Suffering

Series: The Girl from the Well #2

Previous book in this series: The Girl from the Well

Author: Rin Chupeco

Genre: YA, paranormal, horror

Publication date: September 8, 2015

Published by: Sourcebooks Fire

Source: For review from publishers via Netgalley

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Over the last year I've gone against faceless women, disfigured spirits, and grotesque revenants. Some people keep dangerous hobbies; skydiving and driving at monster truck rallies and glacier surfing. Me? I cast my soul into the churning waters of potential damnation and wait for a bite.

It’s been two years since Tark Halloway’s nightmare ended. Free from the evil spirit that haunted him all his life, he now aids the ghostly Okiku and avenges the souls of innocent children by hunting down their murderers. But when Okiku becomes responsible for a death at his high school, Tark begins to wonder if they’re no better than the killers they seek out.

When an old friend disappears in Aokigahara, Japan’s infamous ‘suicide forest’, both must resolve their differences and return to that country of secrets to find her.

Because there is a strange village inside Aokigahara, a village people claim does not exist. A village where strange things lie waiting.

A village with old ghosts and an ancient evil – one that may be stronger than even Okiku...

My rating: ★★★★★
The Suffering... Weeeeeee! Not usually something you say about a horror book, but I loved it!

So this is a sequel/companion book to The Girl from the Well that is, this time around, told in the POV of Tark, yay! I loved him in the last book and loved him even more in this one! I also loved that it was a male POV, which I always find refreshing and feel there should be more of... Just saying.

Review: Spider’s Revenge (Elemental Assassin #5) by Jennifer Estep

Title: Spider’s Revenge

Series: Elemental Assassin #5

Previous books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2) | Venom (#3) | Tangled Threads (#4)

Short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death (#1.5) | Wasted (#2.7) | Tangled Dreams (#3.5) | Tangled Schemes (#3.7) | Spider’s Nemesis (#4.5)

Author: Jennifer Estep

Genre: Adult, urban fantasy

Publication date: September 2011

Published by: Pocket Books

Source: Library book

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Synopsis:

Old habits die hard for assassins.

And I plan on murdering someone before the night is through.

Killing used to be my regular gig, after all. Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, assassin-for-hire. And I was very, very good at it. Now, I’m ready to make the one hit that truly matters: Mab Monroe, the dangerous Fire elemental who murdered my family when I was thirteen. Oh, I don’t think the mission will be easy, but turns out it’s a bit more problematic than expected. The bitch knows I’m coming for her. So now I’m up against the army of lethal bounty hunters Mab hired to track me down. She also put a price on my baby sister’s head. Keeping Bria safe is my first priority. Taking Mab out is a close second. Good thing I’ve got my powerful Ice and Stone magic—and my irresistible lover, Owen Grayson—to watch my back. This battle has been years in the making, and there’s a good chance I won’t survive. But if I’m going down, then Mab’s coming with me . . . no matter what I have to do to make that happen.

My rating: ★★★★★
Finally, the fight we've all been waiting for: The Spider vs Mab Monroe!

Review: Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin #4) by Jennifer Estep

Title: Tangled Threads

Series: Elemental Assassin #4

Previous books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2) | Venom (#3)

Short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death (#1.5) | Wasted (#2.7) | Tangled Dreams (#3.5) | Tangled Schemes (#3.7)

Author: Jennifer Estep

Genre: Adult, urban fantasy

Publication date: April 2011

Published by: Pocket Books

Source: Library book

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I’d rather face a dozen lethal assassins any night than deal with something as tricky, convoluted, and fragile as my feelings.

But here I am. Gin Blanco, the semi-retired assassin known as the Spider. Hovering outside sexy businessman Owen Grayson’s front door like a nervous teenage girl. One thing I like about Owen: he doesn’t shy away from my past—or my present. And right now I have a bull’s-eye on my forehead.

Cold-blooded Fire elemental Mab Monroe has hired one of the smartest assassins in the business to trap me. Elektra LaFleur is skilled and efficient, with deadly electrical elemental magic as potent as my own Ice and Stone powers. Which means there’s a fifty-fifty chance one of us won’t survive this battle. I intend to kill LaFleur—or die trying—because Mab wants the assassin to take out my baby sister, Detective Bria Coolidge, too.

The only problem is, Bria has no idea I’m her long-lost sibling... or that I’m the murderer she’s been chasing through Ashland for weeks. And what Bria doesn’t know just might get us both dead...

My rating: ★★★★★
The war between Mab Monroe and the Spider is finally on.

Review: Venom (Elemental Assassin #3) by Jennifer Estep

Title: Venom

Series: Elemental Assassin #3

Previous books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2)

Short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death (#1.5) | Wasted (#2.7)

Author: Jennifer Estep

Genre: Adult, urban fantasy

Publication date: September 2010

Published by: Pocket Books

Source: Library book

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What kind of assassin works pro bono?

It’s hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work. My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic when I need it most.

To the public, I’m Gin Blanco, owner of Ashland’s best barbecue joint. To my friends, I’m the Spider, retired assassin. I still do favors on the side. Like ridding a vampire friend of her oversized stalker—Mab’s right-hand goon who almost got me dead with his massive fists.

At least irresistible Owen Grayson is on my side. The man knows too much about me, but I’ll take my chances. Then there’s Detective Bria Coolidge, one of Ashland’s finest. Until recently, I thought my baby sister was dead. She probably thinks the same about me. Little does she know, I’m a cold-blooded killer . . . who is about to save her life.

My rating: ★★★★★
Our retired assassin known as the Spider sets out to help a friend with a problem.

Review: Terminal (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #4) by J.L. Bryan

Title: Terminal

Series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #4

Previous books in this series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper (#1) | Cold Shadows (#2) | The Crawling Darkness (#3)

Author: J.L. Bryan

Genre: Adult, paranormal, horror

Publication date: May 2015

Published by: J.L. Bryan

Source: E-book for review from author

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Ellie Jordan and her apprentice Stacey investigate a house in an elaborate planned community that was only half-built before it went bankrupt, leaving an instant ghost town with only a few residents. The entity haunting this house is a banshee that feeds on sadness and misery.

Unfortunately for Ellie, this is no simple haunting, but just one symptom of the cursed land on which the suburban community was built. The old railroad line running through the nearby woods might just be a conduit for lost souls, including dark spirits with ill intentions toward the living. Ellie soon finds herself facing one of the most complex and difficult hauntings she’s seen in her career.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Ellie Jordan's next job takes her to this neighborhood that was abandoned in the middle of building due to insufficient funds. Now, there are just a couple of people here and there, living in some of the complete houses. But it's all for the best, I suppose, seeing as how it turns out that the whole place is pretty much haunted--an abandoned railroad nearby, particularly.

Review: Roses Are Red; He's Dead (The Mellow Summers Series #9) by Janet McNulty

Title: Roses Are Red; He's Dead

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #9

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2) | An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (#3) | Three Little Ghosts (#4) | Oh Holy Ghost (#5) | Where Trouble Roams (#6) | Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove (#7) | Trick Or Treat Or Murder? (#8)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: February 2015

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned e-book

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Mel and Greg are on a romantic getaway when murder falls into their laps.

While spending time at an exclusive resort, Mel discovers a body, except when she tries to tell someone, it disappears. Soon the same body appears wherever she goes, and the other tourists, including Greg, believe that she has imagined the entire affair.

Can Mel solve the mystery before she, too, believes she has lost her mind?

My rating: ★★★★☆
In this little adventure Mel and Greg go on a very romantic, and I cannot tell you how excited I was! Lately, Greg hasn't been around all that much and I was so glad to finally get more Greg in this one. Yay! He is so sweet and such a gentlemen... I just love him!

Review: Trick Or Treat Or Murder? (The Mellow Summers Series #8) by Janet McNulty

Title: Trick Or Treat Or Murder?

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #8

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2) | An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (#3) | Three Little Ghosts (#4) | Oh Holy Ghost (#5) | Where Trouble Roams (#6) | Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove (#7)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: May 2013

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned e-book

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Halloween has arrived and so has everyone’s favorite ghost: Rachel. Invited to a Halloween party, Mel and her friends hope to enjoy a night of fun. The party soon turns sour when a man turns up dead during a murder mystery game.

While Detective Shorts is busy questioning everyone who attended the party, Mel and her friends start their own investigation. Soon they find themselves digging into secrets best forgotten—the hostess’ mysterious sister and a lost will—and an underground tunnel that the murderer used to sneak into the mansion. Will Mel be able to solve this case before the night ends and the killer disappears?

My rating: ★★★★☆
It's party time!

Halloween has come around and Mel, Greg, and Jackie have been invited to a Halloween party. Oh yeah, and Rachel tags along too (yup, she's back)! Everybody is having a great time when suddenly, one of the guests is killed right then and there, in front of everyone! Detective Shorts and some other officers in blue show up and start interrogating the guests, trying to figure out what the heck happened at the party. Mel herself stays out of it and lets the police do their job... HA! Did you actually fall for that? Because she totally did not do that, lol. Detective Shorts has pretty much resigned himself to getting Mel's help whether he likes it or not, so Mel goes off to investigate the murder her own way, with the help of her friends, of course. Drunk ghosts, evil twins (maybe?), and lost money... oh my!

Review: Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove (The Mellow Summers Series #7) by Janet McNulty

Title: Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #7

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2) | An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (#3) | Three Little Ghosts (#4) | Oh Holy Ghost (#5) | Where Trouble Roams (#6)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: May 2013

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned e-book

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While working at the Candle Shoppe, a man rushes in demanding to speak to Mel. He tells her that someone is trying to kill him and then drops dead. Though the coroner informs her it was a heart attack, Mel cannot get the man’s words out of her head.

Soon she is drawn to an abandoned inn that dates back to 1688 and the legend of Smiley’s Ghost. With the help of her friends, Mel explores the abandoned inn and soon finds herself being harassed by a black rider on a horse. Knowing that all is not as it seems, Mel must discover the secret of Smiley’s Ghost and the inn before she becomes the killer’s next target.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Back in town, some guy stumbles into the Candle Shoppe, frantic. He comes up to Mel and tells her that someone is out to get him, that someone wants to kill him. And then, suddenly, he drops dead... Literally. Detective Shorts once again tells Mel to stay out of it... But does she listen? Of course not, she's Mel! Haha. She feels compelled to unravel this mystery. I mean, this guy specifically sought her out, that's strange in and of itself, so yeah this piqued her interest. She soon finds herself immersed in an urban legend about a ghost named Smiley that, if you see him, you'll find yourself facing imminent death.

Review: Where Trouble Roams (The Mellow Summers Series #6) by Janet McNulty

Title: Where Trouble Roams

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #6

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2) | An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (#3) | Three Little Ghosts (#4) | Oh Holy Ghost (#5)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: April 2013

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned e-book

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Yee-Haw! Mel’s out west and murder isn’t far behind.

While on vacation with her aunt and Jackie on a dude ranch in South Dakota, a dead body shows up in her room. In an area she does not know very well it is up to Mel and her friends to solve the mystery. During the investigation Rachel shows up and so does the ghost of Jedidiah: a man who died in the late 1800s.

With one turn after another Mel soon finds herself on a treasure hunt. Can she and her friends solve the murder and find the treasure before the killer finds them?

My rating: ★★★☆☆
Mel and Jackie are off on vacation at a ranch with none other than Aunt Ethel. Crazy, I know. But things get even more interesting when Rachel shows up as well! So, they're getting all settled in their rooms when all of a sudden...

Review: Oh Holy Ghost (The Mellow Summers Series #5) by Janet McNulty

Title: Oh Holy Ghost

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #5

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2) | An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (#3) | Three Little Ghosts (#4)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: September 2012

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned E-book

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It's Christmas time and all Mel wants to do is spend it at home with her friends. But quiet isn't in the cards when she sees a woman get murdered during the Christmas Parade. But without a body, no one believes Mel and it's up to her to prove not only that a murder took place, but who the killer is. Can she solve the mystery in time for Christmas dinner? Find out in the fifth installment of the Mellow Summers Series.

My rating: ★★★★★
Mel and her friends are having a great time at the parade when BAM! Mel suddenly sees this woman being murdered! Mel races to the scene of the crime only to find... Absolutely nothing. No body, no killer... Nothing. So Mel sets out to solve the mystery and prove that a murder really did take place. But will she find anything? Will anyone believe her?

Review: Three Little Ghosts (The Mellow Summers Series #4) by Janet McNulty

Title: Three Little Ghosts

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #4

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2) | An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (#3)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: September 2012

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned E-book

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In this fourth book in the Mellow Summers Series Mel finds herself on a new mystery with the ghosts of three little girls.

While at the library investigating a ghost story for Tiny, a woman is murdered. As the investigation intensifies, Mel discovers that the victim was not so innocent after all. Embarking on one twist after another, Mel tries to find the murderer and help the three girls cross over.

My rating: ★★★★★
Tiny seeks Mel out when he sees the ghost of a little girl at the library. Mel goes to check things out when things take an unexpected turn... Mel is just minding her business, talking to three mischievous little girls, when BAM! Someone is murdered practically before her eyes! So now does she not only have the three little ghosts to take care of, but she also decides to investigate the murder of this woman. Yes, Detective Shorts told her to stay out of it, and yes, Mel decided to investigate anyway. Lol.

Review: An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (The Mellow Summers Series #3) by Janet McNulty

Title: An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #3

Previous books in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (#1) | Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (#2)

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: May 2012

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned E-book

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Rachel is back. And so is trouble.

Mel wakes up covered in blood and with a knife in her hand. She has no memory of what happened. Rachel gets word about it in the spirit world and decides to help Mel out. Now the prime suspect in a murder investigation, it is up to Mel's friends to prove her innocence. But can a ghost get Mel off the hook and catch the real killer?

My rating: ★★★★★
In this next installment in the Mellow Summers series, Mel wakes up in a creepy motel room, covered in blood, holding a bloody knife! Holy crap! What?! So naturally the cops think she killed someone, but with no concrete evidence (not even a freakin' body!) they have to let Mel go. So it's up to her (with the help other friends, and Rachel! She back!) to clear her name and find out who the heck did this to her.

Review: Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (The Mellow Summers Series #2) by Janet McNulty

Title: Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails

Series: The Mellow Summers Series #2

Previous book in this series: Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice

Author: Janet McNulty

Genre: Adult, paranormal, cozy mystery

Publication date: April 2012

Published by: Janet McNulty

Source: Owned E-book

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Mellow Summers has already solved one murder mystery when she met the ghost Rachel. But now that Rachel has gone, Mellow hopes to continue with a normal life. But normal is not in her future. One night Timothy shows up claiming to have been murdered. Now Mellow must help another ghost solve a mystery. At the same time, various businesses have experienced thefts of small, but valuable items. Even the Candle Shoppe is a victim. In investigating Timothy's murder and the many thefts, Mellow is led to the dreaded and haunted Pen Mill's Estate. Can she solve both mysteries before she gets scared out of her wits?

My rating: ★★★★☆
Mellow thought her days of talking to ghosts was in the past. Boy was she wrong! Thanks to Rachel's recommendation, Timothy comes to Mel's apartment claiming to have been murdered and wanting her help to solve the murder. She concedes, somewhat reluctantly, only to later realize that there is more to this mystery than just murder.

Review: Hunting Season (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #4) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Hunting Season

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #4

Previous books in this series: Night of the Living Dante (#0.5) | Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2) | Stakeout (#2.5) | Evil Red (#2.6) | Bad Blood (#3)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: March 3rd 2015

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: E-ARC for review from author

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It’s better to be a hunter, not prey.

Ever since her partner was kidnapped, Aurora Sky has been on a personal mission to get him back. To do that she needs the vampire responsible for destroying her life.

In order to have a snowball’s chance at success, she’ll have to team up with her most loyal friends, including a certain vampire in black with a provoking talent for distraction.

Old cravings aren’t easily quenched, nor past passions.

With knowledge comes danger and Aurora is at risk on all sides.

My rating: ★★★★☆
With Dante gone, it is up to Aurora and her friends to hatch a plan and get him back. Along the way, they also set out to discover what really is going on in the Agency with Jared and Melcher, though they have a pretty good idea. Seriously, those crazy people -_- But this book was great, like always! :)

Review: Night of the Living Dante (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #0.5) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Night of the Living Dante

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #0.5

Books in this series: Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2) | Stakeout (#2.5) | Evil Red (#2.6) | Bad Blood (#3) | Hunting Season (#4)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: March 3rd 2015

Published by: Nikki Jefford

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Synopsis:

Dante has just been assigned Aurora Sky's mentor. Before they meet, he goes on a mission up north in the Alaska interior with his old partner and informant, Janine.

Full of thrills, chills, and... Dante!

FREE bonus Dante story (approximately 5,000 words) at the end of Hunting Season on all pre-order and release week sales.

Deal ends Monday, March 9, 2015.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Night of the Living Dante takes place before Dante and Aurora meet, and I was super excited to read this little novella!

Review: A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard

Title: A Place Beyond

Series: The Danaan Trilogy #3

Previous books in this series: The Forgotten Ones (#1) | Stone of Destiny (#2)

Author: Laura Howard

Genre: New Adult, paranormal, mythology

Publication date: October 2014

Published by: Laura Howard

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The time has come. Allison's quest to save her mother from Aoife's wicked enchantment will test everything she believes in. Who is trustworthy in the land of the Fair Folk, the Tuatha de Danaan? It's up to Allison, along with her ragtag host of allies, to unravel the truth.

Journey along and discover the power of love and duty as Allison faces the most difficult trial of her life.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Allison still can't believe what happened to her father when they went to fight Aoife. What Allison doesn't know is that the fight isn't over, and this time it means succumbing to Aoife and not helping her mother,or beating her. For good.

Review: Perception (Clarity #2) by Kim Harrington

Title: Perception

Series: Clarity #2

Previous book in this series: Clarity

Author: Kim Harrington

Genre: YA, paranormal, mystery

Publication date: March 2012

Published by: Scholastic - Point

Source: Own Signed Hardcover

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When you can see things others can't, what do you do when someone's watching you?

Everybody knows about Clarity "Clare" Fern. She's the psychic girl in school, the one who can place her hands on something and see hidden visions from the past.

Only Clare would rather not be a celebrity. She prefers hanging back, observing. Her gift is not a game to her.

But then someone starts playing with her head . . . and heart. Messages and gifts from a secret admirer crop up everywhere Clare turns. Could they be from Gabriel, the gorgeous boy who gets Clare's pulse racing? Or from Justin, Clare's hopeful ex-boyfriend who'd do anything to win her back?

One thing is certain. Clare needs to solve this mystery, and soon. Because the messages are becoming sinister, and a girl in town has suddenly disappeared.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Clarity has gotten even more famous after what happened during the summer, with all the murders and how she helped catch the killers. That book was amazing, by the way, and this one was no different!

Review: The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3) by J.L. Bryan

Title: The Crawling Darkness

Series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3

Previous books in this series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper (#1) | Cold Shadows (#2)

Author: J.L. Bryan

Genre: Adult, paranormal, horror

Publication date: February 5th, 2015

Published by: J.L. Bryan

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Ghost removal specialist Ellie Jordan must face a dangerous, shape-shifting entity that she and Calvin have encountered once before, with tragic results. The spirit has the power to reach into the minds of living and feed on their fears, taking the shape of their worst nightmares, and it has awoken in search of new victims.

Now Ellie must try to succeed where she and her mentor failed before, and try to defeat the twisted and powerful old ghost before it can claim another soul for its collection.

My rating: ★★★★★
WARNING: Creepy pictures ahead!

With each book that comes out, this series just keeps getting better and better! This book was one of the best, if not the best, horror book I have ever read!

2015 Reading Challenges

Another year, another million and a half reading challenges ;) Here are the ones I am signing up for this year! I'll also be keeping track of all the books read on this page.

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January:

1. The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3) by J.L. Bryan
2. Clarity by Kim Harrington
3. The Haunting Season by Michelle Muto
4. Perception (Clarity #2) by Kim Harrington
5. Down Under with the Hottie (Investigating the Hottie #3) by Juli Alexander
6. Horror Business by Ryan Bradford
7. A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard

February:

8. Love, Lattes and Mutants (Mutants #1) by Sandra Cox
9. Slayers by C.J. Hill
10. The Third Twin by C.J. Omololu
11. Hunting Season (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #4) by Nikki Jefford
12. Night of the Living Dante (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #0.5) by Nikki Jefford
13. Unfed (Undead #2) by Kirsty McKay
14. Sugar And Spice And Not So Nice (The Mellow Summers Series #1) by Janet McNulty
15. Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (The Mellow Summers Series #2) by Janet McNulty
16. Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childs
17. An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (The Mellow Summers Series #3) by Janet McNulty
18. Three Little Ghosts (The Mellow Summers Series #4) by Janet McNulty
19. Oh Holy Ghost (The Mellow Summers Series #5) by Janet McNulty
20. Lunatic Detective (Lunatic Life #2) by Sharon Sala
21. Where Trouble Roams (The Mellow Summers Series #6) by Janet McNulty
22. Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove (The Mellow Summers Series #7) by Janet McNulty

March:

23. Trick Or Treat Or Murder? (The Mellow Summers Series #8) by Janet McNulty
24. Roses Are Red; He's Dead (The Mellow Summers Series #9) by Janet McNulty
25. Cold Burn of Magic (Black Blade #1) by Jennifer Estep
26. Lunatic Revenge (Lunatic Life #3) by Sharon Sala
27. Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin #1) by Jennifer Estep
28. Don't Stay Up Late: A Fear Street Novel by R.L. Stine
29. Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin #2) by Jennifer Estep
30. Venom (Elemental Assassin #3) by Jennifer Estep
31. Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin #4) by Jennifer Estep
32. Spider’s Revenge (Elemental Assassin #5) by Jennifer Estep
33. Forget Me by K.A. Harrington

April:

34. Terminal (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #4) by J.L. Bryan

May:

35. Shinigami Eyes by Cheree & Adam Smith
36. Ten by Gretchen McNeil

June:

37. When Lightning Strikes (1-800-Where-R-You #1) by Meg Cabot
38. Freak Show (The Nightshade Cases #1) by Patti Larsen
39. Camp Cauldron by Juli Alexander
40. Valentine's Day Sucks by Juli Alexander
41. The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks
42. The Shattering by Karen Healey
43. Impostor (Slide #2) by Jill Hathaway
44. Dollhouse by Anya Allyn

July:

45. Winging It! (Confessions of an Angel-In-Training #1) by Shel Delisle
46. No Angel by Helen Keeble
47. Shadow (Paper Gods #0.5) by Amanda Sun
48. Demonosity by Amanda Ashby
49. The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
50. Dead Girl Walking by Sharon Sant
51. Adventures in Funeral Crashing by Milda Harris
52. Adventures of a Graveyard Girl (Funeral Crashing #2) by Milda Harris
53. Paxton Private Investigations by Juli Alexander

August:

54. Powerless (The Hero Agenda #1) by Tera Lynn Childs & Tracy Deebs
55. Adventures in Murder Chasing (Funeral Crashing #3) by Milda Harris
56. Loyalist to a Fault (The Dead Kid Detective Agency #3) by Evan Munday
57. I'm with Cupid (Switched at First Kiss #1) by Anna Staniszewski
58. Cassidy Jones and the Secret Formula (Cassidy Jones Adventures #1) by Elise Stokes
59. Double, Double, Nothing But Trouble (Mellow Summers #10) by Janet McNulty
60. Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift (Cassidy Jones Adventures #2) by Elise Stokes
61. New Girl (Anti-Heroes #1) by by Louise Bohmer & K.H. Koehler
62. Adventures in Double Dating (Funeral Crashing #1.1) by Milda Harris

September:

63. The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco
64. The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco
65. The Soul Thief (Angel of Death Series #1) by Majanka Verstraete
66. House of Whispers (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #5) by J.L. Bryan
67. The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts (The Unbelievables #1) by K.C. Tansley
68. The Lost Girl (Fear Street Relaunch #3) by R.L. Stine

October:

69. Dark Heart of Magic (Black Blade #2)by Jennifer Estep
70. Asylum by Madeleine Roux
71. The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan

November:

72. The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5)
73. The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan
74. The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan
75. The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan

December:

76. My Fairly Dangerous Godmother (My Fair Godmother #3) by Janette Rallison

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I LOVE mythology, and I am super excited to be hosting this challenge this year! "The challenge is to read as many full-length novels as you can that have a prominent mythology theme."

My goal: Titan Level: 11-20 Mythology Books

1. A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard {Irish}
2. Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childs {Greek}
3. Winging It! (Confessions of an Angel-In-Training #1) by Shel Delisle
4. No Angel by Helen Keeble
5. Shadow (Paper Gods #0.5) by Amanda Sun {Japanese}
6. The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
7. The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco {Japanese}
8. The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco {Japanese}
9. The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan {Norse}
10. The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5) {Greek & Roman}
11. The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan 
    {Greek & Egyptian}
12. The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan 
    {Greek & Egyptian}
13. The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan 
    {Greek & Egyptian}

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I LOVE this challenge! Witches are my favorites supernatural creatures and I just adore magic! The challenge is to read "...Any full length book that includes a witch as a main character or includes major witchcraft elements counts. They may be fiction or non-fiction..."

My goal: Maiden: Read 6 – 10 Witchy Books

1. The Shattering by Karen Healey
2. New Girl (Anti-Heroes #1) by by Louise Bohmer & K.H. Koehler

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If you've been here for a while you know how much I LOVE the horror genre, be it in books or movies! I just love it! SO when I found this challenge I KNEW I had to join! I am SO excited! "The horror genre is subjective, but a good guideline to follow is whether a book is regularly shelved as horror on Goodreads."

My goal: Fearless Reader: 11-15 Horror Books

1. The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3) by J.L. Bryan
2. Terminal (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #4) by J.L. Bryan
3. The Haunting Season by Michelle Muto
4. Horror Business by Ryan Bradford
5. Don't Stay Up Late: A Fear Street Novel by R.L. Stine
6. Shinigami Eyes by Cheree & Adam Smith
7. Ten by Gretchen McNeil
8. The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco
9. The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco
10. The Lost Girl (Fear Street Relaunch #3) by R.L. Stine
11. House of Whispers (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #5) by J.L. Bryan
12. Asylum by Madeleine Roux
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"The goal is to read fairytale retellings, but if you want you can also pick other retellings. It’s up to you what you count as a fairytale." I love fairytale retellings! I'm hoping I'll get a couple of books in this year! I'm thinking Cinder by Marissa Meyer...

My goal: Prince Charming: 1 – 4 books

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I love re-reading books, as I've mentioned before! SO I thought this challenge was great! Basically... "any genre, length or format of book counts, as long as it's a re-read." No set number of books (though I'd like to read at least 5); just read as many as you'd like/can! You're supposed to make a list of books you want to re-read, but that wouldn't exactly work for me seeing as how I'm a big time mood reader especially when it comes to re-reads! So I'll be listing the books down below as I read them :)

1. Clarity by Kim Harrington
2. Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childs
3. The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan
   
4. The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan

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"The goal: To read as many prequels and sequels as you can. You set your goal at whatever number works for you. Novellas count, either prequels or sequels (i.e. #0.5, #1.5, #2.5, etc)." So this challenge is based on a point system, not on a set number of books: "1 point for each prequel or sequel novella read and reviewed, 2 points for each full-length sequel read and reviewed, 10 points for completing and reviewing a full series (doesn't require novellas), and you do not get points for the first book in a series."

My goal: 76-100 points: Professional

1. Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper Series by J.L. Bryan
• The Crawling Darkness (Book #3) [2 points]
• Terminal (Book #4) [2 points]
• House of Whispers (Book #5) [2 points]
2. Perception (Clarity #2) by Kim Harrington [2 points + 10 points]
3. Down Under with the Hottie (Investigating the Hottie #3) by Juli Alexander [2 points]
4. A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard [2 points + 10 points]
5. Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Series by Nikki Jefford
• Hunting Season (Book #4) [2 points]
• Night of the Living Dante (Book #0.5) [1 point]
6. Unfed (Undead #2) by Kirsty McKay [2 points + 10 points]
7. The Mellow Summers Series by Janet McNulty
• Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (Book #2) [2 points]
• An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (Book #3) [2 points]
• Three Little Ghosts (Book #4) [2 points]
• Oh Holy Ghost (Book #5) [2 points]
• Where Trouble Roams (Book #6) [2 points]
• Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove (Book #7) [2 points]
• Trick Or Treat Or Murder? (Book #8) [2 points]
• Roses Are Red; He's Dead (Book #9) [2 points]
• Double, Double, Nothing But Trouble (Book #10) [2 points]
8. Lunatic Life Series by Sharon Sala
• Lunatic Detective (Book #2) [2 points]
• Lunatic Revenge (Book #3) [2 points]
9. Fear Street Series by R.L. Stine
• Don't Stay Up Late [2 points]
• The Lost Girl [2 points]
10. Elemental Assassin Series by Jennifer Estep
• Web of Lies (Book #2) [2 points]
• Venom (Book #3) [2 points]
• Tangled Threads (Book #4) [2 points]
• Spider’s Revenge (Book #5) [2 points]
11. Camp Cauldron (Stirring Up Trouble) by Juli Alexander [1 point]
12. Impostor (Slide #2) by Jill Hathaway [2 points]
13. Shadow (Paper Gods #0.5) by Amanda Sun [1 point]
14. Funeral Crashing series by Milda Harris
• Adventures in Double Dating (Book #1.1) [1 point]
• Adventures of a Graveyard Girl (Book #2) [2 points]
• Adventures in Murder Chasing (Book #3) [2 points]
15. Loyalist to a Fault (The Dead Kid Detective Agency #3) by Evan Munday [2 points]
16. Cassidy Jones Adventures by Elise Stokes
• Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift (Book #2) [2 points]
17. The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco [2 points]
18. Dark Heart of Magic (Black Blade #2)by Jennifer Estep
19. The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan
20. The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan

Total points so far: ...

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This challenge is perfect for me! It is just what I need! I am determined to finish at least 4 series this year! I've always been a huge fan of series books, but I end up starting them and never getting around to finishing them. That's why I originally started this reading challenge. This is a challenge to finish up those unfinished series books!

My goal: Level 4 (Expert series reader): Complete 4 or more series

1. Clarity by Kim Harrington
• Perception (Book #2)
2. The Danaan Trilogy by Laura Howard
• A Place Beyond (Book #3)
3. Undead by Kirsty McKay
• Unfed (Book #2)
4. Impostor (Slide #2) by Jill Hathaway
5. The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5)
6. The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan

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My goal: Easy as Pie: 1-5 Challenges (Entered & Completed)

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Oh gods, I think I went a little overboard with the reading challenges... *gulps* Someone send help! Haha, kidding ;) But seriously, I might have gone slightly insane, lol.

I'd love to know what challenges you've signed up for, if any! Let me know! :)