HAUNTINGLY Grand

Ghost Killer Series, Margaret Millmore

The dual novels of the “Ghost Killer,” series could not be more packed with excitement. The initial installment, “What Haunts Me,” introduces the reader to a world of paranormal fears, possibility, and conflicts. George begins to learn the constraints and limits of a power he never thought possible, but will it sap his sanity as the undead creatures begin to claw away at his soul? Besides the horde of ghoulish enemies, George finds himself in the presence of a cast of delightful misfits that add to the general enjoyment of this wonderful book.

To continue the narrative in the second novel, “The Edge of the Cemetery,” the author (Margaret Millmore), introduces a swathe of additional possibilities and revitalises the horrors of her earlier work. This book is not a frightening read, but the blend of death and combat brings a macabre action to the “Ghost Killer,” series.

AND luckily for us, there’s a third novel in the series being released quite soon called, “What Hunts Me.” Here’s a sneaky look at the blurb:

Secreted away in the attic of the large Edwardian house in San Francisco owned by the Watchers, a box is discovered, containing various documents from ghost killers dating back more than ninety years. Among those missives are letters, some photographs, and a diary dated in 1915, belonging to George Sinclair of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania. The letters chronicle an epic journey from Pennsylvania to San Francisco along the route of the newly opened Lincoln Highway. However, the diary also indicates something more sinister might have transpired. It contains strange drawings and nonsensical writings, but the final entry is loud and clear; George is a ghost killer and he is being hunted. Modern-day George Sinclair knows there is nothing coincidental in his world, and this discovery could be the key to his unknown paternal heritage—1915 George was probably his great-grandfather.

George and Phil James travel to Houtzdale to investigate, and the more they learn, the more they realize something horrible happened in 1915 and it directly involved George’s great-grandfather. More importantly, they discover a monstrous creature, who 1915 George thought he killed, has risen from its grave and is now on a murderous rampage in search of something. The only clues are in the letters, diary, and photographs. George and Phil follow the path indicated in the letters in pursuit of the creature, with Billy eventually joining in.

They find themselves embroiled in a hundred year old mystery, which grows beyond a reanimated monstrous creature. Mysterious supernatural forces are in play, and the discovery of very dangerous stones and an even more dangerous artifact propel the ghost killers into a fight for their lives.

Sounds great!

Highlights:

Setting: the description and depth of San Francisco is a delight.

Characters: From the devils to the heroes, each character is emotive and inspiring.

Compilation: as the series progresses, new terrors and trials are introduced as the conflicts pile up on one another.

Get book 1, "What Haunts Me," here:  What Haunts Me