An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness . . .
A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach . . .
In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle's and aunt's murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle's eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning the reasons for her uncle's paranoia. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly--as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek--are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended.
In present day Newton Creek, whispers of a family curse still cling to the century-old, abandoned property of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after her mother's passing, she is intent on solving the mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still plague the property. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.
Review:
Jaime Jo Wright amazes me at how she can write intriguing dual timeline stories. I always look forward to seeing how she is going to tie the two very different storylines together. I love the Gothic elements that are present in these stories, and there are plenty here: a foreboding mansion, murder, a spine-tingling atmosphere, and of course, mysteries to solve. There were some surprising events in both stories that I didn’t see coming, which is what I like best. I believe my favorite character was Milo who is the autistic son of Zane and very much a part of the mystery of present day Traeger Hall. He shows love that is unconditional and much needed in Jennie’s life. I also loved that Ms. Wright included her own beloved cat, Foo, in the story. I’d recommend reading this for fans of dual timelines, mystery, and eerie atmosphere stories. I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. mention of abuse, brutal murder
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