Nikki Quinn is a fighter. Surrounded by personal chaos and watching the life of her best friend fall apart, Nikki manages to struggle onward through a mystery swirling around a haunted house, very real paranormal activity, and reincarnation. Drawing on a re-interpretation of ancient Ireland and the bravery of the people who lived through dark times in its history, this engaging, modern tale is told in first-person.

Nikki (Nyokna Quinn-Ulmschneider, to be exact) is an unlikely combination of Irish and Navajo (read: in tune with those spooky things that go bump in the night), mother to a young daughter, and survivor of an impending divorce she’s trying to keep from being bitter for the sake of her daughter as well as her own sanity. Starting a new job leads her to sexy Irish-American Michael Williams, a workaholic who lost his wife to tragedy and has been emotionally shuttered ever since. When her dear friend Stephanie dies, Nikki inherits not only her friend’s house but also a dangerously charming ghost named Paddy Doyle…with whom both Nikki and Stephanie are irrevocably entwined from their past lives. As the present rushes in threatening to overwhelm Nikki, she must make hard decisions in the face of a changing reality. Nothing in Nikki’s life is coincidence. Her personal life and work life collide, exploding into a complex, frightening mystery.

Lucas creates memorable scenes and vividly-drawn characters (the menacing, possibly insane Ritter is unforgettable from his first description). The middle of the story bogs down with unnecessary detail and pages of filler that sometimes reveal useful information that drives the storyline forward—but sometimes not. Overall, however, this is a compelling tale that reads easily and ends with emotional satisfaction.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
• Book Length: Novel
• Language: English
• ISBN: d1983

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