I've just finished my Goodrads giveaway The Ghost Illusion, and it was glorious. I'm not a lover of romance but, in this case it just fit in with the paranormal aspect of the story I didn't really notice it. If you are a lover of romantic thrillers, but sure to read this one when it is released. ( )

The Ghost Illusion by Kat Martin

Have you ever heard something go bump in the night? Seen a ghost? Wondered if you were really alone though you knew the house was empty? I have…and so has Dr. Eve St. Clair. This book has thrills, chills, and links to history that made it a fascinating read.

What I liked:
* Eve St. Clair: divorced, moved to England to live in the house she inherited from her uncle, setting up a new psychology practice, very uncomfortable in the house she is living in
* Ransom King: widow, billionaire, owner of Paranormal Investigations located in Seattle, still grieving, would like to know more about what lies beyond
* The Paranormal Investigations team and the parts they played in unearthing the cause of disturbances in Eve’s home and a nearby building
* Wondering if this is the first in a new series as there were characters mentioned that did not have parts in this story and characters that I would like to know more about that were integral to the book
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing that allowed tidbits to be exposed in a timely manner – they drew me in and made me want to know more
* The fact that the story was rooted in history and learning about a tragic event I had never heard of before
* Thinking about what might lie beyond and what happens after death…are there ghosts and entities and demons and such…or…not
* Thinking that there is a way that earthbound spirits, if they exist, might find their way to the light
* That there was closure at the end of the case that left me satisfied but wanting to know what will happen next in the lives of the Ransom, Eve, and the paranormal team

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about the side story that had nothing to do with the “haunting” but with evil living human predators

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars ( )

4.5 Stars
A fast-paced thriller with some supernatural romance and historical mystery mixed in, this novel was a page-turner. This was the first book by this author I have read, and I plan to keep reading other works by her now as well. The supernatural ghost story with the historical tidbits make this a perfect choice for the upcoming Halloween season. Only downside was the steady romance that took a very quick turn at the end. Overall, a truly suspenseful read with a solid setup for a sequel.

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