Setting: Danforth Putnam, an elite boarding school located on a private island off the coast of New England.
Main characters: Sam, an insurance investigator and former marine who's tough, perceptive, sarcastic, haunted, and funny; and Harriet, a teen reporter with epilepsy who's determined, smart, and spunky, Sam's looking into the theft of a rare book, and Harriet's investigating an incident of bullying when their paths intersect. Dark and strange things at Danforth Putnam surprise them both.
My thoughts: This book is a fun combination of mystery, detective fiction and supernatural horror. There's good suspense and lots of humorous moments, and it reads fast. I loved Sam's snarkiness and Harriet's stubborn fearlessness. And there's a very explosive demonic twist at the end that I was NOT expecting. But I thought it was a good one. I ended up really liking this book. It's an entertaining summer read.
Happy Reading!
That is a creepy cover; glad you seemed to enjoy this one.
ReplyDeleteI did like it. I always like that mix of supernatural and mystery. :)
DeleteThe title is certainly intriguing as is the cover and your review seems to indicate that the book lives up to them.
ReplyDeleteI thought it did. :)
DeleteI love a good supernatural mystery. Plus, the characters sound great. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch likable characters! I hope Lloyd writes another book with them in it. :)
DeleteWell this sounds interesting! I'm curious about the strange things happening at the boarding school.
ReplyDeleteVery dark and strange things. :)
DeleteThe characters sound like an interesting bunch in this.
ReplyDeleteI loved the characters!
DeleteI do like books that have just a bit of a paranormal element. I like the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteI really like that paranormal element in books, too. :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful mashup of genres! Lovely review, Lark
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun combination!
DeleteHad pretty much no experience with horror but I really enjoyed Darcy Coates' The Haunting of Ashburn House. It's horror but not too extreme and Friends of the Devil sounds similar where the main characters are interesting and likeable.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't too extreme with the horror element either. I didn't find it scary, just a bit of supernatural suspense which I always like.
DeleteVery interesting cover, glad you enjoyed it!!
ReplyDeleteI was in the mood for a little bit of supernatural fun.
DeleteYou had me at the setting - somehow school settings are always a draw for me. And add the other elements - will make a note of this one for fall.
ReplyDeleteSchool settings are always a huge draw for me, too! :D
DeleteOooh, I love a good school mystery! And mix it with supernatural, well....
ReplyDeleteI just enjoyed this one. It's not deep or literary, but I thought it was entertaining and fun. :)
DeleteSounds like a great time of year for this one! I'll check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteIt'd be a good October read! :)
DeleteNot my preferred genre of books but it does sound exciting.
ReplyDeleteYou have to like the supernatural thing to enjoy this one, that's for sure. :)
DeleteThis sounds interesting! While I don't usually do supernatural books this has enough mystery elements that I think I would like it.
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment about Barbara Michaels on my blog and Into the Darkness is one of my favorites! It's coming up soon and I can't wait. It's between that and Shattered Silk for my absolute favorite from her.
Ooh...Shattered Silk is a good one! I love that one, too. I need to pull that one off my shelf and reread it. :D
DeleteHarriet and Sam are such an odd couple, but I want to see how they work together in the book!
ReplyDeleteI liked them both for different reasons. And their friendship at the end makes me hope for another book about them.
DeleteThis sounds like such an entertaining read. I think I would enjoy seeing Sam and Harriet in action. Great review!
ReplyDeleteSam and Harriet are very likable. And that crazy twist at the end still makes me shake my head...and smile.
DeleteMystery and supernatural horror. Sounds like my kind of books to read! ;D
ReplyDeleteYes! It's a very fun combination. :)
DeleteOh this sounds like a great read for this time of the year. Isn't that cover striking!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good book for fall!
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