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Gilda Joyce #5
Gilda Joyce: The Bones of the Holy
When Gilda Joyce's mother announces her engagement to a man from St. Augustine, Florida, Gilda is appalled. She hasn't even given him the "Joyce Family Application" yet! But as the wedding preparations get under way, Gilda realizes she has much bigger concerns. Why does her soon-to-be stepdad keep calling Mrs. Joyce by his ex-wife's name? And why is Mrs. Joyce acting like she's possessed?
With only a few short days before her mother says "I do," Gilda knows this much for it's going to take every ounce of her sleuthing skill and psychic savvy to solve this one!
With only a few short days before her mother says "I do," Gilda knows this much for it's going to take every ounce of her sleuthing skill and psychic savvy to solve this one!
304 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2011
About the author
Jennifer Allison
16 books179 followersJennifer Allison is the author of the Edgar-nominated GILDA JOYCE: PSYCHIC INVESTIGATOR mystery series for readers age nine and up (www.gildajoyce.com). The first book in her new series, IGGY LOOMIS: SUPERKID IN TRAINING (www.iggyloomis.com), focuses on the sometimes stormy relationship between two brothers -- Daniel and his younger brother Iggy, who mysteriously develops strange superpowers. IGGY lOOMIS is a smart, funny read-aloud that will engage both avid and reluctant readers.
Ms. Allison holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.F.A. from American University. Her various careers have included work as a news reporter and high school English teacher. She has also held numerous odd jobs — piano player in a shopping mall, assembly-line worker for General Motors, waitress, preschool teacher — that have helped her generate ideas for characters and stories. Jennifer Allison currently lives in Chicago with her husband and three children.
Ms. Allison holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.F.A. from American University. Her various careers have included work as a news reporter and high school English teacher. She has also held numerous odd jobs — piano player in a shopping mall, assembly-line worker for General Motors, waitress, preschool teacher — that have helped her generate ideas for characters and stories. Jennifer Allison currently lives in Chicago with her husband and three children.
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June 19, 2011
AMAZING BOOK!!!! I LOVE The Gilda JOyce books SO MUCH!!! Ilove Gilda's character and the plot!! PLease also give these books a try!!!
July 25, 2017
Creepy, thrilling, and suspenseful. This book has a subtle eeriness about it that really can get under your skin in the most simple ways. The creep factor is apparent, without it going into gore or cheap thrills. Again, some of the themes are a little mature for the age rating, so use your discretion if you're allowing a younger person to read these books. The descriptions are vivid, yet simple. You can really get into the mood of the book. Love it!
December 29, 2011
asdfghjkl;qwertyuiopzxcvbnm, I LOVE THESE BOOKS!
First off, Gilda. She is amazing. A struggling psychic, a born writer, with a daring fashion sense and razor-sharp crime-fighting skills; the supernatural way!
It's beautiful how you can really see her flamboyant personality in letters to her late dad, spy reports, and, most of all, travelogues to her history teacher.
Jennifer Allison adds just the right amount of chilling paranormalcy to The Bones of the Holy, along with wacky humor (ex: a part-time pirate and an elderly woman having a tug-of-war with a handbag, in which there is an endangered turtle. Gotta love that stuff.), and a baffling mystery.
Well, perhaps not so baffling, because the reader usually figures out the particulars before Gilda. But it's sort of set up like a horror movie, where we get hints as to what's going on that the characters don't, so instead of going, "Oh, just solve the freaking mystery already!", you're thinking, "You go, Gilda! Catch that creep!".
I'd recommend it for anyone who loves exciting mysteries with strong female characters, and who doesn't mind waiting a bit for the conclusion.
First off, Gilda. She is amazing. A struggling psychic, a born writer, with a daring fashion sense and razor-sharp crime-fighting skills; the supernatural way!
It's beautiful how you can really see her flamboyant personality in letters to her late dad, spy reports, and, most of all, travelogues to her history teacher.
Jennifer Allison adds just the right amount of chilling paranormalcy to The Bones of the Holy, along with wacky humor (ex: a part-time pirate and an elderly woman having a tug-of-war with a handbag, in which there is an endangered turtle. Gotta love that stuff.), and a baffling mystery.
Well, perhaps not so baffling, because the reader usually figures out the particulars before Gilda. But it's sort of set up like a horror movie, where we get hints as to what's going on that the characters don't, so instead of going, "Oh, just solve the freaking mystery already!", you're thinking, "You go, Gilda! Catch that creep!".
I'd recommend it for anyone who loves exciting mysteries with strong female characters, and who doesn't mind waiting a bit for the conclusion.
August 30, 2023
In this book Gilda's mom has fallen in love. Everything is happening so fast. Gilda goes with her mother to St. Augustine, Florida for the wedding....only a few weeks after Patty Joyce meets Eugene Pook. The thought of maybe having to move to Florida has Gilda mad at first, but then she realizes St. Augustine is filled with ghosts. In fact this is where she sees her first ghost. Eugene's neighbor's daughter Darla sees so many ghosts that she denies their existence which Gilda doesn't understand. Why isn't Darla excited by this skill she has? Darla is so scared of the ghosts that Gilda helps her to learn to control them and they become psychic sisters. Gilda tries to find clues to Eugene's first engagement gone wrong which she's heard bits about but what is the real story? Charlotte apparently left Eugene the night before they were to be married and he hasn't even dated since...until he met Patty Joyce. Then he couldn't wait to get married and is making it happen quickly. Patty doesn't seem like herself here in Florida. She loses minutes of time...is she possessed? Gilda has to find out before it's too late....something is going on and the wedding is approaching fast.
June 19, 2024
This was my first introduction to Jennifer Allison's Gilda Joyce -- I started with the last book in the series -- but I loved the setting in historic and ghostly St. Augustine. And I loved Gilda Joyce. This was a thoughtfully plotted JF book with just the right blend of suspense, humor, and ghostly happenings to keep me moving quickly through the pages. Nothing unbelievable here: Gilda's narrative voice is just right. It's not too shrill, too goofy, or too saccharine, and the blend of first-person and third-person narration helps move the novel along. Gilda is a delightful heroine who knows her own mind, and I look forward to reading the previous Gilda Joyce books now that I've found a JF heroine who is, quite frankly, one to rival the famous Flavia de Luce.
August 14, 2021
In preparation for this book, I reread all of the previous books in this series, which I must say was a great time. I'm glad there was so much that I had forgotten because I was able to experience the bulk of this series again. Even though this is the last book in the series, I did wish it had a more conclusive ending with Gilda Joyce's personal life instead of the open ending that it had. I also wish there were more books in the series, but given how long ago this book was released I don't think that's happening anytime soon, or ever. Overall, I wasn't the biggest fan when it came to the supernatural elements of the story, but the mystery/case was solid. I was surprised at how dark the case became, but then again Book 1 and 2 were pretty dark themselves.
June 29, 2023
This is Gilda Joyce but Southern Gothic. Good news: Gilda Joyce’s mother is finally getting married and settling down. Bad news, it’s to this creepy guy who’s haunted by a ghost. The whole family moves to St. Augustine, and Gilda encounters a paranormal mystery with local flavor. And I do mean local flavor. Even though this book just wasn’t satisfying enough to end the Gilda Joyce series, I liked it anyway because it took place in Florida, my home state. The setting was very atmospheric and there were a lot of funny and scary details. Good book, just not as loveable as some other Gilda Joyce books.
October 31, 2017
What a fun read! And right before Halloween! Great timing. I love Jen Allison’s writing style! I loved learning about the city of st Augustine in northern Florida. It made me remember going there with my mom on the way down to a dog show circuit. I wonder if my mom knew it was the oldest city in America and full of ghosts?
December 29, 2020
The fifth book in the Gilda Joyce mystery series. Gilda's mom takes a weekend trip to Florida and comes back with a fiancée. Gilda and her mom fly down to St. Augustine, Florida for the whirlwind wedding, and Gilda discovers the house her mother's fiancée lives in is haunted by a woman in a white wedding dress. Is the ghost trying to tell Gilda something about Eugene before the wedding? Fans of the series will enjoy this installment.
July 4, 2022
I thought Gilda's personality was a bit much, especially in her travel reports to her teacher (oy), but overall this was a great mystery/suspense/supernatural story, and setting it at Halloween and in St. Augustine made it even better.
April 6, 2019
Again, a little predictable. Actual mortal peril though
September 3, 2020
These books just get better and better! More ghosts, more suspense, more mystery, more fun!! Really enjoyed this book!
March 15, 2022
i know why i enjoyed these so much as a kid. v fun and surprisingly dark at times.
July 6, 2022
“…only their bones would tell the truth”
September 30, 2023
my fav series growing up - reading this made me realize how much Gilda Joyce has influenced my sense of humor and personality.
August 5, 2011
(My) recommended audience: 7th grade and up
Gilda Joyce: Forget ghost hunter, now wedding planner extraordinaire?
I stumbled upon Gilda back in March when I was perusing the children’s section in my hometown library, and read through her series (four books so far) in the matter of a week. There was something about her spunk and quirkiness that made me like her from the beginning. Add in the fact that she saw ghosts and solved mysteries.
Needless to say, I’ve been looking forward to The Bones of the Holy for awhile.
In this fifth book of the series, Gilda has grown up a bit. But she’s still seeing ghosts, still weaseling her way into other people’s traveling plans, and still solving mysteries. When her mother gets engaged to a man in St. Augustine, Florida, after only knowing him briefly, Gilda knows something is awry. She’s excited to plan a Southern wedding, but can’t seem to put her finger on why her future stepdad still seems to be connected to his first fiancé.
When the ghost of a woman in white shows up in St. Augustine and her mother seems possessed, Gilda knows she has to put her psychic gift and sleuthing skills to use.
I was impressed with the character growth of Gilda but disappointed her psychic abilities were slightly downplayed in this storyline. Even so, I was kept guessing with each page turn. As with Gilda’s previous four novels, Jennifer Allison does not disappoint. The Bones of the Holy is a mysterious, adventurous, and sometimes even scary, read.
Gilda Joyce: Forget ghost hunter, now wedding planner extraordinaire?
I stumbled upon Gilda back in March when I was perusing the children’s section in my hometown library, and read through her series (four books so far) in the matter of a week. There was something about her spunk and quirkiness that made me like her from the beginning. Add in the fact that she saw ghosts and solved mysteries.
Needless to say, I’ve been looking forward to The Bones of the Holy for awhile.
In this fifth book of the series, Gilda has grown up a bit. But she’s still seeing ghosts, still weaseling her way into other people’s traveling plans, and still solving mysteries. When her mother gets engaged to a man in St. Augustine, Florida, after only knowing him briefly, Gilda knows something is awry. She’s excited to plan a Southern wedding, but can’t seem to put her finger on why her future stepdad still seems to be connected to his first fiancé.
When the ghost of a woman in white shows up in St. Augustine and her mother seems possessed, Gilda knows she has to put her psychic gift and sleuthing skills to use.
I was impressed with the character growth of Gilda but disappointed her psychic abilities were slightly downplayed in this storyline. Even so, I was kept guessing with each page turn. As with Gilda’s previous four novels, Jennifer Allison does not disappoint. The Bones of the Holy is a mysterious, adventurous, and sometimes even scary, read.
July 8, 2012
Having missed reading books #2, 3, and 4, this series has come a long way since book #1! I liked it so much that I could almost give it 5 stars. It's more simple story than the books that I usually give a 5 to made me give it 4 stars, but I'm promptly ordering the missing books from amazon. The story is partially advanced by Gilda typing letters on her dad's old typewriter to her deceased father, her teacher back at home, her friend Wendy Choy, and memos to herself. This is actually very effective since Gilda has a very amusing and wry sense of humor. In this story Gilda's mom announces her engagement to a man she met while on a trip to Florida. The wedding is imminent so Gilda and her mom travel from their home in Michigan to St. Augustine. Gilda tries to like Eugene Pook but it's obvious that she doesn't trust him and he doesn't like her either. He's an antique dealer and his house is an old St. Augustine mansion full of antiques. His store is named Charlotte's Attic after the woman who jilted him and ran off with another man 20 years earlier. Gilda finds that odd. Her psychic investigations continue there where she is actually able to see the ghost of a woman who seems to be trying to tell her something. This book contains danger, which was absent in the first book I read of the series. It's a mid-grade book but I think all readers of mystery who also like paranormal stuff will like this book. I know that I did!
July 18, 2011
I love Gilda Joyce. She just seems so real. She is funny and sweet, and not afraid to be herself. I admire that in a person; it takes true courage to show others who really are. But Gilda also has fears and insecurities like any other teenage girl. For instance, in the 5th installment of the series, Gilda discovers that her mom is finally getting married. She is horrified that her mother would make such a decision without having either of her kids - Gilda or Steven - meet the guy first. Of course Gilda is suspicious; she's a detective. And when the family goes down south for the wedding, circumstances just keep getting more and more mysterious. Add all the weird things about the wedding to the fact that the town is full of ghosts, and Gilda has a full-blown mystery on her hands. Soon she is delving into the history of her soon-to-be stepdad's house and his life itself. And what she finds convinces Gilda even more that her mom shouldn't be marrying this guy. But how can she tell her mother that? This book was full of intrigue, suspense, adventure, and ghosts of course. The fact that Gilda solves mysteries makes it even better. I have always liked girls who solve mysteries like Nancy Drew or Trixie Belden and Gilda Joyce is right up there with them. I really hope that there is another book so that I can read Gilda's humorous and truthful narration once again.
June 10, 2011
"Mom, this is the spookiest GILDA JOYCE yet," my son informed me midway through reading GILDA JOYCE AND THE BONES OF THE HOLY, Jennifer Allison's newest mystery in the psychic investigator series. This is a page turner for `tween readers; my son read the book in just two evenings. As I enjoy the GILDA JOYCE series and also like to share in what my kids are reading, I sat down with BONES after my son had finished. It's as full of action and fun as the other GILDA books, and yes, I'd agree it's the spookiest one yet. Set in Florida in the days leading up to Mrs. Joyce's remarriage, Allison weaves rich details about historic St. Augustine's folklore, archeological treasures, and local lore into a fast-paced ghost story. Gilda is as tart and smart as ever as she tracks the ghost haunting her future stepdad's historic, creepy house. As she makes new friends and uncovers secrets in her soon-to-be new home, Gilda also does some sleuthing of her own feelings about her mother's remarriage and the complications of becoming a new family. I'd recommend THE BONES OF THE HOLY as a suspenseful, fun read for `tweens. If, like me, you enjoy "book clubbing" with your kid, BONES will give you plenty of fun material to talk about with your child.
September 23, 2021
I have said before that I find these books creepy, but I can't seem to stop reading them. Gilda is such a wonderfully unique and hilarious character that I can't help but eagerly look forward to her next paranormal mystery. And this one is probably the best by far (though it is hard to beat The Ghost Sonata).
Though I prefer the approach the Author took in the first two, where she left the question of "Was it really a ghost?" hanging, offering a logical explanation along with a paranormal one, I have to say that the purely ghost-caused occurrences of this one left me pleasantly spooked. I admit, even at my age, I was a little scared going up to my room at night afterward. I only wish the murders weren't all accidents - let's have some intentional deaths here!
Like all the others, The Bones of the Holy is filled with Gilda's quirky humor and her awesome vintage costumes (her and I would get along in that department). And a new character is introduced, who has greater psychic abilities than Gilda, and is equally likable even with her justified fears, and I hope that if there are more Gilda Joyce books, she is included in later ones.
Gilda Joyce: The Bones of the Holy is most definitely not disappoint those fans of this series, or ones who are planning on reading the series.
Though I prefer the approach the Author took in the first two, where she left the question of "Was it really a ghost?" hanging, offering a logical explanation along with a paranormal one, I have to say that the purely ghost-caused occurrences of this one left me pleasantly spooked. I admit, even at my age, I was a little scared going up to my room at night afterward. I only wish the murders weren't all accidents - let's have some intentional deaths here!
Like all the others, The Bones of the Holy is filled with Gilda's quirky humor and her awesome vintage costumes (her and I would get along in that department). And a new character is introduced, who has greater psychic abilities than Gilda, and is equally likable even with her justified fears, and I hope that if there are more Gilda Joyce books, she is included in later ones.
Gilda Joyce: The Bones of the Holy is most definitely not disappoint those fans of this series, or ones who are planning on reading the series.
December 13, 2013
Jennifer Allison has done a great job in this last book in the Gilda Joyce series. First she set it in one of my favorite places in Florida, St. Augustine. This was the perfect setting to put Gilda in. Gilda’s mom is acting strange and Gilda knows it involves a man. She is not impressed with anything except the fact that the man owns a shop with vintage clothing. This is Gilda’s all time favorite thing. Gilda and her mom fly to Florida for the upcoming wedding. She is to be joined by her brother at a later date. Once he arrives they learn that things are not what they seem. They stumble into trouble that could cost them their lives. Can they help solve a mystery from long ago. You’ve got to read this to find out what Gilda comes up with and how she solves this mystery. This book is full of the fun and mystery that is one hundred percent Gilda Joyce. For me it was full of the history of St. Augustine. Jennifer definitely did her research on this one. If nothing else maybe this will entice the reader to come to St. Augustine to check out some of the wonderful history and maybe even check out a ghost or two. Definitely one of my favorite of her books.
July 12, 2011
I have been a fan of the Gilda Joyce series since my middle school days, when I read the first novel (Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator). I absolutely love the character of Gilda--she's a quirky, well-written, believable character that I would love to have as a friend in real life (the mark of a fantastic character, in my mind). The fact that the series is now on its fifth book and I still enjoy a series that I began in middle school now, as an 18-year-old, is a testimony to Jennifer Allison's talent as a writer. The Bones of the Holy was definitely the best in the series so far--spooky, suspenseful, and filled with all the 'Gilda-isms' that we know and love. I read this book over the course of a single day--I simply couldn't put it down, especially near the end when I was turning pages so fast I was afraid I would rip them. The setting of St. Augustine, Florida, was perfect and I hope Gilda gets to return there, possibly for a future book, as I'm hoping there will be many more to come in the series.
November 25, 2012
Gilda Joyce: The Bones of the Holy by Jennifer Allison is a sad end to a fantastic mystery series. In this book Mrs. Joyce is acting strange when coming back from a vacation to Florida. Gilda discovers a diamond ring in her mothers suit case along with a mysterious phone number. She lets her curiosity take over when she calls
her soon to be step dad Eugene Pook. Finally Gilda and her mother arrive in Florida and hears that the town is full of ghosts.on her first night her new neighbors treat her to dinner and a ghost tour. She figures out that her 12 year old neighbor is psychic but is fearful of ghosts. She also learns that Mr. Pook lost his fiancee to a different man. Later on in the story Gilda teaches her neighbor and "psychic sister" Darla to comunicate with ghosts rather than hide from them. A theme in this story is bravery and persevering though the worst. I enjoyed the little bits of humor slipped into the story as well as many relatable moments. I thoroughly loved this book.
her soon to be step dad Eugene Pook. Finally Gilda and her mother arrive in Florida and hears that the town is full of ghosts.on her first night her new neighbors treat her to dinner and a ghost tour. She figures out that her 12 year old neighbor is psychic but is fearful of ghosts. She also learns that Mr. Pook lost his fiancee to a different man. Later on in the story Gilda teaches her neighbor and "psychic sister" Darla to comunicate with ghosts rather than hide from them. A theme in this story is bravery and persevering though the worst. I enjoyed the little bits of humor slipped into the story as well as many relatable moments. I thoroughly loved this book.
May 1, 2016
I don't know why I enjoy the Gilda Joyce books so much; I think I like Gilda's eager and studious personality - she reminds me a little of me. I like how the author successfully blends mystery and psychic phenomenon without making it feel like a cozy novel for kids. I will say that as I worked out the solution to the case in the The Bones of the Holy I was surprised at how... heavy... this story was and I wasn't quite sure how the author was going to wrap up her story without getting too intense for her audience.
The ending was satisfying and she followed the mystery to its logical conclusion, even if she had to skip a bunch of the truly difficult conversations and moments that this story would actually have created to keep it PG rated. The good news is that this is the final book so any kids reading the series will have worked their way through the lighter books first before ending up here. All in all an enjoyable read, even if it wasn't as much of a page turner as I would have liked.
The ending was satisfying and she followed the mystery to its logical conclusion, even if she had to skip a bunch of the truly difficult conversations and moments that this story would actually have created to keep it PG rated. The good news is that this is the final book so any kids reading the series will have worked their way through the lighter books first before ending up here. All in all an enjoyable read, even if it wasn't as much of a page turner as I would have liked.
July 6, 2011
I enjoyed this book, as the others in the series. I thought this one had a little more creepy factor, but that might have been because I am susceptible to spooky and was reading in bed. The only thing that was implausible to me was the whole idea of Gilda's mother getting married so quickly to someone she hardly knew.
Product Description
When Gilda Joyce's mother announces her engagement to a man from St. Augustine, Florida, Gilda is appalled. She hasn't even given him the "Joyce Family Application" yet! But as the wedding preparations get under way, Gilda realizes she has much bigger concerns. Why does her soon-to-be stepdad keep calling Mrs. Joyce by his ex-wife's name? And why is Mrs. Joyce acting like she's possessed?
With only a few short days before her mother says "I do," Gilda knows this much for sure: it's going to take every ounce of her sleuthing skill and psychic savvy to solve this one!
Product Description
When Gilda Joyce's mother announces her engagement to a man from St. Augustine, Florida, Gilda is appalled. She hasn't even given him the "Joyce Family Application" yet! But as the wedding preparations get under way, Gilda realizes she has much bigger concerns. Why does her soon-to-be stepdad keep calling Mrs. Joyce by his ex-wife's name? And why is Mrs. Joyce acting like she's possessed?
With only a few short days before her mother says "I do," Gilda knows this much for sure: it's going to take every ounce of her sleuthing skill and psychic savvy to solve this one!
August 10, 2011
This is a quirky, funny mystery that is sure to please anyone, though it is aimed at the 10 year old and up group. It is the fifth book in the Gilda Joyce series and I know one thing for certain – I am going to find the other books in the series and read them as well!
In this book, Gilda’s mother gets engaged to a man from St. Augustine, Florida. She is devastated – she hasn’t even had a chance to give him the Joyce Family Application or even the chance to meet him in person? And something is definitely odd about him. For instance, why does he keep calling her mom by his ex-fiance’s name? The weirdness keeps building up – with a ghost showing up all in white, and her mother walking around like she’s possessed or something. Gilda knows she has to find out what’s going on before it’s too late.
This is a fun book full of mystery, adventure, and more than a few scares. A great Halloween read! And a definite recommendation.
In this book, Gilda’s mother gets engaged to a man from St. Augustine, Florida. She is devastated – she hasn’t even had a chance to give him the Joyce Family Application or even the chance to meet him in person? And something is definitely odd about him. For instance, why does he keep calling her mom by his ex-fiance’s name? The weirdness keeps building up – with a ghost showing up all in white, and her mother walking around like she’s possessed or something. Gilda knows she has to find out what’s going on before it’s too late.
This is a fun book full of mystery, adventure, and more than a few scares. A great Halloween read! And a definite recommendation.
July 18, 2011
You just can't keep Gilda down. This latest adventure takes place in the deep south, in St. Augustine, Florida, where Gilda and her family head after her mother gets engaged to Eugene Pook, a southern gentleman with a big waxed mustache and a past Gilda senses must be shady. As the wedding day approaches, Gilda wonders why there is a lady ghost who seems to be trying to communicate with her, and what Eugene's secret could possibly be. Why did his fiancee, Charlotte, leave so suddenly for Europe all those years ago, and why has her family never heard from her? Is it just coincidence that Patty, Gilda's mom, looks hauntingly like the young Charlotte? Ghosts, atmosphere, and the irrepressible Gilda make this installment the usual treat. Good ghostly, Halloweeny fun. Upper elementary, junior high.
February 2, 2012
Gilda's mom is about to get married to a man that she just met and move the whole family to Florida. But Gilda finds out the Eugene Pook is hiding something. Like always, there are chills in the air from passing ghosts, crazy outfits, and lots of typing on her trusty typewriter. This book was a little slower to start than the previous adventures, but the end is quite suspenseful. Gilda reads as a much a younger character, which makes this a children's, rather than young adult, book. Fans of the series will be thankful, and new fans will quickly pick up the main points enough to enjoy it as well.
February 7, 2012
I was very surprised, which I really enjoyed, which in a 5-book series is pretty hard to achieve. I really liked how you could see Saint Augustine, which is so different from some of her other books. I also really liked how you got to experience things from her mothers perspective, which gave the reader more insight into Gilda's family and home.
The action in this story was very elevated, which made everything very suspenseful. I liked how this book was much scarier and spookier than the ones before. Overall, I thought it was a really good read, and I cannot wait to see if there will be a sixth installment.
The action in this story was very elevated, which made everything very suspenseful. I liked how this book was much scarier and spookier than the ones before. Overall, I thought it was a really good read, and I cannot wait to see if there will be a sixth installment.
October 15, 2014
Fantastic & frightening finale to the series (currently)! Once more author Allison walks the fine line between fun adventure and hair-raising ghostly encounters, setting this outing in the super-haunted St. Augustine, FL. She deftly challenges her teenage heroine with big life changes amid lantern tours, archeological digs, and family secrets. Gilda (thankfully) still hasn't learned not to snoop for the truth and there's many laugh then scream aloud moments. Give the audiobook series a try - I found that I didn't want to "read" the books because narrator Jessica Alamay is such a pleasure to listen to, switching accents / ages / sexes with ease. I hope for more GJ psychic investigations!
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