The Spirit Girls by Dawn Merriman
Book 1 in the Rylan Flynn series
Narrated by Stephanie Cannon
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Book 1 in the Rylan Flynn series
Narrated by Stephanie Cannon
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
About The Spirit Girls:
“Where are you taking me?” Rylan follows the figure through the trees. The girl’s dark ponytail swings as she turns back, then walks on without answering. Deep in the woods, she disappears… and Rylan finds her body, mouth wide in a silent, final plea for help.
Rylan Flynn has always been able to see what others don’t — the restless spirits haunting Ashby, Indiana. She’s learned to live with her “gift” but sometimes she longs to escape.
The woods have always been a peaceful place for Rylan. But on a visit to her aunt’s cabin, she catches sight of a spirit in the trees. The ghost of a young woman approaches, leading Rylan to her body. With a flood of horror, Rylan realizes that the girl, Celeste Monroe , has been murdered. An outgoing newcomer to town, Celeste had no enemies. Who on earth would want to see her dead?
When a coin carved with strange symbols is discovered in Celeste’s throat, it’s clear that a twisted, cold-blooded killer is at work.
Rylan’s abilities could be the only way to prevent further deaths. But Ashby’s handsome head detective, Ford Pierce , has made it very clear that he doesn’t want her help.
And any unexplained knowledge of the case could make Rylan the perfect suspect.
When another body is discovered and blood at the scene points to Rylan’s family, she is more determined than ever to uncover the truth. She must race against time to untangle a web of dark secrets… but can she find answers before the murderer claims another victim?
Source: Info in the "About The Spirit Girls" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123741366-the-spirit-girls on 01/09/2023.
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My Thoughts:
This is my second Dawn Merriman book. I wasn't terribly impressed with Message In The Bones. But I thought I'd give her another try. Another reason I bought this book was because it was advertised as paranormal mystery which I am a big fan of. Unfortunately this book turned out just like the other Dawn Merriman book. Ok, if there is absolutely nothing else to read around.
I am not fond of the narrator's singsong kind of reading but I appreciate her dramatisation of the characters.
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 3.5
Character development = 3.5
Story itself = 3.5
Writing Style = 3.5
Ending = 3.5
World building = 4
Cover art = 4
Pace = (5 hrs and 48 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 3
Character development = 3.5
Story itself = 3.5
Writing Style = 3.5
Ending = 3.5
World building = 4
Cover art = 4
Pace = (5 hrs and 48 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 3
Books In The Rylan Flynn Series:
Meet The Author
About Dawn Merriman:
Dawn Merriman lives in northeastern Indiana on a small pig farm with her husband and teenage children. She enjoys animals, auctions, reading, snorkeling and writing small town murder mystery novels. Dawn Merriman completed her first novel in Middle School and a few others in High School and college. She won 1st place in the Northeast Indiana Young Writers short story contest in 1990. After a writing hiatus to raise her children, she published her debut novel, "How Murder Saved My Life" in 2019.
The Narrator
About Stephanie Cannon:
Stephanie Cannon is an American Voiceover, Actor and Audiobook Narrator with over 20 years experience. She offers a quick turnaround service from my professional home studio in London, or she's a short cycle from your preferred recording studio! With dedication and creativity, she can ignite that special spark in your next project.
FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.
