I knew I had to read a John Searles novel as soon as I heard him speak at BookMania! this year. The first title to come up on my Holds List at the library was Help for the Haunted (#1,059). It will definitely keep you guessing.
Sylvie Mason is the young daughter of a couple with an unusual occupation: they try to help the haunted souls who come to them after hearing them lecture, or who are referred by spiritual advisors. So why would someone murder them the Masons in a deserted church one snowy night? Sylvie was there, but she can't quite remember what exactly happened... Her domineering older sister Rose isn't much help. She has plenty of secrets of her own to hide. Are they tied to what happened to their parents?
The story goes back and forth in time as Searles feeds the reader little tidbits of information. Does Sylvie believe that there's a supernatural explanation for these events or not? The truth is out there, and when it's finally revealed, I did not see it coming. If you're looking for a book that will grip you right up until the end, Help for the Haunted should be on your "To Read" List.
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