I am so excited that STORM OF SECRETS by Loretta
Marion is available now and that I get to share the news!
Marion is available now and that I get to share the news!
If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Loretta Marion, be sure
to check out all the details below.
to check out all the details below.
This blitz also includes a giveaway for signed first editions of STORM OF SECRETS &
book 1 HOUSE OF ASHES and a book bag and stickers, US Only AND ebook of THE
FOOL'S TRUTH International, courtesy of Loretta and Rockstar Book Tours. So if
you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.
book 1 HOUSE OF ASHES and a book bag and stickers, US Only AND ebook of THE
FOOL'S TRUTH International, courtesy of Loretta and Rockstar Book Tours. So if
you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.
About theBook:
Title: STORM OF SECRETS (Haunted Bluffs Mystery #2)
Author: Loretta
Marion
Marion
Pub.
Date: November 12, 2019
Date: November 12, 2019
Publisher: Crooked
Lane Books
Lane Books
Formats: Hardcover,
eBook
eBook
Pages: 312
A deadly storm, a missing three-year-old child, a grisly murder, and the eerie presence of the spirits of the dead set the stage for the second mesmerizing installment of Loretta Marion's paranormal suspense series.
A powerful storm descends upon Cape Cod's Whale Rock at the peak of tourist
season--and the weekend Cassandra Mitchell's and Daniel Benjamin's wedding is
set to take place at The Bluffs, the magnificent Victorian mansion Cassie
inherited from her family. In the wake of the storm's destruction, three-year-old
Lucas Kleister goes missing--and the body of small-time drug dealer Lee
Chambers is found in a restaurant dumpster. Now, the WRPD are faced with a
murder to solve, a missing child to find, and the aftermath of one of the worst
storms in recent memory.
While aiding with the clean-up and helping the displaced, Cassie has been
receiving cryptic messages from the spirits of her great-grandparents, Percy
and Celeste Mitchell, the original residents of The Bluffs. At first, the
messages are benign, but soon, they begin to point to something more sinister.
As Cassie works to decipher their meaning, the specter of a mysterious local
legend surfaces. The tale of Barnacle Boy--and what happened to him during
another destructive storm decades earlier--will weave through the desperate
search to find Lucas and the identity of the killer.
A powerful storm descends upon Cape Cod's Whale Rock at the peak of tourist
season--and the weekend Cassandra Mitchell's and Daniel Benjamin's wedding is
set to take place at The Bluffs, the magnificent Victorian mansion Cassie
inherited from her family. In the wake of the storm's destruction, three-year-old
Lucas Kleister goes missing--and the body of small-time drug dealer Lee
Chambers is found in a restaurant dumpster. Now, the WRPD are faced with a
murder to solve, a missing child to find, and the aftermath of one of the worst
storms in recent memory.
While aiding with the clean-up and helping the displaced, Cassie has been
receiving cryptic messages from the spirits of her great-grandparents, Percy
and Celeste Mitchell, the original residents of The Bluffs. At first, the
messages are benign, but soon, they begin to point to something more sinister.
As Cassie works to decipher their meaning, the specter of a mysterious local
legend surfaces. The tale of Barnacle Boy--and what happened to him during
another destructive storm decades earlier--will weave through the desperate
search to find Lucas and the identity of the killer.
"Modern and historic mysteries collide in Marion's bittersweet storytelling."
“[A]
gripping sequel...Marion seamlessly weaves the multiple story threads together.
Fans of tales of regional intrigue will be satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly
gripping sequel...Marion seamlessly weaves the multiple story threads together.
Fans of tales of regional intrigue will be satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly
Title: HOUSE OF ASHES (Haunted Bluffs Mystery #1)
Author: Loretta
Marion
Marion
Pub.
Date: November 13, 2018
Date: November 13, 2018
Publisher: Crooked
Lane Books
Lane Books
Formats: Hardcover,
eBook
eBook
Pages: 336
A family patriarch’s dying proclamation, an enigmatic disappearance, and a century-old curse converge in the shadows of a majestic home on Cape Cod’s craggy coast.
Thirty-seven-year-old painter Cassandra Mitchell is fourth-generation to live in the majestic Battersea Bluffs, a brooding Queen Anne home originally built by her
great-grandparents, Percy and Celeste Mitchell, and still standing despite tragedies that have swept the generations. Local lore has it that there was a curse placed on the family and the house is haunted, though opinions are divided on whether it's by malicious or benevolent spirits. Cassie believes the latter―but now she stands to lose her beloved home to mounting debt and the machinations of her dream-weaving ex-husband.
great-grandparents, Percy and Celeste Mitchell, and still standing despite tragedies that have swept the generations. Local lore has it that there was a curse placed on the family and the house is haunted, though opinions are divided on whether it's by malicious or benevolent spirits. Cassie believes the latter―but now she stands to lose her beloved home to mounting debt and the machinations of her dream-weaving ex-husband.
Salvation seems to arrive when a nomadic young couple wanders onto the property with the
promise of companionship and much-needed help―until they vanish without a trace, leaving behind no clue to their identities. Cassie is devastated, but determined to discover what's happened to the young couple...even as digging into their disappearance starts to uncover family secrets of her own. Despite warnings from her childhood friend, now the local Chief of Police―as well as an FBI agent who pushes the boundaries of professionalism―Cassie can't help following the trail of clues (and eerie signals from the old house itself) to unravel the mystery. But can she do so before her family's dark curse destroys everything in its path?
promise of companionship and much-needed help―until they vanish without a trace, leaving behind no clue to their identities. Cassie is devastated, but determined to discover what's happened to the young couple...even as digging into their disappearance starts to uncover family secrets of her own. Despite warnings from her childhood friend, now the local Chief of Police―as well as an FBI agent who pushes the boundaries of professionalism―Cassie can't help following the trail of clues (and eerie signals from the old house itself) to unravel the mystery. But can she do so before her family's dark curse destroys everything in its path?
Excerpt:
Whale Rock
Village, Massachusetts
Village, Massachusetts
On the short walk to my car, a sparkle caught my eye on the ground near a
temporary dumpster behind La Table, the new location of my old flame Billy
Hughes’s catering business.
Later, I reflected on how different things would have been had I not been so
curious.
What
if I hadn’t had the dress fitting today? What if I
hadn’t parked in Archie’s space? What if I hadn’t gone out the
back door of his shop? What if I hadn’t gone over to examine
what was glittering next to the dumpster?
if I hadn’t had the dress fitting today? What if I
hadn’t parked in Archie’s space? What if I hadn’t gone out the
back door of his shop? What if I hadn’t gone over to examine
what was glittering next to the dumpster?
“The what ifs and should haves will eat your
brain.” It was a quote of John O’Callaghan’s, from his book of poetry
entitled, Sincerely, John the Ghost—ironically, a gift from Zoe,
who’d always eschewed the notion of Percy’s and Celeste’s spirits.
The point is, if I hadn’t done all those things, then I wouldn’t have seen that
glint on the ground and gone over to check out what it was. Most crucially, I
would never have noticed a hand through the rusted-out hole in the dumpster.
A very dead hand.
About Loretta:
An author of fiction, Loretta’s writing bridges the
genres of women’s fiction, mystery and suspense, always with hints of romance and humor, sometimes delving into the psychological and paranormal. She creates
strong but flawed and struggling characters as appealing as the rich atmospheric settings in which the stories take place.
genres of women’s fiction, mystery and suspense, always with hints of romance and humor, sometimes delving into the psychological and paranormal. She creates
strong but flawed and struggling characters as appealing as the rich atmospheric settings in which the stories take place.
Loretta has loved reading and creating with words
since she was a young girl. And that affection for the written word followed her like a shadow throughout her life as she put pen to paper crafting marketing and advertising copy, educational brochures and newsletters. But her passion for writing fiction evolved from the unlikely world of hospice. As a volunteer, she set out to establish a Legacy Story program to honor and
preserve the rich heritage of the fascinating people who were soon to leave this world. The meaningful experience inspired her to create her own
interesting characters and stories.
since she was a young girl. And that affection for the written word followed her like a shadow throughout her life as she put pen to paper crafting marketing and advertising copy, educational brochures and newsletters. But her passion for writing fiction evolved from the unlikely world of hospice. As a volunteer, she set out to establish a Legacy Story program to honor and
preserve the rich heritage of the fascinating people who were soon to leave this world. The meaningful experience inspired her to create her own
interesting characters and stories.
Though born and raised in the Midwest, Loretta fell in love with New England and has made it the setting for much of her writing. When not whipping out words on her laptop, she is traveling, enjoying outdoor pursuits, or is curled up with a delicious new book. Loretta lives in Rhode
Island with her husband, Geoffrey, and their beloved Mr. Peabody, a sweet, devoted and amusing “Corgador” (Corgi-Labrador cross).
Island with her husband, Geoffrey, and their beloved Mr. Peabody, a sweet, devoted and amusing “Corgador” (Corgi-Labrador cross).
Represented by Jill Grosjean Literary Agency
Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a one signed first edition copy of each book in the Haunted Bluffs Mystery Series - HOUSE OF ASHES & STORM OF SECRETS in a book bag with book marks, US Only.
1 winner will receive an ebook of THE FOOL'S TRUTH, International.
Sounds like a very gothic story of storms and secrets and death!
ReplyDeletei agree with john. i love everything about the books. they are right up my alley.
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