Customer Reviews

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I read this book years ago in paperback. I had wanted to keep it so I could read it again later, but a friend convinced me to let her borrow it. Needless to say I never got it back. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Kindle version at a bargain price. The book was even better the second time, maybe because I slowed down a little to savor it more. Mac, the hero, is to die for and the ghostly aspects are handled in a very believable manner--are they really occurring or is it just an active imagination? Definitely recommend.

I loved the setting and the way the author wove the Nantucket scenery, folklore, and history into the plot. I felt almost like I was on the island. But the reason I didn't give it more stars was because of the constant strife and antagonism between the two lovers Jane and Mac. It just didn't make a good heartwarming lovestory. They should have been trying to solve the Judith mystery together, finding themselves falling in love as they worked side-by-side at something... I don't know. Maybe if she HAD gone to work for him, that would have been a nice romantic scene. But I did enjoy the book and would recommend it as beach reading ... especially for someone vacationing on Nantucket.