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Ghost Moon (Bone Island Trilogy)

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Kelsey Donovan's grandfather, collector Cutter Merlin, has died in his Key West home. Merlin was known for being reclusive, and Kelsey hadn't seen him for years; not since her mother died mysteriously and her father took her away from Key West. Now she's back, ready to take care of the numerous artifacts, which include a well-talked-about mummy.

Officer Liam Beckett has the horrible job of phoning Kelsey and telling her that her grandfather has passed away. When he hears her voice he remembers her very well from when they were younger and she lived on the island with her grandfather and parents, and when she arrives Liam's instantly attracted to her. He tries to discourage her from staying in her grandfather's house, which has already experienced two break-ins since his death. But Kelsey is determined to stay there, despite the widespread belief that the house is cursed. She has a lot to do, she says, in order to sort out the artifacts in the house and follow her grandfather's wishes as to their distribution to museums.

But strange things start happening. Kelsey can't get over the idea she's being watched, and the house has an ever-present smell of death. Despite the things that keep happening, though, Kelsey can't deny the attraction she feels for Liam. It will take Kelsey and Liam, and a group of their friends, to figure out what's really happening, and uncover the truth about the Merlin home.

I love a good ghost story and this one has gained a spot on my keeper shelf. Like its predecessors in the Bone Island Trilogy, Ghost Moon is a wonderful mixture of murder, ghostly happenings, and a romance that will make your toes tingle.

The Bone Island series has been a pleasure to read, and once again Heather Graham explores the world of Key West in great detail, bringing it to life and allowing the reader to take a vacation without leaving their home. You even get to visit with old friends from the previous books, Ghost Shadow and Ghost Night. There are spooky happenings, scary events, and sexy romance. What more could a reader ask for?

Ghost Moon is a wonderful end to the Bone Island Trilogy and a definite Joyfully Recommended title.

Amelia
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Another great book by an amazing author. Is it any wonder my book shelf is full of Heather Graham stories? Romance, mystery, suspense and just enough paranormal thrown in to make you wonder what else or who else is really out there. Her characters came alive on the page. I was sorry it ended but am looking forward to whatever she creates next. Nice job, Ms. Graham.

This book will appeal to very young girls looking for a romantic, hero-rescues-girl story.

If you hope to get a thriller with a supernatural slant, don't buy this book.

There's a ghost who occupied a human body in the 1800s who has learned to speak with great 22nd century hip-ness; there's a mummy--if anyone is spooked by mummies; there's an old house filled with treasures from a world traveller/collector and this is mildly interesting.

But there's a robust sex scene predictably every so many pages, and a completely unrealistic friends-get-together house cleaning with great snacks and a complete dinner and all this happens to a house that hasn't been cleaned in 30 years, in a single afternoon--with a beach break so the several couples helping with the project can cavort playfully in the balmy Key West water (just like you imagined you'd do when you were in the seventh grade).

I commend the author for writing a book--it's more than I've ever done, or ever will do--this book is just not what I hoped for.

I thought this was one of the most poorly written novels I've ever read. It reminded me of something a high school student wrote for English class and got a D on. Stale, tedious dialogue, horribly stereotyped versions of elderly and gay characters, and a dumb plot line. Do yourself a favor and skip this one, unless, like me, you were entertained by how poor the writing was. I actually laughed at the stupidity in several spots.

This is a good series, but extremely predictable with the characters meeting their soul mate, falling into a steamy relationship and staying together forever. If you can get past thta, or you like that, the rest of the story is great. I like how it has history of the Keys woven into a ghost story and mystery.

The book was in perfect condition and arrived rather quickly.
The story line was perfect for the ending of the trilogy. An easy read with history of the Key's.

A lone survivor--an heir to terror.

Reclusive collector Cutter Merlin is seldom seen in Key West--lately not at all. Officer Liam Beckett visits Merlin's curious house and discovers the gentlemen in his study. In his death grip: a volume of occult lore and a reliquary. His eyes are wide with fright, his mouth a horrified rictus where spiders now dwell.

Kelsey Donovan returns to the old house to catalog her estranged grandfather's collection of artifacts and antiquities, vowing to see his treasures divested properly. But she cannot ignore the sense that she's being watched, the reports of malevolent black figures, the pervasive smell of death.

Is the Merlin house haunted, even cursed? Liam knows well that some ghost stories are true and he swears to protect Kelsey. But there are forces at work for whom one more life is a pittance to pay for their deepest desire...

My sister tried to find this book at several bookstores, to no avail. When she mentioned it to me, I told her I would get it for her from Amazon. And that's where I found it. She was thrilled.

I've started reading Heather Graham book's book in April 2011, and try to read one of her books each month. Ghost moon seems to be part of a trilogy but haven't read the other books. I enjoyed this book because you think the killer is one person and I was surprised of whom it was. It was exciting and surprising at the same time. The sex that is written into the book isn't as exciting as the past books, but that's fine. I'm into reading the story. The nice part about this book is that she provides recipes in the back of the book. I'd recommend this book to a friend.

Key West Police Detective Liam Beckett visits old Cutter Merlin to see if the eccentric is okay. He finds Cutter dead with a spider web on him and a spider in his mouth; his face was that of someone frightened to death as the elderly man gripped the occult tome In Defense of Dark Magick and a reliquary and a little gold casket.

Liam calls Cutter's granddaughter Kelsey Donovan informing her of Cutter's death. She returns from California to a place she prefers never to go; her childhood home. There her mother died in an accident and her father yanked her from this place he hated and feared. Kate plans to take care of her late grandfather's estate and leave soonest as the memories are haunting.

The neighbors believe the Merlin house is actually haunted. There are also rumors of hidden treasure somewhere on the estate. Obviously someone believes in the latter cache as a killing occurs on the Donovan property as well as attempted murder. Detective Liam Beckett and Kelsey team up trying to catch a predator while also struggling with their attraction for each other.

The third ghostly Bone Island romantic fantasy (see Ghost Night and Ghost Shadow) is an exciting suspense thriller. The taut story line grips the audience when the spider comes out of the mouth of Cutter and never slows down as a psychopath haunts the lead couple who wonder whether Cutter died from a self induced heart attack caused by his fear of bumps in the night or a homicidal human haunting his house. That wondering will keep readers up late.

Harriet Klausner