The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall by Jaime Jo Wright: Book Review

 **ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness . . .

A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach . . .

In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle's and aunt's murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle's eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning her uncle's paranoid motivations. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly--as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek--are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended on the property.

 

In present day Newton Creek, the whispers of a curse still cling to the century-old time capsule of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after the death of her parents, she is intent on solving the century-old mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still form the cornerstone of the manor. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.

Follow two timelines set centuries apart in this clean Gothic suspense tale of unsolved murders, haunting rumors, and a troubling family legacy for readers who crave atmospheric thrillers with multilayered mystery, a hint of romance, and glimmers of hope.

The Author

Jaime Jo Wright, multi award-winning author--including the Christy and Daphne du Maurier awards--is a coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire. She has entwined her life with the legendary Captain Hook, residing serenely in Wisconsin's rural woodlands. Her literary vocation involves penning chilling Gothic tales, a baffling change from that of Austenites, with a strong preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe. Two mischievous urchins adorn their family, who keep their mother on her toes - providing an exhilarating amount chaos.

Visit her at: http://www.jaimewrightbooks.com and listen to her podcast MadLit Musings on your favorite podcast player or at http://www.madlitmusings.com

Book Review

Jaime Jo Wright never fails to deliver haunting stories that will keep you at the edge of your seat where nothing is ever quite what it seems. She truly has a style that is all her own, and I absolutely love it every single time. This is once again true for The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall. This story very quickly draws us into the lives of Waverly (1890) and Jennie (present day), the murders that took place around Traeger Hall and the many secrets this mysterious building holds. I often find that with dual timelines, I'll find myself drawn into one timeline more than the other, but the author has managed to create two characters and two stories that were able to captivate me equally... filled with twists and turns and mysteries that I couldn't wait to unravel. Whether this is your first Jaime Jo Wright book or you're a longtime fan, this is absolutely one that fans of Christian suspense and spookier reads is going to want to add to your TBR. 


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