Shadow's Way is the third book in the series where we have the murder, of course, sexual intrigue, and insanity all bound together to make this an intriguing and captivating mystery.

Shadow's Way, an American Gothic novel, takes place in the south in an inn owned by Elaine's family since before the Civil War, even though they almost lost it. The questions I asked through the book were: is Elaine crazy or is a ghost really talking to her and why is everyone against her?

I've never read this author so I wasn't really sure what to expect. While the premise of the book did sound intriguing to me, Southern, gothic,insanity and murder it wasn't quite what I was expecting.
There is a plot but it deviates from it greatly and starts rambling for pages on end making it hard to follow. I didn't connect with the main character, Elaine Chauvier, who really was flighty and talks to and gets advice from her dead grandfather.
Full of mystery and intrigue I just didn't make a connection with the story.

Published July 27th 2018 by Positive Imaging, LLC
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Barbara Fances is going to be my new author on a likable list.
Her writing is simple, but interesting. Plot kept me guessing through the book, and romance was nicely incorporate into the plot.
I do like her book that much, I will continue to hunt for more from her!

Elaine Chauvier ran a bed and breakfast from her Antebellum home.
Archbishop Andre Figurant had just finished Mass and was seeing his parishioners out.
Bastian Figurant is the identical twin of the Archbishop.
Ofelia was Elaine's half-sister and was the child of her father's second wife.
Rudy was both Ofelia and Elaine's cousin and he was coming to visit.
Elaine thought she had gotten rid of the family but Ofelia was here and Rudy was coming in a week or so. She did not want to share Shadow's Way and she wouldn't.
Lanita worked for the Archbishop for six years as his housekeeper
A mystery set in the south just before a big hurricane comes to land. I enjoyed it and it was complicated with surprises, twists, and turns. It was well writen and moved smoothly. The characters were well developed and interesting. The author did an excellent job keeping all the things together. It was coherent, laid out intelligently and kept your attention till the end. I don't usually read Mystery but this was a good one and I was glad I got the chance.
I received this ARC from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.

I liked Shadow's Way. Though, it was a little slow at times, but picked back up where I wanted to keep reading. I am giving it three and a half stars.

I want to start off by saying a thorough, more organized review will be up on my blog, CelticsLibrary.com ,by the end of this week, because I am having trouble keeping my thoughts straight on this book.
First off: Elaine has serious mental health issues. I took many years of psychology for my Bachelor's degree and I was not ashamed of diagnosing her within the first few chapters. She is, for lack of a better word, cray-cray and needs some serious help. She talks to ghosts, specifically that of her Great-Great Grandfather (g-g-daddy) and acts seductive towards him at times. I won't give away the other (though obvious) mental health issues she has, but you will figure it out quickly! I know he's a ghost, but that is still a bit gross to me. Do not even get me started on how she plastered on a sweet smile and yet thought awful things of the guests in her bed and breakfast.
Second: I could not really bond with any of the characters except a little with Bastien, and only because of his love for abandoned and abused animals. They all had their faults, yes...but I couldn't really get along with them.
Third: This book had me wanting to rip my hair out. The characters were shallow for the most part, but there were redeeming moments when Andre is willing to risk everything to attempt to right the wrongs of his brother's past along with other children that suffered or are suffering the same abuse.
Now, it may look like I did not like this book. I did like this book. Was it my favorite? No...but if you need a book to really make you change up your reading style, give it a try. This book was a decent read for me. It was a quick read and the ending was neatly written without a cliffhanger.

Suspenseful and interesting story. Set in the gulf coast, the story includes an antebellum home and a woman who claims to be a descendant of Robert E Lee. The house and it's residents have lots of secrets. Kept my interest throughout.

My first thought was "There is way to much stuff going on in this Novel" But as I continued reading I saw it all coming together. A clever story that leaves you guessing until you get, I would say to the middle then things become clearer and more disturbing. Elaine Chauvier is a complex character that will have you gasping for breath. Archbishop Andre is also a complex character with a demanding presence. I loved Ofelia and the headstrong Rudy. I thought Lanita and Damien my favorites. With more than one serious subject in this novel it does not disappoint. With a whip smart ending that will leave you satisfied. Looking forward to reading more from this Author.

I give Shadow's Way 4 stars for its complex characters.
I would recommend this book to Fiction Fans.
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Shadows Way is the third in the series and the first I have read. I am excited to read the others in the series. Well written and interesting characters.