I’m a big fan of Jaime Jo Wright and I must say this book didn’t disappoint. She has a way of drawing you into the lives of the characters, laying out just enough to keep you moving forward, and playing with your mind in a most delightful way. Her use of visual language is phenomenal.

Themes from the past to the present, connect you to the story as you see the struggle with the mind, the mystery of the Butterfly Butcher, and the glass house. As things unfold you get a real picture of the characters, their struggle and determination. Along with this you get a great look at the aftermath of the prohibition era, a history lesson that fit right into the overall story.

I appreciate how even in the midst of the underlying creepiness that’s a signature style of the author there’s always a thread of faith and a lesson to be learned. The ending was a most satisfying surprise. I recommend this book.

I was given a copy through NetGalley courtesy of Bethany House. This is my honest opinion of the book.

Jaime Jo Wright is a relatively new to me author and I'm so grateful to have found her.

The author has a gift at transporting readers and and this one didn't disappoint. It's so atmospheric and chilling. Absolutely perfect for spooky season.

“The story is like a road that vanishes into the fog. No one knows where it leads, or where it ends.”
Spooky vibes and not knowing what is real. I love how this author taunts us with the unexplainable and by the end of the story things have a reason. But the fun is in the journey of following the mysterious events and how they connect the past with the present..
The characters are complex and relatable. The faith thread is present with lessons to take away. “You are wanted.” “You have to choose to believe that when your world is shuttered and dark with unknown danger, life is still worth fighting through. That God sees into it, even when you do not. That you will come out the other side with purpose.”
A favorite character was Felix, a survivor of World War I, and even though he lost a leg was strong, resilient and wise.
This was a fascinating look at the aftermath of prohibition, and how the past joined with the present to unveil a bit of the struggles of a broken mind. I was captivated by the plot and the sheer poetry of the descriptions. “The tentacles of danger slithered along the edge of the room, invisible, black, vines, creeping up the walls, like a vineyard of omens around her. Omens of something unpredictable, dark and invasive.”
Another outstanding book by a talented author.
*A complementary copy of this book was provided by Bethany house through Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*

I’m not sure how she does it, but author Jaime Jo Wright just keeps getting better. The Specters in the Glass House kept me on the edge of my seat and caused issues; I had trouble moving on to the next book. This one kept me enthralled.

Wright delves into mental health issues but in such a caring way that there is no offense. I found this story to be a journey of love and acceptance. Gentleness and honesty brought hope. And yet don’t get me wrong. This is a creeptastic story that will make you shiver as you try to figure things out.

I highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

Jaime Jo Wright has a gift for creating dual-timeline suspense. This book has all the perfect elements to make it spooky, mysterious, and creepy... ideal for those looking for cozy mystery vibes. I love this author's work, so anything she writes is a definite yes for me.

In 1921, Marian moved into her family's summer home after her father's death and the bankruptcy of his brewery during the early years of prohibition. She starts experiencing disturbing voices and shadows, especially after finding a dead man in her mother's butterfly house. A century later, Remy becomes a research assistant for an eccentric old writer working on a book about Marian and the "Butterfly Butcher," finding herself in the same manor house.

This was an enjoyable read in both timelines. The mystery was solid, and it had me guessing until the very end...Also, I love the way the story compassionately portrays the lives and times of those suffering from mental illness....Releases on Oct, 1st.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

I found so much to love in this book!
•dual timelines (1921 and present day)
•two mysteries connected across the decades
•layers and twists galore
•family secrets
•intriguing characters
•subtle clean romance
•gothic vibes
Specters in the Glass House is the perfect fall mystery! Thank you Austenprose and Bethany House Publishers for a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Jaime Jo Wright is an auto-read author. She is one of the few authors I have read everything she has written. Specters in the Glass House is her newest release (10/1/24). I am in awe of her storytelling skills!

It would be difficult for me to pick which timeline I enjoyed more. Marian Arnold's story is told in 1921, and Remy's story is present day. I felt like I was in the story, experiencing things as Marian and Remy experienced them. Wright's books are perfect for any time, but especially the fall season if you like spooky, haunted mansions, ghosts, generational curses, secrets, and mayhem, all while pointing the reader toward the light.

While I figured out a few small details, I could not figure out everything and was surprised by several events. Wright is a masterful storyteller; it is amazing the way her storylines converge and make logical sense! When I read her books I can't figure out how they will come together, but they always do. In this story, I would have liked a few more details about Marian's story, even though everything is resolved. I finished the story yesterday and I am still mulling over the events today.

Thank you to Bethany House and the author for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

Jaime Jo Wright never fails to impress. This was another hauntingly beautiful story full of spine-chilling moments and a hope-filled message.

This dual timeline takes place at Müllerian Manor in 1921 with Marian Arnold one year into prohibition and the present day with Remy Shaw.

The Arnold family's fortunes took a turn for the worse when prohibition became law. After the bankruptcy of the family's brewery and the death of her parents, the only thing left for Marian is their summer home, staffed with only a few remaining servants. Ghostly visions haunt her, and butterflies become an ominous portent of doom as a killer strikes.

In the present day, Remy is a biographer’s assistant staying at Müllerian Manor, helping to research Marian’s mysterious life and the elusive serial killer, the Butterfly Butcher. But danger is around every corner, and it’s not long before Remy is being targeted in the same way that the Butterfly Butcher’s victims were.

I was so invested in the mysteries and was completely surprised by the turn of events. I thought I had it all figured out several times, but nope! I didn’t see it coming until right before the reveals!

I enjoyed both timelines equally. I usually prefer one over the other, but not this time. They were both equally compelling. I enjoyed the characters from both times. And it was really interesting to see the connections and parallels between the two.

Elton, the biographer, was a hoot! I loved the bond he and Remy had. Their conversations and banter made me laugh several times.

I appreciated the way mental illness was handled. It's an important topic, and the author treated it with respect and dignity.

I can't say enough good things about this book. Jaime Jo Wright is a master in this genre, and she keeps upping the ante with each book. I love how she always weaves a strong Christian message into her spooky tales. Needless to say, I highly recommend this book.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

I want to start off by saying that I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I just knew I needed to read this book. Based on the cover alone. I also have never read anything from this author before. After reading this book definitely will be adding more of this authors books to my tbr.
I have to say the writing and the world even the characters blew me away. I wasn’t disappointed at all. I was definitely hooked.
I do like the two POV and the different times present to past books.
I love how the author included and done a good job with mental illness from the past to the present times in this book. I know way before our times. They would put people away and did terrible things to them.
Marian Arnold and Remy are my favorite female characters of 2024. They are strong and never wanting to give up hope. On who they want to be or where they wanted to end up.
I have nothing but good things about this book. We’ll always hold these two ladies close to my heart.
This book I couldn’t put down. There was so many turns and things I didn’t see coming. Definitely that ending was a surprise I never saw. I highly recommend this book. Easy page turner. Thank you the author and publisher for allowing me to the opportunity to such a fun and emotional book. This book comes out October 1, 2024.
About book:
Set in 1921 and present.
1921 Marian Arnold just lost her father. Now she has no where to go but to her mother’s manor. Where she sees and hears things. Butterflies carry a second life to those who have died. That’s what her mother has told her when she was younger. Marian is not sure what is going on in this house. And trying to figure out what was really going here with her mother. Before her mother pasted away. What secrets are here and have been hidden for so long. Marian is wanting to find out. But things keep happening and she is not sure what to do.
Present time Remy is young woman who is asked to help write a book about the life of Marian while living in her house. Remy needs to help Mr. Elton write his biography about Marian who she is unable to find information about anyone from this family. But Remy to has a past and secrets that she has left behind. To become a strong person. But she too is experiencing things in this house. And questions she cant get answers too.
My review will be posted up anywhere I can post review. I will be posting and sharing when this book does come out

My thoughts
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When I pick Jaime Jo Wright book I know I'm in for a treat. She definitely did not disappointed with this one.

I loved this story with its mysterious serial killer. I loved this book being on duel time Lines. So much Mystery.
Family secrets that weaves though out the story .the perfect story.

This book deals with mental health issues.

I must say my favorite parts of this story are back in 1921 . With Marian Arnold. mysterious things that happen at the manner. And
Within the butterfly house.

For me just a phenomenal book.

I must say the cover is absolutely gorgeous it fits the story. The name of this book is absolutely perfect.

Bethany House Fiction
Jaime Jo Wright

Jaime Jo Wright does it again....she wrote another a story so good you just won't be able to put it down! "Specters in the Glass House" has a great title, gorgeous cover and the words inside don't disappoint. As with her other books, this is a dual time line murder mystery.

This one is set 1921, near Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a present day timeline as well. Prohibition is in place and has greatly affected our 1921 main female protagonist Marian's life. All she has left of her father's brewery empire is the twisty, turny house her mother designed with a glass butterfly house that has her mothers grave in it. In our present timeline we have Remy, the survivor of being raised in foster care and researching Marian's history (including a serial killer known as the "Butterfly Butcher" while living in the house where the murders happened.

I love how Wright brings the reader on so many twists and turns throughout her stories and this one is probably the best of hers I've read yet. She kept me as the reader trying to figure out who was the killer and what is going on in the current timeline mystery. She also filled this book with so many faith filled nuggets and I just loved seeing those bits of hope while reading such a heavy book. It was one that you can't figure out the ending to until towards the very end.

This book has been on my radar since Wright started posting teasers on social media this past spring and I pre-ordered it well before I had the chance to read this ARC. I highly recommend this one to fans of Jaime Jo Wright's books and to anyone looking to read a Christian, spooky, murder mystery.

Thank you to Bethany House for a chance to review an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Specters in the Glass House is simply brilliant! I’ve read all of Jaime Jo Wright’s books, and I always think that the one I’ve just read is my favorite. Yeah, this is my favorite now…until the next one is published. The only bad thing about finishing her new books is having to wait several months for another one! But, truly, Wright’s talent for creating unforgettable characters is amazing. She weaves dual timelines together seamlessly. Furthermore, she shares powerful messages about our real God’s love in imaginative, creepy fictional novels!

In Specters in the Glass House, the dual timelines revolve around Marian Arnold and Remy Shaw. In Marian’s timeline it’s 1921. She’s a young woman who has lost both parents - an artistic, melancholy mother and a brewing baron father who lost everything with the coming of prohibition. For Remy, it’s the present day. She grew up in the foster care system after losing her mom in a fire. She’s now a young woman working as a research assistant for a famous biographer.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved the characters in this novel. In addition to Marian and Remy are several other multifaceted characters who I absolutely adored. Wright has a way of writing that makes you feel as if you’re a character too.

The atmosphere draws you in, the characters become your friends, and the story leaves you breathless. I highly recommend Specters in the Glass House and give it 5 huge stars!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

"In 1921, Marian Arnold, the heiress to a brewing baron's empire, seeks solace in the glass butterfly house on her family's Wisconsin estate as Prohibition and the deaths of her parents cast a long shadow over her shrinking world. When Marian's sanctuary is invaded by nightmarish visions, she grapples with the line between hallucinations of things to come and malevolent forces at play in the present. With dead butterflies as the killer's ominous signature, murders unfold at a steady pace. Marian, fearful she might be next, enlists the help of her childhood friend Felix, a war veteran with his own haunted past.

In the present day, researcher Remy Shaw becomes entangled in an elderly biographer's quest to uncover the truth behind Marian Arnold's mysterious life and the unsolved murders linked to an infamous serial killer. Joined by Marian's great-great-grandson, can Remy expose the evil that lurks beneath broken wings? Or will the dark legacy surrounding the manor and its glass house destroy yet another generation?

Renowned as a "trailblazer extraordinaire" (Booklist) of inspirational dual-time suspense, award-winning author Jaime Jo Wright weaves a haunting tale of mystery, legacy, and the relentless pursuit of truth across two distinct eras."

I mean, Wisconsin and serial killers do go together...

I know I will never be disappointed when Jaime Jo Wright is creating a story. She pulls me into the story. The atmosphere is heavy, there is something in the air that triggers a chill down my spine, I know there is something just beyond that door, I hold my breath as a butterfly dances by. I release my breath and settle. I become part of the story, I become one with the characters. This is another five-star read in my book. Seriously how can you go wrong with a creepy mansion, a butterfly house with a sarcophagus residing inside. The gorgeous wings of the butterflies catching the sunlight, mesmerizing me. As those stubborn chills return. There is just something not right with Mullerian Manor.

Prohibition hit Wisconsin in 1921. Making all the major brewing families bankrupt and broke. Marian Arnold family is no exception. She is also coming to terms with being an orphan. Her mother passes first. A free spirit who was obsessed with butterflies and designed the lake house known as Mullerian Manor. There are doors that lead nowhere, hidden passageways, the entire house seems like a maze. Much like the mind of her beloved mother. The only thing Marian has left is this manor. She has never felt settled in this house, always at ends. When the milkman is found hanging from a rope in the butterfly house, a pile of dead butterflies littered beneath his swinging feet. Marian is at a loss with what is occurring. When a second body is discovered. There are whispers of a serial killer in their midst.

Remy Shaw is heading to Mullerian Manor to be a research assistant to renowned biographer Elton Floyd. Floyd has hired her and invited to live at the Mansion. She is going to research the Arnold family and how they were connected to the Butterfly Butcher. She is excited, full of nerves, and cannot wait to dive in. The house is not warm and welcoming. She hears whispers in the night, footsteps, could it be Marian's ghost? Or is there something more sinister occurring behind the walls?

I hurtled through this book. I could not put it down for the life of me. I was up until 2am trying to figure out what was going on. Was it a curse? Is there a serial killer that has lived since 1921 until present time? There is so much to this book. Family, drama, mental health, and of course forgiveness. Thank you to Jaime Jo Wright and Bethany House Publishers for another fantastic read.

Wow. Just wow. Somehow Jaime always manages to exceed my (already extremely high) expectations!!! This book is just… wow. I’m a little speechless to be honest. I can’t find the right words to describe it. But maybe like a mix of exactly what you expect from Jaime - the gothic thriller vibes with all the page turning suspense and surprising twists - and the gut wrenching and stunningly beautiful hit of truth and REAL that I’d normally relate to an Amanda Dykes book.

This book is just wow. I know. I already said that. But it’s the only word I have. And the characters and the story are complex, unpredictable, unexpected and just wow. This is both a high octane thriller and a beautiful emotional story to get you thinking. I didn’t know it was possible to have both in one book. But here we have it. Jaime’s writing just seems to get better and better! And this one is not to be missed!!!

It’s coming out in two weeks, so keep an eye out!

Thanks so much to Jaime Jo Wright, Bethany House and NetGalley for the ARC.

Specters in the Glass House
by Jaime Jo Wright
Pub Date Oct. 1, 2024
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
If you haven't read Wright yet and you enjoy creepy tales you need to get this book as soon as possible.
When I pick up a Jaime Jo Wright book, I know that I am always in for a delightful and usually creepy mystery in which nothing is ever quite what it seems on the surface. This one was no exception, alternating between 1921 and the present day, we get to see the stories of two women- Marian and Remy- and the mysteries and secrets hidden within the manor. Both timelines were equally fascinating to me, filled with mystery and family secrets to be uncovered.
This story took on the subject of mental illness beautifully. It's definitely heartbreaking to read about how mental illness was handled in history... and even the stigma that many mental illnesses can still come with today, but I thought the author handled it with great care and respect.

Jaime Jo Wright is a favorite of mine with her ability to create stories that make you truly think, and this was another beautiful example of that. Whether you're already a fan or are just looking for a beautiful Christian fiction read, this is definitely one not to be missed.

Jaime Jo Wright penned a phenomenal bone-chilling murder mystery, filled with suspense and Christian undertones that will keep you enthralled from beginning to end in Specters in the Glass House. Wright, in this dual-timeline story, focuses on mental health, which she handles with the utmost grace. Her attention to scenic detail and character development in both timelines is astounding, and how she ties the dual storylines together is remarkable. 

Wright begins this tale with Marian Arnold in October 1921 during prohibition, who suddenly finds herself at Müllerian Manor, their summer home, her mother’s house and the glass butterfly house. She is the last of the Arnold line, or is she? We follow her story throughout the month as she discovers things about her mother, her illness, her death, and the effect it has on Marian and the future. 

In the present day, we meet Remy Shaw, who is staying at Müllerian Manor researching Marian’s death for an eccentric author and has her own personal traumatic memories, and a mysterious family tree, too. Müllerian Manor, with an interior that is a mystery in itself, and its dark legacy adds to the eeriness of this story. Who was the butterfly killer in 1921? And who is the butterfly killer now? Wright also gives her readers a glimpse of romance in both timelines, giving hope to the turmoil in their lives.

I am in awe of Jaime Jo Wright, her incredible talent, and her amazing ability to create the most unique stories that I have ever read. It is no wonder they call Jaime Jo Wright the queen of chilling Christian Gothic tales. She has surpassed all my expectations in Specters in the Glass House as I joined her characters on their journey for truth in both timelines, discovering along the way, that they are loved. I highly recommend this incredible story!

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House via NetGalley through Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to write a favorable review, and all opinions are my own.

So, this was a "Christian" read without the Christianity suffocating the story right out, as Christian books can be wont to do. Seriously, as a Christian, Christian fiction can be difficult for me. Oftentimes, they overlook the ugliness and instead focus on trite, boring, predictability as not to offend or get to real. Because real can be sinful.
It's incredibly refreshing to read a Christian story that, instead, focuses on that reality. The reality that life is sometimes messy and ugly, and (Christian or not) we're all just fumbling through.
This story was on this side of macabre. Not TOO, mind you. Just enough spooky to make the mystery that much more addicting.

And in the end, the story was the perfect way to speak on mental health issues, especially at a time when many didn't concern themselves with it.

The characters carried this story. I loved them all--from both timelines. Such a beautiful story. Jaimie Jo Wright has become a new go-to author for me.

I can always count on Jaime Jo Wright to deliver spine-chilling, creepy stories--that are also rooted in Scripture and point to Jesus at every turn ... including this read! Perfect for this time of year!

It's defo one I shouldn't have tried reading at night :); I tell myself that every time I pick up one of her books, and rarely listen, haha. It's creepy. It's dark. But there is ALWAYS light.

Wright incorporated interesting medical topics, as ever, and the historical timeline in particular shed light (no pun intended) on how certain things were handled in that era. Heartbreaking; so much that wasn't understood was truly feared, and that led "normal" people to do some truly terrible things. But God--always but God, and that's one thing of many that keeps me returning to Wright's books (besides the fact that she's just a fabulous person and talented author; I could go on).

Well done.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The perfect cozy murder-mystery book to kick off the fall season! I’m a big JJW fan, so I was over the moon excited when I got the email to be one of the ARC (advanced reader copy) recipients. This book is one of her best. This book has a split-timeline like all of her other novels. We’re in the 1920’s in this book, during prohibition. The other timeline is present day. I loved the spooky manor and glass butterfly house as the backdrop in both timelines. JJW created a beautiful fall backdrop for this story. I had to get out my pumpkin mug for a cup of tea while I read this story. This book goes into mental illness in a gentle way, and JJW handles it beautifully. We even have a military story line woven into this book, in both timelines. As a Marine Corps wife, I really enjoyed that aspect of the book. JJW never disappoints! What a great read for the beginning of the fall season!