Gripping, mysterious, atmospheric, chilling, full of tension, twists, and reveals!!!! Dawn Merriman delivered with The Last Haunting: An unputdownable and utterly gripping paranormal mystery!!!!! I can't believe that this is the 7th and last book in the Rylan Flynn series! It feels as if I just finished The Spirit Girls! Every book in this series was pure supernatural reading bliss! This book picks up where the events of the previous book, The Burning Soul, left off. Yes, yes, yes!!!!! Sometimes books in a series work well as stand-alone novels but I don't believe this book would. I highly recommend beginning with the first book in the series and going for there. They are fast and thrilling books that are less than 300 pages. Most being in the low 200-page counts!

Rylan Flynn can see ghosts. She not only sees ghosts, but she helps to solve the mysteries behind how they died and to help them pass over. She has been living with her mother's ghost for the entire series and she and her mother are both ready to find out how her mother died! Readers of the series have been waiting for this moment and Dawn Merriman gave fans of the series what we have been waiting for!!!!!! Thank you, Dawn! Whew! What a thrilling and chilling ride this series has been. This book also has Rylan dealing with her nemesis, Roland, an evil entity who has bad intentions and evil vibes.

A wonderful ending to an exciting, addictive, and fun series. I have enjoyed watching the character of Rylan evolve and grow. She has learned to trust, be vulnerable, let people in, and grow her relationships with others. I have also enjoyed watching her relationship with Detective Ford grow and transform as well. The mysteries have been wonderful, and I did not see the reveal in this book coming. I loved being shocked and seeing the storyline concerning her mother come full circle.

Such a wonderfully written and well thought out final additional to a wonderful series. It has been a pleasure, and I enjoyed the supernatural ride! All good things must come to an end and Dawn Merriman did her series, and fans of this series, proud. A final farewell was said and as the book closed, I was thankful for the time I spent being haunted by this book!

The last book in the Rylan Flynn mysteries. After following her journey, seeing ghosts and solving mysteries, I expected a lot from this book. It didn't disappoint.

I didn't guess who the villain would be but it didn't feel like a rug pull. It was another enjoyable tale but the lie at the end didn't quite sit right. I wasn't sure why it was needed but that's just personal opinion.

There's an underlying mystery which was resolved but not everything is wrapped up in a bow, which feels more like real life.

It's a closed door paranormal mystery and I would recommend.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley and Second Sky for the chance to read The last haunting by Dawn Merriman. This is the 7th (and final) book in the Rylan Flynn mystery, and I am going to miss reading this paranormal mystery series! I am a fan of the author, and will definitely read more of her books! One of the ongoing threads throughout the series is that Rylan lives in her childhood home, with the ghost of her Mother, who was murdered there. Even though she connects with spirits and helps them cross over; you can tell, that she is somewhat reluctant to help her mother, who initially didn't realize she was dead, and has become a hoarder; filling the house to overflowing boxes and stuff. The stories are paranormal in natural, and has plenty of detective action, (think of the tv show Ghost whisperer) but as the series continued a bit of sinister evil entered into the plot. I enjoyed how the author finished the series and I definitely recommend the entire series!!!!

Actually, I had no intention at all of reading this series.
Paranormal stories aren’t really my thing, but when I signed up for the blog tour for book 2, I only realized once I started reading it that I had made a mistake. But when I commit to something, I go all in, so I began—somewhat skeptically.

That mistakes can lead to amazing things, I’m proving here today with the review of book 7. I devoured the series and was a huge fan of this author from the very beginning. The way she brings her characters to life, her writing style, and the emotions she conveys are simply top-notch.

But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with this book, the series comes to a close. I’m going to miss the recurring characters—one in particular the amazing Rylan, of course.

Themes of farewell, murder, suspense, and seemingly hopeless situations take center stage, but emotions like love, friendship, and justice also play an important role.
Rylan also makes an announcement—but is it true…??

A powerful story full of emotion. 5 stars.

Thank you

This was a very different story, ghosts, a manic puppet and deaths galore.! Some interesting characters and not everyone is who they seem. Nice, tidy conclusion.

A great last installment in the life of Rylan Flynn. Rylan communicates with ghosts as a normal part of her day, but also avoids specters and drawing attention to her abilities when she can. This connection to the dead seems like an exciting ability, but it colors her world and her interactions with the living. This is an exciting adventure where an evil foe from the past resurfaces, complicating Rylan's investigation into the murder of her Mother. Her investigation is so personal; she may want to learn what really happened to her mother, yet having her mother's spirit with her is obviously a comfort. I found the book to be parts exciting, mildly scary, heartbreaking yet also heartwarming. I feel that this book had Rylan admitting more people into her inner circle. Rylan is a genuinely relatable character; sad to see her 'retire.' Thank you to Bookouture/Second Sky for the ARC of this book, giving me a chance to read about love that survives the grave.

The last of the Rylan Flynn series and I have enjoyed following her progress and grow as a character and ghost whisperer. By the ending of the series I was looking for long running storylines being resolved. Her relationship with Ford, her mother's situation and haunting. This all runs consecutively with the plotline, which takes a sinister turn as Rylan has to investigate a murder, with a sinister spirit involved. Fun and fast paced, Rylan's emotions are a roller coaster ride. I enjoyed all the books in the series, with the finale being the best, in my opinion. Haunting, spooky, with menace and a hunky guy.

Thank you NetGalley and Second Sky

Wow. The Last Haunting is everything I want in a paranormal mystery—gripping, emotional, and absolutely unputdownable. As the final book in the Rylan Flynn series, it delivers a powerful, satisfying conclusion that had me hooked from the first page to the last. I’ve followed Rylan’s journey from the beginning, and this finale gave me chills in all the best ways.

👻 Plot Summary
Rylan Flynn is no stranger to ghosts, but this time it’s personal. Her mother’s spirit is trapped, and the only way to set her free is to solve her decades-old murder. When Rylan witnesses a suspicious car crash, the police call it an accident—but Detective Ford Pierce isn’t convinced. As Rylan digs deeper into her mother’s cold case, she uncovers a chilling connection to the evil spirit Roland, who’s back and more dangerous than ever.

With the town of Ashby under supernatural siege and secrets surfacing from every corner, Rylan must confront her past, face her deepest fears, and stop a killer—before she becomes the next victim.

🕯️ What I Loved
Rylan’s Emotional Arc: This book hit hard. Watching Rylan confront the trauma of her mother’s death while trying to protect the living was raw and beautifully written.

High Stakes, High Tension: The pacing is relentless. Every chapter ends with a twist or revelation that kept me flipping pages late into the night.

Paranormal Meets Procedural: Merriman blends ghost-hunting with detective work so seamlessly. The supernatural elements never feel gimmicky—they’re integral to the mystery.

Ford & Rylan: Their dynamic continues to evolve in a way that feels earned and emotionally grounded. I loved their moments of quiet connection amid the chaos.

Series Payoff: Long time fans will appreciate how past threads are tied up. It’s clear Merriman planned this arc carefully, and the payoff is worth it.

🧾 Final Thoughts
The Last Haunting is a masterclass in how to end a series. It’s eerie, heartfelt, and packed with suspense. If you’ve followed Rylan Flynn this far, you’re in for a treat—and if you haven’t started the series yet, now’s the perfect time to dive in.

A full-hearted 5/5 from me. I’ll miss Rylan, but what a send-off.

We're brought to the end. It was bittersweet! I've enjoyed this series and it's different twists and turns and I have to say I'm sad it's over!

Rylan is brought in one last time to discover who killed her mother. With the help of Ford, will she be able to solve the mystery of what really happened, and if it's connected to the sinister acts around town?

Lots of things are wrapped up and can't wait to see what this author delivers next.

Another excellent addition to this series. I love Rylan and the rest of the characters. I definitely had a hard time putting this book down when it was time to go to bed. Sleep is sometimes overrated.

I truly wanted to love this. From what I read this is the last book. And I expected so much more. In the beginning I really loved Rylan. I just felt like it wasn’t wrapped up. And I was disappointed that it ended in a lie. I see that some things were ‘wrapped up’ but I just didn’t feel satisfied.

But that’s the beauty of a book. We all take something different from reading it.

I have enjoyed all of the seven books in this fantasy, ghost whisper, murder mystery series. They are all short easy reads. My reading excitement has risen each time one of the books has been released. Rylan Flynn, her living and ghost family, her side kick Mickey and her boyfriend have been a welcome part of my reading over the past few years. This book wraps up all the lose ends. Rylan is now finished putting herself in danger and getting hurt, which seemed to have been part and parcel of her life helping ghosts move on. But we leave her with a secret close to her heart. A special thank you to Dawn Merriman for sharing Rylan with us.
Thank you to Second Sky and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

I wanted to love this book, to finally close up several mysteries throughout the series, but it just felt incomplete in some parts. While the overall mystery was solved, it failed to fully connect some of the earlier paranormal mysteries Rylan faced that the author hinted was connected. Ford felt out of character as well, and the beginning an accident was weird and did not make sense. I also felt Rylan learned nothing from revealing her big lie and had no character growth. She is still lying!

The Last Haunting by Dawn Merriman, published by Second Sky, is book seven in the Rylan Flynn Mystery Series. This is not a stand alone, I recommend to read the books in order.
I'm a fan of this series and couldn't wait to read about Rylan's latest adventure.
The story picks up where the previous book was left off. Rylan was stabbed and shortly released from the hospital. She's still healing and her boyfriend Detective Ford is there to lend a helping hand. What he doesn't know is they're not alone in the house. Her mother's ghost and a little girlghost are residents too. Soon they all learn there's more behind the attacks on all of them. The perfect pnr mystery,excellently written, beautifully told, literally unputdownable. A pageturner of its finest, I recommend the book and the series, 5 stars.

The Last Haunting is the final story about Rylan Flynn, a lady who can see and communicate with ghosts and she tries to help them solve their deaths and pass on to the other side with the he!p of her friend Mickey and off and on again detective boyfriend Ford, I've enjoyed the series so far and it's sad to say goodbye to her and I do not want to give anything away from this the last book, but personally I do feel this one lacked a little of the mystery from the previous novels maybe so it could all be wrapped up in the end. But that said its still a good series and I'm looking forward to what Dawn Merriman writes next.

Bittersweet when a series ends, especially such a good one! Creepy. Clown. Puppet. Yes he is back and new developments with Rylan's ghost guests keep things hectic. An entertaining series with great plot and characters, and in this one, yes, things get wrapped up, sort of ;) Highly recommended!

Well, it’s over; this is the last book in the series, and I’m so gosh darn sad it is. This last book is a really doozy though. Rylan is doing what her mom asked, and she along with Ford and Tyler, are investigating her mother’s murder. What they discover along the way is a shock, and we find out that not everyone is as they seem. I am so sad it’s over, and I’m a little sad for Rylan at the end, but I can’t say why because of spoilers. However, I am happy that the author is working on another series, and I’m holding my breath waiting for it. Excellent ending to a great series. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.