GHOST HAMPTON was sheer nonstop delight! The characters were wonderful to meet and watch--very realistic--and the character evolution which the protagonist, Lyle Hall, progressed through is magnificently performed. I admire the interweaving of paranormal elements with the very human frailties of greed and lust and drive for power, and the balancing of history (1880-1910, and late 18th century till 1827) with the very real contemporary Internet-driven "reality tv" culture. Human nature really doesn't change, but individuals CAN overcome. That's the very best aspect of this excellent novel.

This book has an interesting concept, but I just couldn't connect to the characters. I really wanted to get into it more, and kept hoping that it would pick up.

Lyle Hall hears whispers every time he's near the decrepit mansion known as Old Vic. His daughter Georgie, is a police detective and she thinks he's still recovering from a terrible accident he had a year ago. He claims to be a psychic ever since her came out of a coma. Now he's seeing a tombstone with his daughter's name and a very close date. A media circus ensues as he tries to keep his daughter alive and solve the secrets of Old Vic and a curious old barn nearby. Great paranormal/mystery for readers to enjoy. This book also gets a high star count for not being able to lay it down. Don't start if you're busy.