Ghost: An Andrea Kelley Mystery
The Archivist Book 1
by Elle Andrews Patt
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Pub Date Mar 13 2020 | Archive Date Mar 08 2022
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Description
No one believes her. Yet.
After Archivist Andrea Kelley scores a sweet rental in Charleston, WV, she discovers it’s already occupied. But the early rising, bacon-loving ghost of six-year-old Billie Mae makes for a tolerable roommate. Until two bodies turn up nearby and Billie Mae launches a full-fledged haunting offensive.
Scared, but determined, Andrea relies on her research skills and her best friend, Detective William Taka, to investigate the strange circumstances surrounding Billie Mae’s death—and her mother’s confession of murder. He's got the time to help because he’s pissed off his superiors, set an old feud on fire, and now someone’s tracking his every move.
Caught between an increasing phantom fury and Taka's sudden disappearance, Andrea's forced to confront the boundaries of her safe academic life. And the limits of her courage. Can she unearth a long-buried secret in time to save Taka and unmask a killer? Can she do it without either of them joining Billie Mae on the other side?
Modern Southern Gothic meets Sleuthing Procedural in this atmospheric murder mystery. Typical violence for genre. LGTBQ. Diversity. First book in series.
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A Note From the Publisher
Book 3, Wraith, will release late spring 2022.
Advance Praise
2020 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Award Finalist for New Fiction
2020 Royal Palm Literary Award Gold Medalist for Published Mystery Novel
From the judges: "Flowing narrative and well-turned descriptions of place take the reader on an eerie mystery ride." "...the writing keeps reader intrigued and pacing is good. Despite the tough, dark subject of murdered children, this novel will be a thriller-reader favorite."
From Rachel Caine, NYT bestselling author of the Stillhouse Lake series: “GHOST is a delicious, sun-drenched, frightening delight. If you like stories rich in setting and characters rich in personality, you can’t go wrong. Get it!”
"Genre-crossing, it is part paranormal, part crime thriller, emphasis on the latter. ...genuinely atmospheric, and when avoiding digression, Elle is engrossing. The language is good, the book itself extremely well presented...I believe that if you settle down for a long read without any distractions, and you fancy the cross-genre of this book, you’ll find Ghost a rewarding read." Reviewer Matt McAvoy
I picked up this book on a “special” sent out to readers. I was not expecting much from a 99 cent special, but boy was I wrong! This book exceeded expectations! The main protagonists were interesting and evoked empathy as I read. The involvement of ghosts was yummy icing on the cake. There was actually a plot line that pulled the reader into the story. The writing was exceptional. I cannot finish reading a book with grammar problems but this one was an easy read in that area. As soon as I finished it, I looked for the sequel, Spirit. - Patricia Beck, Amazon reader
Marketing Plan
Facebook ads and word of mouth.
Book 2, Spirit, launched in e-book format on Nov. 30, 2021. Email elle@elleandrewspatt, identify yourself as a Netgalley reader and I will gift you the book.
Book 3, Wraith, will release late spring 2022.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781734754407 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
