Haunted River: A Novel of Suspense (Detectives Daniels and Remalla - Book Five)

Brimming with ghostly activity, Haunted River (Detective Daniels and Remalla Series Book 5) by J.T. Bishop is a thrilling murder mystery. From the first sentence, I was hooked and couldn't put the book down until I reached the electrifying conclusion. The plot is exciting, and the storyline's twists and turns are intriguing and kept me guessing until the end. Not having read any of the first four books in the series, I was pleased to find this was a stand-alone book. There are a few references to preceding stories, but it didn't detract from the experience. It is an outstanding novel with engaging characters, a chilling storyline, and I loved every page of it! Riveting and suspenseful, it is an exceptional murder mystery that will thrill everyone who relishes stories with a creepy nuance and a hint of the supernatural. Absolutely fantastic! Susan Sewell - Readers Favorite What makes Haunted River fascinating as detective fiction is the element of thrills generated by Scarlet's phantom. As a ghost, she is a passive character who does not reveal anything about her mysterious death but does provide a clue, and it is up to the two sleuths to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Bishop treads carefully to ensure that human intuition and logic are still the key factors in solving a crime and not a supernatural revelation. As the ghostly element is compelling, the strings of unique suspects are equally well-articulated. The suspense picks up when the plot arrives at a conclusion that you least expect, and that is the hallmark of page-turning detective fiction. Haunted River by J.T. Bishop is a fast-paced and easy read with a good twist. Vincent Dublado - Readers Favorite With its terrifying past and alarming secrets, the spooky town of Dumont makes a perfect backdrop for the plot. Witty conversations between the detectives are great additions to the story as they temper the tension in the novel. I loved discovering the town's residents who include a cranky, feisty old woman hell-bent on protecting her grandson, a mysterious sheriff who would rather spend time ghost-chasing than unravel the town's crooked past, a beautiful woman new to Dumont who hopes to move forward from her past, and two lively fortune-tellers. The story remains tense to the end as the list of suspects increases and more secrets are revealed. It culminates in a hair-raising, shocking scene. Haunted River by Judy Bishop is a rewarding, absorbing read that every fan of murder mysteries should read. Edith Wairimu - Readers Favorite Haunted River , Book One in the 'Detectives Daniels and Remalla' series, is about an unsolved murder, a ghost, and a mystery that rekindles when Detective Gordon Danielsxa0inherits his grandmother's home and a decades-old puzzle.Can a crystal ball's look into the pastrevolve the mystery? No; but two savvy detectives can possibly employ unusualdevices to get at the heart of this decades-old conundrum. From accusations over local drug trade to the real events surrounding now-three dead women (Scarlet, Chelsea, and Annie), the story expands with perp possibilities and a deadly threat. Having a phantom be an active part of the problem-solving effort sets this mystery thriller apart from many others. And yet, the detectives must rely not just on supernatural influences, but their own evolving savvy to find a solution to a problem which has eluded every investigator before them. A host of characters are created who are realistic, logical, and interesting, with the mystery itself taking several twists and turns readers won't see coming. The result is a satisfying blend of investigative procedure and ghost story that provides a haunting tale of detectives who inherit more than a few surprises. Mystery readers who also like a good ghost story will be intrigued by the whodunit and the added spice of a haunting figure. D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Reviews