Specter in the Glass House + Giveaway

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.

My Review:

Thoroughly Gothic and more than a little eerie. And I feel like that is practically all I can safely say about this book without giving away any spoilers.

Wright excels at this type of dual timeline mystery which includes stunning complexities in both character and plot. Our heroines, Marian in 1921 and Remy in present day, are faced with similar dilemmas yet both have very unique stories to tell.

Past and present are cleverly woven together with impeccable pacing. I hung on every word. I don’t know how the author manages to keep all the details straight! And the way she builds the suspense as well as the creep factor is phenomenal! (You might need some comfort chocolate and a security teddy to make your way safely through to the end.)

So, definitely an unputdownable read. The kind that keeps you scrambling for logical explanations in the midst of so many impossibilities. A spectacularly stunning read!

34 thoughts on “Specter in the Glass House + Giveaway”

  1. “Specter in the Glass House” sounds like the perfect way to shake things up. After all, life isn’t all sweet and orderly is it? 🙂 Definitely have the doors locks, lights on and our furbabies on had to comfort me in what I just know will be a read in one sitting book. Already on my TBR list and can’t wait for the opportunity to read it.

    Thank you for the wonderful chance to win a copy!

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  2. I started to read this one (!y library purchased the ebook upon my request!!!🎉)….but had to stop because I had two review books arrive. So YES I definitely want/need to read this!!!

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  3. I always love Jaime Jo Wright’s books. Besides the fascinating stories, the covers tend to be hauntingly beautiful, but the cover on this one is exceptional! I can’t wait to read it!

    rdalquist AT gmail DOT com

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  4. I cannot wait to read this book! I haven’t been in the right mindset yet, but I’m looking forward to it when I get there.

    dmandres5 at gmail dot com

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  5. Please don’t enter me as I already own this book. But this book is so good! I love how she handles the mental health aspect with such respect and gentleness. Vanishing at Castle Moreau also delt with this extremely wel❤️

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