Julie Newcomb has been called back to the birthplace of her worst memories, to be a companion to the one person she fears most. The truth lies somewhere on her grandmother's crumbling plantation, as real and terrifying as the two skeletons lying together in the swampy shadows of Deadman's Hollow.
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"Jennifer chose this book for me as some much needed escape from the world of the dying. Of course, skeletons abound, but I got so into the story that I stayed up half the night reading it. Not literary fiction, but exactly what I needed! And I love the information about--you guessed it--uncovering and dating dead bodies. he he."
— Andrea (4 out of 5 stars)
" This has enough supernatural spin for me to give it four stars. I enjoy Michaels' writing style but am not a huge mystery reader. This one has a good plot and a great heroine. "
— Jaime, 2/4/2014" Very well done. I really liked this book and to this day I will get flashes from the book. The author paints scenes like no other. "
— Terah, 1/15/2014" "we shall die in darkness, and be buried in the rain." almost happened. "
— Rayni, 1/11/2014" One of my favorite mystery novels of all time. Michaels is great with history, romance, suspense and of course the classic killer twist at the end! "
— Jenn, 1/4/2014" this is a typical romantic thriller, an easy read.... but. its one of the few that stayed with me, that I re-read over and over.... that last paragraph. the very last one.... it still chills me, even after twenty years. "
— Jennifer, 1/3/2014" This is the first Barbara Michaels I read and remains, IMHO, her very best. Set in the Virginia Tidewater, a region I know well, it has great atmosphere, a likeable heroine, a heroic dog, just the right amount of ghostly plot. Not quite as much humor as her other books, but very satisfying. "
— Lindasue, 1/2/2014" I enjoyed it. Key point: the dogs name is Elvis :) suspenceful, quick read. "
— Susa, 12/22/2013" Love everything I read by Barbara Michaels! "
— Rebekah, 11/9/2013" A decent mystery with all the typical gothic elements. Barbara Michaels is good for an afternoon of reading. "
— Rae, 10/26/2013" This book was very good! "
— Kristin, 10/16/2013" Not a favorite but interesting enough to keep my attention. It was a quick read with some intrigue. I didn't expect all of the ending. "
— Linda, 9/11/2013" Compulsively readable stuff from Michaels. I'm not really a fan of Southern gothic, but this one works for me. "
— Julie, 7/27/2013" It was an enjoyable, easy read. "
— Jennifer, 7/2/2013" Maryland author of romantic suspenses. "
— B, 5/8/2013" Old flame instead of new flame, but standard lovely read from Barbara Michaels "
— Elli, 9/28/2012" I enjoyed this mystery, with very light romance "
— Julia, 11/19/2011" I was hoping for more mystery and suspense considering the title. But it turned out to be a really good story. "
— Lisa, 10/13/2010" Love her books like this. A Jane Eyre like quality to them. Great stuff; history, romance, adventure, suspense. "
— Anne, 5/17/2010" This mystery/ghost story takes place on a Virginia plantation. "
— Dianne, 5/5/2010" this is a good book also but so sad "
— Deb, 2/7/2010" I have read several books from her and each time swear I will never read another. But each time the title gets me and I want to go again. Lol. But I cant stand this womans books, it sucks!!! They start off promising but by the 3rd chapter...very disappointing. Two thumbs down!!! "
— Jj, 11/23/2009Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.