Review: The Specter of Seduction by: Carolyn Haines

Title: The Specter of Seduction
Author: Carolyn Haines
Publisher: KaliOka Press
Series: Pluto's Snitch #3
Pages: 338
Format: Paperback
Source: Author Request

Description:

Waverly Mansion, a unique and lovely antebellum home in northeast Mississippi, offers the most dangerous challenge yet to Raissa James and her partner in the Pluto’s Snitch private detective agency. They specialize in hauntings, possessions, and the occult. 

In the isolation of Waverley, Raissa’s special gift, her ability to see and communicate with the dead, puts a target on her back. The entity that resides at Waverley Mansion covets Raissa’s sensitivity. But Raissa is not the only one in danger. She and her partner Reginald Proctor must save eight-year-old Amanda Sheridan from the dark forces roaming the grounds of Waverley. 

The bitter past plays a major role in the nightmare of the present—and Raissa and Reginald must find the answers to who—or what--was Nora Bailey, a woman reputed to be not only a Union spy in the heart of the South, but also one whose promiscuity put the men who loved her at risk. 

Raissa and Reginald can trust no one—especially not the dead--because the dead lie.

My Thoughts:

In this book Raissa and Reginald are headed to Waverly Mansion where a young girl Amanda Sheridan is being haunted by a young spirit named Nan who can't rest until her story is told.  This takes some digging from Raissa and Reginald as Nan was from a long time ago and the duo have to search old records to find out what happened.  What they discover is that Nan was a unwanted child who spent her time observing people.  While investigating that mystery they discover Nora Bailey a Union Spy who caused the previous family nothing but death.  Was Nora connected to Nan?  Why is she haunting Waverly house?  Is there something more to this mystery?

I loved this book it was like The Conjuring circa 1920's.  I loved how Raissa and Reginald had to really search for the clues regarding what really happened way back when.  This book was one you definitely couldn't put down as there was so much mystery to it along with the history of the house and family. 

I loved watching how the duo work together and are really in-sync with each other and have each others back in this spooky tale.  It was great seeing how they pieced together what happened and worked towards solving the situation and not putting people in harm. 

Definitely a great book for those who enjoy a tale of ghost and mysterious houses that have deep mystery.  Also good for those who enjoy history and what people may have gone through back in the day.  I can't wait to see what is next for Raissa and Reginald!