Book Synopsis
An ominous butterfly house. A sinister legacy. An untraceable killer.
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?
"Wright is in a class by herself."--Library Journal
Book Details
- Publisher : Bethany House Publishers (October 1, 2024)
- Genre: Inspirational Gothic Suspense
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 076424146X
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
Jaime Jo Wright has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I can always count on her for a well-crafted story that stays with me long after I finish reading.
The dual timelines, one set in 1921 during Prohibition and the other in the present, are easy to follow. This novel blends family drama with mystery, romance, and a touch of the supernatural. There were moments that sent chills down my spine as I questioned what was real and what wasn't. This story plays tricks on the mind, just like it does with its characters. The "Butterfly Butcher" is a key figure in both timelines, adding a haunting atmosphere to the story.
Wright also tackles mental health issues with empathy and care. She portrays these struggles realistically, showing how they impact both the individual and their loved ones. The mysteries in each timeline deliver surprising twists while still providing satisfying resolutions.
Specters in the Glass House will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager for more from this talented author.
****Meet Author Jaime Jo Wright ****
Jaime Jo Wright, multi award-winning author--including the Christy and Daphne du Maurier awards--is a coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire. She has entwined her life with the legendary Captain Hook, residing serenely in Wisconsin's rural woodlands. Her literary vocation involves penning chilling Gothic tales, a baffling change from that of Austenites, with a strong preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe. Two mischievous urchins adorn their family, who keep their mother on her toes - providing an exhilarating amount chaos.
Visit her at: http://www.jaimewrightbooks.com and listen to her podcast MadLit Musings on your favorite podcast player or at http://www.madlitmusings.com
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