About The Book
Book: Night Falls on Predicament Avenue
Author: Jaime Jo Wright
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Release Date: April 9, 2024
In 1910, Effie James is living a dream for two. Her younger sister is harboring a secret that has left timid Effie determined to fulfill her daring sister’s grand plan of seeking out adventure in their small Iowa town. When a British gentleman arrives, disrupting their peace with efforts to find the wife many claim lived her final days at the now abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue, Effie is thrust into intrigue she couldn’t have prepared for. But what she finds inside will forever link her to the scandal staining the house’s walls and to a woman whose secrets promise a curse.
A century later, Norah Richman is living out her late-twin’s dream of running their great aunt’s bed-and-breakfast on Predicament Avenue–a place Norah believes nothing good can come out of after her sister’s abduction and murder thirteen years ago. Her first guest is a crime historian and podcaster, and Norah resolves to stay far away from the charming and enigmatic man–until another guest is found dead. As they dig deeper, something sinister unfurls that will reveal an ominous unknown far greater than the possibility of death itself.
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My Impressions:
Jaime Jo Wright is a go-to author for suspense with a serious creep factor. Night Falls on Predicament Avenue is her latest dual timeline novel. It kept me guessing from the beginning, and I could’t figure out how Wright was going to bring this delicious ghost story to a real world conclusion. In this instance it would be good to remember that innocence should never be overestimated. The 4 main characters — the historical mains and the modern-day mains — are flawed, complex, and thoroughly relatable. Hope and fear are two key themes in the twisting plot. All four MCs found much to fear and much to hope for. I like that Wright can take a scary story and shine a light to reveal God’s hand. I usually have a favorite story thread when it comes to dual timeline novels, but both were equally compelling, and I found myself turning the pages at an ever increasing rate to find out just what in the world was going on! Fans of mystery and suspense will not be disappointed with Night Falls on Predicament Avenue. It is another great book by the queen of gothic inspirational fiction.
Highly recommended.
Audience: Adults.
(Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
About The Author
Jaime Jo, the coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire, has entwined her life with the legendary Captain Hook, residing serenely in Wisconsin’s rural woodlands.
Her literary vocation involves penning Gothic tales, a baffling change from that of Austenites, with a preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe.
More from Jaime Jo
True crime did NOT just become popular in this century! Scour the old newspapers for a full and detailed telling of the latest crime. That’s how I got the idea for Night Falls on Predicament Avenue! Yes! I read an old newspaper article from the late 1800’s in which they described in quite delectable detail, the crime scene of a murder in a house with questionable history. That being said, it’s also important to note, that forensics DID just recently become popular in the last 50-100 years. In the 1800’s, if you were murdered, it was common for your neighbor to tour and trample over your crime scene out of curiosity and/or the hope they might be of service in solving the crime. More likely than not, they were merely wanna-be podcast listeners of true crime shows simply born too early for that technological advancement.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 10
Devoted To Hope, April 10
By The Book, April 11
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, April 11
Inspired by Fiction, April 12
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 12
Texas Book-aholic, April 13
Blossoms and Blessings, April 13
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 14
Blogging With Carol, April 14
Betti Mace, April 15
JESUS in the EVERYDAY, April 15
Live. Love. Read., April 16
For Him and My Family, April 16
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, April 17 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, April 17
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, April 18
Holly’s Book Corner, April 18
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 19
Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 20
Sylvan Musings, April 20
Bigreadersite , April 21
Back Porch Reads, April 21
Lily’s Corner, April 22
Simple Harvest Reads, April 22 (Guest Review from Mindy)
Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, April 23
Denise L. Barela, April 23
The Lofty Pages, April 23
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Jaime Jo is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 gift card to Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, MI and an autographed copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2af9e/night-falls-on-predicament-avenue-celebration-tour-giveaway
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