Ghosts aren't real, right? Delia Martin would love to
believe that, but it's awfully hard to when you see
ghosts and when one is haunting you. Drawn back to her
hometown where tragedy struck and is striking again, Delia
must figure out what happened to the ghost that is following
her, especially when the killer might be after her next.
Mysteries aren't my favorite genre (but certainly not least
favorite either), but DELIA'S SHADOW turned out to be a
mystery that I surprisingly enjoyed. The setting, early
1900s San Francisco, feels real and alive and the perfect
place for a deep-rooted mystery. I was shocked at how soon I
felt drawn into that world and wrapped up in it.
The mystery of itself is the ever-popular murder sort of
mystery. However, being the scaredy-cat I am, there is
little gore or violence. The mystery takes on a suspense
vibe that I highly prefer. The characters never became
ridiculously paranoid or untrusting (entirely) either,
something very refreshing from some of the more suspenseful
novels I've read. All of those things combined created a
story that flowed well with a plot that kept my attention.
Though I highly liked this book, I did not love it. The main
romance is quieter and more relaxed than I typically like.
It is not bad by any means; I merely found myself wishing
for more from it several times in the story. Going in line
with that, I also didn't love any of the characters. Delia
is a nice main character, and I liked her, but I didn't love
her or any of the secondary characters. They each have nice
qualities, but none win me over. I would read more of them,
gladly, but they didn't spur any outpours of fictional
character affection.
If you enjoy mystery or suspense, I would recommend this
title. For me, it was well-worth the read, and I got an
evening of intrigue and suspense from it that I wouldn't
trade. However, this wouldn't be a title I would re-read
given my lack of love for the characters. Based on the
writing style, I will be looking for more from the author,
Jaime Lee Moyer.
It is the dawn of a new century in San Francisco and Delia
Martin is a wealthy young woman whose life appears ideal.
But a dark secret colors her life, for Delia’s most loyal
companions are ghosts, as she has been gifted (or some would
say cursed) with an ability to peer across to the other
side.
Since the great quake rocked her city in 1906, Delia has
been haunted by an avalanche of the dead clamoring for her
help. Delia flees to the other side of the continent, hoping
to gain some peace. After several years in New York, Delia
believes she is free…until one determined specter appears
and she realizes that she must return to the City by the Bay
in order to put this tortured soul to rest
© 2003-2025 off-the-edge.net
all rights reserved Privacy Policy