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People in Glass Houses

People in Glass Houses, May 2024
Harmony
by Jayne Castle

Berkley
Featuring: Joshua Knight; Molly Griffin
336 pages
ISBN: 059363988X
EAN: 9780593639887
Kindle: B0CF123KZL
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"Where is Molly's missing sister?"

Fresh Fiction Review

People in Glass Houses
Jayne Castle

Reviewed by Debbie Wiley
Posted May 11, 2024

Romance Paranormal

After a high-profile expedition into the Underworld failed, Joshua Knight has retreated from the world to a mansion dubbed the Funhouse by locals. His ghost hunting talent is burned out, the entire team except for him is missing, and he’s been diagnosed as paranoid and delusional by the doctors at Amber Dawn Psychiatric Hospital. The Funhouse only confuses his senses more with lights, mirrors with strange reflections, and a glowing and foggy mist that consumes all visibility every evening. Joshua tries to warn Molly Griffin when she shows up on his doorstep, but Joshua is the only link to Molly’s missing sister and she’s not taking no for an answer. Molly has her own talents, however, and she hopes she can help Josh unlock the mystery behind the missing team… and find Leona.

PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES is the 16th book in the Ghost Hunters series and is set in the Harmony world. Jayne Castle helpfully provides readers new to the series with a quick overview at the beginning so they can easily jump in and appreciate the story. There are references to the couple from SWEETWATER AND THE WITCH but the overall story in PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES stands on its own merits. However, I can’t imagine reading one Jayne Castle book and not wanting to devour all the others in the series as these books are just THAT good!

I love the Griffin family and their closeness and willingness to never give up on each other. Molly is a lot of fun and I particularly liked the touch about her volunteer work on the side. Molly, Leona, Charlotte, and Eugenie have created a family together that is both tightknit and welcoming. What a contrast to Joshua’s family, where he’s distanced himself to avoid them facing the scandal of the failed expedition.

And the Funhouse… what a misnamed house of horrors! It’s not gory or gross, but the mirrors everywhere with weird images and the mist rolling in are enough to give a person nightmares. What a testament to the strength of Molly and Joshua that they stay there overnight- and that Joshua has been there even longer!

Jayne Castle is a master at world building and I love how she keeps adding to the world of Harmony. We have alien mysteries, possible guild issues, and even a question of mental health to resolve as PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES has mysteries within mysteries! And have I mentioned the dust bunnies yet? The dust bunnies are my favorite creatures and you’ll understand why once you meet these adorable but tough hungry balls of fluff! If you haven’t read one of Jayne Castle’s books yet, what are you waiting for?

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SUMMARY

Two people desperate for answers wade through smoke and mirrors within the alien world of Harmony in this new novel by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Castle.

His name is Joshua Knight. Once a respected explorer, the press now calls him the Tarnished Knight. He took the fall for a disaster in the Underworld that destroyed his career. The devastating event occurred in the newly discovered sector known as Glass House—a maze of crystal that is rumored to conceal powerful Alien antiquities. The rest of the Hollister Expedition team disappeared and are presumed dead.

Whatever happened down in the tunnels scrambled Josh’s psychic senses and his memories, but he’s determined to uncover the truth. Labeled delusional and paranoid, he retreats to an abandoned mansion in the desert, a house filled with mirrors. Now a recluse, Josh spends his days trying to discover the secrets in the looking glasses that cover the walls. He knows he is running out of time.

Talented, ambitious crystal artist Molly Griffin is shocked to learn that the Tarnished Knight has been located. She drops everything and heads for the mansion to find Josh, confident she can help him regain control of his shattered senses. She has no choice—he is the key to finding her sister, Leona, a member of the vanished expedition team. Josh reluctantly allows her to stay one night but there are two rules: she must not go down into the basement, and she must not uncover the mirrors that have been draped.

But her only hope for finding her sister is to break the rules…


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