An Open Spook

A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery

By: E.J. Copperman

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

In an all-new novella in E.J. Copperman’s “funny, charming, and thoroughly enjoyable” (Spinetingler Magazine) series, the storm of the century bears down on the haunted guesthouse, and stirs up a gale of memories for a troubled ghost.

Haunted guesthouse owner Alison Kerby may have only recently discovered her ability to communicate with ghosts, but for her mother Loretta, it’s been a lifelong gift. As Alison prepares her Jersey Shore guesthouse for what promises to be a huge storm, Loretta helps out by tackling a different issue when the winds blow in an unexpected visitor: the ghost of Sgt. Robert Elliot. His request? Help him find the POW bracelet from the Vietnam War that bears his name. But no sooner does Elliot make his appeal than he suddenly disappears, cutting off contact, and leaving Loretta to wonder...why here? Why now? And why the vanishing act?

The answers begin to materialize when Alison’s lone remaining guest shows up unwittingly holding a clue to the case - on his wrist. A coincidence? Hardly. And Loretta has good reason to believe that the sergeant’s spirit has a secret he’s yet to share. Something he’s been holding on to for more than forty years. Something he’s dying to put to rest.

©2013 Jeffrey Cohen (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Amazing tribute!

I enjoy the intrigue created in this series and have loved each one so far! This story and the tribute to those who served in and never returned from the Vietnam War is poignant and heartfelt. I too wore a POW bracelet. My soldier did come home after being in captivity, but so many didn't. Unknown numbers are still missing. Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving.

Short story. I think this is my favorite.

Respect to our service people and also to our freedom of speech. I loved seeing them come together in mutual respect. Glad it was not lost in translation. It gave their gift some deep meaning. I can truly appreciate that.

Now I’m on to the next one!

Fantatic

Amazing book. Short but heartfelt and certainly worth the read, This whole series is very fun, I highly recommend it.

Told from Mom's Perspective

Short novella in the Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series. This short story is told from the point of view of Loretta, Alison's mother. It involves a Vietnam war Veteran seeking his POW bracelet. Loretta is familiar with the bracelets and that era in general, so she offers some great insight. Quick read with a satisfying ending.

still fun but not really funny

changed pov - story now being told from the mother's (or grandmother) perspective; and this may be why it wasn't as funny?
it made for pleasant listening but not really engaging (good sleep story material)