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The Forgotten Child: A Riley Thomas Mystery, #1
The Forgotten Child: A Riley Thomas Mystery, #1
The Forgotten Child: A Riley Thomas Mystery, #1
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The Forgotten Child: A Riley Thomas Mystery, #1

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The dead can speak. They need her to listen.

 

Ever since Riley Thomas, reluctant medium extraordinaire, accidentally released a malevolent spirit from a Ouija board when she was thirteen, she's taken a hard pass on scary movies, haunted houses, and cemeteries. Twelve years later, when her best friend pressures her into spending a paranormal investigation weekend at the infamous Jordanville Ranch—former home of deceased serial killer Orin Jacobs—Riley's still not ready to accept that she can communicate with ghosts.

Shortly after their arrival at the ranch, the spirit of a little boy contacts Riley; a child who went missing—and was never found—in 1973.

In order to put the young boy's spirit to rest, she has to come to grips with her ability. But how can she solve a mystery that happened a decade before she was born? Especially when someone who knows Orin's secrets wants to keep the truth buried—no matter the cost.

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Release dateOct 10, 2018
ISBN9781732413405
The Forgotten Child: A Riley Thomas Mystery, #1

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Calling all ghost hunters, calling all ghost hunters! The Forgotten Child is a read that you will just love! Riley Thomas is a character who has zero interest in exploring the part of herself that, quite frankly, terrifies her. She wants nothing more than to pretend that her paranormal talents do not exist. When she was roped into going on a weekend outing to a supposedly haunted ranch retreat, she goes along but her inner angst about the entire idea is palpable. Which to some might seem ludicrous but I think once they see what her powers truly revealed that they would change their mind. I know that I would absolutely have been trying to deny my inner medium, if I was her.Riley’s foray into this haunted house cracked open a multitude of paranormal events and it wasn’t long before Riley was hightailing it out of there, promising herself that never again would she make such a choice. Unfortunately, she was not able to forget the events that had taken place. This was due to a paranormal hitchhiker that followed her with one desire in mind, that Riley find the ghost’s remains. This request was one that Riley tried hard to deny but ultimately this was one lost soul that Riley could not ignore. With many reservations, Riley started the process of hunting for clues into what really happened back in 1973.For me, there were two Riley’s, the Riley trying to deny her natural gifts and the Riley who embraced her natural gifts. I liked Riley much more as she embraced her gifts and started using them to ferret out the truth of what had occurred on the haunted ranch. There are portions of the story where there are scenes depicting a serial killer’s actions and what the victims endured and those are quite chilling, creepy, and horrifying. Definitely exactly what you are looking for in a paranormal thriller. I could have done without the romance element in this book because I thought the story was strong without it but it was nice to see Riley having something “normal” which was all she ever desired. Overall, The Forgotten Child was a spine-tingling paranormal mystery with a fast pace that you will be unwilling to put down once you start reading.This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Author, Melissa Erin Jackson. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The Forgotten Child by Melissa Erin JacksonA Riley Thomas Mystery #1Excellent debut novel that was a joy to read! This book was a delight from beginning to end with just enough creepiness and horror without being over the top. With a reluctant medium hiding from her talent and ghosts that want to and do contact her she begins to realize that she might have a gift that will help rather than harm. With one small boy ghost to find peace for, a malevolent serial killer ghost on the prowl, good friends to support her, a creepy stalker, a victim of the serial killer – one that got away and a romance that was normal and healthy and fun to watch develop…well…I have to say this is an author and series I am really looking forward to reading more of! Thank you to NetGalley and Ringtail Press for the ARC – This is my honest review. 5 Stars
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    The Forgotten Child(Riley Thomas #1)by Melissa Erin JacksonThis is a great ghost book, psychic powers, and a thriller. A reluctant gal goes with friends to a haunted house where a serial killer had been caught years prior. The killer died in prison. The house is now booked A year in advance for ghost hunters. Our gal of the story really can see and hear ghosts but is fearful. She hasn't told anyone since A terrible incident when she was 13.But things start up again when she gets there. She sees a child not associated with the case. He wants her help. He follows her home. This is only the start. It is spooky and quite the thriller!Warning, this has sexual assault in it.

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