A 5 Star Book Review of The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright, A Clean Atmospheric Suspense Novel

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Enchanting · Enticing · Deliciously thrilling

Alluring and Delightfully Mysterious…An Exciting Ambiance of Intrigue, Horror and Gothic Fiction!

Author Jaime Jo Wright immediately captivated me with her powerful, evocative narrative that enticed me into her magnificent storyworlds, both present day and in the past. These intertwined stories of fresh, authentic characters offer brokenness, pain, hope and healing in an enchanting read that I could not put down, nor wanted to put down!

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A haunting legend. An ominous curse. A search for a secret buried deep within the castle walls.

In 1870, orphaned Daisy François takes a position as housemaid at a Wisconsin castle to escape the horrors of her past life. There she finds a reclusive and eccentric Gothic authoress who hides tales more harrowing than the ones in her novels. As women disappear from the area and the eerie circumstances seem to parallel a local legend, Daisy is thrust into a web that could ultimately steal her sanity, if not her life.

In the present day, Cleo Clemmons is hired by the grandson of an American aristocratic family to help his grandmother face her hoarding in the dilapidated Castle Moreau. But when Cleo uncovers more than just the woman's stash of collectibles, a century-old mystery and the dust of the old castle's curse threaten to rise again . . . this time to leave no one alive to tell the sordid tale.

Award-winning author Jaime Jo Wright seamlessly weaves a dual-time tale of two women who must do all they can to seek the light amid the darkness shrouding Castle Moreau.

"Jaime Jo Wright never disappoints, and The Vanishing at Castle Moreau is no exception. With real, flawed characters who grapple with real-life struggles, this gripping suspense novel will draw readers in from the very first page. Good luck putting it down. I couldn't."--LYNETTE EASON, bestselling author of the Extreme Measures series

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MY REVIEW: ★★★★★/5

I have yet to meet a novel by Jaime Jo Wright that I didn’t absolutely love. The Vanishing at Castle Moreau is no exception, in fact, I daresay it might just be my favorite thus far! This deliciously thrilling new release immediately captivated me as Wright’s powerful, evocative narrative enticed me into her magnificent story worlds, both present day and in the past. These intertwined stories offered an enchanting read that I could not put down, nor wanted to put down!

HIGHLIGHTS:

A Haunted Castle In the Woods · Unexplained Disappearances · A Young Woman on the Run · An Orphan Escaping An Abusive Past · Hope and Healing

What I liked:

With an exciting ambiance of intrigue, horror and Gothic fiction, Wright delivered a setting that was both alluring and delightfully mysterious. I adored her fresh, authentic, relatable characters who brought stories of brokenness and pain, making the hope and healing they found through faith that much more rewarding in the end. The novel was suspenseful and emotionally turbulent at times (in the very best way, of course!) and well-balanced, making it a highly entertaining read that moved along at a great pace. I adored the extra dose of swoon she added to the story in the form of romance and loved the chemistry and tension found there.

Summary:

A master at her craft and the unique niche she’s cultivated, Wright wrapped up this story in a way that both left me deeply satisfied and encouraged. Nothing about this story was overdone, it was absolutely perfect. If you love a fantastic, spine-tingling read with a dash of romance, history and a strong energy, this is a must-read!

Content and Trigger Warnings: Abuse, Alcoholism, Hauntings, Loss of a Grandparent