The Ghost of Mackey House by R.A. Johnson Hardcover Book

Description: The Ghost of Mackey House by R.A. Johnson, Lance Buckley The Mackey House is a century-old house that has been converted to a quaint bed and breakfast in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. When a struggling writer returns to Mackey House for a writing retreat, he learns that the husband of the owner of the B&B has gone missing. Inspired by the enigmatic statue on the front lawn, he begins researching the tragic and twisted history of Mackey House, and its predecessor the Mackey Hotel, for his next novel. He teams up with a local Sheriffs deputy investigating the husbands disappearance, and they uncover secrets that will put them, body and soul, in the gravest danger. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Review "A struggling author chasing a local legend finds himself imperiled in this horror novel.Jan Sorrensens successful debut novel was fueled by his anger resulting from his unexpected divorce. But two years later, hes tapped out when it comes to ideas for his third book. While staying at the Mackey House in the Poconos, he becomes intrigued with the history of what is now a bed-and-breakfast. A statue in the front yard is a memorial for Flora, a maid killed in a fire at the Mackey Hotel. Things have changed dramatically when Jan returns the next spring. A couple staying at the Mackey died in a murder-suicide. Floras ghost is rumored to haunt the structure. The guests dried up, and Dan Adams, one of the owners, bolted, leaving his wife, Sandy, to run the Mackey alone. Jan doesnt accept that Dan just took off. Neither does Kathy Jensen, a local cop and Sandys cousin, whom Jan eventually convinces to look into Dans vanishing. Jan falls for Sandy, who begins to look like a suspect in Dans disappearance. And there isnt one but two versions of Flora haunting the Mackey and possessing Sandy. While Kathy carefully tries to investigate the case legally, Jan is more concerned with getting a story, putting himself in danger in the process. Johnson skillfully blends a gothic ghost story with the metamorphoses of the two main characters. Jan emerges from his crisis-induced funk, allowing himself to feel again, even though its for the besieged Sandy. As he fearlessly seeks out Floras tale, his intellectual curiosity gets fired up. The conflicted Kathy finally comes to the fore, searching for the truth, wherever it might lead, and showing her misogynistic fellow cops what she is capable of. The author effectively moves his edgy narrative from the impossible to the truth, however improbable, as his monsters take center stage. Floras journals help bring her terrifying journey to life, fleshing out Johnsons narrative. The riveting story that results is both horrifying and life-affirming.A gripping tale about an ambitious writer, a determined cop, and a deadly myth." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1959480138 Author Lance Buckley Pages 388 Publisher Crow-Ip, LLC Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781959480136 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-08-20 Imprint Crow-Ip, LLC Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161436955;

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