Southern Haunts

Max Porter #5

by Stuart Jaffe

Old Tragedies, New Horrors Max and Sandra Porter have encountered many frightening things in North Carolina -- witches, curses, covens, and evil families to name a few -- encounters that left them broke and broken. Now, just as Max and Sandra are getting their lives back together, they meet a pregnant woman convinced her house is trying to possess her baby. But this is no ordinary haunted house. Every avenue they investigate leads Max to the same daunting conclusion -- there is no ghost doing the haunting. Yet something supernatural clearly is involved. Along with his trusty partner, the ghost of a 1940s detective named Drummond, Max will use all his skills and the aid of those he cares about to uncover the truth. But a long-hidden truth is a dangerous thing. For Max and Sandra, it might even be deadly.

Genres: Paranormal

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2015

About the author

Stuart Jaffe is the madman behind the Nathan K thrillers, Max Porter paranormal-mystery series, The Malja Chronicles, The Bluesman series, and much more. He has written numerous short stories in Fantasy, SF, and Horror. He was also the co-host of The Eclectic Review (http://eclectic.libsyn.com) -- a podcast about science, art, and well, everything.

Stuart lives in rural North Carolina, and for those who keep count, the latest animal listing is as follows: one dog, two cats, one albino corn snake, three aquatic turtles, assorted fish, seven chickens, and a horse. Thankfully, the chickens and the horse do not live inside the house.

Reviews

[Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I found the case in Southern Haunts to be well-paced, I couldn't help feeling a bit frustrated with the Porter family's lack of communication. The tension between the characters is palpable, but I found myself wishing they would just talk to each other instead of keeping secrets. Additionally, the family they're helping in this case didn't quite capture my interest as much as some of the previous cases. That being said, Jaffe's narration once again elevated the story and kept me engaged. Overall, while not my favorite book in the series, Southern Haunts is still a solid addition to the series.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Max and Sandra have a new case – a ghost that may be trying to take over a pregnant woman’s body and baby. They determine that the house isn’t haunted by ghosts but there is definitely something sinister going on. Max delves into more Hull history with hopes of saving this new family. There is more great history revealed in this adventure. Max hires a young teen that has been living on the streets for help with their final plan to save the family. Great read – very hard to put down!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reading or listening, which is what I am doing. Stuart Jaffe is a wonderful narrater. I wonder if it is easier to bring each character alive when their existence came from your mind? No matter, Max ,Sandra and Drummond are a part of me now. I love at the end of each book, Mr. Jaffe explains some of the books places and stories that are real. Makes for fun internet research.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Southern Haunts

Stuart Jaffe does it again. Each bok improves this series. Max, Sarah and Drummond join another team and take on an even bigger task. As usual Stuart uses history to toss the paranormal at us. The battles on.

[Ann Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enter a pregnant woman who thinks a ghost is after her unborn child. Of course, Sandra says yes. One of the most dangerous adventures yet.

An intense read.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Stuart Jaffe's Paranormal-Mystery series just before book 6, Southern Curses was released. The main characters are husband and wife and a ghost detective who adds a Noir flavor to the stories. The characters may have some special abilities but Stuart does a great job of letting us experience their day to day lives and the interaction, frustrations and joys as they adventure thru the paranormal and reality. They are not "super heroes" and the story lines involve them solving the mysteries in "realistic" way, using their limited special abilities, their humanity, their teamwork and their brains.
I have been devouring this series, as fast as a book a day, when I am able to keep reading, and you will want to keep reading.

I received a free copy of book 6, Southern Curses, in exchange for an honest review.
I purchased book 1 through 5,
and because I believe in supporting authors I enjoy, I also purchased a copy of book 6 when it was released.
If this sounds like your kind of story, I highly recommend it to you.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

 couldn't put this book down. One of the most entertaining books I've read. The ghosts put a wonderful twist on the detective story. Is recommend this book to everyone. I laughed, sighed and cried it was over.
Have a great time reading it.
I received this book from Stuart Jaffe for this honest review and extremely glad I did.

[Sandy Vanderstelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series

I love this series. The characters are well written and the shorelines are really fun to read. I enjoy the afterwards learning a little about the history of the area and the authors inspiration.

[Boneist · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was enjoyable, but there wasn't as much substance to it as I would have liked.