Ghosters 3 Secrets of the Bloody Tower

Ghosters #3

by Diana Corbitt

Theresa looks back at her new ghost friend. “I’m sorry, could you repeat that, Stanley?” She listens, and a slow smile begins to grow. “Really? No, we weren’t planning on it.”
“What?” I pull some more tissue from the box. “What weren’t we planning?”
“A trip to England. He says we’ll be going soon.”
“We are?” Doubtful, but not one to argue with ghosts, I blow my nose and say, “That’s nice. I haven’t seen my gran for over a year.”

A few weeks later, Stanley’s words come true, and Theresa, her brother Joey, and her friend Kerry find themselves in London, England. Of course, they expect to spot one or two ghosts as they tour the Tower of London, but they don't expect to meet the ghosts of two young murdered princes with an urgent request: find their hidden five-hundred-year-old remains.

The princes want their bones to be buried at Westminster Abbey, where they belong, but something doesn’t want that to happen. The kids find a lot of spirit helpers along the way. Who knew England had so many ghosts? Can three kids and their ghostly friends solve a centuries-old unsolved crime that rocked England?

Genres: Middle Grade, Horror

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2019

About the author

Love, love, love to write. Especially stuff that's scary, tense and freaks people out. Doesn't have to have ghosts. The funnest scenes to write are the ones that hold the reader tight and stops their breathing. So fun.

Reviews

[Intellectual Magpie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you @ghosterswriter for one of your books to read and review! My son Hayden and I had a blast reading it and he is taking a little longer to write his review... but is so excited for his first book sent to him by an author to review. He has been taking the book to school with him telling everyone about it! .
.Full review coming soon

[Icy_Space_Cobwebs Join the Penguin Resistance! · Rating 5 out of 5]

I, too, have coulrophobia and couldn't stay in the Thousand Clowns Motel (or anywhere within sight!) But like our intrepid ghost "detectives," I too would adore visiting London and touring the thirteen components of the Tower of London. Kerry, Theresa, Joey, and Kerry's Gran have an extra special encounter coming: the spirits of the two princes, nephews of Richard III, disappeared, and from the beginning, presumed murdered. And the exciting third installment of the Ghosters adventures is afoot!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ghosters 3: Secrets of the Bloody Tower by Diana Corbitt

In this addition to the Ghosters series, Theresa, Kerry, and Joey get to take a hop across the pond. Theresa and Joey Martinez’s father is an author who is invited to do a two-week book tour in the United Kingdom. It would be an educational trip for the kids, and a shame for them to miss out on. It would also be a bummer if they had to traipse their father around to all the book tour stops. Luckily, their good friend and fellow ghost chaser, Kerry Addison, is from England and her grandmother lives in London. Grandma is more than willing to have the three kids stay with her while dad is gallivanting around the countryside on his book tour. It’s been a year since Gran has seen Kerry, so she’s overjoyed about the visit. Gran happens to be a retired history professor and an ex-tour guide at the Towers of London, so she knows the best attractions to get the kids tickets for. She is also ghost savvy.

Not two days into their visit Gran suffers an appendicitis attack and ends up in the hospital. Luckily Aunt Ginny lives right next door to Gran. The kids are allowed to tour London on their own during the day since Gran has it all planned out for them, then they’ll report back to Aunt Ginny’s every evening for dinner.

When a small boy appears to Joey in the Bloody Tower, he and the girls are curious. When they see the boy’s likeness in the portrait gallery, they are off and running to try to figure out why he and his brother are stuck in a small Bloody Tower room instead of properly buried in Westminster Abby, where their bones belong. They learn that there was scuttlebutt back in the day that the two young princes were murdered and their bodies hidden in an unmarked grave. No one knows whose bones are actually in the Abby in their place.

It’s a fun and educational adventure. As you can imagine there are lots of ghosts around London, some are new and some hundreds of years old, many of which are friendly and helpful or in need of help. Each encounter is different and engaging.

Poor Kerry has to lug around her electronic thingamajigs just to see and hear the blasted ghosts. And it’s always entertaining when Joey, who has Asperger syndrome, often takes words, rules, and common phrases quite literally. He also doesn’t like to be touched, so strangers aren’t allowed in his bubble. However, his sister, Theresa or Kerry, are always close by to protect, or explain situations and phrases for him. I especially enjoyed the times Theresa and Kerry tried to explain rule breaking to Joey, so he’d understand that sometimes rules have to be broken for the greater good.

“Secrets of the Bloody Tower” is a delightful romp through London with a big finale that makes this trip even more memorable. Don’t miss out on this story.

FYI: “Secrets of the Bloody Tower” is book 3 in Diana Corbitt’s, GHOSTERS Series. **Originally written for "BigAl’s Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** November 22, 2019
Format/Typo Issues: A small number of proofing misses, such as missing, extra, or wrong words.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Diana reached out to me a few weeks ago and asked if I would read and review a book in the Ghosters series. She sent me Ghosters 3: Secrets of the Bloody Tower, a novel for children age 9 and up.

Secrets of the Bloody Tower follows Kerry, Theresa and Joey as they travel to London to stay with Kerry’s grandmother for a few weeks of sightseeing. The trio are ghost hunters and in a previous book have won a ghost hunting competition. They quickly end up meeting two murdered princes and set out on a quest to find their bones and have them buried in Westminster Abbey.

What I liked: this book is fast paced but also educational, as the kids visit and learn about various historical sites in London. The first chapter is a little scary but for the most part the ghost are friendly.

What didn’t work for me: honestly, I really enjoyed this novel and found myself picking it over two others I’m reading. If I’m going to nitpick; the kids occasionally used adult phrasing and words.

As a mom, I thought they had a lot of freedom for youngish kids (I believe they were around 12). They end up staying alone at Kerry’s grandmother’s house and travel around London by themselves. However, when I think back to books I loved as a kid, the children always had a lot of autonomy from the adults and as a child, I loved that they were making decisions and could handle big tasks. I think children will see this as a positive and an adult character could hinder the threesomes adventures.

Who should read it: young boys or girls, 9 and up. Potentially younger if they are reading at a higher level. It has a small jump factor with the ghost but it’s more to set up the mystery. My niece is a Poe fan and I think this might be up her alley. I have not read the previous books but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to do so before jumping into this one.

Parents: there is no romance or cursing. The ghost do talk about dying but it doesn’t get graphic or religious.

Thank you Diana for giving me the chance to read this one and write a honest review. I look forward to your other books!

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the publishing company. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: Secrets of the Bloody Tower

Author: Diana Corbitt

Book Series: Ghosters Book 3

Rating: 5/5

Recommended For...: middle grade readers, paranormal

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre: Middle Grade Paranormal

Recommended Age: 10+ (some scary moments)

Publisher: Bedazzled Ink Publishing

Pages: 180

Synopsis: A few weeks later, Stanley’s words come true, and Theresa, her brother Joey, and her friend Kerry find themselves in London, England. Of course, they expect to spot one or two ghosts as they tour the Tower of London, but they don't expect to meet the ghosts of two young murdered princes with an urgent request: find their hidden five-hundred-year-old remains.

The princes want their bones to be buried at Westminster Abbey, where they belong, but something doesn’t want that to happen. The kids find a lot of spirit helpers along the way. Who knew England had so many ghosts? Can three kids and their ghostly friends solve a centuries-old unsolved crime that rocked England?

Review: Again, this book does well for me! I really liked this story and I loved how the author incorporated the historical parts of Europe into the story. The book was well done, the characters are even more developed and the author doesn’t disappoint with the world building. I also thought the pacing issue I had with the last one was much better in this one!

The only small issue I had with it is that I need more in this series! It’s so cute and good! Definitely a must read if you have a little spooky lover in your family or if you like middle grade paranormals yourself!

Verdict: It was great!

[reading_in_lala_land · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of Ghosters 3: Secrets of the Bloody Tower from the author Diana Corbitt and it was really good! I’m a sucker for anything British history related and especially having to do with The Tower of London so I was really excited to read this. The story is a fun read and just spooky enough for its target audience. I definitely think anyone middle grade and up would enjoy this especially fans of City of Ghosts. This is the third book in the series however I had no trouble starting with this one not having read the other two.

[Clara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story so much! I love all things to do with London/royalty so when I heard what this was about I knew I HAD to read it. You could tell that the author did so much research while writing this. If you're someone who is interested in anything with ghosts or London then you should definitely read this.

[oohlalabooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read to cap off Halloween! Siblings Joey & Theresa, and their friend Kerry, are ghost detectives. While visiting London, two ghost princes who were murdered about 500 years ago enlists the kid’s help in looking for their remains! It’s funny, entertaining, and a bit creepy! So how can a Middle Grade book be creepy - there are clowns! HA love this so much! Great for kids and adults to enjoy!

[Melati Lum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the third in the mysterious middle-grade Ghosters series but I enjoyed it as a stand-alone. Kerry, Theresa, and Joey get to go on an exciting trip to London to visit Kerry's Gran, but of course, this is no ordinary overseas trip, the "Ghosters" trio encounter a number of spooky apparitions along the way. While Theresa and Joey can easily communicate with the dead, Kerry requires the aid of a special machine that allows her to detect the location of ghosts, and read the text of what they are saying. No trip to London is complete without a visit to the Tower of London, and who else do the Ghosters come across but the ghost of one of the missing 'Princes in the Tower'. Prince Edward enlists the Ghosters to help solve the 500 year old mystery of where the princes' bones are buried, but it's not so easy when they have to compete against someone who doesn't want the mystery to be solved! This was a fun and engaging story that would be enjoyed by any middle-grader who loves a good mystery and adventure. The writing is age appropriate and relatable for children, and the story includes a decent amount of history for additional educational content. A wonderful story for middle-graders!

[Richard Leis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was invited by Diana Corbitt to read and write an honest review of her latest novel, Ghosters 3: The Secrets of the Bloody Tower. I’m happy to say that even though I haven’t read the previous books in the series, I was able to pick up and thoroughly enjoy the story. What I like the most about Ghosters 3 are the characters and their personality quirks and other details that make them individual and interesting. The trio of teenage ghost hunters at the center of the story includes the siblings Theresa and Joey (a boy with Asperger’s) and their friend, Kerry. Theresa and Joey can see ghosts directly when they manifest, but Kerry cannot and must use specialty equipment or depend on her friends’ recaps. I got the sense right away that they have had many adventures together and work well together as a team, but I didn’t feel I needed that backstory to follow along in this novel.

The plot moves swiftly, and the writing is efficient; I think if this were a story for adults, I would have enjoyed even more scene-setting and other details, but younger readers especially will likely appreciate the quick pace. The story starts out in the United States with an encounter with a ghost before the characters quickly travel to London, England, where they find themselves in the middle of a 500-year-old mystery. There are other subplots that weave in with the primary story, lots of fun (and sad) historical facts, and an overall tone that is humorous and matter of fact as told in first person by Kerry, with some beautifully written lyricism included, such as “Too bad the butterflies in my belly can’t hear them. Their wings batter the walls of my stomach as I struggle to draw in a good breath.”

Another thing I love about this novel is the worldbuilding. There are details about the ghosts and seeing ghosts in this world that really pique my interest, including a discussion about how few people can see ghosts, the reason for the cold during ghostly visitations, and the means by which the Ghosters team can make the ghosts more visible. The team’s encounters with ghosts are generally positive and fun, but even so I thought they were nicely chilling, too. The Ghosters have seen a lot of ghosts, but they can still be scared by them. I thought the atmosphere in the last third of the book was especially well-crafted, with the various plot threads coming together while fog blankets the city.

Until I read Scary Stories for Young Foxes and now Ghosters 3, I had no idea middle grade horror was so effective. I’m reading a lot more adult horror novels and short stories lately, but I’m excited to see how the genre can also be made suitable for younger readers. I loved being scared when I was a kid, and though Ghosters 3 emphasizes teamwork, inclusiveness, and adventure, there are also scary and tense moments kids (and adults) will enjoy.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I agreed to read and review this title with the author. At first glance, the book seems to be geared toward a “tween” demographic, though the story is interesting enough to be suitable for all ages who have an interest in ghosts and/or the paranormal. The first thing I noticed about the book was that is that there is almost no back-story. Granted, a lot of what is going on is obvious. However, there was no discussion or bring-up about the three main characters—i.e., how they came to have their special powers, why they are together or interested in ghosts, etc. For example, when they arrive at the clown hotel in the beginning of the book, the two girls speak of stuffing Beetlejuice into the closet. I had no idea, at that point, who or what Beetlejuice was or whether Beetlejuice would play a role in the story. Beetlejuice obviously did not, as they made no mention of taking it out of the closet when they left. I have no problem with the trio going to England and staying at one of group’s grandmother’s house with her, but when the older woman becomes ill and must stay at hospital, the trio stays in the house alone. I am not sure this would happen today. Yes, the woman’s daughter is close by, but they are in a different house. In addition, the woman’s daughter seems not to really care about the trio. I get she had her own children and was going off to work, but to rush right out on the three with little or interaction amazed me. The trio got a mission from the clown in the clown hotel at the beginning of the story, and, though this came across as perhaps the main plot, the resolution was quickly glossed over when they resolve it on their trip. Finally, I am not sure about three youngsters traipsing around London alone. They get passes from someone at one of the sites, so as not to pay to get in, but I am not sure just how realistic this would be. The woman handing out passes might want to see an adult before producing the passes. Likewise, some sites might not allow youngsters to move freely around the site without some sort of adult supervision. This group is fairly well-behaved and knowledgeable, but, many youngsters of the same or similar age are not, especially when no adult is monitoring them. Thus, the site not letting youngsters in without some sort of adult supervision. The book is well written and interesting, but lacked a lot of the commonsense things I would take for granted, as I have discussed.

[Donadee's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diana Corbitt - Ghosters 3 - Secrets of the Bloody Tower - Reviewed 12/14/19
When a Royal requests, how can you turn them down? Even if they have been dead for 500 years!

Teresa and her brother Joey were born with a gift of seeing and conversing with ghosts. Not many have it, nor would they really want it. The kids are on an unexpected trip to London with Kerry, their friend, as their dad had an opportunity to go on a book tour. They are enjoying their sightseeing in the city with Kerry’s gran as their tour guide. While touring the Bloody tower Joey spies a young boy. After talking it over they figure out that it is a ghost. They return and speak with the boy and find out he is a young prince and that he and his brother have been murdered. They ask the kids to help them get their bones moved to Westminster Abby where all Royals are buried. How can you turn down a request like that?

What did I like? I have always loved reading about children and their adventures. Over the years I have added many books of this genre to my library for my kids and then grandkids to enjoy. I wish I would have had this series for them as I know that they would have loved it. Kids always have such a fresh outlook on life even when it is giving them troubles. This is the first book of this series that I have read and for sure I am going to find the time to catch up on the others. I love the writing style with the touch of such intimate details.

What will you like? Refreshing, with lots of humor! The mystery and action are ongoing throughout the whole book... The kids are marvelous and heartwarming. The interaction with the older characters is reminiscent of times past and I wish they would come back. It touched my heart when I read the stories of the ghosts. It is too bad that we the ones left behind, can’t fix some of the worries of those that have gone on before us, as these kids can. It is obvious that the author has an intimate knowledge of London because I sure felt like I was there with the kids as they toured the city. Lovely book and a wonderful read even as a kid my age!!!

• Release Date: 10/3/19
• Print Length: 184 pages
• Age Range: 8-12 and beyond

[M.C.V. Egan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clowns, Ghosts, Adventure, and Travel.
This is a great book to read with your tweener or younger sophisticated child. It is filled with elements that are sure to broaden a young mind, in knowledge and possibilities, the best part? They’ll just think it is F-U-N.
The main characters, Theresa, Joey, and the book’s narrator Kerry are adventuresome but respectful. They are interesting because they are young people filled with curiosity.
Family illness leads to more freedom to pursue their goals to help their new friends, young ghosts. The book reads fast-paced, like a fun thriller in a present-tense voice.
As a mother who enjoyed reading with my son when he was young, I wish this fun book had been around then.
If you fear clowns—Coulrophobes; should avoid this book, all others are sure to enjoy it!

[Crookedhouseofbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an amazing little novel that is great for middle school-aged children/ pre-teens. Very well written and filled with lots of fun historical facts, I think that any parent would find this to be a welcome addition to their children's libraries.

Growing up, I recall reading books just like this so this was definitely like taking a trip down memory lane for me. In it, the reader follows Kerry, who is 13 years old and her best friend Theresa along with Theresa's younger brother, Joey. They like to investigate hauntings. Theresa and Joey have the ability to see and talk to ghosts but this never deters the strong and willful Kerry from participating with her array of various ghost hunting tools. Together, the trio travel to England and come face to face with the ghosts that reside in the Bloody Tower. Who are the ghostly inhabitants and what do they want?

Throughout the book, the reader learns little historical facts about England and the royal grounds. The children (Kerry, Theresa and Joey) are very relatable and each have their own little quirks and imperfections, which is very important for school aged children to learn and accept as part of normalcy. I applaud the author for all of these aspects mentioned above and can't wait to see what she has in store for Ghosters in the future.

Recommended for all pre-teen children that like to delve into supernatural tales and exploration.

[Sandra Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to London!

Kerry and Theresa along with Theresa’s little brother are on a fun trip in the UK. Why would you stay in a hotel made of clowns? Those are scarier than the ghosts.

Kerry and Theresa are ghost hunters (Theresa can actually see and talk to ghosts.) One of their visits is to the Tower of London, where the Bloody Tower sits. Could the boy they saw be the ghost of Prince Richard, who was last seen the Bloody Tower? FIND OUR BONES.

Communicating with a ghost that has been dead for over 100 years wasn’t easy, but the kids handled it calmly and courteously. Throughout the story, the kids commune with several more ghosts that it almost deviates from the main mystery. I mean, trying to bring up a dead cat?

Can they put the old spirits to rest?

It’s a wild, ghostly adventure through London. Reading this reminding me of what I saw—Tower of London, Downtown Abbey, National Portrait Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye. And what a fun cover! It’s graphically simple with eye-catching colors. There were some lagging areas, but it was overall enjoyable. At times, the kids go off-kilter.

A fascinating and informative little mystery!

[Isaiah · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I got an ARC of this book.

Trying to think back to what I was reading in elementary school and middle school, it is safe to say it was not this book. This book would have rocked my world, but I couldn’t find anything like it when I was growing up. I wish I had access to this book and this series. It was perfect for my nerdy self. It had everything I could have wanted in a book. It was supernatural enough to be exciting, but was grounded enough that I wasn’t bored (sci-fi and fantasy have always been iffy genres for me).

I have always been super interested in ghosts. This is very much a book with ghosts, yet for the most part it isn’t wildly scary. Instead it is about helping others and embracing your talents. This book is about friendship and working together. This book is about a 500 year old murder mystery.

Holy crabs, I really liked this book. The way that swearing was handled was really wonderful. There were even jokes about how the adults were too serious. There were so many play on words. There was only one scene where I wasn’t super happy with the language. It was the scene where it is revealed that Joey is autistic. The language used made me cringe. I have learned so much in the last year about autism and language, so that scene was the reason this was not five stars. That scene is the ONLY reason this is not five stars.

There was a ton of history. I never learned a ton of English history. So it was really interesting and I loved the history lessons that sneaked into the story line. I am disappointed that no corgis made an appearance in the book. They are my favorite royal family member after all, but I understand how corgis might get in the way of a murder mystery and why they wouldn’t be invited to a funeral.

A lot of the time I have issues with books aimed at younger readers, because of the lack of parental guidance and supervision. This was explained better in this book than I had ever seen before. Not only was it an explanation I could understand and accept, it was one I would never have thought of. It was so well planned out.

Joey was my favorite character, but I wish his autism was handled a bit better. I loved Kerry. Her inhaler showing up often and in a way that made it clear that asthma was not a joke. I just wish I had read the first two books. There were a few references to Theresa and the growth she had made in confidence. I would have loved to see her grow. These kids were wholesome, smart, and just kids I would have gone wild over as a kid. These are the sorts of heroes I want in books. They were kind.

One last note, I was a party clown and even I agree with the kids. Clown motels should not exist.

[Ema · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sister and a brother, Theresa and Joey, have a very special ability that sets them apart from other people - they can see and hear ghosts. Joey also has Aspergers. Kerry is Theresa's friend who has one brown and one green eye, but she cannot see ghosts. In some of their previous adventures Kerry and Theresa win a competition together by doing a ghost video and they become famous. Winning lots of money allows Kerry to buy fancy equipment that helps her see ghosts, even though just as colour images on a screen. As this is the third book in the series the kids are already accustomed to their abilities and having ghost adventures.

This book is set in London, Kerry's hometown. It's Theresa and Joey's first time in London. They visit Kerry's grandmother who can also see ghosts. With grandmother Libby, they all visit the Tower of London, Her Majesty's 1000-year-old fortress. The Tower is connected to a real-life disappearance of two princes, 12-year-old Edward V and his younger brother Richard, before Edward's coronation. While the grandmother is in a hospital, the three kids solve the five-hundred-year-old mystery of the dead princes' bones. Along the way, they also meet eight-year-old Anne de Mowbray, Duchess of Norfolk and York, and Richards wife, who died tripping on her dog. She tries to stop the kids from finding the bones of the two princes. Finally, the kids restore the bones and become very famous and even met the Queen herself before they go back to their home in the US.

I love historical novels because I learn so much from them but in a fun and exciting way, and this one was no different. I learned a whole new story from the UK's history, and it was made so entertaining because it involved ghosts and a mystery. The story is told from the perspective of Kerry who can not see or hear ghosts, which makes the book easy to relate to. The story is very unpredictable and a real page-turner. Now I want to read the other two books in the series and learn more about Theresa and Joey.

[Aimee Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you so much to author Diana Corbitt for a complimentary copy of this book to review.

This book was so fun to read. It is the third book starring Kerry, Theresa, and Joey, famed ghost hunters. I have not read the first two books in the series and I had no problem jumping right into this story.

The first chapter takes place in a haunted clown motel and grabs your attention quick! I was a little nervous about the intensity of this book after reading this chapter, but I didn’t need to be. It does a great job of balancing the spooky suspense with other elements.

Our three ghost hunters are off on a historical filled adventure in London when they tag along on Joey and Theresa’s fathers book tour. They are lucky enough to be staying with Kerry’s grandma who is an excellent tour guide. When grandma ends up hospitalized with appendicitis, the kids are on their own to see all of London that they can!

While visiting the Bloody tower they are visited by a small boy. They recognize him from paintings and set out to find out just who he is and how they can help him and his brother. Through their adventures they encounter many ghosts, young and old, and gather more tools for observing and understanding ghost behavior.

One of my favorite parts of this book is that Joey has Asperger syndrome. Kerry and Theresa do a wonderful job of understanding how he thinks and responds to events. He takes phrases, words, and rules very literally, which leads to some funny situations. But his sister, Theresa or Kerry, are always quick to explain, understand, or protect him. They are wonderful examples of being inclusive.

This book is perfect for middle grade readers who love mystery, ghosts, and adventure! I would say readers 9+.

[Nici (rayne_books) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received Ghosters 3: Secrets of the Bloody Tower to read and review.

3 young ghost hunters from the United States take a trip across the pond to the UK. On their adventures in London they visit some of the cities world famous historical places. Meet some royal ghosts who need the kid’s help in solving a 500 year old mystery, get assistance from several ghosts and learn some of Engand’s history along the way.

Growing up I was a big fan of the Goosebumps series, they are what got me into reading. Ghosters 3: Secrets of the Bloody Tower was reminiscent of that series for me.

At first I read the book on my own until I got to know Joey a little better and relized that my son who has ADHD could relate to Joey who has Asperger's. I applaud Diana for making a character for children that are not seen as the “norm” and showing them that they too can be heroes.

We loved reading all the stories from the ghosts that the kids encounter while on their journey to solve the main mystery. The kids are relatable and come across situations that they have to be resourceful and think outside the box.

Overall Ghosters 3 was cute, entertaining and educational . This series would be a great addition to any adventure loving child's collection.

[Ninjamalin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Diana Corbitt, for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review!

This book is the latest in a series of Ghosters books. I haven’t read the previous two books, but except for a few references that is probably appreciated if you’ve read them, this is a stand-alone that can be enjoyed all by itself.

The book is about two siblings and their friend who are experienced ghost hunters by now (I figure we can read about them becoming experienced in the previous books), that take a trip to London. While there they come across a pair of ghost boys who need their help in the Tower of London, and their ten day trip gets a bit more eventful than what they had thought it would be.

I thought this was a very entertaining book, lots of twists and turns with ghost side quests coming in the children’s way every now and then. It was fast paced and easy to read, and being a bit of a supernatural nut when I was a child, I know I would have absolutely loved this as a younger reader.

A big plus for the character Joey who was living with Asperger syndrome, which I think will resonate with a lot of kids out there. Also, some history lessons packed in with an exciting ghost story? Perfect. All in all, I had a great time reading this!

[pillowreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really took me by surprise. It was out of my genre and out of my age group, yet I enjoyed them. This book follows Kerry, Theresa, and Joey's adventure in discovering the secrets of the bloody tower during their vacation. Theresa, Kerry, and Joey are some type of ghost catchers meaning that they can see ghosts and communicate with them. What they do is help ghosts past to the afterlife.

Ghosters really took me through an adventure. I love how fun and adventurous the story is. I love the characters, especially Joey, I think he is such a unique character. I thought the story was so intriguing, and I love how they solve the mystery, the story really flowed nicely. Even though it does not really have the element of surprise like how mystery books usually do. However, it was an enjoyable read.

One thing, though, I don't know if it's because of my iPad but, the formatting was quite a mess. The chapters are quite messy, and there are unnecessary spacing between words.

Overall, I think this book is suitable for Enid Blyton's lover, and even though it is intended for a middle-grade student, I really enjoyed this book thoroughly.

[Morgan Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

“To this day, no one knows who killed those poor princes, and until we came along, the real bones have been overlooked, substituted for God knows who. But Richard and Edward are down there, somewhere, and it’s time someone did something about it” (pg. 147).

Theresa, Kerry, and Joey are at it again: chasing ghosts, this time while they are visiting Kerry’s grandmother in London. They are always on the lookout for ghosts, no matter where they are, but on this trip they get more than they expected. The trio meets the ghosts of princes who were killed 500 years ago. The princes want Theresa, Kerry, and Joey to find where their bones were actually hidden after they were murdered. This story follows the ghosters’ journey to find the truth. They encounter both helpful ghosts and evil ghosts throughout their efforts. Will the good beat the evil? Or will evil take over?

This book is amazing for late elementary/ early middle school students. The story is captivating and filled with historical facts. The characters are unique, fun, and relatable. The events are spooky, but not too scary. Thank you @ghosterswriter for this copy of your book- I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Ghosters series. Kerry, her best friend Theresa and her little brother Joey end up in London to visit Kerry’s Grandma and sightsee. Known in the US for winning a Ghosters video contest for their video of a ghost, the trio stumble into ghosts of British royalty while in London. Kerry needs technology to see the ghosts, but Theresa and Joey are able to see and communicate with them. Edward the V and Richard of York ask for help to have their bones properly buried at Westminster Abbey.

It’s a really fun story of a group of close friends working together to solve problems. I’m terribly unfamiliar with the history of Great Britain and learned from the story. I’ve always wanted to visit London, so visiting the sites through the kids’ adventures was great fun. While aimed at a middle grade audience, the author worked in an eerie chapter to make the book worthy of the ghost story status. While I don’t have any children to read the book with, I enjoyed the adventures of Kerry and her friends. I think this would be a great fall parent child read

[Children's Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Theresa’s father is invited on a book tour in England, and Kerry and Joey are thrilled to join him. They stay with Kerry’s grandmother in London, where they explore historical landmarks, including the Tower of London. Gran, a former history professor, shares legends of haunted places, but the friends soon discover that the Bloody Tower holds more than just old stories, it holds a very real, restless spirit.
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While navigating the chilling corridors of the tower, they discover the ghosts of two young murdered princes who have an urgent request. They want the kids to find their hidden five-hundred-year-old remains and have their bones buried at Westminster Abbey where they belong. As they dig deeper, they begin unraveling the tower’s dark secrets to this unsolved historical mystery.

The adventure forces them to face their fears, trust in each other’s abilities, and accept the help of friendly spirits who are also trapped between worlds. Can the children get to the bottom of this mystery and help these restless ghosts?

[Reading4Fun · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Secrets of the Bloody Tower" is the third book in the "Ghosters" series written by Diana Corbitt. This book finds Kerry, Theresa, and Joey in Kerry’s home country of England. What are they doing there? Visiting Kerry’s family of course! And ghost hunting!

While Theresa and Joey’s dad goes on a two-week book tour in England, Theresa and Joey are invited to stay with Kerry at her grandmother’s house. Unfortunately, an illness puts Kerry’s grandmother in the hospital, so the three kids are left to explore England alone. During their tour of the Tower of London, they meet the ghosts of two young boys who implore the trio to find their bones and give them a proper burial. Thus, Theresa, Joey, and Kerry traverse the streets of London in search of the missing bones, meeting many other ghosts and making important ghost hunting discoveries along the way.

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[Cassandra York · Rating 5 out of 5]

X I’d like to thank the author for providing a free E-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own! X

Oh how I wish this book existed when I was in middle school! While the children’s horror genre seems to be dominated by R.L. Stine (nothing wrong with that, I’m a huge fan), Diana Corbitt offers a fresh set of characters to children searching for a fright. Kerry, Theresa, and Joey are people I would have loved to befriend as a child, it was so fun having the opportunity to ghost hunt with them for a while.

I was delighted to discover that much of the plot is based on a true unsolved crime in the royal family. This gave the book a hint of a historical fiction element which I really value in literature. Especially in children’s literature, that addition helps teach an intriguing portion of history in a subtle and fun way.

Much of the book was lighthearted despite the creepy subject matter. If your child is a fan of Scooby-Doo (who isn’t?), this book will be right up their alley. Join the Ghosters as they tour London and help ghosts find peace along the way! I highly recommend this one.

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[Debbi Daniels Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

An engaging and quick paced story, "Ghosters 3 Secrets of the Bloody Tower", is a pleasant ghost story for children age 9+. Three ghost hunting children get an opportunity to travel to London and ghost hunt in a Clown Hotel. There is adventure galore awaiting them as they communicate with a centuries old ghost, but there is just enough humor to lighten up the fear factor. The setting is excellent for educating children about London without them realizing they're learning. I found this to be a pleasant read that would be fun to read with your child. I could see this book sparking an interest in the reluctant reader. I plan to read the remaining books in this series by Ms. Corbitt. This book would be a great addition to your child's book collection, classroom or a school or public library.

[Helois · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was gifted a copy by the Author. However all opinions are my own.
I had not read the 2 previous books, however I really had no trouble picking up the story line, ghost hunters staying at a clown hotel is probably one of the best opening chapters I have ever read, regardless of genre. I love, love that they stick the scary clown in the closet. A fun, clever and fast paced read, suitable for all ages. There are of course several things that as a parent are not really that believable. Such as 3 kids being able to run around London on their own , but from a kids viewpoint totally awesome and adventurous. A good ghost story, that's a little scary here and there, but overall just a fun and exciting adventure story. I will be going back and reading the first two books in the series and I am hoping there are more to come.

[Danna González · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ebook was emailed to me in exchange for an honest review.

This is a middle grade series about kids that can see ghosts and try to help them out. Each book is narrated by a different character, this time is Kerry. She, Theresa and Joey go on a tour around England. In one of their little visits to the Tower of London, the ghost of a prince appears to them and asks for them to find his and his brother's remains. Problem is, not everyone wants the ghosts to find peace and even if the kids find the bones, would anyone believe they’re from the princes?

As someone who has never been to London, I learned a lot about its history and felt as if I was touring with the kids. The mystery was entertaining and I loved how creative the kids were. It’s a really fun series and not scary. I'm excited to read the next one.

[Jane Hinrichs · Rating 4 out of 5]

First thing I like about this book is that it stands on its own> I did not read the other two books, but I had no problem following along. Second thing I like is the history readers will learn in this. Third thing I like is the details readers read about London and the London Tower and a bunch of other stuff. Very informative and interesting to read. Fourth thing I like is the characters -- the main characters, the kids are likable and smart and resourceful. I believe tweens who read this will identify with them I believe. And if a child is really into ghosts and that kind of thing they will love this book. I don't like ouija boards and that kind of stuff personally so I didn't give this 5 stars because of that. The author writes well and it is easy to read.