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Ella Daniels #3
Secrets on Nipmuc Hill
This is book 3 in the Ella Daniels Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting.
Ella Daniels, a professor of American history at Green Hill University, comes from a family with many talents, and seeing ghosts is one of them.
While out for a hike with her cat, Raisin, Ella comes upon a teenaged ghost in the woods. The young man seems startled that Ella and Raisin can see him and he leads them to a field off one of the trails where Ella finds something unexpected.
Is the young ghost a victim of a decades old fire? Why won’t he cross over? What keeps him in the woods on Nipmuc Hill?
And how did a young woman end up in the field? Is there a simple answer or is something more sinister going on?
With the help of her boyfriend and her sister, will Ella be able to find the answers to two mysteries?
This story has ghosts and mild paranormal elements.
Ella Daniels, a professor of American history at Green Hill University, comes from a family with many talents, and seeing ghosts is one of them.
While out for a hike with her cat, Raisin, Ella comes upon a teenaged ghost in the woods. The young man seems startled that Ella and Raisin can see him and he leads them to a field off one of the trails where Ella finds something unexpected.
Is the young ghost a victim of a decades old fire? Why won’t he cross over? What keeps him in the woods on Nipmuc Hill?
And how did a young woman end up in the field? Is there a simple answer or is something more sinister going on?
With the help of her boyfriend and her sister, will Ella be able to find the answers to two mysteries?
This story has ghosts and mild paranormal elements.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2020
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J.A. Whiting
168 books317 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All Star, J A Whiting is the author of over 100 cozy mysteries. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Whiting loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, cycling, following New England sports teams, exercising, and being outdoors.
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June 15, 2021
There is no murder in this cozy mystery but a young law student seems to have attracted a stalker in this one. A teenage ghost needs help, the law student needs help to remember what happened to her, a touch of magic and romance.
August 8, 2021
Another super great episode!
by Barbara Kelley
This episode was totally complete, with the main mystery solved by the end of the book. I absolutely adore four-year-old Jack and his ability to see and help ghosts, as well as the ghost's living friend and sibling. I also absolutely love Raisin, Ella's black "Cutie Cat" and how Raisin ends up saving the day in this series. I love all of the human family members, their friends, and new acquaintances that arrive in each book. The characters are so alive and real to me that I feel like I can reach out and touch them. This episode is about a 16 year old ghost who was one of 4 boys that died in a fire 25 years ago. This one boy, Tommy Hunter is the only one of the 4 who died who has not crossed over to the other side. He must stay on earthly ground until he can help some people. While he is still on Earth, with the help from Ella and Raisin, he helps save the life of a young woman who is in a cold field without a coat. Jack also talks to Tommy, and draws pictures that Tommy tells him to draw. Tommy had been a really good artist, and he bonds with little Jack. I really love this series and have the 4th book in my Kindle. I hope there will be more books in this series. I gave this book a well-deserved 5 stars.
by Barbara Kelley
This episode was totally complete, with the main mystery solved by the end of the book. I absolutely adore four-year-old Jack and his ability to see and help ghosts, as well as the ghost's living friend and sibling. I also absolutely love Raisin, Ella's black "Cutie Cat" and how Raisin ends up saving the day in this series. I love all of the human family members, their friends, and new acquaintances that arrive in each book. The characters are so alive and real to me that I feel like I can reach out and touch them. This episode is about a 16 year old ghost who was one of 4 boys that died in a fire 25 years ago. This one boy, Tommy Hunter is the only one of the 4 who died who has not crossed over to the other side. He must stay on earthly ground until he can help some people. While he is still on Earth, with the help from Ella and Raisin, he helps save the life of a young woman who is in a cold field without a coat. Jack also talks to Tommy, and draws pictures that Tommy tells him to draw. Tommy had been a really good artist, and he bonds with little Jack. I really love this series and have the 4th book in my Kindle. I hope there will be more books in this series. I gave this book a well-deserved 5 stars.
March 23, 2021
A great cozy series!
I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next book in the series. There are ghosts, smart cat, evil doers doing evil deeds, a touch of romance, and no graphic violence or sex...what more could you ask? I wish I had a cat like Raisin and sometimes I wish I could communicate with ghosts. I highly recommend this series. Each book can be considered to be a “stand alone” and has a clear ending (no cliff hangers here). But, I recommend starting at the beginning so you don’t miss any back story.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next book in the series. There are ghosts, smart cat, evil doers doing evil deeds, a touch of romance, and no graphic violence or sex...what more could you ask? I wish I had a cat like Raisin and sometimes I wish I could communicate with ghosts. I highly recommend this series. Each book can be considered to be a “stand alone” and has a clear ending (no cliff hangers here). But, I recommend starting at the beginning so you don’t miss any back story.
November 26, 2024
I am really enjoying this series and really wish it was longer! There is no murder in this book, but more of an attempted murder and stalking. And while I usually don’t really like mysteries without murder, I really enjoyed this book! The suspects are many, and until the end I couldn’t decide who was the culprit,
June 16, 2020
Almost Murder Mystery with a Twist
I'm hooked on J.A, Whiting's writing. In this series, there are wonderfully described characters and a believable story. I'm not usually a fan of stories with witches and ghosts, but in this series the main characters understand our skepticism and win us over. These stories are not gory, or scary or violent. They have mystery, suspense and romance in a G or PG rated presentation. I really enjoy them.
I'm hooked on J.A, Whiting's writing. In this series, there are wonderfully described characters and a believable story. I'm not usually a fan of stories with witches and ghosts, but in this series the main characters understand our skepticism and win us over. These stories are not gory, or scary or violent. They have mystery, suspense and romance in a G or PG rated presentation. I really enjoy them.
June 9, 2020
Loved the book!!
Very interesting! I could hardly put it down! It had a good amount of drama and intrigue and the final incident with Brigette and Brenda was a surprise! I knew Tommy would cross over but it was interesting to read how it was done!!
Thank you!! I live your boos!! Some I’ve read more than once.
Very interesting! I could hardly put it down! It had a good amount of drama and intrigue and the final incident with Brigette and Brenda was a surprise! I knew Tommy would cross over but it was interesting to read how it was done!!
Thank you!! I live your boos!! Some I’ve read more than once.
July 3, 2020
Just read the first three books in this series. Thoroughly enjoyed them, easy to read and did not guess "whodunit" till the baddie was revealed.
Looking forward to continuing reading more adventures of Ella and her family.
Looking forward to continuing reading more adventures of Ella and her family.
July 10, 2020
Wonderful series!
All three books are enchanting. The characters are so likable they feel like friends. Light reading joining mysteries, witches and a touch of romance...priceless! A combination that is certain to hold the worries of the world at bay for a little while.
All three books are enchanting. The characters are so likable they feel like friends. Light reading joining mysteries, witches and a touch of romance...priceless! A combination that is certain to hold the worries of the world at bay for a little while.
February 2, 2021
Love this series of books
This is such a good series. The characters are so believable and well written. They are like good friends. Their town sounds amazing. This mystery had some things that effect women of today. It was really good.
This is such a good series. The characters are so believable and well written. They are like good friends. Their town sounds amazing. This mystery had some things that effect women of today. It was really good.
February 5, 2021
Good
I am really enjoying this series of stories written by J A Whiting. These books are about a whole family of people with physic gifts and who see ghost. They try to help the spirits cross over.
I am really enjoying this series of stories written by J A Whiting. These books are about a whole family of people with physic gifts and who see ghost. They try to help the spirits cross over.
March 31, 2020
This is a wonderful book by J A Whiting. This is a great series and I can not wait for the next book to come out.
December 16, 2020
Positive
All if J A Whiting's books are light and easy to read. I am in the middle of the series and rereading a few before starting those I haven't read. Just delightful.
All if J A Whiting's books are light and easy to read. I am in the middle of the series and rereading a few before starting those I haven't read. Just delightful.
February 18, 2021
Secrets on Mimic Hill
This was a sweet and satisfying book. Odd description for a paranormal story but true. The story kept me wondering what was going to happen next.
This was a sweet and satisfying book. Odd description for a paranormal story but true. The story kept me wondering what was going to happen next.
April 24, 2022
Very good
This book gives me hope that some of it just might be true. Can not wait to see what cutie cat gets into with the whole cast of characters next.
This book gives me hope that some of it just might be true. Can not wait to see what cutie cat gets into with the whole cast of characters next.
May 19, 2020
This one of those series that keeps you reading, enjoying every word and leaves you wanting more. Great Reading Everyone!
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