Running In The Shadows: Memoirs Of A Living Dead Girl

by Niki Gregory

Lucy Holmes is taunted by her neighbor, Ruby, who is an evil witch that bedevils Lucy throughout her childhood. As Lucy gets older, she begins embracing her own intuitive gifts and abilities, which causes the witch to become even more interested in pursuing her. When Lucy becomes trapped between worlds, her big sister and her good friends must work to save Lucy before Ruby finds her. These ladies will battle with something far more powerful than just a witch, and they encounter their own struggles with evil along the way.

Genres: Horror, Fantasy

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 29, 2022

Reviews

[Kaylyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, so this book is like a rollercoaster you never saw coming. Niki Gregory manages to spin a tale that's all about sisterly love, found families, and the kind of creepy stuff that's usually reserved for horror movies.

First off, let's talk about the writing – it's seriously beautiful. Gregory hooks you in from the get-go, and good luck trying to put the book down once you start. It's like she kidnaps your attention and holds it hostage until you've devoured every page.

The story revolves around this girl who's stuck between two worlds, and you're right there with her, feeling the love, the fear, and the urgency. But what makes it stand out? The mystical bits. Trust me; they're not just thrown in for kicks. They add this cool layer to the whole thing like your everyday life just got a supernatural upgrade.

And the point of view? Brilliant. It's like you're in the protagonist's head, going through the wild ride with her. The intensity is real, making you hold your breath at every turn.

But here's the kicker – you won't want to miss the race to save this girl. Gregory keeps you on your toes, turning pages like your life depends on it. The pacing is spot-on, making it impossible to hit pause.

So, if you're up for a story that mixes family ties, spooky elements, and a whole lot of heart, Running in the Shadows is your jam. Niki Gregory has crafted something seriously special here. Don't let this unique, hair-raising adventure slip through the cracks – you'll be missing out on one heck of a ride!

[Josette Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What started out as a book about a young girl’s life cut short, turned into this epic book about good vs. evil. Lucy was unaware how special she was. She was given plenty of signs from her granny but she was afraid to look deeper into her gifts. When tragedy occurs, no one is prepared for what was going to happen in l their lives. As time passed and Lucy was a ‘living dead girl’, her family was unaware of the evil that followed them. A powerful witch was trying to steal Lucy’s soul to bring forth Satan. very time the witch was blocked from her goal, Lucys family was brought into more dangerous situations.

As I read this book I felt sorry for all involved. I could envision Lucy hiding in the shadows trying to figure out her purpose. Mia’s guilt was overwhelming and it almost seemed she was providing the feelings for the witch to enter her life. I throughly enjoyed all the women working together for the good of their group. Mia truly did have an amazing support system for what the group would have to believe and tackle. As I reached the end of this complicated, emotional novel; I came to realize there would need to be another book to describe the war that was coming. I look forward to the next installation of this series.

[Yoli Ramos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was wonderful. I can't think of another book that was anything like this! It was sad to start, made me cry, felt so awful for the mother. The witch terrified me, but at the same time I felt so curious about her. Turns out, she too was a victim, like what?! This book had me hooked and couldn't imagine where the story would go next. The side characters were strong, heroic women and I loved that they were referred to as crows. Crows are mystifying birds and represent so much in the world of the dead. Everything about this book was great. A spooky paranormal that dabbles in horror, romance and thriller genre.

[Brianna MacMahon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Captivating Paranormal Story

“Memoirs of a Living Dead Girl” is an imaginative, well-written, and thought-provoking novel that delves deep into questions of life, death, and morality. Gregory does a fantastic job of pulling the reader into this world. The book is the perfect blend of spooky, heartfelt, and thrilling. Fans of stories with supernatural elements, psychological horror, and magic will surely love this book. Highly recommend!

[Kailei Malauskas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must-Read

This is a must-read paranormal tale that really hooks you from the start. The unique perspective feels fresh, yet also taps into those thoughts and feelings we all have. We follow Lucy, Mia, and their crew as they navigate the living and the dead, uncovering Lucy's story and facing some seriously scary stuff. It's just the right blend of new and familiar that keeps you hooked. I highly recommend it!

[B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good and engaging book. The only thing that really lost it the full 5 stars is the dialogue. When a character is telling a story they share it like an author and not like a person having a conversation. It felt really strange. The ending has disappointing bits too. It does not end in a way that makes it so you wont have to read a sequel. But a good book regardless.

[Venus · Rating 5 out of 5]

really gets you thinking

Fantastic epic story. I love the premise behind this because it is so unique. I will definitely be reading everything I get from this author.

The cover is also really well done.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Realistic and creepy, creepy

[Brandi Sherwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spooky surprise! I enjoyed the story line and the characters were great, flawed and real.

[Allie MacDugal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I usually never read a book more than once but I did this one. It had me in my feelings. Good amount of steam, mystery and horror.

[Matt Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost didn't read this but glad I did. Very different take on death and I hope the witch gets what she deserves in the next book haha

[Katie James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spooky read and I love stories of friendship. Add witches and ghosts.. 5 star. Very good story

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read. Love this story. Strong character development and a surprising ending.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey now! Little bit of horror and fantasy, both my vibe. Enjoyed the characters and definitely invested to see what happens next with the living dead girl!

[Jessica Lees · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story. Very slow-going though. The last 20 pages were the best of the whole book.

[₊⋆ Nyxia ☾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book!
Fast paced. Really spooky.
I liked the vibes of it. I don’t want to give a lot away.
Haven’t read a book like this before, will read more of this authors work!

[Destiny Imperati · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so looking forward to book 2! I was blown away by this book! I found it so interesting that it was in her POV as a ghost! It was spooky and creepy and fast paced!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Niki Gregory

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a great storyline, with 'real' and flawed characters. Loved it!

[HannahsHardcovers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hated the way this was written, but still super intrigued by the story. Will read part 2.

Stars: 3/5

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very slow paced at the start but near the end it became more gripping and interesting.

[Angie Muellner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a pretty decent book.
I did feel like there were parts of the story that the timeline didn’t seem to make sense.
We never really knew the age of Lucy when she was unalived because they would refer to her as a little girl and then as a teenager and it seemed like granny had stayed with them longer than one summer but overall it was pretty good and I would recommend the book!

[Errin E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not at all what I expected, it was better. A cozy paranormal read. There was some spookiness, sadness, spice and laughter. I enjoyed this one!

[Mary Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect amount of dark mysterious plots and twists....keeps you wanting more. Can't wait to see where this story goes.