Jaime Jo Wright’s latest dual-timeline suspense The Premonition at Withers Farm will keep you up at night, either reading until the end or jumping at your own shadow.
Book Blurb
In 1910 Michigan, Perliett VanHilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor, George Wasziak, convinced she practices quackery. It doesn’t help that her mother, Maribeth VanHilton, is a Spiritualist who regularly offers her services to help others speak to their dearly departed. But when Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she relies on both George and an intriguing newcomer for help.
In the present day, life has not developed the way Molly Wasziak dreamed. Facing depression after multiple miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband’s purchase of a new farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a vintage web of deceptions, made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds in the old farmhouse.
Perliett fights for her life, and Molly seeks renewed purpose for hers as she uncovers the records of the dead. Will their voices be heard, or will time silence their truths forever?
My Thoughts
Jaime Jo Wright knows how to write spooky tales. The Premonition at Withers Farm has just enough spook to keep you on edge while not being too scary for those who don’t have a taste for ghost stories.
Weaving in plenty of suspense in both Perliett’s and Molly’s stories, Wright kept me hooked as the historical and contemporary mysteries unfolded. She offers plausible explanations for everything, so don’t let the discussion of ghosts put you off.
The contemporary storyline explores grief and depression, and I loved the romantic arc between Molly and her husband. I thought Wright did a great job exploring a struggling married couple. Molly and her best friend also have some good discussions about God and overcoming grief.
The historical storyline also explored grief as well as perception and the line between the spiritual and physical. I also enjoyed seeing Perliett’s romance develop, though I don’t want to give away who the romantic interest is.
Overall, The Premonition at Withers Farm is a suspenseful novel both historical and contemporary fans will love.
(Note: I received a complimentary via NetGalley for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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