Review: The Haunting Season by Michelle Muto

Posted February 25, 2013 by Karen in Book Reviews / 0 Comments

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TITLE: The Haunting Season
Author: Michelle Muto
Rating: 4/5 Stars
ASIN: B00ARYB5I0

Haunting Season by Michelle Muto is set in Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in America. Four young adults on the cusp of entering college, sign up or have been recruited to participate in a paranormal research experiment in the purported haunted abode, Siler House; the early 20th Century mansion of the Siler family. The house is in the process of being renovated and is staffed during the day by maids, construction workers, and a full time housekeeper, Mrs. Hirsch, a Siler descendant and former owner of the home.

Each of the characters has a special paranormal ability and the heroine Jess’ ability is to see and interact with ghosts. This might scare other less enthusiastic people, but Jess likes the fact that she can see spirits or could; as her ability has fled. Of the entire group, except for the project leader, Jess is the one person that truly wants to be involved in the project. The others, Allison, Gage and Bryan are not as keen on their ghost hunt. In fact, Allison is scared witless. Jess is drawn by the paranormal and needs to know what lays beyond the ether. The others motives’ are revealed as the story progresses and I don’t want to spoil the fun for anyone.

I was sucked into this book within the first few pages. Muto paints a vivid introduction to the paranormal world. A world that is entered into with enthusiasm and foreknowledge. Things that go bump in the night are real and are going to be sought out. This New Adult story is a thrill ride from the very first chapter; filled with enough psychological drama to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. The mystery hunter in me was thrilled to be pulled into the story and confounded by the suspicious nature of some of the characters.

What I like about author Muto’s writing is that she lets the readers draw their own conclusions from the events that are taking place. Michelle Muto is a thinking reader’s author.

The hunt for ghosties good or bad was a definite nail bitter, and my nails prove it. Mix in aspects of ‘Big Brother’ research and teen romance, and Muto has a great paranormal novel to keep her readers enthralled.

A copy of the book was provided by author for review purposes.

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