In a ghostly and emotion driven adventure, Meredith R. Lyons highlights the supernatural spirits surrounding aspiring comedian Raely in Ghost Tamer.
Raely and her best friend Joe are finishing up a snowy night of comedy and jumping on a train to head home when disaster strikes. A train crash that changes the trajectory of Raely and Joe’s life is what ensues that includes some of the most mind-boggling emotions. Raely must endure a roller coaster ride of emotions after a night of terror that turns into an unexpected pleasantry.
Let me stop right there. Casper, the friendly ghost that you’ve probably heard of, makes an appearance. He’s not quite what you think he is but it’s close. A supernatural spirit or ghost as most would refer to him, is on the trail of his keep to prevent anything bad from happening. The relationship between Raely and Casper is difficult to explain, but it is one that is forged through fire and uncommon paths. Casper, who might go by another name eventually, is Raely’s keeper to prevent the ‘Jimani’ or the death ghost from continuing to reign terrorizing thoughts and hell in her life. This is one time when only time will tell how Raely will fair and if Casper can help prevent the ‘Jimani’ from taking Raely’s soul.
I don’t typically gravitate towards the supernatural genre, but Lyons cleverly crafts a fun, energetic and humorous thriller. This is an adventure where lives are on the precipice of devastation. The highs and lows are excellent, but what kept me going was the energy and comedy that Raely and Casper share while navigating the twists and turns of some of the darkest beings the world has ever seen. Wherever your mind takes you in this dark-seeded story is all due to the creativity and energy that Lyons creates through one special woman and her ‘brother ghost’ and how they choose to fight until the threat is gone.
I loved the banter that Raely and Casper continue throughout the story and how she ties in family and the casual psychic and ghost hunters with ulterior motives. This is one of those books that you didn’t know you needed but one that you should definitely add to your to-be-read pile so that you can enjoy.
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