Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright: Book Review

 **I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

In 1921, Marian Arnold, the heiress to a brewing baron's empire, seeks solace in the glass butterfly house on her family's Wisconsin estate as Prohibition and the deaths of her parents cast a long shadow over her shrinking world. When Marian's sanctuary is invaded by nightmarish visions, she grapples with the line between hallucinations of things to come and malevolent forces at play in the present. With dead butterflies as the killer's ominous signature, murders unfold at a steady pace. Marian, fearful she might be next, enlists the help of her childhood friend Felix, a war veteran with his own haunted past.

In the present day, researcher Remy Shaw becomes entangled in an elderly biographer's quest to uncover the truth behind Marian Arnold's mysterious life and the unsolved murders linked to an infamous serial killer. Joined by Marian's great-great-grandson, can Remy expose the evil that lurks beneath broken wings? Or will the dark legacy surrounding the manor and its glass house destroy yet another generation?

Renowned as a "trailblazer extraordinaire" (Booklist) of inspirational dual-time suspense, award-winning author Jaime Jo Wright weaves a haunting tale of mystery, legacy, and the relentless pursuit of truth across two distinct eras.

The Author

Jaime Jo Wright, multi award-winning author--including the Christy and Daphne du Maurier awards--is a coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire. She has entwined her life with the legendary Captain Hook, residing serenely in Wisconsin's rural woodlands. Her literary vocation involves penning chilling Gothic tales, a baffling change from that of Austenites, with a strong preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe. Two mischievous urchins adorn their family, who keep their mother on her toes - providing an exhilarating amount chaos.

Visit her at: http://www.jaimewrightbooks.com and listen to her podcast MadLit Musings on your favorite podcast player or at http://www.madlitmusings.com

Book Review

When I pick up a Jaime Jo Wright book, I know that I am always in for a delightful and usually creepy mystery in which nothing is ever quite what it seems on the surface. This one was no exception, alternating between 1921 and the present day, we get to see the stories of two women- Marian and Remy- and the mysteries and secrets hidden within the manor. Both timelines were equally fascinating to me, filled with mystery and family secrets to be uncovered. I found myself at the edge of my seat, curious to see not only how everything was going to turn out... but also to see how everything was all connected. It absolutely did not disappoint. 

This story took on the subject of mental illness beautifully. It's definitely heartbreaking to read about how mental illness was handled in history... and even the stigma that many mental illnesses can still come with today, but I thought the author handled it with great care and respect. 

Jaime Jo Wright is a favorite of mine with her ability to create stories that make you truly think, and this was another beautiful example of that. Whether you're already a fan or are just looking for a beautiful Christian fiction read, this is definitely one not to be missed. 

You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4dGhGKl