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The Ghost Hunter Next Door by Danielle Garrett Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
Series: Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery #1
Published by Tantor Audio on March 26, 2019
Genres: Cozy Mystery, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Length: 6 hours and 2 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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The first rule of being a ghost whisperer: Don’t tell anyone.
Seriously. Don’t.
Sure, it might sound harmless. A fun party trick, even. I assure you, it’s not.
How do I know? Well, let’s just say that I’ve had a lot of experience with this sort of thing, and nine times out of ten, it turns into an all-consuming disaster.
Being plagued by needy ghosts twenty-four/seven is one thing; being harassed by a horde of curious — or worse, grieving — flesh-and-blood people is an entirely different circus. I mean really, who wants to hold an impromptu séance in the middle of the cereal aisle? Not me, and the manager of the grocery store probably isn’t too crazy about the idea, either.
So, that’s it. If you’re a ghost whisperer, just keep your mouth shut and act normal. Ghosts? What ghosts?
Now, if only I would start listening to my own advice …
The Ghost Hunter Next Door is book one in the Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery series by Danielle Garrett and Narrated by Amanda Ronconi.
The Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery is set in the same town as the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery series. I’ve been enjoying the Harbor Magic series and many have liked this Ghosty spinoff.
The idea of a ghost whispering florist who helps solve ghost troubles sounds fun and it was. This was a nice listen and a decent start to the series.
Scarlet gained her ability to see and talk to ghosts at a young age, but her parents weren’t welcoming to this. When she was old enough she became a wonder, but she finally found herself wanting to settle into something more permanent. She got her chance and now she works to build her business and on the side help the ghosts in the town.
Scarlet is asked by a ghost to get ride of the TV show, but when she doesn’t the ghost gets angry and bad things happen on set and to her. She meets Lucas who was hired to protect the show. She also stumbles onto a murder mystery bedsides the ghosts.
We meet a verity of ghosts and they are a bunch of fun characters. I liked the ghosts and the relationship Scarlet has with them. I liked the coastal setting. We also see that Scarlet is not very confident, yet. I’m looking forward to seeing how she grows and where her relationship might go with Lucas.
The only thing that felt out of place was how fast Scarlet revealed her ghost abilities to Lucas, someone she doesn’t know. She’s suspicious, shy, unsure, and not big on human relationships, so this felt off for her character.
Narration: Amanda Ronconi did a great job. She also narrates the other series. The wry humor came across and the ghosts all had unique voices. Everyones personalities came out.
Rated: 3 Stars
Narration: 4 Stars
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About Amanda Ronconi
Amanda Ronconi is an actress and narrator who divides her time between New York City and upstate New York. She has a BFA from NYU, where she studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory. She has performed in theaters around New York City and regionally at the Alley, Capital Rep, and many productions at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.
Her Off-Broadway solo comedy, Shirley at the Tropicana, received critical acclaim and was subsequently featured in the New York Times. Film and TV credits include Daydream Believer (Slamdance 2001’s Best Dramatic Feature winner), The Understudy, Deadly Sins (ID Discovery), and IFC’s Get Hit and Chasing Paradise. National network and regional commercials include Chase Bank, Sony, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Her voice-over work encompasses nearly 100 audiobooks available on audible.com. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity.
About Danielle Garrett
As a lifelong bookworm, Danielle Garrett has always loved dreaming of fantastic places and the stories they have to share. Through her love of reading, she’s followed along on hundreds of adventures through the eyes of wizards, princesses, elves, and some rather wonderful everyday people as well. This lifelong passion led her into the world of writing and she has now achieved the dream she’s held since the second grade and become an author herself.
Danielle lives in Oregon, and while she travels as often as possible, she wouldn’t call anywhere else home. She shares her life with her husband and their house full of animals.
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Ilm behind in the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery and just starting this spin-off in the same town/world. They are fun and enjoyable. Thank’s for visiting!
I feel like I might be behind in this series. Glad you are starting them.
Thanks!
I liked this series and enjoyed reading it along side of Holly’s books (their timelines intersect). I look forward to reading more of your reviews.
We will see. I’ve only listened too this one, but I plan to listen to more. I do enjoy her Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery. Thank’s for visiting!
I’ve only listened to this first one, but I plan to listen to more. I do enjoy her Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery. Thank’s for visiting!
I really enjoyed this series but sometimes it seemed like everything happened right at the end of the book.
I had a good time with this spinoff of Beechwood Harbor Magic especially Flapjack cracked me up, but Scarlett did have some moments that I thought she acted oddly.