The Ghost Illusion by Kat Martin – a Review

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Eve St. Clair desperately needs help sorting reality from her fearful imaginings when ghostly voices seem to haunt the Victorian house in Sunderland, England, that she inherited from her uncle. Online research leads to a group that claims to offer just the aid she’s seeking. But can Ransom King’s handpicked team of investigators truly banish Eve’s night terrors?

Since the deaths of his wife and daughter, Seattle billionaire Ransom King has devoted himself to researching parapsychology and debunking the frauds who prey upon the bereaved. But Eve is a psychologist herself, clearly sane, and her sincerity is palpable. King senses a very real danger stalking the beautiful divorcée. As his interest in her case turns deeply personal, he will move heaven and earth to uncover the truth—no matter how shocking—and save the woman he loves.

Review:

The Ghost Illusion by Kat Martin is another one of her wonderful paranormal romance suspense novels. From the start, we meet Dr. Eve St. Clair, our heroine, who has recently moved to England, when her uncle passed away and left the Victorian family house to her.  Eve lived in Boston most of her life, and after a divorce, she made the decision to move.  In the two months she has lived in the house, she has heard noises, such as men whispering, children running on the stairs, and angry man; giving her creepy vibes. Eve does some research to find someone to help her, and calls a Paranormal Investigators group. 

Ransom King, is a billionaire, with many successful businesses, and also owns the Paranormal Investigators. Ransom lost his wife and daughter years ago to an accident, and opened up his Paranormal business. When Ransom gets a call from Dr. Eve St. Clair, he understands her panic and fear, and is compelled to help her; he gathers his team, Jesse, Katie, Zane and they arrange to fly to Sunderland, England

Ran and his team determine that there is an evil presence that is haunting her house, which they will need to find a way to identify the entity.  While the team manages to get some vague videos, Eve, who is also a part time psychologist, will recognize a ghost of the past, an imaginary young friend, named Wally. Eve and the team, will try to call Wally, and to get him to move on to the light.  The evil spirit becomes very dangerous, trying to stop Wally and other children from moving on. With Zane doing research at the library, we learn about the Victoria Hall Disaster of 1883 (true story), that almost 200 children were crushed to death during a magic show; and an abandoned orphanage near Eve’s house also had evil spirits and demon. Ran calls a friend and former priest, to help them stop the evil demon.  

In a short time, Eve and Ran become very attracted to each other, with a sizzling romance. Ran has strong feelings for Eve, and is determined to keep her safe, especially from the dangerous spirit/demon. But he still can’t move on, always blaming himself for his wife and daughter’s death. 

What follows is an intense, exciting, scary, action-packed edge of your seat thriller. I really liked all the main characters, especially Eve and Ran; Jesse, Katie, Zane and Luke were all great.  The Ghost Illusion was a fantastic story from start to finish, and so very well written by Kat Martin.  If you enjoy exciting intense ghost stories, I suggest you read The Ghost Illusion.

Reviewed by Barb

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