Messages from the Dead by Darcy Coates
Publishing: March, 2022
Previous Book in the Series: #2 – The Ravenous Dead
Reason I chose to Read this Book: I am really enjoying this paranormal series. The books are an entertaining, fast read. I was sent this story from the author a couple of years ago, but it slipped through the cracks….
Messages from the Dead by Darcy Coates is a paranormal mystery, and a short story in the Gravekeeper series.
First, let me thank the author, for sending me a copy of her short story. Apologies that it slipped through the cracks for 2 years.
Series Background: (Warning – May contain spoilers from previous books)
Keira knows little about her past, but she has discovered she has a talent. She can talk to ghosts — and if she discovers why they are still on this plane, she is determined to help them move on. She has new friends…Adage who is a clergyman, Zoe who is a conspiracy theory nut, and Mason, who is supposed to be studying to become a doctor. She has recently been hired by Adage to be the new groundskeeper at Blighty Graveyard.
My Synopsis: (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
Keira returns to the Old Mill, where a fire had taken place many years ago. Although abandoned, there are still many spirits inside that have not yet been able to move on.
There, she meets Adela, who died of smoke inhalation, but longs for news of her daughter, who she feels she has abandoned. Keira will try to help her.
My Opinions:
This can be read as a stand-alone short story, but without knowing Keira’s background, I think the average reader would be lost.
This story dealt with a mother’s loss and fear for her daughter, and in that way, it was a little sad. But it was still a feel-good story, and the characters continue to enthrall me.
Even though this was just a short story, it had all the elements of a great book. A quick and entertaining addition to the series!
Read: April, 2024
About The Author: Darcy Coates is an Australian bestselling author of many horror and suspense novels. She has written over a dozen books.
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- Website: http://darcycoates.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/darcyauthor
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I have also reviewed this book on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6458464968
Have you read it? Do you plan to? Tell me your thoughts…do you agree or disagree with my assessment? Either way, I’d love to know.
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