Night Falls on Predicament Avenue: BOOK REVEIW


About the Book


Book: Night Falls on Predicament Avenue

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Release Date: April 9, 2024

In 1910, Effie James is living a dream for two. Her younger sister is harboring a secret that has left timid Effie determined to fulfill her daring sister’s grand plan of seeking out adventure in their small Iowa town. When a British gentleman arrives, disrupting their peace with efforts to find the wife many claim lived her final days at the now abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue, Effie is thrust into intrigue she couldn’t have prepared for. But what she finds inside will forever link her to the scandal staining the house’s walls and to a woman whose secrets promise a curse.

A century later, Norah Richman is living out her late-twin’s dream of running their great aunt’s bed-and-breakfast on Predicament Avenue–a place Norah believes nothing good can come out of after her sister’s abduction and murder thirteen years ago. Her first guest is a crime historian and podcaster, and Norah resolves to stay far away from the charming and enigmatic man–until another guest is found dead. As they dig deeper, something sinister unfurls that will reveal an ominous unknown far greater than the possibility of death itself.


 

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My Thoughts

I am only part way through this one, but will finish it by tomorrow. I had crazy kid schedules last week, crazy work schedule this week and ended up sick on top of all of that, so I had to pause in my reading to focus on other priorities. Plus my kindle edition didn't have the read aloud capabilities so I could listen to this one driving to and from work which put me behind! Anyway, I am so excited to have a weekend of little to no plans other than relaxing and reading. Especially when it includes a Jaime Jo Wright book. I've read a couple of her other ones, enjoying them thoroughly, and this one has me intrigued. The story and characters have hooked me. I want to know what happens to Norah and Effie and am curious about the mysteries. Will they be able to solve both murders? And if not, with the main characters find healing and hope?  

UPDATE: I have finished! As the reader, I know what happened in both timelines, but not all mysteries were solved by the characters looking, and that's okay because hope was found.  All of the main characters experienced loss and went on a journey to process grief and find closure and healing.  Effie and her sister Polly witnessed a violent murder. Anderson came looking for his wife and believed that she may have been the victim. Polly goes into shock, and Effie partners with Anderson to solve the mystery.  Meanwhile, in present day, Norah's sister was also murdered 13 years ago and Norah has never gotten over that loss.  When Sebastian, a true crime podcaster, comes to stay at her bed and breakfast, to research the century old murder and the rumors of ghosts, the two of them learn more than they planned. Both women are not sure they are prepared for the adventure that has been given to them, but both women continue to move forward through trials and through pain.  I loved this book! 

About the Author

Jaime Jo, the coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire, has entwined her life with the legendary Captain Hook, residing serenely in Wisconsin’s rural woodlands.

Her literary vocation involves penning Gothic tales, a baffling change from that of Austenites, with a preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe.

 

 

 

 

More from Jaime Jo

True crime did NOT just become popular in this century! Scour the old newspapers for a full and detailed telling of the latest crime. That’s how I got the idea for Night Falls on Predicament Avenue! Yes! I read an old newspaper article from the late 1800’s in which they described in quite delectable detail, the crime scene of a murder in a house with questionable history. That being said, it’s also important to note, that forensics DID just recently become popular in the last 50-100 years. In the 1800’s, if you were murdered, it was common for your neighbor to tour and trample over your crime scene out of curiosity and/or the hope they might be of service in solving the crime. More likely than not, they were merely wanna-be podcast listeners of true crime shows simply born too early for that technological advancement.

Blog Stops

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Locks, Hooks and Books, April 14

Blogging With Carol, April 14

Betti Mace, April 15

JESUS in the EVERYDAY, April 15

Live. Love. Read., April 16

For Him and My Family, April 16

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, April 17 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 17

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, April 18

Holly’s Book Corner, April 18

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 19

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 20

Sylvan Musings, April 20

Bigreadersite , April 21

Back Porch Reads, April 21

Lily’s Corner, April 22

Simple Harvest Reads, April 22 (Guest Review from Mindy)

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, April 23

Denise L. Barela, April 23

The Lofty Pages, April 23

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jaime Jo is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 gift card to Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, MI and an autographed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.


https://promosimple.com/ps/2af9e/night-falls-on-predicament-avenue-celebration-tour-giveaway







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