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“Moody, haunting and atmospheric, The
Spiritualist is a suspenseful tale of dark obsession and erotic
mysticism. From the upper class drawing rooms of New York high society to its
dark underbelly, Megan Chance explores one woman’s fall from grace and its
spellbinding aftermath with intricate plotting and elegant characterizations
that will keep readers turning the pages faster and faster toward the
startling, unexpected conclusion.” --Kristin Hannah,
New York Times Bestselling author of “Firefly Lane” “Darkly mesmerizing
historical suspense infused with a fabulously seductive supernatural
atmosphere and riveting authenticity.” –Amanda Quick, New York Times Bestselling author of “The
Third Circle” “The Spiritualist sweeps the reader into the richly detailed world of
upstairs/downstairs New York City o f the 1850s. The heroine’s life and sanity are
at stake in this unique murder mystery, and compelling characterization and
clever plot twists abound. There’s not a ghost of a chance that Megan
Chance’s enthralling story will let you put it down.” --Karen Harper, New York Times Besteselling author of
“The Last Boleyn” “This erotically
charged chiller from Chance features spirit rappings, table tippings,
deception and murder among its titillating treats.” --Publishers Weekly “A darkly seductive mystery complete with a
twisted ending that would rival Henry James’s finest, Megan Chance’s The
Spiritualist is a true literary sleight of hand.” --Borders Books and Music, “Original Voices for June” “Atmospheric and
intriguing.” --The Seattle Times “…this expertly
written, erotically charged novel is one of the best of the year to date.” --Jon L. Breen, “Ellery Queen
Mystery Magazine” “Spooky and atmospheric and
just the thing to send delightful shivers down your sweaty spine…” --Texas Pages, Guidelive.com “Fun, fast and
engaging.” --A Mystery to Me blogspot “Wow… From the
paranormal fun of séances, spiritualists, spirit writing, murders, and
dangerous secrets galore, this was a great read…. I loved The
Spiritualist…” “Four and ½ stars…
[T]his gripping historical mystery captures both the physical setting of the
time and its emotional and psychological underpinnings.” --Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine “With unexpected
twists and a startling conclusion, Ms. Chance has written a beautiful novel.
I highly recommend it.” --Lisa Yarde, HistoricalNovelReview.blogspot.com “Megan Chance has
crafted a dark little confection with The Spiritualist, as hypnotic
and alluring as the enigmatic medium, Jourdain.” --Historical Novels Review “Megan Chance is a
fantastic writer, and The Spiritualist is a great book.” --Conrad Zero.com The Spiritualist
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