Spirit Guide: A Gaslamp Ghost Mystery Volume 3 (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries) by Byrd Nash
Genre: Ghost horror/ Horror thriller
Pages: 192
Publisher: Rook and Castle Press
BACK OF THE BOOK:
Missing girls and a killer back from the grave.
When a nobleman’s daughter goes missing, Elinor Chalamet and Archambeau rush to discover who has kidnapped her and why.
Saddled with a bumbling apprentice, a drunken soldier, and a prickly nobleman who won’t explain why he hasn’t paid a proper call, Elinor must confront her past with the Morpheus Society who trained her as a medium.
But answers can only be found in the Beyond, and that’s a place where ghosts walk and where mediums who overstay their welcome are driven insane.
Elinor Chalamet uses her wits and her ghost-talking skills to hunt for her father’s killer in Alenbonné, a coastal city where ghosts walk at all hours. The third of a six-part gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-like female character in a slow burn romance.
REVIEW:
Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash is the third novella in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series, part of the broader A Gaslamp Ghost Mystery collection.
This time, Elinor is asked by Tristan to assist in the case of a missing person—one that may have ties to the Morpheus Society, where she was trained as a Ghost Talker. As their investigation unfolds, Elinor begins to suspect that dark arts may be at play. Meanwhile, she is assigned an apprentice, whose presence brings its own set of challenges.
From the very first book, I was hooked on this series. While I thoroughly enjoyed book two, I found this instalment even more compelling. The introduction of an apprentice adds a fresh and entertaining dynamic, while the deeper exploration of the Morpheus Society provides further insight into the Ghost Talkers—a fascinating aspect I loved in book one. Additionally, the evolving relationship between Elinor and Tristan keeps me fully invested in where their journey will lead.
Brimming with intrigue, rich character development, and an exciting new addition to the cast, this book is a fantastic read and a worthy continuation of an outstanding series.
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