Review: no substantial connection to series that i find
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 12, 2012
This is related as a prequel for series character Amelia Grey.  However, we merely glimpse her here and she does no play an integral role in this novellette.  Devlin is mentioned here (and shows in next) - but, again, he is a bit player in this tale.  The Order of Coffin & Claw is alluded to and hints related to sacrifices made - but it seems like is merely a "given" in both without any real backstory or fleshing to that plot device.  Thus the three stars over 4.In this tale a gal (Ree) stumbles upon a private conversations while delivering a folder to a doctor at the mental hospital she volunteers at.  A favorite patient of hers had passed and the conversation overheard relates to same while hinting at nefarious activity at hospital related to this passed patient and perhaps even her mother.  Ree gets nervy at what she hears and then encounters some events that further cause her to worry.  There is a patient who can see the unseen and she is dismissed for her mental health diagnosis.  Ree continues to experience weird events that bring her (literally) into the arms of a ghost hunter.  They connect and work to solve the events occurring by visiting Amelia and investigating.  I hate to sound so vague - but do not want to give spoilers.I did not relate well to Ree - she did not feel substantial as character.  I felt that things happened TO her - rather than WITH her.  Hayden was fleshed better and the story was a bit predictible and without surprise (I found no twists) .  Yet was good read that many will enjoy.This particular piece is not necessary to read prior to the series with Amelia.  Recommend author.Christine