Review: A Delightfully Suspenseful Read That Keep The Pages Turning Into the Wee Hours of the Morning!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
Wow!  I am impressed with this series!  Add another Fan to the list!  Although I must admit I am no YA…I love paranormal stories, and especially when combined with crime sleuthing!  I have had an affinity for all things paranormal all my life, particularly with ghosts and spirit encounters using different types of communication.  I dabbled in doing my own séances a few times as well.  My other passion has always been crime solving.  I am an avid true crime buff, reader and researcher.Although this is geared toward YA; I found this to be a gripping read.  I have read a lot of paranormal mysteries that have been lacking in some way or another.  Bob Kat does an exceptional job at crafting a suspenseful, gripping read that keeps the readers undivided attention right up until the very end.  I loved the dynamics portrayed within this circle of friends!  Kelly, Austin, Scott and Zoey are entwined flawlessly, each with their own depth of character and personality.  Although I thrive on the paranormal mystery aspect of the story— the characters have to be realistic …and each must have dynamic characteristics in their own way to capture my interest and keep it peaked.  This group of friends quickly sucked me into their adventures and I have enjoyed every moment of the experience right alongside them!The Time travel aspect is a fantastic bonus enabling these four teens to travel back in time to help the distressed spirits they communicate with through a spirit radio which was discovered in Book 1 as an invention that Kelly’s great-great grandfather worked on with none other than Thomas Edison.  I love the way the author weaves real people and places into the story …making it even more realistic and exciting.  Each Book covers a separate exciting time traveled adventure!In RIP …the four friends travel back in time to 1911 to the infamous Stanley Hotel!  This is the part that intrigued me and enticed me into reading this book.  I have seen the Movie and read the book ‘The Shining’ and it never gets old.  I had to have it… and I was Not at all disappointed because the entire book was awesome!  The writing and plot alone was brilliant…the fantastic four end up working at the hotel…while trying desperately to find little Emma…and keep her from becoming the next disembodied spirit to haunt the halls of the Stanley Hotel….I am speechless at this point because *Without giving spoilers* the entire plot was so unexpected!  Combine that with intricate scenes described in depth,  the realism of the characters and the ‘edge of your seat’ suspense and you’ve got yourself one hell of a read!…It had my undivided attention…many twists and turns…surprises and of course, unexpected diversions…I could not put this one down!  Brilliant job and an impeccable delivery to say the least!I have went on to read Book One in the Series ‘OMG’ and now I am off to get the other two books!  Great Job and perfect delivery!  The author has a unique way of storytelling that will leave you wanting more!…In Summary:  Love it...Love It ....Love it!  Get a copy and I promise you will be ‘Hooked’!