"The well-constructed plot offers an ample supply of red herrings. Fans of benign ghosts such as those in Blithe Spirit and Topper will find a lot to like." - Publishers Weekly
GHOST GONE WILD
Author: Hart, Carolyn
Publisher:Berkley Hardcover
Pages: 320
Price ( Hardcover ): $25.95
Publication Date: October 2013
ISBN ( Hardcover ): 978-0425260753
Category: Fiction
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Carolyn Hart’s “irresistible cozy sleuth”* is back—good-hearted ghost Bailey Ruth Raeburn just can’t say no to an earthly rescue, even when maybe she should…
Bailey Ruth loves to return to earth as an emissary from Heaven’s Department of Good Intentions. Problem is, she’s a bit of a loose cannon as far as ghosts go—forgetting to remain invisible, alarming earthly creatures—so she’s far from the top of department head Wiggins’s go-to list for assignments.
That’s why she’s surprised when the Heaven-sent Rescue Express drops her off at a frame house on the outskirts of her old hometown, Adelaide, Oklahoma, where a young man is playing the drums. What kind of rescuing does he need—drum lessons? But when a window cracks and a rifle barrel is thrust inside, only Bailey Ruth’s hasty intervention saves Nick Magruder from taking a bullet. When she materializes to reassure him, she finds she can’t go back to vanishing. What gives?
It turns out she’s been tricked by Nick’s late aunt—Delilah Delahunt Duvall—to come to the young man’s rescue, which means she isn’t back on earth in service of the department. Wiggins has no idea where she is—and now she may be trapped in Adelaide forever. Unless she can help Aunt Dee snare the person who wants her nephew dead…
Publisher:Berkley Hardcover
Pages: 320
Price ( Hardcover ): $25.95
Publication Date: October 2013
ISBN ( Hardcover ): 978-0425260753
Category: Fiction
Available from your favorite bookseller:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books a Million | Indiebound
Carolyn Hart’s “irresistible cozy sleuth”* is back—good-hearted ghost Bailey Ruth Raeburn just can’t say no to an earthly rescue, even when maybe she should…
Bailey Ruth loves to return to earth as an emissary from Heaven’s Department of Good Intentions. Problem is, she’s a bit of a loose cannon as far as ghosts go—forgetting to remain invisible, alarming earthly creatures—so she’s far from the top of department head Wiggins’s go-to list for assignments.
That’s why she’s surprised when the Heaven-sent Rescue Express drops her off at a frame house on the outskirts of her old hometown, Adelaide, Oklahoma, where a young man is playing the drums. What kind of rescuing does he need—drum lessons? But when a window cracks and a rifle barrel is thrust inside, only Bailey Ruth’s hasty intervention saves Nick Magruder from taking a bullet. When she materializes to reassure him, she finds she can’t go back to vanishing. What gives?
It turns out she’s been tricked by Nick’s late aunt—Delilah Delahunt Duvall—to come to the young man’s rescue, which means she isn’t back on earth in service of the department. Wiggins has no idea where she is—and now she may be trapped in Adelaide forever. Unless she can help Aunt Dee snare the person who wants her nephew dead…
Reviews of GHOST GONE WILD
Publishers Weekly
At the start of Agatha-winner Hart’s whimsical fourth novel featuring departed spirit Bailey Ruth Raeburn (after 2010’s Ghost at Work), Bailey Ruth of heaven’s Department of Good Intentions arrives at the Adelaide, Okla., home of video-game millionaire Nick Magruder just in time to prevent a gunman from shooting him. Since the shade of Nick’s doting Aunt Dee engineered this mission on the sly, Bailey Ruth must operate on earth without her otherworldly powers. When Nick is accused of a murder, she must rely on her wits alone to clear him. Though not fully developed, the secondary characters have some amusing quirks, and even the villain, who’s not readily identifiable, has a certain charm. The well-constructed plot offers an ample supply of red herrings. Fans of benign ghosts such as those in Blithe Spirit and Topper will find a lot to like.
RT Book Reviews
Bailey is a fun, feisty sleuth who finds herself in humorous predicaments when she forgets the rules of being a ghost. This solid mystery has comedic moments and a surprise ending, providing readers with a thoroughly entertaining story.
Bookblog of the Bristol Library
Bailey Ruth is back, once again serving on Earth as an emissary from Heaven. Bailey Ruth is a helpful ghost, that is—a helpful emissary, who has been known to lend a hand when individuals on Earth need a little help.... There is very little violence or blood, just a kind soul who wants to help people in trouble. A bit of history is given at the beginning of every book so you can just jump in and read any of the books in the series
RT Book Reviews
Bailey is a fun, feisty sleuth who finds herself in humorous predicaments when she forgets the rules of being a ghost. This solid mystery has comedic moments and a surprise ending, providing readers with a thoroughly entertaining story.
Kirkus Reviews
Hart's ghost mysteries (Ghost in Trouble, 2010, etc.) are often amusing and never easy to solve. Bailey Ruth's latest is one of her toughest cases. Read the full review
King's River Life
Bailey Ruth is a character you wish you’d known when she was alive and hope is watching over you now that she’s an angel. Read the full review by Sandra Murphy
Book Reporter
Bailey Ruth loves to return to earth as an emissary from Heaven’s Department of Good Intentions. Problem is, she’s a bit of a loose cannon as far as ghosts go --- forgetting to remain invisible, alarming earthly creatures --- so she’s far from the top of department head Wiggins’s go-to list for assignments.
That’s why she’s surprised when the Heaven-sent Rescue Express drops her off at a frame house on the outskirts of her old hometown, Adelaide, Oklahoma, where a young man is playing the drums. What kind of rescuing does he need --- drum lessons? But when a window cracks and a rifle barrel is thrust inside, only Bailey Ruth’s hasty intervention saves Nick Magruder from taking a bullet. When she materializes to reassure him, she finds she can’t go back to vanishing. What gives?
It turns out she’s been tricked by Nick’s late aunt --- Delilah Delahunt Duvall --- to come to the young man’s rescue, which means she isn’t back on earth in service of the department. Wiggins has no idea where she is --- and now she may be trapped in Adelaide forever. Unless she can help Aunt Dee snare the person who wants her nephew dead…
At the start of Agatha-winner Hart’s whimsical fourth novel featuring departed spirit Bailey Ruth Raeburn (after 2010’s Ghost at Work), Bailey Ruth of heaven’s Department of Good Intentions arrives at the Adelaide, Okla., home of video-game millionaire Nick Magruder just in time to prevent a gunman from shooting him. Since the shade of Nick’s doting Aunt Dee engineered this mission on the sly, Bailey Ruth must operate on earth without her otherworldly powers. When Nick is accused of a murder, she must rely on her wits alone to clear him. Though not fully developed, the secondary characters have some amusing quirks, and even the villain, who’s not readily identifiable, has a certain charm. The well-constructed plot offers an ample supply of red herrings. Fans of benign ghosts such as those in Blithe Spirit and Topper will find a lot to like.
RT Book Reviews
Bailey is a fun, feisty sleuth who finds herself in humorous predicaments when she forgets the rules of being a ghost. This solid mystery has comedic moments and a surprise ending, providing readers with a thoroughly entertaining story.
Bookblog of the Bristol Library
Bailey Ruth is back, once again serving on Earth as an emissary from Heaven. Bailey Ruth is a helpful ghost, that is—a helpful emissary, who has been known to lend a hand when individuals on Earth need a little help.... There is very little violence or blood, just a kind soul who wants to help people in trouble. A bit of history is given at the beginning of every book so you can just jump in and read any of the books in the series
RT Book Reviews
Bailey is a fun, feisty sleuth who finds herself in humorous predicaments when she forgets the rules of being a ghost. This solid mystery has comedic moments and a surprise ending, providing readers with a thoroughly entertaining story.
Kirkus Reviews
Hart's ghost mysteries (Ghost in Trouble, 2010, etc.) are often amusing and never easy to solve. Bailey Ruth's latest is one of her toughest cases. Read the full review
King's River Life
Bailey Ruth is a character you wish you’d known when she was alive and hope is watching over you now that she’s an angel. Read the full review by Sandra Murphy
Book Reporter
Bailey Ruth loves to return to earth as an emissary from Heaven’s Department of Good Intentions. Problem is, she’s a bit of a loose cannon as far as ghosts go --- forgetting to remain invisible, alarming earthly creatures --- so she’s far from the top of department head Wiggins’s go-to list for assignments.
That’s why she’s surprised when the Heaven-sent Rescue Express drops her off at a frame house on the outskirts of her old hometown, Adelaide, Oklahoma, where a young man is playing the drums. What kind of rescuing does he need --- drum lessons? But when a window cracks and a rifle barrel is thrust inside, only Bailey Ruth’s hasty intervention saves Nick Magruder from taking a bullet. When she materializes to reassure him, she finds she can’t go back to vanishing. What gives?
It turns out she’s been tricked by Nick’s late aunt --- Delilah Delahunt Duvall --- to come to the young man’s rescue, which means she isn’t back on earth in service of the department. Wiggins has no idea where she is --- and now she may be trapped in Adelaide forever. Unless she can help Aunt Dee snare the person who wants her nephew dead…
