A different type of story compared to other books I’ve read but I truly think this book is for everyone. Even though the character can obviously speak English well, he’ll repeat MC’s word or short phrase in Spanish unnecessarily. A 16 year old gets chewed out by someone who’s not a parent and she…admits her wrong and accepts her punishment? Warner, an Army veteran who has worked as a child therapist and later as a software engineer, had only recently decided to pursue his dream of writing full-time. I enjoyed seeing Leigh’s growth throughout the story as well as her internal dialogue shift from the initial thoughts she had upon arriving at the manor.

In the ninety-second video posted to his TikTok a few hours later, Swearenjin conducts a makeshift interview, asking Warner about his inspirations and discussing the premise of Leigh Howard, a young adult supernatural murder mystery. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). I hope there are others like this coming, but perhaps it would be better if the book remains a one off and not one of many, it has a stand-alone quality that I particularly like.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Both were essential to Leigh’s well-being and growth besides helping her get to the bottom of it all. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With each clue they discover, the presence of malevolent spirits becomes more tangible, and the danger intensifies. In the past I have been skydiving, scuba diving, studied martial arts, and have gone bungee jumping.

Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” is a thrilling and entertaining book that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.I loved that Leigh had her to lean on as Myra’s support contributed largely to Leigh feeling safe and comfortable.