Flash, Ghost, Gone: A Ghost Photographer Paranormal Cozy Mystery

Trouble comes for the Seven women from a few directions. Gina invites a celebrity ghost hunter to film at her haunted inn. However, he disappears without a trace after one night there. As the police and media descend, Gina discovers that Gina is also hiding a sister, Maggie, who was banished from the family and her unassuming daughter, Lucy. Just what are their intentions and why are they so interested in Liv’s cottage? She also learns the Emerald has been ghosted by a man she was interested in. Finding his book with the ghost hunter’s things opens up more questions. Perhaps most troubling is the return of Liv’s husband who begs her for help and hiding. On the run after betraying her and leaving her broke with his Ponzi scheme, Steven doesn’t deserve her help. But with her children’s feelings in mind, she agrees to hide him temporarily. As she scrambles to keep her secrets, her friend’s get worried. Will her ghost communication gift help her save her new life? I have to say, I’ve rarely been as aggravated and infuriated by a character as I was with Liv during this book. It’s only that I understand her behavior and that it is inline with what many abused and betrayed spouses go through that I kept reading. I’ve been there myself, and I know my reaction was based on my own experiences. I really disliked all of the lying and evasion by Liv and I’m glad that she’s facing the consequences of losing trust. The mystery itself was thoroughly compelling as the different threads twisted, knotted, and ultimately unraveled. I loved that Liv’s friends staged an intervention even though they were off base on the reasons for her behaviors. The cult was appropriately spooky and the fate of the leader presents a potential future issue. Liv learns truths about Aunt Ethel and the cottage and discovers more of her own powers. And Steven does finally accept responsibility for his actions giving closure for Liv and the girls. Kudos to Ms. Green for keeping me engaged throughout despite my ire. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.