| Title | : | The Ghost from the Sea (Haunting Danielle #8) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 |
| Publication | : | First published July 17, 2016 |
Danielle soon discovers the ship brought a stowaway—a spirit with ties to Frederickport that go back to the 1920s—when Walt was still alive.
The Ghost from the Sea (Haunting Danielle #8) Reviews
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This series has become a comfort read for me! I haven't been let down by a single book yet, they all either get 4 or 4.5 stars and I'm so happy I have a lot more books in this series to read.
Every time I need a pick-me-up or I haven't had good luck with other books I've picked up I returned to read one or two in this series.
I love Danielle & Walt. I love how even though this series has so many books I never think it's silly how Danielle gets involved again and again. The character growth in some side characters is lovely to see and each mystery is the exactly right amount of cosy and intriguing. -
I said after the last book I would not purchase any more in this series, but once I start a series I feel compelled to keep reading it. I loved the beginning books- 1-3 were pretty good. Engaging, fun, interesting mysteries. At this point in the series, the characters have grown boring and trite. I don't like Danielle. She's rude and poorly written. She's not a believable character. The love triangles are absolutely vapid. I do not like Lily. Enough with Lily. Walt is the best character, and he's dead. The plot was thin, in fact see through. The dialogue is ridiculous. People don't actually have conversations like are in this book. I am over this series and done with it now. I understand cozy mysteries are corny, but this series is full of poor writing. It can be a cozy without poor writing (and editing!).
I love cozies. But, this one fell completely flat and the plot was unoriginal and unenjoyable. And, the lack of editing- it was enough to make it completely unreadable.
Steaming pile of doo doo. -
I loved having a old friend of Walts show up and learning a little more about him. But I don't like the idea of Walt waiting till Danielle and Lily are okay when he leaves! He's my favorite ghost 👻
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THE GHOST FROM THE SEA
Bobbi Holmes
This was supposed to be a fun book about Danielle, who is able to see ghosts, and it was fun, only it wasn't a great fun book. The fact that Danielle sees ghosts is a great thing considering that she shares her home with Walt, a ghost who is a distant relation.
There are those in town that know about Danielle's gift and others just think she is a bit crazy. The plot was ok, but it was the conversations between the characters that pulled the book down to mediocrity. I don't think that people are as banal as this book makes them appear, even in Maine.
3.5 stars
Happy Reading! -
Another awesome about Danielle, Walt and the rest of the gang. I really really love this series.
This time Danielle and the rest of the town are baffled by the sudden appearance of a shipwreck on the beach. That is until Danielle sees a new ghost. -
3.5 A blast from the past come to visit when a wrecked ship washed up ashore Bringing Jack, Walt’s old business partner’s ghost ashore along with some other ghostly passengers. With treasure hunters around there’s a mystery to solve.
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I can’t get enough of this series!!! I’m am going to bawl when I get to the last book!!!
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3.75 stars (Audible). I'm glad I took a little break from this series because I think some of the characters were just getting on my nerves. As such, this one was more pleasant to read.
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Every book from this series has the same premise: there is a ghost who is still bound to earth through some unfinished business. And every book builds on the things that have happened in previous books until the reader can almost believe in the real and complex relationships between characters and ghosts. With that being said, and I count it as a positive, every book is such a fun read. Danielle is the continuing character and she owns Marlowe House, a sort of haunted Bed & Breakfast on the Oregon coast. Walt Marlowe, the previous owner and present day ghost, was a wealthy man who died young. Nearly every book's ghost is tied to him in some way. I think that the dynamics between Danielle and Walt are very interesting since they have some attraction to each other.
In this book the wreck of a sunken yacht suddenly appears on the beach. The yacht had been owned by Walt in the 1920s and it was presumed to have been sunk in a violent storm. But it came with a ghost- Walt's old business partner who supposedly ran off with their money and was never seen again. The new ghost, Jack, swears that he didn't take the money and he doesn't remember being aboard the yacht but his physical body is found on the yacht. With some twists and turns Danielle, who sees and can communicate with ghosts, unravels the almost 90 year old mysteries.
I'm happy that there are at least 12 more books in this series for me to read. They need read in order for the best understanding. -
The Ghost from the Sea (Haunting Danielle #8) by Bobbi Holmes
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Liked it. Wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend
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I’m trying to think back to the earlier books. Some involved people from Danielle’s family/past, some involved more modern local people, but this one went back to the history of the town and the people that Walt knew in his day. I appreciate that in a series this long, that the mystery varies as far as how the person is connected to the overarching story.
The slow burn romance between Danielle and Walt is so endearing. He is still learning about modern women and she is still holding up her walls from her past. I’m rooting for them - Danalt, Dalt, Wanielle - but I’m honestly curious how the author will eventually bring them together in future books.
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I like this series, even though they're kind of the same. In this one, at lease, we are FINALLY rid of the Earthbound Spirits group, except for a connection with one of the suspicious people in the story. In this one, a spirit who has been confined to his ship at the bottom of the ocean manages to bring the boat ashore, which just happens to be across the street from Danielle. Turns out he was connected to Walt, Danielle's resident ghost, and there are several skulls on board who were murdered. Walt becomes a suspect in this ancient murder, so Danielle once again has to clear his name. It's all pretty convoluted, but what mystery isn't?
I usually list my grievances, but I really don't have any outside of a couple of minor swear words. I can't even take off a whole point for that, so I'm giving it 5 stars. -
I think I might be done with this series, sadly. Maybe it's because I read it while I fall asleep, but I have no idea what's going on anymore. I'm also not super into organized crime or monetary motives. I want a murder to be about murder, y'know?
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So far, every book has been better than the previous, which is unusual. Most of us look forward to a sequel, but don't expect it to be better than the first. This series seems to be the exception for me.
In the previous year, Danielle Boatman has lost her husband, but found he was cheating on her. The pain of this betrayal has her selling the company they started and looking for a new start. It doesn't help that she can see ghosts who haven't moved on. However, she finds her new start in an unexpected inheritance from a Great Aunt by marriage, The Marlowe House. But Marlowe house comes with secrets and the town, a wide variety of characters. The main character is Walt Marlow, a Ghost, excuse me, a spirit (Walt does not like the term ghost) who died in his own attic at the age of 25. He has decided he doesn't want to "move on" to the next part of his journey. There's a touch of romance in the air, but where can a Spirit and a live woman's relationship go?
Danielle came to Marlowe House to start over. And she has. There are new friends, a ghost in residence (Walt Marlowe), and a place where she feels at home; she has even helped reunite lost siblings. But there have been set backs. Her cousin was murdered, her best friend nearly dies, and the local police wonder why she keeps finding herself in the middle of all these murders. Then, a man Danielle hated is murdered in her home.
The relic of a ship is washed up on shore just blocks from Marlowe house. First it is learned that the ship was Walt Marlowe's, but Walt isn't happy for the memories. His best friend disappeared about the same time that the ship was lost at sea along with gold coins from their business. Then, Danielle finds a ghost on board and the Police determine the boat was scuttled, meaning the people on board were murdered.
The ghost of Walt's best friend, who swears he didn't steal the gold is sure he hid it. If true, why was he on the boat? And how did all of the passengers' jewelry get back into the ship, in a box that is only a few months old? As Danielle investigates and questions the Ghost, it becomes obvious that someone has been tampering with the ship and its contents. Can Danielle find the gold, solve the mystery of the ships sinking, and help Walt's friend move to the other side? Or will others find the gold first? -
I loved loved LOOOOOVED this one! Oh my gosh! It was a different turn of events and super interesting on top of that which ties into Walt's past and let's just say it intertwined with another earlier book ;) I won't say which one however because of spoilers, but I'm actually liking and enjoying how each new book in the series somehow ties into the prior book or an earlier previous book and it's so fun. I don't care about the 'haters' or complainers especially with this one I noticed, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and a new favorite of the series. Maybe not my top favorite, but a favorite indeed. Particularly with Walt getting some kind of closure of something that happened to him in his past when it came back to bite him in the butt. Well done and well written and as usual when I finish these books lately, I get anxious and excited for the next book on audio and the Libby kindle library book(s) to come in when they do! *heart eyes*
If you're looking for a good cozy mystery series, then this one would be for you BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO READ THESE IN ORDER since they're an ongoing story or else you'll be super confused on what's going on. Just some friendly advice on this series :) -
I love this book series, even though the writing isn't perfect and the editing is awful. Despite these very obvious flaws, the characters are funny and engaging and you're sucked into their world. Utterly impossible things and extremely unlikely coincidences happen every single month to Danielle Boatman and the other people of Fredericksport, but the mystery presented in each book is well-enough crafted that I am always shocked by the whodunit at the end.
I don't know if the author ever reads these reviews, but I'd like to point out two criticisms I have. One: Every single character in the book uses the word "rather" um, rather too much. Not everyone uses rather in that way, especially younger characters like Lily & Danielle. It makes the characters seem like they all have the same voice, at times, which comes off as poor dialogue choices.
Two: There is a scene in this book where Heather, the gothic neighbor, is out running and she is described as wearing a tan or sandy colored running suit. Goths don't wear tan nude, sandy, etc colors. EVER. Unless it's a work uniform, or something. Any real goth would rather die than wear neutral colors. -
Another episode of the Haunting Danielle series. I've enjoyed these all along, as I've mentioned in other reviews, there is just enough fantasy/paranormal activity to keep me interested but not overwhelming! The one thing I will comment on is I've been listening to the audio versions of these stories from Overdrive, and it does drive me slightly crazy at times that the lady who is reading the story puts the wrong emphasis on words. Or I wouldn't put the emphasis on those words anyways. But that's a pretty common thing for audio for me, so I won't complain. Great stories!
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Wonderful journey
I am really enjoying this series. Each book and it's mystery is so different from the previous one and yet each book let's you see the same characters progressing. I hope when the last book in this series is written as are given a satisfactory conclusion to the relationship between Danielle and Walt. Sometimes I think about skipping to the last chapter of the book just see what possible romantic gesture will occur. -
Another intriguing Haunting Danielle
I enjoyed reading this book and I think anyone would who wonder about the possibility of ghosts and lingering in the earthly realm. It checks all the boxes for me, the wonderful Danielle, Walt, Lily, Ian, Chief McDonald and the characters living in the magical town of Fredericksport, Oregon. And the mysteries are intriguing as they unfold. -
Possibly the best book in the whole series so far! The plot line was fairly easy to follow, and we got a little look back into the life of Walt Marlow, as well as learned a little about characters that were only briefly mentioned in the previous books. And now it looks like this may be the beginning of a budding romance, and long as that dream kiss doesn’t cause too much trouble. 😮
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Very good mystery
The series continues to have a well written mystery that's hard to solve. To me, Adam is the feisty character in the series. He thinks he's fooling his grandmother but he's not. Dani finds herself in another bind trying to help spirits move on. The ending caught me by surprise and I'm not sure how I feel about it all. I plan to continue with the series. -
I tired to get into this series. I just cant. too much going on and seeing as Walt can magically come back . meh just lost me. Too bad i think if more time was spent strengthen Dani character and more ghost storying I could vibe but this remind me of ghost whisper with Riverdale high and the world turn all mixed into one.
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I have submitted this review after listening to the audiobook of this title. (Audible Membership)
A ghost moves a ship to the sands across from House. When the police investigate, they find remains of long dead people, plus other items they can not totally explain.
Walt has an old story to tell, but even her doesn't know the truth about what happened to the yatch and its occupants. -
I really enjoyed this cozy, ghostly mystery. I’ve always loved the story of The Ghost and Mrs Muir and have even played around with writing a modern version, so I loved this premise! It was a light fun read and the characters were really cute.
This was the first book that I’ve read by this author, so now I have to find the rest of the series. -
FANTASTIC!
I don't understand how anyone could create such a complex story with even more complex community relationships! It wound help to have a family tree as a guide. More books, please
