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The Forgotten Child

A Riley Thomas Mystery, Book 1

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The Forgotten Child

By: Melissa Erin Jackson
Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal, David Clifford Turner
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Ever since Riley Thomas, reluctant medium extraordinaire, accidentally released a malevolent spirit from a Ouija board when she was 13, she’s taken a hard pass on scary movies, haunted houses, and cemeteries. Twelve years later, when her best friend pressures her into spending a paranormal investigation weekend at the infamous Jordanville Ranch - former home of deceased serial killer Orin Jacobs - Riley’s still not ready to accept the fact that she can communicate with ghosts.

Shortly after their arrival at the ranch, the spirit of a little boy contacts Riley, a child who went missing - and was never found - in 1973. In order to put the young boy’s spirit to rest, she has to come to grips with her ability. But how can she solve a mystery that happened a decade before she was born? Especially when someone who knows Orin’s secrets wants to keep the truth buried...no matter the cost.

This paranormal suspense will appeal to fans of Wendy Wang, Cheryl Bradshaw, and Heather Graham. Grab your copy today to join Riley on a twisty path toward answers in a decades-old cold case.

©2018 Melissa Erin Jackson (P)2019 Melissa Erin Jackson Detective Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Ranch Exciting Scary Supernatural Suspense
Engaging Paranormal Mystery • Well-developed Characters • Suspenseful Storyline • Emotional Depth • Humorous Moments
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This was an intriguing paranormal thriller!
It was exceptionally compelling and drew me in from the first chapter. The story has a creepy vibe to it and was very well written.
The narrators did a great job un bringing this story to life.

An intriguing paranormal thriller!

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I loved this story. The idea of talking with spirits is creepy but Pete was different. He sure put Riley through a lot of turmoil. Riley & her boyfriend, along with some other friends did a great thing helping Pete. The author did a greeccat job of creating believable & lovable characters. The story kept me turning the pages anxiously waiting to see what happened. I will be reading more from this author. I highly reccomend this book.

A great story

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Well worth a listen!!! Great characters, great storyline. You’ll probably stay up all night listening just like I did. I highly recommend.

Excellent

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I usually stick to romance, but I gave this a try and absolutely loved it. This audio was definitely worth listening too. It had the perfect amount of creepy and emotions to keep you on your toes. I felt a constant need to know what will happen next. I really loved the narrators and how well they fit into the characters of the story. Will definitely be ready more from this author!

Perfect amount of creepy and emotions

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Excellent read! This was a goosebump inducing book. Riley does NOT want to go to a murder house that her friend has signed her up for.She does anyway and meets a child ghost that no one found a corpse for when the murders were discovered.I am looking forward to book 2. Victoria Vilarreal and David Clifford Turner were fine narrators.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'

The Forgotten Child

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5 stars all around! I loved this book because it combines my two favorite things spooky ghost and murder mysteries! The narrator was awesome as well. Definitely worth a listen. I was hooked from the beginning.

The paranormal meets murder mystery

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just waiting on the next chapter of Riley...her story has to.be continued ...definitely will reccomend!

GREAT READ...SO WHERE'S THE NEXT CHAPTER

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Following Riley through this mystery was so much fun! She is so easy to like! I enjoyed following her story and learning more about her and how and why she is the way she is.

Can’t wait for book 2!

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I liked how the author gave us insight into the little things the characters were thinking. I found the story engaging and clever. It was hard to guess what was going to happen next, which was fun! The way it was written, I felt as though I was standing among them as they talked. Like I was at their eye level and not observing as a listener. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to seeing more from her. New fan!

So Good

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I loved this book! Better than I ever imagined. Amazing narration! Wonderful characters. I can’t wait for more!

Amazing

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