An abandoned lighthouse. A haunted psychic. The secrets of Shine House beckon from the shadows.

Emmie's spring break just started. Her idyllic getaway by the ocean is everything she dreamed of. Solitude. Friends. Sunshine. A chance to get away from her psychic past. But things take a chilling turn when she’s confronted by the ghost of a murdered girl.

As the restless spirit haunts her every step, Emmie soon realizes that delving into the past is attracting unwelcome attention. A mysterious presence stalks her, their intentions sinister and unknown. The darkness within Shine House is suffocating, and Emmie is holding the last candle for the family that was brutally slain there.

As Emmie becomes a target, she joins forces with a young police officer, igniting an investigation that draws them both closer to the truth and a fight for their lives.

Shine House Book 0 is the prequel novella to the Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery paranormal crime mystery series that delivers an unsolved murder, ghostly dark mysteries, and a twist of horror. All other books in the series are full-length novels.

Fans of Darcy Coates, Lee Mountford, J.R. Erickson, Cheryl Bradshaw, Grady Hendrix, or Heather Graham will love this exciting new supernatural thriller suspense book.

Discover why ghost mystery readers can’t put this book down!

Books by Dean Rasmussen:

Shine House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 0: A Prequel Novella
Hanging House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1
Caine House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 2
Hyde House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 3
Whisper House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 4
Temper House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 5
Raven House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 6
Amber House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 7
Dreadful Dark: Tales of Horror Book 1 - 6
Stone Hill: Shadows Rising 1
Stone Hill: Phantoms Reborn 2
Stone Hill: Leviathan Wakes 3

Or you can visit his website at: www.deanrasmussen.com.

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2014 SHAMUS AWARD WINNER

Tea with two spinsters thrusts 1930s private investigator Maggie Sullivan into an explosive mix of murder, political rivalries and family secrets. Pursuing their case means risking not only her life, but her detective license.

The Vanhorn sisters want her to learn the fate of their father, who vanished more than a quarter century earlier in Dayton, Ohio’s, catastrophic 1913 flood. They believe he was murdered. They think they know the killer. But before Maggie can question the suspect, he winds up dead.

With a nip of gin to cheer her and a Smith & Wesson for company, Maggie follows a trail all but obliterated by time. It leads her to a local politician with bigger ambitions — and possibly secrets to hide. It takes her into dime stores, cheap hotels, and a violent ambush by men wearing brass knuckles.

A determined cop wages a wily campaign to win her affections. A rag-tag newsboy pushes to be her assistant. As crimes of the past explode in the present, Maggie fights foes who must destroy her to destroy each other.

Slide into the passenger seat of Maggie’s DeSoto for an action-packed ride through a story filled with the atmosphere of early 20th century America and well-drawn characters. See why fans of this historical mystery series have dubbed the one-of-a-kind detective at its center “Sam Spade in a Skirt”.
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Amidst the garden parties and romantic afternoons of the Edwardian Era, a sinister plot unfolds in the southeast of England...

Rosamund Haskin is thrilled when her younger sister, Georgiana, forms an attachment with Mr. Jasper Layne, a well-bred and intelligent man working for Scotland Yard. She is not so thrilled, however, when she finds herself continually paired off with Jasper's unsociable colleague, James Merrick. Displeased with Merrick's aloof and haughty behavior, Rosamund looks forward to returning to her job at Ashcroft, a wealthy estate not far from London.

But when mysterious threats targeting the children of her employer are received, Rosamund refuses to believe that they are mere pranks. Reluctantly, she calls on the aid of Mr. Merrick, whose skills as a detective she feels she can depend on - even if she does not care for the man himself.

As the threats continue and are followed with acts of violence, will Merrick's wit be enough to keep the halls of Ashcroft safe?

Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it's about to get a lot worse.

Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having a passionate affair with his real estate client, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead—brutally murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth.

And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect?

With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with "killer motives," Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists.

As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities—either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them.

Conflicted about her marriage and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night.

But does she really want to know?

"A riveting, pulse-pounding, adrenaline rush of a thriller. Do not miss this book!" – Noelle W. Ihli, bestselling author of Gray After Dark

"This book was great! Everytime I thought I had it figured out, another twist would happen. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a great thriller." Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

? Readers' Favorite 2023 Silver Medal Winner
? Audiobook Reviewer 2023 Best Mystery Award

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In the heart of Savannah’s hauntingly beautiful streets, a chilling mystery is about to unfold …

Teenagers are vanishing from the shadowy depths of the city's ancient tunnels, and fourteen-year-old Andi Leland is determined to find out why. As she delves into the sinister underworld, she, too, vanishes without a trace.

With Andi’s disappearance, the stakes are even higher, and time is running out.

Enter Sloane and Maddie, two friends seeking a peaceful escape in the picturesque city. Their vacation is soon disrupted as they learn about the recent disappearances. Compelled by justice and ignited by their unshakeable bond, they join the hunt for the missing teens.

Will Sloane and Maddie succeed before it's too late? Or will they, too, fall into the hands of the mysterious abductor lurking beneath the city?

Dive into The Shadow Children today and get swept up in a heart-pounding tale woven with suspense, courage, and unyielding friendship that will keep you captivated from the gripping beginning to the unforeseeable end.

The Shadow Children is the second book in the Sloane and Maddie: Peril Awaits series, written by New York Times bestselling author Cheryl Bradshaw and longtime editor Janet Fix.

What Readers are Saying:

“A fast-paced book you'll hate to put down.”

“Can't wait to read more!”

“The twists and turns keep the reader guessing”

“A quick, clever, engrossing read.”

“It was fascinating to read about the tunnels under the city.”

"Great, exciting storyline."

"It kept me on the edge of my seat."

"What a great book!"

Books in this Series:

The Silent Boy (Book 1)
The Shadow Children (Book 2)
The Broken Soul (Book 3)
The Widow Maker (Book 4)
The Familiar Stranger (Book 5) Coming Soon!
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