Blair is committed to scientifically proving that ghosts exist while Leif knows that they do and hunts them for clicks on her social media posts. The two are at odds with each other.
That is, until they both end up in Masonville, a famed ghost town where they and others of their ilk have been invited gather.
The mystery and thrills begin there as one by one someone is murdered survivors must unite to save their lives as they are all stranded in Masonville without phone service. The story unfolds from there. Blair and Leif find under the friction, there is attraction brewing. An unexpected twist occurs that ups the tension even further.
I enjoyed this sapphic murder mystery. Thank you to Boldstrokes Books and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

The two main characters are Blair & Leif. Blair is a paranormal investigator and Leif is a ghost hunter. Both of these women have been at odds due to not liking how the other runs their investigations.
Things become even more tense when they both find out they have been invited to do investigations at the same place that has been off limits for years.
Both women have brought their teams with them in preparation for doing some in depth investigation. Before they can do any investigating, a team member disappears. That is the beginning of many more disappearances and deaths.
The plot twist was a big surprise and very unexpected.
I enjoyed this book, but there was not much character development between the two women and it seemed very rushed.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

First of all thank you very much to Netgallery for the copy of this book, and for giving me the opportunity to read it.
I read the book very quickly because I could not put it down. The synopsis caught my attention and it was everything I expected.
"Ghost Town" is a thriller and mystery novel that follows Blair Wyndon and Leif Henderson , who receive an exclusive invitation to investigate the mythical ghost town of Masonville. However, they soon realize that they are not the only ones who have been invited.
For me the setting is important in a reading and this one met my expectations, I think the plot and setting is perfect for people who love horror and everything related to the paranormal.
The reading is fast paced and has some twists and turns, I also liked the LGBTQIA representation.
If you like paranormal themed shows ,and some romance maybe this book for you.

Ghost Town is a quick read thriller mystery. Blair Wyndon is a college student who is also a paranormal investigator. She wants to scientifically prove the existence of ghosts. Leif Henderson refers to herself as a ghost hunter and wants her videos to be sensational, causing thrills and clicks. Both women are invited with their camera crews to a mystery town called Masonville. It is owned by a private corporation. When they arrive they find a few more people they know from their online shows. They decide to stay together at the mayor’s historic home. But creepy things start happening and they are cut off from leaving or communicating with the outside world.

At the start of the story I thought Leif was very immature. In fact I wondered if she was still in high school. But that went away as the book picked up. The author does a good job of setting up the doomed adventure and the various characters. The whole investigator vs. ghost hunter doesn’t really build to anything other than they have differing online styles. Once there is a body they are both in investigative mode. Also Leif and Blair seem to go from comfort to kissing quickly. And without much preamble Leif is calling Blair babe. For them to move along so quickly I almost wish their pasts had crossed previously.

I did like the twists and turns and while I got some of the ending correct did not get the big reveal. This was a likable mystery with just the right amount of creep. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review. (3.5 Stars)

I went into this book expecting it to be different from what it was. That is not particularly negative, it was just not my preferred book. I believe other people would still like it.

While some parts of this were predictable, there were also quite a few things I didn't see coming. I liked that this was fast-paced and the murder mystery aspect of it, but the last third felt quite different than the first two-thirds. The ending wasn't awful, but it also wasn't the payoff I was hoping for. Still, it was overall a fun quick read and I always like a wlw book about ghosts.

The romance was cute and the cast characters were interesting. The characters and backstories were set up in a way that was hard to understand at a few spots in the first chapter but things became a lot more clear after that and then the characters felt a lot more distinct and interesting.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book in an exchange for my honest review!

Ghost Town is a murder mystery that for the most part plays in the haunted town of Masonville. The story revolves around Blair Wyndon, a passionate paranormal investigator, and Leif Henderson, who is a ghost hunter. Both of them get invited to the town of Masonville, given the chance to investigate the infamous manor. Though, turns out, they’re not the only ones who have been invited. Once the group arrives there, everything seems normal, and not creepy at all. Until it no longer is…..

I enjoyed the plot of the book and honestly did not expect the plot twist at all, because it left me guessing until the very end. My only critique is that the writing felt too fast and rushed at places where it needed more detail, and it was too slow paced when it didn’t have to be. Some parts of the dialogue were a bit immature and made me question whether the book I was reading was supposed to be adult or YA. The romance between Leif and Blair was cute but it also lacked development in my opinion. But we love to see lesbians winning!

Overal rating: 3.5 /5

I've mixed thoughts about this book.

It starts off with a similar vibe to a YA read, which i enjoyed. People are going missing, turning up dead. There is hated towards two of the characters that suddenly switches to romance. It felt forced, I would have preferred a build-up. The spicy scene was unexpected (as i thought it was YA), but well written.

The last part felt like a totally different book, and, for me personally, I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped. It seemed to change when they went into the building. Up until that point, I was loving it.

Well written, great build up but with a disappointing ending

I love ghosts and the paranormal so naturally I wanted to see what this book had to offer. I've never been so spooked. This book had me looking over my shoulder whenever something terrifying happened. The writing was easy to read and very captivating and I didn't want to put it down. I loved the representation of LGBTQIA relationships too. Blair and Leif were perfect for each other!

If you're looking for a short read and want to be spooked, this is the book for you!

*TW: There are some descriptions of body mutilation and gore.

2.5/5 ⭐️

I was so hopeful that I'd love this book; The premise, of a pair of dueling ghost hunters falling in love, seemed like the perfect setup for a new favourite book. In hindsight, that probably would have been the case if I'd read this book as a teenager rather than as an adult.

The tone of this book felt distinctly like a YA novel when I'd hoped it would feel a bit more mature. As a 25-year-old Canadian myself (a bit of bad luck on my part, because it had the side effect of making me a little more critical of the main characters), I found myself regularly questioning if the characters felt relatable-- and often came up feeling like the protagonists seemed much younger. This feeling was reinforced by a "quirky" style of characterization that resulted in quotes like the following:

"She was greeted by a post from Wyndon. Of course. And a selfie. A selfie where she looked way too pretty to be allowed."

To me, this expression of romantic frustration felt more like it came from a teenager than someone in their 20s, and it could be challenging to stay engaged when this was consistently the case. This issue was persistent in romantic scenes as a whole, and I felt the relationship between Leif and Blair developed with surprising speed. It's not story-ruining by any means, but the romance seemed to develop with very little by way of conflict despite their "rivalry."

The mystery itself, however, was well-paced and drove the story forward in a way that kept me eager to continue reading. I found the overall conclusion to the mystery somewhat disappointing, but the reveal of the story's antagonist was an awesome surprise.

Overall, this was a cute debut novel but didn't feel like it was for me. I hope to try again if Ward ends up releasing more books in the future!

Likes:
- Fun cast of side characters
- Well-paced mystery
- Lesbians (quite frankly, always a win in any book)

Dislikes:
- "Quirky" characterization & writing style
- High-speed romantic development, with little real conflict despite the "enemies to lovers" premise

Really fun little paranormal mystery. I loved all the characters a lot and the reveal was shocking! The angst romance was nice too and the culmination scene was ominous. Thanks for the arc!

•LGBTQIA Romance
•Paranormal Investigation
•Supernatural Mystery
•Ghost Hunting

The book is gripping. The characters were interesting. So there are two main characters, Blair Wyndon and Leif Henderson. Blair is a paranormal investigator and Leif is a ghost hunter. When they receive an exclusive invitation to investigate the abandoned ghostly town of Masonville, they don’t let go of that opportunity. But the ghostly town has buried secrets. When one by one, everyone around them begin to die, they try to figure out the cause behind their unexpected deaths and find the person behind all the unfortunate happenings.

The book takes a dark and mysterious turn when Blair and Leif arrives at Hastings Manor. First the author has introduced us to the characters. And then the atmospheric setting. I loved the setting of the ghost town. Loved how characters get along with each other during their stay at the Manor. I felt sad for some characters. While the book also has LGBTQ element in it. The revelations at the end surprised me and loved how the author wrapped up the ending. The book has a mysterious ending and the twists and turns along with all the unexpected things kept me on the edge of my seat.

Many Thanks to the Author, Publisher & Netgalley.

Talk about a good paranormal mystery. The actual whodunnit was nothing less of shocking. If you are a fan of murder mystery and ghosts you are in for a treat. I loved the angst buildup romance of Leif and Blair, opposites do attract. All the characters were perfectly written and so different from one another each adding to the story. They all banded together for one common goal, staying alive. I found the pacing to be quite steady keeping me drawn into the story. I loved the premise of ghost hunting which I already find very intriguing and the ultimate plot surprising. Overall a very great read and my first with this author.