Author: Larion Wills
Cover Artist: Skylar Sinclair
Publisher: Swimming Kangaroo Books
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: October 2007

Steven Chase was invited to the Meadow under the pretense of seeing one of the only remaining DeBain houses in the country. For him it was a passion for architecture; for Caroleigh it was a move towards seduction. Kari, who is Caroleigh’s reclusive sister, seems upset with all of the company and immediately asks how long the entourage will stay. Much to her chagrin they ignore her and plan tours, parties, and visits. Edward and Evelyn accompany the group to the farm and find themselves tangled in family drama.

After a brief accident with a set of stairs Steven is left alone and in trouble deep in the woods. Kari saves his life in an interesting way which infuriates her sister. Strange things start to happen all over the grounds of the Meadow. Accusations are thrown by all, including the local sheriff, Dell. The townspeople know the true Kari but Caroleigh has everyone else convinced that her sister is simple and not to be listened to. A long-standing argument stands between these two sisters. Kari, Steven, Caroleigh, and Edward must all come together to figure out what’s going on and who’s trying to get to them.

Larion Wills develops an imaginable setting here which includes ghost stories, old gold mines, and past grudges. Kari’s character is described in detail from her quirks to her physical looks. We aren’t given a lot of background about Steven, Evelyn or Caroleigh until the latter part of the story and none about Edward. There are a few slow spots in the story but it all comes together in the end. Readers will sigh during the last two chapters- as this is when the whole story comes together. Ghosts are an integral part of the story and they added a dash of interesting to an already wonderful read.

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Topics: Larion Wills, Mourning Meadow, Skylar Sinclair, Swimming Kangaroo Books