LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE HAUNTED PLACES

An adventurous researcher with ESP joins forces with the host of a web series to discover the mysteries behind a supposedly haunted Victorian home.

Almost nothing scares Lucky Hart. With a bit of rationality and her ability to “read” people by making eye contact, Lucky isn’t at all afraid of the infamous Hennessee House, a three-story Victorian home that’s sent curious trespassers and former inhabitants screaming. Instead, she’s curious to learn the ins and outs of the place, what makes it tick, and just which of its supposedly supernatural happenings are real...or not. That’s why when Lucky hears about The Caretaker, a found-footage haunted house web series, she jumps at the chance to audition to become Hennessee House’s latest occupant. A self-described “ESP girlie,” she hopes that by uncovering this house’s age-old mystery, she can finally prove herself to be a legitimate supernatural researcher. All she needs to do is remain within the grounds for 30 days—how hard can it be? The first night of her stay, Lucky meets Maverick Phillips, a crew member on The Caretaker and host of another popular investigative series. After the three previous caretakers took off within days of their arrival, Maverick feels responsible for ensuring Lucky’s safety, but as the weeks progress, the two begin to grow closer. And the house begins to react to Lucky’s presence with overwhelming smells of peppermint, levitating flowers, specters, and more. She can’t help but wonder if Hennessee is trying to tell her something: Is she clashing with the house, or is it somehow making her powers stronger? Kann’s latest novel is a page-turner with a captivating heroine, supernatural scares, and a sprinkling of romance. Lucky is a dynamic character with drive and an inquiring mind who also happens to be asexual, and her burgeoning relationship with Maverick is lovingly and expertly explored by Kann. When the house begins its haunting, Lucky won’t stray from her principles—and the reader will stay with her until the end.

A hauntingly unique tale of love, ghosts, and adventure.