Review: The Premonition at Withers Fam

The Premonition at Withers Fam by Jaime Jo Wright
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

When I pick up a book by Jaime Jo Wright, I know it will be edgy, scary but also more to everything will be revealed.

Starting this book, I was considering continuing it, due to the subject matter of calling the dead to communicate with the dead, which according to the Bible is a sin, and also, the spiritual world is not something to play with.

“We disagree on most things, Perliett, but even you must admit there is danger in seeking after the dead. Their spirits. Whether from the devil himself or from his ambassadors here, who are very much alive and very deviant in their intent. Must you toy with either of them?”

Why did I keep reading then? Because of George. The author used the character George to show the truth of what God requires and because of his views and bringing the focus more on God and his truths, I kept reading. And, having read previous edgy books by Jaime Jo Wright, I knew there will be a reason for everything.

But I can tell you this. I think the line between life and the spiritual world is thin. I think it’s also something that engages our curiosity and could be extremely dangerous if we’re not cautious. Remember King Saul in the Bible? He could conjure the dead spirit of the prophet Samuel, but it wasn’t blessed by God.

Jaime Jo Wright delivered another great dual-time gothic murder mystery, where both time lines had me invested, scared, worried and smiling.

Yes, this one was definitely edgier and scarier than others with the subject line which might not be for everyone, but if you push through (maybe even skip those few scenes and really was only a few of trying to interacting with the dead) you will get to an ending where truths were revealed and everything fits together.

On another note, there was one very creepy character!

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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About the book:

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In 1910 Michigan, Perliett VanHilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor, George Wasziak, convinced she practices quackery. It doesn't help that her mother, Maribeth VanHilton, is a Spiritualist who regularly offers her services to help others speak to their dearly departed. But when Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she relies on both George and an intriguing newcomer for help.

In the present day, life has not developed the way Molly Wasziak dreamed. Facing depression after multiple miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband's purchase of a new farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a vintage web of deceptions, made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds in the old farmhouse.

Perliett fights for her life, and Molly seeks renewed purpose for hers as she uncovers the records of the dead. Will their voices be heard, or will time silence their truths forever?

About the author:

Daphne du Maurier and Christy Award-Winning author, Jaime Jo Wright resides in the hills of Wisconsin writing suspenseful, mysteries stained with history's secrets. Jaime lives in dreamland, exists in reality, and invites you to join her adventures at jaimewrightbooks.com!