Penny Hampson – A Plethora of Phantoms

As soon as I saw another Penny Hampson book tour invite, I couldn’t reply quickly enough. I was on the tour for The Unquiet Place, the first book in the Shades, Shadows, and Spectres. I loved it. I thank Rachel Gilbey from Rachel’s Random Resources and Darkstroke Books for my gifted copy of this book.

What makes Freddie shiver? Is it the spooky happenings in his family’s stately home? Or is it Marcus, the handsome antique dealer who Freddie thinks he can’t have?

Freddie Lanyon has it all: a loving family, a privileged background, and a stately home filled with antiques. What his family don’t know is that Freddie is desperately unhappy.
Troubled by spirits that only he can see, Freddie Lanyon, the heir to Lanyon Park, is also in denial about his sexuality. It takes a meeting with handsome and psychic antique dealer, Marcus Spender, to convince Freddie that he might need to change.
When Freddie’s latest purchase of an antique dressing case triggers fresh poltergeist activity, he is awakened each night by an anguished spirit seeking help. Contacting the previous owner of the dressing case leads Freddie and Marcus on a journey to Cornwall, but what starts out as a straightforward quest soon turns into a challenge to their growing relationship.
Will Freddie’s restless spectral visitor be finally laid to rest? And will Freddie find the courage to be true to himself at last?

A paranormal romantic mystery that is blended with historical fiction as well, that made it such an interesting read. Although it’s part of the series, Penny Hampson has made sure both books can be read totally separate if wished.

Freddie Lanyon, who was in the first book, is back. He buys an antique dressing case from Marcus Spender, which begins fresh poltergeist activity. The spirit is desperate for help. Freddie and Marcus find themselves on a journey to Cornwall after they contact the previous owner of the case. This is not as straightforward as they think and will challenge them in more ways than one.

As the first book, the characters are really likeable. I found Freddie, a character that I hoped everything would work out for. Penny Hampson has created a gripping and expertly woven storyline with a few mysteries (not just one!) and again characters that you feel for.

I loved to see Marcus and Freddie’s connection getting stronger and really appreciated how their romance wasn’t overtaken by the mystery. Penny Hampson has skillfully balanced both parts of the story, so the reader doesn’t feel that they are missing anything.

Another well paced book with such an enjoyable, intriguing, and gripping story that made me want to read all night! A book that would entertain almost everyone as it is a blend of genres, and it’s a great blend at that.

Purchase Link

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Author Bio

Some time ago, Penny Hampson decided to follow her passion for history by studying with the Open University. She graduated with honours and went on to complete a post-graduate degree.
Penny then landed her dream role, working in an environment where she was surrounded by rare books and historical manuscripts. Flash forward nineteen years, and the opportunity came along to indulge her other main passion – writing. Penny joined the New Writers’ Scheme of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and  three years later published her debut novel, A Gentleman’s Promise, a  historical mystery/romance. Other books in the same genre soon followed.

But never happy in a rut, Penny also writes contemporary suspense with paranormal and romantic elements. Her first book in this genre is The Unquiet Spirit, published by Darkstroke.

Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).

For more on Penny’s writing, visit her blog: https://pennyhampson.co.uk/blog/
Twitter: @penny_hampson
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pennyhampsonauthor