Ghostlighted

Ghost Townies, Book 2

By: E. J. Russell

Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux

In the weeks since he moved to Ghost, Oregon, Maz Amani’s life has gotten so much better.

Charming small town? Check. Queen Anne beauty of a house? Check. Project organizing the fascinating papers of Ghost’s founding family? Check. Adorable handyman who might morph into more than a friend? Check. Rafts of friendly townies? Check.

And did he mention the house?

Sure, there’s the occasional professional annoyance—ghostwriters can’t always be picky about the gigs they take in the name of keeping their cat in kibble. But on the whole, things are awesome.

If only Maz felt like he deserved this mountain of good fortune. Because seriously? What had he ever done to earn it?

Zip. Zilch. Nada.

He’d never even heard of Uncle Oren or his life partner, Avi, who’d predeceased Oren by a decade. Yet Maz had inherited all their worldly goods.

Including, you know, the house.

Maz is determined to pay those men back for transforming his life—and he knows just how to do it.

By transforming Avi’s afterlife.

Because Avi? Yep, still around, sharing the house with Maz and putting the ghost in Ghost.

Ghostlighted is the second in the Ghost Townies small town paranormal mystery series. While the books contain romantic elements, they are not romances, and are intended to be listened to in order, because, you know, spoilers.

©2025 E. J. Russell (P)2025 E. J. Russell

Ghostly roommate

I don't think there's a man more kindhearted than Maz Amani, Or as stubborn. When Taryn gives him the royalty check for Avi's lost manuscript, he doesn't want to touch the money, because it's Avi's. Avi reminds him that he's dead and that Maz was his heir 'once removed'. A kind gesture of offering to send Tia Sophia and Felicia to Boston for "Liam's" Harvard graduation sets off a chain of events which land Ricky in jail for attempted murder.
Maz treats Avi like any other housemate. He's always considerate of Avi's feelings. Even going so far as to purchase ghost hunting equipment which would help Avi write his next novel and maybe be able to communicate with other people besides Maz and Gil the cat.
Greg Boudreaux does an incredible job with Maz and all his internal dialogs (neuroses). The narration was so smooth and relaxing.. Also, nice job with Ricky and his five thousand cousins. After listening to both Ghostridden (book one) and Ghostlighted, I found that the mystery in book two was more convoluted, and it kept me on the edge of my seat (even after having read the book first.).
There's so much more mystery to solve. Will Maz and Avi figure out what's preventing ghosts from non-living in the town of Ghost? Will Orrin come back if they do? (I'm not looking forward to that happening. It's probably going to be a heartwrencher/ must have tissues affair).
I received an advanced audio book from the author and this is my review.

I love it!

First of all. I love these characters. Max and Ricky and let’s not forget the house ghost! Such an enjoyable story. Secondly, I love Greg Boudreaux. He is such an amazing narrator and never disappoints with his characterizations. Highly enjoyable all around!

Great Series!

EJ Russell and Greg B are a perfect combination! This series is so much fun. Can't wait for the next one!

His House, His Cat, His Ghost and His Handyman!

Greg's narration made all these unique characters really pop out! Maz befriending his house's ghost is so much fun to watch. Of course, for me it is the ever so slow burning and super-duper sweet relationship between Maz and Ricky. Just so pure and innocent amongst all the ghostly going Ons! Very fun listen that definitely has me needed more of all these characters you cannot help by adore.

Snarkfest!

Ghostridden was fun and this one edges it out as most favorite. So very nearly believable story series told by Maz who, at 30, inherits a beautiful Queen Anne style home in a small town across the state from a relative he hadn't known he had. Along with the house he finds himself the only one (except for his cat) who can interact with one of the former owners. And so begins the series of fun and arrests!
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