Mercury Raine: Ghost Broker

De: Sarah M. Eden

Narrado por: Jake Stormoen

In the glittering world of the ton wealth is as important as rank, rank nearly as important as connections. But nothing is as vital to one’s success in Society as having the right ghost. What is fashionable in specters changes almost as often as preferred fabrics and necklines, favored Diamonds of Society and admired Town bucks. Trading an unstylish ghost can mean the difference between social success and utter failure. And no one is more adept at facilitating those trades than England’s most sought-after ghost broker... Mercury Raine.

Born a penniless orphan, he has made both a name for himself and an enviable fortune. But when the intriguing Miss Huddleston and her overbearing mother arrive at his estate, intent on making an advantageous specter swap, the carefully crafted facade he presents to the world begins to crack. Miss Huddleston has brought a secret, one that could destroy everything he has built.

©2025 Sarah M. Eden (P)2025 Pineway Books

Must LISTEN!!

This book marks the start of an exciting new series, and you want to start now! Set in a mysterious Regency-era world where ghosts can be exchanged, Mercury Raine: The Ghost Broker is an incredibly creative and one-of-a-kind story.
Mercury Raine himself is the best in the business, a skilled and intriguing ghost broker. But when a young woman and her mother arrive at his home to exchange a ghost, he begins to suspect that this encounter might reveal long-buried secrets about his past... and perhaps stir a few unexpected feelings in his heart.
The audiobook, narrated by none other than Jake Stormoen, is absolutely fantastic. His performance brings the characters to life...the voices are incredible!
This story hooked me from the start. It's quick, clever, and captivating. I'll be reading every single one in this series. I can't wait to see what comes next!

Loved the audiobook of this first book in an exciting new series!

Bravo! What an exciting start to a new series! I was absolutely floored by Mercury Raine: Ghost Broker! It’s such a unique premise & the audiobook version narrated by Jake Stormoen is an absolute must listen! With fun spooky vibes, delightful ghosts with very distinct personalities, an intriguing mystery, & a hint of romance, this story grabbed hold & didn’t let go! Now I need the second book in the series.

Mercury Raine, orphan turned successful ghost broker, built his fortune by trading ghosts, of which he has many. In this Regency England, the Ton requires only the most fashionable ghosts, & Mr. Raine is the man to provide them. The caveat is that one must have a ghost with which to trade. If one is not born with a ghost, one cannot acquire one.

When Miss Huddleston & her overbearing mother arrive on Mercury’s doorstep looking for a trade, his world is thrown into chaos. The ghost Miss Huddleston wants to trade knows secrets about Mercury Raine’s past… Secrets he desperately wants to learn. But, Miss Huddleston has a secret of her own & their trade is made all the more complicated by it. Can Mercury & Miss Huddleston work together to trade the ghost he fiercely desires & make her season a fashionable success? Only time will tell.

I absolutely adored this story! The intriguing story immediately pulled me in & I’m loving the world that Sarah M. Eden created. I can’t wait to find out what happens next. Mercury’s wit & charming personality especially as he interacts with his ghosts had me grinning throughout. Miss Huddleston is full of curiosity & seems an equal match to Mercury. I’m excited to see if those sparks between them turn into something more.

The audiobook version is fantastic! Jake Stormoen does a brilliant job bringing all these characters to life. It was a joy to listen to his narration. The emotion & charming humor were delightful & I can’t wait to listen to the next book.

Highest of recommendations! Just a note to sensitive readers. This is a clean, fun, humorous, spooky story with no gore or occult mentions, only a ghost who occasionally likes to take his head off (no gory details).

Installment 1

So excited for this new series! Jake did a fantastic job narrating this book! Can't wait for the next installment!

New “Seasonal Classic” Haunted Mansion Style

Storytelling at its finest! Beautifully narrated by Jake Stormoen with distinct voices, bringing this atmospheric story alive. It's like visiting Haunted Mansion before it was derelict. Just enough mystery to keep you invested yet lighthearted enough to easily binge and feel hopeful. I'm excited to see where this series goes!

The perfect cute ghost story and introduction to what is going to be a fun series.

This was such a fun story! Perfect for a fall read, I loved how original and entertaining this novella was. After listening to this first installment, I am hooked and cannot wait to read more, especially after the forbidding and intriguing ending that has me fully invested in Mercury Raine and all these ghosts. It’s the perfect cute ghost story and I am here for it.

Jake Stormoen should narrate way more books because I loved his performance with this story! The way he did the different accents and personalities made the audiobook a blast to listen to and I highly recommend consuming this story via the audiobook version.

I was gifted a copy of this audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I truly enjoyed listening to this and am excited for more. The story was witty and original with a great cast of characters and setting already.

An Audiobook Like Radio Theater

Jake Stormoen’s clear, musical voice, like a viola that can play all the parts in a string quartet, elevates this audiobook to an old-time radio theater experience, Each character has a unique accent and personality,

A clever, witty story that is clean enough for a fall family road trip.

Excellent voicing of the characters.

Jake Stormoen's reading made it easy to keep all the Ghosts straight. I think it would have been very confusing without all the different accents and tones of voices. Loved it! Can't wait for the next one.

100% one of my favorite audiobooks I have listened to

Holy freaking amazing audiobook!! I seriously could not get enough of this book. I listened so quickly, and immediately wanted to get the next one. (Why do we have to wait for the second audio to come out?!?! Haha).
Jake Stormoen was absolutely mesmerizing. There was so many different voices he had to perform, and they were so well done. He had so many different accents, men and women, different ages… it was so much fun. I LOVED it.
The storyline is so unique and fun. It was perfect for the month of October to read a (not scary😂) Ghost story. The personalities of the different ghosts made such exciting side characters, that really helped build so many fun dynamics.

I cannot wait to see what happens in book 2. This book is one hundred percent a must read, and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to the author for an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Love his voice

This audiobook is wonderful. Jake Stormoen voice is so soothing, and pleasant to hear. Can’t wait for the next book.

5 stars isn't enough for this audiobook!

This audiobook was so brilliantly done! There are a lot of characters in this book but the narrator gave each a distinct voice and made the story so immersive! You really need to experience this whole new world of ghost brokers and fashionable specters for yourself. This book is a captivating blend of Regency era elegance and supernatural intrigue and truly unlike anything I have ever read!

I appreciated how clearly the world and its rules were laid out. There was no info-dumping, and all my questions were answered naturally in the flow of the story. Even with a large cast of characters (including some entertaining ghosts!) they were introduced in a way that made it easy to keep track of who was who. Mercury Raine, a charming man with a mysterious past, is matched perfectly with the witty and unflappable Miss Huddleston, and I'm already swooning over the subtle hints of a possible romance between them!

Richly imaginative and completely addictive, this is a must read for fans of historical romance looking for something fresh, clever, and wholly satisfying! This is the first book in a brand new series and I cannot wait for the story to continue in book two!

I received a complimentary audiobook but a positive review was not required.