Spirits in the Trees

By: Morgan Hannah MacDonald

Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Evil does exist

An abandoned house, a serial killer, and a victim reaching out from the grave. A woman races against time to unearth buried secrets before she becomes a ghost herself.

You are not alone

Madeline Anderson goes to Isabelle Island, Washington, to sell a family home abandoned more than 40 years before. Strange things occur the moment she steps on the property. Inside the dilapidated old house, items move about of their own accord. Noises come from empty rooms. She has a vivid, recurring dream of a woman running for her life. The wind rustling through the trees sounds like urgent, murmuring voices. When the cacophony dies down, one single word emerges: Madeline, Madeline, Madeline.

You cannot hide

At first Doug Lindstrom, the hot fireman helping Maddy restore the old home, doesn't believe anything bizarre is going on. He's certain Maddy is jumping at shadows because the local kids call the house haunted. That is until he witnesses horrific violence he can't explain. After Maddy's life is threatened not once but twice, Doug vows there will not be a third time.

They are watching

While searching for answers, Maddy uncovers astonishing secrets about her aunt's past. Finding more questions than answers, she digs deeper until she stumbles across evidence of a cold case involving a serial killer named The Seaside Strangler. Now Maddy must unmask the killer. The lives she saves just might be their own.

©2012-2112 Morgan Hannah MacDonald (P)2015 Morgan Hannah MacDonald

ghosts

it wad creepy, but definitely held my interest. I have always heard spirits can't hurt you, and that spirits will know you by your spirit.

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Who was the most memorable character of Spirits in the Trees and why?

Maggie Anderson has just lost everything she has held dear in her life. 10 months after a tragic family loss, she is called by her grandmother the help clear some things up with her great aunt...there is an abandoned house. Maggie travels to Isabelle Island to clear up the house to put on the market. She meets the hot neighbor and they start repairs on the house. Little does Maggie and Doug know what is lurking within the walls of the old home.
It was enjoyable listening to the audiobook

really good ghost story

Any additional comments?

this audiobook was gifted to me in return for unbiased review.
I don't often read ghost stories, not that I have anything against them, but for some reason don't end up choosing them.
This one was certainly one of the good ones, it started a little slow , but as I got into the story it really grabbed me.it was just as spooky and thrilling as a film in this genre would be, without seeming rediculous.
Dispite it's subject the plot seemed plausable, and the characters believable.
The narration was byTeri Schnaubelt, who has a pleasant voice to listen to, but could perhaps have put a little more tension into the exciting/scary parts.

A hauntingly good story.

Any additional comments?

Can I say first that I'm a little confused with the name of the book. When I first read it and saw the cover I thought this was about a haunted wood or something like that, but it's not, it's a haunted house! Maybe it's just me but that's what it conjured up for me!! ;)

Anyway, this was such a great book and if I'm honest, quite scary. I love a good ghost story, even though I'm a wuss and can't read it at night!! This one was fast paced and captured my attention right from the start.

Maddies' life has been hell for the last year after a fire claimed the life of her husband and daughter. She decides to go to her great aunts' (who has dementia) old house to renovate it for sale. Little does she know that it's not going to be as easy as she thinks!

Maddie was such an amazing character. She lost both her husband and daughter in one night yet she kept going. Her will and strength of character was admirable. She wants to help settle her great aunts affairs and goes to the old house to see what she can do. Her life changes in both good ways and bad! She was beaten, abused, terrified, yet throughout everything, she remained strong and I have to say that at one certain part, my heart absolutely broke for her!!! (You will have to read/listen to it to see what I mean ;))

Then we have Doug. *Sigh* The hot handy man who lives next door and volunteers his help with the house!! You can tell where it's going!! I loved their relationship and see it blossom into something more. He was such a sweetie!!

This was terrifying yet I would love to see it as a movie!! It's fast paced, gripping and had plenty of mystery surrounding the house and spirit. I loved that Maddie found the journals and we got to see the story unfold alongside her. This book will stay with me for a long time! The author created such a chilling story that it almost feels real. I had chills at so many parts that goosebumps rose!! I will definitely check out more by her!

Teri Schnaubelt was amazing. She brought the story to life. She sounded terrified during certain parts that it was almost like she was seeing a real ghost ;)

*I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Any additional comments?

I loved this book and did not want it to end!The storyline was SO full of feeling.Maddie goes to her aunts beach house to fix it up to sell.She finds crows, friendship,ghosts and romance while doing this.I found the storyline fascinating.I wish there were a book 2!
I was gifted a copy for an honest review.Teri Schnaubelt’s performance was excellent!

WOW

What did you love best about Spirits in the Trees?

I loved how the author has combined stories and visions from the past with what was happening in the present.

What other book might you compare Spirits in the Trees to and why?

I have not read a book like this before.

What about Teri Schnaubelt’s performance did you like?

Her portrayal of the characters and their interactions with each other.

Who was the most memorable character of Spirits in the Trees and why?

Maddie. She changes or really grows through the book from this withering thing to a really strong woman who knows what she wants.

Spirits!

Spirits in the Trees written by Morgan Hannah MacDonald was a very interesting and intriguing story. I pushed the story back for too long but I'm happy I finally decided to give it a listen. The story is mysterious, overcoming tragedies, and even falling in love, it's a wonderful story and it's not just about ghost. MacDonald has talent when it comes to writing a story and it shows as you will find out when you listen to this story.

Teri Schnaubelt did a great job in her telling of MacDonald's story. She kept me listening and on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Teri really brought this story to life and all its creepiness. It was like watching a scary movie with a little romance. Great job to both the author and narrator. I received this audio free by the author/narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.

awesome

best ever for a long time.
love stories that are done in a remote treed surrounding, an old houses.

Pathetic

Are chapters missing?
Is it just a poor author?
Maybe a poor editor?
Is the narrator unable to complete sentences correctly?
Ummm, yes. All of the above.
Thoughts and story lines are left uncompleted throughout the book and the author tries to cover a lack of ability to describe an actual haunting (which would have been fun) with way to much, nearly juvenile, sex. This is not a good ghost story. It wouldn't even be a good harlequin romance. Very disappointing.