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Ghosts from the Past Kindle Edition

by Glen Ebisch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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When Marcie Ducasse, assistant editor of Roaming New England Magazine, makes her first solo trip through northern New England checking into stories of supernatural happenings, she expects to hear some strange tales, not become part of one. But when a farmer tells Marcie about the ghosts of three men hanged in his barn back in the 1940s and then turns up a few hours later hanging up in that same barn, Marcie finds herself up to her neck in a murder investigation. With the help of Kevin Murray, a local newspaper reporter, Marcie begins digging into the case, and she quickly discovers that even murders committed over sixty years ago are not dead and buried—especially when they take the form of ghosts from the past.

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In Ebisch's thoughtful third Marcie Ducasse puzzler (after 2008's Grave Justice), the intrepid assistant editor of Roaming New England Magazine looks into a smalltown coverup of a sadistic multiple murder. Seldon Hayes of Doric, Vt., sends Marcie a tip for her Weird Happenings column about the ghosts of three unpopular young men who were found hanged in his barn in 1944. Sel wants big money to share the scoop on the killer's identity. Marcie's paltry offer leads Sel to another buyer, but Sel's soon strung up in the same devil's spot where the apparitions appear. Marcie pools resources with Kevin Murray, a cute stringer for a Montpelier, Vt.,newspaper, to crack both cases. Doric's police chief, Pat Roylston, resents their interference in his investigation. Sel's legal executor, Steve McDermott, helps Marcie and Kevin locate evidence as the cozy action builds to shocking revelations and a haunting twist. (Oct.)
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About the Author

Glen Ebisch lives with his wife in western Massachusetts, where he teaches philosophy at a local college. His leisure interests include yoga, reading, and discovering New England tales of the supernatural. Ghosts from the Past is Glen's third in the Marcie Ducasse series, after prequels The Crying Girl and Grave Justice. He also writes romances.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AA8CI8Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (November 2, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 600 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 243 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #996,321 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,219 in Ghost Fiction
- #6,530 in Ghost Mysteries
- #39,776 in Cozy Mysteries (Books)

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Glen Ebisch was born in Passaic, New Jersey. He received a doctorate in philosophy from Columbia University and taught philosophy for over twenty-five years. He has had over thirty mystery novels published. He lives with his wife in western Massachusetts where he enjoys reading, going to the gym, and yoga.

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Barbara Propst

Nicely Done!

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022

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Great read! The story line and attention to detail was excellent! The going back in time to the WWII era and describing the views of the towns people were very interesting. That could have possibly been how people felt and putting those feelings into this story was very smart!! I enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to reading more about Marcie in future stories! I highly recommend this book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013

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With the title and back of book summary, I thought this would have a ghost or two. Wrong! Their was a murder sixty years ago, a story about someone seeing the ghosts of the murdered men, but nothing present now. Then there is another murder, which brings up the previous murders which was never solved. It's just a murder mystery, and if you like that kind of story, it's ok, but if you want a scary, chilling, supernatural thriller, skip this one. I wasn't really invested in the characters, didn't care if they were next or not. And in the end, the killer was predictable.

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KoiMom

Hanging in there

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2017

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This wasn't the best book I've ever read but it did have a certain charm ... kind of like a Nancy Drew book for grown-ups. Based on the title, I think I expected a little more about the supernatural but it still was an entertaining story. It doesn't take long to read & will keep you wondering until you finish.

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2019

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Although here's no ghost at all is a good story for everyone, I really enjoyed. The whispering voice reader was totally annoying using string of words instead of phrases and paragraphs, definitely need some serious evaluation

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Donna Headlee

A little on the slow side

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013

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This book was a little bit of a disappointment. I was really looking forward to it based on the background material for the story but it just never quite got off the ground. The characters were a bit superficial and hard to connect with. The background could have been fleshed out more. The supernatural parts just weren't that scary and they could have really been played up more. It was a good enough read but I didn't have too much problem putting it down and it took me longer than usual to finish.

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Shirley McDonald

Interesting story

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2013

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I had never read any books by this author before, but found this to be an interesting book as two journalists try to solve the mystery of what happened to three men who were hung during WWII. It kept your interest as they tried to find out exactly what had happened and why somebody was trying to stop them finding the truth.

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013

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Good story that kept you interrested in what would happen next. A real page turner. A good "Who Done It". Would be interrested in reading other books by this author. Loved all the twists & turns of the story line, the generations of history. Not a cuss word throughout the book. Very enjoyable.

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Matt

i was under the impression the book would have a more paranormal flavor

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013

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it held my interest in that I save time to read but not enough that I couldn't wait to turn the page