New-Slain Knight: The Haunted Ballad Series

by: Deborah Grabien

Published by: Thomas Dunne Books

Reviewed by Sharon Broom

The best laid plans… .

When musician Ringan Laine and Penny Wintercraft-Hawkes’ vacation is interrupted by the arrival of Ringan’s fourteen-year-old niece, Rebecca, it is suggested that they all could visit Cornwall. Rebecca is a violin prodigy and the musical holiday is something that would interest her.

Ringan arranges lodging with a musician friend, Gowan Cambourne. But Gowan leaves Penny with an uneasy feeling that borders on disturbed. When the song New Slain Knight is played, both Penny and Rebecca see the same vision.

The group learns that Gowan’s lover committed suicide in the house. Even more disturbing is that Rebecca looks a great deal like the dead girl. During a performance, Rebecca has another vision and Ringan and Penny realize that there are some serious problems involving Rebecca. If the mystery isn’t solved, Rebecca might become a victim.

New-Slain Knight is wonderfully chilling. It’s a ghost story that rings true and completely envelops the reader, transporting us to a place where we ”˜live’ the experience. I will be reading the earlier novels in this series.

Armchair Interviews says: For a haunting good time, New-Slain Knight should be at the top of your reading list.

Author Web site: http://www.DeborahGrabien.com