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Unsettled Things: A Pameroy Mystery in Kentucky

Unsettled Things: A Pameroy Mystery in Kentucky

Published in
2015
4.10
on Goodreads (21)

Description

Why is the ghost of a lady in white haunting the Kentucky graveyard?For decades, her unsettled spirit has roamed across the abandoned Land Between the Lakes. Ever since a horrific tragedy took her life and tore her family apart, she has been searching for the one person who can help her.Help arrives when twelve-year-old Lillia Pameroy shows up at her grandaunt's houseboat in the dark of night.Bizarre happenings and imaginings start within hours as ghostly figures reach out. Lillia, along with her new friend Zoe, and spirit guide Emily, are soon swept up in a quest to help reunite the family of the lady in white.In the life-threatening climax Lillia discovers the truth, but will it be in time to help her?
Age
9-11
Text complexity
developing
Length
192 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging Plot: Mystery novels often have intricate plots that keep readers engaged. 'Unsettled Things' is likely to offer twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.
  • Character Development: The protagonist, Pameroy, may undergo significant development throughout the story, providing an in-depth look at a complex character navigating through the challenges of solving a mystery in Kentucky.
  • Atmospheric Setting: The setting in Kentucky could provide a rich and atmospheric backdrop for the story, immersing readers in the culture, landscape, and history of the region.
  • Puzzle-Solving Satisfaction: For fans of puzzles and brain teasers, mystery novels like 'Unsettled Things' offer the satisfaction of piecing together clues and trying to solve the mystery before the protagonist does.