The House on Foster Hill

Ugh. I just thought this book would be another mystery/thriller with a paranormal twist, but I wasn't expecting that paranormal twist to be jesus. This book isn't awful. It just becomes very clear not long after starting it that it has an agenda, and that agenda is to have you find god.I didn't like that surprise when I went to the jesus camp haunted woods as a kid, and I don't like it as an adult reading mysteries. Maybe I missed something? Maybe the publisher is known for christian books or the author or something, but just from the book's description I wouldn't have known.

This is not my typical genre because it's usually too unrealistic, so when I decided to try this book, I wasn't expecting much. However, I was very pleasantly surprised! Not only did the characters seem real but the mystery itself was woven into the story seamlessly.The dual timeline added a nice twist and was quite interesting. Although there was romance in the book, it was secondary, which I prefer. It's amazing that this is the author's debut novel because it was excellent. Extremely captivating with just the right amount of suspense to keep me turning the pages as fast as possible.I enjoyed this book so much. If other authors would follow suit in writing a realistic mystery/suspense novel, I may give romantic suspense another try. Very well done, Jaime Jo Wright. You nailed it! I look forward to reading more by this author.

In her debut novel, Author Jaime Jo Wright has delivered a compelling tale of murder and mystery through a time split story-line connected by an old abandoned house, the lives it touched, and the long protected secrets it holds. Gripping suspense, multiple plot twists, hair raising terror, and well developed characters travel across the pages and I found myself riveted by Kaine Prescott's and Ivy Thorpe's lives as they converged at The House on Foster Hill. Wright has woven a dual story so intricately entwined it took me to the end of the book to unravel and reveal the truth. And, it was a surprise...not what I was expecting at all. The seamless transition from one era to the other kept the smooth rhythm of the story flowing and held me captive with each turn of the page to the very end.Though the story in both eras has a dark  and ominous feel to it, it also offers light and life. Intertwined with the frightening evil that overshadows the house, a legacy of hope rises and shines through the strong women who refuse to let the house's secret ruin their lives or force them to live in fear; women who look to an eternal future. Wright does an exceptional job weaving faith into everyday moments in a natural, unforced way...as it should be. Talk of God's love and His promises written in scripture were flawlessly laid within casual conversation and deep reflections by the characters. Wright has crafted a well written debut and is an author to watch in the coming years. I look forward to more from her.

Because I had heard a lot of positive buzz about Jaime Jo Wright’s debut novel, The House on Foster Hill, I thought I’d offer it to my book club as a possibility for our 2018 schedule. The blurb sold it to my group, but it was the actual reading experience that gave it a unanimous thumbs up! We loved the spooky atmosphere, the engaging characters, and the mystery that spanned over a hundred years. Because we read a lot of suspense it isn’t easy to surprise us, but this one did. We never saw the ending coming! We are excited to have found another author to add to our must-read list.Dual plot lines set in the present day and in 1906, appealed to our members who like contemporary and/or historical novels. The two stories intertwine well. The action alternated between Kaine and Ivy’s stories keeping us turning the pages as quickly as possible — we had to know what was happening with both of these engaging and interesting characters. Kaine and Ivy are women of their times, but share a determination to get to the bottom of the mysteries that the shady Foster Hill House presents. Although some of us wanted to shake them from time to time, we generally loved them. The two male characters were a treat as well. Very different from each other, my group was split on which we liked better, but were pleased with how both added to the stories and the main characters’ lives. The book provided great discussion for our group — family history and secrets, human trafficking now and then, and keeping alive the memories of those who have passed.Often my book club gets off task during our monthly discussions, but this month we had no trouble staying focused on The House on Foster Hill. Kudos for an impressive first novel. We look forward to many more from an author to watch.Highly Recommended.Great for Book Clubs.Audience: adults.

Dual timelines must be all the rave now. It seems like every time I turn around the book I am reading is set in dual timelines. I found myself more interested in the one story line than the other, and think that both should be able to hold their own in a sense. This just didn't ring true for these. While I only gave this book three stars on goodreads and amazon, it wasn't a bad book. It just started off a bit slow, and it was an effort for me to pick it up each time to finish it. It was a good story line, and I did like the ending but, don't expect to finish this one in one setting.This is Jaime Jo Wright's debut novel, and I look forward to reading her next one.

Excellent debut novel by Jamie Jo Wright. I don't usually read dual time novels, but the cover of this book just drew me in. The book is every bit as chilling as the cover. It contains all the elements necessary for a great suspense novel - unexplained occurrences, suspicious characters, as well as the spooky old house. Wright balances these with a touch of romance for the two women who find themselves gripped by the mystery of Foster Hill House in two different times. She connects the stories beautifully. I can't wait to read more from this author.

Fabulous book really enjoyed it. First book I've read by Jamie Jo and I'm very looking forward to reading Gossamer Pond.

Contado em dois períodos, presente e passado distante, com duas personagens principais, cada uma em seu respectivo período. Personagens muito parecidas, acabei me confundindo algumas vezes, ritmo lento e sem atmosfera, mistério envolvendo a casa, era muito fraco. Poderia ter 100 paginas a menos, que nao prejudicaria a história.

This constant switching between Ivy and Kaine is extremely irritating . The story itself is long and drawn out bordering on boredom . Very disappointing

Well written, exciting, and with lots of suspense. You won’t want to put it down until the truth is finally revealed.

Darker than I usually go, but very good.