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Hanging House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1

✍️ Dean Rasmussen
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A reluctant psychic returns to her haunted childhood home to solve an unsolved murder.

This novel introduces Emmie Rose, a woman fleeing the horror of perceiving dead children. Her return to Hanging House transforms a retreat into a battle for survival against spectral forces and unresolved criminal history. The plot weaves personal trauma with supernatural investigation, requiring Emmie to face her fears directly rather than run from them.

Key Themes
unsolved murder reluctant psychic haunted childhood home
Literary Context

Published by Dark Venture Press in 2021, this work sits within the contemporary paranormal mystery genre. It draws on American gothic traditions of haunted houses and psychological horror, appealing to fans of modern supernatural suspense fiction.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Wendy Wang · Darcy Coates · Heather Graham · Cheryl Bradshaw
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🏛 Dark Venture Press 📅 2021 📖 246 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781951120177

📝 Description: Hanging House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1

Emmie Rose seeks distance from her traumatic past as a reluctant psychic who sees dead children. Her career in the city collapses, forcing her to return to Hanging House, her childhood home and a place of deep fear. This setting becomes the backdrop for a new chapter in her life, though escape proves impossible. The narrative centers on an unsolved murder that draws Emmie back into the heart of her trauma. She must confront the ghosts of her past to survive the looming darkness within the house. The story operates as the first entry in a paranormal mystery series by Dean Rasmussen, blending supernatural suspense with gothic horror elements. Fans of authors like Wendy Wang, Darcy Coates, Abe Moss, Cheryl Bradshaw, and Heather Graham will find this tale of ghostly mysteries and psychological tension appealing. The book targets readers who enjoy supernatural suspense and haunted house tropes. It suits those interested in character-driven mysteries where the protagonist must face personal demons alongside external threats. Readers seeking lighthearted comedy or purely academic historical analysis may find the tone too intense or the focus too narrow.

💎 Our verdict on Hanging House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1

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Horror Reads editorial team
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This novel effectively blends supernatural suspense with gothic horror, centering on Emmie Rose's return to her traumatic childhood home. The narrative successfully weaves personal trauma with a paranormal investigation, requiring the protagonist to face spectral forces and unresolved criminal history. It suits readers who prefer intense, character-driven stories over lighthearted comedy or purely academic analysis. The focus on psychological tension alongside ghostly mysteries creates a compelling atmosphere for fans of the genre. While not suitable for those seeking easy reading, it offers a rich experience for those willing to engage with dark themes and emotional complexity in a haunted setting.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries where the protagonist must confront personal demons alongside external threats will find this book compelling. It appeals to those interested in supernatural suspense and haunted house tropes that blend psychological tension with gothic horror elements. The narrative offers a deep dive into a reluctant psychic's battle for survival, making it ideal for fans of emotional depth mixed with spectral investigation. Those seeking intense atmosphere and unresolved criminal history intertwined with ghostly mysteries will appreciate the unique perspective on facing fears directly.

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This novel effectively blends supernatural suspense with gothic horror, centering on Emmie Rose's return to her traumatic childhood home. The narrative successfully weaves personal trauma with a paranormal investigation, requiring the protagonist to face spectral forces and unresolved criminal history. It suits readers who prefer intense, character-driven stories over lighthearted comedy or purely academic analysis. The focus on psychological tension alongside ghostly mysteries creates a compelling atmosphere for fans of the genre. While not suitable for those seeking easy reading, it offers a rich experience for those willing to engage with dark themes and emotional complexity in a haunted setting.

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