The Haunting of Joanna Storm
An author travels to 1932 after trying on a dress in a haunted mansion.
Megan Pressfield arrives at Morgan's Rock hoping to recover from her recent divorce and find creative inspiration. She encounters a mysterious dress that transports her back to 1932, where she inhabits the body of Joanna Storm. As a famous actress, Joanna lives a life filled with both glamour and hidden dangers. Megan realizes that changing the past comes with significant costs. She must uncover the truth behind Joanna's sad story while searching for a way back to her own time. The mansion holds ghostly secrets in every corner, threatening to trap Megan forever if she fails to solve them.
The book is set in the United States and draws on the tradition of gothic supernatural fiction. It contrasts modern life with the glamour of 1932 Hollywood. The narrative fits within the horror genre, focusing on haunted locations and historical mysteries.
📝 Description: The Haunting of Joanna Storm
💎 Our verdict on The Haunting of Joanna Storm
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who enjoy the intersection of historical fiction and supernatural thriller will find this book compelling. It offers a unique exploration of grief and creative blockage through the lens of time travel, allowing audiences to see how past tragedies echo forward. Those interested in the psychological costs of altering history, rather than just the mechanics of travel, will appreciate the narrative's focus on consequence and identity. The setting of a haunted mansion provides a classic gothic atmosphere that grounds the fantastical elements, making it accessible for fans of ghost stories who prefer emotional depth over pure shock value.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Bullock effectively merges the melancholy of post-divorce recovery with the eerie tension of inhabiting another woman’s life in 1932. The premise of a dress serving as a conduit to the past is handled with sufficient gravity to maintain horror tones, avoiding trivialization. The narrative succeeds in creating an atmosphere where glamour masks danger, appealing to those who like their hauntings tied closely to personal history. While the time-travel mechanic is familiar, the focus on Megan’s internal struggle against external ghostly threats provides a solid emotional core. It is best suited for readers who prefer atmospheric dread and character-driven plots over complex sci-fi logic.
📖 Read on the blog
📖 From the series “Morgans Rock”
✍️ More books by this author M L Bullock
🏛 Books from this publisher M.L. Bullock
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
