The Ghost of Shantel Thompson
by Curtis Maynard
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GENRE: Paranormal Thriller
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BOOK BLURB:
When the Riggs family in Mobile, Alabama, faced the mysterious death of their adoptive daughter Shantel Thompson, they never imagined her ghost would linger for decades…
In Curtis Maynard's heart-stopping paranormal thriller, 'The Ghost of Shantel
Thompson,' a new family, fifty years later, grapples with a haunting legacy where the line between life and death is hauntingly thin.
Just as they begin to settle into their new life, their own young daughter is gripped by chilling visions of Shantel. It's not just fleeting shadows—she's entangled in a vengeful spirit's relentless quest for justice, a quest that spans generations.
As whispers from the grave reveal long-hidden secrets, this new family faces a terrifying truth: some ghosts refuse to be silenced. Now, they must confront the mystery of Shantel's death before her ghostly agenda consumes them all.
Dare to uncover the truth? 'The Ghost of Shantel
Thompson' awaits to send shivers down your spine.
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EXCERPT ONE:
Hours drifted away as they immersed themselves in the accounts of the murder day, meticulously examining interviews with the neighbors. It was during this exhaustive search that Sarah stumbled upon an article that sent a shiver down her spine. Her face turned pale, and she repeated the word "no" in disbelief.
Concern etched on his features, Damian inquired, "Honey, what's wrong?" His worry grew as he witnessed his wife's deteriorating condition.
Handing him the article, Sarah whispered, "Read it. It's about the little girl who was murdered. She was adopted, just like Alicia. And look at the name. Shantel."
Damian's trembling hands held the article as he absorbed its contents. Shantel had been ten years old, the exact age their daughter had been when they had adopted her and moved to this very town. The uncanny similarities between the two girls sent a chill down his spine.
"D-Damian?" Sarah attempted to regain her husband's attention, her voice quivering. "Damian?"
"I'm sorry," he replied, placing the article down. "It's just... It hits too close to home. I mean, what are the odds that we would move into the very house where she was killed?"
"And the name, Damian. Shantel. How could Alicia possibly know about her? We never disclosed the fact that a murder had occurred in our home," Sarah lamented.
"Do you think she found out from someone else?" Damian posed the question, searching for answers.
"Who, Damian? She hardly leaves the house, except to go to school. Yet somehow, she learned about Shantel. Unless... never mind," Sarah dismissed a fleeting thought, her anxiety evident. "I'm letting my imagination run wild again. I've watched one too many horror movies," she chuckled nervously, masking her unease.
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GUEST POST:
If I'd Never Heard of Me, Would
I Read My Book?
I would read this book based on the blurb. On my previous novels I made the mistake of not going above and beyond with getting an excellent blurb written. I basically made a description of the book and that’s it. This time I had several people help me write a captivating blurb that hooks anyone who reads it.
As an independent author, It is hard to grab the attention of the average reader. There are tens of thousand authors out there competing for the attention of readers. This helped me realize that the cover and blurb are of the upmost importance. This is the sales pitch for the book as it exists.
I put in more time on this book than in the past with the blurb creating a sales pitch that would do more to make people want to pick this book up and read it. So as a reader myself, I look at the cover, and read the blurb and I know that I would want to read this book, even if I did not know the writer.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Curtis Maynard is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and author passionate about suspenseful storytelling. Enthralled by the paranormal, his mysteries and thrillers feature everything from hauntings and visions to cryptic messages from beyond the grave. Curtis currently resides with his wife and son in Alabama, a setting rich with inspiration for his novels and short films. He hopes his stories will leave you spellbound, disquieted, and suspicious of the slightest shuddering shadow.
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