The Prophet (Graveyard Queen #3)

                                                                             

  

THE PROPHET (Graveyard Queen #3)

Amanda Stevens

Mira

April 2012

The Prophet, 3rd in the Graveyard Queen Series by Amanda Stevens continues as Amelia Gray returns to her home base in Charleston,SC. Amelia's devastating experiences in Asher Falls and the discovery of her true heritage have left her wondering if her ability to see ghosts might have a higher purpose than she has always thought. She knows that by breaking her father's rules about never interacting with ghosts and never becoming involved with a "haunted" man she has opened a door to the other side that she has no idea how to close. But John Devlin has texted her that he needs her.

The Prophet brings back a character from The Restorer, Robert Fremont, the ghost of Devlin's former partner. Fremont is unlike any ghost Amelia has seen before. Not only can he appear in the daylight, he is corporeal and can actually speak to her. He wants her to help him find out who murdered him so that he can pass over. Not only is Fremont making demands, Shani, the ghost of Devlin's daughter becomes more and more able to invade Amelia's space, even her home. And Mariama, Devlin's dead wife becomes even more threatening. A new threat has come back to Charleston as well. Darius Goodwine, cousin to Mariama, is following Amelia and seems to have strange power over her. All these demands and threats are sapping her energy and will. All of these people, Mariama, Shani, Fremont, Darius and John Devlin are intertwined. Amelia is the only person who can stop the destruction, if only she knew how. By the time she solves the murder of Fremont both she and Devlin are placed in mortal danger.

There are multiple twists and turns in The Prophet, questions answered and new questions posed. The eerie atmosphere evoked in the previous two novels is even more oppressive in this newest novel. I am impressed by Amanda Stevens' ability to keep us guessing and wondering what will happen next! I also enjoy the look at Gullah culture and root-lore that is so important in The Prophet. I am looking forward to # 4 in this gripping series and as I have said before-I'm not a fan of spooky books in general.

Rating 4 Stars