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The Forgotten Child

A Riley Thomas Mystery, Book 1

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The Forgotten Child

By: Melissa Erin Jackson
Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal, David Clifford Turner
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Now with new narrators!

Ever since Riley Thomas, reluctant medium extraordinaire, accidentally released a malevolent spirit from a Ouija board when she was 13, she’s taken a hard pass on scary movies, haunted houses, and cemeteries. Twelve years later, when her best friend pressures her into spending a paranormal investigation weekend at the infamous Jordanville Ranch - former home of deceased serial killer Orin Jacobs - Riley’s still not ready to accept the fact that she can communicate with ghosts.

Shortly after their arrival at the ranch, the spirit of a little boy contacts Riley, a child who went missing - and was never found - in 1973. In order to put the young boy’s spirit to rest, she has to come to grips with her ability. But how can she solve a mystery that happened a decade before she was born? Especially when someone who knows Orin’s secrets wants to keep the truth buried...no matter the cost.

This paranormal suspense will appeal to fans of Wendy Wang, Cheryl Bradshaw, and Heather Graham. Grab your copy today to join Riley on a twisty path toward answers in a decades-old cold case.

©2018 Melissa Erin Jackson (P)2019 Melissa Erin Jackson Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Detective Crime Ranch Exciting Paranormal Scary Fantasy Supernatural Suspense

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My fist experience with Melissa Erin Jackson's storytelling was a pleasure. I love the characters, especially the ghost boy who follows her, begging for help. Coupled with great narration, this is sure to become a favorite author.

Great story

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I really enjoyed listening to this story. It was something a bit different and I couldn't wait to see how it all ended, but at the same time not wanting it to end. Well written and well narrated. I will be looking out for more books by this author.

Loved it.

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loved this audio book, I just couldn't stop listening to it. Great story and fantastic narrating.

wow

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This is the first book in what I hope will become a series. Riley Thomas is a reluctant medium who had hidden her talents ever since she released a malevelant spirit when she was thirteen. Twelve years later she is persuaded to go on a paranormal investigation weekend at an infamous ranch which was once the home of a deceased serial killer. What could possibly go wrong!

I love supernatural mysteries, but they often leave me disappointed. This was quite the opposite and I loved it from start to finish. This isn't a horror novel, but it's certainly creepy.

Riley is a great character, very likeable and I couldn't help rooting for her. I also loved the character of the Forgotten Child, Pete, though my heart broke for him.

I did find the romance aspect of the book a bit cheesy, but that was such a small part that it didn't affect my enjoyment.

Excellent narration too by Victoria Villarreal and David Clifford Turner made this an excellent listen.

Phenomenal start to (hopefully) a new series

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very good surprise.
Excellent narrator
Excellent story
couldn't stop reading / listening
I do recommend this book for those who believe we don't just die... there's something more after this chapter

A great surprise!

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