Murder on the House

Haunted Home Renovation Series, Book 3

By: Juliet Blackwell

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Word has spread that contractor Mel Turner can communicate with the spirits of the dead, and she's having a hard time maintaining a low profile. She decides to embrace her reputation for the chance to restore a historic house that calls to her. The new owners, who hope to run a haunted bed-and-breakfast, want Mel to encourage the ghosts that supposedly roam the halls to enhance the house's paranormal charm. The catch: Mel has to spend one night in the house to win the project. During the spine-chilling sleepover, the estate gains another supernatural occupant when someone doesn't survive the night. As Mel tries to coax the resident spirits into revealing the identity of the killer, she risks becoming the next casualty of this dangerous renovation.

©2012 Julie Goodson-Lawes (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"This book read like a charm. Juliet Blackwell has a knack for weaving supernatural and mysterious elements into a beautiful story that the reader just cannot put down." (Girl Lost in a Book)

Murder & Mayhem all around

Fun to listen to murder mystery with a tad little bit of romance.Lots of character's,it was a bit hard keeping up with them all but the narrator didn't seem to have any problem with that herself.She did a great job giving each character individuality & personality.The only thing I could be disappointed in was some of the character's in the story weren't accounted for in the end leaving you to wonder what happened to them,like Tom Avery for example.He supposedly to sailed away but to me it didn't sound like something the man would have done.Over all,very cute story with murder & ghosts & lots of curious friends.Would recommend reading for any one at any age.

Sweet book

Enjoyable light hearted story. Although a bit predictable with one little twist. Be sure to read the other books in the series.

Pleasantly enjoyable

I always enjoy books by Juliet Blackwell and will be darn glad when Mel and Graham finally officially hook up, they've been childishly skirting around having an adult romance. While listening to this book, which was an easy listen, I guessed several times who I thought was the murderer, and each time I was wrong. Way to go Juliet Blackwell, and the fact that you have Xe Sands as the narrator is an excellent choice, I couldn't think of a better person. I highly recommend this book.

"A Bed and Breakfast to die for!"

Our girl Mel uses her gift and turns a bed of nails into a Cozy (and safe) Bed and Breakfast. Another fun little adventure that makes you wish you could see ghosts.

Great, as always

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were definitely a few laugh-out-loud moments. Such great writing and storyline. I love this series.

Any additional comments?

Very well written and very well narrated. I would recommend this book, actually the entire series, to friends.

More than one type of competition

Fun book that I would recommend.

The new owners of historic Bernini House want to return it to its original state and make it into a haunted Bed and Breakfast. They have heard about Mel’s special gifts in communicating with the dead and are hoping that she can convince the ghost family to stay. Although Mel has met Annabelle, one of the children (ghost) that lives in the house, she has competition for the job. Avery Builders is also going to bid on the job.

The catch is that both Mel and Josh Avery have to spend the night in the home to win the project. Whoever stays the longest wins the job. Graham, Mel’s boyfriend, doesn't like the idea of her spending the night with Josh and decides to join her. Both competitors end up with an entourage at the house because no one wants them to be alone with the ghosts.

However, that problem all goes by the wayside when a body is discovered in the well. Mel tries to convince Annabelle to tell her what happened but isn't getting any answers. Instead the haunting becomes more menacing and Mel finds herself as a suspect in the murder.

Great book!

I really enjoyed this next installment in the series and am anxious to read the next one! The book is well written and flows well with a well developed plot and engaging characters.

Great Series!!!!!

I am really loving this series!!! This is the third out of 6 and I can't wait to move on to the next ones. Never thought I would like books by Juliet Blackwell, but she's a good author!

Superb light reading with goosebumps.

Juliet Blackwell's Ghost vs. Contractor series has been a delight. I listen to them in between heavy murder mysteries as they are quick witted, light and usually give me goosebumps at some point. I give a healthy amount of credit for keeping me entertained to the amazing narration by Xe Sands. That woman could probably cry on cue. She makes her voice quivver exactly when the leading lady is scared. She does other people's voices so well you really wouldn't have to say "said Luce". The stories were full of twists and as with all great who-done-it's I find myself guessing at the beginning and then being dead wrong at the end. I'm excited to see that that Ms. Blackwell has book #7 coming out next year as I am a female General Contractor and have run across some interesting things in this business as well. So that made the entire series just a bit more fun and lively.
Book three, Murder on the House describes more of San Fran that I have not seen yet. If you haven't been to San Fran and are reading the series, you really need to take a trip and walk the city. The detail of the houses she describes and the areas surrounding them are quiet accurate. Book three, as with all the other books, has our favorite characters, our work-a-holic leading lady and Dog. The eye rolls, bumps, tool box falling and bumps in the night all make for a perfect ghost story. This one though, I didn't see it coming. Really. All the clues were there but I got too wrapped up in the little girl ghost that I didn't see it coming.

Series gets better and better

I am continuing to enjoy these. The book as it progresses contains excellent characterizations and unexpected turns.