Bücher der Reihe A Rylan Flynn Mystery

"Where are you taking me?" Rylan follows the figure through the trees. The girl's dark ponytail swings as she turns back, then walks on without answering. Deep in the woods, she disappears... and Rylan finds her body, mouth wide in a silent, final plea for help.Rylan Flynn has always been able to see what others don't-the restless spirits haunting Ashby, Indiana. She's learned to live with her "gift" but sometimes she longs to escape.The woods have always been a peaceful place for Rylan. But on a visit to her aunt's cabin, she catches sight of a spirit in the trees. The ghost of a young woman approaches, leading Rylan to her body.With a flood of horror, Rylan realizes that the girl, Celeste Monroe, has been murdered. An outgoing newcomer to town, Celeste had no enemies. Who on earth would want to see her dead?When a coin carved with strange symbols is discovered in Celeste's throat, it's clear that a twisted, cold-blooded killer is at work.Rylan's abilities could be the only way to prevent further deaths. But Ashby's handsome head detective, Ford Pierce, has made it very clear that he doesn't want her help.And any unexplained knowledge of the case could make Rylan the perfect suspect.When another body is discovered and blood at the scene points to Rylan's family, she is more determined than ever to uncover the truth. She must race against time to untangle a web of dark secrets... but can she find answers before the murderer claims another victim?A heart-pounding mystery with a touch of romance, The Spirit Girls begins a new series of paranormal thrillers that are impossible to put down. If you love urban fantasy or psychic thrillers by Heather Graham and Wendy Wang, this book will grab you from the first page and never let go.See what everyone's saying about Dawn Merriman:"I feel likeI just finished running a marathon... My heart is still racing, hands trembling, emotions swirling... Incredible." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"One word, 'WOW'... Brilliantly written, couldn't put it down until I finished." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow. New favorite author... starts out with a bang and never slows down." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

I open my eyes. The room is dark and I can see no windows, only stairs leading up to a metal trapdoor. From the shadows, a figure emerges. A little girl with long, pale hair. She smiles at me. "Are you my new mommy?" she says.A young woman is missing. And Rylan Flynn was the last person to see her alive.Nobody has heard from Bess Freeman since Rylan saw her leaving a bar and walking into the night with a stranger. Normally quiet and shy, Bess would never skip out on her family and friends like this. The small town of Ashby is in shock.While the police struggle to find leads, it's immediately clear to Rylan that this is no ordinary abduction. Her ability to see ghosts reveals sinister clues on all sides.In the basement of an abandoned church, Rylan finds the spirit of another young woman who may be a victim. And when the police uncover human remains beneath a barn, a male figure watches them closely, then disappears.Ashby's handsome head detective, Ford Pierce, is as reluctant as ever to involve Rylan in the case.But when another woman's body is discovered hidden in a derelict family home, it's clear that Bess is in mortal danger. And her time is running out.For years, a killer has been lurking in Ashby, driven by a darkness that is more than human.Desperate to find Bess before another innocent life is lost, Rylan must work with Ford to unravel a dangerous web of lies. But is she drawing closer to the truth or walking into the killer's trap?A gripping paranormal thriller packed with dark secrets, danger and slow-burning romance that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Wendy Wang, Heather Graham and Dean Koontz will love The Shadow Girls.See why readers love Dawn Merriman's Rylan Flynn mysteries:"I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. BOOK. DOWN!!!... I was constantly kept on the edge of my seat and needed to know what happened next... my time while reading it flew by. Loved Rylan's character and I can't wait to see what happens next for her. Will be looking out for the next book in this series for sure!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." washingtonlife.com ¿¿¿¿¿