The Grave Artist Blog Tour and Giveaway

16-year-old Clare can't stop drawing the bizarre, winged skulls she calls "Sammies". Her psychiatrist assumes the compulsive drawings are just expressions of Clare's grief over her father abandoning her. But then Clare discovers that her Sammies are exact matches for the Death's Head on the grave of Samantha Forsythe, a teen who reportedly fell to her death over two centuries ago.


Before long, Clare's drawings morph into cryptic writings that urge her to uncover the truth behind Samantha's death. Together with Neil -- the friend she might be falling for -- Clare scours the local history for clues. She finds that, although Samantha was engaged to a wealthy landowner, there were whispered rumors of her involvement with a younger, biracial man.


Soon, Clare is haunted by disturbing dream images -- a mysterious eye, a broken chain -- that point to someone Samantha called her "Dearest". But who is Dearest? And why does Samantha need Clare to find him so badly?


Isolated and carrying hidden scars of her own, Clare fears her obsession with Samantha will threaten her sanity and safety. But it seems she has no choice in the matter . . . 


The Grave Artist is a compelling paranormal murder mystery and a poignant story about loss and what it means thrive in a less-than-perfect reality.

When I heard about the blog tour for this book, I was intrigued. Not having a review copy, I downloaded the sample and was instantly hooked by the book's voice and tone. The story grabbed me from the first page and I liked it so much, I just bought it. Ghost stories are a favorite of mine and when you mix it with characters that are quirky with less than perfect life situations, you have me in a millisecond. 

Also, the cover art is great. Those piercing eyes just grab you don't let go. Isn't it funny how a cover can either make or break a book? This one is compelling and I feel like it matches the edgy quality of Clare, the main character, and yet still has a ghostly feel to it too. 


I hope you will give this book a try. It is on Kindle for only .99 and is well worth it! 

Tour wide giveaway is a hand-hammered sterling silver pendant (about 3/4" wide) on a sterling 16 inch chain. To enter, please enter with the Rafflecopter widget at the end of the post.

AUTHOR BIO


Paula Lynn Johnson loves a good ghost story. She's a former English major and attorney living in central New Jersey with her husband, kids, cat, dog, and killer rabbit. She adores them all, even the killer rabbit.


Paula also loves a good laugh! You can read her short, humorous pieces on sites like The Big Jewel and Errant Parent, or on her blog, Twaddle Like a Duck.


When she's not writing, Paula sells antiques and art out of Lambertville, NJ. You can visit her online at Tiny's Lambertville.


website www.thegraveartist.com


Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheGraveArtist


Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5805705.Paula_Lynn_Johnson

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