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Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper Kindle Edition

by JL Bryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Paranormal investigator Ellie Jordan kicks ghosts out of haunted houses. Her tools include historical research, modern technology, and a determination to face the scary things that haunt the night.

Ellie's not so sure about her new assistant, a recent film school graduate named Stacey with a knack for capturing images of apparitions and phantoms, but she's training her on the job as they investigate a crumbling centuries-old mansion in Savannah, Georgia. The owners are a struggling family desperate for help with a disturbing supernatural presence that terrifies them and prevents them from restoring the historic home. Dangerous spirits from the house’s sordid past will test Ellie and Stacey's ability to work together, confront evil, and defeat the darkness that resides within.

Thousands of readers have enjoyed the fun, spooky adventures of the Ellie Jordan series, with a new mystery in every book!

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"Superb writing, excellent world building, and a fabulous story! The author writes in such a way that you can really picture what is going on and immerse yourself; I found myself tensing up often!"

"I was pleasantly surprised by this novel! It was a good read, start to finish. The main character was believable and smart, I loved the no-nonsense "scientific" approach to the investigations, I appreciated that neither woman was prone to bouts of helplessness or stupidity (sensible moments, like checking a pocket to be sure she had an item, or not running off alone, make all the difference to me.) The writing was solid, the story was interesting. I fully intend to read more in this series."

"If you like a plot twister and a little mystery mixed in with your haunts then give this one a read. J L Bryan’s writing had me hooked from the beginning. I liked the humor mixed with the danger of very unhappy evil spirits."

"If you like your cozy mysteries on the spooky side, this book is for you."

"I got the first three books for free. Have bought every other book so far. The writing is excellent, the building of suspense, the pacing, the characters are fully dimensional. There is fear and horror in every book so masterfully written that they are impossible to put down! Each one has been as good as the first, if not better. The backstory and friendship of the characters are entirely realistic."

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Carla Mercer-Meyer is an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator. She has a strong musical theater background, as she has been performing her entire life. Her performances include Into the Woods; You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; and many other theatrical productions. Carla resides in Southern California.

J. L. Bryan studied English literature at the University of Georgia and at Oxford, with a focus on the English Renaissance and the Romantic period. He also studied screenwriting at UCLA. He enjoys remixing elements of paranormal, supernatural, fantasy, horror, and science fiction into new kinds of stories.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NO4S94I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. L. Bryan (September 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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J. L. Bryan studied English literature at the University of Georgia and at Oxford, with a focus on the English Renaissance and the Romantic period, and also studied screenwriting at UCLA. He writes primarily urban fantasy and a bit of horror and science fiction on the side. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, son, and some dogs and cats.

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Ghost hunting fans, I have found the book for you. And good news, it's a start to a series that I think will be awesome. Ellie Jordan is a ghost trapper. And she's good at her job. We are introduced to her in this book as she helps out a family who have bought a large home and are fixing it up to make it a bed and breakfast. Little do they know the sinister past of the home. This house even has Ellie fooled. Just when her and her new assistant Stacey think they have solved things, all hell breaks lose. And they end up having to use a psychic named Jacob, who is new to his abilities. Ellie really doesn't trust psychics but her boss pretty much forces him on her. It turns out he might not be like the normal BS ones she meets. This book had so much action that I couldn't turn the page fast enough. I really liked all the technical terms that were introduced in ghost hunting. I felt like I was watching a legit show! This book also had me cracking up. Stacey is hilarious and she is even rubbing off on Ellie. What else I liked was Ellie seems to have it all figured out, ghost trapping wise, but this case really tested her and opened her eyes to show her that she still has room to learn things in life. I couldn't start the next book fast enough. A must read for paranormal mystery fans.
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WFMeyer
5.0 out of 5 stars A good ghost story well told
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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This was a fun rollercoaster of a ride. Loved it - especially the ending. So worth it. Great characters, great scenes and the descriptions put you right in the story. Totally recommended.
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Heidi
4.0 out of 5 stars Four stars: A creepy, realistic ghostly tale
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2014
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Four stars: A creepy, realistic ghostly tale.

Ellie and Stacey arrive at the old mansion. Ellie and Stacey are ghosts hunters and they have been called out to investigate a haunting by the new owners. At first, Ellie believes it to be a relatively simple case of a ghostly haunting, but she soon finds out that there are far more sinister and foul things residing in the house. With Stacey's help, Ellie intends to flush out the ghosts once and for all, but little does she know, she is up against a powerful force. Can Ellie clean house?

What I Liked:
*What a fun, creepy little book. What makes this book shine is that Mr. Bryan keeps it realistic. Ellie and her partner, Stacey, hunt ghosts with all of the latest technology that real ghost hunters use. I loved that it had a believable vibe throughout, and that made it all the more scary. Note to self and to you readers, don't read this book while away on vacation when you are sleeping in an unfamiliar place, it makes every unfamiliar sound in the night feel much more sinister!
*You want ghosts? There are plenty of spooky spirits in this one. From Mercy, the scary lady who haunts the family, to the terrible Captain Marsh, and lots of hobos, prostitutes and transient ghosts, there is even a junkie ghost looking for his next fix. I liked the variety of ghosts, and I appreciated that some were terrifying while others served as guardians. If you love believable ghost stories, this one is for you.
*The characters were terrific. I liked meeting Ellie and discovering the traumatic events in her past that drive her to hunt ghosts. She is fierce and brave, you have to be in order to trap ghosts and stay the night in haunted places*shivers*. I admired her tenacity and courage, especially in light of her past. I definitely want to know more about that pyrokinetic ghost. Stacy is Ellie's new, ambitious sidekick. She is optimistic, funny and she manages to keep things on the lighter side. I liked how she was willing to jump in and do what was necessary, even though she was at times terrified. I am anxious to see her mature as a ghost hunter. The rest of the cast from the family being haunted to the ghosts themselves were well developed and fleshed out. I thought the entire cast was terrific.
*For all of you technology geeks, there are plenty of gadgets, gizmos, and techniques utilized by the ghost hunters to trap ghosts. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring all these devices and learning how they were used. Mr. Bryan has done plenty of research to try and make sure that everything in the book used by the ghost busters is authentic. Who knew that there was such an array of inventions to catch ghosts? The traps were fascinating. If you are a fan of ghost shows, you will like this book.
*The setting, Savannah, is perfect for ghost huntings. Savannah is reputed to have an abundance of ghosts, and I can't wait for more adventures in this old, haunted city.
*The ending is satisfying with no cliffhangers. I especially loved the final twist with Mercy. Even though this is the first book in a new series, it can be read as a stand alone. The main threads are resolved, but there are some lingering issues regarding the characters that I cant wait to follow up on.
And The Not So Much:
*Ellie is employed by a retired, wheel chair bound, former detective. Calvin Eckhart was a character I desperately wanted to know more about. How did he end up paralyzed? Was it the result of an accident trapping ghosts? Why did he start trapping ghosts? I am hopeful that more of his story will be forthcoming in the next book.
*Calvin insists that Ellie bring in a psychic, Jacob Weiss, to help investigate the haunting. Ellie is extremely reluctant to have Jake help out, and she is downright rude to him. I couldn't figure out why she was so adverse to having extra help. I was also disappointed that Jake didn't play a bigger role because once he did start using his abilities, I wanted more. I need more of Jake in the next book as well.
*The overall story was a bit predictable. There were plenty of clues dropped ahead of time so the reveals didn't have the same impact. I pretty much had everything figured out one step ahead of the characters. Not a big issue, but I was hoping for a few jaw dropping surprises.
*I wasn't satisfied with the information provided regarding Louisa Marsh. I feel like there was way more to her part of the story, and I wanted more answers.
*For all you scaredy cats out there, this is definitely a nail bitting, creepy book not to be read before bed if you are prone to nightmares. Some of the final ghostly scenes are downright scary, and what makes it even more frightening is that ghosts are one of those phenomenons that can't be proved or disproved. Who knows? So if you scare easily, best read this during the day.

Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper is a solid start to what is sure to be an exciting series. I have become a big fan of Mr. Bryan over the last three years, and this latest installment doesn't disappoint. It is a realistic, creepy book all about ghosts and those brave enough to hunt them. This first installment sets the stage for more terrifying and exciting adventures for the ghost hunting gang. I am eagerly awaiting book two!

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"Tips for breaking into an abandoned mental hospital: first, get permission from the current owner, probably a bank or government agency. Second: go during the daytime. Third: go with a large group."

I purchased a copy of this book. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
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Lori D
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was really good but so scary.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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This story was really good but it became so scary I couldn't read it alone at night. I don't know if that's good or bad. You decide.
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LRea
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Excellent book. It keeps moving and the characters are interesting enough to make me want to continue the series. However, all the references to the fringed dresses of the 1920s are completely inaccurate. Hollywood dreamed those up decades later when they started making movies about the 20s. That being said, I only noticed because I’m a historical costumer and few except me would notice such a minor detail.
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Alex Eden
4.0 out of 5 stars Haunted and ensnared by the Ghost Trapper
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2014
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Ellie Jordan is a Ghost Trapper, operating in a densely-haunted Savannah, Georgia. She works a low-paying, thankless full-time job helping clients to evict unwanted paranormal guests. She also spends a generous amount of time debunking most claims of spectral activity. It seems that most bumps in the night are squirrels in the attic, or a clunky air conditioner. But make no mistake, ghosts are real, and Ellie is about to find herself face-to-face with a haunting even the Ghostbusters would find unnerving.

Ghost Trapper is at its best when Ellie and her younger rookie partner, Stacey are investigating the paranormal, and wielding their investigation tools. Author J.L. Bryan relies heavily on story development and clever scare tactics in the first half of the book, but wisely injects character growth and unexpected twists later on to keep the reader’s interest. Ellie’s backstory is especially interesting. The story’s pacing is excellent, and Bryan's writing is tight and easy to read. Ghost Trapper is fun and spooky without having to rely on gore or unnecessary violence to drum up scares. The lack of profanity is a testament to this book’s ability to tell a haunting tale without the need to constantly drop F-bombs.

Where Ghost Trapper stumbles somewhat is in its secondary characters, and a glaringly obvious twist. The Treadwells––the family whose house is haunted––are one dimensional cliches. The mother and daughter are simply terrified residents wishing to see their three story mansion ghost-free. The husband––Dale––is the stereotypical blithering idiot father who doesn’t buy into the nonsense of a haunted house, and wants only to drink beer and watch baseball. I found myself far more interested in learning about the house’s history, than seeing the Treadwells find peace.

The story’s big twist is revealed about three quarters of the way into the book, but is painfully obvious about halfway through when Ellie traps the first ghost. I was really surprised that she––being as seasoned as she is––didn’t figure out what was really going on until so much later.

Despite my quips, Ghost Trapper is a lot of fun, and I was surprised how creeped out I was at times. Even when the story began to suffer from too much of a good thing––in regards to how often we actually meet the ghosts––Ellie and Stacey’s character dynamic kept this tale intriguing. They played well off one another, and I even enjoyed the late addition of the male psychic––Jacob––near the end. He added some much needed conflict and gave a hint of possible sexual tension to come in later books.

I highly recommend this spooky little series, and I look forward to joining Ms. Jordan on another of her haunt jaunts.
Haunted and ensnared by the Ghost Trapper
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teacup49
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, was this book good
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Well I can definitely say that this was an exciting read. I don't usually do ghost books, but I'm glad I gave this one a try. I'm going to download the next book to see if it it's as good.
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VickieB
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2023
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Read many books but this is the most gripping. The story was amazing and that well written I think my blood pressure raised in parts and my nerves were affected.
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Joaquin Romero
4.0 out of 5 stars Not so good not so bad
Reviewed in Mexico on August 29, 2017
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Don't get me wrong, I mean, I enjoyed the book, the characters are easy to fall in love with, the main story is far from scary and in my opinion needed a better structure but as I said is a whole enjoyable reading, I even think I'm to read the whole series
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Melliane
4.0 out of 5 stars Un bon début
Reviewed in France on June 6, 2018
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Une amie m’a toujours donné envie de découvrir cette série. A force de voir ses avis élogieux, j’avoue que j’ai succombé et je me suis achetée le premier tome. Oui, comment résister ?

Me voilà donc lancée dans cette histoire de fantômes ! J’adore les histoires de fantômes ! Ce livre était donc parfait pour moi ! Ellie est une chasseuse de fantômes même s’il est vrai qu’elle n’en rencontre pas souvent de vrais. Une nouvelle affaire va cependant la confronter à un esprit terrifiant, un être qui pourrait bien cacher un cas encore pire que ce qu’elle pensait ! Accompagnée d’une nouvelle recrue Stacey et d’un médium, elle va devoir aider cette famille qui se retrouve terrorisée chaque nuit. Mais voilà, ce n’est que le sommet de l’iceberg !

J’ai vraiment passé un très bon moment avec ce roman et je me suis déjà commandé la suite (je savais qu’on en arriverait là !). L’auteure nous présente un récit terrifiant, de terribles fantômes et une enquête fascinante ! J’étais impatiente de découvrir ce qu’il s’était passé dans cette maison et savoir qui était finalement le grand méchant. Il faut noter que ce roman est principalement basé sur l’extermination des fantômes et la façon dont le processus est réalisé et ceci signifie que nous n’avons pas de romance. J’ai trouvé ça assez agréable je dois dire même si je suis curieuse de voir si cela changera par la suite.

Je suis finalement très contente de m’être lancée et je suis sûre que je passerai un très bon moment avec cette série !
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it now!!!!
Reviewed in Japan on December 30, 2019
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Loved this free ebook right from the start. I'm up to book 4 in the series now, and no plans to stop, they're such interesting tales. The authors' free short stories collection when you sign up for his newsletter is definitely worth a read too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A surprise!
Reviewed in Italy on January 18, 2017
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I have never read a ghost book before but it was brilliant, scary enough but hopefully won't give me nightmares. I liked the pace and rhythm of the writing and it was fun looking out for the "clues"!
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