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The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts (The Unbelievables Book 1) Kindle Edition

by K.C. Tansley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 511 ratings
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"In THE GIRL WHO IGNORED GHOSTS, K.C. Tansley has crafted a compelling, magic-tinged mystery that spans generations. At once haunting, poignant, and tragically romantic, THE GIRL WHO IGNORED GHOSTS is not to be missed. Ignore at your own peril." —Chris F. Holm, Anthony Awards winner and author of the critically acclaimed Collector Trilogy

She tried to ignore them. But some things won’t be ignored.

Kat Preston doesn’t believe in ghosts. Not because she’s never seen one, but because she saw one too many. Refusing to believe is the only way to protect herself from the ghost that tried to steal her life. Kat’s disbelief keeps her safe until her junior year at McTernan Academy, when a research project for an eccentric teacher takes her to a tiny, private island off the coast of Connecticut.

The site of a grisly mystery, the Isle of Acacia is no place for a girl who ignores ghosts, but the ghosts leave Kat little choice. Accompanied by her research partner, Evan Kingsley, she investigates the disappearance of the bride and groom on their wedding night in 1886. Evan’s scientific approach to everything leaves Kat on her own to confront a host of unbelievables: ancestral curses, powerful spells, and her strange connection to the ghosts that haunt Castle Creighton.

But that’s all before Kat’s yanked through a magic portal and Evan follows her. When the two of them awaken in 1886 with their souls trapped inside the bodies of two wedding guests, everything changes. Together, Kat and Evan race to stop the wedding-night murders and find a way back to their own time—and their own bodies—before their souls slip away forever.

THE GIRL WHO IGNORED GHOSTS is a fast-paced YA time-travel murder mystery novel that combines time-traveling, paranormal, and gothic mystery genres to weave a tale full of ancestral curses, powerful spells, strange connections, and inherited surprises. The novel is sure to delight fans of K.M. Shea's Magiford Supernatural City books and Joanna Reeder's In Her Dreams trilogy.
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If you accidentally time-traveled with castle and dark blue sky with eery clouds and castle
would you risk with face blond girl with green eyes and tortoise shell glasses
to save someone in the past blond haired girl lips and chin (rest of face)

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"The novel's murder mystery is intriguing and grows more complex as its supernatural elements are unveiled." — Kirkus Reviews

"By centering her supernatural world on the concept of belief, adult author Tansley (The Six Train to Wisconsin, writing as Kourtney Heintz) gives her story a complex and unusual framework, and having the formerly possessed Kat become a possessor herself, as she inhabits another woman's body while in the past, puts a neat spin on conventional ghost story motifs." — Publishers Weekly

"In THE GIRL WHO IGNORED GHOSTS, K.C. Tansley has crafted a compelling, magic-tinged mystery that spans generations. At once haunting, poignant, and tragically romantic, THE GIRL WHO IGNORED GHOSTS is not to be missed. Ignore at your own peril." — Chris F. Holm, Anthony and Spinetingler Awards nominee and author of the critically acclaimed Collector Trilogy

"Castles, curses, ghosts, and vivid characters fill this wonderfully spooky story from K.C. Tansley. You won't want to put it down." — Paige Shelton, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Country Cooking School Mystery Series and YA time-travel novel Clockwork

"The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts is a fascinating blend of mystery, romance, time travel, and ghosts. The small, seaside town setting and gothic atmosphere instantly pulled me in, and the complex, carefully plotted storyline kept me hooked. K.C. Tansley took time travel to a whole new level, and I loved it from start to finish!" — Page Morgan, author of the YA gothic thriller The Beautiful & The Cursed

"What we have is a sublime, engaging YA paranormal story that demonstrates the evocative talent of its writer. I truly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more in this series." — 5 Star Review from Readers' Favorite by Lit Amri

"Those who enjoy suspense, ghost stories, and a little hint of romance are sure to devour Tansley’s novel." — Foreword Reviews

About the Author

Never one to say no to a road trip, K.C Tansley has climbed the Great Wall twice, hopped on the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, and danced the night away in the dunes of Cape Hatteras. She loves the ocean and hates the sun, which makes for interesting beach days.

Years of working on Wall Street provided the perfect backdrop for her imagination to run amuck at night, imagining a world of time travel, curses, spells, and unbelievables at an isolated castle in Connecticut. She lives with her warrior lapdog, Emerson, and three quirky golden retrievers.

As Kourtney Heintz, she writes award-winning cross-genre fiction and has been featured in the Republican American and on CT Style.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00WZOJ028
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beckett Publishing Group (July 31, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1350 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
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K.C. Tansley lives on a hill somewhere in Connecticut with her guardian Shih tzus, Bentley and Akira, who alert her to every squirrel and delivery person who dares to enter their domain. She tends to believe in the unbelievables--spells, ghosts, time travel--and writes about them.

Never one to say no to a road trip, she's climbed the Great Wall twice, hopped on the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, and danced the night away in the dunes of Cape Hatteras. She loves the ocean and hates the sun, which makes for interesting beach days.

The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts is her debut YA time-travel murder mystery novel. As Kourtney Heintz, she also writes award winning cross-genre fiction for adults.

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Kindle Customer Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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A really good mystery until the end. Lots of twist and turns. Up all hours to finish reading. Suspenseful. Recommend if you enjoy ghost stories.
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WelshDragon
4.0 out of 5 stars A good story
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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This is another "new to me" author and after reading this book, I intend to look into reading the rest of the story. The characters are all interesting, the plot is not easily followed, but the story becomes clearer as you read. The premise is righting wrongs that were perpetuated by evil, generations ago. I most certainly recommend this book.
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D.L.Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting story
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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The girl, affectionately called Kat, ignores ghosts so they will go away & leave her alone. W ith her girlfriend, her professor, and several "unbelievers" she's involved in revoking a curse that would cause Joshua Radcliffe to die on the 23rd birthday. Lots of paranormal activities, ghosts, curses, time travel & mysteries to solve. If you enjoy paranormal, this book's for you.
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The DMS
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for fans of the supernatural!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016
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Kat Preston has been trying to believe that ghosts don’t exist ever since one wanted to take over her body many years ago. Telling herself that there are no unbelievable helps to keep them away. She is keeping them at bay until a research job takes her to Castle Creighton, where a grisly wedding day murder has remained unsolved for over one hundred years. A research assistant, Evan Kingsley, from the university is one of the people accompanying her on her mission and he definitively doesn’t believe in ghosts. When the two search the room where the murders took place they are transported through a magical mirror to the past where they find themselves in the bodies of two of the people who knew the murdered couple. Will they finally be able to piece together what happened to the bride and groom on their wedding day over one hundred years ago? Can Evan and Kat make it back to their own bodies in the present time or will they be trapped forever?

I truly enjoyed reading The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts by K.C. Tansley. The supernatural elements in the book were very appealing to me and the fact that Kat had experiences with ghosts when she was young drew me right into the story. I was very worried when she was going to Castle Creighton because I knew she would no longer be able to block out the unbelievable, but I also understood it was something she needed to do to put everything to rest. I have always loved old mirrors and I enjoyed the magical elements attached to the one in this book. The world of the unbelievables is well explained and I was on the edge of my seat as Kat and Evan found themselves in the bodies of two people who were connected to the bride and groom. I started off not being a fan of Evan, but as the two traveled back in time I came to like him more and so did Kat. The way the pieces of the puzzle came together was fascinating and it was fun trying to solve the case with Kat. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy books with ghosts, magic, and other supernatural elements. Young adults and adults will get caught up in the mystery and will be turning the pages to find out how it all turns out!
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Chantelle
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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This book definitely felt YA which is great since it's labeled as such. Because of that and my apparent inability to read the tags prior to picking this book up, I'm going to be generous with my rating. 

Let's start with the things j enjoyed about this book. 

"They could only break through to our reality if we believed in them. The unbelievers were the lucky ones. They would never see what they refuse to believe in. They would never feel what a ghost could do. They would never know what a ghost did to me."

I really love that there is some explanation as to why certain people are ghost while others don't. You could say that there are dont't flaws in this logic but YA books are a different breed so let's just applause the fact that this is a unique idea that contributes to the story. 

I enjoy that our MC doesn't just talk to ghosts. Don't get me wrong, I loved watching The Ghost Whisperer when I was younger, but in a book having another ability that benefits the character and livens the story is an A+ in my book.

I enjoyed the relationships and the story that really felt a lot like an episode of Dr. Who (the Peter Capaldi era, though David Tennant was my favorite) 

Now on to the things I wasn't a fan of

The logic in this story can really just go in any direction at any time. And there are a few times it's just a huge contradiction to itself. How can a ghost tell you to stop believing in ghosts so you won't see ghost anymore? 🙈 Seeing a ghost and having it talk to you after an almost possession wouldn't be an easy thing to forget. That's like me learning that some spiders can walk on water and then trying to forget that every time I'm on the lake. It just isn't going to happen. That information is lodged in my brain. 

There is also a LOT going on in this book. Like more than is necessary. It gets pretty ridiculous at a few points. Almost like the author wanted the book to go in 8 different directions but couldn't choose so she just included them all. 

The characters, though I enjoyed them, were really one dimensional and some could have just been booted from the story without much impact. 

Overall the book was okay. I wont read the second book but it's honestly my own fault. I just typically don't enjoy YA anymore and should have paid closer attention to the tags.
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Terry Sheardown
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with fantasy, action, and a little romance.
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2023
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There is magic, ghosts, and pure evil. This book captures and holds your attention throughout. The characters are ever changing. There is also mystery steeped in history. A very enjoyable book overall.
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KathP
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2023
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I love my cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Read if you like ghost stories
Reviewed in Australia on August 15, 2023
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I admit the first 20% of this book I couldn't get into it. After that, it is great! Clever and new take on ghosts. I recommend it.
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Believer
4.0 out of 5 stars A Ghostly Mystery!
Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2015
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"The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts" is a unique blend of murder, mystery, the paranormal and magic that begins when eccentric but likeable Professor Astor at McTernan Academy assigns his research team of four - Evan Kingsley, Kat Preston, her friend Morgan and Seth Fitzgerald to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Cassie Mallory and Sebastion Radcliffe from a blood splattered room on their wedding night in 1886. Their research is important because of its connection to a family curse that brings death to the first born Radcliffe male on his twenty-third birthday.

Among the researchers is Kate Preston, a seventeen year old who once believed in ghosts, but after an encounter as a child that almost stole her life she's armed herself in disbelief. Now a Junior at the Academy she wants to avoid a project that will take her into the heart of a haunted castle, but she quickly learns that fate has no mercy and that she may not only have to confront a host of "unbelievables" but journey back in time through a magical portal to unravel the mystery, and break a 129 year old curse.

Set at Castle Creighton in the village of Wright off the coast of Connecticut in 1886, this imaginative plot heats up when the souls of scientifically -minded Evan Kingsley, and Kat Preston are swept through a magic portal and become entrapped in the bodies of Sebastion Radcliffe's spiritual guardian Toria Langley and his physical protector Alastair Kingsley. They hope to solve the 129 year old mystery, prevent a double murder and find a way to return to their bodies before their souls drift away forever.

In a well-written, smoothly-paced story that's hauntingly captivating Evan and Kat are stymied by motives that increase with their list of suspects. As the day of Cassie and Sebastion's wedding approaches K.C. Tansley builds tension and suspense as Kat and Evan not only uncover evidence of an rape/murder cover-up, a man falsely accused and a tragic love affair, but also blackmail and a theft. The story twists and turns as events unfold that have the legacy of Kat's sapphire ring revealed along with information about her estranged father and his family. The ending was left open so I suspect Evan and Kat's saga will continue.

Cleverly K.C. Tansley crafts colourful, complex characters that give the story its energy and passion; like Kat Preston who's haunted by her father's desertion and his family's lack of interest in her. She's an insecure, awkward but smart teen who shows a feisty spirit when her paper's under graded by Evan. After a ghostly encounter that almost claimed her life, Kat has shied away from her belief in ghosts to protect herself until an inherited power is unveiled. Evan Kingsley the project's team leader is condescending, arrogant and a staunch unbeliever until faced with the truth. Swept back in time Kat and Evan are drawn to each other, but shy away from any romantic involvement.

"The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts" is a tale filled with ghosts, witchcraft, murder, mystery and a family curse that's enthralling but short in length. There are places in the story where the author could have built more intensity, as well as developing characters like Seth, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2023
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This story is so full of coincidences - just like the things that happen in real life - the things that made love happen in the past have ultimately brought it to today
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