Review Of Daniel Powell's 'In The Murder House'

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What do you get when you move into a house with a brooding history,and have neighbors that readily and normally have encounters with the paranormal? You get In the Murder House, a novelette by author Daniel Powell. A real page turner this well-done ghost story roils with supernatural suspense, chills and some heart warming moments as well.

Jason Denton, widower,and supernatural skeptic, moves into a new home along, his young daughter Kayla move looking towards change of scenery after the tragic loss of wife Sarah. He suddenly finds himself in the midst of a paranormal adventure after accepting an invite from his new neighbors to join in on a seance, which quickly leads to a life altering adventure filled with surprises and chills.

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