Reviews & Advance Praise for Night of the Living Deed

"Night of the Living Deed is a fast-paced, enjoyable mystery with a wise-cracking, but no nonsense, sensible heroine. Alison is immediately likable, as is Paul (Maxie takes a while to grow on you), and daughter Melissa is precocious without being precious. The mystery is fast paced and there red herrings galore, many suspects and several possible motives to keep readers guessing until the end. At first, Alison doesn’t want to see Maxie and Paul, but once she accepts that she can, she learns a family secret and becomes fond of her two permanent house guests. Readers can expect good fun from start to finish, a great cast of characters and new friends to help Alison adjust to her new life. It’s good to have friends—even if they’re ghosts."
—Jennifer Monahan Winberry, The Mystery Reader

"Copperman’s Alison Kerby is my kind of amateur sleuth, reluctant. Fans of Alice Kimberly’s Haunted Bookshop series will enjoy this book. Copperman’s first story in this new series is promising with a solid cast of characters, Alison, her mother, her daughter, and the ghosts. Night of the Living Deed is an interesting mystery with some funny situations in the middle of a threatening situation. Don’t miss this one. You’ll want to meet Alison, Melissa, and, my favorite ghost, Paul."
—Lesa Holstine, Lesa’s Book Critiques

"Funny, charming, and thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to the next installment."
—Gloria Feit, I Love a Mystery

"A fine example of a cozy mystery… Humorous and heart-warming."
—Joseph B. Hoyos, Gumshoe Review

"This was an enjoyable read and I’d like to know more about Alison’s life on The Shore."
—P.J. Coldren, Reviewing the Evidence

"I literally just turned the last page of this book, not 5 minutes ago. But I liked it so much that I wanted to post a review immediately. The mystery itself is a good one. I liked the setting of a rambling old Victorian being renovated. Alison is somewhat of a ‘handy-girl,’ and there were actually some great tips/hints worked into the writing that someone who is handy might appreciate… She’s a great mom, and as the story unfolds, you will see the ties that bind her and her daughter Melissa even closer together. Hopefully there will be plenty more adventures with Alison and her resident ghosts because I am officially a fan of the Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series."
—Jeanne Wilkinson Campbell, A Cup of Tea and a Cozy For Me

"Witty, charming and magical… In between home repairs, a very frightened Alison tries to determine who is terrifying her and if the threat is tied to the deaths of her ghostly houseguests. Her trepidation and her relationship with her daughter make for an enjoyable paranormal amateur sleuth tale."
—Harriet Klausner, The Mystery Gazette

"Night of the Living Deed could be the world’s first screwball mystery. You’ll die laughing and then come back a very happy ghost."
—Chris Grabenstein, Anthony and Agatha award winning author

"If you love classic caper comedies, as I do, you’ll have a real affinity for the tart-tongued Alison Kerby and her lively entourage. From nine-year old daughter Melissa to the delightfully stubborn pair of ghosts Maxie and Paul, this well-written cozy offers a terrific read."
—Claudia Bishop, author of the Hemlock Falls mystery series

"Two restless ghosts, one creaky old guesthouse, a single mother and her nine-year-old daughter, a whole mess of cracked plaster, murder, and mayhem…all add up to one fun, spirited mystery. In Night of the Living Deed, E.J. Copperman brings together all the elements of a great, ghostly tale within a well-plotted mystery."
—Juliet Blackwell, author of Secondhand Spirits

"A bright and lively romp through haunted-house repair! Engaging plot and fun characters, even the dead ones—I look forward to more from house-fixer-upper Alison and her ghostly private detective pal."
—Sarah Graves, author of the Home Repair is Murder mystery series

"A couple of demanding ghosts, a quick-witted heroine, a creaky old house and a delightful cast of characters make Night of the Living Deed a must-read for cozy fans. What a fun and enjoyable story!"
—Leann Sweeney, author of the Cats in Trouble mystery series

"Who knew joint compound and drywall could be so appealing? When Alison Kerby decided to turn her grand old Jersey Shore mansion into a profitable guest home, she probably didn’t expect to pull up the carpet and uncover an elaborate murder plot and a very clever killer. As the threats grow more deadly and the body count increases, Alison launches her own investigation with the help of her clever young daughter, some quirky friends, and a good looking private eye—who just happens to be a ghost. With Night of the Living Deed, E.J. Copperman begins a wonderful new series by crafting a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced and charming tale that will keep you turning pages and guessing until the very end."
—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author

"Fans of Charlaine Harris and Sarah Graves will relish this original, laugh-laden paranormal mystery featuring reluctant ghost whisperer Alison Kerby, a Topper for the 21st century. Meticulously crafted, Night of the Living Deed is a sparkling first entry in a promising new series."
—Julia Spencer-Fleming, Anthony and Agatha Award winning author of One Was A Soldier