Reviews & Praise for Old Haunts
“Leave your disbelief behind. Pretend you believe in ghosts. You’ll certainly believe in Alison Kerby as a perfect amateur sleuth.”
–Lesa’s Book Critiques (Lesa Holstine)
Reviews & Praise for An Uninvited Ghost and Night of the Living Deed
An Uninvited Ghost is a triumph… The humor is delightful… If you like ghost stories mixed with your mystery, try this Jersey Shore mystery… The killer made perfect sense, but I never saw it coming.”
--Lesa’s Book Critiques (Lesa Holstine)
“This was a fun and entertaining read that I could not put down. It was that good. When the killer’s identity was revealed, it just blew me away”
“When’s the third book coming out? An Uninvited Ghost is something classic with a modern twist… Oh my gosh, the ending. You will not believe the ending when you get to it! It was a mystery to me the whole time, who could have been the murderer, but when you finally find out who it was, you will be shocked.”
“I was in the perfect mood for a light, fast-paced, and laugh-out-loud funny read. Night of the Living Deed almost immediately had me in reading nirvana.”
“There are several series out now featuring protagonists who can interact with ghosts. Some are good, but this one is the best I’ve read.”
–Over My Dead Body (Shirley Wetzel)
“Each page brings a new surprise. This series is one to follow. Craftily written and enjoyable.”
–Romance Readers Connection (Kathy Fisher)
“It’s Topper meets Beetlejuice with a dash of This Old House thrown in for good measure, and it’s one of the best mysteries I’ve read this year. Alison is a smart, strong, independent single mother who makes for a fabulous amateur sleuth and a winsome heroine. Maxie is characterization at its finest; simultaneously hilarious and charming. With Night of the Living Deed, E. J. Copperman has created a haunted guesthouse that just begs for an extended stay. Run out (right now!) and buy yourself a copy; you can thank me later.”
—The Maine Suspect
“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 are red herrings galore, many suspects and several possible motives to keep readers guessing until the end. 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. 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
“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? 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
