β Scribed by Marley Gibson
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In this first book in the Ghost Huntress series, a move from downtown Chicago to small-town Radisson, Ga., brings about a psychic awakening for 16-year old Kendall, as spirits that roam her house and town recognize her ability to see them and clamor for her attention. Initially seeking rational explanations for these unsettling experiences, Kendall gradually accepts her psychic powers as a divine gift, believing God has called her to free trapped spirits. Honing her skills under the guidance of Loreen, who runs a New Age store in town, Kendall assembles an eclectic ghost-hunting team: Celia, the brainy techno-wizard; preppy photographer Taylor; and punk Becca, sound analyst. Obstacles arise when Kendall's loving, fundamentalist mother, who equates paranormal activity with devil worship, worries about Kendall's mental and spiritual health; later, Kendall's budding romance with Taylor's sexy brother threatens the girls' unity. Kendall's witty narrative voice (she quotes Shakespeare and Ugly Betty with equal aplomb) drives this fast-paced, wholesome-with-an-edge tale. Several unsolved mysteries will leave readers eager for the next installment. Ages 12-up.
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"This book reads like a good episode of your favorite ghost-hunting show. Gibson is clearly a believer, but manages to maintain a realistic feel and avoid any sensationalization or melodrama that would push the story over the edge. Teens who watch Ghost Whisperer or Haunting Evidence, who flock to everything Buffy, or who like their ghosts to feel real (with a hint of humor and romance) will eat this up and eagerly await the next installment in the Ghost Huntress series."--_Booklist
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"This trilogy is well put together and attractively packaged--fast-paced, twisty plot."--VOYA, 3Q4P
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### Review "This trilogy is well put together and attractively packaged--fast-paced, twisty plot."--VOYA, 3Q4P ### About the Author Marley Gibson grew up in a southern town very much like her fictional Radisson. She never saw any ghosts growing upβthat she knows ofβalthough she has been on a few
### Review Praise for _The Awakening_ : "Teens who watch Ghost Whisperer or Hanuting Evidence, who flock to everything Buffy, or who like their ghosts to feel real (with a hunt of humor and romance) will eat this up and eagerly await the next installment."--_Booklist _ "Marley Gibsonβs GH
Itβs not everyday you have a premonition of your own demise. But two months after Kendall hadΒ a vision of her own death, all is well inΒ her world. Maybe some cosmic wires got crossed. Then Kendall gets a request by the mayor of Radisson to investigate the mayoral manor. Emily and Loreen warn her aga