Tina’s review of Relatively Dead by Sheila Connolly

If you are looking for a suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Relatively Dead may not be the book for you. But, if you are looking for a cozy little story with a little mystery, a little romance and a lot of history, then this one might prove to be an enjoyable read.

Relatively Dead by Sheila Connolly is the story of Abigail, a girl who moves to Massachusetts to be with her boyfriend, who has just gotten a new job there. After incessantly bugging her to get out and learn about the area and look for a job, Abigail decides to go on a tour of some historical homes in the area. It is there that she meets the tour guide, Ned. While touring the last house, Abigail begins to have visions of dead people (for lack of a better word). She has never had this kind of experience before and is of course a little shook up about it. She is never able to communicate with these “people”, but she seems to sense their emotions. Ned is there to try to help her understand why she is having these experiences, and also helps her research some of the the area’s history as well.

Meanwhile, her relationship with her boyfriend is not going so great. He doesn’t really seem to be all that into her in my humble opinion.. He seems more interested in her cooking and housekeeping skills than he is about her.

I had never really read a story like this one before. It wasn’t scary or very suspenseful or anything, but it wasn’ really a romance either. It had a paranormal-type setting, but I wouldn’t call it a paranormal mystery either. Whatever it’s genre is, it was an adequate story. I mean, I didn’t think it was dull or anything like that, but I can’t say it was the best thing I ever read either. It was easy and quick to read, and I did enjoy the author’s description of the historical setting. I would recommend it to anyone as a light, rainy afternoon-type read.

I received this e-book from NetGalley in return for my honest review.

3.25 out of 5

This book is available from Beyond the Page Publishing.  You can buy it here or here in e-format.