The Library: Where Life Checks Out

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Two families. One buried truth. And a ghost who refuses to stay silent.


When a wealthy young man dies under mysterious circumstances, homicide detective Mark Waters expects a routine case. What he finds instead is a tangled web of secrets stretching back generations—where love, betrayal, and murder refuse to stay buried.


As Mark digs deeper, his connection to key witnesses begins to blur the line between professional and personal. The victim’s past is darker than anyone admits, the ties between two families grow increasingly dangerous, and the whispers of a long-dead woman feel less like legend… and more like warning. Because some stories don’t end with death…


This special edition includes The Depot, the prequel novella that uncovers the origins of the haunting—and the first thread in a mystery decades in the making.


Start at the beginning. Follow the clues. And discover why the past never lets go.


Editorial Reviews:


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An intricate, generation-spanning mystery… with a paranormal twist that keeps you turning the pages." — Goodreads


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Based on a real-life ghost story ... Carmen DeSousa unveils the mystery of the haunting with a compelling tale of murder, betrayal, and resolution. ... Great story. A leisurely read with lots of emotional content." — Sandy Penny, Founder of SweetMysteryBooks.com

Two families. One buried truth. And a ghost who refuses to stay silent. When a wealthy young man dies under mysterious circumstances, homicide detective Mark Waters expects a routine case. What he finds instead is a tangled web of secrets stretching back generations—where love, betrayal, and mur...

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21 reviews
Marcy Wallace
November 16, 2022
Very well written with all the best elements included. A wonderful mystery along with rich characters, romance, and of course a touch of the paranormal. I couldn't put it down!
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Darryl Perry
September 1, 2016
A book you will not put down until you finish. The characters tie together nicely. I would love to here about Ashlyn, Laura and Mark.
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frank tortorella
August 11, 2016
Paranormal murder story. Very well written. I liked the main characters and you should consider your next book being in the same venue.
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About the author

Carmen DeSousa's stories overflow with romance, suspense, a hint of humor sometimes and, of course, a few Kleenex moments. After all, what would a great story be without an emotional event setting the stage? All of her novels are sensual, but not erotic, gripping but not graphic and will make you cry, laugh, love, and hope.

 

Although The Library (Where Life Checks Out) clearly includes a supernatural edge, the paranormal dances on the edge of make believe, in a genre referred to as magical realism. Her hope is that as you read "The Library," you'll wonder, "Hmmm...what if?"

Carmen DeSousa's stories overflow with romance, suspense, a hint of humor sometimes and, of course, a few Kleenex moments. After all, what would a great story be without an emotional event setting the stage? All of her novels are sensual, but not erotic, gripping but not graphic and will make you...

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