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Tyra of the Shadows: A Stormy Mystery

In ‘Tyra of the Shadows’, Martha Wickham masterfully blends elements of ghost stories, gothic horror, and coming-of-age drama to create a novel that is both eerie and emotionally resonant. The story skillfully intertwines the everyday struggles of adolescence with the chilling presence of the supernatural. Tyra’s connection with the ghostly inhabitants, particularly Abby, a spirit from the 1800s, adds depth and complexity to the narrative. Author Martha Wickham has truly outdone herself, crafting a story that is brief yet incredibly captivating. - Untold ReadsWill Tyra ever get out of the shadows?Growing up isn't easy for Tyra Smythe. Especially when you grow up in a house with shadows. She and her friend Evelyn conjure up the ghost of a girl who lived there 100 years ago and the mystery of the funhouse begins. While her parents are away in England, the ghost Abby, begins to haunt. When more ghosts appear at Tyra's fourteenth birthday party, word that the house is haunted gets out and draws unwanted attention to it.Shortly Margaret has decided it is a good idea to make her home an attraction for some extra money. It is 1929 and more haunted houses are needed, the house is named the Shadows and creepy renovations are started all at the expense of Tim Terror and his haunted attractions company.As Abby haunts the halls and stairs, her hunger grows. Her legend says she died there and appears during a full moon and she even has a museum room. Abby's heart is close to Tyra, but they must move on though they feel at home again once the remodel of The Shadows is complete.Will she ever be able to leave, and will it leave her?Read more

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