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Overall, “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” is a well-written and engaging teen fiction mystery with a paranormal twist. Before professionally turning his hand to writing, Shawn was a paratrooper, a pediatric therapist, and an engineer. This had twists and turns and a somewhat predicable ending but I was still shocked all the same as there was one I did not anticipate.With its atmospheric setting, captivating characters, and captivating characters this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats as Leigh and Max navigate the treacherous world of the supernatural to uncover the truth behind the haunting of Simmons-Pierce Manor.

Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor is a thrilling teen fiction mystery with a paranormal twist. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.Ty, Leigh's father's friend, describes being disappointed in Leigh and having the urge to "put her over his knee and spank her" which again I think was weird, unnecessary, and added nothing to the plot. Overall, I was excited at face value to read the book and support the author, but I think it's important that I put this out there even among the glowing reviews for this book.

For a story about grief and internal struggles, it all boils down to an over the top action piece that I struggle to believe any 16 year old could actually go through. I loved this book so much, I'm tempted to read it all over again to catch all the little things I must have missed this first time around. As Warner later explained in a TikTok of his own, when Swearenjin approached him, “I was just so eager to talk to anybody. I especially liked the relationship that built between Leigh and the two versions of the ghost, it gave the characters good development. Shawn would be the first to tell you, being a husband and father is by far the wildest and most rewarding part of life.By far the most rewarding part has been being a husband to an absolutely amazing woman and father to two incredible children - now adults. Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” is a thrilling tale of friendship, courage, and the enduring power of curiosity. The storyline was interesting, albeit a little farfetched at the end with a 16yo girl taking on an elite and elusive criminal enterprise.