Book Review: Jon’s Spooky Corpse Conundrum

• Book Blurb

  Jon’s heard of murderer cases without a body. But this is the first time a body has gone actively missing at a crime scene. At a purportedly haunted mansion, no less.

  His team has been called in to help, but upon arrival, decides he’d much rather turn right back around when he sees his father for the first time in years.

  For the record, unwanted family reunions and murder do not mix.

  Right up until they do.

  Tags:
  haunted house, disappearing corpses, not in a zombie way, Donovan doesn’t do ghosts, family drama, because families are complicated, muuuuurder, terrible parenting, Donovan puts up with a lot to say the least, developing relationship, Garrett’s a good bro, sometimes, yeeeeeeeeeeeeees, FINALLY, healthy life choices, possibly wrong forensics, I don’t even know, I tried, no ghosts were harmed in the making of this story, supernatural elements, the author regrets nothing

  Jon’s heard of murderer cases without a body. But this is the first time a body has gone actively missing at a crime scene. At a purportedly haunted mansion, no less.

  His team has been called in to help, but upon arrival, decides he’d much rather turn right back around when he sees his father for the first time in years.

  For the record, unwanted family reunions and murder do not mix.

  Right up until they do.

  Tags:
  haunted house, disappearing corpses, not in a zombie way, Donovan doesn’t do ghosts, family drama, because families are complicated, muuuuurder, terrible parenting, Donovan puts up with a lot to say the least, developing relationship, Garrett’s a good bro, sometimes, yeeeeeeeeeeeeees, FINALLY, healthy life choices, possibly wrong forensics, I don’t even know, I tried, no ghosts were harmed in the making of this story, supernatural elements, the author regrets nothing

• My review

  At this point, what else can I say? This book delivers the exact same comfort-vibes as the previous installments—and I mean that as a compliment.

  This series has a very specific rhythm that I’ve come to rely on:

  • A mystery that runs through the whole book (usually weird enough to keep me hooked), 
  • A paranormal/psychic angle that lets us keep learning more about Jon’s abilities, 
  • A personal subplot that nudges forward the relationships and emotional baggage, 
  • And small, steady crumbs of development for the side dynamics (hi, Sho and Garrett). 

  So if you liked books 1 and 2, this is the same… but different. The setup is peak “only in this series” energy: a supposedly haunted mansion, a corpse that goes actively missing, and then—because life loves chaos—Jon runs into his father for the first time in years. Unwanted family reunions and murder? Bad combo. Until it isn’t.

  This is one of those series I save for when I’m in the mood for exactly this kind of story. It’s predictable in the best way: I know what I’m getting, and that’s wonderful to me.

  Plot & Mystery

  The hook here is just fun: a crime scene with a disappearing body in a “haunted” mansion (and no, not in a zombie way). It’s the kind of case that feels tailored to the series’ mix of investigation + supernatural weirdness.

  The mystery structure follows the formula I’ve come to expect—clues, twists, and a steady thread of “okay but what does this mean for Jon’s powers?”—while the setting adds that extra spooky flavor without turning the book into full-on horror.

  Romance & Characters

  The personal arc this time leans into Jon’s side of the emotional mess, and it works well as a subplot because it keeps the book from being only case-of-the-week.

  • Jon & Donovan: the relationship continues to feel like an established anchor for the series, and the book uses that stability to dig into Jon’s personal life.
    
  • Family drama: the father element adds tension in a way that feels very “this series,” aka: complicated, annoying, and impossible to ignore.
    
  • Sho & Garrett: still getting that slow, incremental development—just enough to keep me invested without stealing the spotlight.
    
  • Garrett: good bro… sometimes. (I said what I said.)
    

  The Series Formula (and why I like it)

  If you’re looking for a book that reinvents the wheel every time, this isn’t that.

  But if you’re like me and you enjoy a series that hits the same emotional and plot beats on purpose, this one scratches the itch perfectly. The formula is basically part of the charm: mystery + psychic progression + relationship/character growth, rinse, repeat, enjoy.

  At this point, what else can I say? This book delivers the exact same comfort-vibes as the previous installments—and I mean that as a compliment.

  This series has a very specific rhythm that I’ve come to rely on:

  • A mystery that runs through the whole book (usually weird enough to keep me hooked), 
  • A paranormal/psychic angle that lets us keep learning more about Jon’s abilities, 
  • A personal subplot that nudges forward the relationships and emotional baggage, 
  • And small, steady crumbs of development for the side dynamics (hi, Sho and Garrett). 

  So if you liked books 1 and 2, this is the same… but different. The setup is peak “only in this series” energy: a supposedly haunted mansion, a corpse that goes actively missing, and then—because life loves chaos—Jon runs into his father for the first time in years. Unwanted family reunions and murder? Bad combo. Until it isn’t.

  This is one of those series I save for when I’m in the mood for exactly this kind of story. It’s predictable in the best way: I know what I’m getting, and that’s wonderful to me.

  Plot & Mystery

  The hook here is just fun: a crime scene with a disappearing body in a “haunted” mansion (and no, not in a zombie way). It’s the kind of case that feels tailored to the series’ mix of investigation + supernatural weirdness.

  The mystery structure follows the formula I’ve come to expect—clues, twists, and a steady thread of “okay but what does this mean for Jon’s powers?”—while the setting adds that extra spooky flavor without turning the book into full-on horror.

  Romance & Characters

  The personal arc this time leans into Jon’s side of the emotional mess, and it works well as a subplot because it keeps the book from being only case-of-the-week.

  • Jon & Donovan: the relationship continues to feel like an established anchor for the series, and the book uses that stability to dig into Jon’s personal life.
    
  • Family drama: the father element adds tension in a way that feels very “this series,” aka: complicated, annoying, and impossible to ignore.
    
  • Sho & Garrett: still getting that slow, incremental development—just enough to keep me invested without stealing the spotlight.
    
  • Garrett: good bro… sometimes. (I said what I said.)
    

  The Series Formula (and why I like it)

  If you’re looking for a book that reinvents the wheel every time, this isn’t that.

  But if you’re like me and you enjoy a series that hits the same emotional and plot beats on purpose, this one scratches the itch perfectly. The formula is basically part of the charm: mystery + psychic progression + relationship/character growth, rinse, repeat, enjoy.

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