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The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall
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Expected 21 Oct 25In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle's and aunt's murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle's eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning her uncle's paranoid motivations. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly--as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek--are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended on the property.
In present day Newton Creek, the whispers of a curse still cling to the century-old time capsule of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after the death of her parents, she is intent on solving the century-old mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still form the cornerstone of the manor. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.
Lauded by Library Journal as being "in a class by herself," Jaime Jo Wright presents an atmospheric thriller of legends, twisted tales, and a legacy that crosses centuries.
In present day Newton Creek, the whispers of a curse still cling to the century-old time capsule of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after the death of her parents, she is intent on solving the century-old mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still form the cornerstone of the manor. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.
Lauded by Library Journal as being "in a class by herself," Jaime Jo Wright presents an atmospheric thriller of legends, twisted tales, and a legacy that crosses centuries.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2025
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Jaime Jo Wright
26 books2,230 followersDaphne du Maurier and Christy Award-Winning author, Jaime Jo Wright resides in the hills of Wisconsin writing suspenseful, mysteries stained with history's secrets. Jaime lives in dreamland, exists in reality, and invites you to join her adventures at jaimewrightbooks.com!
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September 6, 2025
Every time Jaime Jo Wright writes a new book I think, "oh, this one is my favorite of hers!"...and then she writes another book, and the cycle continues. It goes without saying, it happened again.
I'm not sure what I loved the most about this book; the suspense, the historical line, the description of Traeger Hall and the bell tower, Milo and Zane, the undertaker and his care for Waverly, the murder-mystery, or the real-life murder mystery that inspired this book. There's so much to love. I was pulled in from the very first chapter, which is something that I love about Wright's books. I never have to read a few chapters to see if the book will hold my attention. Wright has a way of grabbing me from the very first page. I always look forward to this time of year, because I know she'll write a book that is perfect for the fall season.
Way to go, Jaime! You hit this one out of the park (again). Thank you for another beautifully written book.
I'm not sure what I loved the most about this book; the suspense, the historical line, the description of Traeger Hall and the bell tower, Milo and Zane, the undertaker and his care for Waverly, the murder-mystery, or the real-life murder mystery that inspired this book. There's so much to love. I was pulled in from the very first chapter, which is something that I love about Wright's books. I never have to read a few chapters to see if the book will hold my attention. Wright has a way of grabbing me from the very first page. I always look forward to this time of year, because I know she'll write a book that is perfect for the fall season.
Way to go, Jaime! You hit this one out of the park (again). Thank you for another beautifully written book.
September 4, 2025
"Bad things happened here. Things no one spoke of, and now no one remembered."
Jennie Phillips had inherited someone else's nightmare, made quite apparent the first afternoon that she arrived on Traeger Hall property. Death was entombed there, darkness reigned supreme behind the bricked up doors and windows of the once grand estate. She was sure of it. The question being, did she dare to expose that which for more than a century had remained silent.
Decades earlier Waverly Pembroke wakes up all alone in Traeger Hall except for two dead bodies and one timid maid. Is she grief-stricken? Absolutely not! Does she have a plan going forward? Besides walking out the front door in a matter of days with little more than the clothes on her back? No, she does not. More than anything else Waverly seeks answers, unfortunately everyone around her inhabits a mausoleum of tightly bound secrets, including Waverly.
In less than a page I was transported rapidly and thoroughly into a narrative like none other. At first glance, the story is an amazing duet of gothic suspense, both primary characters sifting through traumatic events while constantly maintaining caution, knowing that danger lurks around every corner. On a deeper level it celebrates restoration, denying life's trials and tribulations the opportunity to fester alone inside a troubled soul, gathering dust behind isolating walls of brick and stone. Ultimately, abundant Life takes up residence within the confines of Traeger Hall, I choose to believe that is for whom the bell tolls.
" . . . life goes on. It has to. And we must move on with it or we become like . . . Traeger Hall. Closed up, our memories collecting dust, and leaving everyone around us with a million unanswered questions."
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Baker Publishing through Interviews and Reviews.
Jennie Phillips had inherited someone else's nightmare, made quite apparent the first afternoon that she arrived on Traeger Hall property. Death was entombed there, darkness reigned supreme behind the bricked up doors and windows of the once grand estate. She was sure of it. The question being, did she dare to expose that which for more than a century had remained silent.
Decades earlier Waverly Pembroke wakes up all alone in Traeger Hall except for two dead bodies and one timid maid. Is she grief-stricken? Absolutely not! Does she have a plan going forward? Besides walking out the front door in a matter of days with little more than the clothes on her back? No, she does not. More than anything else Waverly seeks answers, unfortunately everyone around her inhabits a mausoleum of tightly bound secrets, including Waverly.
In less than a page I was transported rapidly and thoroughly into a narrative like none other. At first glance, the story is an amazing duet of gothic suspense, both primary characters sifting through traumatic events while constantly maintaining caution, knowing that danger lurks around every corner. On a deeper level it celebrates restoration, denying life's trials and tribulations the opportunity to fester alone inside a troubled soul, gathering dust behind isolating walls of brick and stone. Ultimately, abundant Life takes up residence within the confines of Traeger Hall, I choose to believe that is for whom the bell tolls.
" . . . life goes on. It has to. And we must move on with it or we become like . . . Traeger Hall. Closed up, our memories collecting dust, and leaving everyone around us with a million unanswered questions."
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from Baker Publishing through Interviews and Reviews.
August 23, 2025
Jaime Jo Wright never fails to deliver haunting stories that will keep you at the edge of your seat where nothing is ever quite what it seems. She truly has a style that is all her own, and I absolutely love it every single time. This is once again true for The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall. This story very quickly draws us into the lives of Waverly (1890) and Jennie (present day), the murders that took place around Traeger Hall and the many secrets this mysterious building holds. I often find that with dual timelines, I'll find myself drawn into one timeline more than the other, but the author has managed to create two characters and two stories that were able to captivate me equally... filled with twists and turns and mysteries that I couldn't wait to unravel. Whether this is your first Jaime Jo Wright book or you're a longtime fan, this is absolutely one that fans of Christian suspense and spookier reads is going to want to add to your TBR.
**ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own.
**ARC received via Netgalley for consideration. All opinions are my own.
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