Review – Ghastly Mistake (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries, Book 6) by Byrd Nash (4/5 stars)
Reading Level:Adult
Genre: Historical Fantasy/ Paranormal
Length: 274 pages
Publisher: Rook and Castle Press
Release Date: April 24, 2024
ASIN: B0CTVKH27G
Stand Alone or Series: 6th book in the Madam Chalamet Ghost Mysteries
Source: Bought on ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
“After being accused of murder, Elinor is on the run as her city falls apart. Rebellions, riots, and citizens falling dead in the streets have put the city into chaos.
When Elinor confronts those who murdered her father, she reveals a web of deceit that tries to ensnare her and Tristan. But, forget the conspiracy to topple a king’s throne, her apprentice Twyla is missing and is in grave danger.
It will take all of Elinor’s wit and courage, along with her faithful friends, to save all those she cares about and prevent them from becoming nothing but ghosts.”
Series Info/Source: This is the 6th (and final) book in the Madam Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. I bought this on ebook for my Kindle.
Thoughts: This book starts with Elinor waking up next to a dead body and being accused of murder. On top of this citizens are falling dead in the streets and Twyla is missing. Could all of this lead back to a tangled conspiracy involving Elinor’s father’s death from so long ago?
This was a well done conclusion to this series. I enjoyed watching Elinor and Tristan’s relationship proceed to a new level. I also enjoyed how all the previous plot points from earlier in the series are tied together in this book.
I liked the fantasy world here, although it wasn’t incredibly well built out and mostly reminds of a Victorian setting. I kept having to remind myself that this wasn’t a Victorian historical fantasy. The characters and dialogue are engaging and well done and I enjoyed the light humor throughout. I also enjoyed how Elinor was able to use her ghost talking powers throughout the series.
This was fun, easy to read, and engaging. I would definitely pick up future books by Nash.
My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a very satisfying conclusion to a well done historical fantasy series with heavy ghost themes. I enjoyed the characters, the ghost talking powers, and the humor throughout. I also liked how all the plot points from previous books were woven together in this series. The world building was a bit weak but aside from that I enjoyed this series. I will definitely check out future series by Nash.
