Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child

Diana Hendry. Aladdin Paperbacks, $4.99 (160pp) ISBN 978-0-7434-2829-3

On vacation in a haunted hotel, Henry seeks help from the titular hero in Harvey Angell and the Ghost Child. Commenting on the debut in the series, Harvey Angell, PW said, ""This swift-moving story stands apart as an entertaining, thought-provoking read."" In May, look for Harvey Angell Beats Time. ( Mar.)

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