I have been taking my time to read Echoes among the Stones as Jaime Jo Wright's stories are among my favorite and I knew she doesn't have another coming out soon. Echoes among the Stones is her best yet with another dual timeline story plot. The present day story is of Aggie moving home with her grandmother, Mumsie and having to take a job at a local cemetery in records. Aggie discovers that her grandmother's sister was murdered after WW II and that Mumsie has been trying to find the killer since then. Can Aggie help her solve this mystery before Mumsie passes? Will she also find love while solving it?
Jaime Jo has written another thriller that leaves the reader guessing.

I absolutely loved everything about this time-slip novel by Jaime Jo Wright. It is pure perfection in my opinion with just the right amount of mystery, a gripping storyline and lovable characters.
Mumsie is simply adorable which made her my favorite fictional grandmothers of all times. She is courageous, determined and full of spunk, qualities that I greatly admire.

Grief is difficult to deal with but unfortunately it's something that we all experience in our lifetime so my heart ached for Imogene and her family when their sister tragically died I was extremely impressed with Imogene's attempts to solve the mystery and fight for justice for her beloved sister. Aggie is an amazing character, too and I loved her almost as I loved Mumsie. Their relationship developed over time and was quite humorous which I appreciated.

There are twists and turns throughout that had me reading as fast as I could so that I could find out what had transpired all those years ago. This reader was more than satisfied with the surprise ending of this artfully written novel. The book was well paced with compelling characters and my favorite penned by Ms. Wright. I highly recommend Echoes Among the Stones to readers of suspense and mystery Christian novels who also enjoy a good time-slip.

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Jaime Jo Wright is one of my go-to authors. Her previous books kept me glued to my kindle, I get excited when I find out a new one is on the way. Why is that you ask? She has characters that are flawed, struggling with real-life situations and a yummy mystery - I might add that when I think I've figured things out she comes up with twists and turns that make total sense and totally different from my thoughts (I love it when an author does that).

With Echoes Among the Stones I was treated again to a story that had the right pace where I got to know the characters, Mumsie is a hoot and the curator, well I even heard his British accent in my head - how did Jaime Jo Wright do that?

Told in dual time periods, usually I am drawn to the past story over present this book had me equally intrigued with both of them. It wasn't rushed but captivating, an old murder and a sister's determination to solve it that travels to current day.

Echoes is a story of grief and how there are no time limits on it, I loved how this played out, it was authentic and heartfelt and so relatable. I am quick to recommend this author whenever I get the chance.

My thanks to Bethany House for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Mystery begins to follow Aggie Dunkirk when she exhumes the pasts secrets and uncovers a crime her eccentric grandmother has been obsessing over. Decades earlier, after discovering her sisters body in the attic, Imogene Flannigan is determined to find justice. Two women, separated by time, vow to find answers...no matter the cost."

Family secrets that turn deadly are my kind of secrets.

If you love a good mystery, you'll love this book. There are so many interesting elements to this book. I loved the quirky characters and the atmospheric setting. There are some creepy elements too, but it's not scary at all. The mystery kept me guessing the whole time. I highly recommend this book to lovers of dual time line books and mysteries.

I received a free copy of this book for the purpose of review.

“She should have paid more attention to her longtime neighbor, Oliver Schneider, when she passed him on the road at dawn.” - Opening line of Echoes among the Stones by Jaime Jo Wright

Jaime Jo Wright has an amazing ability to write thrilling split-time fiction! In Echoes among the Stones, she weaves a 1946 murder into a modern-day cemetery mystery. Captivating from the first page, I raced through it wanting to know who killed Imogen’s sister, Hazel and why and equally wanting to know how it would relate to the modern day story.

Each of cast of characters is complex, each individual multifaceted. At it’s heart, the book struggles with the challenges of grief and how God fits into the death of loved ones. Whilst the central theme is a sad one, it’s written with hope and so, the mood of the story is positive. Aggie and Imogen are easy to relate to and root for and I enjoyed the archeologist, Collin’s, intelligence, sensitivity and British wit.

I loved this mystery, it’s clever and carefully plotted but to share more would be to spoil the journey. If you enjoy a good whodunit full of clues for you to work out as you go along, this is one to read!

All in all, another stellar read from Jaime Jo Wright and a five out five en-JOY-ment. It’s highly recommended, one not to be missed!

Jaime Jo Wright is truly a master at writing dual timeline stories, and Echoes Among the Stones might just be her best yet. While I have personally loved every single story she's written, I enjoyed that this one is written quite differently from its predecessors. All three of her previous novels had a kind of creepy or sinister overlay that almost seemed supernatural, and while I enjoyed them all, it was nice to see her tackle a different kind of mystery story as well. In this particular story, instead of it being about legends and stories haunting a town, the focus is on a decades old cold case that almost everyone has mostly forgotten about it.

In the 1940's, a tragic murder occurs, and Imogen refuses to come to terms with how her little sister's life ended so senselessly. She's determined to find the killer, and have them brought to justice for their actions, even when it means throwing herself in the killer's path in the process. In present day, Aggie has returned home to care for her ailing grandmother, Mumsie. With no other job prospects in site, she takes a secretarial position at the local cemetery. What starts out as a mundane position quickly turns into something more, as it seems that someone is unhappy with the answers that Aggie and the cemetery archaeologist, Colin, are discovering. Soon sinister happenings are popping up everywhere, and the more answers Aggie seeks, the more buried bits and pieces of history seem to interconnect.

Echoes Among The Stones was one of those stories that you never want to end, and yet you couldn't stop yourself from reading quickly as you just had to find out how everything was going to wrap up. I love when an author is able to keep me guessing with a mystery right until the reveal, and Jamie Jo Wright was able to do so. When everything is finally revealed, I was blown away. I honestly had no clue, and hadn't even remotely pieced everything together. This lady truly knows how to write the best mysteries, and I loved that part of the story.

However, I also loved how much more there was to the story beyond the mystery. There's just the perfect hint of romance in both time periods, there's a heavy focus on the familial unit, and we get an up close view of the steps taken by both Mumsie and Aggie to mend their broken relationship. Another big focus of the story is on grief and healing, and I loved how the faith message was heavily tied into this part of the story. Jesus' love is never represented as the means to an easy life. Instead, it's showcased as something you'll have no matter how tough the tough times get, and I loved that!

If you're looking for a nail biting mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat, then look no further than Echoes Among The Stones. If you've been hesitant to pick up one of this author's books in the past, then this is the perfect one to start with!

Final Rating: 5/5

Thanks so much to Bethany House and NetGalley for allowing me to advance read this.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher (Bethany House) via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not required to give a positive review.

Jaime Jo Wright is skillful at crafting dual timeline mysteries. I can always count on her stories to provide enough suspense and creepiness to keep me turning the pages. She has an incredible talent of building the suspense in both storylines, weaving the threads of both into a masterpiece of intrigue.

While Echoes Among the Stones story centers around an unsolved murder from 1946, it is also a story of grieving, and how grief has a way of stealing future happiness if one lets it. Imogene's granddaughter, Aggie, returns to present day Mill Valley. As she undertakes repairing their relationship, she also obtains a job at a local cemetery. She finds that someone in Mill Creek may be afraid that a natural catastrophe at the cemetery may reveal secrets that have been hidden for too long. Do these secrets have any connection to Aggie's family?

The inspirational threads included are realistic, not forced. Her characters are human, flawed, and at times doubting God's presence in their lives.

One of my favorite quotes from Echoes Among the stones:
"...don't let grief tie your years up into a lifetime of regrets. Let the good Lord take care of your aches and heal you. So that you don't miss out on the good- on the blessings He hides in the middle of all that hurting."

Wright's stellar writing provides just enough eeriness and danger, with classic goose-bump moments, that will have me eagerly anticipating her next novel.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

The beginning of the book hooked me right with the first chapter. Jaime Jo Wright dove right in and took you into the deep end with her! The ending of this book was so beautifully written. Even days later, I am still pondering the message it contains. That alone is the measure of a good book for me... the fact that days later I haven't moved on. I enjoyed the book overall but it did lag a bit for me in the middle. I kept reading though because I had to find out what happened to Hazel. And I was glad, in the end, that I kept with it (because wow... that ending!). Mumsie is one of those characters who can be difficult to like at times, but you just know that she needs you not to give up on her. I loved her relationship with Aggie.

I received this advanced readers edition from the author for being a part of the launch team.
I discovered Jamie Jo Wright by chance in the library. I love gothic, ghostly stories and her other books definitely fit that category. This one mentions the possibility of a ghost but there never is one. I missed that....BUT...this is a really fine book. There are two different timelines happening, and it contains the same person, Imogene. In the current time period, her granddaughter, Aggie, has come to care for her ailing grandmother. I really enjoyed this part of the story and her friendship with Collin. One of the most rewarding parts of reading a book is when the title makes complete sense. It usually doesn’t happen to the end! Jaime’s books always bring God and faith into the storyline. I love how she does it! Not overpowering to turn off someone who may be struggling with faith, and not sappy either. Just some good, honest, heartfelt thoughts. I am thrilled to be on this launch team and have the privilege of reading this book before publication. Go read all her books!

Wow! I absolutely loved this book!! I got so into this book that I couldn’t put it down! I was so wrapped up in both storylines and trying to solve the mystery. This book had me on the edge of my seat, yet also almost had me in tears. It was so good! I highly recommend it!!


I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Jaime Jo Wright has done it again! This is another phenomenal dual timeline mystery novel that has you guessing till the very end! I thought I'd figured out the "big reveal" about a quarter of the way in, but when that reveal happened before the halfway mark, I knew there were bigger things coming!

This book follows Aggie in current times, who just lost her job and the one person she cared about most in the world. She comes back to small town, WI to take care of her grandmother in the midst of her pain and bitterness, and stumbles upon a 70 year old mystery that just gets weirder and weirder as the book goes on. In the historical timeline, we follow Imogene, who discovers the body of her brutally murdererd sister and makes it her life's goal to figure out what happened to her. As the 2 storylines converge, we finally learn what happened to Hazel Grayson on that fateful night.

The faith thread is strong in this one as Aggie struggles to make sense of her mom's death and how God fits in. I loved the words of wisdom that Collin (our hero) and Mumsie (her grandmother) imparted to her regarding the grief process and God. I loved how this book handled that question and wasn't at all preachy about it.

While this novel lacks some of the intense creepiness of Ms. Wright's earlier books, it is no less enjoyable, intriguing and mysterious (I just could read this one later into the night than some of her others). If you've avoided reading this author's books in the past because of the "creep factor", I would recommend starting with this one because it is less intense.

I would strongly recommend this book to fans of mysteries, dual timelines, post WWII history and those who enjoy a story-line surrounding the question of "where is God in my pain?". Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced E-copy of this book. I was under no obligation to write a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

Jamie Jo Write, master of multigenerational suspense, does it again. Echoes Among the Stones tells the stories of Imogene Grayson and Agnes “Aggie” Dunkirk. Imogene and her family struggle with their new realities at the end of World War II. The soldiers (some of them) have returned, and everyone should be happy.

Imogene’s family experiences a horrific tragedy that sets her on a course to find the truth. But in her quest to find out what happened, Imogene puts her own life in danger. Will her quest cripple her, or set her free?

Aggie Dunkirk never loved managing people, although she loved her job—selling real estate. When she loses her license and her livelihood, she comes home to Mumsie in Mill Creek, Wisconsin.

Despite Mumsie’s adorable appearance, Aggie has doubts about their relationship. After all, a good grandmother would show up to her own daughter’s funeral. A good grandmother wouldn’t poke and prod her granddaughter’s sore place and make her feel inadequate.

The only job Aggie can find involves mapping the local cemetery. When she shows up at Mumsie’s, it seems work has followed her home—someone has dropped a skeleton in Mumsie’s backyard. Then a stranger walks into the backyard and declares the skeleton nothing more than a hoax. Aggie doesn’t know whether to scream or thank Collin O’Shaughnessy for his help.

Mysterious messages, pranks, and a gristly crime scene laid out in a dollhouse almost prove more than Aggie can handle.

Who Will Adore This Book

If you love suspense, you’ll adore this book. Wright keeps even the most sagacious reader guessing until the very end. If you love inspirational fiction, you’ll adore this book, too. Wright orchestrates a masterpiece on grief while keeping the reader in suspense. Her words never feel cliché or preachy—just raw and real.

Fans of Cara Putman, Nancy Baylor Younts, and Siri Mitchell will enjoy this book.

Finding healing and peace after tragic loss:
“Death deals a wicked hand. We all respond differently, and not always the way we should."
This dual timeline book is full of mystery and intrigue, yet at the heart of it are individuals with raw and authentic emotions. It explores the challenges of coming to terms with death, loss and grief and how sometimes we can be held captive by our emotions and are unable to move forward in life and love.
I initially found it hard to get into the book as the writing felt stilted and there was limited dialogue however I am glad I persevered. I found the story line set in 1946 the most compelling and it was interesting exploring what life was like in those days. Just because the war was over did not mean that life just went back to prewar "normal". I did not feel as close a connection to the present day characters and part of that may have been to the rather closed off and prickly temperaments that they were depicted as having. However I enjoyed seeing how they gradually grew closer to one another and learnt to accept and deal with their loss. The book was full of twists and turns and it kept me guessing till the very end. All in all, another great read by this talented author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is perhaps my favorite book from Wright. I enjoyed the mystery, particularly Mumsie. There were dark overtones to the story, but this book was more of a cold-case murder. I enjoyed being able to sleuth things out with the characters. I also liked the dual timeline. The spiritual thread is woven throughout, but it's not preachy. Of course, there was a romance, but it wasn't the main focus, thankfully. The characters and story line are well developed, and there are enough twists to keep the reader engaged.

Echoes among the Stones
by Jaime Jo Wright
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 03 Dec 2019


I am reviewing a copy of Echoes among the Stones through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:




Aggie Dunkirk’s career was unceremoniously ended by mistakes she made. So she decides to travel to Wisconsin where her Grandmother Mumsie lives alone in her own rambling home. She did not know how eccentric Mumsie had become , obsessing over an old, unsolved crime scene--even going so far as to re-create it in the dollhouse.



When she finds work as a secretary helping to restore the flooded historical part of the Cemetery, Mystery seems to follow her. She ends up having to work with the cemetery’s puzzling but attractive archaeologist and she ends up exhuming secrets from the past and accidentally ends up uncovering a crime that some will stop at nothing to keep hidden, even if it means silencing Aggie for good.





In 1946 Imogene Flannigan works in a local factory and dreams of one day only her own beauty salon. coming home to discover her younger sister's body in the attic changes everything. Unfamiliar with the newly burgeoning world of criminal forensics and not particularly welcomed as a woman, Imogene is nonetheless determined to stay involved.



Even as her sisters case grows cold, Imogene is determined to stay involved in the case, but at what cost?


I give Echoes among the Stones five out of five stars!


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I love this book and I love the characters in this book. Mumsie is adorable and spunky, Collin’s heart of gold and accent will make you swoon. Aggie is broken in such a real way, but she’s on her way to healing. This book is about love and loss and even though parts were heartbreaking, I often found myself laughing out loud. And talk about suspenseful. Jaime Jo Wright knows how to write an unputdownable book!

Echoes among the Stones is my favorite Jaime Jo Wright novel yet. I didn't think anything could top The Curse of Misty Wayfair, but this one did. I don't know how she does it, but each new book just gets better and better.

It's a dualtimeline featuring interconnected stories from the present and 1946. I found both times equally compelling. There's no way I could tell you which one I liked better. They were both awesome.

The characters were great. Aggie and Mumsie had quite an interesting dynamic. They've both got prickly personalities. They don't really get along all that great, but they're more alike than not. They internalize things and are so stubborn. But I found them both to be extremely likable and realistic.

There was a haunting melancholy that seeped out of the pages bringing this atmospheric tale to life. It's a definite pageturner and extremely hard to put down. The mystery had me riveted. The intrigue kept building as pieces of the puzzle were revealed. I didn't want it to end. I didn't want to leave these characters I'd come to love. But what a wonderful journey it was! Full of highs and lows. Grief and hope. I can't recommend it highly enough. I enjoyed every second. It's a definite contender for best book of the year.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

This time-slip mystery had me guessing from beginning to end, and the twists and turns made it almost impossible to put down. The interweaving of the two storylines was done absolutely masterfully, the characters were exceptionally well drawn, and the ending surprised AND satisfied. I gasped at least half a dozen times. A fabulous read. Jaime Jo Wright is a master of this genre.

I loved Echoes Among the Stones by Author Jaime Jo Wright. I am not usually one for creepy stories but I can handle and love hers. I may read them during the day, but they are great suspenseful novels with hope. Echoes Among the Stones is a terrific suspenseful story with hope, a little more subdued in the creepy department, but still every bit a page-turner. In fact I finished the book at 1am this morning. I just couldn't wait until tomorrow to find out how it ended. I love a book that keeps me guessing until the very end. I highly recommend this poignant story of love & loss, grief & healing wrapped in page-turning suspense!