I think my heart is still pounding from reading this exciting novel! With deliciously creepy supernatural events and unbelievably spine-chilling twists, this book will take you on a wild ride from beginning to end. I had such a hard time putting the book down and indeed counted down the work hours until I could read once again. I made the mistake of reading late into the night whilst home alone to finish this book and every creak of my own home made me jump in anticipation of a ghost around the corner. In typical fashion, the supernatural has a logical explanation, but the journey of suspense kept me curled up under a blanket late into the night! I absolutely love how this author does not shy away from tough subjects and she explores each with sensitivity and realistic circumstances that make the characters and their struggles so raw and real. This book tackles depression, miscarriages, and loss and does so with great depth and emotion. I felt connected to the characters for this reason and loved reading about their mental and spiritual growth throughout the story. I also really liked the romance of two married individuals, as this is a unique romance for a modern story. I think my favorite character was Sid; everyone needs a best friend who sticks by you when you think you see ghosts. I loved everything about this novel and highly recommend it! I cannot wait to see what this author comes up with next!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright isn’t a light read. This dark mystery takes readers back to 1910 with a story that ties to the present. In 1910, Perliett Van Hilton struggles with her spiritualist mother who tries to commune with the dead to solve a local murder. Except Perliett becomes a target herself. In present times, Molly Wasziak and her husband purchase a farm, but it’s rumored to be the site of several murders. But when murder happens again, Molly looks to the dead to find answers.

My favorite novel by Jaime Jo Wright has always been The House on Foster Hill, but now…maybe it’s tied with The Premonition at Withers Farm. Because I couldn’t put this story down. The mystery sucked me in, the concept of spiritualism vs faith intrigued me, and the characters real life struggles captivated me. This story has a creepy ghost-like elements, but Wright always brings faith into the center of things. Written with dual timelines, I felt like each timeline had its own intense story that kept me flipping pages in both settings, but Wright weaves the two timelines together seamlessly for the overarching mystery.

I highly recommend The Premonition at Withers Farms – especially right before Halloween.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

The Premonition at Withers Farm
by Jaime Jo Wright
Pub Date 11 Oct 2022
Bethany House, Bethany House Publishers
Christian | Mystery & Thrillers | Romance





I am reviewing a copy of The Premonition at Withers Farm through Bethany House and Netgalley:



1910 Michigan Perliett Van Hilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor convinced she practices quackery. It doesn't help that her mother is a spiritualist who regularly offers her services to connect the living with their dearly departed. When Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she must rely on both the local doctor and an intriguing newcomer for assistance.



Molly Wasziak's life had not gone the way she dreamed. in the present day. After several miscarriage, Molly is adapting to her husband's purchase of a peculiar old farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a century-old murder case and a web of deception, all made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds inside the farmhouse.


Perilett fights for her life, and Molly seeks renewed purpose for hers as she uncovers the records of the dead. Will their voices be heard, or will time forever silence their truths?



I give The Premonition at Withers Farm five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

I was enthralled with this story from the very first line! There's definitely a creepy factor, and dark themes are addressed, but always through a redemptive light, bringing us back to important spiritual truths. Jaime Jo Wright never ceases to amaze me with her ability to deftly weave the two timelines together through a shared mystery. She has such a way with words that makes you think and brings you beneath the surface of the plot, into the characters' minds and hearts. Perliett and Molly are both captivating heroines, strong and brave in their own ways. The sparks of suspense keep you turning pages, but it's the characters and powerful storytelling that really shine.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A hauntingly, beautiful masterpiece! Jaime Jo Wright never ceases to amaze me, taking readers on a chilling, atmospheric experience in every new novel she releases. The Premonition at Withers Farm is a fantastically frightening mystery involving a serial killer hiding among the Michigan cornfields of 1910 which simultaneously unfolds alongside a modern day murder in the same farming community. Wright kept me on the edge of my seat, fully immersed in her story, devouring the pages as quickly as possible in a way that both entertained and entranced me!

HIGHLIGHTS: Murder, Mystery and an Eerie Overture · Grief and Depression · A Protective, Serious Hero · A Heroine Wrestling With the Truth · An Old Farmhouse · Haunted Cornfields · A Flock of Chickens · The Power of Love · Faith and Healing After Loss

WHAT I LIKED: Absolutely Everything. From the first line in this novel, Wright captivated my attention (which is why I keep returning to her novels time and time again - they’re simply irresistible!). She masterfully creates an enchanting story world that is haunting and terrifying without feeling “too real” by wooing me with her multi-layered main characters who grapple with problems and experiences that are all too relatable. In this novel, she maintained a high level of suspense, dabbling with a provocative glimpse into the spirit world, grief, depression and the afterlife.

Wright carefully addresses seances and the summoning of the spirit world, something I do not condone and was even skeptical reading about in this novel. My intrigue and natural curiosity demanded a practical answer for these matters and Wright delivered.

I thoroughly enjoyed both the historical aspect of this story and the modern day story with the way they intertwined in mystery and perplexity. Wright maintained a certain level of intensity throughout the novel that held my attention captive, wanting to know the truth (and person, or being) behind it all. Her characters wrestle with questions that are relevant today and there were some deep elements of faith interwoven throughout, making this a novel that offered hope and eye-opening insights that align with Scripture. I identified closely with Molly’s character and my heart broke for her struggle. The full circle aspect of her story and the rebuilding of the relationship between her and her sweet husband, Trent, was both rewarding and uplifting.

This novel is well-balanced, well-paced and well-written. The story unfolds in a way that begins dark and mysterious yet is easy to follow, offering moments of lighthearted humor, peace and connection before delightfully returning to a deliciously eerie, heart-pounding suspense that is truly like none other in the Christian fiction world. Indeed Wright has found her niche and she is a master at it. If you’ve read one Wright novel, you’ll understand (and want to read them all!).

SUMMARY:
Overall, another fantastic, hauntingly eerie tale. If you are a reader who enjoys provocative suspense, dark stories that dabble in delicate subjects and offer strong truths with faith, light and hope then you’ll love this novel! This is a definite recommendation from me, with a small note to consider this novel’s content and triggers. I would caution that this novel might be heavy for someone who’s grief or depression might be fresh. Regardless, I felt that Wright delicately and wholeheartedly brought light and hope to her novel that readers will find uplifting.

Content and Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage, Serious Postpartum Depression, Grief and Loss, Seances, Ghosts and Apparitions, Murder of Young Women, Serial Killer

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.

Are you ready to be taken on a wild and creepy ride?

This dual timeline novel will take you back in time to 1910 where you will meet Perliett Van Hilton. Then head to present day and delve into all Molly Wasziak is experiencing. This story will keep you up reading partly because you will not want to put the book down but also because you will be a bit worked up and not want to sleep. 



Jaime Jo Wright has written a story that the characters and story will draw you in so far that you could picture it all as it is happening. I always find it fascinating while I’m reading a book when the words allow me to feel like I am watching a movie instead of reading words.



I thought I had the story figured out. I always have to try to solve things but I was way off. Jaime Jo Wright keeps you in suspense until you soak up those last pages!


I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

Oh my goodness. Jaime Jo Wright has done it again. Her newest release, The Premonition at Withers Farm, is by far my new favorite I have read by her to date. I was hooked right from the start and did not want to put it down. The lack of sleep I endured while staying up late reading it was so worth it. A very well deserved five plus stars. It would have gotten a hundred stars if it were possible.

Jaime Jo Wright has such a way of tell stories that are haunting and eerie, making the reader question what is reality and what is not... all while keeping God in the story as well. I honestly can not think of any other authors in Christian fiction who create the types of stories that she does, and as such, I always look forward to reading them, just as I looked forward to reading this one.

I must admit this was a tough one for me to read. To be fair, I knew it might be based on the description. As someone who has dealt with mental health issues following recurrent miscarriages, I could relate to Molly's character all too well. I was very glad that the book description was upfront about this, as it can be a very triggering topic and there have been many times where the subject comes up and takes me by surprise. I debated reading this book knowing this upfront, but again I do really enjoy this author and I had hoped that knowledge would prepare me beforehand. I am so glad that I gave it a chance because it was a wonderful read, but I did find myself having to take frequent breaks for this reason.

This is not the only tough or controversial topic brought up in this book. It discusses grief and mental health with honesty and grace. It also digs into the world of mediums and spirits in a way that is not typical in a Christian book. As such, I know many may not enjoy it at all... but I encourage readers to give it a chance, because again, the author really does a great job of making the reader question what is really going on... and in this particular book does broach the topic that God wants us to stay away from such things. I think it's a very fine balance... but I personally felt like the subject was handled well.

Overall, I thought this was a beautiful book. While it took me a while to get through it due to my own personal struggles, the outcome was so very much worth it.

**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

I cannot even begin to explain how much I adore Jaime Jo Wright and her deliciously creepy books. They reveal some of the very darkest sides of humanity, mental illness, the dregs of society. In The Premonition of Withers Farm, we meet Molly—a wife grieving over pregnancy losses, despairing over her crumbling marriage, and trying to adjust to a new environment. Her husband Trent has moved them into a derelict farmhouse with a bizarre henhouse and a basement foundation made up of creepy headstones, a place where she frequently sees things that couldn’t possibly be real. In 1910, Perliette has to reconcile her tenuous faith with her mother’s commitment to the Spiritualist movement. A duo of handsome, charismatic men make it difficult to judge if either George, the local physician, or the mysterious Jasper, are on the side of right. It’s such a tangled situation as the story unravels and we gradually discover the connections between the past and the present, find the hope in the most hopeless situations, and discover the light of God in the darkest of places. An unforgettable, beautiful, hopeful story, and even if you’re not sure you’ll love it, read it for the chickens. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to write a positive review.

The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright is a dual timeline novel. The book moves between 1910 and the present day. It is supposed to be a spooky, mysterious novel with dark overtones (it is at times and other times I thought it was overdone). The author created a dark atmosphere with the neglected farmhouse with gravestones used for part of the foundation. I struggled to get through the story. The writing style did not make the book easy to read (I found it awkward). I also did not like the characters (you know you do not like the characters when you hope the killer will get them). I did make it through the book to the end (chocolate was required). In 1910, a woman claims she can communicate with the dead and see spirits. In the present day, Molly begins to see things as well. The way it is written, you wonder if they are telling the truth or is there a more logical explanation. The mysteries can be solved before the end (one is a cinch to figure out). There is romance as well (just what you want in a spooky story). Molly and her husband, Trent have grown apart since her miscarriages. Trent is ready to move on, but Molly is still grieving. The two need to find a way back to each other (why not get back together while creepy and scary things are happening to you). As you can tell, The Premonition at Withers Farm was not for me. I suggest you download a sample to judge for yourself. The Premonition at Withers Farm is an eerie tale with a ramshackle farmhouse, a creepy cornfield, AWOL women, scary seances, a dead woman in a ditch, and a gravestone foundation.

I received a digital edition of this book courtesy of LibraryThing Early Reviewers and the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

There is an interesting conversation to be had about the intersection of spiritualism and Christianity, and I thought that this book - with one of the main characters being the daughter of a medium, who publicly defends her mother's gatherings in 1910; and another who sees spirits in the present day - might make a contribution to that conversation. Unfortunately, this does not happen.

I made it 40% in and absolutely <i>nothing</i> was happening on either timeline. In the 1910s, Perliett had no idea that she was the third leg of a love triangle, between two men who were trying to run roughshod over her "for her own good" (bleh). In the present day, Molly is torn up with grief about her miscarriages and being on anti-depressants, but refuses to actually <i>talk</i> to anyone, bottling it all up inside instead, and then wondering why her husband is being so distant and cold.

At 40%, I just started skimming. It quickly became obvious (on both timelines) that this particular strand of Christian thought was of the Old Testament style. The men were naturally strong and wise leaders (of their families, their towns, and society in general). There were two kinds of women: the good ones were naturally humble and submissive, and the non-good ones were obvious troublemakers. The only way for the trouble-makers to save themselves is to become humble and submissive to the nearest man in her life, and admit that said man knows what's best for her, better than she knows herself.

The mystery laboriously plods along in both timelines, finally crossing streams near the end, only for both to be 'solved' by a convenient deus ex machina. The spiritualist elements are handwaved away in a wave of righteous judgment, and potential is lost.

I did not care for this particular strain of Christian thought, and will not be reading more of this author's novels. I wish more writers of Christian fiction could utilize a deft hand in weaving their religious themes into their stories.

Premonition at Withers Farm is a creepy dual time line tale with endless corn fields, serial killers, haunted basements and old farmhouses with a dark history. Both of these are set in the same small town decades of year apart but still both have that spooky atmosphere.

"Life was waiting to be discovered from the ashes. It was time to stop burying herself and to live."

1910: When a young woman is found dead in a cornfield..a self proclaimed spiritualist, a hobbyist healer and a doctor will come in close proximity to death...whether they like it or not.

Present: Another death and another "coincidental" connection. Molly has been barely living her life. Ever since her miscarriages...her mental health is at an all time low and her marriage is no where near the wonderful connection and comfort it used to be.

I felt like the pacing of this book was very well done. It held my attention in both timelines...dropping just enough clues to keep you guessing even when I still wasn't able to guess anything at anything at all! This was such a clever blend of mystery, horror, ghosts and family. I loved the relationships in both timelines and the completely different romances in each as well. As each character works to bring down the killer I was holding my breath wonderful who it could be!

There is horror but there is also healing. I really appreciated Jaime's attention to Molly and Trents marriage and how that was mended.

The perfect blend of Christian elements were also added to each time line that didn't overtake the story but only added to it as both main characters are struggling who who they need to be.

My first Jamie Jo Wright but 100% not my last!

Eerily fascinating!

Jaime Jo Wright quickly became one of my favorite authors. It never ceases to amaze me how each of her stories seem to be even better than the last (or, at least, as equally mesmerizing)!

I know for some it's the thrill of all things creepy (which Wright brings this factor awesomely)! But, I will continue to read every one of her stories because of the deep spiritual layers so beautifully written.

Wright is THE BEST author of dual timeline books. Both sides of the story are equally interesting which is so hard to do. This story is creepy and uncomfortable. Perliett's mother is a spiritualist who tries to contact the dead for grieving families. George, the doctor in town, questions its veracity and Perliett finds her doubts growing even while she can't deny some of the things she's seen. It pulls at her.

In the present day, Molly feels like she's losing her mind when she starts hearing and seeing things she knows aren't there. It doesn't help that she moved into a house that has pieces of gravestones in the basement.

I enjoyed the mysteries and twists. My favorite part was George and Perliett's interactions. Perliett takes great delight in egging George on to frustration. The sparks fly whenever they're together.

This is a great read. The seance parts were uncomfortable for me. I appreciated that Wright showed a variety of reactions about them. For a while I couldn't see how it would all be handled appropriately but it was resolved well. Thank you to Bethany House for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

The Premonition at Withers Farm tackles heavy things. And I loved how @jaimejowright wrote them.

Trigger warnings: Miscarriage, Depression, Marriage Problem, questioning of faith

This is my 3rd book of hers and loved it! My answer is still wrong on who is the murderer! 😅
This is a dual timeline but I both enjoyed their story.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended for 20+ yrs old.

I can't wait for the next one!
Thank you @netgalley and for the author who gave me a copy for an honest review.

Another amazing book by Jaime. I don’t know how she does it. She writes these creepy books that seem to have all this supernatural stuff but always has a logical explanation.

Molly’s depression was tough to read as I knew how she felt to a degree and hopelessness that seems to go with it.

I loved the realness of Molly and Trent’s marriage and the struggled they go through.

Overall this was a fantastic real, Jaime’s books never let me down.

A copy of this book was given to me. All opinions are my own.

Sinister old nursery rhymes? Haunting laughter in the darkness of a rustling cornfield? Murders stretching across more than a century?

In 1910, Perliett Van Hilton longs for the truth—of this world and the next. But when a murderer sets his sights on her, will she live to find it? More than a century later, murder and madness are once again at play. Will Molly be able to tame the ghosts of the past before she becomes the next victim?

With the Premonition at Withers Farm, Jaime Jo Wright has penned a novel that kept me turning pages . . . and turning on the lights! Eerie, spine-tingling, and not to be missed!

Loved this one. It had a bit of history vibes, real life, marriage issues, miscarriages, living life, and facing the good and bad days. It was about a husband and wife working through their grief, trying to move forward with their lives and hold onto their faith and use it to help them get through each day as they try to stay together and work through things.
It also had a perfect Halloween/Fall vibe story aspect to it with the wife feeling like she could hear or see/get signs or premonitions from the other side from those who had passed on. This was told in two timelines with the present and the past, until they ultimately end up weaving together when they figure things out. It was also an amateur sleuth-type story with the wife trying to solve and figure out about who was killing the girls now and how it was connected to the killer in the past. They move into the house on the farm of two sisters who were killed and involved when the killings happened in the past and then things get a little creepy and weird and they try to figure things out while working on their marriage and everything.
I loved this. It's the perfect fall and Halloween story with everything you could want in it, but without all the gore, violence, or extreme scariness to it. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bethany House for letting me read and review this fabulous read. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This author knows how to write a split-time novel , which will keep you on the edge of your seat and wondering how it will end. If you crave mystery, if you love dual timelines, if you love Christian fiction, you will get all of that in this one book and so much more! While reading this book I felt like I was right there beside the characters, could feel their pain and fears. So many emotions in this book and the ending will leave you speechless.

Jaime Jo Wright captured the absolute creepiness of a 1910 farm shrouded in mystery. She deftly took us into the present on the selfsame farm. Now age worn and full of surprises.

As each page was consumed, my heartbeat either rampaged, a delicious shiver snaked up my spine, or I had a quick beat to calm, before more action took place.

She is a consummate storyteller, a cleanly written Stephen King, and each book is a thrilling gem.

Premonition at Withers Farm reads like a chilling movie. Make sure to grab this novel. It's a stellar read.

I received this book from the publisher, I was under no obligation to post nor write a review.