I love Jamie Jo Wright’s books. I love the realistic characters and the spooky suspense. The split timeline story structure she uses in all her books is seamless. The Premonition at Wither’s Farm does delve further into the the darker spiritual realm as Pearliett’s mom attempts to communicate with the dead and there is detailed discussion of her practices. Wright is to be commended though with her biblical conclusions on the matter and handling on the subject, but sensitive readers should be warned. Overall, another amazing read!!

Discarded gravestones incorporated into your basement foundation. A dual timeline with two phenomenally written women. A spiritualist, an apothecary, and a killer on the loose terrorizing a small town. The swirl of the past as it collides with the present, making you step back and wonder if ghosts are in fact real. The hairs on the back of my neck were constantly up, as I devoured this book. Trips to the basement made my heart race, as I glanced behind my back making sure nothing was creeping behind me. This book is perfect for spooky season as are all of Jaime Jo Wright reads.

Molly and her husband have just bought the farm of his dreams. Molly has had a funny feeling since the first moment she went inside. The house feels unsettled, making her anxiety heighten. Molly has been trying to dig herself out of a deep depression after they suffered four miscarriages. Which has left her heart and life in tatters. When a young woman ends up murdered and the past history of Molly's new house collides with the present. Leads her to do some heavy digging into the house and making some shocking discoveries along the way.

Perliett is a determined young woman, who has always dreamed of being a doctor. That dream was snuffed out early when her Papa passed on. Leaving her mother to be a spiritualist, leading seances in her father's study, and Perliett working as an apothecary. Their small town is turned upside down when a young woman is horrifically killed. Everyone is a suspect and Perliett feels like her days are numbered. Will they be able to discover who the Cornfield Ripper is before it is too late?

Wright does an astonishing job of setting up this story, swinging between 1910 and the present day. Weaving the two together and leaving you with cold clammy hands and a racing heart. I was completely captivated and enraptured in this story. Do yourself a favor and add it to your reading list. Thank you to Jaime Jo Wright, Bethany House Publishers, and TLC Book Tours for gifting me this phenomenal read.

"In 1910 Michigan, Perliett VanHilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor, George Wasziak, convinced she practices quackery. It doesn't help that her mother, Maribeth VanHilton, is a Spiritualist who regularly offers her services to help others speak to their dearly departed. But when Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she relies on both George and an intriguing newcomer for help.

In the present day, life has not developed the way Molly Wasziak dreamed. Facing depression after multiple miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband's purchase of a new farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a vintage web of deceptions, made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds in the old farmhouse.

Perliett 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 silence their truths forever?"

Say it with me: Spiritualists!

This book is very creepy! I read it very quickly, because it's one of those books that makes you want to know what is going to happen next!! It's a good story and a good mystery. It pretty much keeps you guessing.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance e-copy of this book! All opinions expressed are entirely my own

This book was beautifully written and trapped me between the pages. I will admit moments of terror as I read in bed at night, and even telling my husband how freaked out it was making me.

Being as this is the first book I’ve read by the author, I would love to dive into her others works. I’m not usually a fan of this time period (the early 1900s), but she wrote it in such a captivating manner.

I loved figuring out how the two timelines collided and was on the edge of my seat for a good third of the book as the clues pilled higher. This book is perfect for lovers of spooky reads, who are wanting a classic ghost story to keep you up at night.

Jaime Jo Wright knows how to write spooky tales. The Premonition at Withers Farm has just enough spook to keep you on edge while not being too scary for those who don’t have a taste for ghost stories.

Weaving in plenty of suspense in both Perliett’s and Molly’s stories, Jaime kept me hooked as the historical and contemporary mysteries unfolded. She offers plausible explanations for everything, so don’t let the discussion of ghosts put you off.

The contemporary storyline explores grief and depression, and I loved the romantic arc between Molly and her husband. I thought Wright did a great job exploring a struggling married couple. Molly and her best friend also have some good discussions about God and overcoming grief.

The historical storyline also explored grief as well as perception and the line between the spiritual and physical. I also enjoyed seeing Perliett’s romance develop, though I don’t want to give away who the romantic interest is.

Overall, The Premonition at Withers Farm is a suspenseful novel both historical and contemporary fans will love.

I was very excited to be on Jaime Jo Wright launch team for this book. I have to say this book is another Bestseller. Creepy, Page Turner, just in time for Halloween and Eerie Cornfields. that are not safe especially at night.
One of the main characters is Perliett Van Hilton-1910 Killbourn Michigan, who practices holistic medicine. While her mom is a spiritualist , who conjures up the dead through a seance. Her father who passed away was a devout church goer.
Two victims have been found near the farms and people think that it is the Cornfield Ripper. While walking home late one night, she hears laughter and sounds coming from the cornfield and is attacked and survived.
There are many suspects on who can be cornfield Ripper. A man named George Wasziak,- a doctor, who wants to protect her but doesn't approve of her mother's ways and Perliett practicing holistic medicine .
As long as the Cornfield Ripper is around all their lives are in Danger.

Present Day- Molly and Trent purchase the old Withers Farm. Both of them are from Killbourn. Molly starts to see ghosts and hear voices. She also doesn't like the fact that there are gravestones in the basement. A dead body is found near her property. It's a girl named January. Nobody knows why she is there . Molly starts asking questions about the farm and comes upon news about the murders and the cornfield Ripper.
This book is very well written and it will not disappoint you.

Wright is a master of suspense and atmosphere in this spooky tale. Some scenes were pretty intense and I loved the main character's gusto. The love interest ultimately felt forced to me but maybe for the time period it would have been believable. Ultimately this was a pageturner for me, I couldn't wait to see the outcome.

3.5 stars

If you're looking for a creepy, split-time novel, then this is a book for you to check out. Both storylines are well-written, and they will keep you guessing about what happened in the sleepy little town of Kilbourn. A great option for a spooky read for the Halloween season.

The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright is a fascinating dual-time look at the world of spiritualism and faith.

In 1910 we meet Perliett Van Hilton. Perliett's father was a believer, and when he passed, so did his influence over her mother. Maribeth's living was talking to the dead, and her actions throw Perliett's faith into question. Her mother is intent on helping Mrs. Withers, whose daughter (Eunice) was murdered. She is positive she can contact Eunice beyond the grave to expose her killer's identity.

Meanwhile, in the present day, Molly Waziak and her husband Trent have just purchased the old Wither's farmhouse. While dealing with severe depression, Molly struggles to adapt to the strange farmhouse and its secrets. It doesn't help when a search of their family tree turns up a century-old murder case.

I always expect a good scare from a Jaime Jo Wright book, and she delivered once again. I was torn by the subject matter as it seemed totally inappropriate in a Christian book. But, in this case, it worked. The question of life after death and the longing we feel to communicate with our deceased loved ones are examined from a spiritualist perspective through seances, channelling, and ghostly apparitions. But, in the end, as the author states, she believes in Jesus, and the pursuit of God will "result in an eventual knowing of what lies beyond the veil." This is something both Perliett and Molly discover as their lives hang in the balance.

The author also explores the area of postpartum depression with Molly's character. She did a fine job, and I applaud her accurate portrayal of what that feels and looks like, having experienced it myself.

If you enjoy a good scare and a mystery, I highly recommend you read The Premonition at Withers Farm.

I received a courtesy review copy from Bethany House Publishers through NetGalley for my honest review.

When I pick up a book by Jaime Jo Wright, I know it will be edgy, scary but also more to everything will be revealed.

Starting this book, I was considering continuing it, due to the subject matter of calling the dead to communicate with the dead, which according to the Bible is a sin, and also, the spiritual world is not something to play with.

“We disagree on most things, Perliett, but even you must admit there is danger in seeking after the dead. Their spirits. Whether from the devil himself or from his ambassadors here, who are very much alive and very deviant in their intent. Must you toy with either of them?”

Why did I keep reading then? Because of George. The author used the character George to show the truth of what God requires and because of his views and bringing the focus more on God and his truths, I kept reading. And, having read previous edgy books by Jaime Jo Wright, I knew there will be a reason for everything.

But I can tell you this. I think the line between life and the spiritual world is thin. I think it’s also something that engages our curiosity and could be extremely dangerous if we’re not cautious. Remember King Saul in the Bible? He could conjure the dead spirit of the prophet Samuel, but it wasn’t blessed by God.

Jaime Jo Wright delivered another great dual-time gothic murder mystery, where both time lines had me invested, scared, worried and smiling.

Yes, this one was definitely edgier and scarier than others with the subject line which might not be for everyone, but if you push through (maybe even skip those few scenes and really was only a few of trying to interacting with the dead) you will get to an ending where truths were revealed and everything fits together.

On another note, there was one very creepy character!

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

The Premonition at Withers Farm was a surprising read for me. Jaime Jo Wright is a new author to me and she writes an incredibly compelling story. The characters were interesting and I loved how Wright used the parallel story lines 100 years apart to bring life to the narrative.

While I do agree with the idea presented in the book that the spiritual realm is always closer than we believe, I struggled with how much focus was placed in this story on communicating with the dead.

The story is well written and pulled me in, but the subject matter left me uncomfortable at times.

Another dark, spooky thriller by Jaime Jo Wright! She is the master of weaving the past with the present keeping the reader on the edge of their seat and looking over their shoulders.

The Premonition of Withers Farm focuses on present day Molly who is struggling with depression and her marriage and feels as though she is seeing ghosts from the past and Perliett from the past who practices home remedies and struggles with her mother’s dappling into the spirit world. Both women find themselves in danger that they cannot find their own way out of.

Masterfully written to keep you guessing until the end! It explores many different subjects bringing them to light. A definite must read for split time and gothic lovers.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

The voices of the past cannot stay silent forever. Molly Wasziak and her husband buy Withers Farm in present day not realizing that it was known as "the murder house" back in 1910 when a serial killer was on the loose. Molly is grieving the loss of several babies and is suffering from depression. After a female body is discovered in a ditch near the farm she starts seeing "ghosts" and hearing things. Is she going crazy or are there supernatural happenings going on at the farm because of the events from 1910. This book is quite spooky and I read most of it during the daytime but oh what a great story of loss, grieving, healing, the supernatural, a serial killer and a great mystery to solve.

Jaime Jo Wright does it again! A split time novel in both 1910 and now that deals with suspicious murders that may be linked. The story in both time periods is riveting and keeps you guessing til the very end. In 1910, a murderer obsessed with a children's nursery rhyme is reeking havoc on the small town of Kilbourn. In the future, a murder happens not far from where the 1910 murders occurred and things may not be all that they seem in the sleepy town of Kilbourn. A wonderfully spooky story with unexpected endings.

"Was humankind merely a bucket of souls, pointing fingers at one another instead of at themselves and refusing to reconcile that they were innately not good to begin with?"

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

The Premonition at Withers Farm
by Jaime Jo Wright
Pub Date: October 11, 2022
Bethany House
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC. Daphne 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!
Dark, suspenseful, and decadently atmospheric, The Premonition at Withers Farm is an exceptionally satisfying read that weaves together past and present, light and dark, love and death. This was my first book by Wright, but it's definitely not going to be my last.

fiction,horror,romantic-suspense
5 stars

The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright was book 112 of 2022 for me. And throughout those 112 books, I have tried to read to read different genres. Nonfiction, fantasy, romantic suspense, and general fiction. Rarely reading two books of the same genre one after the other. I did not want sentiments about one book to affect my next one. I read The Premonition at Withers Farm after a romantic suspense novel. And good heavens, I loved this one—and that’s coming from someone who does not typically read horror novels. And liking them, much less recommending them? Forget it.

This book gave me chills. Physical chills. I read it with the television on, and I could not tell you what was playing. A movie? A baseball game? No idea. That is how much Wright pulled me in. She took away my breath, ripped it from my chest. A lump formed in my throat, and it never dissipated until I finished the novel. I am a fidget-er; I usually need something to do with my fingers, otherwise my brain will travel off to la la land, and I’ll skip from one subject to the next. Not with this novel. Instead of playing with my fidget toy, I clasped it with white knuckles as my eyes raced across pages. Desperately trying to absorb words as fast as I could.

It kept me awake, even after I finished the book. The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright is spooky, with ghosts, murders, and bodies piling up in the present day and in 1910. The dual storylines weave together flawlessly, a small town’s mysteries stretching across generations. I loved Molly and Perliett. Wright’s characters are perfectly imperfect, searching for their own answers as they struggle to solve the twisted murders that they are dropped into. Wright incorporates humor when she needs to break up the tension. I never thought I’d be so entertained by chickens!

The Premonition at Withers Farm is like visiting one of those haunted houses. You wait in line, pay the fee, and enter the front door. You know everything you see is fake. The body is not real. The “ghost” jumping out of a dark space is just a person in a mask. But even though you know everything is falsified, you start questioning your reality. Your nailbeds turn red and bleed as you pick at them, and you may throw a friend in front of you to defend yourself against the demons, ghosts, and ghoul-like clowns.

If you’re in the mood for an eerie, heart-twisting tale, The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright is the perfect Halloween read. And don’t worry, just like a haunted house, there is an ending. A conclusion (a good one!). You escape…eventually!

This is a creepy book that keep me on the edge of my seat and fearing bedtime! I don't love ghost stories but this novel was the one that changed my views. Perliett's arc gave me the mystery that I have grown to know and love from Jaime Jo Wright. Molly's story is the one that scared me with so many goosebumps and it made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. The mystery follows the events surrounding one farm and the people who live (or haunting!) there. Perliett was so interesting! I was terrified for her but I was also fully invested in her sleuthing. Molly was amazing as well. She is struggling with depression, a lacking marriage and the loss of pregnancies. Her story was incredible with all of these obstacles added to her new home. The way she reacted to the situations was so realistic! This was amazing and everyone should it!

Wow! Jamie Jo Wight did an excellent job on this book. I couldn’t put it down. The twists make it hard to determine the killer. I’m becoming a huge fan of dual timeline, Jamie does a great job.. I have read all but one of Jamie’s books and each one I finish is my new favorite.

“There was something special about friendship. The kind that didn’t come with conditions. The kind that was willing to take you as you were. Messed up. Mixed up. Medicated up. Whatever the combination.”

So many themes in this book along with an amazing story spanning generations. While I loved reading this book, I also appreciate the author’s honesty and openness in the Acknowledgments at the end. Thank you for that.

Molly and Perliett face challenges in their personal lives while battling the unknown and ne’er do-gooders. Even though their character is questioned and they feel incapable at times, they find resilience and faith in God.