A new entry in the Camino series, this is another page turner. Opening with the wedding of Mercer and Thomas, she is given a book to take on her honeymoon. After reading it, Mercer becomes fascinated with the story of Lovely Jackson, descendant of enslaved people, who had created an isolated settlement on DARK ISLAND.

The timing is perfect, just as a developer is trying to build a mega-resort on this now deserted island. It is an opportunity for Grisham to bring the ownership of the island to court. This is something he does in a compelling manner. Though there are many people involved, the story is easy to follow. Grisham pulls all of the pieces together with a very satisfactory ending.

My only problem with this novel is that it works beautifully for those of us familiar with the characters, but might be confusing as a stand-alone.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and enjoy a new Grisham novel.

John Grisham has given us Lovely Jackson - a heroine we can cheer for in Camino Ghosts . In a dynamic story of the beginnings of the African slave trade through the present day, the reader is immersed in the cruelty involved in the treatment of those sold into slavery and in corporate greed in the present day. The characters are well developed and the writing is superb. Whether or not you believe in witchcraft and curses, you will be totally absorbed by this effective (albeit fictional) account.

This book is highly recommended and I thank NetGalley and Doubleday Books for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication. Special thanks to Mr. Grisham for writing this astounding, interesting and educational book.

For me, signs of a good book are that I’m sad the story ended and that the tale will linger in my soul. Camino Ghosts meets that definition.

Camino Ghosts is a sensitively written perspective of a very different culture that was respected and honored throughout the novel. Beautifully set on remote Florida islands and populated with characters that would be delightful to meet, this is an engrossing read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Doubleday Books for the opportunity to read this wonderful ARC.