The Ghost Rock Mystery

I first read this book back in 1962. Every couple of years I will fetch it from the bookcase and cosy up on the couch. I still find it refreshingly suspenseful as have my children and now a grandchild. This most enjoyable mystery has brought pleasure to this household for over 40 years and will continue to do so. A wonderful book for anybodys collection.

Have you ever seen a ghost? If you have, then I highly recommend The Ghost Rock Mysteries by Mary C. Jane, especially if you like mysteries. A boy named Tommy and a girl named Janice visit their Aunt Annabel and their cousin Hubert. When they get there their neighbor tells them a story about a hungry man and his horse coming up to Aunt Annabel's house wanting food and warmth, but the people that owned the house before Aunt Annabel was mean and said no money, no food! So they shut the door. The next day they found the man and his horse in a ditch about 20 feet away from the house, DEAD! Their neighbor said it's thought that there's a rock in the field. If you walk by, it you can hear hoof beats. He also said that a year later, a wealthy man who had spent the night, drove his car about 20 feet, when suddenly he crashed in the ditch. The rich man was killed instantly. The next day the driver said he swerved to avoid a horse. The people searched for days on end but never found the horse. If I were you I would go to the local library and get this book right away. It's awesome!

A very entertaining story for young readers. A perfect mix of suspense and intrigue. Somewhat dated as this story was written in the 1950's but still has a contemporary tone. Can't wait to get a copy for my daughter. 08.08.08 Well my daughter is now 19 and every couple years she still will curl up with this book. A very simple but timeless story.