The Shadow Girls: A gripping paranormal mystery thriller (A Rylan Flynn Mystery)

I open my eyes. The room is dark and I can see no windows, only stairs leading up to a metal trapdoor. From the shadows, a figure emerges. A little girl with long, pale hair. She smiles at me. “Are you my new mommy?” she says.\nA young woman is missing. And Rylan Flynn was the last person to see her alive.\nNobody has heard from Bess Freeman since Rylan saw her leaving a bar and walking into the night with a stranger. Normally quiet and shy, Bess would never skip out on her family and friends like this. The small town of Ashby is in shock.\nWhile the police struggle to find leads, it’s immediately clear to Rylan that this is no ordinary abduction. Her ability to see ghosts reveals sinister clues on all sides.\nIn the basement of an abandoned church, Rylan finds the spirit of another young woman who may be a victim. And when the police uncover human remains beneath a barn, a male figure watches them closely, then disappears.\nAshby’s handsome head detective, Ford Pierce, is as reluctant as ever to involve Rylan in the case.\nBut when another woman’s body is discovered hidden in a derelict family home, it’s clear that Bess is in mortal danger. And her time is running out.\nFor years, a killer has been lurking in Ashby, driven by a darkness that is more than human.\nDesperate to find Bess before another innocent life is lost, Rylan must work with Ford to unravel a dangerous web of lies. But is she drawing closer to the truth or walking into the killer’s trap?\nA gripping paranormal thriller packed with dark secrets, danger and slow-burning romance that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Wendy Wang, Heather Graham and Dean Koontz will love The Shadow Girls.\nSee why readers love The Shadow Girls:\n“Couldn’t put it down! It was absolutely addicting, kept me on the edge throughout the whole thing.” @jesse_readsitall, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“Wow. Book 1 was good, book 2 was excellent… About 70% in Rylan handled a situation that literally brought me to tears. I was sobbing. It was so good and so well written… I can’t wait for the next book… A must read for those who love this genre.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“I was instantly hooked. It had the hairs on my arms standing on end throughout… I can’t wait to see how that is all going to unfold!” @onceuponatimebookreviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“I love this series. So many great characters… Can't wait to see what happens next.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“I read this book in one sitting… current reads were thrown to the side.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“I was immediately taken in by the story, the characters and the writing style… I had a wonderful time reading it… 5 stars for this great story.” B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n“Fast paced, heart stopping… I didn’t guess the killer right which I love… Totally recommend if you want a good crime thriller.” Goodreads reviewer