Reviewed by Nino Lobiladze for Readers' Favorite

Eleanor Raynett, or Ellie, is determined to start her life anew after a painful breakup with her boyfriend, who thinks she is boring. Ellie rents Flint Cottage in a small English village called Pumbledown. The house is old, and some rooms are strangely cold, but Ellie likes the cheap rent. Rumors about missing people who lived in Flint Cottage do not discourage her. Ellie's friendly neighbor, Alyson, sees two ghosts, and her husband, Troy, warns Ellie never to embark on a mysterious midnight train. Ellie gets messages asking for help, and a return ticket on the midnight train appears out of thin air. Even the handsome vicar, Dominic Fox-William, cannot persuade her to ignore the ghosts. Ellie takes her seat on the midnight train and learns about tragic events in Pumbledown long ago. While trying to help a family from another time, Ellie gets in trouble. Beware the Midnight Train by Anna Faversham will appeal to fans of mysteries, romance, time travel novels, and Christian fiction.

Beware the Midnight Train is a captivating story set in the 1970s and the Victorian era. A pinch of humor in Anna Faversham's writing style adds coziness to the narrative, which also has some riveting dark undertones. There is a puzzling mystery Ellie wants to solve at any cost. Her motives are important because her pride is wounded, and she is eager to prove to herself that she is not boring. This thirst for a dangerous adventure creates a conflict driving the swiftly paced narrative forward. Ellie is a complex heroine, and her relationship with Dominic significantly impacts her development as he guides her in the right direction. Faversham thoroughly explores the themes of revenge and forgiveness from a Christian viewpoint, helping us strengthen our faith. Readers who prefer classic ghost stories with dramatic twists and moral themes will like this engaging book.