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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
In Caretaker: The Goodpasture Chronicles by R.J. Halbert, the loss of her mother and a miscarriage devastated Lyana Keane. Lyana yearned to move on from her pain and continue with life. Desperate for a new beginning, she discovered the ideal house in Littleton, New Hampshire. Lyana, her husband Ian, and their children were eager to see the Farr Hill mansion. Twelve-year-old Zach and fifteen-year-old Ariel could not wait to move in and explore the property, despite the gloomy ambiance and constant fog surrounding the home. The family was required to share a portion of the land with a mysterious caretaker as a condition of the sale. The Keane family discovered they had a deeper connection to their house than they ever imagined when they dug into its mysteries.
Caretaker by R.J. Halbert was intriguing and complex. I was hooked from the start and could not put it down, too afraid I would miss something. The story was fast-paced and filled with mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. The house and small-town community descriptions were true to life, and I felt part of it. The characters were well-developed, and each had a back story. Lyana struggled with everything that had happened in her past, but her husband and children were supportive. Each family member had a unique experience of the house, which added to the suspense. The plot was masterfully crafted, beginning and concluding with an interesting historical detail. I really enjoyed reading this story and cannot wait for the next book.
