The Haunting of Caligo Farm is the third installment of The Ghost Ring Series by Tom Hoffman. Paranormal investigators Simon Moody and Clara Barley have another fascinating mystery on their hands when they discover the ghost of a former Harvard student in Clara's dorm room. The two friends uncover a love story that ended tragically in 1841. After visiting the Scott Gallery exhibit of Edmund Wilder's paintings, Simon and Clara encounter the ghost of Silas A. Morgan, an artist who was murdered in the 1930s while working on the painting titled Brother Adam's Farmhouse. Following one clue after another and equipped with an ancient ghost ring, Simon and Clara embark on a quest to find out who killed Brother Adam and Silas Morgan. But there is another layer to the story.

The Ghost Ring: The Haunting of Caligo Farm is the perfect paranormal mystery novel to start the new year. With each turn of the page, it seems there is a newer mystery to be revealed in this captivating tale of two paranormal investigators who stop at nothing once they have a case to solve. Tom Hoffman has masterfully brought together the genres of sleuth mystery and paranormal thriller in a story that offers thrills, suspense, and intrigue galore. Using multiple plot threads, the author weaves an intricately crafted narrative that gets its hooks in you from the first page and keeps you invested until the last. The chemistry between Simon and Clara is undoubtedly the main draw of this series. But I also enjoyed the quirky side characters who added their own charm to the tale. Recommended to young adult paranormal mystery lovers!

In The Ghost Ring: The Haunting of Caligo Farm by Tom Hoffman, Simon and Clara received an invitation from Simon’s aunt to attend an exhibition of Edmund Wilder’s artwork. Among the pieces was an unfinished painting of a haunted old farmhouse, and Simon and Clara witnessed the ghost of the artist attempting to finish it. There were rumors surrounding a gruesome murder. The farmhouse’s owner had been killed, and someone from the farm had mysteriously disappeared. The painter behind the artwork was Silas A. Morgan, but there was no clue about the farmhouse's location. Simon and Clara’s quest to find the farmhouse brought them to Caligo Farm, where they discovered that Brother Adam had established the property. Brother Adam transformed the farm into a sanctuary for those who had lost their employment and savings, yet little was known about his origins.

The Ghost Ring: The Haunting of Caligo Farm by Tom Hoffman was a thrilling read filled with excitement. The writing style captivated me from the beginning to the end. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and I flipped through the pages as fast as possible. There were amusing moments that made me laugh aloud, providing relief from the more serious themes. The unexpected twists frequently caught me off guard, shifting my focus to the next possible suspect. Each character, including the ghosts, felt authentic and had a distinctive background. Simon and Clara make a fantastic team, each enhancing the other's skills during their investigations. The story was beautifully crafted and contained all the elements of an exceptional mystery that will linger in my mind for a long time.

In The Ghost Ring: The Haunting of Caligo Farm by Tom Hoffman, Simon Moody and Clara Barley possess the Sacred Shadow Ring of Persephone, which allows them to communicate with and see ghosts. Clara discovers that her dorm room in college is haunted by a ghost from the 1800s. Using their psychic abilities, they uncover that the ghost is Henry, a mathematics student from Harvard who was strangled the night before he was to elope with his lover. His murderer was never found, and an uncracked cipher is the only clue left behind. As they work to solve this mystery, they are confronted with another case: the murder of Brother Adams, a pioneer of Caligo Farm who provided reprieve during the Great Depression. Adams' death was followed by the mysterious disappearance of a painter, who now haunts his unfinished painting at the local museum. Can Simon and Clara solve these two perplexing cases while balancing college life?

The Haunting of Caligo Farm is the third book in the Ghost Ring series. It can be enjoyed independently, though it includes plenty of backstory from the previous books. Readers will love Simon and Clara—paranormal investigators and lovebirds—with their inside jokes and playful banter. Simon is a freshman studying quantum physics, while Clara majors in psychology. Together, they use their expertise to understand their rare abilities. Alternating between Harvard and their small town, Caligo Falls, they have ghosts to free and murders to solve. Tom Hoffman's book is perfect for fans of paranormal stories, murder mysteries, and historical cold cases.

Tom Hoffman’s The Ghost Ring: The Haunting of Caligo Farm centers around the adventures of Simon Moody and Clara Barley, amateur enthusiasts and novice investigators in the paranormal world. Clara’s Harvard dorm room is haunted by the spirit of Henry Whitmore, a student murdered in 1841. As Simon and Clara visit an art exhibition in Manhattan, showcasing Edmund Wilder's recently discovered work, they encounter a spectral figure trying to complete a painting he started in 1934, the year he was murdered. Several coincidences lead the investigators to delve into the two mysterious murders that appear to be connected. Clara’s supernatural insights and Simon’s ghost ring, a legacy from Edmund’s grandfather, enable them to see and interact with lost ghosts and travel back in time to investigate the first murder and trace the path to the second.

The Ghost Ring promises an enthralling paranormal novel that will keep thriller fans hooked. This story highlights Tom Hoffman's inventive talent, weaving a methodical plot that neatly unwinds the secrets of an enigma. The straightforward narrative captivates readers, leaving them curious about how the various events are intertwined. At its core, the novel is propelled by its characters, with the two protagonists showing steadfast commitment to their mission. Murder, secrets, soul liberation, and perseverance are the central themes, intricately woven throughout the plot with paranormal suspense and mystery. While targeted at young adults, this novel will engage all readers who love paranormal detective-style thrillers, with intriguing clues uncovered as the story progresses. The Ghost Ring is imaginative and satisfying!