Rating: 
Summary: Lighter than air
Review: This so-called ghost story sounded really enticing on the surface, but it remained a superficial read from start to finish. The characters are all cliches, and the plot is as obvious as Mrs. Hysop's purple marking pen. In fact, I think I liked the ghost better than anyone else in this novel, with the exception of the dog.Sure, there is a ghost, but I would not call this a ghost story. The ghost is peripheral to the real story, which is how a woman's past comes back to haunt her. As someone in a previous review pointed out, the main character is a shallow yuppie who evokes little or no sympathy in the reader. And what makes it worse is that Rogan is a skillful writer with some degree of talent, but she'd put it to better use by developing some meaty characters.
Rating: 
Summary: predictable and full of cliches
Review: This was just an ok book if you are desperate for something to read. It was not at all thought-provoking and was full of stereotypes: the liberal, urban Jew - the uptight WASP - the soul talking, sassy black woman - the womanizing jock, etc., etc. The villain of the story could be picked out of the line-up after a few pages. To all this, add a cop-out ending and you have a very unimaginative story that has been told much better elsewhere.
Rating: 
Summary: Really keeps you guessing who the tormenter is...
Review: What a great mystery. Although I had an idea who the "bad guy" was early on, the writer had me second guessing as she brought out new characters. The ghost gave a nice twist to the story too. Would have liked to see more interaction here. This book was a selection for our newly formed book club. I'll definitely read more of Barbara Rogan.
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