Since Cass had a near-death experience, she has been able to sense the presence of ghosts. Even her best friend, Jacob, is the ghost who saved her when she was about to drown. Her parents, who don't know of her ability, just happen to be famous writers of ghost themed novels, so they are very excited when they are offered the opportunity to film a TV series about ghosts from around the world. Their first stop is Edinburgh, and Cass's parents are thrilled by the spooky atmosphere. Cass, however, is overwhelmed by the quantity and malevolence of the ghosts she senses in the city. For the first time she can't quite control the tug that tries to pull her toward the "in-between." Luckily she finds a girl in Edinburgh that shares her gift, and together and with the help of Jacob, they face the most malevolent Scottish ghost of all.
I was ready for a something different and found it in this decent middle grade paranormal thriller. It reminded me a little of Lockwood and Co, but not quite as intense. The relationship between Cass and Jacob is complicated, but they have good chemistry while staying squarely in the friend-zone. The book is clean, exciting, and there are good spooky scenes. The author also sneaks in a lot of interesting information about Edinburgh and Scottish culture (though I didn't fact check to see how much was accurate). It was just what I was looking for after reading two nonfictions and a sappy western. I will probably read more in the series. (2018, 304 p)
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