Book Review: The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright

 


The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright 
5 Stars 

WHAT A GREAT STORY YALL! Jaime Jo does it AGAIN! I am always so invested in her stories. She knows how to write a great book to keep the reader engaged, and I love that. The Premonition at Withers Farm is a great blend of mystery, suspense and historical intrigue. She seamlessly weaves together two timelines that keep you hooked from page 1. Jaime Jo always has dual timeline in her stories and I LOVE how she interconnects the characters in each timeline. I also love how she combats the supernatural type elements with faith in God in her books. Very well done here!

In this story, we have present day - Molly Wasziak - who, alongside her husband Trent, moves to a remote farm in the countryside, hoping for a fresh start after a series of miscarriages they have experienced. However, the Withers Farm holds dark secrets and Molly's discovery of a connection to a series of unsolved murders from a century ago sets the stage for a chilling exploration of the farm's history. 

Then in the other timeline, set in the early 1900s, we follow Perliett Van Hilton, a self proclaimed rural healers. Her mother claims to be a "spiritualist" but the local doctor is convinced they are bother involved in quackery. We see Perliett become involved in a string of murders at Withers Farm. Her character is fascinating as she straddles the line between skepticism and belief. 

The story goes on from here and Jaime Jo pains a haunting and eerie atmosphere, creating complex characters who grapple with deep emotional wounds, making their journeys feel raw and authentic. The exploration of grief and faith in this book was phenomenally well done. 

Overall, this book is perfect for lovers of Christian suspense stories with eerie backdrops that aren't too scary but just the right among of mystery, history and faith. Highly recommend!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6522441041
Baker Book House (Recommended): https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/433715
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BGhe0O
 
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*content warnings for miscarriages, grief with the loss of a child, grief with the loss of a parent.

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