About the Book
The second book in the Ghost Roads series returns to the highways of America, where hitchhiking ghost Rose Marshall continues her battle with her killer--the immortal Bobby Cross.
Once and twice and thrice around,
Put your heart into the ground.
Four and five and six tears shed,
Give your love unto the dead.
Seven shadows on the wall,
Eight have come to watch your fall:
One’s for the gargoyle, one’s for the grave,
And the last is for the one you’ll never save.
For Rose Marshall, death has long since become the only life she really knows. She’s been sweet sixteen for more than sixty years, hitchhiking her way along the highways and byways of America, sometimes seen as an avenging angel, sometimes seen as a killer in her own right, but always Rose, the Phantom Prom Date, the Girl in the Green Silk Gown.
The man who killed her is still out there, thanks to a crossroads bargain that won’t let him die, and he’s looking for the one who got away. When Bobby Cross comes back into the picture, there’s going to be hell to pay—possibly literally.
Rose has worked for decades to make a place for herself in the twilight. Can she defend it, when Bobby Cross comes to take her down? Can she find a way to navigate the worlds of the living and the dead, and make it home before her hitchhiker’s luck runs out?
There’s only one way to know for sure.
Nine will let you count the cost:
All you had and all you lost.
Ten is more than time can tell,
Cut the cord and ring the bell.
Count eleven, twelve, and then,
Thirteen takes you home again.
One’s for the shadow, one’s for the tree,
And the last is for the blessing of Persephone.
Once and twice and thrice around,
Put your heart into the ground.
Four and five and six tears shed,
Give your love unto the dead.
Seven shadows on the wall,
Eight have come to watch your fall:
One’s for the gargoyle, one’s for the grave,
And the last is for the one you’ll never save.
For Rose Marshall, death has long since become the only life she really knows. She’s been sweet sixteen for more than sixty years, hitchhiking her way along the highways and byways of America, sometimes seen as an avenging angel, sometimes seen as a killer in her own right, but always Rose, the Phantom Prom Date, the Girl in the Green Silk Gown.
The man who killed her is still out there, thanks to a crossroads bargain that won’t let him die, and he’s looking for the one who got away. When Bobby Cross comes back into the picture, there’s going to be hell to pay—possibly literally.
Rose has worked for decades to make a place for herself in the twilight. Can she defend it, when Bobby Cross comes to take her down? Can she find a way to navigate the worlds of the living and the dead, and make it home before her hitchhiker’s luck runs out?
There’s only one way to know for sure.
Nine will let you count the cost:
All you had and all you lost.
Ten is more than time can tell,
Cut the cord and ring the bell.
Count eleven, twelve, and then,
Thirteen takes you home again.
One’s for the shadow, one’s for the tree,
And the last is for the blessing of Persephone.
Why I Need It
First of all, it's Seanan McGuire... that should be all the explanation I need, lol. I didn't know there was going to be a continuation of Rose's story, so I got super excited when I saw there was a sequel to Sparrow Hill Road. I don't read a lot of "ghost stories" but I really enjoyed the first book and can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this one!
What book are you eagerly anticipating?
Seanan McGuire seems to have so many interesting books going on these days. I love how prolific she is!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly keep up with all of her books lately, lol. Thanks for stopping by, Greg! Happy reading! :)
DeleteSounds really good. I will have to check into the first book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by, Jenea! Have a great rest of the week! Happy reading! :)
DeleteAn unexpected continuation is a great surprise! There are so many great books released/releasing this month!
ReplyDeleteIt's the best kind of surprise when that happens! Thanks for visiting, Suzie! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThis author is quite prolific - and I love it. I'm always on board for a book by her!
ReplyDeleteI am too! She's one of my favorites. Thanks for coming by, Barb! Happy reading! :)
DeleteI want to read this one, too! :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds amazing, right? Thanks for stopping by, Lark! Happy reading! :)
DeleteOooh! This sounds like an interesting read! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Seanan McGuire's books are always interesting, that's for sure. Thanks for visiting, Ronyell! Happy reading! :)
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