 Author: Jaime Jo Wright Genre: Dual-time Gothic Mystery/Suspense Pages: 352 Release Date: April 1, 2025 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Where the lighthouse no longer illuminates, ghostly lore and legends emerge . . . 1874 A battered woman awakens atop a forgotten gravesite by Lake Superior's southern shore. Identified only by the locket around her neck inscribed with the name Rebecca, she seeks refuge with an elderly lighthouse keeper. But as Rebecca struggles to remember who she is, she finds herself haunted by the lingering memories of Annabel, a mysterious woman who perished in the lake's unforgiving waves years earlier. With the spirit of Annabel seemingly reawakened, and an unknown adversary on the hunt to silence Rebecca once and for all, more is at stake than reclaiming her own memories. Rebecca must reclaim Annabel's as well. Present Day Author and researcher Shea Radclyffe escapes to the lighthouse outside a historic Michigan mining town to seek clarity about her failing marriage. Instantly drawn to the lighthouse's landlord, Shea contends with the legend of Annabel's vengeful ghost and a superstitious community that has buried the truth about a current murder. As the secrets harbored around Annabel's lighthouse unravel, Shea must navigate a fight between torn loyalty, self-discovery, and the haunting forces of love. . . . demanding vengeance for secrets that should have drowned a century before.
 Reviewer: Raechel Helwig The cover of Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse represents the story so well. Haunting and alive, enticing readers to slip right into the pages. I loved that it takes place around Lake Superior. I feel like the lake is basically its own character, and I am always here for that. While reading, I was easily transported to its shores alongside the characters. Just as with every other Jaime Jo Wright book I’ve read, Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse has the perfect eerie vibe without being overly creepy, and both aspects of the split timeline stories are equally intriguing and captivating. The beginning has some slower set up, but once we get deeper into the novel, the plot thickens and it is hard to not keep turning those pages. In the historical timeline, Rebecca struggles to remember anything around the traumatic experiences surrounding her. I immediately felt drawn to her story, very curious to discover her history alongside her. In the contemporary thread, Shea is digging through the lore and legend that surrounds Annabel’s Lighthouse while also sorting through her marriage. I found both main heroines realistic and, while not always personally relatable to me, easy to understand and root for them to find their peace. I’m very glad to add this one to my shelf of other Wright novels! This book was provided courtesy of Bethany House through Interviews & Reviews. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts expressed are entirely my own.  Reviewer: Monica Huyser Do you like a good ghost story? Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse is Jaime Jo Wright’s latest novel, and it features a ghost named Annabel. Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse is a dual-timeline novel. The book starts off in the late 1800s with Rebecca, who is lost and has amnesia. Readers first meet Rebecca on Annabel’s grave. Those who live in the lighthouse struggled to keep Rebecca safe, as there were still evil people out to get her. In the present-day timeline, author and researcher Shea Radclyffe is staying at the lighthouse to research about Annabel and to write a book. If she is honest, she is also struggling with her marriage to Pete, and she isn’t sure what to do about it. Then Pete shows up at the lighthouse to help her with some car repairs—and maybe help her solve the mystery surrounding her. Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse is a book that is fraught with mystery and angst in both timelines. I didn’t figure out all the mysteries on either side of the timeline until near the end. Wright did a good job of weaving the mystery. The ghost of Annabel is also part of both timelines. There are also themes of redemption and forgiveness in this book, but not a lot of faith elements. At the same time, there is a heavy load of family dysfunction in both time-lines throughout the book. There are some difficult things that happen in the time-line of the 1800s that may be difficult to read for those who have been abused in any way. The themes in both timelines are darker throughout much of the book, but light does win in the end in both eras. There are also questions at the back of Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse, which would be good for those using this book in a book club. I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews. All opinions are my own. Reviewer: Paula Shreckhise Shea Raddclyffe journeyed to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior to stay at a lighthouse whose history is steeped in legend. She is researching a book and delves into the mysterious background of Annabel and her lighthouse. She is also seeking to put distance between her and her husband Pete, and contemplating why they have grown apart. The more she digs into the details, the more mysterious it gets, especially when she discovers information about a lady named Rebecca that nobody wants to talk about. Information that leads to a recent mysterious death and subsequent danger for Shae and Pete. The author seamlessly weaves two timelines together with poetic language that causes the reader to think of relationships and the consequences of selfish actions. But she also points to selfless love and commitment. “Sometimes steady was comforting. Sometimes the mundane was reliable. Sometimes always-there was the most romantic thing anyone could ever be for someone.” This was an absolutely stunning novel that had me mesmerized by the legend of Annabel and the danger surrounding Shea as she took a closer look at the mystery. A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House through Interviews & Reviews. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone. Reviewer: Adriann Harris Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse, a stupendous gothic ghost-murder mystery by Jaime Jo Wright, with a mind-blowing ending, will keep you totally captivated from beginning to end! Set on the shore of Lake Superior, Wright pens a unique duel-timeline lighthouse story, written from the viewpoint of an author doing research for a new book. Loved her nod to her first book, The House on Foster Hill, making this story even more realistic. Having a slower build than other books by Wright adds to the suspense, while storms, thrashing waves, and ghost sightings add to the creepiness she is known for. Secrets and some very unexpected twists and turns in both timelines kept me reading long into the night. Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse, based on legend and lore, is a chilling story that readers who love mysteries will not want to miss. I am looking forward to reading what this amazing author writes next. A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House Publishers via NetGalley through Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to write a favorable review, and all opinions are my own. Reviewer: Linda Klager I wanted to read this book because I am fascinated by lighthouses. There is a song about Jesus being our lighthouse, and it comforts me. This book had a lot of mystery and suspense. A woman in 1874 by the name of Rebecca was badly bruised and found on top of Annabel’s gravestone. She could not remember her name and was only identified by her necklace. Men were chasing her, and she barely escaped them. An aged lighthouse keeper brought her to the lighthouse to recover. You can imagine how frightened was Rebecca. As the story unfolded, she was not the only one to fear danger. In present-day, Shea Radclyffe is troubled because her marriage is faltering. She decides to rent the lighthouse to think things over and write a story about Annabel and her lighthouse. There were two deaths in years past at the lighthouse. Shea is trying to solve the mysteries behind these deaths. She is met with opposition and threats to her life. Also, her husband shows up and is also in danger. The photo on the cover of this book shows huge waves and wooded areas behind the lighthouse. It gives you a spooky feeling and reminds you of what others said happened there. Jaime Jo Wright is a great storyteller of unusual events. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion. Reviewer: Laura J. Davis The Tempest in Annabel’s Lighthouse by Jaime Jo Wright is a gripping dual-time gothic mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the wee hours of the morning. Set in a lighthouse on Lake Superior in 1874, we meet a badly beaten Rebecca who is found by Edgar, an elderly lighthouse keeper. Rebecca has no memory of who had attacked her and why. Edgar takes her to the lighthouse for her protection. It isn’t long before Rebecca hears the stories of Annabel, the ghost who haunts the lighthouse. And from what Rebecca can tell, she isn’t too friendly. In the present day, we meet Shea, a writer. She wants to write a story about the lore and legend of Annabel but also take some time to reevaluate her marriage to her husband Pete. As Shea digs into the area's history and Annabel, she soon finds that someone in the community is unhappy about her digging into the past. The author excels at “creepy” and while the story is about Annabel, who haunts the lighthouse, it is the character of Rebecca in 1874, that pushes the story forward. Her sweet, innocent nature combined with her lack of memory and the trauma she endured was a puzzle that kept me reading. I should mention that this book has some violence, so if you have suffered abuse, it might be a trigger for you. Unfortunately, Shea was the one aspect of this novel that had me rolling my eyes. Her completely selfish attitude toward her husband and his obvious attempts to be there for her made me dislike her character immediately. However, she was relentless in digging up dirt surrounding the lighthouse and she also helped push events forward. While I thought I had everything figured out in the story, I was delighted to find out how wrong I was! The last page absolutely stunned me and if you are one of those people who skips to the last page to read it before you even begin the book, do yourself a favour and don’t or you will spoil the whole thing for yourself. You have been warned! The Tempest in Annabel’s Lighthouse is an engrossing dual-time gothic ghost tale filled with heartache, love, and self-discovery. I highly recommend it. I received an advanced reader’s copy through Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for my honest review. Reviewer: Elizabeth Eckmeyer Jamie Jo Wright has done it again. Every single book so far has been phenomenal! She is my absolute favorite dual-time author. I will say this is the first book I didn’t get creepy feelings while unveiling the mystery, but it was good all the same. Rebecca wakes up running in the woods. She has no idea who she is or where she came from. When she is found by the lighthouse keeper, she starts her journey of discovering who she is. Shea is a writer in a struggling marriage. She came to Annabelle’s lighthouse to discover the truth of the past, to write a new book. She gets more than she bargained for when someone wants to keep Annabelle’s past a secret. Annabelle is a legend and lore in Silvertown. Who she is and how she died is a mystery. She is known to haunt the lighthouse past and present. This book has all the mystery and intrigue to make a good mystery. There are so many twists and turns. As always with Jamie Jo Wright, I didn’t know the truth until the last chapters. Her work is always worth the read! A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley. All opinions are mine alone. Reviewer: Mindy Houng “What are memories if they are only to be lost, and what is the lost unless it has potential to once again be found?” It’s another stunning novel from Jaime Jo Wright. Set along the coast of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, this intriguing ghost-murder mystery will grab you from the very beginning. To be inside a lighthouse on the shore of Lake Superior is quite a treat. It’s not as eerie as the author’s books can be, but the fascinating pull of lore and legend of ghosts and cold cases that has become the author’s signature is still brilliant. I loved traveling between Rebecca’s story in 1874 and Shea’s story in the present time. The plot is complex with lots of twists and turns and I really enjoyed putting the pieces together with Shae and Pete. Rebecca’s story was more like watching a movie and trying to figure out what was happening to the poor girl with amnesia. Shea’s story was more relatable and touchable with her career ambitions and deteriorating marriage. Romance was subtle in the story, as Shea and Pete had fallen away from romance. But they discover the true meaning of love through their harrowing journey - love that is sacrificial, constant, and steadfast. If you enjoy a dual-time mystery, you will absolutely love this book. Jaime Jo Wright never disappoints. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own. Reviewer: Deanne Patterson Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse is another book by Jaime Jo Wright. This one doesn’t have the degree of creepiness some of the other books have, but it’s just as good. This one has a slower build up than her previous books. The locals keep the ghostly legend alive of the haunted lighthouse. Taking place in two time periods, this time slip takes place on the southern shores of Lake Superior. The setting of the wild storms and crashing waves against the shores sets the book up for the perfect haunting story. Lighthouses are fascinating with many things, both good and bad, connected with them, ships coming in and rescues. There are many secrets in both time periods and some unexpected family drama. When the story got going, there were some very unexpected twists and turns that kept me reading late into the night, as it always is with the author’s books. I love a lighthouse story, and this one kept my attention. I excitedly look forward to whatever the author will have out next. I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House through Interviews & Reviews and NetGalley for my honest opinion. Reviewer: Lori Parrish
Wow! Wow! This is her best story yet! I loved this story so much that I was sad when it ended. Definitely Jaime Jo Wright style for sure! I normally don’t leave a quote, but I will for this book because it spoke loud and clear to me. Appreciate and love those around you. Tomorrow isn’t promised. “The fact is, when you let yourself get in the way, you cheat not only yourself but those around you of the chance to love you.” Lots of great stuff going on here that keeps your attention all the way through. This story will have you in all kinds of emotions. It sure did me! I didn’t know what to say about Rebecca’s father. What a horrible man! I didn’t like him or his cronies from the get go. What a great family history too! I loved how it all ties together. At first I was confused, but as I read on, it became clearer. Mystery, family secrets, and redemption. Amazing and quite an adventure, too. A story that will keep you thinking about it long after it’s over. My favorite thing about the story was the lighthouse! I love stories that center on lighthouses. Wright did a wonderful job of keeping me guessing who all was behind the goings on. I was definitely surprised! In fact, I was floored. Wow! 5 stars for drawing me in immediately. Annabel still isn’t letting me go. I will buy this one when it becomes available. I highly recommend it! My thanks to Bethany House Publishers for a copy of this book via NetGalley and Interviews & Reviews. Leave a Reply. |
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