A Touch of Ruckus

By Ash Van Otterloo

A hidden gift unleashes ghosts with a dire warning. Can secrets stay buried, or will truth tear a family apart?

4.2/5 Goodreads · 164 ratings

240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Tennessee Lancaster's secret ability to access memories through touch takes a chilling turn when she accidentally releases a ghost with a warning of impending danger. As her family seeks a fresh start in the mountains, Tennie must navigate her newfound friendship with Fox, who is eager to explore the supernatural. But as more spirits are freed, Tennie faces a choice: conceal the truth or risk shattering her family's fragile peace. In a tale of magic and mystery, Tennie must confront the ghosts of the past and decide if revealing secrets is worth the chaos it may cause.

From the publisher

A laugh-out-loud, ghostly Southern mystery that’s perfect for fans of Cassie Beasley and Natalie Lloyd.Tennessee Lancaster has a hidden gift. She can pry into folks’ memories with just a touch of their belongings. It’s something she’s always kept hidden – especially from her big, chaotic family. Their lives are already chock-full of worries about Daddy’s job and Mama’s blues without Tennie rocking the boat.But when the Lancasters move to the mountains for a fresh start, Tennie’s gift does something new. Instead of just memories, her touch releases a ghost with a terrifying message: Trouble is coming. Tennie wants to ignore it. Except her new friend Fox – scratch that, her only friend, Fox – is desperate to go ghost hunting deep in the forest. And when Tennie frees even more of the spirits, trouble is exactly what she gets… and it hits close to home. The ghosts will be heard, and now Tennie must choose between keeping secrets or naming an ugly truth that could tear her family apart.Magic and mayhem abound in this spooky story about family legacies, first friendships, and how facing the ghosts inside can sometimes mean stirring up a little bit of ruckus.

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