Haunted
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Introducing Mark Dawson, professional supernatural investigator and his sister, Jane. Together, they are hired to investigate a house owned by Lauren and John Benson.
Knowing nothing about the house or its history, Mark and Jane offer to stay for a couple of weeks to really find out what they're dealing with.
What they don't know is that the house holds a dark secret. Long ago, a tragedy happened in the house.
Lies, mystery and danger entwine in a case so terrifying, that Mark questions whether he and Jane should help this poor family, or leave.
Open your eyes,
Don't ignore the screams.
Listen to your heart,
Not everything's what it seems....
Book 1
The Dawson Files
Copyright© Olivia Chidiac-2016
All Rights Reserved
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