Ghost of a Chance (Karma Marx Mystery)

Fantastic and can’t wait for the sequel I hear she plans to write

There is a reason why this was originally published under another name.

It's never fun seeing an ex but even worse being locked in a house with one who just doesn't get you are done. Add in some unusual guest, a surly teen, and a murder and you have one great story.

I FOUND MY REREAD OF GHOST OF A CHANCE TO BE:
*The book I’ve been trying to place for the last few weeks.
*Just as charming the second time around.
*Full of Katie’s signature humor.

YOU MAY OR MAY NOW KNOW THIS, BUT I AM A MEMBER OF KATIE MACALISTER’S OFFICIAL STREET TEAM.

Our current mission is to write a review of Ghost of a Chance, a recently re-release novel, and share it on retail websites. I originally read this book back in 2013, and on so helpfully left only a starred review. Which meant, reread time!

ORIGINALLY….

For several weeks, the plot of this book was running through my head. It wasn’t until I started reading Ghost of a Chance that I figured it out. I remembered liking the book. I remembered the big basement scene, I remembered Adam’s job title, and I remembered the scene at the very end.

But that was all.

SO I DOVE INTO MY REREAD AS QUICKLY AS I COULD.

Overall I think this is one of those books that I enjoyed more the second time around. Originally I gave this book three stars, this time around I’m going to say somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars.

Ghost of a Chance was a fast read.

Though the story was relatively simple, it was pretty entertaining. The story moves pretty quickly and doesn’t have any “dragging” moments to hold it back. I finished the book in one sitting, and found myself disappointed that there wasn’t a second book to learn about Karma’s next misadventure.

Ghost of a Chance was full of Katie MacAlister’s signature brand of humor, from the exasperating Spider to the charmingly naïve young Polter with the ever changing name. Which meant I laughed pretty much nonstop while reading. Dragons are what initially drew me to Katie’s books (let’s be real here, I’m a tad obsessed with them) but it was the humor, so much like my own, that really kept me coming back for more.

KATIE MACALISTER CREATES WONDERFUL CHARACTER FOR HER STORIES.

I loved the main character in Ghost of a Chance.

Karma was a smart woman. She may have made some bad choices in her life (Spider, anyone?) and others have made decisions on her behalf that have led to consequences she had to face, but she wasn’t just going to let the unpleasantness of life walk all over her.

She’s dealt with a several of life’s less than pleasing situations that were forced upon her, but she didn’t give up fighting for herself or for those she was charged with protecting. You couldn’t help but hope she succeeded.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT ANY KATIE MACALISTER BOOK IS THE SECONDARY CHARACTERS.

Katie excels at creating them. They’re always fun and fleshed out. They’re never just background noises or plot devices. You always want to know more about them.

OVERALL
Overall, I highly enjoyed my reread of Ghost of a Chance. I have no idea if Katie MacAlister ever plans to release more books focused on Karma or not, but if she does, I will read them.

QUOTATIONS
"I talk. I know I'm talking, because I can hear my voice, but no one listens." (page 66)

"'Things will look better in the morning, right?'
'I've always found they look worse.'" (page 182)

"Just because I haven't lived your life doesn't mean I can't empathize." (page 202)

Who doesn't love a good mystery, especially when you add typical Katie Mac flair. Don't pass this one up, you will love it guaranteed!

This book kept me interested from start to finish. Normally I guess who did the murderous deed before I get to end and it's revealed but this kept me wondering until the end. I'm not really surprised though because I always enjoy Katie's books and find her style of writing hilarious. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting a whodunit with a good amount of humor. If you're like me you'll enjoy it the whole way through.

I had never seen this book of Katie's but it was quirky and funny and full of ghosts and Polters and other paranormal entities. A murder occurs and a house is sealed by paranormal measures for 12 hours as the occupants try to discover the culprit before the paranormal police arrive. It is an earlier book of Katie's so maybe not as developed as her later books but I still liked it and would love to see more with these characters.

I enjoyed reading Ghost of a Chance by Katie MacAlister writing as Kate Marsh. It was a light, fun read, and I enjoyed the amusing dialog between characters. The interaction between Karma, her father, and Pixie was comical, as were the name changes Pixie came up with. And the imps! I loved the imps! I wish there were more imps! It was an interesting story concept, and I look forward to more in this series down the road. Katie MacAlister is one of my favorite authors and hasn’t disappointed me yet

I just sat and read the whole book Ghost of a Chance in one sitting because I couldn't put it down! What an awesome book! It's got ghosts, imps, poltergeists, goddesses, seances, murder, drama up the wing wang! Tons of humor too! It drags you in and just doesn't let you go until the final page! I can't wait for book 2! Hurry Katie, I need to know what happens next!!

In this book you are introduced to Karma Marx, who is a cleaner of transmortis anomalies, which I come to think of as otherworldly entities. Along with learning about all of the transmortis anomalies within the book, you are introduced to characters such as an angry teenager full of angst, a cheating husband named Spider, and a quirky father. Karma definitely has her hands full in this book but it is wonderful watching it all unfold.
Like all of Katie MacAlister's books, I thoroughly enjoyed Ghost of a Chance. I loved to read about yet another view to a side of the Otherworld that we have not seen in her other books. Ghost of a Chance is full of mystery and secrets. I would definitely recommend this book to any fan of Katie's books or anyone who enjoys and interesting mystery.