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Ghosts of Mateguas: A Mateguas Island Novel (The Mateguas Island Trilogy Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Linda Watkins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 98 ratings
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The body of a young girl, found floating in the icy waters of Scarborough Marsh...
Six men, over a span of thirty-five years, disappear without a trace...
A harbinger of evil, so ancient it defies memory, surfaces on the rocky shores of Mateguas...

Journey, with Karen and her family, back to the mythos, passion, and magic, and join her as she seeks to finally lay to rest the ... GHOSTS OF MATEGUAS.

GHOSTS OF MATEGUAS is the third full-length novel in highly acclaimed, award-winning, MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES.

2017 FINALIST IN "THRILLERS," Book Excellence Awards
2017 FINALIST IN HORROR/SUSPENSE - IAN Book of the Year Awards..

"Ghosts of Mateguas joins others in the Mateguas Island saga in providing the third novel in a series that excels in blending supernatural forces with a family's relationships and the lure of an island which has changed all their lives ... Ghosts of Mateguas offers a compelling saga of grief, guilt, and perseverance that deftly combines suspense with supernatural intrigue. Prior fans of the series, especially, will find the further interactions between the characters to be engrossing and satisfying, staying true to prior events while adding deeper insights and tension and intrigue to the mix and adding a dose of revelations and truths that draw together prior events in a satisfying new story just as well-crafted as its predecessors." ~ Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"...a vivid and poetic read that beautifully channels modern supernatural melodrama ... Watkins plays to some deeply apparent strengths in this series, and Ghosts of Mateguas is another home-run of a title. Anyone looking for something different along the lines of Shirley Jackson or Stephen King, your prayers have been answered. Ghosts of Mateguas stands as a spellbinding exemplar of modern Gothic Americana." ~ SELF-PUBLISHING REVIEW

"Linda Watkins’ supernatural suspense novel, Ghosts of Mateguas: A Mateguas Island Novel, is dark, fast-paced and intense ...I had a grand time reading Ghosts of Mateguas and hope the author decides to write a fourth book in this terrifying and suspenseful series. It’s most highly recommended." ~ Jack Magnus for READERS' FAVORITE (5-Star Review)

"Those who love stories with some touch of mystery will not be disappointed with this one ... Watkins writes with moving simplicity, a kind of prose that tantalizes and is difficult to put down, because it rings with an eloquence that is akin to the spell of the ghosts sauntering along the rocky shores of Mateguas. It can be difficult to believe a story told about humans and ghosts, but when that story is told by Watkins, it becomes as convincing as it is real ... The story is fast paced; the suspense is so skillfully built into the story to have the reader turning the pages, and the characters are solid enough that any reader will care about what happens to them. One would say that Ghosts of Mateguas comes with a spell that makes the book impossible to put down. Beautifully written by a writer of a rare caliber." ~ Romuald Dzemo for READERS' FAVORITE (5-Star Review)

"I found Ghosts of Mateguas to be a quick-paced psychological thriller/horror story. The various stories that made up the tapestry of the whole were equally engaging, and kept me turning the pages. If you enjoy books similar to Stephen King and Dean Koontz, be sure to check out the Mateguas Island books!" ~ J. Aislynn d'Merricksson for READERS FAVORITE (5-Star Review)




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"A vivid and poetic read that beautifully channels modern supernatural melodrama. It's not just the deeply sympathetic characterization or the captivating plot that makes the read so engaging, but also the evocative setting. Anyone looking for something different along the lines of Shirley Jackson or Stephen King, your prayers have been answered. Ghosts of Mateguas stands as a spellbinding exemplar of modern Gothic Americana." ~ Self-Publishing Review, 4 Stars

"Ghosts of Mateguas offers a compelling saga of grief, guilt, and perseverance that deftly combines suspense with supernatural intrigue.Prior fans of the series, especially, will find the further interactions between the characters to be engrossing and satisfying, staying true to prior events while adding deeper insights and tension and intrigue to the mix and adding a dose of revelations and truths that draw together prior events in a satisfying new story just as well-crafted as its predecessors ." ~ Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"Linda Watkins' supernatural suspense novel, Ghosts of Mateguas: A Mateguas Island Novel, is dark, fast-paced and intense ...I had a grand time reading Ghosts of Mateguas and hope the author decides to write a fourth book in this terrifying and suspenseful series. It's most highly recommended." ~ Jack Magnus for READERS' FAVORITE (5-Star Review)

"The story is fast paced; the suspense is so skillfully built into the story to have the reader turning the pages, and the characters are solid enough that any reader will care about what happens to them. One would say that Ghosts of Mateguas comes with a spell that makes the book impossible to put down. Beautifully written by a writer of a rare caliber." ~ Romuald Dzemo for READERS' FAVORITE (5-Star Review)

"I found Ghosts of Mateguas to be a quick-paced psychological thriller/horror story. The various stories that made up the tapestry of the whole were equally engaging, and kept me turning the pages. If you enjoy books similar to Stephen King and Dean Koontz, be sure to checkout the Mateguas Island books!" ~ J. Aislynn d'Merricksson for READERS FAVORITE (5-Star Review)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BJ38QAW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Argon Press (March 15, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1187 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 98 ratings

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USA Today bestselling author, Linda Watkins is the author of the multi-award-winning MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES. She currently resides in Sedona, Arizona and, in another life, was a Senior Clinical Financial Analyst at Stanford University School of Medicine. In 2006, she packed her belongings and, along with her four rescue dogs, took the plunge and moved to a remote island off the coast of Maine. It was there that she wrote MATEGUAS ISLAND, which has garnered the following awards:

* 2014 Gold Medal, Supernatural Fiction, Readers Favorite International Book Award Competition

* 2014 First Place Award, Contemporary Gothic, Chanticleer Book Review, Paranormal Awards

* 2015 Outstanding Novel in Horror/Suspense, IAN Book of the Year Awards

The second novel in the series, RETURN TO MATEGUAS ISLAND, was also awarded a First Place in Contemporary Gothic Fiction in the 2015 Chanticleer Book Review’s Paranormal Awards and was named 2015 Finalist in Horror by Readers Favorite International Book Award Competition, and 2016 Finalist in Horror by the IAN Book of the Year Awards.

GHOSTS OF MATEGUAS, the third novel in the series, was published in early 2016 and, in 2017, was named "Finalist in Thrillers" in the Book Excellence Awards and "Finalist in Horror/Suspense" in the IAN Book of the Year Awards.

In addition to the MATEGUAS books, in 2017, Linda published a new stand-alone novel, SUMMER GIRL, and a novella, SARAH & ZOEY, A STORY ABOUT THE POWER OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, both of which are award-winners.

In November, 2018, she published the first of the THE KATE POMEROY MYSTERIES, STORM ISLAND. She also has a novella (The Witches of Storm Island, Book I: The Turning) in the USA Today bestselling boxset, LOVE UNDER FIRE.

Serious about dog welfare and rescue, all net proceeds from sales of THE MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES are donated to Linda's charitable trust, The Raison d'Etre Fund for Dogs, Dedicated to Rescue and Research.

Linda is a member of the Horror Writers Association, The Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, The International Association of Crime Writers (N.A.), and the Authors Guild.

To take a look at her other works or communicate with her, please visit her website (www.lindawatkins-author.com), her blog where she posts book reviews and other features (www.lindawatkins.biz) and/or her novel website, dedicated to the Mateguas Island Series (www.mateguasisland.com).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A deftly crafted contemporary gothic thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2016
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Spellbindingly dark and suspenseful, "Ghosts of Mateguas" will captivate gothic fans and keep thriller addicts on the edge of their seats.

An old and wizened Native American shaman reveals what the ancient ones knew: Mateguas Island is steeped in spiritual power. He speaks of the positive effects of the swirling vortexes that lie on and around the island, but also warns that "The same healing energy, when disturbed by outside influences, can create vortexes that have the opposite effect." He continues to explain that there's a terrible evil on Mateguas, and it has manifested itself in a toad-like creature known as the Aglebemu - an entity that is an omen of tragedy to come.

The story has characters compelled to return to mysterious Mateguas by their previous forays on the island. Watkins pulls readers into the story to question and investigate secrets of the island: What is this island hiding? Why do people seem to be drawn back to it despite problems that have occurred there for each of them? Many questions are answered as Watkins deftly weaves them together in this eerie saga.

When the protagonist's son begins displaying odd behaviors, she begins to wonder if he could be the legendary Blessed Boy. Could this boy, who began displaying unbelievable powers upon coming to Mateguas, be a legend come alive? What does the Blessed Boy have in store for the islanders?

This suspense-thriller is a follow-up to the previous two titles, "Mateguas Island" and "Return to Mateguas Island." Linda Watkins continues to engross readers in her compelling world of supernatural intrigue with this third thriller novel, "Ghosts of Mateguas."

Although it’s not required to enjoy the storyline, I recommend reading the first two books in the series first to become well-acquainted with the intriguing characters. Even though I read the third book out of sequence, I had an entertaining and scary time exploring its contemporary American gothic world. I am looking forward now to reading the prequels for the series’ full impact. This romantic thriller novel contains some sexual content that may not be suitable for readers under the age of 18.

"Ghosts of Mateguas Island" is a haunting novel packed with realistic characters and unpredictable twists placed on the backdrop of a spooky, magical island. As one of the main characters states in the book: “Welcome to my world…Strange paths no one else can find, evil spirits….it’s a wonder we're not all in the loony bin.” Highly recommended for horror and gothic fiction enthusiasts and those who enjoy romantic thrillers.
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dggwood
4.0 out of 5 stars I want more
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
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Excellent book will leave you wanting more. So much between the characters leaves so much unsaid! Let’s hope there will be more!
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Jennifer Ann Schlag
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought we'd get this great sum up of everything that has happened and that'd ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
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I had no idea that this third book could somehow blow my mind the way the other two had. I thought we'd get this great sum up of everything that has happened and that'd be it. But this was some ride and I was surprised by the ending, although I had some suspicions about Karen ending up as she did, but I did not expect it to be as it was written. What a twist in the story. As soon as I read the last sentence I thought, "Will there be a fourth one? Please let there be a fourth one so that everything can come to closure on everything in these people's lives." I still feel there is more to tell. It can't end this way. One more.
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Sherrill S. Cannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Ghosts of Mateguas is Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016
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I just finished Ghosts of Mateguas...What an awesome book!!! I was so happy to catch up with the “Mateguas Island” characters again, and love the way the story pulled me right in. The author has a gift for dialogue, and for capturing the imagination, and the link to the Maine Native American lore that weaves throughout the entire series lends credibility to the incredible! This combination of suspense and supernatural intrigue makes for spellbinding reading. The conclusion is…well, you’ll have to read it for yourself. For sure we need another in the series, so please, Ms. Watkins, don't lose track of these compelling characters!
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topcat
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting series - unsatisfactory ending
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016
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I recently read all 3 books in the Mateguas Island series over the past week. While I found them to be an enjoyable and somewhat compelling read they seemed to become a little bit more far fetched with each book. The final book, Ghosts of Mateguas seemed to be heading for a conclusion that brought out the dark side of many of the characters as well as some rather unbelievable encounters of the mystical kind. However it was all pretty much in accordance with the storyline, until the surprise ending. I don't want to give any Spoilers, so will be vague, but given the ending, I am a bit mystified at the note from the author at the end of the book requesting that we include in our reviews a comment about whether we are satisfied or want more in the series. If we are to take the ending at face value, then unless the next book undoes the ending of "Ghosts" surely any probing into "doors left ajar" would seem to be a bit redundant, at least from my understanding? Having said that, I would probably purchase the next book just to see what happens, as I don't feel completely satisfied with the ending and would be happy for it to morph into something more true to the storyline that was developed over the course of the 3 books. Hopefully Linda has some ideas of that kind in mind and is able to rebuild any bridges that were burnt by the ending.
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terry
5.0 out of 5 stars I want more of this!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018
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This saga has been intriguing from the moment I started book one of the series, clear to the end of this, book 3. The characters came alive and managed to keep ahead of the reader. With so many twists and turns, the actual ending is a complete surprise. But it seems the door is still open and with that, possibly another novel, book 4! So please Ms Watkins, give us a book four so we can see what else is in store for this family.
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Susan
4.0 out of 5 stars Very suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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Sometimes it was kind of messy,but still unable to put it down. Would like it to continue with the rest of the family.
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B Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Another exciting read.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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This third installment of the Mateguas Island series is another example of exciting and suspenseful storytelling. "Ghosts of Mateguas: A Mateguas Island Novel,” by Linda Watkins, returns to the lush and mysterious setting of the previous books. The author pulls us in yet again with supernatural force and page-turning skill. I love this series and hope it continues. Highly recommended. Five stars.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Always good when you can’t wait to get back to a book
Reviewed in Australia on May 25, 2020
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New to this author and was impressed with how she weaved the story. Characters were believable and well rounded. Liked the twists in the plot and particularly the prologue. Will read more of her work.
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L Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2016
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This latest instalment didn't disappoint! Loved the twist, definitely didn't see that ending at all.

Yes definitely want more please!
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Betty G. Alton
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2017
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Good story, different.
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craftygirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2016
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Have read all 3 books in the series and enjoyed them , and was hoping for a 4th . I especially liked the realism and how the author explained the happenings in a satisfactory and believable way
However the ending or twist in this one was a big let down . It was as though the author had run out of steam and didnt know where to go next ,so put all the happenings down to a tortured mind .I.E.not real .
It was rather like a Bobby in the shower moment from Dallas .Made everything that had gone before rather pointless as it wasnt real .
Yes I would like to know what happens to the characters but only if this ending can be undone and we can again be in the field of reality .It is pointless reading further about characters lives if they dont exit .
That apart a good series .
Please revise the ending .You are clever enough to do it
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