Hey, Readers! Today is the release day of the first novella in the Harbor Pointe Series. I’m delighted to share my review of Mae Clair’s The Price of Atonement.
Blurb:
The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets.
Some hauntings come from within.
Leviticus Sinclair has been a broken man since the murders of his wife and brother. Burdened by personal failures the night they were killed, he occupies himself by crossing the country, searching out departed spirits unwilling to move from this world to the next. His dead brother’s Bible and a pocket watch—forever frozen at the precise moment of his wife’s death—serve as grim reminders of a past he cannot exorcise.
Accompanied by Wyatt Resnick, a paid employee who fills the role of researcher and hired muscle, Leviticus arrives at the Harbor Pointe Inn amid rumors of a vengeful ghost. A phantom who may be the single spirit he has long sought, one capable of freeing him from his torment.
Set in the remote Pacific Northwest of 1887, The Price of Atonement is a story of jealousy, guilt, and one man’s relentless quest for absolution.
My Review:
An old lighthouse, a vengeful ghost, a remote setting in the Pacific Northwest in 1887? What more could you ask for?
Leviticus Sinclair is a broken man. Haunted by the murders of his wife and brother, he travels coast to coast in search of spirits who refuse to cross over to the next life. Accompanied by his hired hand, Wyatt Resnik, Leviticus travels to California’s Harbor Pointe Inn where a vindictive spirit is said to inhabit.
Sinclair soon learns several members of the Hawthorne family harbor secrets. When he finally encounters the ghost, it appears he may have met his match.
The characters are all well-written and developed, especially Leviticus and Wyatt. I wouldn’t mind seeing them again in future works.
Once again, Mae Clair delivers. From the opening scene to the final chapter, the action doesn’t stop. As always, her vivid descriptions make readers feel as if they had stepped into the setting.
A fantastic beginning for the Harbor Pointe series!
68 Responses
I just preordered tonight and looking forward to reading all the books in the series.
Thanks, Pete. On behalf of all the authors, we hope you’ll enjoy the books.
Thank you, and thank you from all of us for your interest in the series, Pete. We all appreciate your support!
Hi Joan. A wonderful review of this first book in the series 🌟
Thank you so much, Robbie!
I agree Joan’s review is fantastic, Robbie. I’m delighted!
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My copy arrived and I’m looking forward to the read. Thanks, Joan!
I’m so happy to hear that, Grant. Thank you SO much!!
Great review for a great read! Congratulations to Mae. Thanks for sharing, Joan. So exciting to see the first book in the series released! 💕😊
I agree, Harmony. It is exciting. A long time in coming.
I’m excited to be kicking things off for all of us, Harmony. Finally, the series launch is here, and I love that the other books follow quickly in succession!
off to get my copy now…
I think you’ll enjoy the book, Ladies!
YAY! Thank you SO much!
You’re welcome, Mae… 🙏🏻💕
I’ve got my copy!
Woohoo, Vera. I think you’ll enjoy the story.
Woo-hoo! Thank you, Vera. Happy reading!
This one arrived on my Kindle during the night, Joan, and I’ll likely be reading it by tomorrow! I’m looking forward to receiving these each month, and know they’re gonna be great. Wishing each of you ladies HUGE success! 🤗❤️🤗
Thanks so much, Marcia. They’re all short and easy to read, so I think you’ll enjoy the books. Mae did a fantastic job with this one.
I’m not at all surprised at that, Joan, but don’t tell her I said so. We can’t have it going to her head, after all! 😂
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LOL! 🤗 💕
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I love how pre-orders just appear on our Kindles, kind of like Christmas elves visiting during the night, LOL. Thank you for your support, my friend. I wish you happy reading! ❤️
I knoooow. That’s why I decided to pre-order all of these at one go. I figured each will be a gift out of the blue, and I KNOW I’m going to enjoy them all! 😀 <3
I like the idea of pre-orders showing up as surprise gifts.
It’s really fun, Joan! And THEN, even more fun when I start reading! 😀 <3 Still say this was a majorly cool idea! 😀 <3
My copy hit my Kindle early this morning. Congratulations to Mae! Thanks for sharing, Joan.
Thanks so much, Jill! I think you’ll enjoy the book.
Yay! Thanks for the order, Jill. I hope you enjoy the story. I love writing tales set in earlier time periods!
Excellent review, Joan. Congratulations to Mae.
Thank you so much, John!
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Thank you, John. I loved Joan’s review. It’s an exciting day for sure!
I am SO excited that our series is launching!! And Mae’s story is the perfect launch pad. Thank you for sharing and I love your review!
Thanks, Jan. Exciting times for sure. Mae’s book is the perfect starting point(e) 🙂
Thanks so much, Jan. It’s exciting that launch day is finally here, and that all of the books in the series will follow quickly in succession. I loved Joan’s review, and am having a wonderful book birthday thanks to all the blog blasts!
Great way to kick off the start off the series with a fantastic review, Joan 🙂 xo
It’s such an exciting day, Denise with the all the series launch posts. Talk about a book birthday! I loved Joan’s review and am delighted to be kicking off the series for all of us!
It’s an exciting day, Denise. I’m delighted to share my review with others. Won’t be long before your book releases!
Joan, thanks so much for your wonderful review of The Price of Atonement, and for sharing it with your readers. I’m delighted to be kicking things off for all of us!
Wishing you all the best. It’s an exciting day for all of us!
Congratualations to Mae on the stellar review! Sharing to help spead the word.
Thank you so much, Liz. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
You’re welcome, Joan.
Thanks so much for sharing, Liz, and helping spread the news about my latest book baby 🙂
You’re welcome, Mae. 🙂
Wonderful review, Joan! Lovely to hear you would like to see the characters in the future. Congratulations to Mae for kicking off the series.
Thanks, Miriam. Wyatt and Leviticus are definitely characters I’d love to see more of.
I sure will find out more about them, Joan.
Hi, Miriam. I was delighted by Joan’s review and am so happy to be kicking off the series for the group. Thanks for the well wishes!
You’re very welcome, Mae!
That’s a wonderful review. Congratulations, Mae.
Thanks, Craig. I’m excited for Mae.
I’m excited for all of you, but it is her day.
Thanks so much, Craig! Joan wrote an awesome review.
I’m starting to read this tonight. Can’t wait!
Mae delivered again with this one, Judi. I’m confident you’ll enjoy it.
I’ve never read a story by Mae that’s disappointed me. Ever.
Woo-hoo! I’m delighted to hear that, Judi. Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy the story!
I have this one queued up. Can’t wait to start reading.
Woo hoo! It’s so nice to see this one out and getting such great reviews, Joan. Mae’s book was the perfect kick-off to the series. Excellent review – huge congrats to Mae. 🙂
I agree, Diana. Mae’s story was perfect to begin the series. At times, we thought this day would never come.
Ha ha. It did seem like it wouldn’t come, and then suddenly it was here!
I’m super late getting here! I’ve seen such awesome reviews for this, and even though I have books ahead of it, I just can’t wait anymore. Mae’s is going to the top. Congrats to her on another wonderful review – let the Snoopy dance commence!
Teri, I’m so far behind it’s not even funny. You have a reason with BMR, I have no excuse. LOL Thanks for stopping by and giving your support to Mae.