Carolee Russell Releases 'Murder in the Haunted House'

Lake Mary, Fla.

"Murder in the Haunted House: A Murder Mystery and Party Play" (published by Trafford Publishing) is author Carolee Russell's attempt to brighten house parties. Constructed as a murder mystery story, the book doubles as a play that can be performed by friends, family and guests.

The book is broken into two sections. The first part tells the actual story that players follow. It centers around a wealthy widow from a dysfunctional family who believes a mystic can contact her deceased husband through a séance. It is her hope that communicating with him will help put order back into her life.

The second half of the book provides the information and instructions needed to perform the story in a play format. Russell has made sure that there are plenty of characters to choose from so all guests can participate and experience stepping into a different persona. Each enactment of the play is guaranteed to be different. Readers will never tire of this exciting, fun new way to entertain guests and family members. "Be daring, let yourself go and give it a try," she says.

An excerpt from "Murder in the Haunted House":

"No one had noticed the patio doors open; nor could anyone have guessed when it happened. Suddenly, a fine mist crept in from the open doors and coiled around the guests as if to caress each one. A low light followed the mist into the room. All eyes bore into the increasingly heavy mist. There in the mist, backlit by the light, was a shadow coming closer. As the shadow came closer, it took the shape of a robed and hooded figure diffused by the mist."

"Murder in the Haunted House"
By Carolee Russell
Softcover | 8.25 x 11 in | 304 pages | ISBN 9781466975217
E-Book | 304 pages | ISBN 9781466975200
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Carolee Russell has a talent for art and crafts which she has shared freely whenever an occasion has had a need for it. "Murder in the Haunted House" is her first book.

Trafford Publishing, an Author Solutions, Inc. author services imprint, was the first publisher in the world to offer an "on-demand publishing service," and has led the independent publishing revolution since its establishment in 1995. Trafford was also one of the earliest publishers to utilize the Internet for selling books. More than 10,000 authors from over 120 countries have utilized Trafford's experience for self publishing their books. For more information about Trafford Publishing, or to publish your book today, call 1-888-232-4444 or visit trafford.com.

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