Shutter

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, South Portland., Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 24, 2015

Review

Like any good modern ghost buster (now known as a tetrachromat), Micheline takes her job seriously. When she gets her young team into a situation they cannot control there are dire physical and psychological ramifications. As the last of the Van Helsing family it is her obligation to rid San Francisco of the undead by employing her skills with cameras to capture and eliminate the spiritual undead.

Each member of the team is trained and has special skills but is the team ready to go beyond a normal ghost hunt? Modern and futuristic technology developed by Oliver adds interest to this captivating read. Jude has a sensitive touch, his ability to see how others will die adds to the supernatural thriller component of the storyline. Ryder is strong and intelligent with a weakness for Micheline, adding the sexual tension. Micheline is a character who will be loved by female and male horror/supernatural readers.

Add this book to middle school media centers and purchase for public libraries. Many readers will be waiting for a sequel

Overall Book Score: good