Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts

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Kate Racculia

A handsome stranger. A dead billionaire. A citywide treasure hunt. Tuesday Mooney's life is about to change in ways she--and no reader--could never expect in this "rollicking" (Star Tribune), award-winning novel. ¶ A Kirkus Reviews Best Book - An Indie Next Pick - A Library Reads Selection - A New York Post Best Book of the Week - A Publishers Weekly Pick of the Week - A Buzzfeed Best Paperback - and more! ¶ Tuesday Mooney is a loner. She keeps to herself, begrudgingly socializes, and spends much of her time watching old Twin Peaks and X-Files DVDs. But when Vincent Pryce, Boston's most eccentric billionaire, dies--leaving behind an epic treasure hunt through the city, with clues inspired by his hero, Edgar Allan Poe--Tuesday's adventure finally begins. Puzzle-loving Tuesday searches for clue after clue, joined by a ragtag crew: a wisecracking friend, an adoring teen neighbor, and a handsome, cagey young heir. The hunt tests their mettle, and with other teams from around the city also vying for the promised prize--a share of Pryce's immense wealth--they must move quickly. Pryce's clues can't be cracked with sharp wit alone; the searchers must summon the courage to face painful ghosts from their pasts (some more vivid than others) and discover their most guarded desires and dreams. A deliciously funny ode to imagination, overflowing with love letters to art, from The Westing Game to Madonna to the Knights of the Round Table, Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts is the perfect read for thrill seekers, wanderers, word lovers, and anyone looking for an escape to the extraordinary.

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Author

Kate Racculia

Pages

368

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published Date

2019

ISBN

0358023939 9780358023937

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"Wanted to love this but it just fell flat for me. I felt that it was a little all over the place. "

"Fantastic! I've had this book on my TBR since it came out and I finally got around to reading it. It was seriously fantastic! The scavenger hunt portion was mysterious and wonderfully written. The mystery within the mystery kept me on the edge of my seat. I am so glad I read it!"

Bethany Liefeld

"Loved this book and this author!"

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Rachel Schuh

"I really enjoyed this book! Even though we are not exactly similar, I very much identified with the main character, Tuesday, as I myself am a loner at heart. I really enjoyed most of the characters, and they were not one-dimensional which is always something I hope to see in a book. I am not normally "into" books about magic, the occult or darker/horror type books... and while this has some slight elements of that in it, this book is far more a mystery story grounded in the story of Tuesday and her relationships and experiences she has with the people in her life."

Erin Story

"I'm too old (cringe) to get all of the pop culture references, but enjoyed this one a lot anyway! Childhood fan of The Westing Game, which this one reminds me of. "

Cheryl Scheir

"Best book I’ve read recently "

Kara Keenan

"Soooo... My thoughts about this book was all over the place. I really really enjoyed a lot of these characters and I enjoyed a lot of the plot line. There were some bits that I felt were just too.... implausible? It actually stressed me out a bit. I enjoyed the meaning behind Vincent Pryce's game and the message he was trying to drive home to all the players. I loved Dex's fun loving personality and his friendship with Tuesday is kind of adorable. He just cares for her so much even with how many walls she has. I feel like there were still a lot of plot points that left me confused or looking for answers. The beginning of the book is definitely slow moving. I kind of thought there would be more to the game than there really was in the book. I wont lie I'm still all over the place with this book. I think I'm struggling to completely explain my thoughts."