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The Spirits of DeMaine's

Strathmore Paranormal, Book 2

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By: Mark E. Drotos
Narrated by: Kimberly Weiss
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Some spirits should be left alone.

DeMaine’s. To the locals of Strathmore, it represents one of the oldest buildings of the town’s 300-year history. It also is likely to produce stories of shadow figures seen in its old dark hallways, voices from no living person, objects moving on their own accord, and of an apparition seen by many people known as the “Blue Lady”. It is also where a teenage Stephen Davenport experienced horrors that changed his life. This is because DeMaine’s is haunted.

Since the founding of Strathmore in the early 18th century, the building known as “DeMaine’s” has been a furniture manufacturer, a funeral home, and a place of intense spiritual activity. Since records have been kept, it has seen an unusual number of suicides, murders, and unexplainable deaths on top of the dead that came to it during the 150 years of it being a funeral home.

Today, Stephen is an adjunct professor of Paranormal Studies at Strathmore University, and a skilled paranormal investigator with the added ability to see the dead. After the paranormal investigation of Crimshaw Manor, he now ironically lives in DeMaine’s after its renovation along with his girlfriend, Evelynn Dumavastra and her dog Poltergeist. Haunted from his past, Stephen, along with students from the Strathmore University Paranormal Investigations club, decide that Spring Break is the perfect time to investigate what unseen entities inhabit this building and why. What they discover challenges their belief in the supernatural and now has the Spirits of DeMaine’s seeking them out. Spring Break will never be the same.

The Spirits of DeMaine’s picks up where The Haunting of Crimshaw Manor left off.

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The Spirits of DeMaine’s is a gripping continuation of the Strathmore Paranormal series that delivers just the right mix of mystery, suspense, and supernatural intrigue. From the very beginning, the story pulls you into an eerie, richly layered setting where nothing feels quite as it seems.

The pacing is excellent—steady enough to build tension, but never slow. The paranormal elements are handled well, adding just the right amount of unease without overwhelming the story. What really stands out is how the mystery unfolds, with twists that keep you guessing and engaged until the end.

The characters feel more developed in this installment, and their interactions add depth to the haunting atmosphere. There’s a strong sense that the stakes are rising, making it an exciting read for fans of the series.

If you enjoy paranormal mysteries with a dark, immersive vibe and a storyline that keeps you on edge, this book is definitely worth picking up.

Atmospheric, Haunting, and Full of Twists

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This is a great book. I didn't read or listen to the first book but it was easy to get to know the characters and understand the plot.
I was impressed with how the characters flowed with the story. Lots of twists and excitement!
I love stories with ghosts and this one didn't disappoint! The narrator did an excellent job keeping me listening.
Listening to this makes me want to listen to the first one and all future books in this series.

Very Compelling Story!

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The Spirits of DeMaine's is the second book in the Strathmore Paranormal Series by Mark E. Drotos. I really enjoyed this story dealing with the historic funeral home and how the main characters investigate what is haunting this structure. This is a suspenseful story that builds upon history and their interaction with the spirits that linger still. Having read the first story this builds upon the characters, and I am starting to see that something else is going on in the background with "The Tall Dark Man" and now with Camille. The narrator does an excellent job of bringing emotion at the right places and on more than one occasion I got a chill or a tear in my eye. Highly recommend this audio book!

Great Suspenseful, Haunting, Paranormal Story

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DeMaine's is one of the oldest buildings in the town's 300-year history, a place that has worn many faces over the decades. It was once a furniture manufacturer, then a funeral home that processed the dead for over 150 years, and now it operates as a nightclub managed by paranormal professor Stephen Davenport, who lives on the third floor with his partner Evelynn, right above the very spot where Camille drew her last breath. They have heard the whispers in empty hallways. Seen shadow figures drifting through the old parlor rooms. Watched their dog freeze and growl at something no living eyes can see.

The Spirit of Demaine's

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Excellent story in this paranormal haunted genre. Relatable characters with good tie in to the first book of the series. Good read that keeps you guessing and your attention.

Unexpected Twists and Turns

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