Smorgasbord Book Reviews – #Historical – The Destination: Harbor Pointe Series Book 3 by D.L. Finn

Delighted to share my review for the latest book by D.L Finn, the second book as part of a collaborative series by authors of The Story Empire. Eight multi-genre stories covering two hundred years in the history of The Harbor Pointe Inn.

All the books are available to pre-order on the individual author’s Amazon pages or through a central series page: Harbor Pointe 8 book series

About the book

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.

It’s 1967, and best friends Lacey and Sandy are enjoying a beach vacation, completely unaware of the danger that is lying in wait outside their door. Their room is quaint, with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and an old lighthouse, but a killer is stalking their next victim. Powerless, Annie the ghost watches, knowing there’s nothing she can do to help—not even her parents, the innkeepers. Who will survive their stay at the Harbor Pointe Inn, where the edge of evil lurks within the shadows?

My review for the book 18th November 2023

The setting for this collaboration is an atmospheric old inn and its adjoining lighthouse, on the edge of the mercurial Pacific Ocean. It is perfect for this novella with a number of threads from the recent past and the mid-60s when two young women are on a road trip.

For one it is an adventure and also a mission to free her friend from the ties that bind her to her family and their plans for her future. As they arrive the ghost who waits patiently in the background to reunite with those she loves, senses that evil is about to enter their lives. She cannot interfere as the outcome is in the hands of fate.

The characters are all great, from the innkeepers who offer such a warm welcome and the girls whose destiny will be decided in the 24 hours from their arrival, to the other guests whose lives become entwined with them from the moment they meet. The story engages from the first page to the last and packs in a great many elements for a short read. The author certainly knows how to ramp up the paranormal atmosphere that permeates the lives all those who cross the threshold of this old inn and has created an emotional rollercoaster.

This the second of the books in this multi-author collaboration and as with the first I can happily recommend.

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A selection of other books by D.L. Finn

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About D.L. Finn

D.L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to the Sierra foothills in Nevada City, CA. She immersed herself in reading all types of books, but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, being surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed. Her creations vary from children’s books, young adult fantasy, and adult paranormal romance to an autobiography with poetry. She continues on her adventures with an open invitation for her readers to join her.

Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you will be leaving with some books.. Sally.