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Annual Ghost Tour of Newfoundland Schools

October 13 to 31, 2025

It’s the spooky time of year . . .

That means ghost stories with Charis!

In person and virtual.

Book your presentation now.

Not in Newfoundland but still want the ghost stories?

Charis will do virtual school visits just about anywhere!

For more information about school visits click here.

New Spooky Book

A remote summer camp

A baffling mystery

Ghosts

(of course, ghosts!)

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What the critics say

"A ghostly mystery steeped in birdsong and fairy-tale magic."

--Kirkus Starred Review

"An enchanting meld of ghostly magic, inspiration from a beloved fairy tale, the otherworldly rituals of summer camp, and the thrills of an adolescent summer spent in nature."

--Kirkus Starred Review

“Lush prose, strong characterizations, and a foreboding tone combine for an immersive read that ramps up the chills”

-- Mahnaz Dar, Spellbinding Summer Reads, Kirkus

"Steady pacing and elegant prose combine to craft a warmly bewitching tale about young love and heartache."

--Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"Her writing is ethereal and evocative, evoking the dangers and glittering possibilities of summer nights away from home."

--Kirkus Starred Review

Read more about The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall here

Here's an interview with writer Vanessa Shields where we talk about my inspiration for The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall, summer camp, ghosts and just how many drafts I wrote before I was happy. We were interrupted once by dogs and twice by whales. Thank you Vanessa!

The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall

Buy a signed copy at the following bookstores:

Books Signed by the Author in Newfoundland Bookstores

Chapters: 70 Kenmount Rd, St John's

Coles Avalon Mall: 48 Kenmount Rd, St John's

Coles Village Mall: 430 Topsail Rd, St John's

Books Signed by the Author in Ontario Bookstores

Book City Danforth 348 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Book City Beach 1950 Queen St E, Toronto

Ella Minnow 991 Kingston Rd, Toronto

Queen Books 914 Queen St E, Toronto

Type Books 883 Queen St W, Toronto