The Resurrection of Evania James

By Jaime Jo Wright

If walls could talk, what nightmare might they expose?

1879
When Eloise James's sister, Evania, goes missing after being admitted to an asylum, Eloise is determined to find her sibling but instead discovers evidence of dying patients and missing remains. Wannabe journalist Silas Dobbs has his own suspicions that something more nefarious is at work, and that black market sales may originate at the asylum. Together, they are intent on learning whether Evania is alive, or if her body has also been stolen. But unraveling a web of underground resurrectionists proves daunting, and the dead cannot share their secrets.

Present Day
Tilly Thompson is horrified to find historical human remains entombed in a wall of the Gothic mansion her grandfather just purchased, launching her into an investigation of the original owners' questionable past. The James family legacy harbors a darkness tightly woven through decades of secrets, but the past refuses to remain ensnared by silence. Will revealing the truth resurrect dangers best kept buried forever?

Jaime Jo Wright masterfully weaves a dual-timeline gothic suspense novel that brings together a haunting historical tale and a shadowy modern-day mystery. For fans of atmospheric thrillers, spooky reads, the Victorian era, creepy mansions, and dark family secrets.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764246259
• ISBN13: 9780764246258
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 336 Pages

Customer Reviews

another fantastic dual time suspense by Jaime Jo Wright

"Legacy is the memories that live in its children. The memories that become the choices and the consequences and the blessings... If walls could talk, then that is what I would say." It's another beautifully written, thought-provoking, heart-stirring dual time suspense novel from Jamie Jo Wright. The author's books have become less jump-scare scary and goosebump eerie in recent years (there are still those moments in the book though) but with the same delightful amount of heart, soul and suspense. Eloise from 1879 was the meek, pliable older daughter of a powerful and wealthy man in New Jamestown, IN. Her loyalty to her family and her hunger for love and acceptance made Eloise real, vulnerable, and lovable. Tilly from the present time was quirky, smart, loyal to her family, compassionate and totally unfiltered, which made for honest and transparent conversations. I really enjoyed Tilly's friendship with Luke; it showed that people can change and how powerful forgiveness can be. Generational sin and evil created suspense in both timelines and it was gratifying to see both Luke and his older brother break free from the cycle of sin and death mired in the James family. Luke's faith was admirable even in the face of loss, grief, and pain. Silas from 1879 was also a worthy hero though we didn't see him as much with Eloise as we did Luke with Tilly. And the twists and turns in the plot! Oh, they will surprise and delight you as the puzzle pieces all fall into place. If you enjoy Jaime Jo Wright's books, you will absolutely love this one. If you've never read a Jaime Jo Wright book, I highly recommend you pick this one. Full of suspense, twists and turns, fantastic characters, and with the great theme of redemption scaffolding the story, this book will captivate you from the beginning to the end. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.