The Bookshop of 99 Doors

By Jaime Jo Wright

Book Overview

The manor's rumored one-hundredth door may conceal secrets hidden as deep as the estate's bookshelves extend high . . . but the haunted past has a way of ensnaring curious souls.

In 1888, Minnie Tipton finds herself beset by the dark superstitions that envelop the Pennsylvania mansion her father bought. Convinced the vengeful spirit of a Civil War captain haunts the house and worried by her father's rapidly worsening illness, Minnie delves into the home's fraught past in an effort to bring him peace. Yet the lingering impact of the war and the gruesome tale of murder she uncovers only foster more fear and threaten to unravel Minnie's own sanity.

In the present day, Triss Bellamy eagerly steps into the role of bookshop manager in the mansion-turned-museum boasting ninety-nine doors. But Triss's dream job turns into a nightmare when havoc breaks loose with the arrival of her brother's team of self-proclaimed paranormal investigators. Their determination to find a rumored one-hundredth door--a dangerous portal to the madness long said to plague the mansion--results in calamity, leaving Triss no choice but to hunt down the truth or watch her brother slip forever beyond her reach.

An atmospheric dual-time Gothic suspense masterfully penned by acclaimed author Jaime Jo Wright with themes of a Civil War-era ghost, a possible hidden door, and unexplained mysteries at a historic mansion's bookshop with a troubled past.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764243810
• ISBN13: 9780764243813
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

thrilling dual timeline suspense

"It was the insatiable human quest to seek what one could not hold onto, be it wealth or fame or legacy. These were the true ghosts." This newest offering from Jaime Jo Wright was more chilling than her previous few books. Set in Ambrose Fields, PA in 1888 and present time, the dual timeline plot was complex, intricately woven and fascinating - as all of her books are. This plot focused more heavily on ghosts and spirits of the deceased, with the present day Triss having been a part of ghost hunters and her former crew joining her at Ambrose Fields. Triss and her former life and occupation made me a bit uncomfortable but delving into it was necessary to understand why Triss left that life and family behind and why she felt complete severance from that life was necessary to cling to her faith. I am not a fan of love triangles and did not enjoy watching Triss gravitate towards Max and still fiercely long for Beck and what they used to have. The plot twist in this timeline was completely unexpected and I loved how Civil War history tied into the plot twist. The 1888 timeline felt a bit darker but I loved seeing Minnie piece together the clues to finally figure out what happened at Ambrose Fields. Betrayal, jealousy, and rage from war-torn mind and body wreaked havoc in so many lives but ultimately forgiveness triumphed, just like it did in the present day timeline. Though I did not feel completely connected to any of the main characters, I did enjoy the book. Those who love Jaime Jo Wright and anyone who loves dual timeline intrigue and suspense will enjoy this book. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via Interviews and Reviews, LibraryThing and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.