Reader Book Reviews

Yours in Spirit is a charming and refreshingly original novel, blending paranormal intrigue with cultural comedy and heartfelt emotion. Alicia’s move to Brighton, her adjustment to Edwardian grandeur, and her unlikely partnership with Albert, the witty resident spirit, create a story that is as moving as it is entertaining. I especially admired how you balanced her ongoing grief with her ability to find humor, friendship, and even joy in unexpected places.

What struck me most was how vividly you painted the contrasts between American and English culture, the formalities of Mason against Alicia’s lighthearted warmth, the subtle humor in food and language differences, and the rich setting of the Edwardian mansion with its music, gardens, and opulence. Albert is a true standout: his dry wit, sharp observations, and old-fashioned charm make him both a comic delight and a wise companion.

Congratulations on crafting such an enchanting read.

From the moment Alicia stepped into her stately Edwardian home in Brighton, I was drawn into the refined yet delightfully whimsical world of Yours in Spirit. The contrast between her warm, down-to-earth personality and Mason’s formality made me smile, and the cultural interplay between American and English traditions was both charming and cleverly observed.

Albert, of course, completely stole the show for me, his dry humor, witty puns, and theatrical flair made every scene he appeared in memorable. I loved how you used him not just for comic relief, but also as a steadying, insightful presence in Alicia’s new life. Through all the wit and lighthearted moments, Alicia’s resilience and generosity shone, giving the story an emotional depth that lingered with me after reading.

Congratulations on the heartfelt journey of Yours in Spirit. Your tale of Alicia’s bold move to an Edwardian dream home and her epistolary bond with “Albert,” the mischievous spirit of its first owner, weaves together humor, poignancy, and otherworldly charm. It’s no surprise readers have embraced this cross century romance on England’s south coast.

Thank you for bringing warmth, humor, and genuine emotion to this supernatural love story.

My wife read Mr Murray's book and thoroughly enjoyed it. She thought it was a very unique story. It had a twist which kept her interest. She loved how it was set in England and how the book kept making references to phrases that are spoken in England vs those in the United States. She fell in love with the characters and was sad when the book ended. It was the kind of book she was still thinking about the next day. She hopes that there will be a sequel one day.

I just finished reading this delightful book by Stephen Murray. Another jewel in the treasure chest for sure. Everything in the setting and characters made me feel a part of the novel. Newly widowed Alicia, an American, purchases a lovely manor in England, where she and her husband had traveled together. Although she misses him terribly, she is surrounded by new loving friends, staff, and the unexpected presence of the home’s former owner, Albert. His spirit is kindly and protective and in the end, blesses Alicia with a Heavenly gift. Please consider a sequel Mr. Murray. Your characters already feel like friends!

This book was so so so good! I started reading and had trouble putting the book down! Great job on writing a very good book!

This is a charming story, especially reading it around the holidays. If you want to escape from the news and the stresses of each day, this is a nice escape. Based in England, but with an American lead character, it’s a nice blend of cultures. The twist of “the spirit” is a unique plot line.

A visiting spirit is constantly helping and sometimes aggravating the widow, Alicia, who has purchased the home he lived in a century ago. Alicia is also surrounded by wonderfully colorful characters, each touching her heart in various ways and becoming her new family. Love, intrigue, crime and a surprise ending make this book one you won’t want to put down. I know I didn’t!

I finished Yours In Spirit today.
How sweet and sad is the ending.
I can't wait for your next book. This one was terrific.

Yours In Spirit is a warm, beautiful love story that affirms, even in the Autumn of our lives there can be a last love.