In this novel we find a young couple, David and Julie. Tired of the humdrum of their existence, they longed to open a Bed and Breakfast in an old home. After searching they felt they found just the place in the old Bender house, but they were not aware of the danger that awaited them there. Moving in, Julie is left alone while David finishes up some work in the city. Julie begins to experience a presence and sees shadows throughout the house. Thinking at first it is only her imagination, Julie tries to lose herself in the vision of the future and their plans. However, the supernatural forces at work were determined this would not happen.

What was happening here? She had to know as she searches desperately trying to find the history of the house and a possible clue to what was happening. What she finds out fills her being with fear. As the story progresses it becomes more intense as the presence in the house brings death and the near loss of her husband. Will they make it out of this house alive? Wow! What a ride.

This work is a real page turner as you sit glued to your seat unable to put it down. Heart thumping, you have to know what secret is within the walls of the Bender house; and you silently pray that Julie will be able to battle the forces that hold her husbands life and their future in their hands. Horror fans will love this one. Recommended.
Shirley Johnson - Midwest Book Review

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Ready to stay up late with a book that will send chills up your spine? Try this one by Jonathon Wise. Part psychological thriller - part ghost lore, this story is set in St. Joseph. A big city couple, David and Julie Conroy, have bought a Queen Anne mansion that they plan to convert into a bed and breakfast. One obstacle stands, or better yet, hovers in their way – a violent spirit who has the run of the house.

When David leaves Julie in St. Joe while he ties up loose ends back east, the ghost kicks into high gear. This story will have you hiding under the covers as eerie voices, giggles, scraping shovels, turning doorknobs, creaky stairways and much more are used effectively by Wise to build tension to a high pitch. In my book, this one ranks with another classic goose-bumper, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ by Shirley Jackson.

With the setting in St. Joseph, ‘Touches’ gains an immediacy that makes the horrible events even more frightening. Who doesn’t know the spooky feeling of being in an old creaky house or driving through a tree-shaded neighborhood rich with yarns of a haunted past? They are all around us here.

‘Touches’ has something for a variety of readers. Those who are intrigued with local history, or who love a good mystery or spooky story will find this book entertaining. Just keep the lights on!
Saundra Keiffer - Rolling Hills Consolidated Library

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This book is wonderfully written. It was an emotional, scary, spooky ride full of goose bumps, laughs, and even some tears. I could relate with the characters, picture the scenery, and enjoyed this book very much. I highly recommend it.
Stacey Harlow - from Amazon

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