The Door to Door Paranormal Mystery Series has earned great reviews from Goodreads and Amazon readers.
This is a sampling for Through the Door (Book 2). For more reviews, please visit Amazon and Goodreads.
5 out of 5 stars
Merciful heavens, but Emily’s life is getting more confusing by the minute!
In this second installment in the Door to Door series, T.L. Brown throws us right into the thick of things from the opening pages. With her characteristic wit and humor, we find ourselves right back in the world of doors and magical objects and people who are definitely not all that they seem… This book brings out a lot more history – of Emily’s mother, of The Fringe, and of the magic that infuses the Empire. It really enriches the running storyline behind Emily’s quest to learn more about her father’s life – and, surprisingly to her, her mother’s! – and the world(s) that they inhabited, unbeknownst to Emily. I particularly enjoyed finally learning more about Lydia. She’s an enigmatic but loveable presence in the first book, and watching her story unfold in this second was a joy and a pleasure. She’s everything I imagined and more, and her personality permeates this installment.
I thoroughly enjoyed the new cast of characters – both friend and foe – and the ambiguity behind which is which. The carryover characters, particularly Rabbit and Tara, enjoyed additional focus and depth this time around – much to my delight – and are definitely shaping into formidable presences in their own right. And of course, there was more Templeton! For most of the book, he’s more of a lurker-in-the-background, but even when he appears to be laying low you *have* to know that he has his fingers in every available pie and is quietly playing his cards to optimal effect.
The plot in this one is, by necessity, more of a slow-build – at least as far as the long-game story is concerned. That’s the job of a second book in a trilogy, after all, and that is a job handily met and dispensed with here. But make no mistake – this is no plodding fill-the-gaps book. It is an adventure full of giggles and gasps and everything in between. Brown has a marvelous ability to write in a voice that feels like classic straightforward storytelling even while layering in deception, secrets, and mysteries long-held and long misunderstood. It makes for a read that is easy to fall into and feels deceptively simple – right up until some new element is parsed out and the plot, as they say, thickens. It makes the book a heck of a romp and one you won’t want to put down until it’s finished!
I’m so glad to see that the third, and final, trilogy installment is coming in 2021 also. I, for one, can’t wait to see how it all ties together!
Thanks to the author for my obligation-free review copy.
– Jill Elizabeth, Goodreads reviewer and bookblogger at Jill-Elizabeth.com
5 out of 5 stars – Another great mystery!
After learning about her father’s identity as a Salesman in book 1, this time Emily sets on a new adventure to go after her mother, while the Fringe lingers in the shadows of the Empire, threatening Emily’s newly-found normality.
The whole cast from Door to Door is back, including reliable Rabbit and mysterious Templeton (my absolute favorite). I adore the character development in this book, as well as all the twists and magical elements that are typical to this series.
This book will make you smile and care deeply for all characters, and will keep your heart racing throughout the climax. After I finished, I couldn’t wait to start book 3 and devoured that too in less than two days.
T.L. Brown’s writing is magical and her worldbuilding is impressive. If you like cozy paranormal mysteries, this series is a MUST HAVE!
– Elen Chase, Author and Amazon / Goodreads reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – Another Fun and Mysterious Adventure
Writing a book is hard. Writing a well constructed cozy mystery is really hard. And writing the sequel to a great first in series is really, really hard. Thankfully, T.L. Brown was up to the challenge.
Through the Door is an exciting, adventurous and endearing story that picks up where Brown’s first book, Door to Door left off. We find the main character, Emily Swift, learning about her new skills in door travelling and attempting to perfect them. Little does she know, her timeline is short because her mother soon becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation and it’s up to Emily to rescue her—door travelling skills required.
Brown has the ability to make her characters’ actions and emotions come alive, so you’ll feel that you too are embarking upon a time-sensitive, dangerous investigation when you read Through the Door.
– Brook Peterson, Author and Goodreads reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – Hooked!
I keep protesting, “not my usual genre!” And yet, I am drawn deep into these books, having come to care about the protagonist and her merry bunch! Oh, Emily (who leads with her heart every time) DO be careful! The rich picture painted in every scene sucks me in and sets my heart pounding as the plot twists and turns, and the characters invade my thoughts throughout the day as I anticipate the evening’s chapter. What a grand ride!!!
– Lormeath, Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – Suspense
This fast moving adventure is a great read. Emily’s intuition has come far since our introduction to her and I’m guessing we’re going to learn more about Lydia in the next book. I was happy to see a glimmer of hope for Emily and Jack’s future together. And will the mystery of Templeton be revealed? The author leaves us looking forward to the next one in this series.
– Marianne, Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars
Loved the quirky characters in this book. Kept me going until the very end.
– Tennille Gilreath, Goodreads reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – A wonderful adventure continues!
I set out to savor this second book in the Door to Door series. Instead I devoured it! TL Brown has done it again, creating a wonderfully vibrant adventure that I couldn’t put down and was sad when it ended! I truly understand what the term Cozy Mystery means now, and highly recommend to all!
– Susan Wood, Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – The right book!
I received a signed copy of Through the Door from the author. Book one was so magical, I had to jump right into the sequel. In book two we are thrust into another adventure when Emily’s mom, Lydia is missing. Emily springs into action, trying to unravel the mystery, without knowing what she is doing or testing the waters. And while she travels through the ‘right’ door to get from place to place, she often ends up making the wrong decisions. Like Emily would say, “Good Grief!”
Book two is a little darker, a little more mysterious, and a little more magical. Brown’s writing is so campy and fun that this was a real page-turner for me. I can see Emily will learn a lot of lessons in book three and I expect a lot of secrets to unfold. Okay, T.L. Brown. I’m ready for more Templeton!
– Jessica Cantwell, Young Adult author and Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – Even more inventive than the first book!
I recently read the first book in this series (Door to Door) and immediately moved on to book number 2. I was told my favorite character had more of a starring role (sorry Templeton) in this book, so I just had to dive in. And boy am I glad I did!
Action-packed and just as inventive – if not more so – than the first book, Brown takes the reader on a whirlwind escapade filled with even more quirky characters to love! But my favorite remains Rabbit. Which Rabbit? Sorry, Emily, but I’m going to call him MY Rabbit now.
While we learn more and more about Emily’s gift and the Salesmen and the Empire, there is still a lot of intrigue, and the introduction of a powerful entity really upped the stakes! I am looking forward to the 3rd in this series!
– Jennifer Brasington-Crowley, Romance author and Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – Magic, mayhem, complex characters, and an engaging storyline… I loved this book!
Through the Door, T.L. Brown’s sequel to Door to Door, is a brilliant continuation of the Door to Door Mystery series. Magic, mayhem, complex characters, and an engaging storyline… Through the Door was unputdownable!
If you haven’t read Door to Door or Through the Door, add them to your TBR list.
– Shari T. Mitchell, Mystery author and Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – If you liked book one, you’ll love book two!
Through the Door is the second in the Door to Door series. I dived in having only just finished the first, and I’m glad I did. I loved Door to Door but I think Through the Door is even better, more snippets of the backstory are revealed and there’s more intrigue. I mean, just who is Templeton and what is his end goal? I enjoyed learning more about Emily’s mum, and who she is. That was a nice little twist because I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that included a… well, I won’t say what she is because I don’t want to spoil the book for you. All I’ll say is that if you liked book one in this series, you’ll love book two.
– Rachel Stanley, Romance author and Amazon reviewer
5 out of 5 stars – A must-read for cozy mystery fans!
Through The Door is the second instalment of the Door To Door series of cozy mysteries. If you loved the first book, this one should definitely be on the top of your To Be Read pile!
The twists and turns wil keep you guessing throughout, and you’ll be reading way past your bedtime as you figure out the mysteries within. With both Emily and those she loves in danger, she must take monumental risks and put everything on the line to right the wrongs – and place her trust in the hands of someone she deems unworthy of it.
The author immediately immerses you in the magical world, and which the reader learns about alongside Emily. The characters are like old friends, and the action-packed climax will have you on the edge of your seat. There’s also a cliffhanger that’ll have you desperate to read the last book in the series!
– Rosie Ward, Amazon reviewer
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