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What a way to not just start but end a book!

Tension is running high from the start of the book and Stroud did a fantastic job of mixing in wit, humor, fantasy, mystery and suspenseful moments all throughout. I'm actually a bit upset at that surprise ending on this one because I didn't see it coming 😂 but I'm already off to go find the next and last book of the series.
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Oh my gods!!!!!! That twist! I mean it makes sense. And it definitely crossed my mind briefly a book ago. But oh my gods!!!!!!! 🤯😳

Another great audiobook/book in the series.

4.5/5

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The dynamics between the characters changed so much in this book compared to the previous ones in this series. The author is amazing at making you feel exactly the way he wants you to. The hairs on the back of your neck raise when they are supposed to, your heart constricts and bleeds along with the main character Lucy's. The funny banter is still there even though the tone of the book is more serious. And I loved every single word!

It is great to be able to read each book in a series without having to wait for the next one to release. I am onto book number 4!

The characters really grew on me and this 4th book was the best so far. I jumped straight into the final (audio)book.

The fourth Lockwood & Co. book is more about the relationships between the characters, and the mechanics of the ghost problem. I found it to be more 'grown-up' than the last ones for these reasons, and enjoyed it very much. There's only one book left in the series, I think.

1. I‘m really enjoying the Lockwood & Co. series on audiobook.
2. My Dad had a nickname that only he called me but I prefer to leave it to the past. A friend called me “Lor” and I hated it.
3. Breadsticks!
4. I want to stay home and read.
5. Only English. I used to know Spanish.
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#QuotsyOct18 Day 23: A #Ghost created in bedrooms. Lots of those, I guess. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I love this series! This book steps it up with some bigger reveals about the Problem which starts to connect events across the books. I'll be getting book 5 off the library asap. Pretty creepy stuff for #middlegrade though. Not sure it would have worked for me at that age. So fun now though! #mommyreads #ghosts #detectives

Ghost stories are so much cozier when you're cuddled up in flannel Christmas sheets and you don't have to get out of bed! #ghoststories #lockwoodandco

Done! Yay!

I'm not sure if it was me hitting a series slump (I'm not a big series reader) or the book but, while I was and still am very interested to see where this is going, reading this took months and felt like work. Hopefully the next book in the series picks up.

My house is cleaned, I'm mostly packed, and the day is ending with lovely weather. I'm determined to FINISH THIS BOOK before I leave tomorrow. It will be done!

"I can haz ice cream? No? Oh."

Kicking off my first evening of vacation by eating ice cream at 11 pm.

Also, apparently I take all my cat photos with this book. Maybe I'll finally finish it soon and can stop with the endless progress shots. Maybe.

I sped through this fourth installment and it did NOT disappoint!! I feel like everything is starting to come together for the next and final book. I'm glad things are being resolved in reasonable ways. I love how everything is so intertwined that you can go way back to the beginning and find clues.

Someone would like some attention. 😸

My two pre-vacation goals: clean and read. I would really like to finish these two and Eliza and Her Monsters before I leave. I don't want partially finished books hanging over my head on vacation! ?

Also, I really love the kitty reflection in the shiny library book cover which is why I didn't retake the photo to add Eliza. It seemed fitting for his face to be over the title "The Creeping Shadow."

Afternoon snooze. 😴

Trying to start what feels like my millionth book of the weekend. Grr book slumps, especially when I actually have time to read! Can't complain too much, though, because the weather is gorgeous and my husband took the girls hiking so I have a peaceful morning. Here's hoping Lockwood & Co. can break my slump and make a great day even better!

#MayBookFlowers Day 6: #SupernaturalMysteries - this new series by Jonathan Stroud has given his Bartimaeus trilogy a run for its money, at least in my book. I have fallen in love with the mystery and ghost-busting elements of this series.

Honestly, this series is not THAT amazing. The characters never seem to reach any resolution, the plot kind of meanders. And yet! Somehow I finish each book and immediately want to read the next one. Weird.

Schön, wenn man sich in einem Buch gleich zuhause fühlt. Vorteil Buchreihe.
Viel erzählen kann ich nicht, denn es handelt sich um einen 4. Teil und man sollte die Reihe schon von Anfang an lesen. Die Geschichten sind zwar alle abgeschlossen, aber der Autor verteilt genügend Appetithappen, die neugierig auf weitere Bände macht.

Loved the latest installment of this series. Looking forward to reading more books in this series!

I had a British coworker who discovered that "queuing theory" is a real thing one night while we were working, so I made my dad (a statistician) text me a picture of his bookshelf full of queuing theory books. My coworker was SO HAPPY. Anyway, that's what this quote reminds me of. I also like jokes about British people and lines.

This is a completely lovely piece of writing in a great book.

I'm always sad to reach the end of one of Jonathan Stroud's books. Book 4 of Lockwood & Co is full of chills - I'm not ashamed to say that I got goosebumps reading it late at night.

Reading a book overlooking an ice hockey game while waiting for the cinema to open for Doctor Strange. First, Lucy Carlyle and Anthony Lockwood. Ok, George too.

Perfect for this month! #AllHallowsRead

My favorite Halloween tradition is reading the newest Lockwood & Co. book. I need Jonathan Stroud's to keep this series going forever! For me, reading these books is kind of like riding a rollercoaster because they make me so happy and so scared at the same time. I think I had a crazy grin on my face for this entire book.

If you have a USA mailing address, I have a great giveaway on my blog today. One person will get all four Lockwood & Co. books + a pumpkin-carving kit. Because this giveaway is thanks to Disney-Hyperion, it's USA addresses only. www.BethFishReads.com/2016/10/giveaway-lockwood-co-by-jonathan-stroud.html

Stoked to pick this up finally...review to come!

Today's to-do list: FRIGHTFUL. But when I find any spare moments, I'll be spending them with Lockwood & Co and T'Challa. 👻💀👊

Very good, but sooooo loooooong. #HelloOctober

I hope this series never ends! There are four books and they're all amazing. Each book manages to provide answers while creating still more questions.

And now I'm left with thinking the source of the Problem may have sinister origins...

These are a must read: spooky, funny, action-packed, and full of intrigue. Stroud is a fantastic writer.

Finally! So excited for this one!

Reading book 4 of the Lockwood & Co. series in the beautiful Puckett house at Mississippi University for Women.
This series is like ghostbusters, but with kids. You'll love it.

Lucy Carlyle & Co. return for a spectacular series of ghost-busting adventures in this fourth installment, armed with swords, magnesium flares, and, of course, liberal doses of sarcasm (still the best weapon against ghosts, naturally). Highly recommend if you're looking for a fall read that's as entertaining and witty as it is adventurous & creepy! ★★★★☆.

Good morning, darlings! What are you reading this Sunday?

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#currentlyreading | Hamilton tickets AND the new #LockwoodandCo book in my hands all in one day?! Damn, it's good to be me. Incidentally, if you're looking for a creepy fall read doused in sarcastic wit, this book is probably for you. #justsayin