Spookapalooza 2025
Specters in the Storm by Pauline Baird Jones
Embark on this captivating, time-bending paranormal detective journey in Specters in the Storm.
Time-twisting paranormal romantic science fiction from USA Today Bestselling Author Pauline Baird Jones
Step into a time-twisting, paranormal whirlwind with Specters in the Storm, the mesmerizing standalone novel by Pauline Baird Jones, known for her smart, quirky, and humorous fiction. This gripping tale of love, science, and otherworldly adventures will leave you breathless.
Dr. Ernest Warren, haunted by the loss of his beloved in the Great Storm of 1901, has renounced love and devoted himself to unraveling the mysteries of science and interstellar travel. When similar, ominous storms begin to brew, he steers his airship towards the past, hoping to unearth answers buried in the place where he lost everything.
Inter-dimensional time traveler, Prudence Pinkerton, has observed Ernest’s extraordinary career from the future. Aware of the impending danger, she knows she must meet him and intervene.
Reluctantly, Ernest accepts Prudence’s help, setting them on a race against time. As the world teeters on the brink of a life-altering shift, and clocks inexplicably tick faster, they must confront and conquer the evil that lurks in the eye of the storm. But for Ernest, trusting a woman may be an even greater challenge than battling the enigmatic tempest.
Can they defeat the spectral threat hidden in the heart of the storm? Can Ernest open his heart to love again amidst the chaos? Embark on this captivating, time-bending paranormal detective journey in Specters in the Storm.
Purchase Specters in the Storm today to unravel the mysteries hidden within the tempest.
Reviews
“The author’s vivid descriptions of the storm, lightning, specters and the evil being that resides in the storm give this tale a real horror story feel. The horror and dimensional time travel aspects of the story remind me a bit of Baird’s Steampunk. Specters in the Storm is a stand alone story though and it was well worth spending a few hours out in the elements!” Whiskey with my Book
“…well written and edited and SMART…” Amazon Review (from inclusion in Edge of Never)
“Was an excellent book…” Amazon Review (from inclusion in Edge of Never)
“…full of suspense, humor, mystery, drama, secrets, lots of action…” Amazon Review (from inclusion in Edge of Never)
“…awesome paranormal detective story…” Amazon Review (from inclusion in Edge of Never)
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Pauline Baird Jones

I’ve written across genres because, honestly, I get bored easily. (Plot twist: writing keeps me from falling asleep in my own laundry pile.) My books range from romantic suspense to science fiction to comedy thrillers, with the occasional gothic or paranormal twist. No matter the setting, I promise you’ll find heroines who are braver than they think, heroes worth cheering for, and enough humor to keep you grinning between the nail-biting moments.s me from falling asleep in my own laundry pile.) My books range from romantic suspense to science fiction to comedy thrillers, with the occasional gothic or paranormal twist. No matter the setting, I promise you’ll find heroines who are braver than they think, heroes worth cheering for, and enough humor to keep you grinning between the nail-biting moments.
And yes, if you’re wondering, I laugh at my own jokes while writing. (Somebody has to. 😉)
If you’re looking for stories that:
- Sweep you out of the ordinary,
- Deliver romance without the eye-rolls,
- Mix danger with laughter,
- And leave you smiling, hopeful, and maybe a little braver—
Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to my world. 💖
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