Selena Watt has found a house that speaks to her—literally.
A year after experiencing the inexplicable behaviour of Rafferty House, Selena isn’t really surprised when the infamous McFadyen property sends a feeling of sorrow to her while she’s touring it. What she’s not expecting, however, is to learn from her new friend Curt Wakefield that the angry ghost of its original owner is hanging around the local museum.
Nor does Selena expect her real estate agent to be found dead on the steps of the very house she now wants to buy.
Presented with another real-life murder mystery, Selena is eager to dive in, but is immediately roadblocked by the police and, according to Curt, the belligerent spirit of Gertrude McFadyen.
Curt has done his best to keep secret his ability to see and talk to ghosts, but the truth has a way of making itself known—and there are far more ghosts in Groverton looking for release than he realized. Untangling the sordid background of the McFadyens only raises more questions, leading Selena and her friends from one mystery to another.
A century of muddled history, four unsolved murders, and one ghost whisperer. Can a quartet of amateur sleuths find answers when a long dead spirit seems to be holding all the cards and won’t take no for an answer?
ISBN: 978-1-998795-24-6
Genre: Mystery/Paranormal
Series: Groverton Hauntings, book 2
Age: 14+
Pages: 368
Formats: Paperback, ebook
Released: July 2025
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Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association Hall of Fame author Ed Greenwood
You are in the hands of a superb writer. A gently told cozy that is really fascinating, with characters who really come alive—even the long-dead ones. I want many sequels!
Sally McBride, Aurora Award-winning author of The Price of Memory and More Stories
I love a good ghost story – and this one is super-good. Curl up with a cup of tea (or maybe a glass of wine) and soak right into this sprightly tale of hauntings and mystery. Be prepared to stay up late – Marks is master of the twisty tale!
Ken Haigh, author of On Foot to Canterbury
A cross between Murder She Wrote and The Ghost Whisperer, Remains to be Seen is sure to appeal to fans of cozy mysteries who appreciate a dash of the paranormal. This is author Marks’ best book to date.
Author Sarah Corrigan
Reading Remains to be Seen is like taking a Haunted Walking Tour around a small town, complete with plenty of ghostly complications, characters working together and an entertaining light mood. I enjoyed how the story captures the small-town politics and landmarks.
Deborah M. Buehler, author of Tiaris: When the Oceans Kissed
Marks expertly weaves together the lives and afterlives of relatable, fallible, smart and funny humans and ghosts. Together they work to solve murder mysteries on both new and cold. This story is full of humour, heart and clever commentary. Highly recommended.
Elaine Kelly, Community Engagement Coordinator, Collingwood Public Library
The author weaves a wonderful story and captures the atmosphere beautifully, making the town and the museum feel like a living, breathing characters. Fans of ghost stories and the supernatural will find this book very enjoyable.