Book Review: The Yellow Lantern

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Series: True Colors
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Release Date: July 15, 2019
Genre: True Crime Fiction

In 1824, Josephine Clayton is considered dead by everyone in her Massachusetts village—especially the doctor she gas assisted for several months. Yet, she is still very much alive.

After the doctor’s illegal dealing with his body snatcher to obtain her body, Josephine awakens, positioned as the next corpse for his research. To cover up his crime, the doctor tries to kill her, but Josephine begs to be spared. They strike a deal—Josephine will leave her village and work at a distant cotton mill. All the while, she’ll await her true mission—posing as a mourner to help the body snatcher procure her replacement.

At the mill though, Josephine is praised for her medical remedies among the other female workers, gaining attention from the handsome factory manager, Braham Taylor. Yet, when Braham’s own loved one becomes the prey for the next grave robbing, Josie must make a choice that could put her dark past behind her or steal away the promise of any future at all.

What price will Josie pay for love when her secrets begin to unravel?
My Review ♥️


From the first sentence of The Yellow Lantern you feel a darkness that encapsulates you, and the further you read the more you become cloaked in that darkness.  The subject of death normally does that to you.  This story so twisted that it's unimaginable that something similar happened once upon a time.  I was left spellbound and wondering just how much of the advancements of medicine is attributed to grave robbing, a regular occurrence in the 1800's.  I can only imagine...

Though the ending is bright with promise it took me awhile to shake that dark, depressing feeling, proving just how captivating the story telling really is, immersing you in this seedy business.  The depth of characterization is stunning and the setting, though dark, came alive for me, down to the smallest detail that grounded you in this incredibly unique world.

The True Colors series continues to get better and better and is the perfect mix of historical fact and fiction.  This was a dark read for sure, and the fact that grave robbing and murdering for bodies is another stain on our nation's history.  I loved the "little light of mine" that was apparent throughout, and love that light truly does cast out all darkness, and even when you find yourself in the most hopeless place, remember that all hope is never really lost.  Just have faith.

My Rating: ★★★★★
Other Books in the True Colors Series
  
★ Be sure to also check out MY REVIEW of The Pink Bonnet
About the Author

Angie Dicken credits her love of story to reading British literature during life as a military kid in England. Now living in the U.S. heartland, she's a member of ACFW, sharing about author life with her fellow Alley Cats on The Writer's Alley blog and Facebook page. Besides writing, she is a busy mom of four and works in Adult Ministry. Angie enjoys eclectic new restaurants, authentic conversation with friends, and date nights with her Texas Aggie husband. Connect with her online at www.angiedicken.com

     
*I have reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the Barbour Books through NetGalley. All opinions are completely honest, and my own.
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