THE DEVIL WORE WHITE

*****

“Death rarely travels alone.”

“And in this case, it brings along a gaggle of history. William and Carol attend a wedding at the Globe Springs Hotel that doesn’t end as supposed. Between Egyptian artifacts and old clues, it gets more and more murky. Will they ever figure it out?

With a book this connected to the history of Ashland, it’s hard not to post spoilers, and it seems like they are scattered like bread crumbs along with the genealogical family ties you don’t see until you begin to follow the trail.

Out of the three books, this was the hardest to figure out. Every time I followed a clue I came to a wall. I read 84% of this in one sitting.

Glenn J Hill is an author to watch for. Highly Recommended 5/5.”

*****

“An awesome book about marriage to unite wealthy families. The rumors about the cursed hotel is the site of a fairy tale wedding. The background story is developed. The characters are realistic. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. It’s the second of a trilogy. I’m buying the first book and will buy the third. I really enjoyed her book and the ghost cat, Dante!”

*****

“The town was buzzing with the wedding of Heather Standish in Lithia Park. With the family’s antiquities on display in the Rose Room at the Globe Springs Hotel after the wedding, things were tense. The bride was also staying in the Bridal Suite on the haunted 9th floor. The unthinkable happened—read and enjoy!”

*****

“I guess Ashland held more secrets! Deep, dark, twisted secrets. All are waiting for William and Carol to discover them and solve another murder. I will never understand the need that some people have to take things from others… especially the dead. It never ends well. I loved this book! It was very engrossing and entertaining! I am looking forward to reading the next book!”

*****

“This was a really enjoyable ghost story, jam-packed with different ghosts, including a ghost cat called Dante.

In amongst the ghostly happenings was a very human murder story.

In addition to the wonderful mystery, there were many descriptions of delectable food, and some incredible recipes at the end of the book.

I look forward to reading another book in this series.”

*****

“I am loving this series! Ok, ghosts are terribly cryptic and give horrible clues, and Shakespeare is beyond my comprehension, but I still love it! This book was full of everything. There was a curse, a bunch of murders, both old and new, lots of suspects, and ghosts! What more could anyone ask for? The next book sounds fantastic, too! Can’t wait!”

*****

“Book #2 in the Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mysteries series was as interesting as the first.

William and his feisty friend Carol are back, along with Detective Argent, and the ghost of long-dead Ophelia Beckworth, aka The Blue Lady, plus Dante, the spectral feline that has attached himself to William.

This time, a newlywed bride falls from her hotel room window and dies. There are whispers of an old curse linked to the hotel. Was it the curse? An accident? Or MURDER?

Follow William and Carol as they help the good detective investigate and solve the mystery, with help from Dante, the Blue Lady, and a couple of other spirits roaming the halls of the Globe Springs Hotel.”

*****

“The Devil Wore White is Book 2 of A Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mystery by Glenn J Hill. I think that this mystery is interesting. The Globe Springs Hotel has secrets that started in 1925 to the present. William, Carol, and his ghost cat, Dante, are hot on the trail of what happened to a bride who fell 9 stories. This series has so much action with great characters. The question to be answered is whether the bride was murdered or it was a terrible accident. Plus, what is buried in the hotel… It’s a mystery.”

*****

“I really enjoyed getting to read this; it had that element that I enjoyed from The First Thing We Do… and continued the mystery element that I was looking for. I was engaged with the paranormal cozy mystery element that I wanted, and was engaged from the first page. It was a strong sequel in the Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mysteries series, and I was glad it was so well done in this universe. The characters had the feel I wanted and enjoyed in this series. Glenn J. Hill wrote this so well, and I’m excited to read more as these two books have been wonderfully done.”

****

“What a ride! Glenn J. Hill takes the reader back to Ashland in this second installment of the Ghostly Ashland Shakespeare Mystery series, and once again, the town’s charm is paired with its shadows. From the very first pages, you’re dropped into a world where the Oregon Shakespeare Festival mingles with haunted hotels, ancient artifacts, and whispers from the past that refuse to stay buried.

The real strength of this book lies in its characters. William Mills isn’t your typical amateur sleuth—he’s haunted, both literally and emotionally, and watching him wrestle with his past while being pulled into new mysteries makes him feel real and grounded. Carol, with her mix of practicality and warmth, balances him out beautifully (and I loved their banter).

Detective Argent is sharp and uncompromising, a perfect foil to William’s instincts, while side characters like Rosemary Bloomington and Aunt Bessie add rich flavor and unexpected humor.

Hill has a knack for weaving historical backstory, ghostly lore, and modern intrigue without it feeling forced. The hotel itself feels like a character—glamorous, sinister, and deeply haunted. And let’s not forget Dante, the mysterious ghost-cat who pops up just enough to keep things eerie and delightful.

This isn’t just a mystery; it’s a layered story about grief, secrets, and the ways the past insists on being seen. And the Shakespearean thread running through the whole thing ties it together with a sense of theatrical drama that fits Ashland perfectly.

If you like your mysteries with a touch of the supernatural, a cast of characters you can root for (or side-eye with suspicion), and plenty of atmosphere, The Devil Wore White delivers.”