Jaime Jo Wright: Hope in the Darkness & the Haunting Secrets of Traeger Hall
In this interview with Jaime Jo Wright dives deep into the gothic mystery behind her latest release, The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall. Kelly chats with Jaime about her signature blend of dual-timeline suspense, richly atmospheric storytelling, and faith-infused themes of grief, hope, and healing. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Jaime shares how personal loss shaped her writing, how God meets us in the darkest moments, and the eerie Victorian customs that inspired her newest tale.
With a romance between a guarded heroine and a surprisingly charming undertaker (yes, you read that right!), this episode is a must-listen for fans of deep, emotionally resonant stories that shine light in the shadows. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the true crime inspiration behind the novel and why sometimes the most terrifying places are the ones locked inside us.
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Meet Jaime Jo Wright
Jaime Jo Wright is a Christy, Daphne Du Maurier, and Carol Award-winning author, and an ECPA bestseller of thirteen novels. Known for titles like The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, The House on Foster Hill, and The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond, Jaime carves out her own lane with stories that blend gothic mystery, haunting themes, and a spark of hope. She lives in Wisconsin with her family and a few fabulous felines.
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Bible Verse for Encouragement
Psalm 33:18 (NKJV)"Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy."
Jaime Jo Wright's New Book: The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall
An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness . . .A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach . . .In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle's and aunt's murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle's eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning the reasons for her uncle's paranoia. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly--as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek--are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended.In present day Newton Creek, whispers of a family curse still cling to the century-old, abandoned property of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after her mother's passing, she is intent on solving the mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still plague the property. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.
💞 Tropes in The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall
Dual Timeline
Guardianship/Ward Relationship
Closed-Off Heroine
Gothic Mansion Mystery
Deadpan Romantic Interest (Undertaker trope redemption!)
Forced Proximity (seven-day wake)
Secrets from the Past
Found Family / Healing After Trauma
Touch of Suspense
Hint of Romance, Not Too Mushy 😉
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