The Last Haunting is the seventh and final installment in Dawn Merriman’s Rylan Flynn series. As with many beloved series, its ending feels bittersweet. From the first book to the last, Merriman delivered stories that were gripping, mysterious, suspenseful, and rich with paranormal intrigue.
Title: The Last Haunting
Author(s): Dawn Merriman
Series: Rylan Flynn #7
Also in this series: The Spirit Girls, The Shadow Girls , The Whisper House , The Haunted Child, The River Ghost , The Burning Soul
Published by Hachette UK - Second Sky on August 22, 2025
Pages: 187
Genre(s): paranormal cozy mystery
Source: Kindle Unlimited, Netgalley
Format: eBook
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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My mother’s spirit is trapped. To set her free, I must find her killer before it’s too late…
I’m Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living.
When I witness a fatal car crash, the police are quick to conclude that it’s an accident. Only Detective Ford Pierce is not convinced—could the healthy victim really have died at the wheel from a heart attack?
For once, I’m happy to let Ford investigate alone. Years ago, my mother was murdered in our home. Now, with her ghost begging me to find the killer, I will not be distracted from solving her cold case once and for all.
The evil spirit Roland is back, terrorizing the town. And when a brutal murder is uncovered, it’s clear he isn’t acting alone.
Are all the sinister events in Ashby more connected than they appeared at first glance?
As Ford and I edge closer to answers, it becomes clear that someone, or something, wants to keep their deadly secrets buried. Can I unmask this ruthless murderer before I become the next victim?
The exhilarating finale of a paranormal mystery series packed with heart-stopping twists,
The Last Haunting
is perfect for fans of Heather Graham, Wendy Wang, and Noelle W. Ihli.
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If you’ve been following my reviews of the series, you’ll know that Rylan has the rare ability to see and speak with ghosts. Throughout the books, she has lived with the constant presence of her mother’s spirit—her mother having been brutally murdered. In this final installment, Rylan faces her most difficult choice yet: uncovering her mother’s killer or allowing her mother’s spirit to remain in the earthly realm.
There comes a time when we have to let go and move on, and The Last Haunting aptly captures this. Rylan has been holding on to the ghosts of her past, preventing her from living freely. By taking the plunge to uncover her mother’s murderer, she finally finds the strength to release the past and embrace the present, opening the door to a bright future with the man she loves.
Rylan’s growth has been such a joy to follow with her learning to trust, opening up, while deepening her bond with Detective Ford. With this installment, revelations abound. Rylan uncovers the reason behind one person’s deep resentment toward her, and this, along with other startling discoveries, builds to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.
Overall, The Last Haunting is a fitting and powerful finale to the Rylan Flynn series. With suspense, shocking revelations, and emotional depth, it brings Rylan’s journey full circle while delivering closure for the series’ beloved characters. Fans of the series will find it both satisfying and unforgettable—a perfect end to a thrilling, supernatural ride.
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About Dawn Merriman
Dawn Merriman writes creepy small town murder mysteries from her small farm in northeast Indiana where she lives with her husband and teenage children. You can often find her with muck boots on her feet and a story in her head. She enjoys animals, auctions, snorkeling and archaeology. Dawn Merriman grew up a small town farm girl, on a small time pig farm in Indiana. She spent her young adulthood sitting on her bedroom floor scribbling stories in notebooks. She won the “Northeast Indiana Young Writers” award as a sophomore in high school. After battling severe depression, she wrote her debut novel “How Murder Saved My Life” as therapy, mixing her love of murder mysteries and farming with climbing out of the darkness of illness.
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I’m so glad the series ended strong. I’ve got the first couple books on my Kindle to start at some point.
I hope you get the chance to dive into this series.
Cool. I have KindleUnlimited at the moment and will start the series. Fantastic review!
I am sure you will enjoy it.
She’s written another one? Yay! I really enjoy this series. And I have you to thank. 😀
I am so glad you are enjoying it.
I haven’t read this series but it sounds good.