A haunted house is known for causing its owner mental anxiety, sometimes resulting in insanity, and transforms the life of a homeless man in the chilling paranormal novel, The House by Chambray Blue. After a devastating divorce and a life-threatening illness, Bob Noone is homeless and living on the streets with his dog. To give Bob some hope in his sparse life, a kind woman gives him a lottery ticket along with a sandwich, unexpectedly changing the course of his life. Winning the lottery, Bob buys a mansion for him and his ailing dog. After the purchase, he discovered that nobody had been able to live in the house since one of the original owners had died in the pool several decades ago. On the first night in his new home, Bob noticed a mist forming within the rooms. Unconcerned by its presence, he trusts that he is protected and accepts its appearance without fear. The foggy mist comes and goes, occasionally forming in his room and sometimes around his guests. What motivates it? Is it a ghost or something else entirely?

The House by Chambray Blue is an intriguing novel with a supernatural essence co-mingling with the Christian principles of acceptance and unconditional love. Containing fascinating characters, a riveting storyline, and a convoluted plot, it is a captivating book that is hard to put down. Filled with twists and turns, the story gradually builds to an unexpected crisis, subsequently leading to a happy conclusion. Faith in God threads through the plot, creating an inspiring and compelling storyline. Including the elements of personal loss, trusting in God's love, and restoration, it is a stunning novel that will delight Christian readers from young adults on up.

Bob Noone has a heart of gold that sees only the good in people. The downside is, he is often an easy target for the opportunists surrounding him. His luck changes when he wins the lottery with a ticket given to him by a kind-hearted woman. He purchases a mansion and learns it holds a few secrets. Unexplained fogs appear suddenly and follow specific persons; the lights dim on their own. To make matters worse, his estranged ex-wife and sons want to get back together now that he is a millionaire. You have to read The House by Chambray Blue to find out if Bob can distinguish between the gold-diggers and the well-wishers.

Chambray Blue features a classic good versus evil trope in this book, using distinctive twists to keep it interesting. The characters are black and white; that is, they are either immoral or virtuous. Bob’s character personifies core Christian values. Despite being tortured in countless ways, he doesn’t hold grudges; instead, he is thankful for the few good things he has in life. His attachment to Blink, a stray dog he had rescued, and to Connie, whom he loves like a daughter, is a predominant feature of the story. Although the evil characters swoop down with their malicious intentions countless times, good always triumphs over them. The House thus exudes a feel-good, uplifting vibe. I would suggest this book to any reader who believes in core values and also to those who are enduring tough times.