Published: June 14, 2011
Words: 87060 (approximate)
Language: English

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Zach Kalusky, host of Sci-D TV's Xavier Paranormal Investigators, is ecstatic when he's given the opportunity to explore the most haunted site in Chicago for a Halloween Special: Rosewood Asylum.

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Zach Kalusky, host of Sci-D TV's Xavier Paranormal Investigators, is ecstatic when he's given the opportunity to explore the most haunted site in Chicago for a Halloween Special: Rosewood Asylum, a place long made off-limits by the local government, plagued by decades of mysterious fires and unexplained events. It's Zach's dream investigation- but there's a catch: the network forces Xavier Paranormal Investigators to partner with the more dramatic-but less ethical-Demon Hunters.

Now, Zach must fight for both his show's integrity and his team's loyalty while trying to protect his

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Review by: Veronica Morfi on Jan. 25, 2012 :
Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum is my dream life inside a book.

This is the story of Zach, the host of Xavier Paranormal Investigators, a show that investigates paranormal, visits haunted places and sets the trapped spirits free. Zach is very excited about his next mission. The Rosewood Asylum has been one of the most haunted places around Chicago and has been off limits to everyone. The only thing bad about the new mission is that he has to join forces with another investigating show, The Demon Hunters, and besides that his uncle, who has been possessing him since age three, can't seem to keep his thoughts for himself. Everything is about to go from bad to worse when the investigation begins and a lot of things seem out of place. In order to solve the mystery behind Rosewood and a series of fires, Zach has to first figure out who is on his side.

I really loved this book. It was everything I hoped for and even more. I loved the team of investigators, so many different persons, although at the beginning I could tell which tech guy was which. Maybe to many tech-guys? Anyways, my favorite character, even if we don't get to see a lot of her was Shelly, a kind of CSI girl. I hope there will be more of her in the next book.

The haunted asylum was... well, haunting. I love haunted places, castles, houses, whatever, give me a haunted place and a mystery to solve and I am happy! The mystery was well spread throughout the book, there were so many details add on from chapter to chapter and so many questions and possibilities of what will happen next. Maybe the book wasn't scary enough, since I expected a haunted asylum to be extremely creepy, but the mystery made up for it. I have to say the preview of the next book was damn scary!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Heidi on Jan. 24, 2012 :
“The Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum

Four stars: A lively adventure behind the scenes of a ghost hunter show.

The story opens, July 4, 1900. A young, precocious girl, Amelia scampers about the grounds of the Rosewood Asylum. Amelia is exploring with her mysterious friend, Boy, he is a fun companion. The two roam the woods, while Amelia tries to keep her dress clean. Suddenly, the pair run into a woman in a long dress. Something isn't quite right about her. The strange woman morphs in front of them, her flesh burns and turns to charred remains, as she reaches out and touches Boy, he is swallowed up, vanishing into thin air. The woman turns toward Amelia, the terrified girl attempts to flee, but her feet are rooted to the ground. She is overcome by terror. Blackness washes over Amelia, as she fades into the realm of the unconscious. Fast forward, to present day, over a hundred years have passed. Rosewood Asylum, stands as an abandoned state protected landmark. Rumors and urban legends churn regarding the hospital's sordid past. Whispers of hauntings, a strange female specter, unexplained fires and a high rate of suicides. Numerous attempts were made over the years to renovate the site but the hauntings interceded, preventing the reconstructions. Now the building stands behind a barbed wire fence, ravaged by dust and decay, a victim of the wheel of time. Zach Kalusky, host of Sci-D TV's Xavier Paranormal Investigators, has longed for a chance to investigate the decrepit Asylum, to uncover the source of the hauntings. Alas, no one has been allowed on the grounds for years. That is until Zach learns he is getting the chance of a lifetime. At last he and his crew are granted access to the Rosewood Asylum and its grounds. There is one catch, his crew won't be exploring the hauntings on their own, in a brazen attempt to boost ratings, the network is pairing his crew with their arch rivals, The Demon Hunters. Zach, has long been suspicious of some of their investigating techniques. He reluctantly agrees to work with the competition, in order to finally be able to set foot in Rosewood. What secrets await Zach and the others in the haunted halls of the Asylum?

What I Liked:
*I admit, I occasionally like to watch those ghost hunter shows, especially around Halloween, so I enjoyed reading about a ghost hunting show. This book provides a behind the scenes look at what goes into the production of a reality ghost show. The author, Mr. Prosapio, obviously did his research because this book is a realistic portrayal. I enjoyed the explanations on the methods, research, equipment and techniques that ghost hunters utilize. I especially liked the way Zach would think of how clips would end up being edited in the final production, to sensationalize the events for the audience. If you have any interest in ghost hunting television productions, you will love this book.
*I appreciated that this book presents layer upon layer of mystery. There are numerous story threads to follow, the main investigation of Rosewood and the secrets of the hauntings, the enigmatic, old lady Evelyn and her mysterious story, the questionable techniques of the Demon Hunters, the possibility of tainted evidence and Zach's secret ability. All of these plots collide to produce a book that is a captivating mystery adventure. Be sure to pay attention, many clues are revealed along the way.
*I liked the characters, Zach and Ray, long time friends. I enjoyed their easy, comfortable friendship. Their companionship allows for plenty of funny banter back and forth between two. This provides a bit of comic relief and helps lighten the mood. Ray proves to be the type of friend you would want watching your back. Hunter, the psychic, was another fun character, he also adds his own unique brand of humor.
*I appreciated that this book is a a great stand alone novel, no cliffhanger ending. The story resolves neatly, but the foundation is established for future ghost hunting expenditures with Zach and the gang. At the end of the book, their is an enticing sample for Mr. Prosapio's next book. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel.

And The Not So Much:
*I am not sure this is really a criticism, but I kept reading waiting for some horrid apparition to materialize and completely scare the bejesus out of me. Thankfully, that never happened. I enjoy a good scare but I don't like to be terrified. This book does have ghosts but nothing that will frighten the pants off you and make you want to sleep with the lights on (ok I admit I was a pantywaist and avoided reading this before bed just in case). If you are looking for a terrifying read, then this book likely will not do it for you. For those of you, like me, who approach ghost books with a bit of trepidation, this one provides just the right amount of chills. I also think that by not going overboard with the ghostly apparitions, the book maintains a more realistic feel.
*Ok so this is me being picky, part of me wanted to be scared while the sane part of me did not, I kept expecting at any moment for something scary to pop out, so I was a bit disappointed when I finished, because I slept soundly. (I know some of you are thinking make up your mind already, *shrugs* I'm a girl.
*This book has an extensive cast of characters, with the two ghost hunting teams. I struggled a bit trying to keep track of everyone, which team they were on and their tasks on the investigation. I think having a list at the beginning of the characters and their descriptions would enhance the reading experience.
*At times, I was a bit confused on the layout of the Rosewood Asylum and all the land protected under the state's historical status. A map of the grounds would help me clarify the area.
*I would like to have a bit more information on Zach and his condition. A little more explanation would have been beneficial to me, as I know very little about the scientific and medical aspects of his affliction.
*Most of the mysteries are wrapped up but I had a few lingering questions. What was Sara's full role? What caused Sashza's mishap? Who ratted out Thomas? Does Evelyn find her peace?

Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum is a book I highly recommend you check out. It is a fun foray into the ghost hunting world. This book packs a punch with its many mysterious elements. Yet, it has just the right amount of scare, enough to frighten but not terrorize. Mr. Prosapio, has established a solid beginning, to what I am sure will be an entertaining series. The best part? You can pick up an ebook for $2.99, a bargain! So, are you ready to do a little ghost hunting?

Favorite Quotations:
"One may smile and smile and be a villain."

"Zach shushed them. No need for spraying lighter fluid into a live cigar butt."

"The smell of rotting plaster and dust was a stale belch into the warm day."

"Zach, something evil is roaming these halls.”

"It seemed something should be said. It felt like he should say...something. But all that he wanted to say, all that needed to be said was too much. Anything spoken would come across as trite. So he said nothing to his friends, and they said nothing back."

"It was as if ice water crept up his legs and once it reached his waist, shot up his spine."

"Live together, die alone,” Hunter said.”
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Tricia Kristufek on Jan. 16, 2012 :
They're not telling you everything.

Zach dreams of investigating Rosewood Asylum, the haunted facility in Chicago. As host for Sci-D TV's Xavier Paranormal Investigators, Zach and his team go into haunted areas to learn the science behind the haunting and to exorcise any ghosts on the premises. But as Zach gets his wish of investigating Rosewood, his team's unity is tested by adding the Demon Hunter team into the mix - the "catch" for getting access to Rosewood.

The large cast used in this book covers every range of person imaginable, blending together to increase the tension between the characters. Along with Zach, the reader finds out details of the haunting, the lies, the deceit, and the paranormal, all while trying to get to the bottom of the mystery of Rosewood.

While there were some predictable moments, they didn't distract me from the story - I was compelled to find out the true reason of the haunting and what the characters were going to do about it, causing me to devour this book. It is a fast read with easy language and enough intrigue to keep you interested. Zach is a deep character, full of conflict and insight, though I do hope that further installments delve a little deeper into the characters, since they have been so well set-up here.

Mystery, ghosts, possession, personal conflicts and behind-the-scenes TV production, Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum is a fast-paced trip into the paranormal realm that will leave you asking: Who's next?
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Tricia Kristufek on Jan. 16, 2012 :
Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum by Stephen Prosapio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

They're not telling you everything.

Zach dreams of investigating Rosewood Asylum, the haunted facility in Chicago. As host for Sci-D TV's Xavier Paranormal Investigators, Zach and his team go into haunted areas to learn the science behind the haunting and to exorcise any ghosts on the premises. But as Zach gets his wish of investigating Rosewood, his team's unity is tested by adding the Demon Hunter team into the mix - the "catch" for getting access to Rosewood.

The large cast used in this book covers every range of person imaginable, blending together to increase the tension between the characters. Along with Zach, the reader finds out details of the haunting, the lies, the deceit, and the paranormal, all while trying to get to the bottom of the mystery of Rosewood.

While there were some predictable moments, they didn't distract me from the story - I was compelled to find out the true reason of the haunting and what the characters were going to do about it, causing me to devour this book. It is a fast read with easy language and enough intrigue to keep you interested. Zach is a deep character, full of conflict and insight, though I do hope that further installments delve a little deeper into the characters, since they have been so well set-up here.

Mystery, ghosts, possession, personal conflicts and behind-the-scenes TV production, Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum is a fast-paced trip into the paranormal realm that will leave you asking: Who's next?
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Brett Talley on Jan. 04, 2012 :
There’s a reason that the ghost story has been around since the beginning of time (check out First Samuel 28:3-25 if you doubt me). People are obsessed with the unknown, and there is no greater unknown than what happens after death. Sure, plenty of us think we know. Atheists say nothing, people of faith pin their hopes on a life beyond. But we can’t know for sure. Add to that mystery the things that go bump in the night, the shadow that moves in the distance, the figure in the corner of your eye that’s gone when you turn your head, and what do you have? Ghost stories.

That fertile field has attracted writers in legions over the years, and there are more ghost stories out there than you can shake a rusty chain at. Thank goodness then for Stephen Prosapio who has given us Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum, an original take on the classic haunting story that even the most jaded of horror fans can enjoy. Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum tells the story of Zach Kalusky, paranormal investigator and budding television star who is haunted in his own special way. When he was a baby, the spirit of his uncle attached itself to Zach and now acts as a sort of spiritual guide, helping Zach to uncover the truth behind the mysteries he investigates. Now Zach and his team, Xavier Paranormal Investigators, have been given the opportunity of a lifetime—an investigation of Rosewood Asylum, the most haunted location in Chicago. But when XPI is paired with the rival Demon Hunters, Zach begins to suspect he has a traitor in his midst, one that when combined with a growing evil that inhabits Rosewood, could put his entire group in mortal danger.

I think the thing that I loved most about Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum is how much is going on. There’s Rosewood itself, of course, the classic “bad place” that seems to attract and amplify evil, the sort of dark locale one would expect from Stephen King’s early work. By itself, Rosewood is the basis for a fantastic story. Mysterious fires, unsolved murders, vengeful spirits. Prosapio takes that story to another level by intertwining several other threads along with it. There is Zach and his affliction, one that goes beyond a mere haunting to something far more spiritually significant and physically dangerous. There’s the conflict between XPI and the Demon Hunters, between the two groups’ methods and the looming mystery over which member of Zach’s group may be manufacturing evidence. Prosapio even manages to throw in some romance. The story is told crisply with believable dialogue, flashbacks that are neither perfunctory nor confusing, and characters that have depth, existing for a purpose other than filling a needed stereotype.

Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum is the kind of book you start reading and don’t put down. It is easily one of my favorite novels I have read this year, and the single best part of the book? The preview of Prosapio’s next novel, one I cannot wait to get my hands on.

Brett J. Talley, author of That Which Should Not Be
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Tana on Jan. 03, 2012 :
Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum – by Stephen Prosapio

This is the first book I’ve read by Stephen Prosapio I love ghost stories so I was quite excited to read and review this novel. Stephen’s writing is good his words flowed effortlessly and he did an excellent job with the character’s descriptions and the plot was unique. He combines a ghost story with a behind the scenes look into a reality TV show that investigates paranormal activity. I was hooked after reading the Prologue and the first chapter of this book.

Zach Kalusky is the main character a student at the Saint Xaviour University in Chicago, working on his PhD in Psychology. To help pay for his education Zach works on a tv show called Xaviour Paranormal Investigators. His team has just been told they are going to be allowed in to investigate the Rosewood Asylum but along with his team they have to work with another show’s cast called the Demon Hunters. Most of Zack’s team believe the Demon Hunters are more or less a fraud and not really sure if they can work together effectively. Having little choice the two teams have a meeting and make plans on how things will work. The Rosewood Asylum has been haunted for over 100 years and Zach cannot wait to get inside to get documented proof of the paranormal activity. During the investigation is where this book gets really good, there is mystery, suspense, hauntings, twists and turns and I was sure I had some of it figured out. I couldn’t put this book down till I hit the last page.

I really enjoyed The Ghost’s of Rosewood, the dialogue between the two tv cast’s made me laugh at times, the behind the scenes look into what it takes to put a tv show together is very realistic and Stephen Prosapio writing these scenes must of been fun but you can tell that the author must of spent a great deal of time researching as it seems very realistic. The Ghost-hunting, the history, and the mystery behind Rosewood Asylum are well written, I would suggest you pay close attention some scenes because there is a lot going on. It was a great read and I truly enjoyed this novel and would recommend to anyone who enjoys ghost stories and paranormal books.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Tana on Jan. 03, 2012 :
Ghosts of Rosewood Asylum – by Stephen Prosapio

This is the first book I’ve read by Stephen Prosapio I love ghost stories so I was quite excited to read and review this novel. Stephen’s writing is good his words flowed effortlessly and he did an excellent job with the character’s descriptions and the plot was unique. He combines a ghost story with a behind the scenes look into a reality TV show that investigates paranormal activity. I was hooked after reading the Prologue and the first chapter of this book.

Zach Kalusky is the main character a student at the Saint Xaviour University in Chicago, working on his PhD in Psychology. To help pay for his education Zach works on a tv show called Xaviour Paranormal Investigators. His team has just been told they are going to be allowed in to investigate the Rosewood Asylum but along with his team they have to work with another show’s cast called the Demon Hunters. Most of Zack’s team believe the Demon Hunters are more or less a fraud and not really sure if they can work together effectively. Having little choice the two teams have a meeting and make plans on how things will work. The Rosewood Asylum has been haunted for over 100 years and Zach cannot wait to get inside to get documented proof of the paranormal activity. During the investigation is where this book gets really good, there is mystery, suspense, hauntings, twists and turns and I was sure I had some of it figured out. I couldn’t put this book down till I hit the last page.

I really enjoyed The Ghost’s of Rosewood, the dialogue between the two tv cast’s made me laugh at times, the behind the scenes look into what it takes to put a tv show together is very realistic and Stephen Prosapio writing these scenes must of been fun but you can tell that the author must of spent a great deal of time researching as it seems very realistic. The Ghost-hunting, the history, and the mystery behind Rosewood Asylum are well written, I would suggest you pay close attention some scenes because there is a lot going on. It was a great read and I truly enjoyed this novel and would recommend to anyone who enjoys ghost stories and paranormal books.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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