The Ghost in the First Row vs The Ghost Town Mystery: Which Should You Read?
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The Ghost in the First Row
The Aldens are visiting Aunt Jane in Elmford where they will see a mystery play at the Trap-Door Theater. Each day at rehearsal something strange happens to the front-row seat once occupied by the theater's benefactor.…
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The Ghost Town Mystery
While visiting a recent purchase of Grandfather's, a ghost town in the Rocky Mountains, the Aldens encounter a mystery involving a run-down motel and a woman who may be a ghost.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Ghost Town Mystery has the widest readership — 586 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Ghost in the First Row | The Ghost Town Mystery | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (327) | 3.9 (586) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (1) |
Reception
| The Ghost in the First Row | The Ghost Town Mystery | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 327 | 586 |
| Editions | 9 | 10 |
| Want to read | 425 | 588 |
| Reading it now | 23 | 33 |
| Written reviews | 12 | 15 |
| Pages | 109 | 121 |