Elizabeth Hall is my maiden name.  I like seeing my former name on book covers 😉  I have also read Miramont’s Ghost and The Music of the Deep.
In The Blue Hour multi-generational grief found peace of mind and healing. Â The story unfolds in the cultures of New Mexico with a compelling connection to Olalla, Tennessee.
Reference:  Consulting mediums is condemned and forbidden in the Bible.  Deuteronomy 18:10–11 echoes Leviticus and expands it, including diviners, sorcerers, witches/wizards, anyone who casts spells, and anyone who practices child sacrifice.  This link is a concise summary from GotQuestions.  https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-medium.html
However, there is an engaging exchange, point/counter point to rationalize “hunches” and explain the journey. Â BONUS: Â Recommendation of Spook: Â Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach
Peace of mind calls for knowledge and connections in spite of 1000s of miles distance and decades of time lapse.