On Tour 09/18/25-10/27/25 “The Guest In Room 120” by Sara Ackerman

Release Date: September 23, 2025

About The Book:

1905 As the mother of a university and a woman with an iron will, Jane Stanford has made her share of enemies. After a scare at her mansion in San Francisco and on the advice of her doctor, she flees to Honolulu and the fashionable new Moana hotel. But as fate would have it, the island is not as safe as it seems.

2005 Zoe Finch is a bestselling author who desperately needs a jump start on her next novel, and she makes a split decision to attend a writers’ conference at the Moana under an assumed name. As a storm brews offshore, she begins having nightmares that feel hauntingly real. Terrified, Zoe enlists the help of mystery writer Dylan Winters and, over the course of the week, races to uncover the shocking truth of what happened in the hotel one hundred years ago almost to the day.

1905 ‘Iliahi Baldwin’s life changes the moment she lands a job at the Moana. Newly hired and reeling from a tragic loss, she strikes up an unlikely friendship with the formidable Jane Stanford upon her arrival, which leaves young ‘Ili devastated when the unthinkable happens. ‘Ili knows things, but there are powerful people who need the truth to remain hidden, and to cross them could prove disastrous.

About The Author:

Sara Ackerman is the Hawai’i born, USA Today bestselling author of eight historical & contemporary novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review. https://www.ackermanbooks.com/

Social Media:

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Book Blurbs:

“For fans of Fiona Davis who love braided historical fiction and contemporary narratives that are set against backdrops where setting becomes character, The Guest in Room 120 is a page-turner that crackles with suspense, romance and mystery.”—Bianca Marais, author of A Most Puzzling Murder, & cohost of the popular podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

“A real historical mystery sets a struggling writer on a path of discovery as she untangles the threads of the past in this elegantly braided narrative. Touched with gothic suspense and a hint of the supernatural, The Guest in Room 120 will hold readers in thrall with its blend of mystery, romantic intrigue, and atmosphere.”—Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport

“A fresh and engaging take on the mysterious death of Jane Stanford, Sara Ackerman’s The Guest in Room 120 offers intrigue, romance and heartache, set against the lush backdrop of Hawai’i, both present and past. I devoured this novel!”—Bryn Turnbull, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Apartment

Bloggers On Tour:

Sept. 18th- Books and Coffee MX https://instagram.com/booksandcoffeemx

Sept. 18th- Lindas Book Obsession https://www.facebook.com/lindasbookobsession/

Sept. 19th- Cassie’s Book Reviews https://instagram.com/cassies_books_reviews

Sept. 22nd- Love My Books 2020 https://instagram.com/lovemybooks2020

Sept. 23rd- The Book Club Mom https://instagram.com/thebookclubmom

Sept. 24th – Nurse Bookie https://instagram.com/nurse_bookie

Sept. 26th- Marilyn Goncalves https://instagram.com/marilynjgon

Sept. 26th- Books Love And Understanding https://instagram.com/booksloveandunderstanding

Sept. 29th- Coffee Break Book Reviews https://instagram.com/coffee.break.book.reviews

Sept. 30th- CMT Loves Wine and Books https://instagram.com/cmtloveswineandbooks

Sept. 30th- Sarahs Bookish Reviews https://instagram.com/sarahs.bookish.reviews