The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red is a novel by Ridley Pearson focusing on the life of fictional Ellen and John Rimbauer and the construction of their mansion, Rose Red, in the early 20th century. Built on an old Indian burial ground, Rose Red is considered haunted and mysterious tragedies occur throughout the mansion's history. The novel is written in the form of a diary by Ellen Rimbauer, and annotated by the fictional professor of paranormal activity, Joyce Reardon. The novel a...