A classic gothic setting, but soon your thoughts about haunted houses turns sideways. This psychological thriller is a tale of two individuals, each with their own twisted past lives, each dealing with personal horrors. That‘s what drives the bizarre conflicts in the house, each doorway leading to another personal hell. The ending is the most terrifying of all, classic Bates! It keeps you on the edge and will leave you thinking. The ending, wow.

I began reading this book and so far it‘s educational, well written, and a truly original story. The setting is during the Boxer Rebellion—I‘m anticipating it will be an unforgettable romantic story.
#amreading #historicalromance

Here‘s a link to a great critique of Molière and his (at the time) scandalous play “Tartuffe”. Centuries ago the famous Molière pushed the French leaders of society and Church with satire much like Shakespeare did in England. Great quote #famousquotes
Happy 4th to Americans ??
https://literariness.org/2020/07/29/analysis-of-molieres-tartuffe/

#readingcommunity my #HistoricalFiction #WorldWarII story #Dreamer is available to read free at #NetGalley via #BooksGoSocial check it out
here: http://netgal.ly/ntr3Xx

In the middle of wartime chaos and harsh realities, young Ivan chooses hope for a better future.

“The book creates a cinematic view of the war through the eyes of a child. Reading this novel is tantamount to watching a film, providing us not only with a portrait of the family, but also a view of the war we may not have considered before. All this makes for a fabulous and memorable read.”

#StandWithUkraine #tarasshevchenko #poetry

“When I am dead, bury me In my beloved Ukraine…
…Oh bury me, then rise ye up
And break your heavy chains
And water with the tyrants' blood The freedom you have gained.
And in the great new family,
The family of the free,
With softly spoken, kindly word Remember also me.“
—  Taras Shevchenko
from Testament

Characters jump off the page- An intense read about childhood friends who fend off bullies and more… Ben, Chunk, and Sally face dark forces but Ben has demons confronting him in this coming to age story. Ben, an author who writes about his childhood home on Cape Cod —💕the scenery and sense of place, boyhood shenanigans, and the adult shadows that haunt his tormented soul. Great suspense, page-turning thrills. Great writing. A must read.

Excellent short stories ~ a variety of mysteries and horrors based in Memphis and written by a local writing club members of the Malice In Memphis Writing Group

Am Reading - resting at chapter 48, after waiting so long for book 9 I want to pace myself. I‘m enjoying the stories (because in her books there‘s always more than one) the family life and politics at Fraser‘s Ridge is never boring. Loss and happiness, win and lose, so good to have them together.

A birthday gift that sounds like a great read —moved to top of tbr pile. #thriller #book #horrorbook
next in line

Looking for a scary series to read for the Halloween mood? - then check out the Linger story.
7 books and one horrifying ride… that you‘ll read cover to cover. Skin crawling paranormal fix with characters you want to follow. Good writing by 7 authors collectively called Edward Fallon

The character's view unfolded like a Hitchcock movie, leading the reader down a path, only to have the rug pulled out from under your feet. Don't read this story in the dark, you might get creeped out and jump at every small sound in your house. I did have an inkling about who the killer was, but never sure until the end, which turned out to be a shock and surprise for me.
This is a great first novel and I hope Finn will have many more to come.

An old murder in the Hoosac Tunnel is still a mystery today.
After one hundred and fifty years, there are still unanswered questions surrounding the strangled body of Ringo Kelly. He was found dead exactly one year after the deadly blast that killed his two coworkers. Was revenge the reason for Ringo's murder?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009POGNSA/
#halloweencountdown #folklore #ghoststory

Lovable or not, these stories have identifiable characters who struggle with life‘s moments of despair, horror, and fear of the unknown. These unique and eclectic stories are framed in a wide range genres, from romance to horror…and will leave you with hope. #shortstoryanthology #fiction #horror #ghoststory #paranormal #fromtheheart 💕📚🎃 #halloweenreads

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07STXXVJR/

Beginning to read book two of this series … grabbed my excitement right off. Run for your life Juliana! So far another exciting book by Lawrence.
#historicalfiction #thriller #RomanEmpire 🏛🏺📚

#Halloween #books #HalloweenCountdown #kidsofallages
Chapter 14
“The sky was swept clean with brooms.
The sky was yelled clean by boys occupying at least eight of those brooms at once.
And what with changing their cries of fear to cries of delight, the boys almost forgot to look back or listen for Pipkin, similarity sailed off among island clouds.”

“If only I could sleep, she thought. Her smile was barren. The human mind, she thought.This afternoon she‘d wanted to stay awake until their stay in Hell House was ended. Now she wanted nothing more than to drift into unconsciousness, eliminating eight or nine hours of their remaining time here.”

Books for Halloween
#reading #halloweencountdown

"Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple." – J. K. Rowling

HAPPY September 1st 2021 - praying for a happy autumn

“Love, experienced thus, is a constant challenge; it is not a resting place, but a moving, growing, working together; even whether there is harmony or conflict, joy or sadness, is secondary to the fundamental fact that two people experience themselves from the essence of their existence.” #classicread

#amreading book 1 of 3 #historicalfiction #RomanEmpire And I‘m looking forward to a different kind of thrill read… I predict conflict and treachery

It‘s hard for any Christian or Jew that believes in God to understand how anyone could fall for DSA, Communism, Marxism mantras ….this book tries to explain the communist mindset, and how it‘s possible that they condone so much violence in the name of ‘peace‘. So far an interesting, yet horrific read. It‘s always good to be curious but warn your college kids about this troubling mind-sink. There are better ways to be bigger than oneself. #reading

"Merfolk" is an action-packed adventure. Dr. Marty Murdock is on a quest to prove that merfolk exists. Seamlessly woven into the story is a great learning experience, as information about early man, marine biotechnology, deep-sea and cave diving detailing the experience, fill the story with realism and vivid details. And yes, you will be scared, because these creatures are not what you'd expect. I highly recommend this book by Bates.

Starting this audiobook today, very hopeful so far...if it‘s anything like ‘The Missing Ones‘ it‘s going to be an exciting story.

Beginning a new story via Audible - I enjoyed this author‘s character Amos Decker so starting a different series with the main character a Veteran... sounds like a promising series. 😊

Beginning this audio book —the narration is wonderful. Loads of eerie atmosphere so far, and immense sensations....I think this is a great one 😉

From an Amazon reviewer:
Kathleen M. 5.0 out of 5 stars Verified Purchase
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“I really enjoyed your book and shared it with others! The location is dear to my heart and the hearts of my family. I may have just a smidgen of Native American in my family, however the history of such has been interesting over the years. Thank you!”

An orphan's emotional adventure. I listened to the story on audiobook and was pulled into a world true to the characters' voices by the narrator's voice of interpretation. Excellent fiction, based on painful realities in our American history. I highly recommend reading or listening to this story. Your heart will be pulled in many directions right until the end.

“Frozen, with no sense of time, I waited on my back, scared to death with my eyes squeezed shut. I stopped thinking except for the thought of my blood rushing through my veins. I was alive. Then I reflected on the innocent blood of all those who had already been killed. I considered whether it was our turn to die this time, then decided it was not.” Page185

The protagonist, Lottie, pushes everything to the max- her work- personal life- and even her health when it comes to doing her job. This storyline is fresh with believable characters who step off the page with heart wrenching truths, and real life drama. The crimes are as different as the detective and will keep you guessing and glued to the next page. Definitely worth your reading time.

A sweeping story that speaks head-on about our society's deepest troubles: spousal abuse and child mental abuse. We follow the character as she grows up under severe strain. Like many of Hanna's stories, this novel is about the deep bonds between a mother and daughter, and the extent a person's love can be pushed and tested. Emotional character portrayals, majestic scenery descriptions, and threads of lives that intertwine with each other.

A French story about two sisters on different paths... they struggle like any other dysfunctional family but remain faithful to each other in their way. This novel is two adventures, both treacherous and painful, as each sister live through the second great war in their unique situation. Hanna has breathed life into the story, they came alive, with details that make the reader or listener feel present in the horror of war. Excellent novel.