Author Charles W Jones is new to me, yet I delighted in his wild imagination. He grabs the reader's attention immediately with vivid descriptions that set the stage for this paranormal horror tale. Even though Pablo is a minor character, the setup for the mystery, fantasy, and illusion begin here.
"Clancy couldn't believe what he'd witnessed Pablo do and feared that if the man saw him gawking through the door, he'd be next. Stepping back, he rushed to his desk where he couldn't be seen without effort and lifted the phone.
Pablo dropped the wrench, shocked by what he'd done. Yes, the boy had made him upset, but not to the extent that he'd killed him.
"Well done," a voice said from near the backdoor.
He looked up from Mark's destroyed head to find a woman wearing a dark dress, smiling at him. Her tan skin, glistening with a layer of sweat, called to him with silent innuendo. Pablo couldn't believe that someone so beautiful was in the shop. Her almost masculine hand reached toward him, but he didn't notice as he was mesmerized by her strange, dark eyes twinkling with pinpricks of light like a starry sky.
"I can't believe you've put up with him for this long," she continued as he stared back at her with disbelief. She didn't move from her spot, shadows billowing around her. "I'm proud that you stood up for yourself." Her eyes didn't move from him. "Take my hand. I don't think you want to hang around for the police, not with your record."
The author distinctly characterizes the players in the paranormal adventure. I enjoyed the concept of the Fallen Angels and how they interact with the other characters. The good versus evil concepts between angels, demons, and humans hints at the power of free will and if the characters are strong or weak.
I found Eli Thompson a fascinating, complex character. He arrives on the scene, almost driven to help, though the details of how are unclear. He sifts through the events, characters, and situations assisting the reader in learning right along with him.
The paranormal aspects of this story kept me interested and turning pages. Near the end, the author pulls the threads together, making me appreciate the excellent character development of Bella and Karen. The surprises along the way were superbly timed all the way to the unexpected conclusion. I am not typically a horror genre fan. As a noted warning from the author upfront, this book is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. However, this story has a strong storyline that fans of the paranormal will appreciate. There were some word choices and editing issues, which resolved, could make this outstanding.
OR
Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer—no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Complete your collection of children's books and save!
New children's book bundles Shop now
All 3 for you in this series
See full series
Total price:
$12.80
+ applicable tax
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc.
About the author
Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Top reviews from other countries
RoxB
An Evilly Good Story
Reviewed in the United States on 6 March 2021Verified Purchase
Yvi MC
Great paranormal story of a battle between good and evil
Reviewed in the United States on 8 December 2019Verified Purchase
Pam Canepa
Intriguing Book with Eerie, Supernatural Appeal
Reviewed in the United States on 10 May 2021Verified Purchase
