Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars.
” A gunshot echoes thrusting Darby Lambert into a near death experience. Inside the confines of an ambulance, she meets “the man in white light”. He takes away the guilt, but makes her question everything.
“You will see them,” he whispers, as he catapults her back into the real world where she is plagued with dreams of demons, nurses, and rock stars.
Why has He sent her back? Does she have the courage to rectify her sins? Given the chance, could you erase it all?”
“You will see them,” he whispers, as he catapults her back into the real world where she is plagued with dreams of demons, nurses, and rock stars.
Why has He sent her back? Does she have the courage to rectify her sins? Given the chance, could you erase it all?”
This is a young adult paranormal romance set in the deep south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The tale is told through the eyes of the main character, Darby Lambert. Her story is indelible, spiritual, and I found myself in tears before the ending.
I’ve long admired Monique O’ Connor James’ work ethic, and now I’ve found a gift in her elegant prose. Her style, and ability to communicate the sanctity of life is something I would love to see in more YA novels.
The sequel, Deja Vu, was released yesterday, January 12th. I suggest you add both to your to be read list, and pass them on to a young friend. I believe in the message Monique has to offer.
About the Author:
Monique is the mother of two beautiful children and lives in a small community outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She currently works full-time as an insurance agent, but her favorite jobs are mother, wife, and author.
On her eighth birthday, her mother bought her a journal and said “write whatever you want, just write.” And so, a love affair with words was born. She wrote poetry and short stories in high school and college, until 1993 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
After her mother’s death in 1998, deep in depression, she found herself unable to write. Nine years passed, and only on rare occasion did she attempt to write, with no luck.
Finally, in 2007, under the urging of friends, she sat down and pecked out her first novel. It was raw and unpolished, but the process had been unquestionably cathartic. The next three years were spent filling her hard drive with seven complete manuscripts.
At the beginning of 2011, Monique decided it was time to edit the work and share it with the world. She hopes you enjoy the ramblings of a deeply southern girl raised in a state rich with heritage and love.
Monique O’Connor James
Author of: “The Keepers” “Jamais Vu”
“The Mulligan Man” and coming soon:
“Deja Vu”
Follow Monique:
Twitter: mjames13
WordPress: www.moniquejames.wordpress.com
Website: www.moniqueoconnorjames.com
Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/Moniqueoconnorjamesauthor
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This is a good review, well presented. Nice job, Tonia Marie.
This looks like an interesting book, thanks for posting the review.