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Walks Through Mist
Witch trials in Virginia? Salem wasn't the first...
Psychologist Shae Howard treats a patient who claims to recall nothing of the current century. Under hypnosis, Phoebe Wynne tells an astonishing tale of an ocean crossing to Colonial Jamestown, followed by near starvation and a daring escape to a nearby Indian tribe.
Although Shae's ex-husband, seasoned police detective Lee Crowley, is intrigued by Phoebe's story, he remains skeptical regarding her claim that she's from the seventeenth century. A Native American himself, he does, however, admit to feeling a kinship with Phoebe. How is it that she seems to understand his pain and anger at being caught between two cultures?
Phoebe shows Lee "the dreaming," which reveals a misty world where the Powhatan people and Colonial Jamestown come to life... and connects him to his own past. Is Phoebe delusional? A witch? Or has she indeed traveled through time?
Psychologist Shae Howard treats a patient who claims to recall nothing of the current century. Under hypnosis, Phoebe Wynne tells an astonishing tale of an ocean crossing to Colonial Jamestown, followed by near starvation and a daring escape to a nearby Indian tribe.
Although Shae's ex-husband, seasoned police detective Lee Crowley, is intrigued by Phoebe's story, he remains skeptical regarding her claim that she's from the seventeenth century. A Native American himself, he does, however, admit to feeling a kinship with Phoebe. How is it that she seems to understand his pain and anger at being caught between two cultures?
Phoebe shows Lee "the dreaming," which reveals a misty world where the Powhatan people and Colonial Jamestown come to life... and connects him to his own past. Is Phoebe delusional? A witch? Or has she indeed traveled through time?
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October 19, 2016
WALKS THROUGH MIST by Kim Murphy was the perfect choice for the TBR Challenge by combining paranormal with suspense in a time travel back to the 1600s. I chose this book as it sounded mystical. It met my expectations, as well as journeyed back through time, adding in a contemporary and historical suspense featuring a police detective.
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Why was this book in my TBR? Next to the 1700s, the 1600s in American history are my favorite time-frame. Add in a healer who chooses to live with a tribe instead of her own people and I am beyond intrigued. That’s why I bought this book last year. The cover drew me in, but it was the mention of Native American history and time travel that sold me. The healer was a bonus.
At first, I didn’t think I was going to like this book. By 25% into my reading, I was still debating on whether it was going to be the type of time travel I crave. It seemed to be more about modern day. I prefer time travel backwards instead of forwards into time. When I finally got the history I was craving, then I was no longer in doubt. I didn’t find the heroine believable, at first, or as interesting as I had hoped. But, I kept reading because the concept was good and the suspense kept me wondering. Phoebe grew on me as she told her story. At 40% into my reading, I was hooked completely and I hated to put the book down for any length of time. I read it everywhere I was waiting until I could get a chunk of time to sit and devour it.
The fact that I had my doubt about the heroine matches the story, because the psychologist and the detective assigned to her case don’t believe her either.
Phoebe Wynne claims she’s from colonial Jamestown and speaks an Algonquin dialect that hasn’t been used in 200 years. She also knows English, but uses words more common in the 17th century. Suffering from amnesia after getting hit by a car, Phoebe is examined by psychologist Shae Howard. Shae begins to treat Phoebe with hypnosis to help her remember her past. Shae’s ex-husband, police detective Lee Crowley, is intrigued by Phoebe’s story, but it’s Phoebe’s instant connection with Lee that convinces him to try to help her. Phoebe seems to trust Lee beyond anyone else, so Shae encourages their friendship.
Little bits of Phoebe’s past are revealed through something she calls “the dreaming” as well as hypnosis. Lee is adopted and unaware of his past, so he begins to participate in the dreaming state with Phoebe. What is revealed is an astonishing history of one woman’s journey and how her past is part of Lee’s future.
Phoebe experiences great tragedy throughout the book, so it can be quite emotional. Phoebe has loved more than one man in her lifetime. Her depth of love explores several types until she realizes who is the love of her life. So yes, this book is a romance but it also explores life after divorce in Shae and Lee’s relationship. It’s interesting and causes some conflict with them all so closely connected throughout the story.
I think the reason I had a hard time with this book is because some of the elements frustrated me. There were mundane day-to-day tasks that were repetitive and unnecessary. The dialogue didn’t always move the story forward. There were also some descriptive clauses that seemed to be added for texture, but all they did was jar me out of the scene. Those descriptions didn’t add to the scene or the suspense, so I would wonder why they were there, thinking they were hints. All these things slowed the story down and amped my anticipation, which is a normal reaction I have with romantic suspense – just tell me what’s going on, already, and quit stalling. HA
Even with my quibbles, I highly anticipate the second book, WIND TALKER. All it took was reading the excerpt at the back of this book and I’m hooked.
I believe that there are several types of readers who will enjoy this book. Number one, if you love police stories, this detective will intrigue you. He’s Native American and adopted so he’s missing a big chunk of his heritage. As he finds it, you’ll be emotionally connected to him. You must suspend your belief a bit with the mystical aspects of the book, if you’re not a paranormal fan, but it goes well with the Native American aspects of the story. Romantic suspense fans will enjoy this one because it’s different from the majority. But mostly, I think fans of colonial American romantic fiction will love this book. I was especially enamored with the Native American history and would love another book set in this time-frame written by this author. Since Phoebe is a healer, I thoroughly enjoyed her herbal remedies – so if you love plant history, this book will hit those hot buttons too.
WALKS THROUGH MIST by Kim Murphy excels at laying out an intriguing situation, then pacing the reader step-by-step to solve the mystery. The best part of this book is the authenticity of the history along with the creative license taken by the author to enhance it. The mystical aura suits the Native American portion of the story. It feels real and you can’t ask more than that from a book with paranormal elements. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in WIND TALKER.
Reviewed by Dorine, courtesy of The Zest Quest. Digital copy purchased.
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Why was this book in my TBR? Next to the 1700s, the 1600s in American history are my favorite time-frame. Add in a healer who chooses to live with a tribe instead of her own people and I am beyond intrigued. That’s why I bought this book last year. The cover drew me in, but it was the mention of Native American history and time travel that sold me. The healer was a bonus.
At first, I didn’t think I was going to like this book. By 25% into my reading, I was still debating on whether it was going to be the type of time travel I crave. It seemed to be more about modern day. I prefer time travel backwards instead of forwards into time. When I finally got the history I was craving, then I was no longer in doubt. I didn’t find the heroine believable, at first, or as interesting as I had hoped. But, I kept reading because the concept was good and the suspense kept me wondering. Phoebe grew on me as she told her story. At 40% into my reading, I was hooked completely and I hated to put the book down for any length of time. I read it everywhere I was waiting until I could get a chunk of time to sit and devour it.
The fact that I had my doubt about the heroine matches the story, because the psychologist and the detective assigned to her case don’t believe her either.
Phoebe Wynne claims she’s from colonial Jamestown and speaks an Algonquin dialect that hasn’t been used in 200 years. She also knows English, but uses words more common in the 17th century. Suffering from amnesia after getting hit by a car, Phoebe is examined by psychologist Shae Howard. Shae begins to treat Phoebe with hypnosis to help her remember her past. Shae’s ex-husband, police detective Lee Crowley, is intrigued by Phoebe’s story, but it’s Phoebe’s instant connection with Lee that convinces him to try to help her. Phoebe seems to trust Lee beyond anyone else, so Shae encourages their friendship.
Little bits of Phoebe’s past are revealed through something she calls “the dreaming” as well as hypnosis. Lee is adopted and unaware of his past, so he begins to participate in the dreaming state with Phoebe. What is revealed is an astonishing history of one woman’s journey and how her past is part of Lee’s future.
Phoebe experiences great tragedy throughout the book, so it can be quite emotional. Phoebe has loved more than one man in her lifetime. Her depth of love explores several types until she realizes who is the love of her life. So yes, this book is a romance but it also explores life after divorce in Shae and Lee’s relationship. It’s interesting and causes some conflict with them all so closely connected throughout the story.
I think the reason I had a hard time with this book is because some of the elements frustrated me. There were mundane day-to-day tasks that were repetitive and unnecessary. The dialogue didn’t always move the story forward. There were also some descriptive clauses that seemed to be added for texture, but all they did was jar me out of the scene. Those descriptions didn’t add to the scene or the suspense, so I would wonder why they were there, thinking they were hints. All these things slowed the story down and amped my anticipation, which is a normal reaction I have with romantic suspense – just tell me what’s going on, already, and quit stalling. HA
Even with my quibbles, I highly anticipate the second book, WIND TALKER. All it took was reading the excerpt at the back of this book and I’m hooked.
I believe that there are several types of readers who will enjoy this book. Number one, if you love police stories, this detective will intrigue you. He’s Native American and adopted so he’s missing a big chunk of his heritage. As he finds it, you’ll be emotionally connected to him. You must suspend your belief a bit with the mystical aspects of the book, if you’re not a paranormal fan, but it goes well with the Native American aspects of the story. Romantic suspense fans will enjoy this one because it’s different from the majority. But mostly, I think fans of colonial American romantic fiction will love this book. I was especially enamored with the Native American history and would love another book set in this time-frame written by this author. Since Phoebe is a healer, I thoroughly enjoyed her herbal remedies – so if you love plant history, this book will hit those hot buttons too.
WALKS THROUGH MIST by Kim Murphy excels at laying out an intriguing situation, then pacing the reader step-by-step to solve the mystery. The best part of this book is the authenticity of the history along with the creative license taken by the author to enhance it. The mystical aura suits the Native American portion of the story. It feels real and you can’t ask more than that from a book with paranormal elements. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in WIND TALKER.
Reviewed by Dorine, courtesy of The Zest Quest. Digital copy purchased.
August 1, 2014
“Walks Through Mist” is the first episode in “The Dreaming” by Kim Murphy and it immediately establishes an exciting start for what will undoubtedly become an enthralling series. Hit and run victim, Phoebe Wynne is hospitalized with relatively minor injuries, but suffering an apparent amnesia. As a victim of violent crime, detective Lee Crowley is called in, as well as psychologist Shae Howard to unravel the patient’s identity and help her recover from her blackout. Phoebe, however, presents Lee and Shae with a highly unusual case and what they ultimately discover about her and themselves, is far beyond anything they could have imagined.
The story alternates between modern day Virginia and seventeenth-century colonial Jamestown along with the nearby Powhatan Indian tribes. Ms. Murphy takes the reader on an exciting journey through history utilizing modern day relationships, ancient old traditions and beliefs, hints of witchcraft, paranormal activities and a love affair intertwined with an unusual spin on the subject of time travel. While discovering the origins and unraveling the mystery that surrounds Phoebe, Detective Crowley also comes face to face with the unknowns that have haunted his own beginnings. The superb writing, the historical aspects that are exquisitely researched and presented, and a unique premise well-told in “Walks in Mist” made for one of the best reading experiences I’ve had this year. Not only can I highly recommend this novel to all lovers of mixed genre stories, including science fiction, drama, romance, history and mystery; I’m absolutely going to be reading the next book in “The Dreaming” series.
The story alternates between modern day Virginia and seventeenth-century colonial Jamestown along with the nearby Powhatan Indian tribes. Ms. Murphy takes the reader on an exciting journey through history utilizing modern day relationships, ancient old traditions and beliefs, hints of witchcraft, paranormal activities and a love affair intertwined with an unusual spin on the subject of time travel. While discovering the origins and unraveling the mystery that surrounds Phoebe, Detective Crowley also comes face to face with the unknowns that have haunted his own beginnings. The superb writing, the historical aspects that are exquisitely researched and presented, and a unique premise well-told in “Walks in Mist” made for one of the best reading experiences I’ve had this year. Not only can I highly recommend this novel to all lovers of mixed genre stories, including science fiction, drama, romance, history and mystery; I’m absolutely going to be reading the next book in “The Dreaming” series.
July 4, 2014
This book was an unexpected treat, and I am grateful to the author, Kim Murphy, for reaching out to me to suggest that I might like it. I am a pushover for anything 'time travel', and when it combined with historical fiction I am totally hooked!
This book, "The Dreaming; Walks Through Mist"" follows the story of Phobe Wynn, aka "Walks Through Mist" and her startling journey from the early 17th century to 21st century Virginia. She is found by the roadside with whip marks across her back and injuries from being hit by a car. She claims to be from the 17th century. She acts the part, and she speaks a native dialect that had been considered 'dead' for some 200 years. Can she be believed?
Phobe / Walks Through Mist, is befriended by the detective who was assigned to case. He himself feels like a stranger in a strange land because he had been adopted by a couple after he was discovered in the woods as a toddler. No one could ever find out where he had come from or who had left as a vulnerable child alone in the woods.
Walks Through The Mist was a cunning woman in her time, and, in an effort to explain how she arrived in the 21st century, and how and why Lee had been deserted in the woods, they venture into "the Dreaming" (a scrying tool used by cunning women). They are aided in their search by Lee's ex-wife, Shae, a psychologist who specializes in regressions and her fiancé Russ.
Will they come to accept that Phobe/ Walks Through Mist really is who she says she is? Can a person from the 17th century simply 'appear' in the 21st? Is this some hoax or is it reality? What is the true story and true identity of the man who was abandoned in the woods at a young age? Can two people from another time and place really find each other again? These questions are all answered in a most unique way. This book is a page turner!
This is an absorbing story. I did not want to put it down. The plot is well organized, the characters are very well developed, and the intertwined stories all flow flawlessly.
This book will have a wide appeal for anyone who loves well turned historical fiction, fiction that highlights early Virginian history, or just excellent fiction in general! Now I am off to find the next Kim Murphy book to read!
FROM THE AMAZON PAGE
"...Witch trials in Virginia? Salem wasn't the first...
Psychologist Shae Howard treats a patient who claims to recall nothing of the current century. Under hypnosis, Phoebe Wynne tells an astonishing tale of an ocean crossing to Colonial Jamestown, followed by near starvation and a daring escape to a nearby Indian tribe.
Although Shae's ex-husband, seasoned police detective Lee Crowley, is intrigued by Phoebe's story, he remains skeptical regarding her claim that she's from the seventeenth century. A Native American himself, he does, however, admit to feeling a kinship with Phoebe. How is it that she seems to understand his pain and anger at being caught between two cultures?
Phoebe shows Lee "the dreaming," which reveals a misty world where the Powhatan people and Colonial Jamestown come to life... and connects him to his own past. Is Phoebe delusional? A witch? Or has she indeed traveled through time? ..."
This book, "The Dreaming; Walks Through Mist"" follows the story of Phobe Wynn, aka "Walks Through Mist" and her startling journey from the early 17th century to 21st century Virginia. She is found by the roadside with whip marks across her back and injuries from being hit by a car. She claims to be from the 17th century. She acts the part, and she speaks a native dialect that had been considered 'dead' for some 200 years. Can she be believed?
Phobe / Walks Through Mist, is befriended by the detective who was assigned to case. He himself feels like a stranger in a strange land because he had been adopted by a couple after he was discovered in the woods as a toddler. No one could ever find out where he had come from or who had left as a vulnerable child alone in the woods.
Walks Through The Mist was a cunning woman in her time, and, in an effort to explain how she arrived in the 21st century, and how and why Lee had been deserted in the woods, they venture into "the Dreaming" (a scrying tool used by cunning women). They are aided in their search by Lee's ex-wife, Shae, a psychologist who specializes in regressions and her fiancé Russ.
Will they come to accept that Phobe/ Walks Through Mist really is who she says she is? Can a person from the 17th century simply 'appear' in the 21st? Is this some hoax or is it reality? What is the true story and true identity of the man who was abandoned in the woods at a young age? Can two people from another time and place really find each other again? These questions are all answered in a most unique way. This book is a page turner!
This is an absorbing story. I did not want to put it down. The plot is well organized, the characters are very well developed, and the intertwined stories all flow flawlessly.
This book will have a wide appeal for anyone who loves well turned historical fiction, fiction that highlights early Virginian history, or just excellent fiction in general! Now I am off to find the next Kim Murphy book to read!
FROM THE AMAZON PAGE
"...Witch trials in Virginia? Salem wasn't the first...
Psychologist Shae Howard treats a patient who claims to recall nothing of the current century. Under hypnosis, Phoebe Wynne tells an astonishing tale of an ocean crossing to Colonial Jamestown, followed by near starvation and a daring escape to a nearby Indian tribe.
Although Shae's ex-husband, seasoned police detective Lee Crowley, is intrigued by Phoebe's story, he remains skeptical regarding her claim that she's from the seventeenth century. A Native American himself, he does, however, admit to feeling a kinship with Phoebe. How is it that she seems to understand his pain and anger at being caught between two cultures?
Phoebe shows Lee "the dreaming," which reveals a misty world where the Powhatan people and Colonial Jamestown come to life... and connects him to his own past. Is Phoebe delusional? A witch? Or has she indeed traveled through time? ..."
August 25, 2015
I started reading while waiting to start a hard back at home.Once started I couldn't put it down, and didn't
finish reading until 3am .I was absolutely entranced by the
reading experience.I have just started Wind Talker, and I
am unable to put it down.
finish reading until 3am .I was absolutely entranced by the
reading experience.I have just started Wind Talker, and I
am unable to put it down.
August 10, 2014
A time travel romance richly layered with historical detail
Detective Lee Crowley is called to a Virginia hospital after a Jane Doe is struck by a car, only the woman’s injuries suggest she was also physically assaulted. Since she is speaking in a foreign language, he calls his ex, Dr. Shae Howard, to help hypnotize the victim in hopes of learning her past.
Over the course of multiple hypnoses, Phoebe Wynne and her twentieth century contemporaries learn of her familiarity with events from the early 1600s. The idea that she is actually from that era strikes Lee and Shae as preposterous, but the details of daily life Phoebe provides, along with her cluelessness of modern civilization are persuasive.
Murphy has created a layered novel set in the Jamestown, Virgina area set in two distinct time periods, four hundred years apart. She adroitly juxtaposes eras, cultures, ethics, and perceptions. Family and love are enduring themes in this enjoyable and thought-provoking novel.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Detective Lee Crowley is called to a Virginia hospital after a Jane Doe is struck by a car, only the woman’s injuries suggest she was also physically assaulted. Since she is speaking in a foreign language, he calls his ex, Dr. Shae Howard, to help hypnotize the victim in hopes of learning her past.
Over the course of multiple hypnoses, Phoebe Wynne and her twentieth century contemporaries learn of her familiarity with events from the early 1600s. The idea that she is actually from that era strikes Lee and Shae as preposterous, but the details of daily life Phoebe provides, along with her cluelessness of modern civilization are persuasive.
Murphy has created a layered novel set in the Jamestown, Virgina area set in two distinct time periods, four hundred years apart. She adroitly juxtaposes eras, cultures, ethics, and perceptions. Family and love are enduring themes in this enjoyable and thought-provoking novel.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
July 17, 2014
Imaginative and Intriguing
An unknown woman is struck by a car. She's an unusual Jane Doe. Her body is muscled by years of hard labor. Her clothing is consistent with Colonial times. She has webbing between some of her fingers and toes, easily corrected today. The woman speaks an unknown language. And she's been whipped and beaten over the course of time.
Detective Lee Crowley gets the case. The patient is comfortable with him, which surprises him. He contacts Dr. Shae Howard to request she use hypnosis to get the patient's story.
Shae is shocked when she hypnotizes the woman. Her patient believes she lived a life long ago.
Kim Murphy's Walks Through the Mist is an imaginative and intriguing novel. As the past and the present dance, joining and receding, the story unfolds. Ms. Murphy's broad and deep knowledge of history is evident throughout the book.
An unknown woman is struck by a car. She's an unusual Jane Doe. Her body is muscled by years of hard labor. Her clothing is consistent with Colonial times. She has webbing between some of her fingers and toes, easily corrected today. The woman speaks an unknown language. And she's been whipped and beaten over the course of time.
Detective Lee Crowley gets the case. The patient is comfortable with him, which surprises him. He contacts Dr. Shae Howard to request she use hypnosis to get the patient's story.
Shae is shocked when she hypnotizes the woman. Her patient believes she lived a life long ago.
Kim Murphy's Walks Through the Mist is an imaginative and intriguing novel. As the past and the present dance, joining and receding, the story unfolds. Ms. Murphy's broad and deep knowledge of history is evident throughout the book.
June 26, 2017
The story sounds so promising on the covers and in the initial pages. I wanted to like it. I kept reading until page 60, and then could not take it anymore. I know that the book is well loved because it has been made into a trilogy, but I found the writing to be weak and even dull. Perhaps I have just read too many really great books lately and so this one suffered in my estimation by comparison.
August 16, 2019
Easy, comfortable, a wonderful journey of self and time
This story was so easy to read. By that I mean you don't have to remember many different people and places. You don't have to have a degree in English or history to follow the story. It smooth reading and no behind-the-scenes bedroom action. Love friendship and the ability to listen and learn to discover other's and their personal experiences.
Time Travel didn't seem to be the main focus which gave way to the depths of the characters.
I really can't wait to check out the next book and see how these people you come to care for more forward......or backward haha.
This story was so easy to read. By that I mean you don't have to remember many different people and places. You don't have to have a degree in English or history to follow the story. It smooth reading and no behind-the-scenes bedroom action. Love friendship and the ability to listen and learn to discover other's and their personal experiences.
Time Travel didn't seem to be the main focus which gave way to the depths of the characters.
I really can't wait to check out the next book and see how these people you come to care for more forward......or backward haha.
December 15, 2017
A new genre for me
Oh how I loved Phoebe”s story. Such an intriguing way to tell an historically fictional tale and yet when I got to the end and read the author’s notes, to learn that so much was set in reality, really makes me curious. I loved getting to know all the many loves of Phoebes’ puzzling life. The story defiantly doesn’t reveal itself in any way as you read along. Each chapter reveals something new all along the way. That is an unusual thing for this avid reader to experience.
Oh how I loved Phoebe”s story. Such an intriguing way to tell an historically fictional tale and yet when I got to the end and read the author’s notes, to learn that so much was set in reality, really makes me curious. I loved getting to know all the many loves of Phoebes’ puzzling life. The story defiantly doesn’t reveal itself in any way as you read along. Each chapter reveals something new all along the way. That is an unusual thing for this avid reader to experience.
December 27, 2017
Enjoyable Read
This book is an enjoyable read. I kept coming back to it all day wanting to see what happened. I enjoyed the relationship between Lee and Walks Through Mist. I would have liked to delve deeper and examined the emotional thoughts of the two main characters more. For me, the author kept them a little too close to the surface. I love warm inviting characters and these didn’t quite get there. But over all it was a good read. Not sure I will read the other two in the series.
This book is an enjoyable read. I kept coming back to it all day wanting to see what happened. I enjoyed the relationship between Lee and Walks Through Mist. I would have liked to delve deeper and examined the emotional thoughts of the two main characters more. For me, the author kept them a little too close to the surface. I love warm inviting characters and these didn’t quite get there. But over all it was a good read. Not sure I will read the other two in the series.
February 28, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Especially the subject and the history that was involved in the story. Phoebe was an excellent character, resilient and surviving. I think this was a free book and I enjoyed it so much that I’m definitely going to get the other two books in the series.
I can see why Shae was so Dead set against believing in phoebe I would too if someone came to me with story like this. The author narrative really descriptive and heart warming. I have always enjoyed the time period that this story set in. Looking forward to the next books
I can see why Shae was so Dead set against believing in phoebe I would too if someone came to me with story like this. The author narrative really descriptive and heart warming. I have always enjoyed the time period that this story set in. Looking forward to the next books
September 1, 2018
My first thought in the first two pages was that the writing here was far to lyrical for me, too much "purple prose." But, wow, was I wrong! As Kim Murphy delves further into the characters' lives and the historical aspects of the Virginian tribes, I was floored. (And the purple prose was due to taking the POV of a 17th century woman...so it ended up fitting nicely.)
I loved everything about this book. The original concept, the mesh between history and fiction, the characters flaws, and the entire journey. Win!
I loved everything about this book. The original concept, the mesh between history and fiction, the characters flaws, and the entire journey. Win!
November 8, 2018
I could not put this book down! My family said they had tried to talk to me but I wasn't even aware they were in the room, I was so engrossed in this book.
Time travel, romance and history? Yes! This book was so intriguing and fascinating. The author not only did her research but is an awesome story teller indeed! It was easy to keep track of all the people in the story and I enjoyed "going through the mists" with the characters and seeing early America from Native American's point of view.
Get this book! I'll bet you won't be able to put it down either.
Time travel, romance and history? Yes! This book was so intriguing and fascinating. The author not only did her research but is an awesome story teller indeed! It was easy to keep track of all the people in the story and I enjoyed "going through the mists" with the characters and seeing early America from Native American's point of view.
Get this book! I'll bet you won't be able to put it down either.
May 10, 2021
I loved this book. I love history and this had the perfect amount of history and mystical. I was hooked from the first chapter. I liked the writing style with the past and present intertwining. The characters were very likeable except for the counselor. I couldn't get into her character. The ending was predictable however that didn't phase me. The author researched the Indian Tribes and Virginia's history in the 17th century which made this more interesting. I can't wait to read the 2nd book in the series.
August 13, 2017
A little different from my usual fair, but an easy fast read. Intriguing story line. She claims she is a 17th Century woman in our time, uttering words from a language that no one can understand, her English is broken and her speech and mannerisms are strange. Where did she come from? She bears the marks of being whipped, but she has no memory as to what happened to her. Lee (cop) and Shea (psychologist), divorced, try to unravel the mystery of Phoebe.
May 9, 2018
Fabulous and fascinating!
I loved this book, I found it fascinating and informative. Kim has certainly done her research amazingly well, the authors note I found very interesting. The book is very well written and I look forward to reading more of Kims work.
I have just discovered an amazing, new (to me) author! Thank you Kim for writing this book extremely well, and taking me on a magnificent journey. x
I loved this book, I found it fascinating and informative. Kim has certainly done her research amazingly well, the authors note I found very interesting. The book is very well written and I look forward to reading more of Kims work.
I have just discovered an amazing, new (to me) author! Thank you Kim for writing this book extremely well, and taking me on a magnificent journey. x
December 11, 2017
I was so drawn into this story and it's characters that as soon as I finished it, I immediately went to Amazon to pick up the rest of the series. I was intrigued by the premise, the time travel element and how the past storyline impacted the present time. I haven't read a lot about the era of the Jamestown settlement, so the historical perspective was interesting as well.
April 20, 2018
Unusual twist on time travel
Well developed and intriguing characters. The plot is gradually unfolded to keep the reader's interest. Great setting in Colonial America with contrasting views of the Europeans and Native Americans. The modern times are handled well. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
Well developed and intriguing characters. The plot is gradually unfolded to keep the reader's interest. Great setting in Colonial America with contrasting views of the Europeans and Native Americans. The modern times are handled well. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
May 6, 2017
I was a little skeptical at first of this book, but I really enjoyed it. I thought it was really well done and pretty historically accurate, my only complaint was it seemed to take way to long to get to the point.
December 27, 2017
Great read
I like that this book jumps back and forth between the two centuries, and that the cliff hanger is saved till the end. I am definitely interested in getting the next book
I like that this book jumps back and forth between the two centuries, and that the cliff hanger is saved till the end. I am definitely interested in getting the next book
January 29, 2018
Better than the last time travel to colonial Jamestown I read which had the Indians riding horses, shooting rifles, and eating cheese. At least the author did a good bit of historical research. Found the overuse of some 17th century English words a bit annoying.
April 5, 2019
Interesting Concept
Is Phone a time traveler or just had traumatic amnesia? Share and her ex try to figure out and figure out ties. There are more than one life mystery in this book.
Is Phone a time traveler or just had traumatic amnesia? Share and her ex try to figure out and figure out ties. There are more than one life mystery in this book.
November 15, 2020
Great read
I loved immersing myself into this book. I normally don’t like when authors shift time from present to past often but I was able to follow along well in this book. Wonderful read about Virginia Natives & colonists.
I loved immersing myself into this book. I normally don’t like when authors shift time from present to past often but I was able to follow along well in this book. Wonderful read about Virginia Natives & colonists.
May 21, 2017
I found the story interesting. It did take its time and then at the end things were just a bit too neat and tidy.
December 22, 2017
Walk through the mist to the early 17th century.
A fascinating and well researched tale of a woman caught between colonial Virginia, native tribal living and the present day.
A fascinating and well researched tale of a woman caught between colonial Virginia, native tribal living and the present day.
January 21, 2018
This book was really great reading. Kim combines Historical Fiction,mystery and the paranormal to produce a really interesting story. It captivated me from page 1 and never lets go.
May 29, 2018
The fascinating tale of two confused and somehow incomplete people bridging four centuries in a search for the secrets of heritage and fate. Fascinating and engrossing.
May 29, 2018
Two stars
This was a long, slow book to read. Unique plot but it just took too long to unfold to keep my interest. I did finish the book but sorry, would not recommend this one
This was a long, slow book to read. Unique plot but it just took too long to unfold to keep my interest. I did finish the book but sorry, would not recommend this one
May 29, 2018
Good book
Storyline was good, but tended to become a bit long winded in describing the scenery at times. Otherwise a good book.
Storyline was good, but tended to become a bit long winded in describing the scenery at times. Otherwise a good book.
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