The Gift

by Lorhainne Eckhart

After a devastating plane crash, a father's only hope comes from dreams connecting him with his son.

Genres: Short Stories, Paranormal

55 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 27, 2012

About the author

"Lorhainne Eckhart is one of my go to authors when I want a guaranteed good book. So many twists and turns, but also so much love and such a strong sense of family."
 (Lora W. Reviewer)

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New York Times & USA Today bestseller Lorhainne Eckhart writes Raw Relatable Real Romance is best known for her big family romances series, where “Morals and family are running themes. Danger, romance, and a drive to do what is right will see you glued to the page.” As one fan calls her, she is the “Queen of the family saga.” (aherman) writing “the ups and downs of what goes on within a family but also with some suspense, angst and of course a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.” Follow Lorhainne on Bookbub to receive alerts on New Releases and Sales and join her mailing list at LorhainneEckhart.com for her Monday Blog, books news, giveaways and FREE reads. With over 120 books, audiobooks, and multiple series published and available at all retailers now translated into six languages. She is a multiple recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Award for Suspense and Romance, and lives in the Pacific Northwest on an island, is the mother of three, her oldest has autism and she is an advocate for never giving up on your dreams.

Reviews

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, although very short, the author conveyed a wonderful story about a little boy who had 'dreams' that saved the lives of many plane crash victims. She also made this reader form an opinion of the characters, that's how real they were. David was a scared little boy who felt the love of his father and his uncle deeply, as young children often can.

What tore me apart was how he felt less comfortable around his mother. during the crisis, I understand the mother was scared for her husband, but her reactions to things David said were so far out of line that I instantly disliked her and doubted her ability as a nurturing parent.

I would say that is excellent development by the author, especially considering the length of the story! Sadly, one line spoken by the mother cost the book a star!

[Catlou · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short but intense drama about a young boy and his deep connection with his dad. It’s an emotionally gripping drama that may at times bring you to tears. The storyline will capture your attention from the beginning and keep your interest until the very end. It may be brief, but it packs quite a punch.

[Heather McBride · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good short story. Would have liked a longer one.

[Diane Corbin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Great little short story! It also makes you think deeper and wonder about the beliefs or miracles that other people face.

[Carrie Webb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice short story

A tragedy averted by a miracle. A Father and his young sons connection may prove to be life saver! Great shorty.

[Jenny Delandro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A small boy with a loving father and distant mother... the father travels a lot with his job.
Plane crashes off course in dense forest... there are survivors but most are badly hurt...
the boy starts to dream about being with his dad.

This book shows his emotionally distant mother become more obsessed with finding her husband than giving comfort to her son... and only an uncle listens to the boy and when the boy can give some indications as where the survivors are, the uncle argues with authorities until they actually change their search area and the survivors are found ... one literally from the mouth of a mountain loin.
The mother thanks the uncle who says 'thank your son' and she had almost forgotten him but she kneels down and hugs him.

This was a novella but it packed a punch and stayed with me for ages.... compelling and intriguing it seemed as if the book might lead somewhere on a future novel but I cannot see anything her booklist to indicate that is the case.

[Cal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the first books I got for my kindle. It is a short, feel-good, paranormal story with an implied HEA. The author develops the plot around David, nine, a child of Bruce and Gloria Hines. Bruce is required to take an unplanned plane trip just before Christmas and his return is first late, then out of contact and reported missing. The family of grandparents, aunts and uncles gather to wait for any news of the crash which does not come.

That night David has a dream about his father and sees him at a plane crash. How he is able to convince one adult of his seemingly imaginative dream being more than a made up story and the struggles that the survivors go though are strings that pulled at my heart. You’ll have to read the book to find out if that happens to you.

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peggy

I love this story , it is so sad to think as we grow older we lose the ability to believe in thinks we can't see . perhaps if we could still believe this would be a better world .

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and engrossing.

A story about a connection between two people that is strong enough to impact the course of events. The story may be fiction but you would like to believe such things happen. And I'm certainly not implying that they don't.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short story and I really wanted it to go on, to see what David did with his gift after saving his father. Would people take advantage of his gift or did it only work with his family?

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and sweet read, using a little boy's point of view, with lovable major and secondary characters and a not so nice mommy (an interesting and unusual twist in this kind of fiction).

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read, nice book. The connection between the boy and his father is what makes the book work.

[cheryl a jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Gift

I enjoyed this book for a quick read. It was just enough to connect with the father and his son.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was amazing

This was amazing

How strong a love David has for his father. Sometimes you have to believe in more than what can be proven.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: The Gift
Author: Lorhainne Eckhart
Publisher: Lorhainne Eckhart
ISBN: B00AU86E2K
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Lorhainne...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
After a devastating plane crash, a father's only hope comes from dreams connecting him with his son.

Total Score: 5/5


Summary:
David had the perfect life. Even when his mother occasionally lost her temper with his his father was always there to smooth hing over until the day when he went away on a business trip and the plane went missing. His mother withdrew leaving David lost. If it wasn't for his Uncle Paul, his father's brother, he would have been alone in a house full of people. Then a remarkable thing happened, David began to dream about what was happening to his dad, but who would believe a young child?

This was a very compelling short story that held me spellbound until the very end. I only wish it had been longer if only to add to the suspense and drama.