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Resurrection Point
Author Byron Solstice lives an idyllic life; a beautiful girlfriend, a successful writing career, loyal friends and a cute little home with a white picket fence on Prince Edward Island. Or so he thinks.
A manic preoccupation with writing takes a debilitating mental and physical toll on his health and love life with Akila Bartley. Under doctor's orders, he takes a break to try and rekindle the waning romance.
Unexpectedly they witness a two-vehicle crash that leaves his best friend Elias Masters burning alive in a fiery metal grave. Events turn disastrous when, on a leisurely outing with Elias' girlfriend, Susanne Watterton, they discover a strange old man at East Point Lighthouse who promises to resurrect Elias from the dead.
Soon Byron realizes he's pitted against forces far more powerful and destructive than any characters he's ever created in novels.
Along with seasoned Detective Clay Redmond, he embarks on a macabre and epic battle to save his friends and the small island from a terrifying and unspeakable evil.
A manic preoccupation with writing takes a debilitating mental and physical toll on his health and love life with Akila Bartley. Under doctor's orders, he takes a break to try and rekindle the waning romance.
Unexpectedly they witness a two-vehicle crash that leaves his best friend Elias Masters burning alive in a fiery metal grave. Events turn disastrous when, on a leisurely outing with Elias' girlfriend, Susanne Watterton, they discover a strange old man at East Point Lighthouse who promises to resurrect Elias from the dead.
Soon Byron realizes he's pitted against forces far more powerful and destructive than any characters he's ever created in novels.
Along with seasoned Detective Clay Redmond, he embarks on a macabre and epic battle to save his friends and the small island from a terrifying and unspeakable evil.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2013
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About the author
William Blackwell
40 books73 followersCanadian dark fiction author William Blackwell studied journalism at Mount Royal University and English literature at The University of British Columbia. He worked as a journalist and a newspaper editor for many years before pursuing his passion for storytelling.
His novels have been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying. Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, traveling, and bizarre nightmares.
In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.
To read the musings of a meandering mind and get a free horror novel, visit: https://www.wblackwell.com/
His novels have been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying. Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, traveling, and bizarre nightmares.
In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.
To read the musings of a meandering mind and get a free horror novel, visit: https://www.wblackwell.com/
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March 8, 2019
William Blackwell has a wonderfully dark imagination. Resurrection Point was an entertaining read with an unexpected twist. The latter third of this book was the most entertaining. My sole issue with the storytelling is that there was often a bit too much going in Byron's head. It's easy, as a writer, to get a little too lost in the thoughts of the character with whom you most identify in a tale like this. I suspect that might have been the case with Byron.
Nevertheless, Resurrection Point is worth your time if you enjoy the reanimation of corpses and *gulp* piratey things.
Nevertheless, Resurrection Point is worth your time if you enjoy the reanimation of corpses and *gulp* piratey things.
September 2, 2021
I got this book for free when I signed up to William Blackwell's email list! Firstly, I loved the flow and rhythm of his writing style; it made it difficult to put the book down. Secondly, the story was intriguing and after looking at the synopsis for "The End is Nigh", I definitely plan to continue reading his books- the stories seem to be unique + enjoyable!
December 13, 2019
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Resurrection Point
Subtitle:
Author: William Blackwell
Genre: dark fiction
Part of a series? No
Order in series: N/A
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
Reminiscing about your lost friend, you come across an old guy who resurrected his wife. The process worked, so why not for your friend? Or so his former girlfriend thought. And what happens next? What has it to do with lost treasure?
What I liked about the book:
I liked the suspense in the story, don’t read just before going to sleep.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire story.
My favourite bits in the book:
Difficult to say without giving away the story entirely.
My least favourite bits in the book:
Some areas were a little slow paced whereas the general pace of the book was fast.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is a stand-alone book but the author has written many other books.
What books could this be compared to and why?
It is difficult to compare this book to others as it is not my general choice of genre.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Possibly
Adult Yes
If you like dark stories this book may be the book for you.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Author Byron Solstice lives an idyllic life; a beautiful girlfriend, a successful writing career, loyal friends, and a cute little home with a white picket fence on Prince Edward Island. Or so he thinks.
A manic preoccupation with writing takes a debilitating mental and physical toll on his health and love life with Akila Bartley. Under doctor's orders, he takes a break to try and rekindle the waning romance.
Unexpectedly, they witness a two-vehicle crash that leaves his best friend Elias Masters burning alive in a fiery metal grave. Events turn disastrous when, on a leisurely outing with Elias' girlfriend, they discover a strange old man at East Point Lighthouse who promises to resurrect Elias from the dead. Soon, Byron realizes he's pitted against forces far more powerful and destructive than any characters he's ever created in novels.
Along with seasoned Detective Clay Redmond, he embarks on a macabre and epic battle to save his friends and the small island from a terrifying and unspeakable evil.
About the Author:
Canadian dark fiction author William Blackwell studied journalism at Calgary's Mount Royal University and English literature at Vancouver's University of British Columbia. He worked as a journalist and a newspaper editor for many years before pursuing his passion for storytelling.
He's written many highly acclaimed books including Brainstorm, Nightmare's Edge, Phantom Rage, Poison Rage, Infected Rage, Assaulted Souls, Assaulted Souls II, Assaulted Souls III, Orgon Conclusion, Rule 14, Resurrection Point, Black Dawn, The End is Nigh, The Strap, Blood Curse, A Head for an Eye, Freaky Franky, The Dark Menace, and The Witch's Tombstone.
His work has been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying. Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, and wandering aimlessly around the globe.
In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.
Resurrection Point, a dark tale about the horrifying consequences of experimenting with death and resurrection, is available FREE to news update subscribers. Click the link below to read the musings of a meandering mind and download your FREE ebook instantly: http://www.wblackwell.com/
Follow Blackwell on Twitter: @wblackwell333.
Thanks for stopping by.
Basic Details:
Book Title: Resurrection Point
Subtitle:
Author: William Blackwell
Genre: dark fiction
Part of a series? No
Order in series: N/A
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
Reminiscing about your lost friend, you come across an old guy who resurrected his wife. The process worked, so why not for your friend? Or so his former girlfriend thought. And what happens next? What has it to do with lost treasure?
What I liked about the book:
I liked the suspense in the story, don’t read just before going to sleep.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire story.
My favourite bits in the book:
Difficult to say without giving away the story entirely.
My least favourite bits in the book:
Some areas were a little slow paced whereas the general pace of the book was fast.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is a stand-alone book but the author has written many other books.
What books could this be compared to and why?
It is difficult to compare this book to others as it is not my general choice of genre.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Possibly
Adult Yes
If you like dark stories this book may be the book for you.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Author Byron Solstice lives an idyllic life; a beautiful girlfriend, a successful writing career, loyal friends, and a cute little home with a white picket fence on Prince Edward Island. Or so he thinks.
A manic preoccupation with writing takes a debilitating mental and physical toll on his health and love life with Akila Bartley. Under doctor's orders, he takes a break to try and rekindle the waning romance.
Unexpectedly, they witness a two-vehicle crash that leaves his best friend Elias Masters burning alive in a fiery metal grave. Events turn disastrous when, on a leisurely outing with Elias' girlfriend, they discover a strange old man at East Point Lighthouse who promises to resurrect Elias from the dead. Soon, Byron realizes he's pitted against forces far more powerful and destructive than any characters he's ever created in novels.
Along with seasoned Detective Clay Redmond, he embarks on a macabre and epic battle to save his friends and the small island from a terrifying and unspeakable evil.
About the Author:
Canadian dark fiction author William Blackwell studied journalism at Calgary's Mount Royal University and English literature at Vancouver's University of British Columbia. He worked as a journalist and a newspaper editor for many years before pursuing his passion for storytelling.
He's written many highly acclaimed books including Brainstorm, Nightmare's Edge, Phantom Rage, Poison Rage, Infected Rage, Assaulted Souls, Assaulted Souls II, Assaulted Souls III, Orgon Conclusion, Rule 14, Resurrection Point, Black Dawn, The End is Nigh, The Strap, Blood Curse, A Head for an Eye, Freaky Franky, The Dark Menace, and The Witch's Tombstone.
His work has been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying. Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, and wandering aimlessly around the globe.
In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.
Resurrection Point, a dark tale about the horrifying consequences of experimenting with death and resurrection, is available FREE to news update subscribers. Click the link below to read the musings of a meandering mind and download your FREE ebook instantly: http://www.wblackwell.com/
Follow Blackwell on Twitter: @wblackwell333.
Thanks for stopping by.
February 23, 2019
The story centers around a lighthouse on a tiny island. It begins with the protagonist, Byron, a somewhat obsessive writer of horror stories, having a series of premonitory and chilling nightmares. It culminates into a story of heartbreaking events that are all related somehow, and the choices that a couple of grieving characters make that set a disastrous chain of events in motion. Byron, who has lost his best friend in a car accident right before his eyes, knows that somehow both his dreams and the events following his friend’s death are related, though what the connection truly is eludes him until the end of the story.
Resurrection Point is part horror story, part zombie story, and part ghost story. It offers some fiery religious underpinnings at the end in a classic good vs evil showdown. It’s a well-crafted page-turner with absorbing stories within the main theme of the book, and likable characters. I was left with the amusing impression that the author likes the ladies… especially the buxom ones. I found the final scenes a little too bloody and graphic for my tastes, but appreciated the brilliant ending that left the door open to a sequel.
Resurrection Point is part horror story, part zombie story, and part ghost story. It offers some fiery religious underpinnings at the end in a classic good vs evil showdown. It’s a well-crafted page-turner with absorbing stories within the main theme of the book, and likable characters. I was left with the amusing impression that the author likes the ladies… especially the buxom ones. I found the final scenes a little too bloody and graphic for my tastes, but appreciated the brilliant ending that left the door open to a sequel.
November 20, 2025
A fun tale that starts out with Pet Sematary vibes but escalates quickly. When an old man has the opportunity to resurrect his recently dead wife he jumps at the chance. Even though it was a ghost pirate that gives him the chance. Of course it goes badly and others are being killed and ressurected. A grizzled detective and a horror writer find themselves trying to find answers to seriously screwy events.
Highly recommended, the story moves at a nice quick pace and keeps your interest. Enjoyed the folktale of the flaming pirate ship that ends up being involved in the craziness.
Highly recommended, the story moves at a nice quick pace and keeps your interest. Enjoyed the folktale of the flaming pirate ship that ends up being involved in the craziness.
February 26, 2019
Author Byron Solstice lives an idyllic life; a beautiful girlfriend, a successful writing career, loyal friends and a cute little home with a white picket fence on Prince Edward Island.
Or so he thinks.
A manic preoccupation with writing takes a debilitating mental and physical toll on his health and love life with Akila Bartley. Under doctor’s orders, he takes a break to try and rekindle the waning romance.
Unexpectedly, they witness a two-vehicle crash that leaves his best friend Elias Masters burning alive in a fiery metal grave.
Events turn disastrous when, on a leisurely outing with Elias’ girlfriend Susanne Watterton, they discover a strange old man at East Point Lighthouse who promises to resurrect Elias from the dead.
As the gripping plot twists and turns, Byron realizes he’s pitted against forces far more powerful and destructive than any characters he’s ever created in novels.
Along with seasoned Detective Clay Redmond, he embarks on a macabre and epic battle to save his friends and the tiny little island from a terrifying and unspeakable evil.
Or so he thinks.
A manic preoccupation with writing takes a debilitating mental and physical toll on his health and love life with Akila Bartley. Under doctor’s orders, he takes a break to try and rekindle the waning romance.
Unexpectedly, they witness a two-vehicle crash that leaves his best friend Elias Masters burning alive in a fiery metal grave.
Events turn disastrous when, on a leisurely outing with Elias’ girlfriend Susanne Watterton, they discover a strange old man at East Point Lighthouse who promises to resurrect Elias from the dead.
As the gripping plot twists and turns, Byron realizes he’s pitted against forces far more powerful and destructive than any characters he’s ever created in novels.
Along with seasoned Detective Clay Redmond, he embarks on a macabre and epic battle to save his friends and the tiny little island from a terrifying and unspeakable evil.
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