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She Is Risen
May Ivory can’t understand why her life has been so terrible lately. It seems that fate itself has turned on her…
She would be horrified to know that her problems are man-made, and May is only one of four people who are being tormented...The result of a new gun control study by the CIA. Her three visits per week to the shooting range have put May on an exclusive list of people that are being monitored for gun violence. Unfortunately, the ambitious politician who runs the program cannot afford to wait for her to go insane through natural causes, so he uses CIA agents lurking in the darkness to turn her life upside down. Will May and the other subjects of this terrible study have a chance to learn the truth about those who are ruining their lives-- or will they succumb to the madness?
A former United States Colonel has learned about these unmonitored case studies for gun violence. He has only witnessed the beginning of their potential evil, and in his race to shut down the entire operation, the young man wonders if the damage he inflicts will have any effect, or simply injure more innocent people.
Tales have surfaced of a mysterious woman in Mexico with strange powers, and there are details of her vicious vengeance leaving a blood trail from Costa Rica to North America. Is this woman just modern folklore, or is she a deadly force of nature with a particular agenda?
She would be horrified to know that her problems are man-made, and May is only one of four people who are being tormented...The result of a new gun control study by the CIA. Her three visits per week to the shooting range have put May on an exclusive list of people that are being monitored for gun violence. Unfortunately, the ambitious politician who runs the program cannot afford to wait for her to go insane through natural causes, so he uses CIA agents lurking in the darkness to turn her life upside down. Will May and the other subjects of this terrible study have a chance to learn the truth about those who are ruining their lives-- or will they succumb to the madness?
A former United States Colonel has learned about these unmonitored case studies for gun violence. He has only witnessed the beginning of their potential evil, and in his race to shut down the entire operation, the young man wonders if the damage he inflicts will have any effect, or simply injure more innocent people.
Tales have surfaced of a mysterious woman in Mexico with strange powers, and there are details of her vicious vengeance leaving a blood trail from Costa Rica to North America. Is this woman just modern folklore, or is she a deadly force of nature with a particular agenda?
301 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2013
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About the author
Travis Adams Irish
8 books16 followersI'd rather not bore you with the typical biography. I was born...I got older and uglier. My most significant struggles have had to do with occasional battles against madness, and the diligence that it takes to remain grounded in a sometimes shockingly callous society. At age nineteen, I ventured out into the world; a troubled young man with obsessive-compulsive habits, a wrath of god temper, and a skewed sense of judgment, completely devoid of objectivity. It goes without saying that the world had to give me a fairly rough beating to help me find my more humble roots.
At age twenty-one, I broke both of my hands within six months due to outbursts of anger. It wasn't until I became estranged from my family that this temper began to subside. During that same time in my life, I liked to binge drink, and sometimes found myself in odd situations. I left a party one night...forgetting that I was still wearing a toga. At another party, I sat down on a fish tank that belonged to someone with whom I wasn't personally acquainted. Another night I found myself driving at 110 miles an hour on the highway at 1:30 am, screaming, "There are no [insert expletive here] cops in this town!" I can literally watch the joker sticking his head out the window in a scene from the film The Dark Knight, and say, "I remember what that feels like."
While these are not shining staples in my history, I did promise you honesty, and that is what I have delivered. The story does take a turn for the better, as I discovered a means to let go of my teenage fears and anger, replacing them with strength and a more moderate outlook on life. This period could be considered my renaissance; a time when I reinvented myself on multiple levels, and sought constant improvement. This is also when I became less of a tyrant, and developed a sense of empathy and justice. I suppose this is why I am able to write the protagonist and antagonist with ease, though I dare not ask which better suits my abilities.
As for my writing, I have spent many late nights bleeding my pain into thousands of pages. Sometimes the pen is almost an extension of the veins in your arms, and you simply inject every horrifying, lonely moment into that otherwise blank, white background. You then find yourself reading an editorial review which states that your work was disturbing and cruel, and have to ask yourself if it was that bad...when you experienced it in real life. Although there are some dark shadows in my past, they are not beyond repair, and I feel fortunate that people are willing to give me the opportunity to entertain them. I suppose that for an artist there is nothing greater than knowing that your work hit the mark - except perhaps, that it changed the life of some poor soul. If that can happen, even one time, then all of those hundreds of hours at the keyboard were well worth the effort.
Best,
-Irish.
At age twenty-one, I broke both of my hands within six months due to outbursts of anger. It wasn't until I became estranged from my family that this temper began to subside. During that same time in my life, I liked to binge drink, and sometimes found myself in odd situations. I left a party one night...forgetting that I was still wearing a toga. At another party, I sat down on a fish tank that belonged to someone with whom I wasn't personally acquainted. Another night I found myself driving at 110 miles an hour on the highway at 1:30 am, screaming, "There are no [insert expletive here] cops in this town!" I can literally watch the joker sticking his head out the window in a scene from the film The Dark Knight, and say, "I remember what that feels like."
While these are not shining staples in my history, I did promise you honesty, and that is what I have delivered. The story does take a turn for the better, as I discovered a means to let go of my teenage fears and anger, replacing them with strength and a more moderate outlook on life. This period could be considered my renaissance; a time when I reinvented myself on multiple levels, and sought constant improvement. This is also when I became less of a tyrant, and developed a sense of empathy and justice. I suppose this is why I am able to write the protagonist and antagonist with ease, though I dare not ask which better suits my abilities.
As for my writing, I have spent many late nights bleeding my pain into thousands of pages. Sometimes the pen is almost an extension of the veins in your arms, and you simply inject every horrifying, lonely moment into that otherwise blank, white background. You then find yourself reading an editorial review which states that your work was disturbing and cruel, and have to ask yourself if it was that bad...when you experienced it in real life. Although there are some dark shadows in my past, they are not beyond repair, and I feel fortunate that people are willing to give me the opportunity to entertain them. I suppose that for an artist there is nothing greater than knowing that your work hit the mark - except perhaps, that it changed the life of some poor soul. If that can happen, even one time, then all of those hundreds of hours at the keyboard were well worth the effort.
Best,
-Irish.
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September 8, 2018
I was highly disappointed this could've been so much better if the storyline was more connected at all. Then to top it off it's a sequel...😒😒
September 13, 2018
I’m not sure what I just read. Nothing seemed to be connected and suddenly stories intertwine and leaves me just confused. I am curious to read the sequel to see if they connect more and how.
October 24, 2013
Devlin is a man who has just been pushed over the edge. His employer, Representative Henri Edwards—initially considered his mentor and savior—turns out to be nothing more than a sheep in wolf’s clothing. The Congressman is the mastermind behind a research program seeking to prevent gun violence through the surveillance of at-risk individuals. However, the program uses unethical methods to get results. Up until this point, Devlin has been a CIA pawn in Henri’s dangerous game. But now, the ex-Army Colonel is facing a moral dilemma that puts his life in jeopardy. Devlin plans on taking the high road, even if it means hurting the ones he loves.
In the real world, there are people who struggle with the cards life has dealt them. These individuals are often victims of circumstances beyond their control. When their usual methods of coping no longer work, they can become unhinged. Henri Edwards is determined to provoke a small group of unfortunate subjects into committing violent acts, proving that his theory on certain perpetrators is indeed fact. With the help of his team of experts, Henri will stop at nothing to get the approval from the U.S. President that he needs to save the country and the program.
She is Risen is a novel that is so much more than a political thriller. The book focuses on the conflict between two main characters, Devlin and Henri Edwards. Then, it branches off with an interesting array of supporting roles from people who do a great job moving the story forward. The supernatural element compliments the scientific story line. This really is one of those books that grabs your attention, and keeps it as you race to the final page.
As I was writing this review, I decided to go back and re-read the last chapter. On one hand, I feel it serves its purpose in keeping readers on the edge of their seats while preparing them for the sequel. On the other hand, I wanted it to have a few more pages of story just to round out the resolution more.
Overall, I would recommend this book to readers. The plot is definitely relevant to all the violent attacks that have occurred in the U.S. recently. It makes you wonder if the government really does have some conspiracy research program going on right now. Those who are fans of the supernatural genre will appreciate the mighty Priestess, whose identity could be revealed in She is Risen: Torn the Langley Contour. It will be cool to see what happens.
In the real world, there are people who struggle with the cards life has dealt them. These individuals are often victims of circumstances beyond their control. When their usual methods of coping no longer work, they can become unhinged. Henri Edwards is determined to provoke a small group of unfortunate subjects into committing violent acts, proving that his theory on certain perpetrators is indeed fact. With the help of his team of experts, Henri will stop at nothing to get the approval from the U.S. President that he needs to save the country and the program.
She is Risen is a novel that is so much more than a political thriller. The book focuses on the conflict between two main characters, Devlin and Henri Edwards. Then, it branches off with an interesting array of supporting roles from people who do a great job moving the story forward. The supernatural element compliments the scientific story line. This really is one of those books that grabs your attention, and keeps it as you race to the final page.
As I was writing this review, I decided to go back and re-read the last chapter. On one hand, I feel it serves its purpose in keeping readers on the edge of their seats while preparing them for the sequel. On the other hand, I wanted it to have a few more pages of story just to round out the resolution more.
Overall, I would recommend this book to readers. The plot is definitely relevant to all the violent attacks that have occurred in the U.S. recently. It makes you wonder if the government really does have some conspiracy research program going on right now. Those who are fans of the supernatural genre will appreciate the mighty Priestess, whose identity could be revealed in She is Risen: Torn the Langley Contour. It will be cool to see what happens.
December 14, 2013
What do you do when a crooked Congressman is caught in an unspeakable act of victimizing young virgin women with disabilities? Well for Devlin McConnelly, a former US Army Colonel turned CIA operative in the H.E.N.A. program, the answer was simple. Expose his boss--Congressman Henri Edwards--to the world and expose the equally perverse and clandestine project he heads.
But stopping a powerful Congressman with direct access to the President and the powerful resources of the CIA make that very simple plan a daunting challenge. Devlin's attack on the Henri's sexual perversion is but a nuisance to the Congressman. The greater good is to protect the operational integrity of Henri's project from Devlin--H.E.N.A.--a CIA-run project that "studies" what causes people to use guns for the greater purpose of implementing a government program aimed at preventing future mass shootings and senseless acts of gun violence. Henri will do everything he can to prevent Devlin from derailing the project.
But in an “ends-justifies-the-means” approach, the H.E.N.A. project takes a twisted turn by imposing unthinkable and cruel harm on the project's subjects--a type of harm akin to that imposed by mobsters and drug lords. The results get the numbers Henri seeks for his study--or so he thinks.
Whether Devlin can outwit Henri and the barrage of attacks on him by CIA operatives and expose Henri for what he is makes this novel a true page turner. And what makes it a true eye-opener is that Devlin is not alone in his attack on the evil ways of man in search of justice.
Unbeknownst to him, he has an ally--a woman with extraordinary powers to exact justice by punishing evil doers doing evil things to common people. This woman is the true "Wow-Factor" of this novel. You will turn page after page searching for what Devlin and this woman have in common and seek--justice.
I highly recommend and urge you to download today She is Risen: The Gun Control Case Studies today.
But stopping a powerful Congressman with direct access to the President and the powerful resources of the CIA make that very simple plan a daunting challenge. Devlin's attack on the Henri's sexual perversion is but a nuisance to the Congressman. The greater good is to protect the operational integrity of Henri's project from Devlin--H.E.N.A.--a CIA-run project that "studies" what causes people to use guns for the greater purpose of implementing a government program aimed at preventing future mass shootings and senseless acts of gun violence. Henri will do everything he can to prevent Devlin from derailing the project.
But in an “ends-justifies-the-means” approach, the H.E.N.A. project takes a twisted turn by imposing unthinkable and cruel harm on the project's subjects--a type of harm akin to that imposed by mobsters and drug lords. The results get the numbers Henri seeks for his study--or so he thinks.
Whether Devlin can outwit Henri and the barrage of attacks on him by CIA operatives and expose Henri for what he is makes this novel a true page turner. And what makes it a true eye-opener is that Devlin is not alone in his attack on the evil ways of man in search of justice.
Unbeknownst to him, he has an ally--a woman with extraordinary powers to exact justice by punishing evil doers doing evil things to common people. This woman is the true "Wow-Factor" of this novel. You will turn page after page searching for what Devlin and this woman have in common and seek--justice.
I highly recommend and urge you to download today She is Risen: The Gun Control Case Studies today.
December 8, 2013
Devlin McConnelly, an ex CIA agent, decides to quit his job after he catches his boss/senior mentor/ guide/ best friend, Henri Edwards, in an intolerable act of stealing the virginity of a blind minor girl who is under the impression that she is pleasuring her lover Maurice (who resembles Henri in structure).
After this new development, Henri views Devlin to be a threat to his secret and his reputation as a congressman and labels him an enemy of America.
Meanwhile in Mexico the chief cartel receives a daunting message from “the Priestess” ordering him to leave her people alone or else she would claim his first born male child. The chief waves aside the threat with the back of his hand only to witness the most dangerous and unexplainable events followed by the priestess stealing his new born baby boy and walking away triumphantly while the man lay broken and close to death.
Henri Edwards is the head congressman and is in charge of reducing the gun violence that the CIA has been witnessing. With the help of Lorabell Cardigan and Max Maxwell he adopts twisted methods of pushing selected mentally effected people to the edge where they resort to gun violence because of passion.
This whole whirlwind of suspense would enthrall you within its pages and keep your eyes glued to the screen to find out more. Can’t wait for the sequel…
After this new development, Henri views Devlin to be a threat to his secret and his reputation as a congressman and labels him an enemy of America.
Meanwhile in Mexico the chief cartel receives a daunting message from “the Priestess” ordering him to leave her people alone or else she would claim his first born male child. The chief waves aside the threat with the back of his hand only to witness the most dangerous and unexplainable events followed by the priestess stealing his new born baby boy and walking away triumphantly while the man lay broken and close to death.
Henri Edwards is the head congressman and is in charge of reducing the gun violence that the CIA has been witnessing. With the help of Lorabell Cardigan and Max Maxwell he adopts twisted methods of pushing selected mentally effected people to the edge where they resort to gun violence because of passion.
This whole whirlwind of suspense would enthrall you within its pages and keep your eyes glued to the screen to find out more. Can’t wait for the sequel…
October 25, 2015
She is Risen is a book about gun control in the U.S. it's about these test subjects that have been through a lot of stuff in their lives but they can't cope with. Now through out the book the CIA (government) is knees deep into this gun control issues they are sending army/ex army agents and CIA agents all over the state to make these test subjects lives a living hell. The CIA is making some of the government worker call and harass the test subjects to see how far they can pushed them over the edge, to see if the first thing they do is go grab a gun.Now it's this one ex CIA agent that is not happy about what he's been doing and want to expose the head of the H.E.N.A. (cia) for all his dirty little secrets about what he is doing with the test subjects and blind girls.
I got this book by how the cover looked, (to be honest) I was thinking it was about a women risen up to make wrong choices right. Hints the title "SHE IS RISEN" even though it is a spirit in the book that is going after the wrongs. it is two total different stories, one is political and the other is paranormal. I have to read the next book to see where the author takes these two stories.
I got this book by how the cover looked, (to be honest) I was thinking it was about a women risen up to make wrong choices right. Hints the title "SHE IS RISEN" even though it is a spirit in the book that is going after the wrongs. it is two total different stories, one is political and the other is paranormal. I have to read the next book to see where the author takes these two stories.
November 29, 2013
The cover of the book is what first caught my attention. The cover spoke a thousand words before I even opened the book.
When I did begin reading, She is Risen sucked me in from page one.
Each page turned made the characters come to life and the suspense was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
The story flows seamlessly and each page pulls you in deeper. I love thrillers and CIA thrillers rank even higher.I was sitting on the edge of my seat numerous times and found myself thinking about the story and what would happen next (when I wasn't even reading it at the time).
The details are fantastic - the author writes in a way that I felt I was standing right alongside the characters in the book. Close enough to be able to feel the fabric of a shirt, smell the perfume in the air –I could go on and on.
If you like fast paced action and suspense- you won’t be able to put this one down.
When I did begin reading, She is Risen sucked me in from page one.
Each page turned made the characters come to life and the suspense was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
The story flows seamlessly and each page pulls you in deeper. I love thrillers and CIA thrillers rank even higher.I was sitting on the edge of my seat numerous times and found myself thinking about the story and what would happen next (when I wasn't even reading it at the time).
The details are fantastic - the author writes in a way that I felt I was standing right alongside the characters in the book. Close enough to be able to feel the fabric of a shirt, smell the perfume in the air –I could go on and on.
If you like fast paced action and suspense- you won’t be able to put this one down.
May 10, 2014
This is a fast paced story that is centred on gun control and gun violence. The author takes a look at both sides of the argument through his well -written and very captivating story which is full of twists and turns and exciting scenes. You can almost feel yourself being totally immersed in all the scenes. The suspense is intense; I found myself wanting to know what would happen next and at the same time not wanting the story to end. This is a well written story that would appeal to anyone who loves political thrillers. You will encounter lots of different characters, notably Representative Henry Edward and Devlin, around whom a lot of the story is written. There is also an element of paranormal added to this story to spice it up. This book is worth reading.
February 3, 2015
I loved the cover! This book had a very unique plot as I have not read a book with this sort of topic. The book was well written and the characters were well developed. I found it confusing at times as they were going from character storyline to another. After a few chapters as a reader and listener you catch on. I have to say that the storyline disturbed me. To think that the CIA would watch individuals they deemed high risk on cameras and try to control the outcome disturbed me immensely. The ending wasn't exactly a happy one but the people that were in the wrong met some form of justice. I must have missed what happened to a former agent Devlin as I felt that wasn't answered. I wished that was answered.
December 14, 2013
OMG ! This book was intense! The characters were amazing and the attention to detail was great. The suspense and constant sense of the unknown had me locked in reading. I used to have long fingernails and now I do not.It was an incredible book and I loved it. I will definitely recommend this book to others. It was fast paced and such mystery and intrigue, always kept you guessing and was always wrong LOL The writing was easy to read and it kept your attention to the end, I want MORE !!! It was one of the best books I have ever read and I will be looking for more books by Travis Adams Irish. I give this book 100 stars and am on my way to finding more. Ty for an awesome book !
April 29, 2014
Mesmerizing and captivating, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. It leaves a lot of questions in the end, mostly about the nature of this mysterious woman (that appears out of volcano?). Who is she? What does she want? Justice? Vengeance? How does she choose her victims?
It's clear why she chooses her final victim though, because the man has been using people left and right, a nasty character who deserves what he gets. The experiments conducted under his guidance are terrible, driving people into insanity, just as his behaviour.
It was great seeing the two storylines come together in the end!
It's clear why she chooses her final victim though, because the man has been using people left and right, a nasty character who deserves what he gets. The experiments conducted under his guidance are terrible, driving people into insanity, just as his behaviour.
It was great seeing the two storylines come together in the end!
September 13, 2014
I won a copy of 'She is Risen' through a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
'She is Risen' is a political conspiracy thriller about a congressman and his team who are performing a case study on gun violence. I thought it started off a little slow but really picked up the pace a few chapters in. I thought the plot was a very interesting and engaging idea. The book had a good balance of action and political narrative.
I enjoyed the plot, characters and writing style. I liked how the paragraphs were set out on the page as it made it very easy to read. Overall, a very enjoyable read :)
'She is Risen' is a political conspiracy thriller about a congressman and his team who are performing a case study on gun violence. I thought it started off a little slow but really picked up the pace a few chapters in. I thought the plot was a very interesting and engaging idea. The book had a good balance of action and political narrative.
I enjoyed the plot, characters and writing style. I liked how the paragraphs were set out on the page as it made it very easy to read. Overall, a very enjoyable read :)
October 21, 2013
Like any good story Travis Adams Irish (Author) has got it right from the start with a worrying yet interesting story line. Amongst others the character May finds herself caught up in a government study on the how and why people and guns often results in violence. Unfortunately nobody's told poor May and ensuing effect on her life left me hoping this doesn't become a true story. All and all a very modern look at what can happen when politicians and their government agencies take their power a step to far. I finished this book with a healthy suspicion of authority.
December 9, 2013
Travis Adams Irish has presented to me the greatest conspiracy thriller ever in this magnificent read "She Is Risen". The
story is so fast paced that I couldn't leave it down and read it in a day. The settings are so well laid out and
believable that I lost myself in the whole issue of Gun control and obliviously the Supernatural elements. The characters
are brilliantly developed in particular the two main characters Henri and Devlin relationship is explored magnificently.
A must have for all conspiracy thriller fans out there.
story is so fast paced that I couldn't leave it down and read it in a day. The settings are so well laid out and
believable that I lost myself in the whole issue of Gun control and obliviously the Supernatural elements. The characters
are brilliantly developed in particular the two main characters Henri and Devlin relationship is explored magnificently.
A must have for all conspiracy thriller fans out there.
December 9, 2013
Just did my usual trawl through the kindle marketplace for something a little different and found this little Gem by Travis Adams Irish. I must admit the cover enthralled me to purchase and boy was I glad. I feel that the story is a brilliant political thriller and as usual i got caught up in the characters. The two main characters Henri and Devlin relationship is developed very well what with gun control issues and the supernatural edge it will leave you not wanting any more and enjoying it from the first page to the last sentence.
October 28, 2013
Rating: 8.0/10.0
Review: I'm a fan of conspiracy books, and this thriller definitely had me thinking after putting it down. I was impressed by the composition of the storyline and the character development. The author definitely put a lot of hard work into putting this together seamlessly. I'd definitely recommend this book to any thriller/conspiracy fan.
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Review: I'm a fan of conspiracy books, and this thriller definitely had me thinking after putting it down. I was impressed by the composition of the storyline and the character development. The author definitely put a lot of hard work into putting this together seamlessly. I'd definitely recommend this book to any thriller/conspiracy fan.
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April 27, 2016
It's a different book from what I'm used to read but I must say that I found it interesting because of the topic. I was wondering all the time about the human nature, not because of those potentially dangerous of simple folk but those who have some power over others and use it to damage and destroy...
November 28, 2013
Genuinely good. I loved it. I never expected the story would grip me from the very first pages itself, because all throughout the plot I was wondering what will happen next. Seriously the way he started the whole thing- Holy mother of God
October 23, 2013
an amazing storyline..would be a pleasure to win and read this book... i reallly wish i win.. :D
March 10, 2015
Very creepy. I'm still in a bit of a state of confusion as this is just one volume of the story, but would like to know how everything ends. I look forward to reading the second volume.
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May 1, 2014Looks very very interesting to me.Looking forward to reading it.
December 23, 2015
Very unique book! Must read!
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