Within the Wake

by Susan Cummins

James adores his family and their ancestral home, perched high above Seattle. But at age forty-eight, he's viewed as a tech-industry dinosaur, and he yearns for a chance to make a name for himself. When an ambitious idea strikes him to revolutionize high-end interactive home security, James sees it as his ticket to success. With unwavering determination, he transforms his own house into a testing ground for an innovative prototype system, confident it holds the key to a bright future. However, as with any technological marvel, things can and do go horribly wrong. Instead of keeping unwanted humans out, James opens a door, unknowingly welcoming the restless spirits of the dead inside.

373 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2023

Reviews

[Winifred Schrader · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Within the Wake" is a captivating blend of family drama, technological ambition, and supernatural suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

The fusion of cutting-edge technology and the supernatural adds an unexpected and gripping layer to the plot.

Susan has a knack for descriptive storytelling, painting vivid images of both the technological marvels and the ghostly apparitions which is not an easy task.

It's thought-provoking and a thrilling read that is definitely a page turner!

[Judy Granlee-Gates · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very engaging book. The characters and storyline held my interest, it was suspenseful at times as well. It was easy to read, well written, and the story line flowed nicely. The author is an excellent storyteller with vast knowledge of the paranormal, and it shows! When it was over, I didn't want it to end! I would recommend this book wholeheartedly, and I hope there will be a sequel or book #2.

[Diane Rees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hauntingly Beautiful! A fantastic, imaginative, and eerie story, with a slow burn that does not disappoint. The writing is colorful and descriptive without being verbose, and has just the right balance of humor, affection, and supernatural material cleverly woven into the pages. Reading this book made me want to curl up under a blanket with my dogs on a rainy night.