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Interloper
What would you do to live again?
Taken too soon, a young soul is offered a second chance—one that comes with a price.
Tempted by a malevolent force, she is drawn into a dangerous bargain, urged to use the powers she has spent centuries refining in the name of purity and the greater good. But this time, the target is not evil.
It’s innocent.
As the line between justice and manipulation begins to blur, she must confront the truth behind her own desires—and the force guiding them.
But there is something stronger than the darkness pulling at her.
A daughter’s love.
A need for answers.
Determined to uncover what truly ended her mother’s life, she begins to question everything—her purpose, her past, and the cost of the life she was given back.
Because some second chances demand more than you’re willing to give.
Taken too soon, a young soul is offered a second chance—one that comes with a price.
Tempted by a malevolent force, she is drawn into a dangerous bargain, urged to use the powers she has spent centuries refining in the name of purity and the greater good. But this time, the target is not evil.
It’s innocent.
As the line between justice and manipulation begins to blur, she must confront the truth behind her own desires—and the force guiding them.
But there is something stronger than the darkness pulling at her.
A daughter’s love.
A need for answers.
Determined to uncover what truly ended her mother’s life, she begins to question everything—her purpose, her past, and the cost of the life she was given back.
Because some second chances demand more than you’re willing to give.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2023
About the author
C.L. Merklinger
3 books9 followersC.L. Merklinger the author of The Realms & Realities Series, grew up with an insatiable appetite for reading and all things scary. Inspired by Horror Authors such as Ray Bradbury; Stephen King; Dean Koontz; and Edgar Allan Poe, she was also deeply influenced by great Mystery Character Authors such as Lawrence Sanders, Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark. Following her passions for Horror and the Paranormal she pulls from her experiences as an Empath which inspired her to write this series. C.L. resides in San Antonio TX where she is all about the music and photographing the crazy nature scene.
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March 20, 2026
A great gem combining mystery, thriller, and the supernatural.
You are compelled to follow along on the journey as Charlie pursues knowledge of her mother's death. You want a soul dealing with a malevolent force offering a second chance at life? Got it. Want to see how things unfold as choice meets consequence? Got it. Mixed eras weaved together harmoniously? Got it. Oh, Salem Witch Trials? Oh yeah, got a bit of it too! Want some tension? Want some lightheartedness? Want to explore the bond between a mother and daughter that confronts the supernatural? All that and more! Very engaging. Read it!
You are compelled to follow along on the journey as Charlie pursues knowledge of her mother's death. You want a soul dealing with a malevolent force offering a second chance at life? Got it. Want to see how things unfold as choice meets consequence? Got it. Mixed eras weaved together harmoniously? Got it. Oh, Salem Witch Trials? Oh yeah, got a bit of it too! Want some tension? Want some lightheartedness? Want to explore the bond between a mother and daughter that confronts the supernatural? All that and more! Very engaging. Read it!
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