314 book 3

Widowsfield Trilogy #3

by A.R. Wise

Alma Harper and her friends have been struggling to figure out the puzzle of lies weaved in the town of Widowsfield. They've escaped the grasp of The Watcher, but now The Skeleton Man is free as well, and no one's certain what he's capable of.The Watcher in the Walls is forced to craft new lies, and weave a new nightmare in Widowsfield, but he longs for the return of the Harpers. As his world crumbles, he knows that the ones he's influenced will return, and that everything can begin again.As the clock ticks down, and March 14th approaches, all will be revealed. The true conspiracy will come to light, and each player will learn their role. The Skeleton Man will have his revenge.

Genres: Horror, Paranormal, Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Ebooks

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 7, 2014

Reviews

[RedemptionDenied · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I'm going to have to go for a psych evaluation after reading these books.

A lot is explained in the final book of the (Widowsfield) trilogy, which is good, as I didn't know what the hell was going on half the time. There are a few more time-lines to contend with - and the one of most interest is 1943. At the end of book 2, a Navy World War 2 Battleship was mentioned as being the source of what was happening in Widowsfield in 1996 - and in book 3, we find out how the "Watcher in the Walls" was summoned - via The Machine or CORD (Charged Oscillating Radiation Distributor) - and how it's related to the USS Eldridge - aka the Leon. We learn a lot more about "The Accord" and more about the Cada E.I.B facility, where Oliver has been up to no good.

The Skeleton Man is free and trapped inside Ben's body. But for how long?
Did Michael Harper get the poetic justice I was hoping he'd receive? Rosemary Arborton (Nia from book 2) seems to have gone through a transitional period - or something - as she was doing things I wouldn't have expected her to do. On a more positive note; Jacker is getting more adept at knocking down doors.

I'm still not happy with the author for (repeatedly) turning one character inside out in book 2. It came to the point where I was starting to wonder if she reminded him of someone? Rachel and Stephen are still bickering, however - and Rachel is quite funny when she's pissed.

Initially, I wasn't sure about the author using real life characters: Tesla, Oppenheimer and Einstein, etc....but it seems to have worked out. The only thing I'm really not sure about is the ending - it seems to end, way too abruptly for my liking.

Still, that being said, I enjoyed reading this as much as the first two books - though it did feel like an infodump at times.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alma Harper and her friends have been struggling to get rid of the evil that surround the town of Widowsfield. The watcher in the wall has create new lies and the skeleton man is loose. No one knows what powers the skeleton man has. Can Alma and her friends defeat the evil that awaits them? This was a great series! A. R. Wise makes you think twice about the ending and leaves it open for your interpretation. You need to read the first two books in this trilogy to be failure with the town and the cast of characters. I would highly recommend this trilogy. I will definitely checkout other works by this author.

[Lel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This was an impressive end to a great trilogy. I think it will take a while for all the little bits of storyline to come together in my head and I find myself having random parts from the book pop into my head as something clicks together in my memory.
As to describing the book I think I'm just going to say it was very much in line with the rest of the series gore, horror and suspense wise. There were twists I didn't see coming, characters that I shouted at in anger and triumph. The plot was as convoluted and intriguing as 'Inception' you just need a stronger stomach!

Loved it. Can't wait to read more.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

***DISCLAIMER*** I have an imagination and am easily entertained...

Review of 314 Book 3 by A.R. Wise as experienced by Amy Beth Burke.

I must say... this book did not disappoint. I was so involved with trying to figure out what the hell was going on that new and unexpected information kept slapping me in the face and forcing me to rethink the path my mind had been wandering!

I absolutely adore this series of books and while I was saddened by the death of at least one character that I had grown to like, the death actually added to the whole of the experience of the third book.

I would recommend this series to anyone who likes to think outside the every day norms of life... the peek into what could be out there that these books offer was fresh and unique to anything else I have read or watched.

In all honesty... I think even the not-easily-entertained would find this book series a fantastic read! I really didn't need to add my typical disclaimer! :)

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

These books aren't necessarily complicated, it's just that the author tried to over-complicate them to make them seem more complicated than there really were. This leads to long passages devoted to explaining what's going on, and since the information is released incrementally, characters periodically reexplain what's been explained before, which tends to bog down the narrative.

[Cathy Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Wow

What a trip. So much mystery and intriguing twists and turns. If you enjoy supernatural mysteries, you must read the trilogy.

[Becky Walker · Rating 1 out of 5]

First book ever in my life I haven't finished. all 3 books were awful, confusing, repetitive.

[shimmyreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

this series deffo kept me on my toes

[Dollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started this series a few years ago, and stopped after the first book, but found it in my Kindle recently and decided to complete the trilogy. Alma goes back to Widowsfield on March 14th for the last time. Rosemary, Paul, Jacker, Rachel and Stephen all go back with her. The end of the story is as gruesome as the first two books, but what seemed to be the theme of this book was all the lies that were believed. All the dreams were lies. Everybody was telling lies. Those who thought they were the manipulators ended up being the manipulated. The Watcher in the Walls, all cords and eyeballs seemed Lovecraftian to me, very dark. I liked Alma and her friends. I liked Rosemary, too, but was confused as to how I felt about her in the end after what she felt she had to do to finally put an end to Widowsfield. Actually, because of all the lies and manipulating of other people’s thoughts, this entire story could be a bit confusing. I was never really sure what the Watcher and The Skeleton Man were or why there were two monsters in the story. Either one would have been enough. I also thought the story ended very suddenly, but was glad that Alma made it out of Widowsfield alive. I’ll also never know if Alma’s mother really drove her off the cliff or if her father molested her as a child. I know, I know…it was just a story - a very creative and creepy one and I’ll just have to be happy with that.

[Beth Knowles · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series was good but overly long. I found that I was forcing myself through this last book with the idea that all of the story would make sense in the end. A lot did get wrapped up but quite a bit was left hanging too. I really liked the authors blurb at the end of books 1 and 2 but felt like this one was an attempt to justify leaving parts of the story unresolved. Overall, though, the series was very good. The premise was creative and encourages the reader to really consider possibilities and beliefs.

[Zachary · Rating 3 out of 5]

314 Book 3 (Widowsfield Trilogy)

I read the first book in this series, and really liked it. So I downloaded the other two. BAD mistake! Each book after that was a huge disappointment. The second book had me shaking my head, not knowing if I was coming or going. It seemed like the author was trying to recreate the first book only with different characters. This last book was just too much! Same thing, but worse! Don't waste your time!!!

[Danielle S · Rating 2 out of 5]

I started this trilogy, excited and relishing the twisty plot as it unfolded. First book had me enthralled. Second book was okay but was a bit hard for me to get through, and continue reading. This third and final book.... ugggggh. I had such a hard time getting through it, wishing it would end. I also followed along with the audible version, which made it a bit more bearable. But, OMG. It finally ended. I am saddened to say, it left me feeling discombobulated. It was a trilogy that will stay with me though, for years to come. I will probably ponder it in the future, which means to me that the author did very well in that aspect / delivery. Yet, I have had very few reads in my life, where it couldn't end quickly enough. Props though, no matter how quickly I wished it would be over, it did push the envelope for me, big time.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

. I liked the series.

Well i made it through the triology. What an interesting read!! And is there more to happen to them if they keep their items?? I guess i will always wonder this. First book was amazing! Second book took me a minute to get through, but got interesting again. Then this book wrapped everything up. I feel like there was some parts that dragged just a bit but on the whole kept me interested. I liked the series. But because of the few times it went on and I got bored I rated one star less.

[Lanette Kauten · Rating 2 out of 5]

The timeline jumps weren't confusing, though I can understand how they can be to many readers. My biggest complaint with this book is the same as the other two, though this one was the worst. The author needs to hire a good editor. It is essential to get rid of the awkward phrases and to tighten up the writing. The author has a vivid imagination and a gift for plotting, but those two things alone are not enough for good stories. Tighter writing and stronger characterization would've made this series praise worthy.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gave clarity to otherwise unexplained plot elements but I did feel the ending was rushed - in the author's notes it stated that he wanted readers to think about any confusing elements and maybe reread to figure out anything left hanging but personally I'm not about to start going back through 3 books to help me understand anything I'm confused by, I'd rather that the ends were all tied up.

A good read and series nonetheless, not sure I need any more gore in my life at the moment but will keep this author bookmarked for future reference

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANOTHER AWESOME READ!!

As a total horror fan, this series tops my list as a...Keep your lights on read!!
Book 3 flips back and forth, from the time of the horrible event, to present days. Alma, who barely lived thru that time, is approached by a Husband and Wife team, that wants to make a film about what happened. The couple investigate "supposed events" but, actually find themselves in a real horror, that makes escape, seem impossible.
Definitely not a Trilogy for the faint of heart!!

[Derek Titus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent conclusion to a thrilling series!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire Widowsfield trilogy. Couldn't have asked for a better ending than presented in the third book. Love how most everything came to be revealed in the conclusion. An edge of your seat thriller that you don't want to put down till you have completed it. Keep up the awesome work AR. Looking forward to reading more of AR's fantastic writings.

[Jagged · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leaves a lot of questions unanswered

This book was a lot slower than the others.
I did appreciate the history of the CHORD. My biggest disappointment was that I couldn't picture the Watcher and considering I was supposed to be frightened of his appearance, not really visualizing it left me a little frustrated. I really would've enjoyed its reaction to what took place at the end as well... but that's okay. Four stars because I still enjoyed the ride.

[Sorrel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my thing

I stuck with this 3 book series until the end before leaving this review. At first the timeline jumps were tolerable, but by the 3rd book they just got confusing. The author said in the end notes that he likes to puzzle his readers. I feel glad to have finally finished the books & have no intention of trying to sort through any remaining questions left in my head. I found the books too depressing for my taste.

[Kellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing read

Although the series as a whole captured and held my attention, I was a little annoyed with the ending. I was hoping everything would be explained but there was still so many aspects that weren’t and I desperately wanted EVERYTHING to be explained after being so invested in these characters and the story! It was still a great series that had me hooked but the ending just seemed rushed and left me a little disappointed.

[Daniel Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is worth reading, but would really benefit from improved editing. There are a number of avoidable spelling and punctuation errors and, occasionally, some turns of phrase and instances of dialogue are bordering on cringe-worthy. Having said that, there is an intriguing plot line that does come together in the final book. Overall, I would recommend horror readers give the series a try.

[Brittany Carpenter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't finished this book. The other two were impossible for me to put aside. That being said this one just isn't cutting it for me. It could be that it's too much back and forth because I'm really not good with that kind of stuff. But it's taking me an impossibly long time to read.

[John Valdez-Hernandez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hated it! The first book great got me hooked on the second one which wasn't all that good of a read. This one, I just wanted it to be over with! So much back and forth from one timeline to the next. I couldn't figure out who was who.

[Steph Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in the series wrapped it all up wonderfully with still leaving bits to the imagination. Though I'm sorry to say goodbye to Alma Paul and Jacker, I will be looking forward to reading more by A.R. Wise.

[mr al chamberlain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spellbound

It was with regret that the ending has come but what a ride .The plot and characters were captivating and i couldnt wait to get into the next chapter to find out where you were taking us .

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

And so it's over

What a tangled web this book series turned out to be. An unexpected step back into history brought the Manhattan Project into the picture. Glad Alma and Paul made it through.

[Jenna hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unlike the first 2 books in this series I found it really hard to get into this book. I just think it took far too long to find out what happened. It was a shame as I loved the other 2. Still a good book but just slow I found.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not thrilled about ending, but it's ok.

I still enjoyed the series, but I thought this one kind of fizzled out at the end. I wasn't super thrilled with the ending, but I'm not disappointed that I read the series.

[Fijjit · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a journey!

This trilogy has everything you want in a book. Twists, turns, confusion and characters that you can totally relate to. Bravo!

[Brandy Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, not a great ending.

Parts were good, parts were monotonous, and then it ends. Not bad though. Probably wouldn't tell others to read it.