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Elevated, a Tale
“A tale of two souls relinquishing the past to embrace the future.”
J Collins, used tire distributor thinks he couldn’t have met Rachel Patterson, non-profit director of The Dreamcatcher’s Organization under a more embarrassing circumstance. If the first impression is everything, then J is sure she will be clutching her purse and crossing to the opposite side of the street at the sight of him. He soon learns his assumption is quite accurate when he repeatedly meets Rachel in the elevator of the building where they both reside. For Rachel, these untimely meetings are a constant reminder of why good men are in such short supply. That is until the elevator breaks leaving J and her stranded inside. J and Rachel soon agree these meetings of chance are better described as divine appointments. However, the people in their worlds disagree especially when J becomes an expendable casualty of an evil plan devised against The Dreamcatcher’s Organization. J and Rachel’s faith is tested beyond measure to hold on to God and each other when the truth about J’s past is exposed and a past love of Rachel’s comes to Richmond, Virginia with an agenda of his own.
J Collins, used tire distributor thinks he couldn’t have met Rachel Patterson, non-profit director of The Dreamcatcher’s Organization under a more embarrassing circumstance. If the first impression is everything, then J is sure she will be clutching her purse and crossing to the opposite side of the street at the sight of him. He soon learns his assumption is quite accurate when he repeatedly meets Rachel in the elevator of the building where they both reside. For Rachel, these untimely meetings are a constant reminder of why good men are in such short supply. That is until the elevator breaks leaving J and her stranded inside. J and Rachel soon agree these meetings of chance are better described as divine appointments. However, the people in their worlds disagree especially when J becomes an expendable casualty of an evil plan devised against The Dreamcatcher’s Organization. J and Rachel’s faith is tested beyond measure to hold on to God and each other when the truth about J’s past is exposed and a past love of Rachel’s comes to Richmond, Virginia with an agenda of his own.
270 pages, ebook
First published July 10, 2014
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February 17, 2015
Reviewed by R.A. Ross
Date: 11/13/14
Elevated, A Tale is fearless. This short novel by Catherine Crumber jumps right into the taboo issues of racial stereotypes, family history, social stigma, religion, kidnapping, and the sex trade. From the first chapter the reader is taken on a philosophical thrill ride.
The book centers on the two unlikely main characters, J, a used tire distributor and Rachel a social worker, who meet in the elevator of their residential building. The story progresses as their elevator interactions become more frequent and personal. Soon they start getting involved with each other’s lives and together they must solve a mystery they are unwittingly tied to. This novel has many twists and turns along with emotional highs and lows. Crumber gets down into the human element and does a great job of showing people at their best and their worst. The author draws the conclusion that without family and faith we have nothing.
This novel relies too heavily on dialogue. It seems that character conversation is used to push the story along instead of allowing the events grow the narrative arc organically. I wanted to be shown what was happening and create my own conclusion instead of being told what to think.
There was also some formatting and verb tense errors, but not enough to detract from the overall message of the piece.
Regardless, I did enjoy reading this novel. It has a strong emphasis on the importance of family, sexual morals, and the power in a person’s faith. I think that we need more novels like this where wholesome behavior is praised and rewarded instead of mocked. This novel will make you go and hug your children.
I give Elevated, A Tale by Catherine Crumber 3.5/5 ***
Date: 11/13/14
Elevated, A Tale is fearless. This short novel by Catherine Crumber jumps right into the taboo issues of racial stereotypes, family history, social stigma, religion, kidnapping, and the sex trade. From the first chapter the reader is taken on a philosophical thrill ride.
The book centers on the two unlikely main characters, J, a used tire distributor and Rachel a social worker, who meet in the elevator of their residential building. The story progresses as their elevator interactions become more frequent and personal. Soon they start getting involved with each other’s lives and together they must solve a mystery they are unwittingly tied to. This novel has many twists and turns along with emotional highs and lows. Crumber gets down into the human element and does a great job of showing people at their best and their worst. The author draws the conclusion that without family and faith we have nothing.
This novel relies too heavily on dialogue. It seems that character conversation is used to push the story along instead of allowing the events grow the narrative arc organically. I wanted to be shown what was happening and create my own conclusion instead of being told what to think.
There was also some formatting and verb tense errors, but not enough to detract from the overall message of the piece.
Regardless, I did enjoy reading this novel. It has a strong emphasis on the importance of family, sexual morals, and the power in a person’s faith. I think that we need more novels like this where wholesome behavior is praised and rewarded instead of mocked. This novel will make you go and hug your children.
I give Elevated, A Tale by Catherine Crumber 3.5/5 ***
September 9, 2014
Catherine Crumber's Elevated, a Tale is a beautiful portrait of family, romance, and connectedness. It exposes how romance can cross boundaries such as social class, even when social pressure tries to tear it apart. near the beginning of the book, Sonya tells her friend "It's time to get started on your dream. Go for it!" - I think this encapsulates the spirit of the book. Elevated is.... well... elevating!
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