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The Near Deaths
Foreshadowed
She can't avoid the dark forever...
Hope Murdoch was born dead. She took a breath two minutes later and now is an almost-normal sixteen-year-old. a hopeless crush on the boy next door, a negative body image, and a (mis)diagnosis of ADHD. an exhausting and distracting ability to read minds. High school is hard enough without hearing what everyone really thinks of you.
Lance Hampton used to be normal until a car accident killed him and his parents. Paramedics brought him back to a life he doesn’t orphaned, uprooted, living with his uncle, and suddenly able to see how people die. At his new school, he tries to keep to himself. Seeing how complete strangers die is torture enough, let alone friends.
At first glance, Hope doesn’t think much of Lance (though a lot of the other girls do). He looks like the typical bad boy. No thank-you…but then she meets his eyes and everything goes dark. She hears labored breathing. Rapid footsteps. And then a thud as someone falls to the ground. Inside Lance’s head, Hope just witnessed a vision of murder…her own.
Together, Hope and Lance try to catch a killer before he’s red-handed. A killer who could be anywhere. Anyone. Sure Hope can read minds and Lance can see death, but they still can’t see in the dark.
Hope Murdoch was born dead. She took a breath two minutes later and now is an almost-normal sixteen-year-old. a hopeless crush on the boy next door, a negative body image, and a (mis)diagnosis of ADHD. an exhausting and distracting ability to read minds. High school is hard enough without hearing what everyone really thinks of you.
Lance Hampton used to be normal until a car accident killed him and his parents. Paramedics brought him back to a life he doesn’t orphaned, uprooted, living with his uncle, and suddenly able to see how people die. At his new school, he tries to keep to himself. Seeing how complete strangers die is torture enough, let alone friends.
At first glance, Hope doesn’t think much of Lance (though a lot of the other girls do). He looks like the typical bad boy. No thank-you…but then she meets his eyes and everything goes dark. She hears labored breathing. Rapid footsteps. And then a thud as someone falls to the ground. Inside Lance’s head, Hope just witnessed a vision of murder…her own.
Together, Hope and Lance try to catch a killer before he’s red-handed. A killer who could be anywhere. Anyone. Sure Hope can read minds and Lance can see death, but they still can’t see in the dark.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2014
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About the author
Holly M. Campbell
9 books41 followersHolly M. Campbell started writing at a young age. She majored in English at Brigham Young University-Idaho. She's married with two kids, and lives in Washington state.
Foreshadowed is her first published novel.
Foreshadowed is her first published novel.
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May 19, 2019
Started off well but failed to stay that way
I enjoyed the first few chapters but it got off track and I lost interest. I won't bother with the last 2 books.
I enjoyed the first few chapters but it got off track and I lost interest. I won't bother with the last 2 books.
December 10, 2024
Haven’t we all secretly wished we had the ability to read minds back when we were in high school? What could go wrong? Holly Campbell’s Foreshadowed is a young adult thriller based on that very ability. The characters were consistent and superb. I felt like I knew some of them in high school. The story was meticulous and a thriller slow burn that starts easy enough but slowly built until I couldn’t put it down. I feel like I read the last twenty pages in seconds. I like Stephen King, Cujo, and Thinner, for the same reason. Holly M. Campbell is a master storyteller and now one of my new favorite writers.
January 15, 2015
A gripping debut.
I have been excited to read Holly Campbell's debut novel since I had the privilege of designing the cover. It was such an intriguing concept and premise for a novel. I was plunged into a well-plotted story of suspense and potential murder, hinging on the unique and endearing relationship of two darkly gifted teens. I admittedly stayed up WAY too late to finish this in one reading, and am eager for more. Left me guessing until the end...and still has me speculating. Excited for the next in the series!
I have been excited to read Holly Campbell's debut novel since I had the privilege of designing the cover. It was such an intriguing concept and premise for a novel. I was plunged into a well-plotted story of suspense and potential murder, hinging on the unique and endearing relationship of two darkly gifted teens. I admittedly stayed up WAY too late to finish this in one reading, and am eager for more. Left me guessing until the end...and still has me speculating. Excited for the next in the series!
April 11, 2016
This book has it all. Sweet romance, teen angst, thrilling suspense, and even a touch of paranormal, with Hope and Lance’s abilities – that are more of a curse than a gift.
Campbell has created characters who are fun and sassy, but also tortured. They’re relatable and I really enjoyed every second in their company. So often, teen characters grate on my nerves because they’re quite obnoxious, but Hope and her friends were all really great characters. Well-rounded, grounded (for the most part) individuals, and it was nice to have parents who were genuinely interested in their children’s lives—L ance being the only exception.
Hope’s ability to read minds was interesting and I liked the spin that was put on her gift, with the fact that it took quite a bit of practice to discern whose thoughts belonged to whom. As for Lance’s gift, no wonder the poor guy was in so much turmoil all the time. I’m not sure if I could have lived with seeing how people die, and it must have been torture for him to have to witness the deaths of those he was closest to.
This story was well-developed, flowing right off the pages in an exciting race to stop a murderer, as well as trying to save others in the process. The biggest mystery was where and when would Hope’s life come to an end. The terror that overwhelmed her also fueled her need to live, at times making her reckless.
The thing I really love about this type of story is that I get to play detective. I’m always looking for clues, no matter how small, but with Hope’s death I was kept in the dark (no pun intended) for most of the story, until the moment when everything clicked into place and I had an a-ha moment. As she fought to stay alive, to prevent the vision she’d seen in Lance’s mind, so my pulse raced. It was thrilling. She may have changed her fate, but clearly it wasn’t going to be as easy as stopping her death this one time around. The final moments of the book proved just that, and I cannot wait to jump right into the next book to see if Hope will be able to escape death’s clutches once again.
Campbell has created characters who are fun and sassy, but also tortured. They’re relatable and I really enjoyed every second in their company. So often, teen characters grate on my nerves because they’re quite obnoxious, but Hope and her friends were all really great characters. Well-rounded, grounded (for the most part) individuals, and it was nice to have parents who were genuinely interested in their children’s lives—L ance being the only exception.
Hope’s ability to read minds was interesting and I liked the spin that was put on her gift, with the fact that it took quite a bit of practice to discern whose thoughts belonged to whom. As for Lance’s gift, no wonder the poor guy was in so much turmoil all the time. I’m not sure if I could have lived with seeing how people die, and it must have been torture for him to have to witness the deaths of those he was closest to.
This story was well-developed, flowing right off the pages in an exciting race to stop a murderer, as well as trying to save others in the process. The biggest mystery was where and when would Hope’s life come to an end. The terror that overwhelmed her also fueled her need to live, at times making her reckless.
The thing I really love about this type of story is that I get to play detective. I’m always looking for clues, no matter how small, but with Hope’s death I was kept in the dark (no pun intended) for most of the story, until the moment when everything clicked into place and I had an a-ha moment. As she fought to stay alive, to prevent the vision she’d seen in Lance’s mind, so my pulse raced. It was thrilling. She may have changed her fate, but clearly it wasn’t going to be as easy as stopping her death this one time around. The final moments of the book proved just that, and I cannot wait to jump right into the next book to see if Hope will be able to escape death’s clutches once again.
December 28, 2014
I loved this book! Hope was born dead and the doctors brought her back. Lance was broght back
after a car accident which killed his parents. After these events Hope can read minds and Lance can
see death. Together they are trying to stop Hope's death among others. Loved it! Can't wait for the next one to pick up where this one left off!!!
after a car accident which killed his parents. After these events Hope can read minds and Lance can
see death. Together they are trying to stop Hope's death among others. Loved it! Can't wait for the next one to pick up where this one left off!!!
January 4, 2015
Awesome!!!!
I was really intrigued by the description of the book. Then once I started it, I couldn't put it down! Can't wait for the next one!
I was really intrigued by the description of the book. Then once I started it, I couldn't put it down! Can't wait for the next one!
February 3, 2015
Couldn't put this one down. Well done by my friend Holly. It's fore sale on Amazon!
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November 25, 2016
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for honest review.**
It's hard to concentrate on homework when you can read minds and see death...
Hope can hear everyone's thoughts. At first, she couldn't decipher other's thoughts from her own, which led to confusion and Hope earning an unfortunate reputation for being the "weird girl". The one person who opened up to her was her neighbor, Bryce, but even he avoided her when his friends were near. So Hope did her best to stay out of everyone's way.
Things change for her when a new student shows up at school. But it isn't his bad boy image that makes Hope take notice. It's the vision she receives the first time she looks into his eyes. The image of her own death. One which happens to be murder...
Lance is still recovering from an accident that killed his parents and left him with an unwanted ability to visualize a person's death just by making eye contact with them. He can't control it and he can't stop the deaths from happening. But when he sees Hope's destined ending, he feels an urge to try to save her, despite the odds being entirely against them.
The new knowledge of her future leaves Hope terrified and desperate to stop it from happening. With Lance's help, the two begin to piece the puzzle together of her eminent demise. Their closeness could become more if Hope could just convince herself to abandon her pursuit for Bryce's affection.
This is a young adult novel, set in high school, so of course there is a fair amount of teenage drama and angst between all of the characters. I expected this and didn't find it any more bothersome than usual. Hope's crush on her neighbor ruled her mind most of the time but I was glad to see a bit of growth from her throughout the story. And once upon a time, I had a teenage infatuation with a boy, myself, so I can certainly relate.
As for the paranormal angle of the book, I found it to be fascinating. The mind-reading and death foretelling elements were interesting and the mystery of the murders kept me turning the pages even when the romantic portion stalled. I liked Hope and rooted for Lance. Bryce became a bit of a nuisance but I did pull for him by the end.
In closing...
I'm ready for the next book and anxious to find out who the elusive murderer might be. Four suns!
Full review on blog: http://uptildawnbookblog.blogspot.com/2016/11/review-foreshadowed-by-holly-m-campbell.html
November 29, 2016
Quite The Novel Idea ~ Words from the Clouds
2.5 stars
Well then. I'm not entirely sure what to say right now. This book had a lot of potential, honestly. The whole premise is interesting and pretty cool and not something I've seen that much in YA so far. But unfortunately it focused too much on the wrong things, which stopped me from enjoying it fully. And that always makes me sad. Because it could have been so great. But it just wasn't.
I'll start on a positive note though. As I said, the premise is really cool. I liked the whole idea of the gifts and the murder mysteries tied into the plot. I also liked Lance and kind of wished the story was written from his POV. Which brings me to the not so positives... The writing was fairly simple and there wasn't anything really wrong it with it, but it just didn't really grab me. That wasn't helped with the story, which ultimately failed for me because it focused too much on the love triangle instead of the interesting parts. That kind of sucked the good out of it a bit for the most part. And while, yes the ending amped it up a bit, ultimately I didn't really care anymore by that point.
What also didn't help was that I failed to care for most of the characters. Well... all of them except Lance, really. I wished the story had been from his POV instead. It would've been so much more interesting. Because while Hope had her moments and I did feel bad for how she was treated at school, ultimately I didn't care about her. The love triangle absolutely didn't do her any favors. That brings me to Bryce, the third person in the triangle. Honestly, I don't get why Hope liked him. He was a shallow asshole most of the book and he didn't really change at all by the end of it. Nobody did except Lance. Which is very frustrating for me because characters to me are the most important part of any story. And these just didn't do anything for me.
In the end Foreshadowed doesn't quite live up to its potential for me. Though now that the love triangle seems to be out of the way, I might consider picking up the sequel, just to see if it's better than this book. But we shall see if I ever manage to get to that.
2.5 stars
Well then. I'm not entirely sure what to say right now. This book had a lot of potential, honestly. The whole premise is interesting and pretty cool and not something I've seen that much in YA so far. But unfortunately it focused too much on the wrong things, which stopped me from enjoying it fully. And that always makes me sad. Because it could have been so great. But it just wasn't.
I'll start on a positive note though. As I said, the premise is really cool. I liked the whole idea of the gifts and the murder mysteries tied into the plot. I also liked Lance and kind of wished the story was written from his POV. Which brings me to the not so positives... The writing was fairly simple and there wasn't anything really wrong it with it, but it just didn't really grab me. That wasn't helped with the story, which ultimately failed for me because it focused too much on the love triangle instead of the interesting parts. That kind of sucked the good out of it a bit for the most part. And while, yes the ending amped it up a bit, ultimately I didn't really care anymore by that point.
What also didn't help was that I failed to care for most of the characters. Well... all of them except Lance, really. I wished the story had been from his POV instead. It would've been so much more interesting. Because while Hope had her moments and I did feel bad for how she was treated at school, ultimately I didn't care about her. The love triangle absolutely didn't do her any favors. That brings me to Bryce, the third person in the triangle. Honestly, I don't get why Hope liked him. He was a shallow asshole most of the book and he didn't really change at all by the end of it. Nobody did except Lance. Which is very frustrating for me because characters to me are the most important part of any story. And these just didn't do anything for me.
In the end Foreshadowed doesn't quite live up to its potential for me. Though now that the love triangle seems to be out of the way, I might consider picking up the sequel, just to see if it's better than this book. But we shall see if I ever manage to get to that.
July 11, 2016
I'm a teen services librarian and I run a teen book group. Foreshadowed is the book the kids voted to read for June. I was glad they chose it, because I have to read the books too, and I do not favor the months when they choose boring things.
**Spoilers after this point**
Foreshadowed is not boring. It is quite the opposite. From the start, I am amused by Hope and mean girl Tina. I love the dodge ball scene and how she's able to achieve victory... by cheating. (Mind readers are awesome!)
I had more fun than I should have reading about Hope and her interactions with Bryce the Turd. (There's actually a boy in book club who shares the name, and of course, his younger sister is also part of the club and so loved saying "Bryce the Turd".)
And I love when Hope finally realizes that Bryce IS a turd, but I was sad that Lance had to tell her that for her to see it. The way he judged her was awful, but then again, he never said anything aloud. He might have tried to censor his thoughts if he knew she could hear him. Human beings are naturally nasty, we just don't always show it on the outside. (Okay, some people are sweet as pie in and out, but for the rest of us... we all know we have our choice opinions about certain people that we keep to ourselves. :D )
Claire was sweet, and I liked that she genuinely wanted to be Hope's friend, because Hope really needed one.
The author kept this book true to human nature. I love how Bryce didn't really want to date Hope, but he sure didn't like her wanting to date other people. His jealously was fabulous as was his protectiveness. (Fabulous and hilarious.)
And I love Claire's slight jealousy and insecurity even though she still wanted Hope as a bestie.
Lance's trauma and phobia was well-written. I love that he's far from perfect and that he's not even a reluctant hero. He couldn't care less. He just wants to save Hope, because he knows her. And that's real to me. Not everybody wants to put on a cape. I mean, Hope does, and she's going to force Lance into some tights and Kevlar, but him dragging his feet adds an extra layer to the story.
The mystery of the killer remains unsolved. We don't know who it is, but we know he's coming bak for round 2. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
Oh and the teens in book group loved the novel too!
**Spoilers after this point**
Foreshadowed is not boring. It is quite the opposite. From the start, I am amused by Hope and mean girl Tina. I love the dodge ball scene and how she's able to achieve victory... by cheating. (Mind readers are awesome!)
I had more fun than I should have reading about Hope and her interactions with Bryce the Turd. (There's actually a boy in book club who shares the name, and of course, his younger sister is also part of the club and so loved saying "Bryce the Turd".)
And I love when Hope finally realizes that Bryce IS a turd, but I was sad that Lance had to tell her that for her to see it. The way he judged her was awful, but then again, he never said anything aloud. He might have tried to censor his thoughts if he knew she could hear him. Human beings are naturally nasty, we just don't always show it on the outside. (Okay, some people are sweet as pie in and out, but for the rest of us... we all know we have our choice opinions about certain people that we keep to ourselves. :D )
Claire was sweet, and I liked that she genuinely wanted to be Hope's friend, because Hope really needed one.
The author kept this book true to human nature. I love how Bryce didn't really want to date Hope, but he sure didn't like her wanting to date other people. His jealously was fabulous as was his protectiveness. (Fabulous and hilarious.)
And I love Claire's slight jealousy and insecurity even though she still wanted Hope as a bestie.
Lance's trauma and phobia was well-written. I love that he's far from perfect and that he's not even a reluctant hero. He couldn't care less. He just wants to save Hope, because he knows her. And that's real to me. Not everybody wants to put on a cape. I mean, Hope does, and she's going to force Lance into some tights and Kevlar, but him dragging his feet adds an extra layer to the story.
The mystery of the killer remains unsolved. We don't know who it is, but we know he's coming bak for round 2. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
Oh and the teens in book group loved the novel too!
January 5, 2021
I really enjoyed this! Great read for YA
April 19, 2022
Great potential. Hope needs to learn self worth & to stop second guessing herself.
March 26, 2016
I love, Love, LOVE this book!!!! I can't wait until the next book the in this series, Forewarned which is coming out soon. I hope! I love Hope and Lance. There interactions and the overall play of this world is something that is easy to connect to and you can't help but enjoy it. Actually... There really isn't anyone in this world that I didn't like. Even the bully... huh, who knew? *shrugs* I am also amazed how often I laughed in this book, so many lol moments! But at the same time it's still serious, and a mystery. Even so, the overall way the book was laid out with the day to day life of Hope and trying to figure out how to stop the death of herself and her fellow classmate; it didn't feel as if a shadowy cloud of doom was hanging over them. That is not to say that they didn't take it seriously. But it was more of the way of how to change the future events and if we really do have the power over our future. Having powers and knowing how to use them is a whole struggle in itself.
January 11, 2023
Hope is a high school junior who can read minds. We quickly understand both the downside and perks of this ability, which makes Hope an outcast. However, she learns she’s not alone in the realm of paranormal abilities when she meets Lance, a new classmate with the ability to see how a person will die when he looks them in the eye. Since Hope can read minds, she sees her death in Lance’s thoughts when they meet. Eventually, the two will team together to try and stop her death – and possibly, the deaths of others.
This story has a great premise and delivers. I love Hope and Lance, their dark humor, and natural banter. Even the secondary characters are complex, believable, and interesting, especially Bryce, Hope’s shallow but kind next-door neighbor.
If you enjoy YA paranormal thrillers with a dark edge, a murder mystery, and plenty of suspense, I can’t recommend this enough.
This story has a great premise and delivers. I love Hope and Lance, their dark humor, and natural banter. Even the secondary characters are complex, believable, and interesting, especially Bryce, Hope’s shallow but kind next-door neighbor.
If you enjoy YA paranormal thrillers with a dark edge, a murder mystery, and plenty of suspense, I can’t recommend this enough.
August 8, 2015
Hope is an outcast who reads minds minds, and has a thing for the boy-next-door. Think Wednesday Adams meets ADHD and you get a pretty good idea of what she's about. She's content enough with her life, but when brooding Lance moves into town, her world is turned upside-down. When their eyes meet, Hope sees a vision of her murder in his thoughts, and discovers she's not the only one with psychic abilities. With a little enthusiastic persuasion, Lance becomes a reluctant partner in solving the mystery of her death.
Campbell's voice is quirky and fun as she walked you through Hope's teenage angst maximized by impending death and mind-reading skills. I would recommend this novel for anyone who loves YA Paranormal Romance.
Campbell's voice is quirky and fun as she walked you through Hope's teenage angst maximized by impending death and mind-reading skills. I would recommend this novel for anyone who loves YA Paranormal Romance.
December 4, 2015
This is my 'book written by an author with my same initials' for my reading challenge - and although technically her initials are HMC whereas mine are HCM, I'm counting it! Cause the initials are the same letters, and that's what I decided counts. My friend Rachel recommended this book because the author is a friend of hers, and I'm glad she did! I really enjoyed it. It was kind of dark and creepy, but also interesting and unique in the paranormal/fantasy YA genre. Plus it's the first book in a series, and you know how I love a good series. So I will look forward to reading the next book when it comes out.
October 1, 2015
Good fast paced story
I really enjoyed this story. Two square pegs finding each other and learning to work together to try to change things for the better. Hope can read minds and Lance can see visions of how people die. When they get together they help each other to use their gifts to save people. The characters were all very genuine, very well developed. The romance part with Lance and Hope is sweet but not over powering. Good book. I look forward to the next.
I really enjoyed this story. Two square pegs finding each other and learning to work together to try to change things for the better. Hope can read minds and Lance can see visions of how people die. When they get together they help each other to use their gifts to save people. The characters were all very genuine, very well developed. The romance part with Lance and Hope is sweet but not over powering. Good book. I look forward to the next.
January 8, 2016
Really neat book! Grabbed my attention right away and held it. Interesting premise, although I don't necessarily read many books in this genre. Especially impressed with how well the author could capture the thoughts and characteristics of such a diverse group on characters... teen girls, stay-at-home moms, dads, teen boys, working moms, etc.
June 21, 2015
I was impressed with Foreshadowed. I loved reading about a story set in my hometown in Washington state. the author does an excellent job of crafting such a unique story that immediately gets the reader hooked. I can't wait to read the second - definitely well written!
August 19, 2015
Loved it !!
April 17, 2020
Read it, read it, read it! It combines paranormal with crime thriller in a thoroughly engrossing manner. I loved all 3 books!!
February 8, 2021
Good YA
I enjoyed this novel. I didn’t like the last sentence, too dramatic. Overall it reminds me of the Scooby gang solving a mystery. Gotta love the old scooby doo.
I enjoyed this novel. I didn’t like the last sentence, too dramatic. Overall it reminds me of the Scooby gang solving a mystery. Gotta love the old scooby doo.
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