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In Plain Sight: Secrets of the Medallion
Abbey O’Rourke’s grandmother was the most intriguing person Abbey knew, and the person to whom Abbey could turn when her life went awry. Now, Gram’s house became her refuge after her mother’s harsh commentary on Abbey’s recent breakup. But as Abbey, still fuming, watched her mother drive away, her mood shifted from annoyance to puzzlement as she heard Gram say, “She is afraid.”
Abbey soon realized that Gram’s cryptic comment was just the tip of the iceberg. Eventually, Abbey would learn that her family history included a link to an ancient prophecy and a mystical tribe of people with telepathic power so strong that people would be willing to kill to control it.
H.L. Stafford’s In Plain Sight is filled with intrigue, taut action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, as well as a heartwarming love story. Stafford skillfully weaves the storylines together and then ties up the ends in a thrilling, surprising, and supremely satisfying conclusion.
Abbey soon realized that Gram’s cryptic comment was just the tip of the iceberg. Eventually, Abbey would learn that her family history included a link to an ancient prophecy and a mystical tribe of people with telepathic power so strong that people would be willing to kill to control it.
H.L. Stafford’s In Plain Sight is filled with intrigue, taut action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, as well as a heartwarming love story. Stafford skillfully weaves the storylines together and then ties up the ends in a thrilling, surprising, and supremely satisfying conclusion.
406 pages, Paperback
First published December 2, 2014
About the author
H.L. Stafford
2 books"I was formally educated in math and finance. I have run both large and small organizations so one might conclude I am an analytical type. I have also been a PGA member, professional speaker, and an expert downhill skier.
So what does that mean? Am I right brained, left brained or just confused? I think its fair to say, all of the above. Writing has allowed me to fuse all of my interests together.
I hope it will entertain the reader as much as it has the author."
~http://www.hlstafford.com/about-the-a...
So what does that mean? Am I right brained, left brained or just confused? I think its fair to say, all of the above. Writing has allowed me to fuse all of my interests together.
I hope it will entertain the reader as much as it has the author."
~http://www.hlstafford.com/about-the-a...
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February 20, 2015
Oh my.
I have so many thoughts about this book. Let's just see where my rant typing takes us.
The MC is a nurse with a friend who was written as a very stereotypical gay friend (also a nurse). I'm a nurse, and there were several things that didn't ring true. Especially the scene where her gay nurse friend who works as a surgical nurse walks into the ER and is able to bark out orders as though he works there.
But I digress...the book really needed heavier editing. In the beginning I couldn't figure out the POV well. It was third person omniscient, but written awkwardly. It jumped around willy-nilly. You would be in one head, and then know something that character doesn't know, while still hearing their voice. I know I'm not explaining it well, but it was weird.
Too many characters come into play and aren't made memorable enough to keep track of them. I had to keep using my kindle search feature to go back and see what the character had done previously.
The first HALF of the book is so slow. The book tries to build the "romance" between the MC and her love interest, teach her about her abilities, and move into the action.
Then the second half introduces a bunch of new characters, starts the action with a bang, and then concludes with a lot of new agey, "we are all connected" and just need to tap into the source.
You would think with special abilities, archeology, mind power awakening, and kidnapping/assassination plots that the book would be amazing.
I never connected to the characters, couldn't keep track of everyone, and by the end, didn't really care.
In the hands of the right editor, it could be much better.
Thank you Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
I have so many thoughts about this book. Let's just see where my rant typing takes us.
The MC is a nurse with a friend who was written as a very stereotypical gay friend (also a nurse). I'm a nurse, and there were several things that didn't ring true. Especially the scene where her gay nurse friend who works as a surgical nurse walks into the ER and is able to bark out orders as though he works there.
But I digress...the book really needed heavier editing. In the beginning I couldn't figure out the POV well. It was third person omniscient, but written awkwardly. It jumped around willy-nilly. You would be in one head, and then know something that character doesn't know, while still hearing their voice. I know I'm not explaining it well, but it was weird.
Too many characters come into play and aren't made memorable enough to keep track of them. I had to keep using my kindle search feature to go back and see what the character had done previously.
The first HALF of the book is so slow. The book tries to build the "romance" between the MC and her love interest, teach her about her abilities, and move into the action.
Then the second half introduces a bunch of new characters, starts the action with a bang, and then concludes with a lot of new agey, "we are all connected" and just need to tap into the source.
You would think with special abilities, archeology, mind power awakening, and kidnapping/assassination plots that the book would be amazing.
I never connected to the characters, couldn't keep track of everyone, and by the end, didn't really care.
In the hands of the right editor, it could be much better.
Thank you Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 30, 2015
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Publisher: Two harbors Press
Publishing Date: December 2014
ISBN: 9781634130943
Genre: SciFi
Rating: DNF
Publisher Description: Secrets, it seemed, abounded in the family. Eventually, Abbey would learn that her family history included a link to an ancient prophecy and a mystical tribe of people with telepathic power—a power so strong that people she’d never met would be willing to kill to control it.
Review: The writing style just wasn’t my cup o’joe. Needed a good editor as well as beta readers to thresh out some fall downs in the story-line. Characters were a little flat as well.
Publisher: Two harbors Press
Publishing Date: December 2014
ISBN: 9781634130943
Genre: SciFi
Rating: DNF
Publisher Description: Secrets, it seemed, abounded in the family. Eventually, Abbey would learn that her family history included a link to an ancient prophecy and a mystical tribe of people with telepathic power—a power so strong that people she’d never met would be willing to kill to control it.
Review: The writing style just wasn’t my cup o’joe. Needed a good editor as well as beta readers to thresh out some fall downs in the story-line. Characters were a little flat as well.
June 15, 2015
This book need re-worked. In Plain Sight has a great plot (I LOVE the premise) but the delivery falls short. The writing needs a good editor to guide this author. One issue is that the dialogue fails to convey life-like conversation. Instead of immersing me in the characters, it takes me out of the story because it's uncomfortable to read.
Another issue is the book feels slow in some areas, and too rushed in others. There is action, but again...I don't feel IN the book, I feel like I am listening to someone tell me about it.
Another issue is the book feels slow in some areas, and too rushed in others. There is action, but again...I don't feel IN the book, I feel like I am listening to someone tell me about it.
January 28, 2015
This book seemed great, the synopsis was very promising and I started reading right away.
Unfortunately it didn't hold up. The writing is rushed and sloppy, it really needed more editing. It got to the point when I couldn't connect with the story or the characters.
Unfortunately it didn't hold up. The writing is rushed and sloppy, it really needed more editing. It got to the point when I couldn't connect with the story or the characters.
January 31, 2015
I'm afraid I only made it through about 20% of this book.The writing style and dialogue weren't engaging enough for me. This story has an intriguing premise but it needs MAJOR editing.
February 14, 2015
**I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review**
Dr. Harold Bradley was a renown archeologist from Cambridge. He spent his career tracking down pieces of oral prophecy foretold thousands of years ago. He, along with another colleague had discovered a stone spear. They were at a dig that was twelve thousand years old. There was part of a code in the dig. They also found samples of it in China, Peru, Bosnia, Mexico, and Egypt. Michael Bradley was his son and Nova was his wife. They also had a three year old daughter. Michael and Sebastian were in the water on a dive when two speedboats drove up and shot the schooner his father was on. Abby was a nurse who worked in Chicago. She was engaged to David, a neurosurgeon at the hospital, but she broke the engagement.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with all its twists and turns. I'd recommend it to anybody. It's one of those books that anyone can enjoy.
Dr. Harold Bradley was a renown archeologist from Cambridge. He spent his career tracking down pieces of oral prophecy foretold thousands of years ago. He, along with another colleague had discovered a stone spear. They were at a dig that was twelve thousand years old. There was part of a code in the dig. They also found samples of it in China, Peru, Bosnia, Mexico, and Egypt. Michael Bradley was his son and Nova was his wife. They also had a three year old daughter. Michael and Sebastian were in the water on a dive when two speedboats drove up and shot the schooner his father was on. Abby was a nurse who worked in Chicago. She was engaged to David, a neurosurgeon at the hospital, but she broke the engagement.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with all its twists and turns. I'd recommend it to anybody. It's one of those books that anyone can enjoy.
December 4, 2014
Could something as simple as a genetic marker explain the myths and tales of ancient heroes? This is a question that Abbey O’Rourke must face as she uncovers the secrets of her family’s lineage and their telepathic abilities in H.L. Stafford’s new book, “In Plain Sight”.
Abbey, a young nurse in Chicago, finds herself at the center of a prophecy thousands of years old when she meets Michael in the middle of a snow storm. The two share a profound connection which sets her on a journey of recognizing her own amazing abilities, the incredible new world they open her up to and the dangers that come along with such power. Action-packed, suspenseful and romantic, “In Plain Sight” is the perfect winter read.
Abbey, a young nurse in Chicago, finds herself at the center of a prophecy thousands of years old when she meets Michael in the middle of a snow storm. The two share a profound connection which sets her on a journey of recognizing her own amazing abilities, the incredible new world they open her up to and the dangers that come along with such power. Action-packed, suspenseful and romantic, “In Plain Sight” is the perfect winter read.
February 4, 2015
I just finished reading this book and was sorry to see it end. It was definitely a page turner for me, as I finished it in two days! I wish the author considers making this a trilogy. The characters, the story, and the concept were so interesting. What a wonderful idea. Truly didn't want this story to end, I hope it doesn't! :)
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