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Beyond Impact
Will family secrets unravel everything?
After a deadly collision, two strangers connect in a way neither of them could have imagined. Willow Danes wakes to find herself the captive of a violent intruder, while Campbell Bailey’s spirit hovers above the wreckage, watching her own body being lifted away.
Bound by tragedy, Willow and Campbell discover a connection that transcends life and death. As Willow fights to escape her captors and Campbell returns with psychic abilities that defy explanation, their intertwined fates reveal a hidden family secret that could destroy—or redeem—them both.
Across continents, a seven-day race against time will determine their future. But will they find redemption, or will the truth shatter everything they know?
The first book in June V. Bourgo's Salish Sea Mysteries, BEYOND IMPACT is an emotionally powerful story of survival and sisterhood.
After a deadly collision, two strangers connect in a way neither of them could have imagined. Willow Danes wakes to find herself the captive of a violent intruder, while Campbell Bailey’s spirit hovers above the wreckage, watching her own body being lifted away.
Bound by tragedy, Willow and Campbell discover a connection that transcends life and death. As Willow fights to escape her captors and Campbell returns with psychic abilities that defy explanation, their intertwined fates reveal a hidden family secret that could destroy—or redeem—them both.
Across continents, a seven-day race against time will determine their future. But will they find redemption, or will the truth shatter everything they know?
The first book in June V. Bourgo's Salish Sea Mysteries, BEYOND IMPACT is an emotionally powerful story of survival and sisterhood.
386 pages, Paperback
Published November 10, 2025
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August 7, 2026
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This book has a lot of potential but I felt there were some holes in certain character storylines/development as well as the overall storyline.
I found it hard to relate to the MFC Willow’s attitude outside of her desire to escape. She seemed petty and extremely immature, which I understand could’ve been part of the plot. However, I found it diminished the part of her personality regarding her strength and resilience, and how educated she clearly was. That and her obvious upbringing in a sophisticated household (albeit with a barely-there guardian), just didn’t flow for me with her immature thought process and reactions.
There were snippets where the grandfather was brought up, but I felt they were extremely random and didn’t flow with the storyline much at all. I feel perhaps his character could’ve warranted more of a background or involvement than mere mentions. The author was hypocritical in that, given the emphasis sometimes put on his character when the uncle or granddaughter spoke of him.
I also felt the storyline of the uncle was a bit random. I can see how the author was trying to tie in the hidden backstory of the parents but the timing was just so far fetched in my opinion that it confused me more than anything.
Add in the paranormal/supernatural aspect and you’ve got quite a roundabout story.
There were just a lot of elements and plot points, that I felt took away from each other at times and/or contradicted each other. I found it hard to finish the book towards the end.
There were also some grammatical, punctuation and name errors. I do think it needs some tightening of the storyline and cleanup revisions. But overall, it was a decent, interesting read and I enjoyed enough to finish it.
This book has a lot of potential but I felt there were some holes in certain character storylines/development as well as the overall storyline.
I found it hard to relate to the MFC Willow’s attitude outside of her desire to escape. She seemed petty and extremely immature, which I understand could’ve been part of the plot. However, I found it diminished the part of her personality regarding her strength and resilience, and how educated she clearly was. That and her obvious upbringing in a sophisticated household (albeit with a barely-there guardian), just didn’t flow for me with her immature thought process and reactions.
There were snippets where the grandfather was brought up, but I felt they were extremely random and didn’t flow with the storyline much at all. I feel perhaps his character could’ve warranted more of a background or involvement than mere mentions. The author was hypocritical in that, given the emphasis sometimes put on his character when the uncle or granddaughter spoke of him.
I also felt the storyline of the uncle was a bit random. I can see how the author was trying to tie in the hidden backstory of the parents but the timing was just so far fetched in my opinion that it confused me more than anything.
Add in the paranormal/supernatural aspect and you’ve got quite a roundabout story.
There were just a lot of elements and plot points, that I felt took away from each other at times and/or contradicted each other. I found it hard to finish the book towards the end.
There were also some grammatical, punctuation and name errors. I do think it needs some tightening of the storyline and cleanup revisions. But overall, it was a decent, interesting read and I enjoyed enough to finish it.
November 25, 2025
Jane Bourgo has penned a clever and compelling novel in Beyond Impact. At its centre is Willow, a newly graduated young orphan whose kidnapping sets off a chain of unexpected events. Her captors, however, have no idea just how resourceful and spirited she is. Willow manages to escape not once but twice—though not without enduring real hardship.
The plot deepens when her guardian, her uncle, is also abducted. Meanwhile, at the time of Willow’s first kidnapping, another young woman—Campbell—happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. A head-on collision with the kidnappers’ vehicle leaves her clinically dead three times, only to be revived or “sent back” to fulfil a destiny she doesn’t yet understand.
Without giving away spoilers, the Canadian police soon begin to suspect that these two seemingly separate cases must in fact be connected. How and why, however, remain maddeningly unclear.
What Bourgo crafts brilliantly is a dual narrative: one thread a gripping thriller involving international cybercrime, the other a more spiritual, metaphysical journey. Subtle, well-timed twists draw both narrative strands together, leading to a satisfying and well-earned conclusion for all involved—police and protagonists alike.
A highly enjoyable read, and I have no hesitation in giving it five stars.
August 11, 2026
A Smart, Steady Mystery with Strong Sense of Place
Beyond Impact is a thoughtful, well‑paced mystery that blends small‑community tension with the quiet power of the Pacific Northwest. The author builds the story with care—layered clues, grounded characters, and a setting that feels both beautiful and isolating as the investigation deepens. The stakes rise naturally, the twists land cleanly, and the emotional undercurrents give the mystery extra weight. A compelling, atmospheric series opener for readers who enjoy character‑driven investigations set against rugged coastal landscapes.
Beyond Impact is a thoughtful, well‑paced mystery that blends small‑community tension with the quiet power of the Pacific Northwest. The author builds the story with care—layered clues, grounded characters, and a setting that feels both beautiful and isolating as the investigation deepens. The stakes rise naturally, the twists land cleanly, and the emotional undercurrents give the mystery extra weight. A compelling, atmospheric series opener for readers who enjoy character‑driven investigations set against rugged coastal landscapes.
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