Wayward Souls

Beckoning Souls #2

by J.R. Tate

Nathan Gallagher thought the ghosts were gone. He did everything they demanded, aiding in their souls passing on to the other side. But it’s not over for him – new visions appear and they’re not leaving until he helps them. Ignoring them only makes them more hostile, pushing Nathan and his son Rusty into a supernatural world of violence and uncertainty that edges them to the breaking point.

Realizing the ghosts won’t go away, Nathan begins to listen to what they need. It requires Dr. Clint - his missing in action therapist from before, and a self-admission to Sunset Canyon - the mental hospital that Nathan fears and swore he’d never return to.

Sacrificing everything, Nathan hopes to reveal corruption that stems as far back as the 1800’s. He’s labeled a high-risk patient and thrown into a wing of the hospital where the most brutal patients are locked up, away from society - only to be forgotten and beaten.

With time running out, he and Dr. Clint must come up with a plan to gather indisputable evidence that will vindicate the souls who sought his help. Without it, he’ll be stuck in the mental hospital forever, becoming a wayward soul himself.

206 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 22, 2015

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Reviews

[mrs.s.t.ambrose · Rating 5 out of 5]

FABULOUS!!

I'm so glad I decided to read both of these books as I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of them...they hooked me in immediately so much I resented having to put them down to do anything else.
As a paranormal fan they were right up my street...I really do hope the talented Mr. Tate pens more within this genre.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as good as the first one

I enjoyed the first one and worried 😟 that the second may not be as good. I was wrong the characters kept the personas from the first book into this one. A good 👍read with turns and twists

[Sherrie Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kept me intertained.

[April Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you read my review of the first book, you'll know that I enjoyed it but felt the ending let it down. If you didn't see my review, you know now. :) I decided to go straight on to the second book, to see if it made sense of the almost forced ending to the last and to a degree, it did. But this time you have the frustration at the start of the book, the "really, you've been through this once, why the hysterics?" And, again the ending seemed a bit forced. Overall, a good read if you don't think about it too much.

[Alan Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading and enjoying the first book I couldn't wait to get into this sequel, and although I enjoyed it, it was a bit like deja vu with Nathan still seeing ghosts and now his late wife is also paying him a visit.
Without giving much away. Nathan has moved to a new home with his son but soon the spirits are visiting him again and he has no choice but to help the ghosts find closure so they can rest in peace.
Although the story is hard to believe, I still enjoyed the read. Although I think the ending seemed a little rushed.

[Carol Bart-Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

I was a bit disappointed after reading the first book. That in this story Nathan was still in denial of what was happening around him. The book had me on the edge of my seat. I was so frustrated with Nathan and spooked. Everything in my peripheral vision had my pulse on overdrive. Great story easy to follow.

[Gary Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Ghost Story

Much like the previous book we find Nathan battling his demons and we go through his trials and tribulations that it entails. His son, Rusty, discovers he has the ability to see things "normal" people don't see so he has compassion for what his father is going through.

[anne watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

A very well written book which I found very difficult to put down. I will be on the lookout for more books by this author.