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“All I want is a life. …My own life.” - Host
“Not so fast! We’ve got a life too.” - Clare, the loudest alter
Two arms, two legs, ten fingers, ten toes. One brain, seven alter egos and one host. Sometimes, the numbers just don’t add up. After more than thirty years in a mental hospital, dissociative identity disorder patient Lola Murray thought she’d finally silenced the voices. But it doesn’t take long for Lola to realize her alters are back. This time, they refuse to be silenced. After months of lying dormant, Lola’s seven alters are determined to be heard by the world. Will Lola be strong enough to reclaim her life? Or, will she once again allow her alters to take charge?
“Not so fast! We’ve got a life too.” - Clare, the loudest alter
Two arms, two legs, ten fingers, ten toes. One brain, seven alter egos and one host. Sometimes, the numbers just don’t add up. After more than thirty years in a mental hospital, dissociative identity disorder patient Lola Murray thought she’d finally silenced the voices. But it doesn’t take long for Lola to realize her alters are back. This time, they refuse to be silenced. After months of lying dormant, Lola’s seven alters are determined to be heard by the world. Will Lola be strong enough to reclaim her life? Or, will she once again allow her alters to take charge?
226 pages, Unknown Binding
Published July 4, 2016
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About the author
Erin Lee
284 books498 followersErin Lee is a USA TODAY bestselling multi genre author and therapist chasing a crazy dream one crazy story at a time. She also writes under the name EL George.
She is the author of Crazy Like Me, a novel published in 2015 by Savant Books and Publications, LLC,, Wave to Papa, 2015, by Limitless Publishing, LLC and Nine Lives (2016). She’s also author of Alters, Host, and Merge of the “Lola, Party of Eight Series,” When I’m Dead, 99 Bottles and too many other titles to count.
She penned the award-winning Freak, an LGBTQ awareness novella and Losing Faith, a novella with Black Rose Writing.
Lee has published numerous magazine articles, particularly on the topic of mental illness and works tirelessly to help end stigma around psychological conditions. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and works with at-risk families and as a court appointed special advocate. She often writes about real life people and situations she encounters in this work; which can be more horrific than any horror movie or documentary.
Lee is most well known as author of the DIARY OF A SERIAL KILLER SERIES with Zombie Cupcake Press and From Russia, With Love with Bella Tulip Publishing and many more.
She believes in supporting other authors and experimenting with new genres. Her passion is reaching people through their stories.
She is the author of Crazy Like Me, a novel published in 2015 by Savant Books and Publications, LLC,, Wave to Papa, 2015, by Limitless Publishing, LLC and Nine Lives (2016). She’s also author of Alters, Host, and Merge of the “Lola, Party of Eight Series,” When I’m Dead, 99 Bottles and too many other titles to count.
She penned the award-winning Freak, an LGBTQ awareness novella and Losing Faith, a novella with Black Rose Writing.
Lee has published numerous magazine articles, particularly on the topic of mental illness and works tirelessly to help end stigma around psychological conditions. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and works with at-risk families and as a court appointed special advocate. She often writes about real life people and situations she encounters in this work; which can be more horrific than any horror movie or documentary.
Lee is most well known as author of the DIARY OF A SERIAL KILLER SERIES with Zombie Cupcake Press and From Russia, With Love with Bella Tulip Publishing and many more.
She believes in supporting other authors and experimenting with new genres. Her passion is reaching people through their stories.
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August 26, 2017
Make sure you read book one Alters before you read this as book one ends in an ending where you will wanna jump into this book straight away.
I couldn't wait for this story and the author didn't disappoint me. I ended up reading this in one sitting as I didn't wanna put it down. I really enjoyed this story. Along with being a heartfelt story there were some great laugh out loud moments.
I'm looking forward to reading book three.
I couldn't wait for this story and the author didn't disappoint me. I ended up reading this in one sitting as I didn't wanna put it down. I really enjoyed this story. Along with being a heartfelt story there were some great laugh out loud moments.
I'm looking forward to reading book three.
September 17, 2017
The more I get to know Lola the more I want to protect her. I am also enjoying getting to know the Alters on a more personal level. You get a better sense of their individual personalities even though they make up a whole( if that makes any sense). Host picks right back up whre we left Lola in Alters. However, this time around it's easier to follow what's going on and with whom because you've had time to spend with each character throughout Lola's life experience. In this book Lola is out of the hospital and the Alters are allowed some freedom, so to speak, to be themselves. Then BAM! There's a tragedy and Lola is left reverting back inside herself. I can't help but pray she will survive this. I have great faith in her though. I laughed, I cried and I even got angry from time to time. This is not a book you can easily put down. I look forward to reading Merge book 3 next. Job very well done Erin!
January 28, 2018
This is a continuation of Alters and I feel this series really needs to be read in order for it all to make sense.
Lola thought all her alters had merged. She was finally out of Rosewood, got her licence and was signing up for classes.
This book Lola struggles with how or if she should live with her Alters. It Definalty opens your eyes to someone that has to live with this condition and the people that love them. Lee did a WONDERFUL job with this book!
Lola thought all her alters had merged. She was finally out of Rosewood, got her licence and was signing up for classes.
This book Lola struggles with how or if she should live with her Alters. It Definalty opens your eyes to someone that has to live with this condition and the people that love them. Lee did a WONDERFUL job with this book!
August 1, 2017
At the end of Alters, Lola is out of Rosewood, thinking that her alters have merged into one personality. She misses them, but she is in the process of trying to move on with her life outside of the mental institution. In Host, she wakes up one day with foggy memories of one of her alters (Clare) having resurfaced. They only tricked her into believing that they merged. They now want to experience life outside Rosewood to the fullest...
In this installment, Lola and her alters have a larger variety of experiences. She gets reacquainted with her family, and she learns about the Internet and all it has to offer. Her experience is so disjointed because all of the alters are eager to get their turn in the real world. Lola is more confident, but she is also confused and fearful that her family and her doctors will discover that her alters did not merge and send her back to Rosewood.
The experiences of the alters when they take turns controlling Lola's body are quite heartbreaking. Since two of the alters are male, this causes some nasty name-calling and even some physical abuse at one point. Other people whom she or the alters confide in treat her like a "freak" in some instances. She does have several people who are truly kind and supportive, which is really wonderful. There are some revelations about her family in this book that put things in an entirely different perspective as well.
In this book, where Lola is "free" for the first time in 30 years, we see more how people with mental illnesses are received, and it is truly heartbreaking. This is a wonderful series, and I look forward to the next installment!
In this installment, Lola and her alters have a larger variety of experiences. She gets reacquainted with her family, and she learns about the Internet and all it has to offer. Her experience is so disjointed because all of the alters are eager to get their turn in the real world. Lola is more confident, but she is also confused and fearful that her family and her doctors will discover that her alters did not merge and send her back to Rosewood.
The experiences of the alters when they take turns controlling Lola's body are quite heartbreaking. Since two of the alters are male, this causes some nasty name-calling and even some physical abuse at one point. Other people whom she or the alters confide in treat her like a "freak" in some instances. She does have several people who are truly kind and supportive, which is really wonderful. There are some revelations about her family in this book that put things in an entirely different perspective as well.
In this book, where Lola is "free" for the first time in 30 years, we see more how people with mental illnesses are received, and it is truly heartbreaking. This is a wonderful series, and I look forward to the next installment!
August 26, 2017
Wow, I so loved Alters and I didn't know if Host book 2 in the series would be as good as Alters was, and to tell you the truth it was so much more than I ever thought it was going to be. Mrs. Lee had me hooked with the first book Alters and has kept me wanting to know what will happen to Lola, and the Atlers because they are as real to me as if they were seperate people not alter egos of Lola. Will they get to live their own life or will they be erased when they merge. Truly cannot wait to keep reading this great series to find out what will happen to Lola and with everything that has happened to her. Will she be able to live her own life! I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 4, 2017
As a continuation of Alters, this book was interesting and funny and sad and even frustrating at times. I feel for Lola and everything she has had to go through because of her illness. I've learned so much about multiple personalities and how real the alters are. The dilemmas that Lola goes through are heart breaking, but when all of the alters take their turn in the limelight it is cute, funny and sometimes tragic. Because my daughter got her Masters Degree in this field I am even more fascinated in the dynamics of what is happening inside Lola's mind, and I REALLY hope she will read this series and like them as much as I do!!! So I definitely recommend this book, and I'm now off to read book 3 Merge. I can't wait to see what happens with everyone!!! Enjoy!!
February 24, 2018
I was eager to see what would happen with Lola and all of her alters in this next installment of the series. The direction of this book did not disappoint as it jumped right back into the identity struggle of host versus alters. I could feel Lola's frustration and all that was going on within her head. When the deal was decided upon, I was very curious to see how each alter would spend their time of being in charge. Things were certainly a whirlwind as host was pulled to and fro by the seven different personalities within her. Add to that her external struggles, and this book was nearly impossible to put down. I was on the edge of my seat as the alters battled amongst themselves while trying to decide what was best for Lola. The end of this book had me instantly grabbing for the next.
August 6, 2017
Another awesome book! After reading Alters, I waited with baited breath for Host. I couldn't wait to see if the alters were actually back, or not. There was more humor in this one because the alters each got a chance to be in charge for a week. Some of the situations they got themselves into were hilarious, like Frog in the bar, or Tim during his turn. Lola even meets a doctor that really seems to listen and understand her. Then tragedy strikes and Lola shuts down. Can she survive this? We will find out in book 3 when it comes out.
August 26, 2017
I really couldn't wait for this title. Book one was brilliant and ended on a cliffhanger which nearly killed me. Host really doesn't disappoint. Lola is a real character and her Alters are so well designed that at times I forget that are not physical people. This book has me laughing at times. The turn of phase used at points is brilliant and the story moves seamlessly from book one into book two. Can't wait for book three I need to know how this ends!
August 10, 2017
this was another amazing book you wrote! its the continuing story of lola and her different personalities. only this time they each want a turn at living life outside of the hospital. how much trouble can each of these get into? read to find out what happens. thanks for giving me a chance to read this book!
August 27, 2017
Erin Lee has once again managed to write a series that has me glued to the story from begining to end. Book 2 continued right where one left off. This book had more humor and we got to learn more about Lola and her Alters. I can't wait for book 3 but at the same time I do not want this series to end. Erin Lee continues to be a one-click Author for me
December 13, 2017
This book picked up right where book 1 ended, with Lola out in her life... Erin has done an amazing job with this series, letting us see the real affects of someone with DID. I could not imagine living in Lola's world... can't wait for book 3!!
August 29, 2017
After finishing the first book I could not wait to read this one! It gives everyone an amazing look into someone with a mental disease. This was a great read, it definitely kept you interested.
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