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In the Shadows of Fate
When a young woman sets herself on a journey to discover a past she's never known, she finds herself facing a destiny that touches the threshold of Heaven, Hell, and all that lies in between.
Miranda Stratton is a fiercely independent college student plagued by the sudden recurrence of a nightmare that haunted her childhood nights, returning more intense than ever before. As her studies begin to suffer, Miranda makes the difficult decision to take time off from school and return to her home in the small northern Michigan town of Native Springs. The day after she arrives at her family's new house, a package is delivered addressed to Miranda with no return address. Miranda's plans to get her life back on track again are turned upside down when the contents of the package set her on a journey into the depths of a past she's never known, taking her from the rugged and remote wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the urban landscapes of the cities of southern Michigan. Coming into possession of an ancient document revealing a very different take on the so-called Adversary of God, Miranda is pursued by the mysterious and violent Mr. Cain and Mr. Skye. With almost no one she can trust except Jake, her high school ex-boyfriend with whom she shares a complicated relationship, and Lydia, her best friend and roommate, Miranda finds herself on the verge of discovering the dark truth about the nightmare that has followed her throughout her entire life - and a startling personal revelation that will forever change her destiny.
Miranda Stratton is a fiercely independent college student plagued by the sudden recurrence of a nightmare that haunted her childhood nights, returning more intense than ever before. As her studies begin to suffer, Miranda makes the difficult decision to take time off from school and return to her home in the small northern Michigan town of Native Springs. The day after she arrives at her family's new house, a package is delivered addressed to Miranda with no return address. Miranda's plans to get her life back on track again are turned upside down when the contents of the package set her on a journey into the depths of a past she's never known, taking her from the rugged and remote wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the urban landscapes of the cities of southern Michigan. Coming into possession of an ancient document revealing a very different take on the so-called Adversary of God, Miranda is pursued by the mysterious and violent Mr. Cain and Mr. Skye. With almost no one she can trust except Jake, her high school ex-boyfriend with whom she shares a complicated relationship, and Lydia, her best friend and roommate, Miranda finds herself on the verge of discovering the dark truth about the nightmare that has followed her throughout her entire life - and a startling personal revelation that will forever change her destiny.
439 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2016
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November 12, 2021
I read it because a portion is set in my hometown and I know the two tracks the author is talking about. I was absolutely tickled to read about the car chase there.
The writing style is still a bit choppy. But the action was compelling enough to smooth it out.
Felt like- Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones
Action with a religious mythology overlay.
Best feature- the right balance of information and held back. I wasn't swamped with details of mythology or begging for crumbs to piece together a mystery.
The writing style is still a bit choppy. But the action was compelling enough to smooth it out.
Felt like- Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones
Action with a religious mythology overlay.
Best feature- the right balance of information and held back. I wasn't swamped with details of mythology or begging for crumbs to piece together a mystery.
August 4, 2016
Compelling and intriguing story.
I really enjoyed the story, Miranda draws you in. There is this mystery and suspense that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. The local history is scatter throughout, giving just enough background to visually surround the story with a feel of reality with it still being a work of fiction. The struggles of good verses evil are evident. The choices Miranda has to face are realistic and powerful struggles that many in our world today have to face within their own soul. The organized religion that many push aside is evident today. This book is deep, well written well edited and a pleasure to read. If you want to be drawn into Miranda world and get a taste of here struggles, you will it here.
I really enjoyed the story, Miranda draws you in. There is this mystery and suspense that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. The local history is scatter throughout, giving just enough background to visually surround the story with a feel of reality with it still being a work of fiction. The struggles of good verses evil are evident. The choices Miranda has to face are realistic and powerful struggles that many in our world today have to face within their own soul. The organized religion that many push aside is evident today. This book is deep, well written well edited and a pleasure to read. If you want to be drawn into Miranda world and get a taste of here struggles, you will it here.
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