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Consequences: A Novel
Getting in was easy. Getting out was impossible.
Prime Minister-Elect David Maharaj is on the run. Desperate to be free of the Fraternity of the Consecrated that has made him the most powerful man in the land, he abandons the life that they created for him.
The ancient cult isn’t taking David’s betrayal lightly. As he bolts from one country to another, the powers that seek him begin to systematically target the loved ones he left behind in order to flush him out.
Now David must decide. Should he keep running until they inevitably catch up with him? Or return and deliver himself into the hands of this demonic order?
Prime Minister-Elect David Maharaj is on the run. Desperate to be free of the Fraternity of the Consecrated that has made him the most powerful man in the land, he abandons the life that they created for him.
The ancient cult isn’t taking David’s betrayal lightly. As he bolts from one country to another, the powers that seek him begin to systematically target the loved ones he left behind in order to flush him out.
Now David must decide. Should he keep running until they inevitably catch up with him? Or return and deliver himself into the hands of this demonic order?
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2017
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February 11, 2019
Consequences is a supernatural thriller set on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. I was intrigued to read a novel by an author from a part of the world I knew little about, and do feel I’ve learned a bit about the island and its culture, but I’m somewhat ambivalent about the story itself.
Jade, Opal and Krystal are 27 year old triplets, successful in their chosen careers but estranged from their mother, Carla, a respected magistrate, and from each other. When they all suddenly experience a traumatic event, they have no idea that this is the revenge of a shadowy secret society with occult powers, that has been grooming their father, David, to be their messiah since childhood: having been elected Prime Minister, he has had a crisis of faith and gone on the run, so the girls must each lose the thing most dear to them.
This had an unusual plot construction - multiple characters are introduced one at a time, with most of the narrative in third person, but a few random characters telling their own stories (only the Afro-Caribbean men, I noticed). Considering the book purports to be about David, it is quite a while before he is introduced. The second part tells his backstory and makes it clear he’s no hero, then in the final part he does attempt to redeem himself.
The writing was good but I didn’t like any of the characters and found the random info-drops about the cult’s history, the country’s politics etc detracted from any emotional involvement in the story. The ending is abrupt and left many threads hanging, with no indication that there is to be a sequel. There was a bit too much going on, and I’m not a fan of cliffhanger endings, so would’ve preferred for most of them to be resolved.
I received a copy of this supernatural thriller from Hidden Gems, in exchange for an honest review. Consequences is available now.
Jade, Opal and Krystal are 27 year old triplets, successful in their chosen careers but estranged from their mother, Carla, a respected magistrate, and from each other. When they all suddenly experience a traumatic event, they have no idea that this is the revenge of a shadowy secret society with occult powers, that has been grooming their father, David, to be their messiah since childhood: having been elected Prime Minister, he has had a crisis of faith and gone on the run, so the girls must each lose the thing most dear to them.
This had an unusual plot construction - multiple characters are introduced one at a time, with most of the narrative in third person, but a few random characters telling their own stories (only the Afro-Caribbean men, I noticed). Considering the book purports to be about David, it is quite a while before he is introduced. The second part tells his backstory and makes it clear he’s no hero, then in the final part he does attempt to redeem himself.
The writing was good but I didn’t like any of the characters and found the random info-drops about the cult’s history, the country’s politics etc detracted from any emotional involvement in the story. The ending is abrupt and left many threads hanging, with no indication that there is to be a sequel. There was a bit too much going on, and I’m not a fan of cliffhanger endings, so would’ve preferred for most of them to be resolved.
I received a copy of this supernatural thriller from Hidden Gems, in exchange for an honest review. Consequences is available now.
February 8, 2019
I’m afraid that I found this book very hard to get through, especially for the first half. It did improve in the second half, but left you expecting another book to be following to continue the rest of the story. The book follows part of the life of a Prime Minister Elect, David, who has been primed from an early age to be the looked for Messiah, of the Fraternity of the Consecrated. An ancient cult who believe in a different religion and want to take over the world. They have shown him what they can do and he has started questioning, in his mind only (as anything else would be suicide), and has decided to leave.
It also follows Carla and her triplet daughters, into adulthood. Somehow all these people are connected and consequences follow David’s actions. He will have to decide whether he will deliver himself back to the cult and face certain death, or try to keep running when they are clearly following him and proven they will take action against any friends or family he has.
The start of the book jumps from character to character, with each new chapter. So, just as you are beginning to figure out who someone is, you have someone else to read about. This left me still wondering who was who, even as I reached the end of the book. It doesn’t help that several generations of relations are being described as the story goes on.
There isn’t enough background on the locations and people in the story, to help you really grow any affinity to them. It was ok in the second half, as the action and events started to ramp up a bit – as a result of the consequences to David’s action of the start of the book. The ending just leaves you unsatisfied. Is there to be a second book or is that it?
Luckily, I received an ARC copy of this book from Hidden Gems and I have freely given my own opinion of the story above. I probably won’t try another book by this author if it is written in the same manner. It was just too much. Three stars is being generous, due mainly to the second half.
It also follows Carla and her triplet daughters, into adulthood. Somehow all these people are connected and consequences follow David’s actions. He will have to decide whether he will deliver himself back to the cult and face certain death, or try to keep running when they are clearly following him and proven they will take action against any friends or family he has.
The start of the book jumps from character to character, with each new chapter. So, just as you are beginning to figure out who someone is, you have someone else to read about. This left me still wondering who was who, even as I reached the end of the book. It doesn’t help that several generations of relations are being described as the story goes on.
There isn’t enough background on the locations and people in the story, to help you really grow any affinity to them. It was ok in the second half, as the action and events started to ramp up a bit – as a result of the consequences to David’s action of the start of the book. The ending just leaves you unsatisfied. Is there to be a second book or is that it?
Luckily, I received an ARC copy of this book from Hidden Gems and I have freely given my own opinion of the story above. I probably won’t try another book by this author if it is written in the same manner. It was just too much. Three stars is being generous, due mainly to the second half.
August 25, 2026
This book was my Book Club August pick by Trinidadian author Vaughn T. Stanford and my third book I have read from him. We were fortunate to have the author answer all our questions and receive our feedback. I immensely enjoyed Stanford’s books thus far and this book is no exception.
We are introduced to various characters in the beginning of the book so we have some understanding of each character as they interconnect as the plot unfolds. The reader may feel slightly overwhelmed by the number of characters but will know how all the characters interrelate.
We meet Prime Minister elect David Maharaj fleeing the country to escape an ominous secret society he is part of. We also meet triplets Opal, Jade and Krystal who each are going through their trials and tribulations. They have not spoken to their mother or each other in years. Soon various events, choices and decisions leads to consequences that will have them all connecting.
This book has supernatural elements mixed in with secrets, scandals and betrayal that had me turning the pages faster than I can read, the overall salaciousness and bacchanal will keep you hooked. As always in life every decision or course of action pursued will always lead to consequences that may be good or bad , positive or negative but in one way or the other affects your destiny.
A little birdie told me the author is almost finished with his third book from his Men Unleashed series waiting with bated breath for this hot number to drop 🤗
We are introduced to various characters in the beginning of the book so we have some understanding of each character as they interconnect as the plot unfolds. The reader may feel slightly overwhelmed by the number of characters but will know how all the characters interrelate.
We meet Prime Minister elect David Maharaj fleeing the country to escape an ominous secret society he is part of. We also meet triplets Opal, Jade and Krystal who each are going through their trials and tribulations. They have not spoken to their mother or each other in years. Soon various events, choices and decisions leads to consequences that will have them all connecting.
This book has supernatural elements mixed in with secrets, scandals and betrayal that had me turning the pages faster than I can read, the overall salaciousness and bacchanal will keep you hooked. As always in life every decision or course of action pursued will always lead to consequences that may be good or bad , positive or negative but in one way or the other affects your destiny.
A little birdie told me the author is almost finished with his third book from his Men Unleashed series waiting with bated breath for this hot number to drop 🤗
August 20, 2026
👀 With a title like Consequences, I was immediately drawn in. What are the consequences? What were the actions that led to those consequences? What is the ultimate price to be paid??
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The supernatural elements made it a little bit different from the other Vaughn T Stanfords that I’ve read, but a great read nonetheless.
The short chapters were addictive, each one either left me with a cliffhanger or made me gasp.
The characters were well developed and I found myself becoming increasingly curious about them, their motivations, and the way they think. I also loved how the story made me wonder about Trinidad’s secret societies and the things that could be happening right under our noses, completely unbeknownst to the average citizen. 🤔💭
A great, engaging read from start to finish. 5 stars! Would definitely recommend 💯
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The supernatural elements made it a little bit different from the other Vaughn T Stanfords that I’ve read, but a great read nonetheless.
The short chapters were addictive, each one either left me with a cliffhanger or made me gasp.
The characters were well developed and I found myself becoming increasingly curious about them, their motivations, and the way they think. I also loved how the story made me wonder about Trinidad’s secret societies and the things that could be happening right under our noses, completely unbeknownst to the average citizen. 🤔💭
A great, engaging read from start to finish. 5 stars! Would definitely recommend 💯
August 24, 2026
Wow!.Vaughn Stanford's book has me thinking . Still processing parts of this story. So all 3 of my favorite people have died. Carla, Mark and David! Poor Nalini!. All connected. It took time for me to realize. For me the book started out slow but then once it got going a few chapters in. I was invested. This family all are victims of this cult which creep me out so much!. The politics connected to it. Mark didn't tell Carla about his vasectomy!. Vaughn Stanford you have impressed me. Book 2. How will this cult be dealt with?!
February 12, 2019
I received a free copy of this book to review. At first I was a bit confused, but once I understood WOW!!! This book grabbed me and hung on until the last word. I am hoping for a book two!!! Highly recommend this book!!!
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