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Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel #1
Living in the Past
The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation. From USA Today bestselling author, W.J. May brings you a spin off from the Chronicles of Kerrigan. This is a stand alone series, or can be read with the Chronicles of Kerrigan series How can you build a future, when a part of you is trapped in the past? Gabriel Alden's problems were supposed to be over. The man who had enslaved him had been destroyed. The girl he was supposed to kill, had become his saving grace. And the people he had been sent to infiltrate, had ended up as family. So why, when everyone else had found their happy-ever-after, was Gabriel still out in the cold? Dark memories, hidden shadows, and secrets too terrible to imagine haunt his every breath-chasing after him as he races around the globe, searching for the truth. Can he ever truly escape his past? Will he ever have a shot at a future? How far can you run before your ghosts finally catch up with you? One thing is certain, Gabriel's problems are just getting started... The Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the Future READ THE WHOLE SERIES: Prequel Series: Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in Darkness The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series Rae of Hope Dark Nebula House of Cards Royal Tea Under Fire End in Sight Hidden Darkness Twisted Together Mark of Fate Strength & Power Last One Standing Rae of Light The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel A Matter of Time Time Piece Second Chance Glitch in Time Our Time Precious Time
186 pages, Paperback
Published July 8, 2017
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About the author
W.J. May
237 books1,189 followers Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
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October 13, 2017
I've always been a HUGE fan of Gabriel, almost to the point that I would have rather seen him with Rae than Devon. Those who've read the ENTIRE series from start to finish will know what I mean. There's just something about Gabriel. He's cocky but vulnerable, reckless but protective, damaged but not broken, loyal but hesitant. And what a sense of humor. All of these qualities (plus the fact that he's HOT) make him an endearing and interesting character.
So....he finally got his own book! Yessssss. I was hoping after Precious Time that's where the stories were headed and I was right. This book had a lot to live up to for me and I have to say I LOVED it. Finally getting into his head and reading more about his past really filled in the missing gaps. I won't give anything away for spoilers but if you like Gabriel YOU WILL LOVE this book.
I'm actually super happy because now I have the sequel so I can go read it too. Gotta love W.J. May. Great author with novels that grab your attention and don't let go. She creates memorable characters that feel like old friends. Glad I found her books a few years back. Been a loyal fan ever since. CHECK THIS BOOK out. Read it. It's excellent!
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Word Building: 5/5
Story Flow: 5/5
Picky Bitches OVERALL SCORE: 5/5
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Blurb
The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation.
From USA Today bestselling author, W.J. May brings you a spin off from the Chronicles of Kerrigan. This is a stand alone series, or can be read with the Chronicles of Kerrigan series
How can you build a future, when a part of you is trapped in the past?
Gabriel Alden’s problems were supposed to be over. The man who had enslaved him had been destroyed. The girl he was supposed to kill, had become his saving grace. And the people he had been sent to infiltrate, had ended up as family. So why,
when everyone else had found their happy-ever-after, was Gabriel still out in the cold?
Dark memories, hidden shadows, and secrets too terrible to imagine haunt his every breath—chasing after him as he races around the globe, searching for the truth.
Can he ever truly escape his past? Will he ever have a shot at a future? How far can you run before your ghosts finally catch up with you?
One thing is certain, Gabriel’s problems are just getting started…
Blurb
The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation.
From USA Today bestselling author, W.J. May brings you a spin off from the Chronicles of Kerrigan. This is a stand alone series, or can be read with the Chronicles of Kerrigan series
How can you build a future, when a part of you is trapped in the past?
Gabriel Alden’s problems were supposed to be over. The man who had enslaved him had been destroyed. The girl he was supposed to kill, had become his saving grace. And the people he had been sent to infiltrate, had ended up as family. So why,
when everyone else had found their happy-ever-after, was Gabriel still out in the cold?
Dark memories, hidden shadows, and secrets too terrible to imagine haunt his every breath—chasing after him as he races around the globe, searching for the truth.
Can he ever truly escape his past? Will he ever have a shot at a future? How far can you run before your ghosts finally catch up with you?
One thing is certain, Gabriel’s problems are just getting started…
August 21, 2020
Living in the Past Review
All of Rae and her friends are happily living their lives. They have settled down and their families are growing and all are content. Everybody except for Gabriel. How can he find his future if he doesn't know his past. So he begins his quest to find out who he is and why he ended up with Cromfield in the first place.
A well-written and a great start to Gabe's story.
All of Rae and her friends are happily living their lives. They have settled down and their families are growing and all are content. Everybody except for Gabriel. How can he find his future if he doesn't know his past. So he begins his quest to find out who he is and why he ended up with Cromfield in the first place.
A well-written and a great start to Gabe's story.
January 7, 2019
The book itself was good, as was the entire Chronicles of Kerrigan; however, the book cover kind of ruined the character for me. Petty, I know, but every reference to Gabriel's hair speaks to it being blond. The cover of all 3 books in the series show him with dark hair. Like I said, petty, but glaring oversight.
February 5, 2019
Cliffhanget
I despise cliffhangers and will not buy the rest on principle alone. I would have given it one star but the story was rather interesting.
I despise cliffhangers and will not buy the rest on principle alone. I would have given it one star but the story was rather interesting.
July 4, 2019
3.5 not my typical read. Definitely not what I was wanting or expecting, but it wasn’t horrible.
April 22, 2020
Loved it
I love reading any by W.J May all the books are so good I can never get enough of them
I love reading any by W.J May all the books are so good I can never get enough of them
June 1, 2021
Wow
Enjoyed this short story. Gabriel's learning info and what the heck on the ending. Cliff hanger alert majorly. Going to get nect book
Enjoyed this short story. Gabriel's learning info and what the heck on the ending. Cliff hanger alert majorly. Going to get nect book
July 4, 2021
Brilliant
Another brilliant book gripped from the start I couldn't put it down well written and a great story line hooked
Another brilliant book gripped from the start I couldn't put it down well written and a great story line hooked
June 16, 2023
Need to have read previous series it came from.
December 31, 2023
This is my least favorite out of the Kerrigan books I've read so far. Gabriel is an unlikable character. I would classify this as an adult book not a young adult book.
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