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The Awakening Series Complete Supernatural Thriller Box Set: The Awakening, The Unbelievers, The Conflagration, The Illumination
An inexplicable pregnancy...Tara folded and unfolded the pink referral slip. Her fingers made sweat marks on the paper. “I can't be pregnant. I haven't had sex.”This heart-pounding supernatural thriller series tells the story of one young woman who finds her life at risk over a phenomenon she cannot understand.Tara is at a loss. She recently learned she is pregnant, despite never having had sex. Her fiancé breaks up with her, convinced she cheated on him, her plans for medical school are derailed, and even her parents and best friend doubt her story.A powerful cult...Only a stranger, Cyril, claims to believe that Tara is still a virgin. A member of The Brotherhood religious order, Cyril tells her the child is a possible new messiah. But when prenatal tests reveal shocking information, The Brotherhood begins to see Tara as an enemy who must be defeated.A question that could change the world...As the forces aligned against her close in, Tara fights for her life, seeking the answer to one she and her child meant to save the world—or destroy it?This box set includes all four books in the Awakening Awakening (Book 1)The Unbelievers (Book 2)The Conflagration (Book 3)The Illumination (Book 4)Buy the Awakening four-book bundle for your Kindle today.
826 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2017
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About the author
Lisa M. Lilly
42 books154 followersIn addition to the Q.C. Davis Mysteries, a traditional detective series that includes The Worried Man, The Charming Man, The Fractured Man, The Troubled Man, The Hidden Man, and the novella No Good Plays, Lisa M. Lilly also is the author of the four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series.
Like her character Quille C. Davis, Lilly lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Under L.M. Lilly, she is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. She also hosts the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story.
Lilly also writes horror, including When Darkness Falls, a gothic horror novel set in Chicago’s South Loop, and the short-story collection The Tower Formerly Known as Sears and Two Other Tales of Urban Horror, the title story of which was made into the short film Willis Tower. Her stories and poems have appeared in numerous publications.
Her non-fiction books, written as L.M. Lilly, include Super Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting and Writing Your Novel; The One-Year Novelist: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Novel in One Year; and Creating Compelling Characters From the Inside Out.
A resident of Chicago, Lilly is an attorney and a member of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. She joined AAIM after an intoxicated driver caused the deaths of her parents in 2007. Her book of essays, Standing in Traffic, is available on AAIM’s website.
For information on new releases and to get free bonus fiction, including a Q.C. Davis Mystery novella, join her email list at LisaLilly.com/QuilleStories.
Like her character Quille C. Davis, Lilly lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Under L.M. Lilly, she is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. She also hosts the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story.
Lilly also writes horror, including When Darkness Falls, a gothic horror novel set in Chicago’s South Loop, and the short-story collection The Tower Formerly Known as Sears and Two Other Tales of Urban Horror, the title story of which was made into the short film Willis Tower. Her stories and poems have appeared in numerous publications.
Her non-fiction books, written as L.M. Lilly, include Super Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting and Writing Your Novel; The One-Year Novelist: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Novel in One Year; and Creating Compelling Characters From the Inside Out.
A resident of Chicago, Lilly is an attorney and a member of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. She joined AAIM after an intoxicated driver caused the deaths of her parents in 2007. Her book of essays, Standing in Traffic, is available on AAIM’s website.
For information on new releases and to get free bonus fiction, including a Q.C. Davis Mystery novella, join her email list at LisaLilly.com/QuilleStories.
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July 14, 2018
Thought provoking series
This was not a series I would have picked up on my own to be honest, but once I started reading it I was hooked and drawn in. A very well written series that fully captured my attention and kept it until the very end. A very interesting take on the church, religion and God.
This was not a series I would have picked up on my own to be honest, but once I started reading it I was hooked and drawn in. A very well written series that fully captured my attention and kept it until the very end. A very interesting take on the church, religion and God.
December 10, 2021
Wow!
Start to finish great, compelling writing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. It was unexpected. I just searched for something supernatural and popular so I wasn't certain what to expect. I was hooked from the start and read this series in three days and considering I work full-time, that's saying something. The story, despite being a fictional supernatural premise, was authentic enough to have a realistic impact. I couldn't help imagining how people in this age would react to an event of a proclaimed virgin birth, supernatural healing, and a dark force of men trying to influence and create a power base in the light of technology. The story was clever, well thought out and unique. I loved it.
Start to finish great, compelling writing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. It was unexpected. I just searched for something supernatural and popular so I wasn't certain what to expect. I was hooked from the start and read this series in three days and considering I work full-time, that's saying something. The story, despite being a fictional supernatural premise, was authentic enough to have a realistic impact. I couldn't help imagining how people in this age would react to an event of a proclaimed virgin birth, supernatural healing, and a dark force of men trying to influence and create a power base in the light of technology. The story was clever, well thought out and unique. I loved it.
March 6, 2018
I won this book (Kindle) from Goodreads and Amazon for an honest review.
This is not my typical genre, with that said, I did find it to be very entertaining. I would not say to the point that I could not put it down (but then again, my genre is typically horror), but it is still a well-written box set and did give me a lot to think about. The author does build her characters very well. The scenes of the story are well defined and make for a realistic feel. I do recommend these stories the author does a lovely job of spinning this story that is different than you would expect. This is an author to look for in the future.
This is not my typical genre, with that said, I did find it to be very entertaining. I would not say to the point that I could not put it down (but then again, my genre is typically horror), but it is still a well-written box set and did give me a lot to think about. The author does build her characters very well. The scenes of the story are well defined and make for a realistic feel. I do recommend these stories the author does a lovely job of spinning this story that is different than you would expect. This is an author to look for in the future.
July 22, 2020
This series was good, interesting, an easy read and kept me interested enough that I wanted to know how it would all end. I thought it was written well, though the premise was not necessarily unique. It reminded me of a mashup between the Left Behind series and The Da Vinci Code. There are religious overtones, but I wouldn't call it a religious themed book, and the characters question the meaning and significance of the different events that occur in the story. I would say it's more a story about women and their empowerment and taking their place in history and society.
November 18, 2021
Wow what a journey
I started this collection of books, and quite simply couldnt put it down.
I get up for work at 4am......which gave me an hour of reading before leaving for work.
I managed 2 hours every night, before I had to go to bed......couldnt wait to see who was good,bad or just a bit player.
Was well worth the time spent on it although I did get a little lost with the various players.
I started this collection of books, and quite simply couldnt put it down.
I get up for work at 4am......which gave me an hour of reading before leaving for work.
I managed 2 hours every night, before I had to go to bed......couldnt wait to see who was good,bad or just a bit player.
Was well worth the time spent on it although I did get a little lost with the various players.
December 27, 2018
Supernatural sets 1-4
Wow what a read!
There are 4 books in this series and it’s so hard to put down the books to stop reading.
Tats finds herself pregnant and yet she’s still a virgin. These books tell of her travels all over the world to find the answers. She has a lot of trouble along the way but she also meets some great people who are willing to help her.
Wow what a read!
There are 4 books in this series and it’s so hard to put down the books to stop reading.
Tats finds herself pregnant and yet she’s still a virgin. These books tell of her travels all over the world to find the answers. She has a lot of trouble along the way but she also meets some great people who are willing to help her.
August 1, 2019
Hang onto your hate guys!,This is a pressure cooker!
This is one of the best series I've read this year! Lots of twists and turns! Mystery, intrigue, suspense, murder, an awakening and interesting people some to love and some to hate! Get ready to lose a lot of sleep on you his one! I loved it and really loved the ending!
This is one of the best series I've read this year! Lots of twists and turns! Mystery, intrigue, suspense, murder, an awakening and interesting people some to love and some to hate! Get ready to lose a lot of sleep on you his one! I loved it and really loved the ending!
July 14, 2021
Went too far
Well written , never a dull moment, but the author should have finished with the family reunion. Even though this is fiction and all the supernatural aspects are the story. I cannot swallow the ending that the government, courts , church and glass ceiling would change
Well written , never a dull moment, but the author should have finished with the family reunion. Even though this is fiction and all the supernatural aspects are the story. I cannot swallow the ending that the government, courts , church and glass ceiling would change
July 24, 2019
The awakening series
I liked the premise of women and men being more equal - this book was easy to read and flowed well moving from pre pregnancy to toddler and help from both men and women to achieve goals that was long overdue .
I liked the premise of women and men being more equal - this book was easy to read and flowed well moving from pre pregnancy to toddler and help from both men and women to achieve goals that was long overdue .
February 25, 2018
I really enjoyed this series. Not my usual read but the author did a great job keeping me reading to the end. Well researched and worth reading.
May 5, 2019
was ok for me it wasn't a page Turner all of it could have been in one book rather than 4
August 3, 2020
Not my cup of tea. I felt it made a mockery of Christianity.
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April 11, 2021Good story, sometimes a little predictable but a few surprises, didn’t realise there was more than one book when I started, took me a while.
Not my normal genre but a good read.
Not my normal genre but a good read.
April 13, 2021
Fabulous series by an amazing author. So well worth the read!
December 18, 2021
Another DNF
I got about halfway through the second book & am still wondering how this series has "thriller" in the description.
I got about halfway through the second book & am still wondering how this series has "thriller" in the description.
December 31, 2021
Just amazing
I was hooked and could not put the seris down. As good or better than Nora Roberts and I am a huge fan. Can't wait for her next book.
I was hooked and could not put the seris down. As good or better than Nora Roberts and I am a huge fan. Can't wait for her next book.
April 16, 2018
What if a young woman claimed to be pregnant without ever having sex? Would her family believe her? Would she be revered or disgraced? Would she be in danger?
This is the situation facing Tara, our protagonist. On one man seems to believe her and he promised to protect her, but he keeps disappearing until her parents begin to believe she is loosing her mind, and believe institutionalizing her might be the safest thing, Tara runs and searches for answers. Is her child the second coming of Christ? Or is there a more rational explanation?
Follow Tara as she seeks answers to her questions? Beware attackers, bombs, and those who say they believe until you are sure what they believe.
This is the review for the first book, The Awakening. I will edit as I continue reading but if the rest of the books are as good as the first, I will enjoy them completely. If I was not fully a believer that the return of our Savior will not be in the form of a baby, but that of a warrior intent on ending the reign of Satan on Earth, I might wonder about this apocalyptic scenario. But I can still enjoy the story and think!
This is the situation facing Tara, our protagonist. On one man seems to believe her and he promised to protect her, but he keeps disappearing until her parents begin to believe she is loosing her mind, and believe institutionalizing her might be the safest thing, Tara runs and searches for answers. Is her child the second coming of Christ? Or is there a more rational explanation?
Follow Tara as she seeks answers to her questions? Beware attackers, bombs, and those who say they believe until you are sure what they believe.
This is the review for the first book, The Awakening. I will edit as I continue reading but if the rest of the books are as good as the first, I will enjoy them completely. If I was not fully a believer that the return of our Savior will not be in the form of a baby, but that of a warrior intent on ending the reign of Satan on Earth, I might wonder about this apocalyptic scenario. But I can still enjoy the story and think!
February 2, 2020
This started off fairly well but by the time I had got half way through I was glossing over pages as there was so much repetition and I was becoming more and more incredulous as the 'plot' went on. Quite honestly I couldn't care less what happened in the end. I eventually quit before I got really annoyed and don't think I'll bother with this author in future.
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January 21, 2019I was seriously impressed with the first half of this book. It had me wondering what was going to happen next. This book is interesting with lots of twists and turns. However, it got a little to religious for me during the second half and I chose to stop reading the series after the first book. I would highly recommend this book if you do not mind some religion and you like unexpected events that make you think.
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