Miracle

by Kimberly Shursen

Something beyond our realm of understanding is about to happen in the small farm community of Sheffield, Iowa.
Charlene (Charlie) and Clint Abbott lead a quiet, peaceful life on 736 acres of prime farmland.
But when their six-year-old daughter Miracle (Mira) tells them that her new “bestest” friend’s name is Faith and they look ‘xactly alike, a chill races down Charlie Abbott’s spine. Mira has never told that her identical twin sister died soon after birth.
Over the next few weeks Mira’s personality begins to change. She is no longer a happy, carefree child. And when Mira accuses Charlie of being abusive, the Abbott family is slowly torn apart.
Something is happening to Mira that no physician or psychiatrist can explain.
After Charlie asks Winston Fry, III for help, when the psychic discovers who holds the power, he questions if saving Mira is beyond even his expertise..

Genres: Mystery

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 18, 108

About the author

Kimberly Shursen has a BA in education lives in the mid-west with her two dogs George and Gracie Burns and adopted grandson Lukas.
Shursen has written two full-blown musical plays that were produced by independent investors. Her desire, however, has always been to write bold edgy novels with a plot centering around social justice or injustice.
Shursen left her position as director of marketing for long-term, post-acute centers in 2013 and started a full time writing career.
I've met some gained valuable friendships in my journey as an author. One of the best perks of this career is meeting new people.

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Reviews

[Jenee Rager · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie and Clint Abbott are high school sweethearts who've married and started a family. One of their twin daughters, Faith, dies shortly after birth but Charlie and Clint stay strong and create a wonderful life for their remaining daughter, Miracle, or Mira as they call her. Life is seemingly perfect until Mira begins talking about her new imaginary friend, Faith. She was never known about her late twin, and within days of Faith showing up Mira's personality begins to change. She makes false accusations about Charlie abusing her, and DCF is brought in and breaks up the family. Desperate to save her family, Charlie calls on Winston Fry, a renowned psychic to come and help, but will even he be able to save Mira?

The action in this novel is non-stop and it's the first book in a long time that not only kept me up reading past my bed time, but also had me sneaking pages at my desk at work. Absolutely amazing read, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Antonio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disturbing supernatural child possession story, where mum and dad Charlie and Clint Abbott find out that their six year old daughter has been taken over by her evil twin.
Enter raving mad obsessive social worker Shannon who try's every trick to split the family up, but acts like a character from a pantomime.

[Michelle Tracek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a majority of this book in a day and a half! The characters, as with all of her novels, grab you and take you on a ride of ups and downs. Once you think you have it all figured out, WOW, KEEP READING because it isn't over until the last page. It didn't surprise me that I felt the usual letdown after finishing a Kimberly Shursen book. I anxiously await the next!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! From the moment I began this novel, it had me on edge, curiously wanting to know more. I have a six year old daughter so I became attached to Mira right away. Charlie and Clint are a complex couple with a devoted love to one another that carries them throughout the entire book. The antagonist had me yelling at her in my head and I felt the emotions of Charlie strongly as she navigates through her journey with Mira. The plot was well developed, dark yet intriguing and the epilogue had me curious as to what will happen next. Shursen’s novels never disappoint. Thank you to the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Carla Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

This book had me from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down! I love that it is in my home state of Iowa in a real town with an exit off of I-80. The twists and turns in this book are amazing and unanticipated. Kimberly is a very talented author, and I'm reading every book she writes.

[Sharon Hendrix · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first book from this author

I didn't know what to expect when I started this tale and was swept right into the Abbott family's story. The flow was good, the characters fairly well developed and the plot line is (For me) very possible.
I enjoyed reading Miracle very much and I believe you will too.

[Michelle Barkley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miracle

Really enjoyed the book. Hardly able to put it down. Hoping this means there’s a sequel in how it ended? Would have liked to have known that before buying. Not always crazy when the story ends as if there’s another book but this isn’t disclosed in the beginning.

[Videoclimber(AKA)MTsLilSis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story moved quickly and was unique. IThe ending frustrated me, but I am hoping for a sequel. I am looking forward to more from this author.