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Bulwark Anthology #4
The Window
Brianna Scott has nothing but her window and pet cat to entertain her. Stuck inside for more years than she can remember with a degenerative disease, she has become invisible and has retreated from her small community. Only Jim, the town grocer and old high school friend, seems to care about her lonely existence.
However, when the window in her living room provides her a front row seat to the latest mysteries haunting her small town, Brianna discovers that some things cannot be unseen.
Based on Bulwark, a paranormal thriller by Brit Lunden, The Window is the fourth volume in the multi-author Bulwark Anthology.
However, when the window in her living room provides her a front row seat to the latest mysteries haunting her small town, Brianna discovers that some things cannot be unseen.
Based on Bulwark, a paranormal thriller by Brit Lunden, The Window is the fourth volume in the multi-author Bulwark Anthology.
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64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2019
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E.H. Graham
1 book18 followersStepping into the world of adult fiction and penned under the name E.H. Graham, The Window is the debut novel of this award-winning children's author. Whether reading or writing, Graham enjoys the escape into worlds of mystery, fantasy and suspense.
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March 21, 2019
Another kaleidoscopic adventure in the town of Bulwark
There is a new anthology formed by eight authors based on a novel by Brit Lunden – BULWARK – that serves not only as a fascinating adventure into a strange fictional world, but also as a point of departure for some of the authors who, like Brit Lunden, have taken a step away from children’s books and have entered the world of adult fiction. E.H. (Erica) Graham fits that direction, balancing her career with children’s books by following the path toward adulthood literature. It is a smooth transition and suggests that perhaps Graham will extend this new path. For those who have yet to discover her, author/illustrator/ Speech Therapist Erica (E.L.) Graham graduated from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville with her Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology: she also holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
We meet the main character (very well sculpted!) Brianna (or Bree) whose self-imposed confinement to her home is explained early on: ‘The year after her father passed, Bree began to experience occasional shaking and balance problems. After a few months, she consulted her physician who did not feel confident in determining her diagnosis, so he sent her to a specialist in Atlanta. She underwent vigorous testing and exams only to discover her disease was unique, and the plan of care was to treat her symptoms as they surfaced. Over the next few years, her health deteriorated leaving her handicapped. The squeal of the teapot caused Bree’s muscles to tense and the hair on her arms to stand on end. Her breath froze in her chest, and her lungs began to burn in protest. Bree remained entranced as the horrific memories of the past year flooded her mind.’
Scene set and the frightening story begins. ‘Brianna Scott has nothing but her window and pet cat to entertain her. Stuck inside for more years than she can remember with a degenerative disease, she has become invisible and has retreated from her small community. Only Jim, the town grocer and old high school friend, seems to care about her lonely existence. However, when the window in her living room provides her a front row seat to the latest mysteries haunting her small town, Brianna discovers that some things cannot be unseen.’
To offer more would be a disservice to readers. Suffice it to say that in the span of only 64 pages Erica has woven a story that is not only mesmerizing but also subtly makes some comments about disabilities! Recommended.
There is a new anthology formed by eight authors based on a novel by Brit Lunden – BULWARK – that serves not only as a fascinating adventure into a strange fictional world, but also as a point of departure for some of the authors who, like Brit Lunden, have taken a step away from children’s books and have entered the world of adult fiction. E.H. (Erica) Graham fits that direction, balancing her career with children’s books by following the path toward adulthood literature. It is a smooth transition and suggests that perhaps Graham will extend this new path. For those who have yet to discover her, author/illustrator/ Speech Therapist Erica (E.L.) Graham graduated from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville with her Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology: she also holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
We meet the main character (very well sculpted!) Brianna (or Bree) whose self-imposed confinement to her home is explained early on: ‘The year after her father passed, Bree began to experience occasional shaking and balance problems. After a few months, she consulted her physician who did not feel confident in determining her diagnosis, so he sent her to a specialist in Atlanta. She underwent vigorous testing and exams only to discover her disease was unique, and the plan of care was to treat her symptoms as they surfaced. Over the next few years, her health deteriorated leaving her handicapped. The squeal of the teapot caused Bree’s muscles to tense and the hair on her arms to stand on end. Her breath froze in her chest, and her lungs began to burn in protest. Bree remained entranced as the horrific memories of the past year flooded her mind.’
Scene set and the frightening story begins. ‘Brianna Scott has nothing but her window and pet cat to entertain her. Stuck inside for more years than she can remember with a degenerative disease, she has become invisible and has retreated from her small community. Only Jim, the town grocer and old high school friend, seems to care about her lonely existence. However, when the window in her living room provides her a front row seat to the latest mysteries haunting her small town, Brianna discovers that some things cannot be unseen.’
To offer more would be a disservice to readers. Suffice it to say that in the span of only 64 pages Erica has woven a story that is not only mesmerizing but also subtly makes some comments about disabilities! Recommended.
March 15, 2019
The Window is a brilliant achievement because although the majority of the story happens in a single house with one character that has mobility issues, it is still intense and gripping. Like Phone Booth or that film where it's just Ryan Reynolds trapped in a box the whole way through, the isolation of Bree gives you time to delve into her character and understand the frustrations of her plight. You feel her fear as she uncovers more of the secrets she shouldn't be digging into too.
The tension is given just the right amount of relief in all the right places by Bree's cat though. He's a personality in himself and a better supporting character than plenty of human ones I've read :D
The tension is given just the right amount of relief in all the right places by Bree's cat though. He's a personality in himself and a better supporting character than plenty of human ones I've read :D
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May 31, 2019This is the fifth book in the Bulwark anthology. It can be read in order or by itself.
I found this to be a lovely and sweet story of two people who belong together. Surrounding them is a paranormal mystery with twists, turns, and frightening moments. Bree is my favorite character and I worried for her despite Jim, another favorite character, taking such good care of her. The end of the story gave me the chills. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the anthology.
I found this to be a lovely and sweet story of two people who belong together. Surrounding them is a paranormal mystery with twists, turns, and frightening moments. Bree is my favorite character and I worried for her despite Jim, another favorite character, taking such good care of her. The end of the story gave me the chills. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the anthology.
March 20, 2019
Oh, I loved this one! I love Brianna, she's the kind of character that engages you, and makes you want to know more.
The mystery of the children kidnapped, the relation with the disappearance of her own sister and the effect that that had in her life, her own isolation and mobility issues, Jim... all factors that construct a wonderful story with a more than surprising end.
Fantastic read.
The mystery of the children kidnapped, the relation with the disappearance of her own sister and the effect that that had in her life, her own isolation and mobility issues, Jim... all factors that construct a wonderful story with a more than surprising end.
Fantastic read.
October 1, 2019
A brilliantly suspenseful story about a woman, Bree, who watches the mysterious things that go on outside her window. One day, she is woken by a mother's scream because her baby has gone missing. As Brianna investigates, from her lonely spot at the window, she uncovers a mystery that goes far deeper than one missing child.
March 18, 2019
Brianna Scott has nothing but her window and pet cat to entertain her. Stuck inside for more years than she can remember with a degenerative disease, she has become invisible and has retreated from her small community. Only Jim, the town grocer and old high school friend, seems to care about her lonely existence.
However, when the window in her living room provides her a front row seat to the latest mysteries haunting her small town, Brianna discovers that some things cannot be unseen.
WOW!!! This is a brilliant novel.
The amount of tension the author has brought to this story is amazing. The reason behind saying this is because the majority of the story revolves around a single house with one character that has mobility issues; it's just gripping.
Bree is the character and due to her isolation it lets us delve into her as a person and her personality. We learn of her struggles and her fears as more and more secrets are uncovered that she shouldn't be digging into.
I also have to say I love the supporting character that is Bree's' cat; he is quite the character himself and brings a smile to your face.
All in all this is a fabulous book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Highly recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
However, when the window in her living room provides her a front row seat to the latest mysteries haunting her small town, Brianna discovers that some things cannot be unseen.
WOW!!! This is a brilliant novel.
The amount of tension the author has brought to this story is amazing. The reason behind saying this is because the majority of the story revolves around a single house with one character that has mobility issues; it's just gripping.
Bree is the character and due to her isolation it lets us delve into her as a person and her personality. We learn of her struggles and her fears as more and more secrets are uncovered that she shouldn't be digging into.
I also have to say I love the supporting character that is Bree's' cat; he is quite the character himself and brings a smile to your face.
All in all this is a fabulous book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Highly recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 26, 2019
Having read Bulwark and then the first 3 books in the Bulwark Anthology this book being the 4th in the Anthology it has sucessfully followed the plot and story line of the others. I love when they all come together to fit each character(Brianna) into your mind and know who they are, even though a few books later at getting to know them and how they came to playing a part in the story. Greatly writen. Now Im a bit lost on how the story ended. Im not sure where that is leading to. I hope maybe the next book will have a bit of clarification as to where Brianna went to. When all seemed everything was back in order after a confrontational bout with the witch, Brianna just up and leaves..or was she kidnapped? Jim is truely wanting to make a life with Brianna only to find her across the street as he looks through Briannas binoculars and spots her. He has no idea as well as me what she is doing behind the Sheriffs house. Jim having found a note left from Brianna to take care of her cat while she is gone? Oh my just left me hanging..not cool..I really hope the next book has some type of closure for me. Having recieved this book as an ARC..I voluntarily leave my review. Onward to the next book #5 The Missing Branch by: Kay Macleod(Pollard)?.
March 25, 2019
The Window is a really interesting look at an outside view of a traumatic event. Bree’s look from across the street at the aftermath of the crime is reminiscent of Rear Window then things get ever more complex with revelations from the past coming to light. By the time you reach the surprises near the end you’re not quite sure what’s real but you’re definitely entertained. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
March 18, 2019
Interesting plot!. I enjoyed this book. It was the type of book that draws you into and hold you in until the end. It was sad that the window was her own world except for Jim. Chargers were very believable and interesting. The plot was full of twists and turns. You have to pay attention or you will get lost. I really enjoyed this book and you need to read it too.😊
March 26, 2019
This book was interesting. Bree was stuck in her house by her sickness. Her only view of the world was outside her window. Strange things start happening and she is caught up in something she could not dream up. It was an intense story one that you will love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 23, 2019
I enjoyed this short story but I did not care for the ending. It was abrupt and felt unfinished. I am hoping there is a sequel or something, to solve the unsolved. However, it is well-written and the characters are so likable. Hoping for more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 3, 2019
I wasn't so keen on this one. The house location didn't match up with the previous book. I still enjoyed but the story felt too limited being just in the one house.
November 29, 2020
This was a very quick read. It was interesting and fun. I was caught up in the story very quickly. This is the first book I have read in the Bulwark Anthology. I will have to check out the rest!
October 27, 2019
This was another short, easy read in the Bulwark Anthology Series. The story itself was compelling and kept me reading to find out what was going on. Right up until the end, this story managed to keep me guessing (wrongly, usually)! The characters were realistic and likable enough, although I found the development to be slightly more shallow than Lunden’s originals. My primary issue with the story was that the dialogue felt fake and forced. Otherwise, it was a great story.
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