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Evangeline
Angeline Gottschalk, bullied in high school and abused on the farm, is hiding a dark and terrifying secret. Because buried deep inside this timid farmer's daughter lurks a twisted alter-ego named Evangeline, the cold-blooded serial killer who narrates this extraordinary account of a teenage vigilante striking fear in America's Heartland.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 18, 2013
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E.A. Gottschalk
9 books27 followersE.A. Gottschalk, the more talented alter-ego of dark fiction writer KC Franks, is a guest at the state psychiatric hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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December 9, 2025
DNF at 21%. Maybe it’s because I just read a very similar and enjoyable story, in Lesley Camphouse’s Apex Prey, but I literally could not connect with this at all. I read tons of extreme horror and content that would make a mule puke every single day and that has probably desensitized me quite a bit. The writing was ok, but it became very taxing early on to focus on anything with the constant onslaught of a multitude of random characters and plot points. No breathing room for the reader and no real particular direction or flow to follow. The idea here was also nothing brand new and may have improved in the latter parts of the book, but I really struggled to make it as far as I did. Yeah, there was some very gritty sexual and really uncomfortable content, but, again, nothing that kept my attention or reinvented the wheel. This may be a case of not being a match for my particular preferences, but there are better options out there for this type of story, as per my aforementioned book from yesterday.
July 4, 2015
Now friends, I have to say, I was a bit put off at first by the "preachy" narrative voice used in this story. But as I read deeper into the story, I found myself cheering for the serial killer (yes, friends, that's correct!) and truly enjoying the witty account of Angeline's life.
Angeline? You may wonder if that's an error since the name of this book is Evangeline. Well, as it turns out, Angeline is a sixteen-year-old girl who has had a deplorable childhood, thanks to her disgusting pedophile stepfather. Unbeknownst to her, she has a "sister"...an alter-ego named Evangeline. Unlike Angeline, Evangeline doesn't take any nonsense.
Evangeline is protective of her shy, ignorant sister. She'll take care of anyone who harms her in any way. But hey, why stop there? There are plenty of vile, child molesting scumbags in the area. Evangeline takes it upon herself to make her area of the world a nicer place.
This story is raw and twisted. It is told from Evangeline's point of view and Evangeline doesn't sugar-coat anything. Heed the warning, this book contains graphic language, violence and sexual content. But it's just oh, so good!
Many reviews state that it is scary, but honestly, I didn't find it scary at all. Wildly entertaining? Yes. Engrossing? Definitely. Just not scary, in my opinion.
Still, the further I got into the story, the more I enjoyed it. I even began to enjoy the "preachy" narrative voice. It gets a bit suspenseful toward the end. And yes, friends, I even enjoyed the ending
January 18, 2016
***** 5 Your Trusted Servant Stars *****
This book is just WOW. Miss Gottschalk is one hell of a writer. Her style is filled with sarcasm and humor during the toughest times. I absolutely enjoyed this story which has me considering my mental state but when the writing comes across the way this author tells a story, hell yes I can say I enjoyed!!
What was is endured in this book is beyond what any mind, body and soul should have to live with. This is considered a horror story, but in all honesty this is not a horror story except for the abuse that one has to endure.
This is the story of sweet and recluse Angeline.
Her life is not the life any young girl should live. Being repeatedly molested by her deputy sheriff step father, Angeline hides further within herself. She doesn't make contact with anyone and prefers that others not to make contact with her. Leaving her be is all she wants. As the abuse continues for several years, Angeline falls further into her darkness.
The only way to protect herself from the endless abuse, her mind snaps and her "sister" Evangeline steps in to endure the worst part of that man kind has to offer. Evangeline is the strong, takes no shit from anyone that Angeline is not.
Angeline has no idea about her "sister". She has no idea about the justive Evangeline is about to serve on the lowest pond scum in the human form. Angeline has no idea her abuse is about to set forth a talespin filled with revenge, blood and death.
Dear sister Evangeline makes her appearance when sweet Angeline closes her eyes after a day of misery. Evangeline's justice for Angeline is about to be served. The perverts of her small are in Nebraska are about to meet their form of punishment.
"Oh Evangeline, who art just merciful. I'm very sorry that I've been such a perverted ass plug and hurt so many innocent children. Please spare my totally bullshit life and I promise, I will never again hurt another child."
Angeline begins to feel something is very wrong with her. Things are not adding up and she is losing spaces of time when all hell breaks lose. She can't imagine herself able to inflict such evil revenge but when she looks into the mirror, she only sees her "sister". The eyes looking back only have revenge for the life Angeline is living.
Unable to fight off her "sister" any longer, Angeline loses her battle with sanity.
Go ahead and screw yourself, but fuck with me and you're dead.
Brothers and sisters, the gospel according to Evangeline.
Amen.
I loved Angeline and I loved Evangeline. I will read anything this author has to write!!
This book is just WOW. Miss Gottschalk is one hell of a writer. Her style is filled with sarcasm and humor during the toughest times. I absolutely enjoyed this story which has me considering my mental state but when the writing comes across the way this author tells a story, hell yes I can say I enjoyed!!
What was is endured in this book is beyond what any mind, body and soul should have to live with. This is considered a horror story, but in all honesty this is not a horror story except for the abuse that one has to endure.
This is the story of sweet and recluse Angeline.
Her life is not the life any young girl should live. Being repeatedly molested by her deputy sheriff step father, Angeline hides further within herself. She doesn't make contact with anyone and prefers that others not to make contact with her. Leaving her be is all she wants. As the abuse continues for several years, Angeline falls further into her darkness.
The only way to protect herself from the endless abuse, her mind snaps and her "sister" Evangeline steps in to endure the worst part of that man kind has to offer. Evangeline is the strong, takes no shit from anyone that Angeline is not.
Angeline has no idea about her "sister". She has no idea about the justive Evangeline is about to serve on the lowest pond scum in the human form. Angeline has no idea her abuse is about to set forth a talespin filled with revenge, blood and death.
Dear sister Evangeline makes her appearance when sweet Angeline closes her eyes after a day of misery. Evangeline's justice for Angeline is about to be served. The perverts of her small are in Nebraska are about to meet their form of punishment.
"Oh Evangeline, who art just merciful. I'm very sorry that I've been such a perverted ass plug and hurt so many innocent children. Please spare my totally bullshit life and I promise, I will never again hurt another child."
Angeline begins to feel something is very wrong with her. Things are not adding up and she is losing spaces of time when all hell breaks lose. She can't imagine herself able to inflict such evil revenge but when she looks into the mirror, she only sees her "sister". The eyes looking back only have revenge for the life Angeline is living.
Unable to fight off her "sister" any longer, Angeline loses her battle with sanity.
Go ahead and screw yourself, but fuck with me and you're dead.
Brothers and sisters, the gospel according to Evangeline.
Amen.
I loved Angeline and I loved Evangeline. I will read anything this author has to write!!
November 23, 2025
friends, we have another five star on our hands. i genuinely love everything about this book, evangeline is an absolute icon & i support every act that was committed, she did what was meant to be done!
June 1, 2013
This book is sick, and I mean in a good way.
Angeline is a shy girl, way too sweet for her own good. Her mother lives in her own Jesus crazy world and doesn't realise, her daughter is being sexually abused by her second husband.
Oh, but don't worry Evangeline will take care of him.... she won't let anyone harm her sister. In fact she sees herself as an avenger, her mission: get rid of all the sick perverts and make them pay for their crimes.
I love this book and downloaded the second book right after.
This book isn't a full novel, it's a part of a novel. I hate that, now I've read part one and two and now I have problems buying part three. Damn, now I'm pissed.
Angeline is a shy girl, way too sweet for her own good. Her mother lives in her own Jesus crazy world and doesn't realise, her daughter is being sexually abused by her second husband.
Oh, but don't worry Evangeline will take care of him.... she won't let anyone harm her sister. In fact she sees herself as an avenger, her mission: get rid of all the sick perverts and make them pay for their crimes.
I love this book and downloaded the second book right after.
This book isn't a full novel, it's a part of a novel. I hate that, now I've read part one and two and now I have problems buying part three. Damn, now I'm pissed.
April 15, 2014
Liked it a lot! A dark story, but I couldn't stop reading. Loved the twist at the end.
November 2, 2021
I gave this story the rating I gave because there is definitely a lot of creativity here and the author absolutely has his/her own, strong voice.
Also take note that there are trigger warnings for this book left and right so if you're sensitive to certain subject matters, you may wanna stay away from this book!
This is the story of Angeline. She is a sixteen year old girl who has been abused by her step-father, bullied at school, and a few other bad things happen to her within the pages of this book. There is something different, something off about Angeline though. In times of extreme stress, she taps out and in comes someone else, another personality who calls herself Evangeline. And Evangeline? She's tired and furious about everything she and Angeline have had to endure. So she comes to a decision to make those who deserve it pay for their actions.
Here is where I have a problem. Most of the male characters in this are characterized as not too bright pieces of you-know-what. And the females? Pretty much, in my opinion, characterized as not too bright and very, very weak. I was there for the plot we started out with. I was all like "yes! let's do this!' and then that was quickly abandoned for something else. I was also pretty disappointed that Dissociative Identity Disorder was incorporated into this. Adding that element took away what could have been a fragile, abused girl rising up and kicking butt (rightly so) of the most disgusting elements of this human race and made me less sympathetic to her because I didn't get to be a cheerleader to her but her other personality.
Otherwise, I would be interested in seeing more work from this author because there is a very strong voice here!
Also take note that there are trigger warnings for this book left and right so if you're sensitive to certain subject matters, you may wanna stay away from this book!
This is the story of Angeline. She is a sixteen year old girl who has been abused by her step-father, bullied at school, and a few other bad things happen to her within the pages of this book. There is something different, something off about Angeline though. In times of extreme stress, she taps out and in comes someone else, another personality who calls herself Evangeline. And Evangeline? She's tired and furious about everything she and Angeline have had to endure. So she comes to a decision to make those who deserve it pay for their actions.
Here is where I have a problem. Most of the male characters in this are characterized as not too bright pieces of you-know-what. And the females? Pretty much, in my opinion, characterized as not too bright and very, very weak. I was there for the plot we started out with. I was all like "yes! let's do this!' and then that was quickly abandoned for something else. I was also pretty disappointed that Dissociative Identity Disorder was incorporated into this. Adding that element took away what could have been a fragile, abused girl rising up and kicking butt (rightly so) of the most disgusting elements of this human race and made me less sympathetic to her because I didn't get to be a cheerleader to her but her other personality.
Otherwise, I would be interested in seeing more work from this author because there is a very strong voice here!
March 28, 2016
2.5 stars
So the idea of this girl having an alter-ego personality that emerged as a result of being abused is an interesting premise for a horror story, but I felt some of the writing was too 'try-hard', often being overtly graphic and shocking just for the sake of it.
Written from the point of view of Evangaline, the darker 'sister' personality to Angeline (whose social inadequacies kind of reminded me of Carrie White), we join her on a journey of twisted revenge against the scum who have made her existence miserable.
I normally enjoy a good revenge plot where the bad guys get their comeuppance but as characters they often lacked depth, much of the tension was sacrificed at the cost of gratuitous violence and I found some of the typos distracting (and incorrect usage - how can one be a 'vivacious reader'?!).
However, I was somewhat entertained and it's a good idea that would probably work well as a trashy horror film.
So the idea of this girl having an alter-ego personality that emerged as a result of being abused is an interesting premise for a horror story, but I felt some of the writing was too 'try-hard', often being overtly graphic and shocking just for the sake of it.
Written from the point of view of Evangaline, the darker 'sister' personality to Angeline (whose social inadequacies kind of reminded me of Carrie White), we join her on a journey of twisted revenge against the scum who have made her existence miserable.
I normally enjoy a good revenge plot where the bad guys get their comeuppance but as characters they often lacked depth, much of the tension was sacrificed at the cost of gratuitous violence and I found some of the typos distracting (and incorrect usage - how can one be a 'vivacious reader'?!).
However, I was somewhat entertained and it's a good idea that would probably work well as a trashy horror film.
February 17, 2015
There are so many kindle books vying for you the readers attention and so many are disappointing. This is just one step above dross a below average horror? read with a liberal dose of graphic....neither terrifies, titillates nor entertains......
April 29, 2016
A young and abused woman develops a split personality as the way to survive, and that split personality swiftly works up a taste for murder – taking out paedophiles and scumbugs around her home town. It had to be said that ‘Evangeline’ is really well written; boasting a confident, sharp, funny, but deliberately nasty style. I just wish I’d liked it more. Normally such a reactionary tale comes with a coda suggesting that these killings sprees have terrible consequences. ‘Evangeline’ does aim somewhat for that, but is far too self-satisfied to make it stick. It’s a novel which is so busy smirking viciously and obnoxiously at its readers, that it just leaves a rather unpleasant taste in the mouth.
May 26, 2020
WOW, what a read! The plot was intense, powerful and thrilling and held me captive all the way through! The characters fairly leaped off the page, and the tension was palpable. If you are looking for a book that you just CAN’T put down, then this is DEFINITELY the book for you!
July 30, 2022
Depressing. She gets revenge but still ends on a sad note.
July 19, 2014
I don't know where to start with a review of this book other than to say that every page made me keep reading even though I wasn't sure I wanted to. I stopped reading Evangeline for a few days because it was nearing the end and I knew it would be over and that, too, it would leave me disturb so I punished myself by not finishing the book. However, Evangeline possessed me to keep reading and finish it and I did! I was truly glad I finished it and in the end (no need to worry about a spoiler) I was left with a completely different ending than I could have ever imagined just as creepy as I hoped it would be !!
August 13, 2014
Gory and explicit by turns, while also consisting of a compelling tale, the "true story" trope is put to good use, though the "your humble servant" cliche felt out of place here.
I liked the general realization of the concept, though it left me wishing the core concept had been just a bit more thoroughly explored.
That said, the writing was generally tight and built tension well, though I did notice a handful of lazy-writing-habit instances, though not uncommon ones, and it didn't rob any joy from the entertainment value of the read.
If you're sensitive, move on; but if you don't mind darkly-themed tales, this one delivers the goods quite well. Unfortunately, due to the "the writer is the MC" trope employed, it will be hard to know when this author releases anything new, which is... sad.
I liked the general realization of the concept, though it left me wishing the core concept had been just a bit more thoroughly explored.
That said, the writing was generally tight and built tension well, though I did notice a handful of lazy-writing-habit instances, though not uncommon ones, and it didn't rob any joy from the entertainment value of the read.
If you're sensitive, move on; but if you don't mind darkly-themed tales, this one delivers the goods quite well. Unfortunately, due to the "the writer is the MC" trope employed, it will be hard to know when this author releases anything new, which is... sad.
December 6, 2014
Holy crap was this book amazing!!! It has been a while since I have read a book that I couldn't put down. The only reason this book is getting low ratings is because people are too sensitive to the material. Yes this is dark, yes there is rape, yes there is murder, and all these things are to be expected after reading the description of the book as well as other readers reviews. That being said, I don't understand why people rate a book negatively because of these things being in the book. If those things bother you, then don't read these types of books!!!
Okay, rant over. The writing was fantastic, the story highly entertaining, I did not want the book to end!!! I love the perspective the book was written in. It was just crazy good! I wish it had a better cover though. I cannot lie, I almost didn't read this because the cover was unappealing, but I'm so glad I did. Love, love, love!!!
Okay, rant over. The writing was fantastic, the story highly entertaining, I did not want the book to end!!! I love the perspective the book was written in. It was just crazy good! I wish it had a better cover though. I cannot lie, I almost didn't read this because the cover was unappealing, but I'm so glad I did. Love, love, love!!!
April 3, 2014
This book is sooooo disturbing/dark/twisted and NOT for the faint of heart. I got it free on Amazon and seriously almost quit reading after the first part of the book (because of the subject matter), but continued on with parts 2 & 3 before buying the last couple parts for a buck. lol. I HAD to keep reading to find out what would happen! I feel almost guilty for liking it, but what can I say... it was well-written. hahahaha.
July 23, 2015
Decent horror/thriller about a girl who has suffered terrible abuse told through the eyes of her, er, "sister" who decides to take revenge (in a roundabout way). It's entertaining, if that's the right word, well-written and easy to read. I've read a lot of horror books so it didn't exactly blow me away, but it's worth a read if you like this type of novel.
February 24, 2014
This book captivated me from the very start. It's pretty grotesque and probably triggering for some since it describes sexual abuse. But it's clever, the language interesting and the story is so exciting! I read the whole thing in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down.
January 31, 2015
I don't think that I have ever liked a serial killer.....or any killer as much as I like Evangeline. The girl has style........in a grusome sort of way. Is it a case of multiple personalities, evil possesion,....what? I was actually rooting for her in parts. You go girl!!
March 27, 2014
I loved this book. The raunchy language and creepy scenarios grabbed me and didn't let go till the last page.
December 8, 2014
Not for the faint of heart! sick, twisted and gruesome! a very interesting read, couldn't put it down. says it is a true story but I could not find any proof of that online.
November 10, 2020
Amazing!
Great read! I couldn't put it down! Really kept me interested the entore time. Looking forward to more from this author.
Great read! I couldn't put it down! Really kept me interested the entore time. Looking forward to more from this author.
November 20, 2021
Twisted
Beyond belief...totally sick but hard to throw away which was my first thought (to throw it away)...but I kept going...it still was sick but engrossing...worth a read
Beyond belief...totally sick but hard to throw away which was my first thought (to throw it away)...but I kept going...it still was sick but engrossing...worth a read
February 6, 2022
YIKES!! This was terrifying! And in the best way possible! Truly captivating and really makes you think, where do you draw the line?
June 11, 2022
Hauntingly sorrowful.
Well written journey into the mind of a"split personality" born of abuse.
Very graphic. Not an enjoyable read but an informative one.
Well written journey into the mind of a"split personality" born of abuse.
Very graphic. Not an enjoyable read but an informative one.
September 22, 2020
This book was so different to anything I had read before, and I'm airing on the side of caution with my rating...
The opening lines to Evangeline were certainly different and grabbed my attention as soon as I read them, I was hooked on wanting to know what was going on.
At first I was kind of put off by the sarcastic tone that our dear Evangeline was talking to us in but as I got deeper into the story I found myself really rooting for her and I really learnt to love her way of narrating.
The book itself was intense. Evangeline was a lot to take in, and had some dark themes that added the shock factor to this book - which at points for me did make it feel over the top and as though the author was trying to cram too much in.
The actual murdering parts I did find difficult to read, not because they were gross or disgusting, more so that Evangeline took so few precautions it was a wonder she wasn't caught the first time around.
Towards the end my interest did start to wane a little bit but it was soon picked back up with the shock twists that we were treated to and they definitely redeemed some of the ill feelings I may have towards other aspects of this book.
I did enjoy this book on the whole but certain aspects just really frustrated me with how easy it could have been to improve them!
The opening lines to Evangeline were certainly different and grabbed my attention as soon as I read them, I was hooked on wanting to know what was going on.
At first I was kind of put off by the sarcastic tone that our dear Evangeline was talking to us in but as I got deeper into the story I found myself really rooting for her and I really learnt to love her way of narrating.
The book itself was intense. Evangeline was a lot to take in, and had some dark themes that added the shock factor to this book - which at points for me did make it feel over the top and as though the author was trying to cram too much in.
The actual murdering parts I did find difficult to read, not because they were gross or disgusting, more so that Evangeline took so few precautions it was a wonder she wasn't caught the first time around.
Towards the end my interest did start to wane a little bit but it was soon picked back up with the shock twists that we were treated to and they definitely redeemed some of the ill feelings I may have towards other aspects of this book.
I did enjoy this book on the whole but certain aspects just really frustrated me with how easy it could have been to improve them!
January 1, 2024
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As you can perhaps guess, it’s all going to get very messy, both in the emotional and blood-spattered senses. The writing style feels a little rough and ready, almost bordering on the literary version of torture porn in some scenes. Franks tears into the violence with much the same glee that Evangeline tears into her victims: male readers may find themselves crossing their legs uncomfortably from time to time. There’s a near-total lack of empathetic characters in this: even Angeline is little more than a human piñata for life’s torments. Still, it’s sometimes good to peer over the edge into the abyss of humanity’s darkest depths, and this book certainly delivers on that. A stand-alone novel is fine. Any concept of a series here would not be something of interest.
As you can perhaps guess, it’s all going to get very messy, both in the emotional and blood-spattered senses. The writing style feels a little rough and ready, almost bordering on the literary version of torture porn in some scenes. Franks tears into the violence with much the same glee that Evangeline tears into her victims: male readers may find themselves crossing their legs uncomfortably from time to time. There’s a near-total lack of empathetic characters in this: even Angeline is little more than a human piñata for life’s torments. Still, it’s sometimes good to peer over the edge into the abyss of humanity’s darkest depths, and this book certainly delivers on that. A stand-alone novel is fine. Any concept of a series here would not be something of interest.
April 2, 2025
A morbid ride through hell
This was one of the most deranged and enjoyable books I've read in a while. I loved reading the story through the words of the alter ego, made for a very interesting spin on the story.
Mental and physical abuse unfortunately are real and can cause irreversible damage, this is used as the basis of this story and really knocks it out of the ball park. When Angelina is repeatedly abused by her stepfather a second personality is born to shelter her, but once it is unleashed there is no going back.
I am definitely a fan of KC Frank's and her story telling.
This was one of the most deranged and enjoyable books I've read in a while. I loved reading the story through the words of the alter ego, made for a very interesting spin on the story.
Mental and physical abuse unfortunately are real and can cause irreversible damage, this is used as the basis of this story and really knocks it out of the ball park. When Angelina is repeatedly abused by her stepfather a second personality is born to shelter her, but once it is unleashed there is no going back.
I am definitely a fan of KC Frank's and her story telling.
May 22, 2017
Never a dull moment.
The thing that initially drew me to this book was the writing style. Witty, darkly sarcastic. Sardonic. This kept the narrative fresh from start to finish.
A dark and disturbing read, it also makes you think about what might drive someone to do the things done in the book; the personal desperation that pushed them over the edge in a bid to rid themselves of their own pain by channelling it into others.
A bracing read.
The thing that initially drew me to this book was the writing style. Witty, darkly sarcastic. Sardonic. This kept the narrative fresh from start to finish.
A dark and disturbing read, it also makes you think about what might drive someone to do the things done in the book; the personal desperation that pushed them over the edge in a bid to rid themselves of their own pain by channelling it into others.
A bracing read.
July 13, 2017
Dark, twisted, well written, and a story to keep you involved. I do love a story were there is a sweet and deserving revenge. I felt bad for the main character who was developed into a person I wanted to protect. Imagine my glee when she is protected and avenged by the narrator who has a wonderfully sadistic sense of justice.
I would dearly love to see a second book.
I would also love to see another book by the author!
I would dearly love to see a second book.
I would also love to see another book by the author!
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