Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Ravyn

Rate this book
Six months ago Coralyne James was found beaten and clinging to life alongside a desolate country road. Left with a rare form of amnesia, she now struggles through debilitating migraines, and nightmarish visions of a life she can’t recall.

During a routine exam, Coralyne meets Dr. Maxwell Hough who is taking the medical world by storm with his breakthrough neurological treatments. Fascinated by Coralyne’s maladies, Dr. Hough invites her to be a part of a medical trial held at his lab in Valdez, Alaska. Praying three months trapped in the deep snow surrounding Ravyn Manor will hold the key to easing her pain, Coralyne agrees.

For reasons, she can’t explain, walking the halls of the manor seems to cause ghostly recollections to claw at the edges of her mind. It’s as if they are leading her to... something. Following their haunting trail, she stumbles onto a series of recordings that reveal a horrifying truth about the respected doctor.

As her blocked memories finally break free, Coralyne is crippled by the fear she’ll never escape the horrors of the Ravyn’s nest.

420 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2019

35 people are currently reading
125 people want to read

About the author

Billie Dale

20 books107 followers
Billie grew up, lives and is lost in Indiana. In the smallest of small towns that is not even worth mentioning.  She has 4 children, two dogs, a cat and a husband that deals with a house full of females. He is the perfect book boyfriend and her inspiration.  
She spends her time reading, constantly reading, swimming, procrastinating, playing in photoshop and writing. Any other free time is spent with her amazingly sexy, tattooed, serious arm porn having husband, who is the best husband on the planet and her best friend.   She loves to live inside the fantasy world that only books can provide and the voices in her head are her chosen confidants.

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
38 (55%)
4 stars
20 (29%)
3 stars
5 (7%)
2 stars
4 (5%)
1 star
1 (1%)
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews
Profile Image for Bex (Beckie Bookworm).
2,524 reviews1,599 followers
July 22, 2019
thumbnail_BLOG TOUR BANNER

So this is my first experience with this particular author and it was by far a very positive one indeed and anyone wondering what genre this falls into this is not a romance, it's a psychological thriller and a bloody good one at that.
I just couldn't put this down, I read all through the night completely engrossed and invested in the eventual outcome here.
The brilliantly descriptive prose just pulled me in and the language used here had such a lyrical memorising quality to it.
This really was a fabulous experience and half the time I just didn't know what to think with the many twists and turns employed throughout the story.
The basic premise here is Coralyne James after a life-altering incident that has left her with amnesia, in therapy and on a daily cocktail of pills also eviction from her home is on the near horizon as her funds are running dry from all her medical bills agrees to groundbreaking experimental treatment at the hand's of DR Maxwell Hough a renowned expert in the neurology field.
But with Maxwell's own wife in a coma with a brain injury, Coralyne will need to move into his house in Alaska where his wife resides for treatment where they will be cut off from civilisation for a length of time because of adverse weather conditions.
So this really was a page-turner.
The whole mysterious vibe surrounding Ravyns Nest and its residents was just so tantalising.
Nightmares, strange visions of little girls and a sense of familiarity surround Coralyne in her temporary new home and despite her aversion to touch Coralyne feels at ease and strangely connected to Max almost instantly.
What has she buried and what doesn't she want to recall as the visions start coming thick and fast this was like a runaway train with no final destination.
Just Brilliant and that final finale just no words, adored every second of this journey.
This one is a book I highly recommend as a psychological thriller it's not incredibly taxing to decipher but it still really managed to capture my imagination so completely and I adored every single word.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Ravyn.

thumbnail_couple teaser

Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com
Profile Image for The Sassy Bookworm.
4,061 reviews2,872 followers
July 15, 2019
description
description So...🆆🅾🆆🆉🅰 this book turned out to be a c҉r҉a҉z҉y҉ and tຟiŞtē໓ wild ride. 😳 The writing was 🅕🅐🅝🅣🅐🅢🅣🅘🅒 (if maybe a little wordy and overly descriptive at times). 🔡 It was well paced. 👍 The plot was ŚÚРĔŔ engaging. 👀 Atmospheric. ❄ Twisted. 🆘 Crazy. 👾 Intricate. 💊 The 🅲🅷🅰🆁🅰🅲🆃🅴🆁🆂 were well developed and 𝖗𝖎𝖛𝖊𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌. 👍 Last, that ending...🙈 🙌... c҉r҉a҉z҉y҉ !

description

I've read ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ by this author before, but I hope she gives us more of 🅣🅗🅘🅢 ↔ because 🅣🅗🅘🅢 was 💯% a 5-Star book 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

description

description BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST

Profile Image for Amy.
237 reviews
July 25, 2019
This is the first time I have read any book by Billie Dale and this will not be my last.  I do not know how I had never heard of this author but after reading Rayvn I have no become a fan.
I had no expectations when I first started to read this book but once I started reading I was drawn in from the start and was taken on a mind blowing ride. I must say that right before you get sucked in there is a pause in the story where I had trouble trying to stay involved with the story but once it came back on track OMG it was like a roller coaster.
This psychological ride was done so well that I could actually see it in my mind as if I was watching it on big screen. 
The main character in the book is Carolyn is suffering from amnesia after being severally attacked and only can remember the last six months of her life. After being attacked she is debilitated by horrible migraines. At this time she meets Dr. Maxwell Hough a renowned expert in the neurology field. He invites Carolyn to stay at his home in Alaska to be under his care.
This is where the story jumps out of the book and you will be at the edge of your seat!! You will love this ride and you will be totally surprised about what was really happening because you will not see what is coming.
I can not go into more since I feel like if I do I will not stop writing and I will tell the whole story and I can not spoil anything for you.
I was given this ARC for my honest opinion and my volunteer review.
Thank you Billie Dale for this intense read!!!
Profile Image for Michelle Austin.
2,833 reviews45 followers
July 26, 2019
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab...
description


Ravyn was a great 5 star read and a great dark story that pulled me right in. It’s been awhile since I have read a dark story that is this good. This is my first read from Billie Dale and I will definitely be reading more.

Caralyne has amnesia from an attack that changed her life. She is on the verge of losing her home and running out of money, she also struggles with severe migraines. While on the way to her Doctor’s office she has an episode and she ends up meeting Dr. Maxwell Hough. Her Doctor invites him into her consultation, he ends up inviting her to come to his home in Alaska for drug trials. He wants her help to find something that may also heal his wife who is in a coma.
This is where things start to take an interesting twist.

There are so many shocking twists and turns with suspense and mystery. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. And I was blown away by the ending. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. If you're looking for a great dark read, 1-click and get started today on this book.

Alpha Book Club
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club

Profile Image for Darcy.
2,153 reviews23 followers
July 1, 2019
OMG! I have never read anything darker by Billie Dale and let me say this was freaking fantastic. It is gripping and talk about the suspense and mystery I don’t even know where to start. It pulled me in and has so many twists and turns that at times you don’t know which way is up. It is beautifully written with extremely unique characters that are beautifully developed. The flow of the story is superb. The end of the story is such a surprise that it blows your mind. This is a must read and you will not be disappointed.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Nicole ☠ "psychological" thrill me❗.
107 reviews7 followers
February 6, 2020
Ahh this was sooooo good!!! The twists were amazing and the ending was breath taking! I have never been so shocked by the last page of a book in my life! Wow. Crazy! The book definitely could have been shorter but the way it was written was so original and so well done. I really want Billie Dale to come out with more thrillers because my god can she write one!!! Also, one of the most original plots I have read in a long long time. You need to read this book! An easy 5 ★!
Profile Image for Tee loves Kyle Jacobson.
2,529 reviews180 followers
July 28, 2019
Effing AMAZING is what I thought after I read this book. I got the book in June and said I can read it in early July in time for the tour but I am so kicking myself for not reading it right when I received it because this is one PHENOMENAL PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER! I mean it had me right from page one with all the mystery and what poor Coralyne went through. I mean she suffers from migraines that debilitate her to scary nightmares she can't decipher.

Then she meets Dr Maxwell and everything is about to change for her. He is in the neurology field and offers her help. She has the opportunity to go to Alaska and stay at Ravyn Manor and find out what is bothering her and maybe get her memory back that she so desperately wants.

Only when she gets to the Manor she has worse nightmares and migraines and her visions are showing her something she has no idea about. Will she find the truth out or is danger lurking closer to the surface than she expects?
Profile Image for Karen Hrdlicka.
1,346 reviews27 followers
July 13, 2019
This is the first book I have read by Billie Dale, and if this psychological thriller is any indication of the level of imagination of this author, it will not be my last. Ms. Dale weaves an intricate tapestry of amnesia, delusion, insanity, fear, truth and pure evil in this chillingly told tale set in a desolate mansion. Her writing is hauntingly descriptive and pulls the reader into the halls of Rayvn Manor, a place where mania and delusion has been living for generations.
The reader comes to feel for Coralyne from the first chapter. Beaten and left for dead, she has only flashing of memories and no idea who she is. After recovering from her injuries, she is left with horrible migraines and anxiety, until she is invited by a world renown brain surgeon to his manor as part of a medical trial. His pretense is his wife suffers from the same malady and he is trying to find a cure. Little does she know, this decision not only changes her life but gives her the opportunity to recover her memories.
Ms. Dale uses inventive ways to allow Coralyne to recover her memories, and while she is attracted to Dr. Maxwell Hough, things are not always the way they seem. Just as the story seems to be heading to a resolution, Ms. Dale tosses in roadblocks and twists worthy of the seasoned mystery writers. Danger lurks not only in her memories but in the corridors of Rayvn Manor and Coralyne doesn't know who or if she should trust anyone. Insanity doesn't just run in the family it gallops as she learns more about her previous life and what she thought she knew.
This book draws the reader in and engages their brain trying to figure out the secrets and the memories. Grab this book and settle in for a thought-provoking read.
Profile Image for Jenn.
740 reviews42 followers
July 23, 2019
I’m just going to say Whoa!! Totally didn’t see any of it coming. I tried to put all the pieces together and found I was no where close. It felt like a train ride out of control. So now I’m still pondering who is the real monster? Felicity or Maxwell. I wonder if there will be a sequel?
9,375 reviews140 followers
July 17, 2019
This is a well written book with strong characters and a gripping story line. The author does a fantastic job building the story with the mystery and suspense and kept me guessing with all the twists and turns right to the end. It's a true page turner that held me fast from start to finish. I loved and highly recommend this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
Profile Image for Beyond The Covers Blog.
2,518 reviews91 followers
July 17, 2019
Ravyn completely threw me for a loop in a good way.  It was one of those books that keep you guessing.  Every time you think you have the plot figured out you're greeted with a twist, right up to the very last page.  For a while I kept questioning whether or not there was a supernatural element to the story.  Coralyne James is 6 months into amnesia after being beaten and left for dead.  She is given the opportunity to become part of a study under a very prestigious neurosurgeon at his Alaskan mansion for 3 months and it's almost immediately upon her arrival that things start to happen.  What's real, what isn't, is she just crazy etc.  The only issue with this novel was that the author jam packed way too much description into each sentence and it was a little hard to read at first.  Otherwise, once you get into it, it was a very gripping novel.  
222 reviews
July 15, 2019
it sucked me in without me even realizing it a real mystery /thriller in one
16 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2019
I can just picture the author holed up in her dark author cave, eyes gleaming, giggling maniacally as she conjures up another twist to mess with the reader’s mind . OMG ! This really puts the OMG into the psychological thriller. I am reeling.
Excellent story, twisted and really superb.
Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.7k reviews189 followers
July 24, 2019
WHAT IN THE EVERLOVIN' HELL DID I JUST READ?! I've read Billie Dale before, and really enjoy her writing, but boy did she up the ante with Ravyn! One, because I don't believe I've read anything that comes remotely close to this dark in her stories in the past, and two, she messed with my head good, so bravo Ms. Dale! Ravyn got my attention out of the gate, and kept me in it's grip long after I finished to be honest, which is the sign of an amazing story. I can't really go into the plot, because there would be off chance that I would give something away, plus, I really couldn't do it justice anyway so why try?! I will say this, it's the story of Coralyne James who went through something traumatic, and was left with a rare form of amnesia, which leaves her open for some nefarious things to come after her. Lawd, the twists were insanely turned out, with the turns all twisted up like no tomorrow, so in this instance, my f-bomb dropping had new colorful metaphors to go along with it. It seemed like every time that I would get one question answered, 20 plus more would pop up, so I didn't know which way was up. The best I can do is just say if you're a person who loves a great mind screw, then get to one clickin' immediately! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Profile Image for Kimberley.
485 reviews25 followers
September 19, 2019
Grabbed my attention!!!

I wont spoil anything.

From page 1, I was captivated. It kept me on the edge of my seat and had me rooting for.... haha :)

LOVE this author!!!!

Will read more from her!
881 reviews10 followers
July 24, 2019
The author immediately drew me into Coralyne’s world with her description of the pain she had to deal with her migraines. Those of us that have them can relate to some if not all of her symptoms, plus throw in recovering from a brush with death and amnesia and I was interested to see how things would turn out for Coralyne. Wanting to find a relief to her constant pain and hoping that by stilling one demon she would be able to get to the bottom of her attack and hopefully gain a handle on her past and look forward to having the strength for a future. Her body’s physical reaction to Max plus the almost illusionary feeling that she knew him from her past made Carolyne’s already frayed nerves a bit frazzled.

I was on board for this mystery ride with Carolyne and hoped she would get some assistance with her issues when she got to Valdez. Upon her arrival things seemed to be moving along nicely and then for me things started lagging. Just as I was about to put the book down things started picking up and my interest was recaptured.

Then it seemed like things got a bit repetitious and my interests started waning again, once the journals were discovered things definitely sped up again as more and more of the mystery was revealed. While the writing was solid for me just too many things started getting tossed into the mix. Just when you think it was wrapping up it would take another wild twist, then another, then another at that point I was a bit worn out with the emotional and mental toll that Coralyne was going through. The ending thou will make you go “Wait What?!!?” it’s not a cliff hanger but man wow…is all I will say.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,028 reviews45 followers
July 20, 2019
Coralyn can only barely remember the last six months of her life - nothing before that. She has a psychiatrist who treats her regularly and often. and the meds seem to make her sleepy, and even more disoriented.

A neurologist comes to town, who seems somehow vaguely familiar, and offers to take her to a private clinic out of state to treat her, in order to advance his treatments for his wife, who allegedly suffers similar neurological damage.

As strange bits of memory come back to her, Coralyn realizes there is likely no safety for her in the remote locale she has been moved to.

Irregularities with treatment and recall interfere with her daily functioning, but she knows she is not safe.

Sadly for Coralyn, who discovers other names and images of her face, each ally is another threat - until they are not.

There is no truly safe space or friend - even the closest to her betray her - until they seem to be allies. Paranoid schizophrenia perhaps?

The reader finds themselves wondering which way madness lies.

An edge of your seat psychological thriller!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Misty.
100 reviews6 followers
July 18, 2019
My mind is still spinning from the twists that unraveled. This book was absolutely amazing and once I got sucked in, I had to find out the unknown truth of the past!

Coralyne suffers from amnesia from an almost deadly accident. She's left with no memory and after extensive research, it's like she never existed. She agrees to a medical trial in hopes that her memory can be restored. She may end up signing up for more then she bargained for.

I must admit this book took me a while to get sucked into it, but once the truth starts to unfold, I was hooked. This book had an amazing storyline behind it. It's very original and unique and very much worth reading! I loved that it's not predictable and you simply have no clue what's going to happen.
1,262 reviews4 followers
July 18, 2019
I can just picture the author holed up in her dark author cave, eyes gleaming, giggling maniacally as she conjures up another twist to mess with the reader’s mind . OMG ! This really puts the OMG into the psychological thriller. I am reeling.
Excellent story, twisted and really superb.
Profile Image for Scarolet Ellis.
7,445 reviews53 followers
August 10, 2019
Ravyn: A Psychological Thriller by Billie Dale is an awesome story that I have read. This is an awesome story that I loved reading and can not wait to read another story writen by this awesome author. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about thrillers in their stories.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Melissa Mendoza.
2,598 reviews55 followers
July 23, 2019




5 insanely dark stars!! Wow... I'm so speechless, this book was beyond anything I ever expected!

This review is going to be short and to the point, because I refuse to ruin anything. I will say if you like your book dark and disturbed, then this is definitely the book for you! I love all things crazy and dark so the minute I started reading I knew I was in love! I've never read anything from this author, but after this book I will be binging all other books!!!
Profile Image for Christine Woinich.
2,789 reviews26 followers
July 22, 2019
This story kept me turning pages. A journey that went in several directions at the same time. When I thought I had something figured out, I was wrong. The further along I got, the more twisted it got. I held my breath every time Coralyne remembered something and waited for the scene to play out. I recommend this story.

I received a copy of this story through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
Profile Image for Lori Hammons.
2,873 reviews28 followers
July 20, 2019
Ravyn is a far cry from this author's usual writing and I loved it! All the twists and turns keep you gueussing what's going on until the very end.
Profile Image for Melanie Cesa.
1,024 reviews36 followers
April 27, 2020
Wow! This story is fantastic! The writing is so engaging and had me hooked from the start.

Billie Dale sure weaves one heck of a story here. I had so many questions going through my head and with each new nugget dropped I was going out of mind with anticipation of who to trust, what to believe, and how is this story going to pan out. A fantastically twisted story filled with suspense and danger that had me on the edge of my seat from the start.
Profile Image for Carol Kidd.
427 reviews2 followers
July 9, 2021
Wowwee

This book blew my mind. It was so so good I couldn't put it down had to finished it. The characters will boogle your mind and I mean you don't know what's real or what's fake. You need to read this amazing book. I promise it will blow your mind out of the water. My first read author, won't be my last, guarantee.
Profile Image for Marbea Logan.
1,302 reviews17 followers
January 27, 2022
My mind is blown. This book is a vortex of madness and mayhem! It really be the ones closest to you, that is your biggest enemy. The conclusion is what had me falling off the bed SHOCKED! Mental illness, and neurological disorders can be managed. I suffer them too, but in this story the lengths taken were pure EVIL!
1,471 reviews7 followers
June 13, 2023
Great psychological thriller

This was one convoluted story. So many twist and turns. You don't know who to believe is the bad guy. I'm still not sure if I believe Maxwell is the good guy. The author leaves you hanging on that one. Great read!
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.