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The Voices of Keystone House
Keystone House was built in the 1700s. The land was a grant to the Keystone family from the United States government. For many years it was a prosperous, working farm. It was burned to the ground during the Civil War in 1864 along with its residents.A journalist in the 21st century claims to hear voices and sounds such as fiddle playing and laughter emanating from the land where the old house once stood. Is he hearing the voices of ghosts? And why is he so interested?
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2019
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September 16, 2019
A Civil War Story
This story was set during the end of the Civil War just before the war ended. The history of 'The Voices of Keystone House' is an outstanding book. The land was given to the Keystone family in the 1700's by the U.S. Government. The Keystone family lived on the land throughout the story. The author writes, this is a fiction story with fiction characters. I enjoyed reading this short book, I would consider it a very well written historical fiction novel.
The characters came to life, a true picture of the Civil War era. The plot was interesting with a ghostly hint of things in the dark. I really enjoyed reading a good clean history story, I did not want it to end. I will be looking for other books by this author. I recommend this to everyone.
This story was set during the end of the Civil War just before the war ended. The history of 'The Voices of Keystone House' is an outstanding book. The land was given to the Keystone family in the 1700's by the U.S. Government. The Keystone family lived on the land throughout the story. The author writes, this is a fiction story with fiction characters. I enjoyed reading this short book, I would consider it a very well written historical fiction novel.
The characters came to life, a true picture of the Civil War era. The plot was interesting with a ghostly hint of things in the dark. I really enjoyed reading a good clean history story, I did not want it to end. I will be looking for other books by this author. I recommend this to everyone.
March 13, 2022
Wow, what a ride! This was such a "can't put this down!" book. No sex, no violence, no profanity, just a great story. The characters are described so clearly you can see them. You can visualize everything. I'm having trouble writing this review only because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. So, all I can say is -- get the book , go with the flow of the story, and enjoy the story as it unfolds, but stay away from the big swamp. Highly recommend it! If you think it is slow right at the very beginning, please stay with it -- it is so worth the ride. It has given me a lot to ponder.
November 25, 2019
Good read
I really liked this book. I did start to figure out that they was all ghosts ,how sad. A little girl that will never grow up. But how did all the ghosts meet up? Sad none ever moved on to heaven. Makes ya wonder is there one or do we stay here?
I really liked this book. I did start to figure out that they was all ghosts ,how sad. A little girl that will never grow up. But how did all the ghosts meet up? Sad none ever moved on to heaven. Makes ya wonder is there one or do we stay here?
March 23, 2023
Not my usual choice of genres but an enjoyable read nonetheless. This review is deliberately vague to avoid spoilers of this, just over 100 page, novella. I felt it left a couple of things unexplained, or too well hidden for me, these weren't even the supernatural elements. A couple of typos towards the end as though the proof reader was rushing to get it finished but that was about it.
This came over as well written with just the right amount of detail to make you think about the narrative although a better description of the house and lands wouldn't have gone amiss to give those of us not familiar with these Southern properties a sense of scale and geography. In my mind it kept changing in size (it's no Tara but how much smaller?) and state of repair, only a small irritant in an otherwise entertaining read.
This came over as well written with just the right amount of detail to make you think about the narrative although a better description of the house and lands wouldn't have gone amiss to give those of us not familiar with these Southern properties a sense of scale and geography. In my mind it kept changing in size (it's no Tara but how much smaller?) and state of repair, only a small irritant in an otherwise entertaining read.
January 13, 2024
I found this book for free on Amazon via Freebooksy
I loved this book. For a war story, I was surprise to find no swearing, no violence against women. OK, you do know some killed others but no gory details, its just in passing and it shouldn't be a trigger. Wow, is there still a treasure buried at Keystone House? Reading the journalist's account of history, I was shaking my head, thinking, saying, he got it wrong. Great twist. I was happy to read this for my birthday. This book is similar to Spirit of Cahir Mullach by Clayton J. Callahan. Read both and enjoy!
I loved this book. For a war story, I was surprise to find no swearing, no violence against women. OK, you do know some killed others but no gory details, its just in passing and it shouldn't be a trigger. Wow, is there still a treasure buried at Keystone House? Reading the journalist's account of history, I was shaking my head, thinking, saying, he got it wrong. Great twist. I was happy to read this for my birthday. This book is similar to Spirit of Cahir Mullach by Clayton J. Callahan. Read both and enjoy!
April 18, 2020
Wow! What a story
I started the book expecting a ghost story. I got so much more than I expected. There were a several of things that annoyed me: (1) Four ex-Confederate soldiers were introduced and then dropped. What was their purpose? (2) Same for Hannah and her daughter. (3) In the last bit of narration, dates were mis-typed. Instead of 1865, as befitting the Civil War era, we saw 1965.
I started the book expecting a ghost story. I got so much more than I expected. There were a several of things that annoyed me: (1) Four ex-Confederate soldiers were introduced and then dropped. What was their purpose? (2) Same for Hannah and her daughter. (3) In the last bit of narration, dates were mis-typed. Instead of 1865, as befitting the Civil War era, we saw 1965.
June 21, 2020
A tale of wonder, heartache and hope
(No spoilers) A family held together in a stately home during Reconstruction. So much turmoil, so many faces missing, so much loss.
There are two people telling this story, one is a woman from the Keystone family during Reconstruction, the other is a reporter in more modern times. The Keystone house is somehow the intersection between the two storytellers.
The ending is both satisfying and heartbreaking.
(No spoilers) A family held together in a stately home during Reconstruction. So much turmoil, so many faces missing, so much loss.
There are two people telling this story, one is a woman from the Keystone family during Reconstruction, the other is a reporter in more modern times. The Keystone house is somehow the intersection between the two storytellers.
The ending is both satisfying and heartbreaking.
May 21, 2020
Unexpected
This book was not at all what I expected when I started it! Not your typical ghost story, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it gives a pretty accurate depiction of how the war was for most Southerners.
This book was not at all what I expected when I started it! Not your typical ghost story, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it gives a pretty accurate depiction of how the war was for most Southerners.
February 22, 2022
Beautiful story
A wonderful story of perseverance, history, family, and bravery. A heartwarming, tear jerker of a tale set during the end of the Civil War. With an ending I loved, the story is almost timeless.
A wonderful story of perseverance, history, family, and bravery. A heartwarming, tear jerker of a tale set during the end of the Civil War. With an ending I loved, the story is almost timeless.
May 18, 2020
Keystone House
Very interesting book, this could happen in our world, such a tragedy what happened to the Keystone family. Good read
Very interesting book, this could happen in our world, such a tragedy what happened to the Keystone family. Good read
January 5, 2020
Wonderful!!!
Just wonderful! At the end of the story, when the journalist spoke who really was the ghost, that made the book even better. Nicely done.
Just wonderful! At the end of the story, when the journalist spoke who really was the ghost, that made the book even better. Nicely done.
August 19, 2019
Good
I enjoyed the story but had figured out the end before it came. It is well written with much of their everyday life but it rather dragged on for me as I prefer a bit more action. I like that Peaches had a lady at the end but the sons were left with no one. It would have been nice to see the little girls grow and how every one began to realize that they were not alive with the passing of time.
I enjoyed the story but had figured out the end before it came. It is well written with much of their everyday life but it rather dragged on for me as I prefer a bit more action. I like that Peaches had a lady at the end but the sons were left with no one. It would have been nice to see the little girls grow and how every one began to realize that they were not alive with the passing of time.
December 18, 2019
Wow what an awesome story!
Awesome historical story! I loved the history and the characters! I didn't want to put it down! Very well written, no typo errors that I could see (I hate finding typos while reading). The only thing I didn't figure out was the thing in the swamp, did I miss something while reading at 2am , being sleepy maybe I missed it!?!? Thank you June Nolen for an awesome book!!
Awesome historical story! I loved the history and the characters! I didn't want to put it down! Very well written, no typo errors that I could see (I hate finding typos while reading). The only thing I didn't figure out was the thing in the swamp, did I miss something while reading at 2am , being sleepy maybe I missed it!?!? Thank you June Nolen for an awesome book!!
August 19, 2019
The book was interesting, but felt incomplete. The swamp had some mystery surrounding it, but not enough information to tie into the main story. The family relationship was too "picture perfect" to feel true or add to the mystery. If you want a book with happy endings, this seems to be the one, but the mystery and paranormal fall short.
August 31, 2019
Nice mystery wrapped in a history lesson.
This was a nice novel. It had characters I cared about, and a bit of history to boot. The book was a nice light read with no graphic or gory scenes. 5 stars
This was a nice novel. It had characters I cared about, and a bit of history to boot. The book was a nice light read with no graphic or gory scenes. 5 stars
September 9, 2019
Good read
A civil war story about a mixed family holding together as the war is winding down. The story seems atypical describing hardships,starvation and survival...then the story takes a twist and gives the reader a different perspective.
A civil war story about a mixed family holding together as the war is winding down. The story seems atypical describing hardships,starvation and survival...then the story takes a twist and gives the reader a different perspective.
October 10, 2019
Excellent history!
Very well written and researched! Interesting parallel between the “living” and the living “present”. Loved the almost happy ending with almost everyone together at Thanksgiving!
Very well written and researched! Interesting parallel between the “living” and the living “present”. Loved the almost happy ending with almost everyone together at Thanksgiving!
September 17, 2019
A lovely, thoughtful read.
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