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The Gift Book 1: Eleanor
The North Atlantic, 14 April 1912. Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies. She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she’s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses.
Elle is pulled out of the water, but the stranger – and the secrets she stumbled upon – are lost. Unintentionally, however, he leaves her a gift; one so compelling that Elle embarks on a journey that pulls her into a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey to find the man who saved her that fateful night.
From trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the Honduran coast, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of Highgate Cemetery in London, Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost? Gifts, after all, are seldom free.
Elle is pulled out of the water, but the stranger – and the secrets she stumbled upon – are lost. Unintentionally, however, he leaves her a gift; one so compelling that Elle embarks on a journey that pulls her into a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey to find the man who saved her that fateful night.
From trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the Honduran coast, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of Highgate Cemetery in London, Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost? Gifts, after all, are seldom free.
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Published December 9, 2021
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November 21, 2022
“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺: 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵.”
✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
This book had me so intrigued. I think the thing that spoke to me the most was that it started on the Titanic. While most of the book was set elsewhere, that first chapter hooked me. After the first chapter I felt the next two chapters were a little slow moving, but the chapter after pulled me straight back in to the literary quicksand.
This book was absolutely horrifying. It was the best book for this time of year, because it was dark and gritty, and something I’d see in my worst nightmares! This book (first in an ongoing trilogy) is a mixture of historical fiction, horror, mystery and just a dash of romance perfectly placed like the cherry on top of the cake. I didn’t put it down, and was constantly intrigued into what Elle was next going to stumble, and whether she would meet Balthasar again.
I’m looking forward to book two and will be keeping an eye out, because I just can’t not know how this story ends.
Thank you to R.A. Williams and Whitefox publishing for my gifted copy, and to Love Books Tours for my spot on the tour!
𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲.
✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
This book had me so intrigued. I think the thing that spoke to me the most was that it started on the Titanic. While most of the book was set elsewhere, that first chapter hooked me. After the first chapter I felt the next two chapters were a little slow moving, but the chapter after pulled me straight back in to the literary quicksand.
This book was absolutely horrifying. It was the best book for this time of year, because it was dark and gritty, and something I’d see in my worst nightmares! This book (first in an ongoing trilogy) is a mixture of historical fiction, horror, mystery and just a dash of romance perfectly placed like the cherry on top of the cake. I didn’t put it down, and was constantly intrigued into what Elle was next going to stumble, and whether she would meet Balthasar again.
I’m looking forward to book two and will be keeping an eye out, because I just can’t not know how this story ends.
Thank you to R.A. Williams and Whitefox publishing for my gifted copy, and to Love Books Tours for my spot on the tour!
𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲.
December 9, 2021
I totally see how this was marketed as being like Dracula and a hint of Indiana Jones. It is full of adventure and excitement with an eerie gothic atmosphere that draws you into a very intriguing plot. I was completely captivated by the immersive and striking writing.
It kicks off with a bang with the sinking of the Titanic, it was emotional and tense to read about. I was completely fixated. You then travel to various other locations around the world where the plot takes shape and other characters are brought into the mystery.
The main character Elle is fantastic! Witty, brave and highly intelligent. The romantic angle that slowly builds into the story was enjoyable to read and I loved the dark and mysterious Balthazar.
If you enjoy a story full of adventure mixed in with gothic horror and romance then this is the book for you. I cannot wait to read the next book in the trilogy.
It kicks off with a bang with the sinking of the Titanic, it was emotional and tense to read about. I was completely fixated. You then travel to various other locations around the world where the plot takes shape and other characters are brought into the mystery.
The main character Elle is fantastic! Witty, brave and highly intelligent. The romantic angle that slowly builds into the story was enjoyable to read and I loved the dark and mysterious Balthazar.
If you enjoy a story full of adventure mixed in with gothic horror and romance then this is the book for you. I cannot wait to read the next book in the trilogy.
November 19, 2022
I would not write this one down for an easy read. It felt like an exotic creation with all the cryptic words from various languages (German, French, and Spanish, among others); even the English words were quite intricate. Like one character said in the book (referencing something altogether different, of course), "I understand these words, but not their meaning." There were so many elements (historical events, artifacts, curious phrases), and I wanted to pause and learn more about them, to understand the context better and see how the author changed those to fit his creation; but that instinct warred with plunging ahead full speed to see where this all was leading.
I was snared from page one, where the author curiously mentioned some essay titled "The Gift" by Dr. Mauss in a French academic journal, describing his work along these lines, "...the giver of the gift does not merely give a physical gift, but also the soul of themselves. As a result, the gift indissolubly ties the giver to the recipient, creating a debt that must be repaid in kind. To not do so could have the gravest of consequences."
The descriptions are quite vivid (some examples: "Ringed with crusted sores, her mouth parted, revealing teeth like the jaws of a goliath tigerfish.", "Ashen and ribby, the fiend’s body wept foetid fluid from innumerable sores."); the writing style so fluent, the words so potent, that I felt like I was living the entire story. It's historical fiction combined with elements of the supernatural and horror. It starts with the RMS Titanic, but the events are modified with new characters and strange events. We focus on Eleanor as she sees a mysterious stranger onboard moments before the news of the ship's sinking is broadcast. Something urges her to follow him ("He was an unpretentiously bound book giving no inkling of what lay within its pages."). But that curiosity is ill-fated as she witnesses something so incomprehensible that it steers her life in a wholly different direction, to find this stranger and exact an explanation. As we follow Elle, we go through time jumps from one chapter to another, and the latter events are set against the shadows of world wars.
I definitely plan to re-read this one, but slower this time to absorb and enjoy it more.
I was snared from page one, where the author curiously mentioned some essay titled "The Gift" by Dr. Mauss in a French academic journal, describing his work along these lines, "...the giver of the gift does not merely give a physical gift, but also the soul of themselves. As a result, the gift indissolubly ties the giver to the recipient, creating a debt that must be repaid in kind. To not do so could have the gravest of consequences."
The descriptions are quite vivid (some examples: "Ringed with crusted sores, her mouth parted, revealing teeth like the jaws of a goliath tigerfish.", "Ashen and ribby, the fiend’s body wept foetid fluid from innumerable sores."); the writing style so fluent, the words so potent, that I felt like I was living the entire story. It's historical fiction combined with elements of the supernatural and horror. It starts with the RMS Titanic, but the events are modified with new characters and strange events. We focus on Eleanor as she sees a mysterious stranger onboard moments before the news of the ship's sinking is broadcast. Something urges her to follow him ("He was an unpretentiously bound book giving no inkling of what lay within its pages."). But that curiosity is ill-fated as she witnesses something so incomprehensible that it steers her life in a wholly different direction, to find this stranger and exact an explanation. As we follow Elle, we go through time jumps from one chapter to another, and the latter events are set against the shadows of world wars.
I definitely plan to re-read this one, but slower this time to absorb and enjoy it more.
November 15, 2022
The Gift Book #1: Eleanor by RA Williams
✳ Genre: Historical Thriller / adventure
✳ Synopsis:
14 April 1912, amidst the chaos of sinking Titanic, Eleanor Annenberg captivated by a stranger with dark black eyes. And starts following him into the hold of the ship and she witness a horrifying sight, mutilated bodies are floating everywhere and the stranger is leaning on an open sarcophagus, just before freezing Atlantic seawater sucked her under.
But the very stranger rescue her from drowning and in the process left his talisman behind. And Eleanor spends her whole life searching for that stranger and the things that she saw at the dreadful, tragic night.
✳ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨(4.5)
✳ Review:
. I am always been a fan of books like this, mixed with historical thriller, mysteries, horror. I mean what a thriller lover needs more than - a background like Titanic, mysterious character, mysterious creatures, mysterious runes, adventure on sea, finding shipwrecks, treasure hunting, finding meaning behind jumbled words, etc, etc.
. I really like this book, even though the pace is little bit slow. But I never feel bore and how the author beautifully uses the historical events in the plot is remarkable.
. Also the characters in the book are interesting, our main protagonist Eleanor aka Elle is a very strong character and her determination and bravery is admiring and makes it refreshing to follow her on her journey. And I'm very much ready for the next book, the next adventure to follow her with her new companions.
. Overall I absolutely like this book and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Especially to the people who love flims like "Indiana Jones" Like me.
✳ Genre: Historical Thriller / adventure
✳ Synopsis:
14 April 1912, amidst the chaos of sinking Titanic, Eleanor Annenberg captivated by a stranger with dark black eyes. And starts following him into the hold of the ship and she witness a horrifying sight, mutilated bodies are floating everywhere and the stranger is leaning on an open sarcophagus, just before freezing Atlantic seawater sucked her under.
But the very stranger rescue her from drowning and in the process left his talisman behind. And Eleanor spends her whole life searching for that stranger and the things that she saw at the dreadful, tragic night.
✳ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨(4.5)
✳ Review:
. I am always been a fan of books like this, mixed with historical thriller, mysteries, horror. I mean what a thriller lover needs more than - a background like Titanic, mysterious character, mysterious creatures, mysterious runes, adventure on sea, finding shipwrecks, treasure hunting, finding meaning behind jumbled words, etc, etc.
. I really like this book, even though the pace is little bit slow. But I never feel bore and how the author beautifully uses the historical events in the plot is remarkable.
. Also the characters in the book are interesting, our main protagonist Eleanor aka Elle is a very strong character and her determination and bravery is admiring and makes it refreshing to follow her on her journey. And I'm very much ready for the next book, the next adventure to follow her with her new companions.
. Overall I absolutely like this book and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Especially to the people who love flims like "Indiana Jones" Like me.
November 15, 2022
Totally Interesting
I always like to watch mystery series/movies, I don't try to read books from this genre but this book changed my impression of this genre, I always used to think mystery genres will be no fun. "Sorry" but after reading it. It's so much to read and this book will keep you on the edge to finish it.
If you're a beginner who wants to try this genre, you must go for this one for sure.
This book starts with Eleanor who is going on Titanic which is a sinking ship, unexpectedly she meets a man whose eyes are interesting and give some sort of energy, so she follows him she didn't know where she is going on and on, the path is kind of thrilling and filled with bodies. He is a stranger who, out of nowhere came and went out like vanished without a glimpse of him leaving behind, that's where the story starts where Eleanor is determined to find out about this stranger man and who is and all. The story is basically about how she is going to find this man who saved her life.
This story sets in historical parts it's kind of interesting to read the background of the characters and how it will lead them to meet each other. Kind of horror with a bit of love, thrilling, mystery sort of story this is. I like how the author included the maps in chapters of the book that will keep you going and going and get to know about Eleanor's journey.
I like the plot of the story it's very well written with simple storytelling that will give readers what is exactly happening in the book.
I always like to watch mystery series/movies, I don't try to read books from this genre but this book changed my impression of this genre, I always used to think mystery genres will be no fun. "Sorry" but after reading it. It's so much to read and this book will keep you on the edge to finish it.
If you're a beginner who wants to try this genre, you must go for this one for sure.
This book starts with Eleanor who is going on Titanic which is a sinking ship, unexpectedly she meets a man whose eyes are interesting and give some sort of energy, so she follows him she didn't know where she is going on and on, the path is kind of thrilling and filled with bodies. He is a stranger who, out of nowhere came and went out like vanished without a glimpse of him leaving behind, that's where the story starts where Eleanor is determined to find out about this stranger man and who is and all. The story is basically about how she is going to find this man who saved her life.
This story sets in historical parts it's kind of interesting to read the background of the characters and how it will lead them to meet each other. Kind of horror with a bit of love, thrilling, mystery sort of story this is. I like how the author included the maps in chapters of the book that will keep you going and going and get to know about Eleanor's journey.
I like the plot of the story it's very well written with simple storytelling that will give readers what is exactly happening in the book.
November 2, 2022
I don't remember enjoying any horror or mystery book as much as I enjoyed reading this one. This book just left me speechless. I have so many things to say about it, and yet I am not able to come up with the perfect words that can describe how amazing my reading experience was.
The Gift book 1 : Eleanor is a dark mystery tale of Eleanor and the gift she got the night her life was saved by a stranger. The year is 1912, a young Eleanor follows a stranger in the sinking Titanic, to find him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by corpses and mutilated bodies. Elle is saved that night, but the stranger leaves her an unintentional gift, and she embarks upon a journey to find out more about the stranger and the things she saw that night.
This book just engulfed me right after the first few pages. All credit for it goes to the author's writing style, with rich narration, having perfect word choices that created the perfect atmosphere and told the story in a marvelous way. The plot is so layered and spread out, that I was totally immersed in the story. The story is spread over many years, and many places.
I loved the elements of horror, suspense, mystery and adventure that this book presents. I gasped and got goosebumps many times, the book is really good, and I felt multiple emotions while reading it. Totally recommended!
Rating : 4.5 🌟
The Gift book 1 : Eleanor is a dark mystery tale of Eleanor and the gift she got the night her life was saved by a stranger. The year is 1912, a young Eleanor follows a stranger in the sinking Titanic, to find him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by corpses and mutilated bodies. Elle is saved that night, but the stranger leaves her an unintentional gift, and she embarks upon a journey to find out more about the stranger and the things she saw that night.
This book just engulfed me right after the first few pages. All credit for it goes to the author's writing style, with rich narration, having perfect word choices that created the perfect atmosphere and told the story in a marvelous way. The plot is so layered and spread out, that I was totally immersed in the story. The story is spread over many years, and many places.
I loved the elements of horror, suspense, mystery and adventure that this book presents. I gasped and got goosebumps many times, the book is really good, and I felt multiple emotions while reading it. Totally recommended!
Rating : 4.5 🌟
November 3, 2022
As it has been rightly said, a gift consists of not is done or given, but rather it is touted to be the intention of the doer or the giver.
And even if a gift is always something that is given without any intention of payback, more often than not, it can be seen to have a binding effect that intricates the two parties together.
The book, ‘The Gift’ by author RA Williams therefore sets precedence to the similar notion, ennumerating what all it takes and what it ensues that will compel the recipient and how everything comes at a certain cost.
During what can be stated as one of the most horrifying experiences of her life, our main protagonist, Eleanor encounters something that was not only unknown, but also had implications that would leave an imprint.
They say that when you are about to die, your entire life flashes before your eyes, but what happened with Elle was that she witnessed a glimpse inside the vortex, that would subsequently lead to having her embarking on a journey of discovery.
This can truly be one of those novels that doesn’t fit into any one single constraint of genre, but rather has elements of thriller, mystery, suspense, and so much more. Hence I am going to give this FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
And even if a gift is always something that is given without any intention of payback, more often than not, it can be seen to have a binding effect that intricates the two parties together.
The book, ‘The Gift’ by author RA Williams therefore sets precedence to the similar notion, ennumerating what all it takes and what it ensues that will compel the recipient and how everything comes at a certain cost.
During what can be stated as one of the most horrifying experiences of her life, our main protagonist, Eleanor encounters something that was not only unknown, but also had implications that would leave an imprint.
They say that when you are about to die, your entire life flashes before your eyes, but what happened with Elle was that she witnessed a glimpse inside the vortex, that would subsequently lead to having her embarking on a journey of discovery.
This can truly be one of those novels that doesn’t fit into any one single constraint of genre, but rather has elements of thriller, mystery, suspense, and so much more. Hence I am going to give this FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 1, 2022
This story begins with Titanic, the unsinkable ship and it's history. Some of us have heard about it, others would have read, but most of us has seen it with love of Jack and Rose. In this book the author comes up with a thrilling fantasy tale connecting the unspoken secret of human civilization.
The story mainly moves with and around Dr. Eleanor Annenberg. Just few hours about sinking there had occurred a horrendous scene in the G-Deck of Titanic for which our protagonist Ella was a witness, and moments before death she was saved by a mysterious stranger.
Who saved her and why?
Who is Balthasar?
What secret is hidden in the talisman of Balthasar?
What I said is just the first page there is a long journey through the coming pages, but let me stop myself let the readers discover the gift in this tale.
'Gifts are seldom free' - this sentence made me pick the book, but I really didn't know the author has packed an intriguing story in it. The book is not an easy read (for me) it is my longest read of this year, the time and place juggle made me read and reread some parts of the story. This is the first book of the trilogy and the author has charmed me with his dark brilliance. I just can't wait for the next book.
The story mainly moves with and around Dr. Eleanor Annenberg. Just few hours about sinking there had occurred a horrendous scene in the G-Deck of Titanic for which our protagonist Ella was a witness, and moments before death she was saved by a mysterious stranger.
Who saved her and why?
Who is Balthasar?
What secret is hidden in the talisman of Balthasar?
What I said is just the first page there is a long journey through the coming pages, but let me stop myself let the readers discover the gift in this tale.
'Gifts are seldom free' - this sentence made me pick the book, but I really didn't know the author has packed an intriguing story in it. The book is not an easy read (for me) it is my longest read of this year, the time and place juggle made me read and reread some parts of the story. This is the first book of the trilogy and the author has charmed me with his dark brilliance. I just can't wait for the next book.
November 11, 2022
Eleanor is a dark and gothic story that circles around Eleanor Annenberg. The story starts off at the epic Titanic ship, as Elanor travels to America. Amidst the chaos of the sinking Titanic, Eleanor chases her mysterious saviour and discovers a lot of dark doors and mysteries.
The story revolves around what happens after this and the mysteries that are to be unfolded. The writing style was easy to catch up with. Throughout the book, there is an element of suspense that keeps us hooked to the plot.
The plot is indeed very unique as it set in the past, during the Titanic era. Would love to appreciate the creativity in this story. I liked how the whole story flowed effortlessly. Sometimes, the story was fast-paced and I liked how it went.
It felt like a pretty long read, but it seemed necessary. Would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a mysterious thrilling read. This is the first book in this series and I am eagerly awaiting the sequel.
It has a sneak-peak of book 2.
The story revolves around what happens after this and the mysteries that are to be unfolded. The writing style was easy to catch up with. Throughout the book, there is an element of suspense that keeps us hooked to the plot.
The plot is indeed very unique as it set in the past, during the Titanic era. Would love to appreciate the creativity in this story. I liked how the whole story flowed effortlessly. Sometimes, the story was fast-paced and I liked how it went.
It felt like a pretty long read, but it seemed necessary. Would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a mysterious thrilling read. This is the first book in this series and I am eagerly awaiting the sequel.
It has a sneak-peak of book 2.
November 10, 2022
Reading this phenomenally worded thriller was a thrilling experience, for lack of a better word. 'Eleanor' was the first installment in a planned series. Set in the year 1912, the book's narrative was drenched in the aura of mystique and suspense that kept me bouncing at the edge of my seat. The entire setting of the Titanic sinking was haunting and eerie, adding to the book's suspense.
I absolutely loved the character arc of Elle and the way her character was penned. Her character was so real that for all I knew, Elle was a living, breathing human, and this book was not fiction but a biography.
The storyline was intriguing and engaging, which kept me flipping pages relentlessly. The diction was candid and lucid, making the words on paper come alive. Unsurprisingly, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this masterpiece and would undoubtedly recommend it.
I absolutely loved the character arc of Elle and the way her character was penned. Her character was so real that for all I knew, Elle was a living, breathing human, and this book was not fiction but a biography.
The storyline was intriguing and engaging, which kept me flipping pages relentlessly. The diction was candid and lucid, making the words on paper come alive. Unsurprisingly, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this masterpiece and would undoubtedly recommend it.
November 19, 2022
The book is set up in the past i.e. the year 1912.
Eleanor finds herself saving the life of a stranger that is surrounded around Titanic.
The stranger leaves a gift for Eleanor and that changes everything.
What was that gift?
Read to find out✨
The North Atlantic, 14 April 1912. Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies.
She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she’s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses.
This read was amazing and very captivating. Had a good time with it even though the genre is not my type. ☺
The vocabulary used is a little heavy which might make it a little difficult for beginners to read.
Def recommended 💖
*THIS BOOK HAD A MAP*
Eleanor finds herself saving the life of a stranger that is surrounded around Titanic.
The stranger leaves a gift for Eleanor and that changes everything.
What was that gift?
Read to find out✨
The North Atlantic, 14 April 1912. Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies.
She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she’s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses.
This read was amazing and very captivating. Had a good time with it even though the genre is not my type. ☺
The vocabulary used is a little heavy which might make it a little difficult for beginners to read.
Def recommended 💖
*THIS BOOK HAD A MAP*
November 10, 2022
THE GIFT {Book 1: Eleanor} by RA Williams
⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis:
Eleanor never knew what was coming when the storm hit. The gift. By the mysterious stranger was about to change her life forever. She had no idea what cost she would pay for the truth. Gifts are seldom free.
My thoughts:
This one was really intriguing to say the least. The connection to Titanic {my favourite movie ever!!} was such an unique idea. There was a bit of everything, horror, romance, thrill and adventure. The vibe and the thrill created by the author was really cool. Kept me guessing and on my toes. The way the story unveils and the perfect amount of suspense is really commendable. I loved the way the characters are written. Makes them so relatable.
The plot was indulging, the twists were unpredictable. Really looking for the read the next entries in this amazing trilogy.
I would definitely recommend this one to all the thriller lovers. Dig in!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis:
Eleanor never knew what was coming when the storm hit. The gift. By the mysterious stranger was about to change her life forever. She had no idea what cost she would pay for the truth. Gifts are seldom free.
My thoughts:
This one was really intriguing to say the least. The connection to Titanic {my favourite movie ever!!} was such an unique idea. There was a bit of everything, horror, romance, thrill and adventure. The vibe and the thrill created by the author was really cool. Kept me guessing and on my toes. The way the story unveils and the perfect amount of suspense is really commendable. I loved the way the characters are written. Makes them so relatable.
The plot was indulging, the twists were unpredictable. Really looking for the read the next entries in this amazing trilogy.
I would definitely recommend this one to all the thriller lovers. Dig in!!
February 9, 2022
Book : The Gift (Book 1 : Eleanor)
Author : RA Williams
A dark, gritty, and compelling novel that is both devastating and terrifying. This is an engrossing book that will captivate you from the first page. It took me a long time to finish the book, but once I did, I was blown away. This one stands out from the rest of the books I've read so far, and it left me speechless.
The first volume picks up on April 14th, 1912, with Eleanor Annenberg aboard the Titanic. The atmosphere is powerful, dark, and scary, and it's written masterfully.
She glimpses the eyes of a stranger amid the turmoil of the sinking Titanic and is immediately fascinated. She follows him down into the hold as the ship buckles around them and finds him resting over an open sarcophagus surrounded by mangled dead. Before she's swept into a vortex of cold water and half-devoured corpses, she only gets a glimpse of what's inside.
Elle is rescued from the ocean, but the stranger she encountered - and the truths she discovered - are lost. He does, however, unintentionally give her a gift, one that draws Elle into a world of ancient horrors, ferocious hunts, and human prey in order to discover the man who saved her that fateful night.
Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life as she travels from trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the coast of Honduras, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of London's Highgate Cemetery. What, though, is the price? After all, gifts are rarely given away for no cost.
'The Gift' is a great blend of horror, romance, and adventure with a rich historical backdrop.The plot contains some surprising twists and suspense, keeping the reader guessing until the finish. It's one of those books that draws you into the lives of the characters and left you wanting more, lingering over the scenes and idea for days after you've grudgingly finished reading.
The author's plot development is impressive.
The book's characters are well described, making it easy to imagine them. This is my first read by RA Williams and I'm blown away by his smooth & intriguing writing style. All i can say is this is a wholesome book and i can't wait anymore for the upcoming parts of this trilogy. Highly recommended. 🔥
Author : RA Williams
A dark, gritty, and compelling novel that is both devastating and terrifying. This is an engrossing book that will captivate you from the first page. It took me a long time to finish the book, but once I did, I was blown away. This one stands out from the rest of the books I've read so far, and it left me speechless.
The first volume picks up on April 14th, 1912, with Eleanor Annenberg aboard the Titanic. The atmosphere is powerful, dark, and scary, and it's written masterfully.
She glimpses the eyes of a stranger amid the turmoil of the sinking Titanic and is immediately fascinated. She follows him down into the hold as the ship buckles around them and finds him resting over an open sarcophagus surrounded by mangled dead. Before she's swept into a vortex of cold water and half-devoured corpses, she only gets a glimpse of what's inside.
Elle is rescued from the ocean, but the stranger she encountered - and the truths she discovered - are lost. He does, however, unintentionally give her a gift, one that draws Elle into a world of ancient horrors, ferocious hunts, and human prey in order to discover the man who saved her that fateful night.
Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life as she travels from trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the coast of Honduras, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of London's Highgate Cemetery. What, though, is the price? After all, gifts are rarely given away for no cost.
'The Gift' is a great blend of horror, romance, and adventure with a rich historical backdrop.The plot contains some surprising twists and suspense, keeping the reader guessing until the finish. It's one of those books that draws you into the lives of the characters and left you wanting more, lingering over the scenes and idea for days after you've grudgingly finished reading.
The author's plot development is impressive.
The book's characters are well described, making it easy to imagine them. This is my first read by RA Williams and I'm blown away by his smooth & intriguing writing style. All i can say is this is a wholesome book and i can't wait anymore for the upcoming parts of this trilogy. Highly recommended. 🔥
November 15, 2022
The Gift Book #1: Eleanor by RA Williams
✳ Genre: Historical Thriller / adventure
✳ Synopsis:
14 April 1912, amidst the chaos of sinking Titanic, Eleanor Annenberg captivated by a stranger with dark black eyes. And starts following him into the hold of the ship and she witness a horrifying sight, mutilated bodies are floating everywhere and the stranger is leaning on an open sarcophagus, just before freezing Atlantic seawater sucked her under.
But the very stranger rescue her from drowning and in the process left his talisman behind. And Eleanor spends her whole life searching for that stranger and the things that she saw at the dreadful, tragic night.
✳ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨(4.5)
✳ Review:
. I am always been a fan of books like this, mixed with historical thriller, mysteries, horror. I mean what a thriller lover needs more than - a background like Titanic, mysterious character, mysterious creatures, mysterious runes, adventure on sea, finding shipwrecks, treasure hunting, finding meaning behind jumbled words, etc, etc.
. I really like this book, even though the pace is little bit slow. But I never feel bore and how the author beautifully uses the historical events in the plot is remarkable.
. Also the characters in the book are interesting, our main protagonist Eleanor aka Elle is a very strong character and her determination and bravery is admiring and makes it refreshing to follow her on her journey. And I'm very much ready for the next book, the next adventure to follow her with her new companions.
. Overall I absolutely like this book and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Especially to the people who love flims like "Indiana Jones" Like me.
✳ Genre: Historical Thriller / adventure
✳ Synopsis:
14 April 1912, amidst the chaos of sinking Titanic, Eleanor Annenberg captivated by a stranger with dark black eyes. And starts following him into the hold of the ship and she witness a horrifying sight, mutilated bodies are floating everywhere and the stranger is leaning on an open sarcophagus, just before freezing Atlantic seawater sucked her under.
But the very stranger rescue her from drowning and in the process left his talisman behind. And Eleanor spends her whole life searching for that stranger and the things that she saw at the dreadful, tragic night.
✳ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨(4.5)
✳ Review:
. I am always been a fan of books like this, mixed with historical thriller, mysteries, horror. I mean what a thriller lover needs more than - a background like Titanic, mysterious character, mysterious creatures, mysterious runes, adventure on sea, finding shipwrecks, treasure hunting, finding meaning behind jumbled words, etc, etc.
. I really like this book, even though the pace is little bit slow. But I never feel bore and how the author beautifully uses the historical events in the plot is remarkable.
. Also the characters in the book are interesting, our main protagonist Eleanor aka Elle is a very strong character and her determination and bravery is admiring and makes it refreshing to follow her on her journey. And I'm very much ready for the next book, the next adventure to follow her with her new companions.
. Overall I absolutely like this book and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Especially to the people who love flims like "Indiana Jones" Like me.
December 1, 2022
THE GIFT
Book 1: ELEANOR.
by
RA Williams.
The North Atlantic, 14 April 1912. Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies. She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she’s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses.
Elle is pulled out of the water, but the stranger – and the secrets she stumbled upon – are lost. Unintentionally, however, he leaves her a gift; one so compelling that Elle embarks on a journey that pulls her into a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey to find the man who saved her that fateful night.
From trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the Honduran coast, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of Highgate Cemetery in London, Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost? Gifts, after all, are seldom free.
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This book has a map 🗺️! It begins in the year 1912 when the infamous ship, the titanic, sank. There's a girl named Eleanor (the title name) who receives a gift from a stranger. The rest of the story follows.
It is not an easy read with respect to language but once you pass the initial hurdle, it's totally engrossing. Mystery, suspence & horror, it's all in one.
The author believes when one gives someone a gift, he parts, present a part of his soul & there are no free lunches in this world so if we accept a gift, we have to give/ part away with one too. It's n interesting concept & the story follows it totally.
A fresh, innovative & engaging plot. This is book 1 of the trilogy.
#thegift #thegifteleanor #eleanor
October 27, 2022
We all are very much familiar to the popular line,"The first impression is the last impression"- the cover pic. It gives me the true feelings of the line. The cover pic is very much attractive and eye pleasing and the title gives you a hint about the summery of the book.
As a story, the book begins on April 14, 1912. Eleanor Annenberg was traveling on the Titanic. This is a scary and suspenseful story. This is the first part of a trilogy.
Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger as the Titanic sinks and is immediately fascinated. As the delivery starts shaking around them, he follows her into the stable and discovers her crouched over an open sarcophagus surrounded by dismembered corpses.
He leaves him with a skill so fascinating that Eli sets out on a quest to find the man who saved him that fateful night that leads the man into a world of ancient horrors to discover.The Gift' is a great blend of horror, romance and adventure with a rich historical background. The plot has some surprising twists and suspense that keeps the reader guessing till the end. It's one of those books that draws you into the lives of the characters and leaves you wanting more, lingering with the scenes and ideas for days after you've desperately finished reading.
The author's plot development is impressive.
The characters in the book are well described, which makes them easy to imagine. This is my first read by RA Williams and I was blown away by his smooth and intriguing writing style. All I can say is this is a wholesome book and I can't wait for the upcoming parts of this trilogy.
The language is also very simple and lucid and easy to understand.Very much pleased to read this book and also want to thank author for this great book.
As a story, the book begins on April 14, 1912. Eleanor Annenberg was traveling on the Titanic. This is a scary and suspenseful story. This is the first part of a trilogy.
Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger as the Titanic sinks and is immediately fascinated. As the delivery starts shaking around them, he follows her into the stable and discovers her crouched over an open sarcophagus surrounded by dismembered corpses.
He leaves him with a skill so fascinating that Eli sets out on a quest to find the man who saved him that fateful night that leads the man into a world of ancient horrors to discover.The Gift' is a great blend of horror, romance and adventure with a rich historical background. The plot has some surprising twists and suspense that keeps the reader guessing till the end. It's one of those books that draws you into the lives of the characters and leaves you wanting more, lingering with the scenes and ideas for days after you've desperately finished reading.
The author's plot development is impressive.
The characters in the book are well described, which makes them easy to imagine. This is my first read by RA Williams and I was blown away by his smooth and intriguing writing style. All I can say is this is a wholesome book and I can't wait for the upcoming parts of this trilogy.
The language is also very simple and lucid and easy to understand.Very much pleased to read this book and also want to thank author for this great book.
October 28, 2022
The book blew me away for several reasons, firstly the book has a sweet back cover and the opening is really quirky and adorable. And just reading the index will tell you how lovely and fancy the book is going to be. A poignant emotion will be evoked and the beautiful description of the poignant language at every moment is capable of creating a situation in which any reader becomes enthralled. The book as a story that beginnings on fourteenth April,1912.Eleanor Annenberg was going on Titanic. It's a frightfulness and sensational story.It is the initial segment of the set of three.
Annenberg meets a more unusual's eyes when the Titanic is sinking and is correct now excited. She follows him into the keep as the convey begins to shake around them and finds him slouched over an open stone casket encompassed through dismantled bodies.
Being a huge fan of horror/mystery genre, I read numerous books on the same but very few of them are intriguing till the last page. The problem with this genre is the book starts getting monotonous and the events start being repetitive. Fortunately and I am glad, this is not the case with The Gift (Book 1 : Eleanor) .
Moreover, the simplicity of the language and the brilliance of the words show the expression of the novel ideas of the author. Moreover, the amount of knowledge that the author has to accumulate to write the book is clear in the author's pen. And I can say with confidence that you will not be disappointed if you read the book.
The scenes and the plot development have surprised me a lot. It's a serious reading and every genuine reader should read this book. Please go for this.
Hurry up get it for yourself.....
Annenberg meets a more unusual's eyes when the Titanic is sinking and is correct now excited. She follows him into the keep as the convey begins to shake around them and finds him slouched over an open stone casket encompassed through dismantled bodies.
Being a huge fan of horror/mystery genre, I read numerous books on the same but very few of them are intriguing till the last page. The problem with this genre is the book starts getting monotonous and the events start being repetitive. Fortunately and I am glad, this is not the case with The Gift (Book 1 : Eleanor) .
Moreover, the simplicity of the language and the brilliance of the words show the expression of the novel ideas of the author. Moreover, the amount of knowledge that the author has to accumulate to write the book is clear in the author's pen. And I can say with confidence that you will not be disappointed if you read the book.
The scenes and the plot development have surprised me a lot. It's a serious reading and every genuine reader should read this book. Please go for this.
Hurry up get it for yourself.....
November 6, 2022
The Gift Book 1 : Eleanor written by R.A. William is a dark, gritty and compelling novel that is both devastating and terrifying. The story begins on 14th April, 1912 The Atlantic Ocean, a young lady, Eleanor Annenberg is on board the Titanic. The night when the unsinkable ship sank. Amid of the Chaos of the sinking Titanic, Eleanor meets a stranger and finds herself drawn to him. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds an array of bodies all mutilated but before she get to bottom of the horrific discovery, she gets sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine, fighting for her life as the ship sinks.
Eleanor is rescued from the freezing water, but the stranger she encountered and the secrets she stumbled upon- are lost. However, Unintentionally, he leaves her a Gift that is so alluring that Eleanor sets out on a journey to find the man who saved her that frightful night, which pulled her into a world of ancient evils, ruthless hunters and human prey. The book spans over many years and over various locations as Eleanor attempts to find out the truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost? Gifts are seldom free..
This is such a wonderful book which is structured and narrated astonishingly with compelling characterizations and scenes. I was completely gripped with the story and was totally involved in the protagonist's journey of finding truth. There are some unexpected twists and suspense which will keep you guessing until the end. This book is a perfect blend of horror, romance and adventure that is enriched in history. Overall I really enjoyed reading this book and definitely recommend it to all.
Enjoy Reading..
Eleanor is rescued from the freezing water, but the stranger she encountered and the secrets she stumbled upon- are lost. However, Unintentionally, he leaves her a Gift that is so alluring that Eleanor sets out on a journey to find the man who saved her that frightful night, which pulled her into a world of ancient evils, ruthless hunters and human prey. The book spans over many years and over various locations as Eleanor attempts to find out the truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost? Gifts are seldom free..
This is such a wonderful book which is structured and narrated astonishingly with compelling characterizations and scenes. I was completely gripped with the story and was totally involved in the protagonist's journey of finding truth. There are some unexpected twists and suspense which will keep you guessing until the end. This book is a perfect blend of horror, romance and adventure that is enriched in history. Overall I really enjoyed reading this book and definitely recommend it to all.
Enjoy Reading..
November 14, 2022
I have a UNIQUE obsession with horror. I never miss a horror movie, love reading about true haunted houses, anything remotely scary will immediately reel me in. To top it all, I enjoy ancient history as well. And well, the blurb of this particular book mentioning a sarcophagus and The 'Unsinkable' Titanic in one single paragraph had me nose diving into the plot.
Eleanor Annenberg is in her first class bedroom when she hears her mother knocking on the door, frantically telling her to gear up as the ship is sinking. They make way to the front deck only to find other passengers suiting up to get into lifeboats. Amidst all this mayhem, Eleanor spots a stranger in the crowd and almost out of pure curiosity, follows up down to the lower decks where icy water is gurgling in. She finds herself among gutted human bodies floating around. Almost on the brink of drowning, she is hauled back into consciousness by the same stranger who vanishes leaving his locket clutched in her fist. Eleanor reaches safe ground but finds herself drawn towards uncovering the truth behind the sarcophagus and her savior, Balthazar.
This turned out to be my perfect Halloween read. The plot starts from The ship and travels around multiple destinations as the protagonist tries to excavate the truth behind her unintentional gift. To be very honest, what the book requires from you is a certain magnitude of patience. Its not nimble paced, instead explored in an unhurried fashion to let the gravity of the dread settle in. Graphical location maps before certain chapters were a blissful add to the reading experience.
Eleanor Annenberg is in her first class bedroom when she hears her mother knocking on the door, frantically telling her to gear up as the ship is sinking. They make way to the front deck only to find other passengers suiting up to get into lifeboats. Amidst all this mayhem, Eleanor spots a stranger in the crowd and almost out of pure curiosity, follows up down to the lower decks where icy water is gurgling in. She finds herself among gutted human bodies floating around. Almost on the brink of drowning, she is hauled back into consciousness by the same stranger who vanishes leaving his locket clutched in her fist. Eleanor reaches safe ground but finds herself drawn towards uncovering the truth behind the sarcophagus and her savior, Balthazar.
This turned out to be my perfect Halloween read. The plot starts from The ship and travels around multiple destinations as the protagonist tries to excavate the truth behind her unintentional gift. To be very honest, what the book requires from you is a certain magnitude of patience. Its not nimble paced, instead explored in an unhurried fashion to let the gravity of the dread settle in. Graphical location maps before certain chapters were a blissful add to the reading experience.
January 22, 2022
‘The Gift’ begins on board the Titanic on April 14th, 1912, the night the infamous ship sank. Eleanor Anneberg meets a stranger and finds herself drawn to him. Following him, she finds an array of bodies all mutilated but before she can get to the bottom of the horrific discovery, she is drawn into the freezing waters of the South Atlantic, fighting for her life as the Titanic sinks.
Much of it for the first part of the book takes place on the Titanic although it is more of a backdrop to what is essentially the plot in the book and is still referenced throughout as the horrors of what happened lives on in her and others around her. The incident at the Titanic sets up the rest of the story as Eleanor sets sail on another journey, this time to find the man who saved her from the waters on that horrific night. All she has is her memories and the gift that was unintentionally left behind that night.
The book spans over many years and over various locations as Ellie attempts to find out the truth about the man who saved her. But she finds herself out of depth and on the upmost dangerous journey. I was intrigued to find out what secrets he hiding was hiding that night and what those mutilated bodies a cause of.
A dark, gritty and compelling read that is both devastating and haunting. A gripping book that will have you hooked from page one. I found myself unable to put the book down and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this brilliant new series. ‘The Gift’ is a perfect blend of horror, romance and adventure that is enriched in history.
Much of it for the first part of the book takes place on the Titanic although it is more of a backdrop to what is essentially the plot in the book and is still referenced throughout as the horrors of what happened lives on in her and others around her. The incident at the Titanic sets up the rest of the story as Eleanor sets sail on another journey, this time to find the man who saved her from the waters on that horrific night. All she has is her memories and the gift that was unintentionally left behind that night.
The book spans over many years and over various locations as Ellie attempts to find out the truth about the man who saved her. But she finds herself out of depth and on the upmost dangerous journey. I was intrigued to find out what secrets he hiding was hiding that night and what those mutilated bodies a cause of.
A dark, gritty and compelling read that is both devastating and haunting. A gripping book that will have you hooked from page one. I found myself unable to put the book down and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this brilliant new series. ‘The Gift’ is a perfect blend of horror, romance and adventure that is enriched in history.
October 26, 2022
Eleanor Annenberg is on board the Titanic on April fourteenth, 1912, when the primary volume starts. The composing is splendid, and the mind-set areas of strength for is, and startling. Despite the fact that Elle is saved from the water, the uncommon individual she met and the real factors she learned are neglected.
The book as a story that beginnings on fourteenth April,1912.Eleanor Annenberg was going on Titanic. It's a frightfulness and sensational story.It is the initial segment of the set of three.
Annenberg meets a more unusual's eyes when the Titanic is sinking and is correct now excited. She follows him into the keep as the convey begins to shake around them and finds him slouched over an open stone casket encompassed through dismantled bodies.
This is a fabulous book. This writer is so great - this book is astonishingly composed, with a totally convincing storyline that is amazingly unpleasant. A direct, enjoyably astute on occasion, with convincing portrayals, and scenes. One of those accounts maneuvers you into the characters' lives and leaves you needing more, considering the scenes and reason for quite a long time after you've hesitantly turned the last page. I truly want to explain all that I love about this book, yet I figure the most effective way to share what I'm feeling for the book right presently is to prescribe it to everybody I know.
I'm truly anticipating see a greater amount of this creator's imagination in the following piece of the set of three.
The book as a story that beginnings on fourteenth April,1912.Eleanor Annenberg was going on Titanic. It's a frightfulness and sensational story.It is the initial segment of the set of three.
Annenberg meets a more unusual's eyes when the Titanic is sinking and is correct now excited. She follows him into the keep as the convey begins to shake around them and finds him slouched over an open stone casket encompassed through dismantled bodies.
This is a fabulous book. This writer is so great - this book is astonishingly composed, with a totally convincing storyline that is amazingly unpleasant. A direct, enjoyably astute on occasion, with convincing portrayals, and scenes. One of those accounts maneuvers you into the characters' lives and leaves you needing more, considering the scenes and reason for quite a long time after you've hesitantly turned the last page. I truly want to explain all that I love about this book, yet I figure the most effective way to share what I'm feeling for the book right presently is to prescribe it to everybody I know.
I'm truly anticipating see a greater amount of this creator's imagination in the following piece of the set of three.
October 28, 2022
The book reached me specially packed. I had the complete opposite feeling after reading the kind of book thought it might be. But in any case, the author's pen deserves praise. And it's a pity that I don't voice his description before reading this book because it greatly reduces my desire to read it. After reading the first two pages of this book, I got a distinct excitement that made me swallow the entire book . I must say that when I first opened this book, I had no idea what was within, and it rather shook my world. It is quite nicely written and captivating right away. What a wonderful book to read. Before spending my time in this book, I read a few reviews, and I'm happy I did.
'The Gift' is a great blend of horror, romance, and adventure with a rich historical backdrop.The plot contains some surprising twists and suspense, keeping the reader guessing until the finish. It's one of those books that draws you into the lives of the characters and left you wanting more, lingering over the scenes and idea for days after you've grudgingly finished reading. The author's plot development is impressive.
Whether you are a horror/mystery book fan or not. You must read this book. I am sure you will like this book Overall, I liked the book .The title is quite appropriate. The writing style of the book is interesting. It's my best read so far, I absolutely loved every page of it. Of course I would recommend this book to all readers...
Outstanding Read.....
Overall If you want to read a wonderful story then this book is for you.....
'The Gift' is a great blend of horror, romance, and adventure with a rich historical backdrop.The plot contains some surprising twists and suspense, keeping the reader guessing until the finish. It's one of those books that draws you into the lives of the characters and left you wanting more, lingering over the scenes and idea for days after you've grudgingly finished reading. The author's plot development is impressive.
Whether you are a horror/mystery book fan or not. You must read this book. I am sure you will like this book Overall, I liked the book .The title is quite appropriate. The writing style of the book is interesting. It's my best read so far, I absolutely loved every page of it. Of course I would recommend this book to all readers...
Outstanding Read.....
Overall If you want to read a wonderful story then this book is for you.....
October 31, 2022
💫𝐵🄾🄾🄺 🅁🄴🅅🄸🄴🅆💫
• 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 Name:- "The Gift Book 1: Eleanor"
• Author'𝓈 Name:-"RA Williams"
• 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓉-𝒦𝒾𝓃𝒹𝓁𝑒 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓅𝒶𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀
𝒶𝓋𝒶𝒾𝓁𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒜𝓂𝒶𝓏𝑜𝓃.
• publisher: Whitefox Publishing Ltd.
• pages: 443🗒️
•𝐿𝒶𝓃𝑔𝓊𝒶𝑔𝑒: 𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓁𝒾𝓈𝒽
•𝑅𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈-⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌸
The Gift is a wonderfully addictive adventure story that draws the reader in from the very beginning. The book was excellently plotted and I loved the slow-paced unraveling of the mystery.Author's writing style is gorgeous and the various places really come alive. The writing was very compelling and I found myself getting sucked deeper into this gothic story. The story gave me Dracula vibes and it was the perfect book to get lost in a dark and stormy evening.
The story is told in a very clever way, the plot is explored in parts at different places and times which keeps the reader hooked. I don't want to go into too much detail here because I don't want to spoil anything, what I will say this is most definitely a page turner.
We have a special glimpse of a lush historical adventure that is on par with gothic horror as it is the story of a lost love.
I didn't want the book to end and I'm looking forward to the next book in the trilogy!
🪴The book cover is good.It is beautifully designed with a nice theme and the title exactly describes.
🪴The other characters in the book are so important to make the story interesting.They are well developed and perfectly executed.
🪴It is a short read of around 400 pages.
🪴ᵀʰᵉ ˡᵃⁿᵍᵘᵃᵍᵉ ᵘˢᵉᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ᵇᵒᵒᵏ ⁱˢ ˢⁱᵐᵖˡᵉ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵉᵃˢʸ ᵗᵒ ᵘⁿᵈᵉʳˢᵗᵃⁿᵈ.
🆃🅷🅰🅽🅺🆂 🆈🅾🆄 😊
• 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 Name:- "The Gift Book 1: Eleanor"
• Author'𝓈 Name:-"RA Williams"
• 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓉-𝒦𝒾𝓃𝒹𝓁𝑒 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓅𝒶𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀
𝒶𝓋𝒶𝒾𝓁𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒜𝓂𝒶𝓏𝑜𝓃.
• publisher: Whitefox Publishing Ltd.
• pages: 443🗒️
•𝐿𝒶𝓃𝑔𝓊𝒶𝑔𝑒: 𝐸𝓃𝑔𝓁𝒾𝓈𝒽
•𝑅𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈-⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌸
The Gift is a wonderfully addictive adventure story that draws the reader in from the very beginning. The book was excellently plotted and I loved the slow-paced unraveling of the mystery.Author's writing style is gorgeous and the various places really come alive. The writing was very compelling and I found myself getting sucked deeper into this gothic story. The story gave me Dracula vibes and it was the perfect book to get lost in a dark and stormy evening.
The story is told in a very clever way, the plot is explored in parts at different places and times which keeps the reader hooked. I don't want to go into too much detail here because I don't want to spoil anything, what I will say this is most definitely a page turner.
We have a special glimpse of a lush historical adventure that is on par with gothic horror as it is the story of a lost love.
I didn't want the book to end and I'm looking forward to the next book in the trilogy!
🪴The book cover is good.It is beautifully designed with a nice theme and the title exactly describes.
🪴The other characters in the book are so important to make the story interesting.They are well developed and perfectly executed.
🪴It is a short read of around 400 pages.
🪴ᵀʰᵉ ˡᵃⁿᵍᵘᵃᵍᵉ ᵘˢᵉᵈ ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ᵇᵒᵒᵏ ⁱˢ ˢⁱᵐᵖˡᵉ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵉᵃˢʸ ᵗᵒ ᵘⁿᵈᵉʳˢᵗᵃⁿᵈ.
🆃🅷🅰🅽🅺🆂 🆈🅾🆄 😊
November 12, 2022
After finishing a heavy and dark read, I needed an emotionally satisfying read so i picked up this book: The Gift- Elenor by RA William and what a gorgeous book!
From trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the Honduran coast, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of Highgate Cemetery in London, Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost?
Dive into a staggering tale of woman who embarks on a journey that pulls her into a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey to find the man who saved her that fateful night.
The writing is stimulating and fast paced moreover it's presented beautifully as well making you turn the page at warp speed. The author has done a commendable job,I didn't know where RA Williams would take the story next, and as the story naturally unfolded I was stupified. It gave me chills, the words and world building is so profound and I was lost in a mind bending spell. I applaud the author for this creating this absorbing world i have never come across anything like this.
Elle's story will stay with me forever, and thank you RA Williams for writing such a beautiful book. Overall the book as a whole evoke rollercoaster of emotions, with stirring narrative that stays with you. If you love reading adventures and mysteries or looking for a change after a long and heavy read grab this book right now.
From trench warfare at Cape Helles in 1915 to a shipwreck in the tropical shallows off the Honduran coast, from a lost mine beneath the towering Externsteine in a Germany on the verge of war to the gothic crypts of Highgate Cemetery in London, Elle gets closer to a truth she has sought for most of her life. But at what cost?
Dive into a staggering tale of woman who embarks on a journey that pulls her into a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey to find the man who saved her that fateful night.
The writing is stimulating and fast paced moreover it's presented beautifully as well making you turn the page at warp speed. The author has done a commendable job,I didn't know where RA Williams would take the story next, and as the story naturally unfolded I was stupified. It gave me chills, the words and world building is so profound and I was lost in a mind bending spell. I applaud the author for this creating this absorbing world i have never come across anything like this.
Elle's story will stay with me forever, and thank you RA Williams for writing such a beautiful book. Overall the book as a whole evoke rollercoaster of emotions, with stirring narrative that stays with you. If you love reading adventures and mysteries or looking for a change after a long and heavy read grab this book right now.
November 15, 2022
Bookname:The gift book 1 Eleanor
Pages:443
Genre:Mystery
The story revolves around Eleanor Annenberg, a woman travelling to America with her parents on Titanic.Amidst the tumult of the sinking Titanic young Eleanor sees a man and follows him .She follows him down to the hold and is horrified to see the mutilated bodies and she discovers something that makes her shock but before she could react she is swept out by a wave of cold water.Her life was saved but the stranger gave her a gift that had such a mystery that she embarks upon a journey to find the stranger.What was the gift?why did the stranger give her that gift in such a situation?are there any mystery ?what did she discover that cursed night?what is the answer that she is searching?
I loved this book.This is the type of book that I really enjoy sinking my teeth into.The story grabbed me from the very beginning and it's taut pacing made me want to turn the pages This book is as good as all the hype and it didn't fall short of my expectation.The writing style is what we call top notch.Initially I was having problem connecting to the book because of its arduous vocabulary. I would suggest this book for advanced readers and not beginners .It had all the elememts of horror,suspensea and mystery. The expertly crafted plot ,the truly Unforgettable characters ,the heart pounding mystery and the enticing storyline all together makes this book an exceptional read.I will be eagerly waiting for thr upcoming parts of this triology.
Pages:443
Genre:Mystery
The story revolves around Eleanor Annenberg, a woman travelling to America with her parents on Titanic.Amidst the tumult of the sinking Titanic young Eleanor sees a man and follows him .She follows him down to the hold and is horrified to see the mutilated bodies and she discovers something that makes her shock but before she could react she is swept out by a wave of cold water.Her life was saved but the stranger gave her a gift that had such a mystery that she embarks upon a journey to find the stranger.What was the gift?why did the stranger give her that gift in such a situation?are there any mystery ?what did she discover that cursed night?what is the answer that she is searching?
I loved this book.This is the type of book that I really enjoy sinking my teeth into.The story grabbed me from the very beginning and it's taut pacing made me want to turn the pages This book is as good as all the hype and it didn't fall short of my expectation.The writing style is what we call top notch.Initially I was having problem connecting to the book because of its arduous vocabulary. I would suggest this book for advanced readers and not beginners .It had all the elememts of horror,suspensea and mystery. The expertly crafted plot ,the truly Unforgettable characters ,the heart pounding mystery and the enticing storyline all together makes this book an exceptional read.I will be eagerly waiting for thr upcoming parts of this triology.
November 1, 2022
"An engrossing and multifaceted tale of blood-chilling horror and epic adventure across time and continents, of one woman's bravery, determination and, above all, love."
The Gift is a dark and intriguing story that follows Eleanor Annenberg. While traveling back to America with her parents aboard the Titanic, Eleanor is captivated by a mysterious stranger. She follows him to the very depths of the ship where he uncovers an ancient coffin. There are corpses everywhere and Eleanor only catches a glimpse of what's inside of her before she's swept away,When she wakes up she is pulled from the water and has a chance to survive that dreadful night. The events of Titanic leave Eleanor with a lot of questions and she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth - who was the man who saved her and what was the evil that killed and disfigured people?The journey will take him from the tropical shallows off Honduras to a lost mine in Germany. Will she be able to uncover the truth and will it cost her?
It was so interesting to read! It's 100% right up my alley. It really gave me the nostalgic vibes of the movies I loved as a kid (albeit a lot more sinister), The Goonies and Indiana Zone. Along with this there is an eerie Gothic feel all around. Liked it
The way of telling the story is excellent. From the first page the narrative completely captures you and makes you feel like you are there.
The Gift is a beautifully written gothic adventure and it is immersive and terrifying.
Thanks you ✨
The Gift is a dark and intriguing story that follows Eleanor Annenberg. While traveling back to America with her parents aboard the Titanic, Eleanor is captivated by a mysterious stranger. She follows him to the very depths of the ship where he uncovers an ancient coffin. There are corpses everywhere and Eleanor only catches a glimpse of what's inside of her before she's swept away,When she wakes up she is pulled from the water and has a chance to survive that dreadful night. The events of Titanic leave Eleanor with a lot of questions and she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth - who was the man who saved her and what was the evil that killed and disfigured people?The journey will take him from the tropical shallows off Honduras to a lost mine in Germany. Will she be able to uncover the truth and will it cost her?
It was so interesting to read! It's 100% right up my alley. It really gave me the nostalgic vibes of the movies I loved as a kid (albeit a lot more sinister), The Goonies and Indiana Zone. Along with this there is an eerie Gothic feel all around. Liked it
The way of telling the story is excellent. From the first page the narrative completely captures you and makes you feel like you are there.
The Gift is a beautifully written gothic adventure and it is immersive and terrifying.
Thanks you ✨
November 3, 2022
The name of the book is "THE GIFT" is written by RA.Williams who is great author and the story in this book is part of an adventure story which is very interesting. The story starts is aboard the titanic, where Elenaor is captivated by a stranger. And the person who searches for interesting story, i suggest that this the best story in point of me. It kicks off with a bang with the sinking pf the titanic, it was emotional and tense to read about. I was emotional while reading this book and I was completely stuck by reading that story. I love in reading the books which are very different i searched a lot books finally this book i loved. I was instantly drawn to Elle and her mysterious yet captivating rescuer who had such a profound effect in her and indeed her entire life thereafter. she is one of the most interesting character in the book in which after completion of reading the book sure u will go to know more about her. And in this story everything is equally parts as adventure, tale of last of love, horror, romantic love story. Ending of the book is very unexpected and interesting.And in this story she receives a gift from Balthasar.And the paragraphs are very interesting and excited to know more about the remaining story.
If you enjoy a story full of adventure mixed in with gothic horror and romance the this is the book for you. I am more excited to read more book written by RA.Williams.
If you enjoy a story full of adventure mixed in with gothic horror and romance the this is the book for you. I am more excited to read more book written by RA.Williams.
November 6, 2022
The Gift Book - Book 1 Eleanor
By R A Williams
Synopsis - Memory was a curse, yes, he thought, but it was also the greatest gift. Because if you lost memory you lost everything...
‘What power resides in the gift that causes its recipient to pay it back?’
These lines at the start of the book describe half of the story.
The story revolves around our main protagonist Eleanor Annenberg who was traversing on the North Atlantic on Titanic on 14th April, 1912. Most of us know what happened on the 14th of April 1912. Each and everyone who lost their lives on that night has a story. Eleanor got two Gifts on that night one was her miracle life and the other was given by the stranger who save her life. Eleanor was on the search for the person who gives her The Gift On that night. The story is full of suspense and fiction with nonfictional historical events which make the story more interesting. At first I was not getting the characters but later found them more interesting.
Review - The Author has done a marvellous job of bringing out an awesome story. The perfectly threaded storyline gives you ample of amusement, and surprises and deserves all the admiration from their reviewers. The language was a bit intricate for beginners as the book has some fancy vocabulary to make the book more tempting. The smooth flow of the narrative binds the reader. Although the author has weaved a unique plot by mixing various genres such as History, horror and Romance to make it more intriguing.
By R A Williams
Synopsis - Memory was a curse, yes, he thought, but it was also the greatest gift. Because if you lost memory you lost everything...
‘What power resides in the gift that causes its recipient to pay it back?’
These lines at the start of the book describe half of the story.
The story revolves around our main protagonist Eleanor Annenberg who was traversing on the North Atlantic on Titanic on 14th April, 1912. Most of us know what happened on the 14th of April 1912. Each and everyone who lost their lives on that night has a story. Eleanor got two Gifts on that night one was her miracle life and the other was given by the stranger who save her life. Eleanor was on the search for the person who gives her The Gift On that night. The story is full of suspense and fiction with nonfictional historical events which make the story more interesting. At first I was not getting the characters but later found them more interesting.
Review - The Author has done a marvellous job of bringing out an awesome story. The perfectly threaded storyline gives you ample of amusement, and surprises and deserves all the admiration from their reviewers. The language was a bit intricate for beginners as the book has some fancy vocabulary to make the book more tempting. The smooth flow of the narrative binds the reader. Although the author has weaved a unique plot by mixing various genres such as History, horror and Romance to make it more intriguing.
November 10, 2022
The author begins and ends the book with a beautiful touch of feel by the below wordings.
"In the end, nothing comes for free".
"Nothing remained but to fight".
"The Gift" is an intriguing story that follows Eleanor Annenberg, the protagonist and this is the first book of Gift Trilogy. While travelling back to America with her parents aboard the Titanic, Eleanor is captivated by a mysterious stranger. The story begins from there where he leaves a gift to her after the survival of that dreadful night in water. The events of Titanic raises lots of questions and Eleanor embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind it. Gifts are seldom free and so the suspense of the story lies in the cost of her journey that she made to solve it.
It was an adventurous read and worth reading it despite the length. The writing style is very admirable for its rich vocabulary. The ability to give the picturization in the reader's mind is really appreciable. The narrative part is excellent to reveal all the twists in the end. The character of the protagonist is crafted very well by the author. The plot is synchronized well and so it kept me indulged throughout the story. The Titanic touch in the book makes the read more intriguing. The entire plot of the story is filled with twists and turns that will keep the readers on the edge till the story ends. It's a perfect blend of adventure, horror, thrill and suspense.
"In the end, nothing comes for free".
"Nothing remained but to fight".
"The Gift" is an intriguing story that follows Eleanor Annenberg, the protagonist and this is the first book of Gift Trilogy. While travelling back to America with her parents aboard the Titanic, Eleanor is captivated by a mysterious stranger. The story begins from there where he leaves a gift to her after the survival of that dreadful night in water. The events of Titanic raises lots of questions and Eleanor embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind it. Gifts are seldom free and so the suspense of the story lies in the cost of her journey that she made to solve it.
It was an adventurous read and worth reading it despite the length. The writing style is very admirable for its rich vocabulary. The ability to give the picturization in the reader's mind is really appreciable. The narrative part is excellent to reveal all the twists in the end. The character of the protagonist is crafted very well by the author. The plot is synchronized well and so it kept me indulged throughout the story. The Titanic touch in the book makes the read more intriguing. The entire plot of the story is filled with twists and turns that will keep the readers on the edge till the story ends. It's a perfect blend of adventure, horror, thrill and suspense.
November 12, 2022
The Gift: Book 1 Elenor by RA WILLIAMS
Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies. She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she’s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses.
Elle is pulled out of the water, but the stranger – and the secrets she stumbled upon – are lost.
The storytelling is great, I could easily visualize some of the scenes in my mind's eye. Attention to detail in the plot,with character development, danger,mystery and suspense is remarkable.
All the aspects were well researched, it's evident from the first page. and everyone else in the plot had a place and they were put together incredibly. Elenor was such a well written character!
That's the highlight for me, character building mixed with plot twists. Everyone had a role to play, and I read each page with equal interest and attention.
Another commendable thing about the writing is there's undoubtedly the chilling tightly packed suspense and thriller aspects to storyline but at the same time the intrigue evoked with each turn of events which made this book a great read for me honestly i was so into the book, it felt real.
A complete package of thriller, , action made this a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read for me.
Amid the chaos of the sinking Titanic, a young Eleanor Annenberg meets the eyes of a stranger and is immediately captivated. As the ship buckles around them, she follows him down into the hold and finds him leaning over an open sarcophagus, surrounded by mutilated bodies. She catches but a glimpse of what lies within before she’s sucked into a maelstrom of freezing brine and half-devoured corpses.
Elle is pulled out of the water, but the stranger – and the secrets she stumbled upon – are lost.
The storytelling is great, I could easily visualize some of the scenes in my mind's eye. Attention to detail in the plot,with character development, danger,mystery and suspense is remarkable.
All the aspects were well researched, it's evident from the first page. and everyone else in the plot had a place and they were put together incredibly. Elenor was such a well written character!
That's the highlight for me, character building mixed with plot twists. Everyone had a role to play, and I read each page with equal interest and attention.
Another commendable thing about the writing is there's undoubtedly the chilling tightly packed suspense and thriller aspects to storyline but at the same time the intrigue evoked with each turn of events which made this book a great read for me honestly i was so into the book, it felt real.
A complete package of thriller, , action made this a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read for me.
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