Tangled Fates

by Ali Mignonne

Gustav Braun, former Nazi and physics professor at the University of Heidelberg, spent the better part of his life trying to unravel the mysteries of time. Now in the eighties, time was running out. So, when an eccentric French businesswoman showed up at his door with an invitation to a top-secret research facility in the Amazon Rainforest where some of the greatest minds in the world were solving humankind’s most elusive mysteries, he was unwittingly intrigued. But also skeptical as hell! He had never heard of this lady’s company, and her dazzling sales pitch seemed more like a theatrical performance than a business proposition. No, he pronounced. He would not go. He would stay home and continue his research alone, the same as he had done since he tragically lost the love of his life over a half-century ago.

Meanwhile, the fates of tribespeople in a remote village in the Rainforest, a Jewish widow in Texas, a dictator on his deathbed, and that beguiling businesswoman were hanging on what Gustav did next because, unbeknownst to them all, their fates had been irrevocably entangled since before they were born.

Tangled Fates will whisk you up and sweep you away to other times and places. You'll get lost in this spellbinding story of humans - the good, the bad, and the downright evil ones – and how they are all interconnected. You’ll be taken from a picturesque WWII-era German countryside to a lush and luxurious resort of sorts in the Amazon Rainforest, where dreams come true. Tangled Fates is visual, imaginative, and enthralling cover to cover.

Dammit, Gustav thought, despising himself for second-guessing his decision. What have I got to lose?

Genres: Horror, Historical Fiction

380 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2014

About the author

Born to teenage parents, Ali Mignonne’s childhood was brimming with youthful fun and energy. Add four younger siblings and a neighborhood crawling with kids, and she had the recipe for adventures day and night. Summers were spent playing elaborate games of hide-and-seek, conducting top-secret meetings in the playhouse, and ziplining through the trees in her creek-side backyard. Like so many beautiful things, it was a vibrant, charmed childhood tainted with life’s bitter realities. Untimely deaths, religious turmoil, a near-death experience, and a stroke when she was twenty shaped Ali’s character and destiny. From this beautiful, tragic beginning grew a powerful imagination and a drive to create worlds that capture that childhood magic.

Ali paints highly textured, sculptural trees in magical settings as a professional artist. She uses bright, rich colors and profoundly moving imagery to evoke a sense of wonder. Ali carries this feeling into her writing, combining mystery, history, science fiction, and romance into a vivid, literary work of art. Ali’s characters emerge from the pages, grab hold of you, and pull you into the story. Readers often express the sentiment that they wish they never had to leave.

To learn more, visit: www.AliMignonne.com

Reviews

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Tangled Fates" by Ali Mignonne. After the first few pages, she definitely had my attention and I wanted to see where the story would take me. It doesn't disappoint.

I think the plot is extremely clever and very entertaining. I would encourage anyone to read this book that is considering it.

[Sudsol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful Story But Terrible Editing

This is an incredible story. Romance, adventure and Sci-Fi all combined in a flowing tale of the connections between people and the effects of everyone's actions on all the others.
It starts in Hitler's Germany with a young Jewish girl who meets and falls in love with a German SS soldier. Then flashes into the future where an incredible city in the Amazon jungle lies hidden under a green filter light ray. In Imag- Ine (long second i) people of brilliance and talent are given the chance to make their dreams come true. It's a fantastic place with every possible amenity.
But, behind it all is the ripple effect of earlier lives and actions that impact those in the future.
It truly is a great story. Sometimes it's predictable, but that's okay in this setting.
However, the editing is VERY BAD. I found over 30 glaring errors. It drives me nuts to find mistakes in any book and this one has a multitude.
Still the story is powerful, compelling and engaging. It's certainly worth the read.
It would also make an awesome movie.

[Richard Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Tangled Fates" by author Ali Mignonne is an amazing read ... once I got into it, I found it hard to lay aside. It took me through an exciting journey of time and geographical locations as well as history, since much of the action happened in Europe during WWII. Ali tells the tale of Nazi oppression, of fear and the struggle to survive, as well as the budding of romance in the middle of a world gone mad. Just as all ends are about to be tied-up, THEN the second half of the book begins. I won't add any spoilers here, and it's hard to do that while describing the book, so down-load it for yourself on KINDLE and find a comfortable chair with a good pot of coffee nearby, because this book will appeal to many. Two Thumbs up !

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway*
This book gets 5 stars for being so creative. I really did have a hard time putting it down. Like other reviewers I did notice a few editing issues, which can be distracting when you're reading a book. However there weren't enough to dissuade me from finishing it!
This book goes back and forth from pat to present, and also character to character, so make sure you're paying attention!
The "Tangled Fates" within the story got slightly too tangled at one point. Toward the end I got confused and I think SOME of the characters could have been edited out. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the story !

[Patricia D. Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mediocre

This book has a good story line however it seemed that no one edited the book. The sentence's were mixed up and many words were misspelled. I suppose the jumping back and forth was necessary but it was confusing for the first half of the book. It is not one of my favorites but I am glad I read this book if only for the fictional history of a family from Nazi Germany.

[G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed it because I had no idea where it would lead me and it was a different formula than most. Enjoyable. And you can tell the author did her historical homework and has one vivid imagination.

[Sandy Buchert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

This book is captivating. You think you know what will happen next and the author surprises you with a new twist. Hard to put down.

[Sharon Basinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written, great character development, interesting story that all ties together. Great read!!!