About The Beached Ones
Daniel and his younger brother grew up in
an abusive home. Daniel escaped. Now an established stunt rider, he intends to
go back to rescue his brother. But then one jump goes horribly wrong . . .
He recovers to find himself in Iowa,
unscathed, yet his life has drastically changed. His best friend won’t answer
his calls. Even his girlfriend is hiding something. Increasingly terrified, he
clings to the one thing he knows: He must pick up his brother in San Francisco.
In five days.
From the isolating fields of Iowa to the
crowded streets of San Francisco, Daniel must fight his way through a fog of
disjointed memories and supernatural encounters to face the truth and pay a
debt he didn’t know he owed.
Praise for The Beached Ones
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“A suspenseful ghost story that takes the reader on an existential tightrope walk to an emotionally charged ending.” Lance Thompson, Ghostwriter and Script Doctor
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This profound and heart-rending novel
satisfies on multiple levels. It’s an inspiring story of a brotherly bond that
only strengthens when tested, a chilling glimpse into the heart of evil, and a
riveting exploration of the mysteries and possibilities of the afterlife.
Through the moving personal journeys of the central characters, it shows how
the power of love may transcend even death, and how even when we are immersed
in darkness, there is reason to hold onto hope and look for the light. This
book continues to haunt me, in the best of ways. Goodreads review
The Beached Ones by Colleen M. Story is a
major achievement in fantasy and paranormal novel-writing, which verges on
magic realism with its narrative techniques. The author’s world-building and
characterization are two absorbing and intriguing features. Story has penned a
work that is at once spellbinding, enigmatic, yet literary. It’s a book that
mesmerizes—you won’t be able to cease following the emotional saga until the
very end, despite feelings of anguish and enormous heartache. Goodreads review
About the Author
As a full-time freelance health writer,
Colleen has authored thousands of articles for publications like Healthline and
Women’s Health, worked with high-profile clients in the healthcare industry,
and ghostwritten wellness books. She frequently serves as a workshop leader and
motivational speaker, where she helps attendees remove mental and emotional
blocks and tap into their unique creative powers.
A lifelong musician, Colleen plays the
French horn in her local symphony and pit orchestras. When not writing, she’s
walking, reading, and exploring the beautiful Northwest. To learn more, see her
website (colleenmstory.com), motivational blog (writingandwellness.com), and
mystical blog (lifeandeverythingafter.com), and connect with her on Twitter
(@colleen_m_story).
· Genre: Paranormal Suspense · Print length: 350 pages · Age range: This is an adult book · Trigger warnings: Themes of loss, childhood abuse and suicide; plot includes: deaths resulting from various causes including suicide, an incident of threatened injury to a child, some isolated violent scenes, a scene of self harm
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