Elizabeth Peake

NOTICE: Postings in this journal are intended for adults as they may contain adult situations and language.

Quietus
Vivian Schilling
Penguin Putnam
$14.00

Imagine being fortunate enough to be one of five survivors who managed to live through a chartered plane crash. As you make your way around the wreckage, you view the bodies of dead friends and colleagues and are thankful your life was spared. The twisted metal of the plane and lifeless bodies still inside remind you Death has spared you, but just barely.

But, what if your rescuers dismiss your memories as drug-induced visions because you were found strapped in your seatbelt and not wandering around the crash site? What if your visions become stronger as the days pass? What if no one believes you, not even those you love the most?

Kylie O�Rourke is one of the surviving passengers and is certain she and the others cheated Death by mistake. And she is certain It is following her and the others, waiting for the chance to succeed where It had previously failed.

The storyline of Quietus is complex as it examines the mythology of angels, demons and the afterlife. Forget the light at the end of the tunnel or the images of angelic cherubs, because the author won�t allow you those thoughts. Instead, she will take you into darkness where she will lock you in suffocating places and into dreams best left forgotten.

Vivian Schilling takes the reader on a thought-provoking ride of terror and suspense. Her characters are vivid, bold and strong-willed. Quietus is a page-turner that will make you question your own faith, dreams and perceptions. Unique in its ability to tackle religious beliefs without overbearing the reader and yet, its gothic and dark undertone can�t help but sway the reader to recall their own teachings as well as desire answers to the questions hidden deep within us all.

RATING: **** � out of 5 *�s

Be sure and look for my stories in the following anthologies:

THE HOLLER � The Fear Within � 3F Publications

THE FEAR � Femmes de la Brume � Double Dragon Publishing

CHICKEN � Scary! Holiday Tales to Make You Scream � Double Dragon Publishing

All titles can be found and purchased at www.shocklines.com

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2004-01-03 4:39 PM QUIETUS Book Review Previous Entry :: Next Entry Mood: Happy Read/Post Comments (0) Share on Facebook	NOTICE: Postings in this journal are intended for adults as they may contain adult situations and language. Quietus Vivian Schilling Penguin Putnam $14.00 Imagine being fortunate enough to be one of five survivors who managed to live through a chartered plane crash. As you make your way around the wreckage, you view the bodies of dead friends and colleagues and are thankful your life was spared. The twisted metal of the plane and lifeless bodies still inside remind you Death has spared you, but just barely. But, what if your rescuers dismiss your memories as drug-induced visions because you were found strapped in your seatbelt and not wandering around the crash site? What if your visions become stronger as the days pass? What if no one believes you, not even those you love the most? Kylie O�Rourke is one of the surviving passengers and is certain she and the others cheated Death by mistake. And she is certain It is following her and the others, waiting for the chance to succeed where It had previously failed. The storyline of Quietus is complex as it examines the mythology of angels, demons and the afterlife. Forget the light at the end of the tunnel or the images of angelic cherubs, because the author won�t allow you those thoughts. Instead, she will take you into darkness where she will lock you in suffocating places and into dreams best left forgotten. Vivian Schilling takes the reader on a thought-provoking ride of terror and suspense. Her characters are vivid, bold and strong-willed. Quietus is a page-turner that will make you question your own faith, dreams and perceptions. Unique in its ability to tackle religious beliefs without overbearing the reader and yet, its gothic and dark undertone can�t help but sway the reader to recall their own teachings as well as desire answers to the questions hidden deep within us all. RATING: **** � out of 5 *�s Be sure and look for my stories in the following anthologies: THE HOLLER � The Fear Within � 3F Publications THE FEAR � Femmes de la Brume � Double Dragon Publishing CHICKEN � Scary! Holiday Tales to Make You Scream � Double Dragon Publishing All titles can be found and purchased at www.shocklines.com www.elizabethpeake.com Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top
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