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Summary: There's no such thing as coincidence.
Review: Reading Terri's novel was difficult - it was difficult to put down. A haunting story of love and the connecting threads that transcend time, I was amazed at the intuitive way in which Terri DuLong tied past and present lives together. From a "chance" meeting between a man and woman in front of a place with a history of cruelty and inhumanity, to the realization that there was no "chance" or coincidence in their meeting. The skillful manner in which Terri unravels past lives and binds them together with the present makes "Lost Souls" a terrific read.I've always felt that everything happens for a reason and that there is no such thing as coincidence. Terri DuLong's novel, though a work of fiction, proves that what I've always known about coincidence is correct. Fiction - GOOD fiction - is, after all, based on fact. If Terri's future works are anything like "Lost Souls," I'll be the first one on line to get a copy.
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Summary: Praise for Lost Souls
Review: Terri DuLong's premier novel grabs you by the heart and soul and keeps you there. A real page turner, you will not be able to put it down. Terri does a masterful job at developing her main characters, even after you have turned the last page, you will be thinking about them for days. Her plot line is one of mystery and intrigue and it promises not to leave you flat. Lost Souls as a love story, takes you on a spiritual journey across a bridge to eternity. A delightful read!
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Summary: Spellbounding
Review: This book had me so absorbed that I could not put it down and continued to read until I finished it. It took me all morning and some of the afternoon to finish. I sure can't wait for another book by Ms DuLong. She held me hostage for about 8 glorious hours. This author has great potential.
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Summary: Mesmerizing!
Review: This book is a mesmerizing tale with plots and twists that will keep the reader on their toes and on the edge of their chair.
Ms. DuLong captures the essence of what can really go on behind the walls of what one would commonly think of as an "antiseptic" establishment. This story makes you sad, yet, glad that Emily Patterson had the foresight to keep a journal.
The reader, especially one who has not given much thought to what can happen to the critically mentally ill, will be shocked at the associated stigma for these poor people, and the true horrors of what can happen when people are not paying enough attention.
I applaud Ms. DuLong for tackling this project, and for her well written manuscript. I believe we'll be hearing much more from this talented writer in the future. I look forward to her next writing achievement!
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Summary: Lost Souls of the Witches' Castle
Review: This book was a perfect combination of fact and fiction! The love story is romantic and appropriate.
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Summary: An Excellent Read!
Review: What a beautiful and tragic story, entwining two couples together on a path unbenownst to them both. When Nick and Dana met, it was like magic. Their meeting was on the grounds of the old Danvers State Mental Institution. They both were enchanted by the majestic place and all the secrets it now holds since its closing. After getting together and seeing one another for a while, Nick and Dana felt like they've known eachother before. They just had that connection. Dana's grandmother confirmed that feeling. Hannah presented Dana and Nick with a journal that was given to her by one of her patients. Hannah worked as a nurse at the Institution for many years. The patient's name was Emily. She was destined to live her short life out in the institution. Before Hannah would tell Dana and Nick anymore about this woman, she wanted them to read the journal together. So they started with the first entry and didn't stop until the last word was read. This took over two years because of Dana's fear of commitment to Nick. They had a few issues put between them that they struggled through. In the journal, Emily met a man named Jonathan in the year 1918. She was only sixteen and he was ten years older, quite a big deal in those times. With a lot of sneaking around on both their parts, they thought of running away together to secure their destiny. If either of their parents knew, they would be split up. Unfortunately, time was not on their side and they were found out. Jonathan's very powerful, wealthy and influential father forbade him to see her, as well as Emily's mother. To Emily's dismay, she was also put into the hospital for her simple act of loving a man. A few other people were invovled in this mess, all at Emily and Jonathan's expense. Dana and Nick must experience a few hardships during their relationship also. With the help of Emily's journal, Dana's grandmother and a handful of others, Dana gets back on the right track and truly experiences life and all the joy it can bring! A beautiful story told by a great storyteller, Terri DuLong. It's hard to believe this could be Terri's first novel. It was well-crafted and just flowed right along that it enraptures you with wonderful wording. I am absolutely looking forward to reading more of Terri's work in the future!
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