Ephemeral (The Countenance Trilogy 1) [Kindle Edition]

Addison Moore (Author)

Book Description

Young Adult/ Mature Situations

From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Addison Moore

A paranormal Alice in Wonderland - Kindle review

One of the Best YA Paranormal Books I've Read - A Definite Must Read! - S. Ward


In the grand scheme of things, you’ll be dead a lot longer than you’ll ever be alive.

The last thing Laken Stewart remembers is the oncoming car, then bursting through the windshield.

Two months dissolve without her knowledge and she finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings with strangers who not only profess to know her but insist she’s someone else entirely.

Laken discovers her long dead boyfriend, Wesley, has been thrown into this alternate world as well. He is quick to inform her she suffered a horrible fall and that her memory hasn’t fully returned. According to Wesley the other life she had—her name, her family, they were simply a side effect of her brain trauma.

In her quest for answers she meets Cooper Flanders, the son of her psychiatrist who readily believes every word she says.

Laken Stewart knows she died on that hot July afternoon, but now she’s alive—or is she?


**Addison Moore's Celestra Series has been optioned for film by 20th Century Fox**

Other books by Addison Moore

ETHEREAL (Celestra Series Book 1)
TREMBLE (Celestra Series Book 2)
BURN (Celestra Series Book 3)
WICKED (Celestra Series Book 4)
VEX (Celestra Series Book 5)
EXPEL (Celestra Series Book 6)
TOXIC Part One (Celestra Series Book 7)
TOXIC Part Two (Celestra Series Book 7)
EPHEMERAL (The Countenance Trilogy 1)
EVANESCENT (The Countenance Trilogy 2)
ETHEREAL KNIGHTS (Celestra Knights)
SOMEONE TO LOVE (Someone to Love 1)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Addison Moore writes young adult fiction and romance. She is a graduate from the University of Southern California and worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading.

Product Details

• File Size: 642 KB
• Print Length: 412 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Addison Moore (September 12, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B009AHUB1C
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,776 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #20 in Books > Children's Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Spine-Chilling Horror
  • #45 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Horror
  • #79 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Time Travel

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best YA Paranormal Books I've Read - A Definite Must Read! October 7, 2012

By Stephanie Ward

Format:Kindle Edition

Oh, how I loved this book. I apologize now for any gushing and rambling that will occur in this review. 'Ephemeral' is a completely enchanting novel that mixes the best aspects of genres together and produces something entirely new and unlike anything else out there. There's so much going on throughout the story - zombies, creepy supernatural creatures, angels, and alternate realities. There's a superb mix of mystery, romance, thrilling action and a fast-paced plot that compels you to keep reading until you've devoured the last word, only to leave you wanting more.

I loved the complex and intriguing world that the author creates in the novel. Like I mentioned, there are so many different paranormal aspects converging in the storyline that it is completely enthralling. The overlying mystery of what really happened to Laken and what is going on in this new place she's found herself is very detailed and engrossing. There always seemed to be new twists and underlying secrets to keep the reader guessing. The romance in the book is deliciously steamy, but not overdone in the least. I found it to be the perfect level of toe-curling intimacy without diverting attention away from the rest of the story. The characters are all unique and have well rounded personalities that make them really believable and easy to identify with. I felt like I was right there beside Laken, rooting for her and wanting to help her figure out what was going on. The setting of the novel - everything from the town of Ephemeral to the school and beyond - was the perfect mix of creepy and otherwordly. The history and the backstory that the author creates in the book are very detailed and make the story that much deeper and more interesting. There honestly isn't enough praise I can give this book - it's definitely one of the best I've read this year and a new favorite of mine. READ THIS BOOK if you haven't already - you will not regret it!!

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ephemeral delivers September 15, 2012

By Scooby4281

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

If you're an Addison Moore fan, which I am, then you will fall in love with Ephemeral. You're pulled into Laken's world from the start. I am already addicted to the series and can't waiit until the next book! The incredible. Ms. Moore has done it again!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Addicting Series from Addison Moore September 17, 2012

By Jennifer Bernard

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

What can I say? Addison Moore does NOT disappoint with her new Countenance Series. Ms. Moore always leaves you wanting more, her writing is fantastic and her storyline transports you directly into the world of her characters. If you love Skyla and her hotties from The Celestra Series, you will equally love Laken and her group of hotties - this series also sheds some light on things happening on Paragon.
I highly recommend all Addison Moore's books and personally CANNOT wait for the next installment.

More About the Author

Addison Moore is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who writes contemporary and paranormal romance. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading. Addison's Celestra Series has been optioned for film by 20th Century Fox.

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#73 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Horror

#73 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Horror