Foreign Identity [Kindle Edition]

Becca J. Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Cold. Confusion. Fear. This is how it all begins.

Waking up without your memory in a cell and bound by chains is terrifying.

Two nameless strangers, a man and a woman, find themselves imprisoned together. With no memories of their own identities, let alone their captor and tormentor, escape is the only option. The pair faces a bizarre labyrinth of rooms and clues that confuse more than they explain. Every discovery only brings more questions.

Who captured them? Why were they taken? What does their captor want from them? What can the riddles mean?

Who are they?

Lacking allies and options, the duo must learn to trust one another. Mazes, puzzles, and even strange, lurking creatures force them to rely on their wits--and each other--for survival. But survival isn't enough. They need answers.

Will the answers be enough? Will the truth bring them closer together, or drive them forever apart? Will discovering their identities finally bring them home?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fantastic blend of heart, action, and suspense." --Anna Howard

"Foreign Identity was amazing! I fell in love with the characters right away. The plot was suspenseful and intense, but had a love story, which is perfect for a romantic like me." --Christina Krieger

"I just couldn't put it down!" --Angie Richmond

About the Author

An avid lover of stories that tiptoe the line between fantasy and reality (even when they plunge off one side or the other), Becca J. Campbell looks for new angles on bridging the gap between the two. She holds a special place in her heart for any story that involves superpowers or time travel. Her passion is defying the limits of her own creativity.

Becca's journey into writing began as many of her other creative endeavors do--by daring herself to try something new. The question "what if I wrote a novel?" and some hastily scribbled notes on a church handout were the inspirations that jump-started her first book. Since then, she has written three additional novels and several shorter works.

Product Details

• File Size: 413 KB
• Print Length: 246 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1475217765
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Consortium Books; 1 edition (May 22, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0083M1OJ8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,124 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling page-turner! May 16, 2012

By N. Smith

Format:Kindle Edition

I just have to say that Foreign Identity by Becca J. Campbell is my new favorite book right next to Ted Dekker's Circle Trilogy! It has all the suspense and crazy twists and turns that Dekker weaves into his stories. One book reviewer mentioned that Foreign Identity is like the tv series LOST and I would have to agree, except the ending is way better than the ending to Lost :)

I don't want to say too much to spoil the story for anyone- just know that it is an awesome read that you wont want to put down! You'll probably end up neglecting kids, house and husband until you finish it because you wont want to put it down! I know I did!! What I loved the most about the story and Campbell's writing style is that I felt like I was right there with Jax and Kel. When I wasn't reading the book I couldn't stop thinking about what would happen next. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! Best page turner I've read this year!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting! April 25, 2013

By Darlene

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was free for review by the author. I had forgotten that it was already on my list for ages. I am sorry, Becca. But once I opened it, I couldn't stop reading. At 4:30 this morning I was at 70% finished. I know I needed to sleep so I nearly had to surgically remove it from my hands. Even then I had a hard time letting the story go in my brain. First thing when I woke, four hours later I had to get back into the book. It was THAT good. Very exciting! It felt a bit Twilight Zonish or Outer Limitish to me. And there were several sub-plots that kept you guessing what would happen next, and what would I do if I were in this situation.

This is a must read for sci-fi buffs!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fleeing Easels: I now get queasy when I see an easel! Thanks, Becca Campbell! January 7, 2013

By Brian Clopper

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

What would you do if you had a chance to forge a new identity? What if that new identity was threatened when you find out about your old life, that you're not a blank slate? Just how easy is it to unravel oneself? Finally, who would've thought an easel could deliver such unease?

Foreign Identity is about the search for identity as an individual and within a relationship. It couches this exploration in science fiction trappings to good effect. Kel and Jax are awakened through a series of trials that test their identities and faith in each other.

It's a testament to Becca Campbell that she keeps the story propelling forward at a good clip, employing deft description alongside volatile action. She also stretches her characters, bending and twisting them to see how far they can go and still spring back to their core identities.

The work mines similar plot points found in Lost and Saw, but crafts them in a new light.

One quibble, I would like to have seen more development of the third character that figures into the last section of the book. It feels very secondary and underdeveloped. I wanted to understand more of its perspective and what shaped its rebellious perspective.

Overall, a sparkling read that delivers action, mystery, and intimate character development.

I am eager to read Campbell's next work. Her writing is fresh and versatile, giving her the opportunity to work in many genres. Part of me wants to see her tackle more science fiction, but then another wonders what she would do with a psychological thriller. Or maybe, she'll continue her devious blending of genres.

More About the Author

An avid lover of stories that tiptoe the line between fantasy and reality (even when they plunge off one side or the other), Becca J. Campbell looks for new angles on bridging the gap between the two. She holds a special place in her heart for any story that involves superpowers or time travel. Her passion is defying the limits of her own creativity.

Becca's journey into writing began as many of her other creative endeavors do - by daring herself to try something new. The question "what if I wrote a novel?" and some hastily scribbled notes on a church handout were the inspirations that jump-started her first book. Since then, she has written half a dozen additional novels and several shorter works.

As the wife of a musician and mother of three young boys, Becca's life is never dull. Whether it is writing, painting or knitting, she enjoys making stuff that wasn't there before.

Find out more at: beccajcampbell.com.