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4.0 out of 5 stars
Two worlds entwining for a perfect mix of Fantasy, August 22, 2011
This review is from: Phantom Lives - Collier (book one) (Kindle Edition)
Abigail Black has escaped the clutches of her evil abusive boyfriend-Dallas. She has planned her escape and one stormy night flees into the night unknown as to where she is going, she just needs to start over. Abigail drives into the night not knowing where she is headed until she finds the plantation in her dreams and knows this is her calling - her destiny.
Not short of cash, due to her inheritance, Abbi buys Collier mansion and starts restoration, with the Help of William - the mansion is said to be haunted and Abbi realizes that the house is special. Strange things become about, a mystery being put forth and here she meets her destiny. Bill and Abbi are taken into a world at Collier that they never thought could ever exist, filled with spirits, immortals entwining with the modern world with post civil war of Collier.
*Collier being the plantation that has haunted Abbi's dreams her whole life **
Along the way Abigail finds out who she was in her past life, and her destiny as the keeper of the gates. With an array of friends to help protect her against the evil that lurches Abigail and William are sent on a journey that could possible last a lifetime.
My Thoughts!!
Wow, if you're a lover of fantasy, travel , and world filled with spirits and immortals this is certainly a treat for you. Elizabeth has meshed post Civil War and today's modern society into her story creating a complete world of her own. Interesting, intriguing and very cleverly woven throughout.
Immortals that have lived years: many years- protecting the house and awaiting there gate keeper and Collier from intruders. Collier Manson protecting itself from anyone not destined to enter. This alone was fascinating!!!
I'm sure the array of mystery in *Phantom Lives* will certainly keep your interest piqued throughout. Elizabeth has created characters twists and turns that will have you mind boggled and also wandering in which direction Abbi's destiny is headed and if she will survive the evil clutches. Moments where you're gasping, very intrigued and also curious as to where Phantom lives is headed.
The world building was very unique and cleverly scripted, giving us fantasy, and immortals and a world entirely of its own - two worlds entwining !! ...
A story that flows from beginning to end, we switch back and forth in some stages throughout, between both worlds - you must pay attention here lol.. You don't want to miss a thing - but a definite must read. Filled with a cast of characters I'm sure you will enjoy twists and turns, and a fulfilling new world entirely of its own for the reader to enjoy!! It is delivered to us with post civil war but this meshes well within the storyline giving us past, history and also a new beginning with Abbi being the missing link.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read from Elizabeth Loraine!!, August 29, 2011
This review is from: Phantom Lives - Collier (book one) (Kindle Edition)
Phantom Lives - Collier
by
Elizabeth Loraine
Abbi thought she had found true love in the charming, caring Dallas because when she lost her parents in an accident, he was there to comfort her. It never occurred to her in her wildest dreams that the only thing Dallas loved was the huge fortune she was to inherit from her parent's estate. At least that is what she thought it was all about in the beginning. Abbi soon found herself being abused and locked in her parent's bedroom. All she had in her life, was four walls and a reoccurring dream of a mysterious world with a beautiful mansion and maze. Abbi knew she had to escape this hell and stop Dallas from stealing her parent's life work! And that night would be perfect because a thunderstorm could be heard brewing in the distance....
Take a walk with Abbi as she makes her escape from Dallas and while making that escape she stumbles across the mansion that was in her dreams, on a road called Cemetery Rd. in a small town. Little does she know, that the world as she knows it was about to change forever. Abbi was about to take a walk back in time and discover what her true destiny was. If you like suspense, the paranormal, immortals, magic and a love story all wrapped up in one, this is the book for you!
I love the imagination and creativity Elizabeth Loraine has shown in Phantom Lives - Collier. It was a change of pace from the typical books I have read and reviewed in the past in the sense that problems that occurred in the story were solved within that chapter. I found that to be refreshing because I could sit and actually enjoy the story and plot without feeling frustrated.
Once started, I could not put this book down! I found myself being transported into the story, being able to see and feel what the characters were going through. I cannot wait to read more of what author Elizabeth Loraine has to offer.
I give Phantom Lives - Collier five stars. *****
Reviewed by
Nora Barteau
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful fantasy world, January 20, 2012
This review is from: Phantom Lives - Collier (book one) (Kindle Edition)
I loved the writers creativity. Vampires and such get old after a while and this was very refreshing. I loved every moment reading this book, I never wanted to put it down. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series!
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