Reunion (A Supernatural Thriller) [Kindle Edition]

Jeff Bennington (Author)

Book Description

"Bennington leaves us with a powerful and insightful look into the lives of six students that survive the painful tragedy. I found this book a poignant one that pulled me into their lives and their experiences. It opened my eyes to the possibilty of what other's lives may be like after such heartbreak.." ~ Rex Robot Reviews (5 stars)


2013 Nominations: Best Thriller and the HARVEY Award at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Blog. 

ABOUT REUNION:
Twenty years after a school shooting, six victims gather to heal their wounds. Their lives have been torn apart by varying degrees of post-traumatic stress disorder after David Ray changed everything the morning he went on a shooting rampage. Discover what motivated the killer and join Tanner, Maria, Lana and the other survivors of the Crescent Falls massacre as they unravel a dark secret from their past. They reunite at their old school (now haunted) and although their lives have been interrupted, transformed, and for some, ruined by David Ray's decision, they find hope and healing. But first, they must relive the nightmare once again.

~ Listed as one of Goodreads Best Books of 2011.
~ Listed as one of Goodreads Best Breakout Authors of 2011.

SIZZLING HOT REVIEWS:
"Reunion tackles a controversial subject with dramatic insight and grace." ~ Scott Nicholson, bestselling author of The Red Church.

"Reunion reels you in from start to finish. This is supernatural at its best, full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing til the very end. A brilliant book written by a very talented author." ~ Judee Bee (5 stars)


"When I started reading Reunion I was shocked by the quality of writing. Natural dialogue, good flow, interesting story, and efficient prose--it's all in there. This book draws you in and doesn't let go." ~ Neal Hock, Bookhound's Den

"I would imagine it is very difficult to write a fictional book about a school shooting without offending someone, but this was done well." ~ Laura P. Logsdon


Check out TWISTED VENGEANCE, Jeff's latest supernatural thriller, and his Creepy collection of ghosts stories in Creepy 1, Creepy 2, and soon to be released Creepy 3! 

You can follow Jeff on Twitter @TweetTheBook and his blog, The Writing Bomb. Write a review and look him up on line. He'd love to hear from you!

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

If you enjoy suspense with a bit of romance and gripping supernatural elements, you've come to the right place.

About the Author

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Product Details

• File Size: 458 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1480128287
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Nexgate Press; 1 edition (March 14, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004S7AR0E
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,772 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

89 of 96 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ghost story May 22, 2011

By A. Popham

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I usually don't write reviews but this is a must read. It was recommended on booklending.com and was .99 for the Kindle version so I thought why not. It is by far the best book I have ever paid a dollar for.

It starts out with a terrible shooting at a high school where several students were killed and injured. The shooter David Ray turned the gun on himself at the end of his rampage. Twenty years later some of the survivors are still trying to deal with the aftermath of the shooting and decided to have a reunion for closure. Several have witnessed a haunting at the high school that was closed after the shooting. There are more murders that cannot be explained. Can a ghost kill someone? Is it David's ghost or a demon?

I gave this book a five and rarely rate a book that high. Bennington doesn't bore you with details that are not needed. If he tells you something remember it because it will come back into play later. Again, this is a great book. Reunion will keep you on your toes and it definitely grabs your attention from the beginning.

66 of 71 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So cool! It was almost like two different books but in a good way June 30, 2011

By Shari Bergquist

Format:Kindle Edition

This novel starts out heartbreaking! Jump ahead twenty years and it turns suspenseful, and oh so creepy. It was so great, I loved the shift! The characters are so well written that they reminded me of the kids I went to high school with. David Ray is a character that you have to hate because of what he does, but at the same time you feel so bad for him. He's been through so much and treated so badly in his short life. I loved how Jeff Bennington gave the survivors each strengths to go along with the weaknesses of their PTSD. Reunion is a book that will have you glued to the pages, and will leave you thinking about it long after you've finished.

45 of 50 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read! Highly Recommend it! August 12, 2011

By mustangtrainer

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book of fiction takes us into a world that is all too realistic in the horrifying trend of school violence that has been taking place too often in our society.
Bullying and violence have no place in our schools and the practice should be stamped out before it causes violence.
The author starts out with a terrible shooting at a high school where several students were killed and injured. Thankfully, at the end of the horrific rampage, the deranged shooter turns the gun on himself. However, later on, the killer becomes a menacing ghost that haunts the school, even though it was closed after the shooting.
I liked the way the author tells you something that pops up later in the book. Twenty years after the shooting, some of the survivors are still trying to deal with the aftermath. The scars are still open sores for the survivors and the trauma is not over, but beginning again after they decide to have a reunion to get final closure. I don't want to give away the ending, but this book will certainly grab and keep your attention.

More About the Author

Jeff Bennington is the bestselling author of supernatural thrillers like REUNION, TWISTED VENGEANCE, CREEPY, CREEPY 2, and CREEPY 3. The CREEPY series is a unique paranormal collection that blends true ghost stories with short supernatural tales that will keep you up at night.

You can get your Kindle book autographed by Jeff here ~> http://www.authorgraph.com

Jeff's novels have been compared to Koontz and King by his dedicated fans, and although many writers would love to hear such praise, Jeff simply turns red-faced, shakes his head and walks away. Mr. Bennington is a student of the craft, and hopes to perfectly pen a novel that balances fear, hope, tension and the state of the human condition so that every reader who reads it, weeps for days, nearly suicidal that it had to end. But until then, join him on the journey, and discover the many stories that have ravaged his brain in their struggle to get out... and they will escape... at any cost.

LATEST NEWS: The Secret Tree, co-authored with Patrick Bousum is NOW available in the Kindle store, and coming to print and audio soon! Jeff and his family are also leaving for Puerto Rico to enjoy some much needed time away from their crazy life! Unfortunately, their chocolate lab, Jaxson, will not be attending.

WHAT'S COMING NEXT? Jeff will release MISSION UNDER FIRE in late summer - 2013. Mission Under Fire is a memoir co-written with Jeff's father-in-law, Rex Byers, about the terrifying events that unfolded on a mission trip to Haiti. After arriving in Port au Prince, the team endured a violent gun battle with a Haitian gang of bandits, with nothing to defend themselves except knives, coke bottles, and prayer. This is truly an amazing story of determination, faith, love, and ultimately forgiveness.

Jeff is publishing A GOLFER'S GUIDE TO LOVING YOUR WIFE by Jon Tice, a perfect Father's Day gift for the Golfer in your life that wants to improve his game where it really matters.

Jeff's short story, Suka: The White Wolf, was purchased by The Horror Zine and is scheduled for a 2013 release with Imajin Books.

Jeff has written political thrillers, supernatural thrillers and short suspense. You never know what he's going to write next, but you can bet that it will be suspenseful, intriguing, romantic or thrilling -- but not necessarily in that order. His blog posts can be funny, inspiring or informative; depends on his mood. He is truly a creative soul. He designs his own book covers, has been drumming for over 30 years and loves creating glass mosaics!

You can follow Jeff on Twitter @TweetTheBook and his blog, The Writing Bomb. If you enjoyed any of his works, please write a review and then look Jeff up online. He'd love to hear from you!