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The Beginning: The Four (Volume 1) [Paperback]

Margaret Millmore
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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August 5, 2012
The Beginning - Book I

Clare had an ideal life. She lived in the perfect little town, had a great family and four of the best friends in the world. She also had nightmares, nightmares that plagued her for almost a decade. But these are not ordinary nightmares; they are premonitions, warnings of what is to come and what she will become.

She discovers that she isn't alone in these vile dreams; her friends are having them too. They are dreaming of their ancestors and their own future... The discovery of their destiny and the future they must embrace is shocking and terrifying.


The Four Series - They do exist and they always have. They live, love, and work amongst us and they are part of us. But they are different too, they are stronger and they live longer. They are the topic of many books, movies and myths, but their existence remains a secret, not everyone would accept them. And like us, they have those that are simply evil. Keeping these evil ones under control is the price they must pay to continue the lives they love. They must protect their human brethren from the Dark Ones, those that would rather kill than preserve.

Century after century the good battled the Dark Ones, always prevailing and preserving the lives of their beloved humans. In the 17th century, two powerful Dark leaders emerged, they organized their forces and a bitter war ensued. It was a fight to the death and the good thought they'd won. Four warriors led the battle, four warriors whose strength was beyond anything they knew, four warriors whose legacy had to be protected...

The good formed a consortium and with the help of a powerful sorcerer, a spell was cast; a spell that would follow the warriors' lineage in case their power was needed again. The warriors are long dead, but their heirs are not, and now they must fight. The Dark Ones have re-emerged, they are more powerful, more resourceful and they want to control mankind and the world.

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About the Author

A native Californian, currently residing in San Francisco.  Grandniece of Irish author Benedict Kiely and the second cousin of Irish author Sharon Owens.  Author of Doppelganger Experiment, a psychological thriller (World Castle Publishing September 2011, revised and re-edited in February 2012). The Four Series: The Beginning - Book I (August 2012), The Change - Book II (October 2012) for more information, visit margaretmillmore.com

Product Details

  • Paperback: 190 pages
  • Publisher: World Castle Publishing (August 5, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1938961099
  • ISBN-13: 978-1938961090
  • Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,316,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A native Californian, currently residing in San Francisco. Grandniece of Irish author Benedict Kiely and the second cousin of Irish author Sharon Owens. Author of Doppelganger Experiment, a psychological thriller (World Castle Publishing September 2011, revised and re-edited in February 2012). The Four Series: The Beginning - Book I (August 2012), The Change - Book II (October 2012) and The Battle - Book III (March 2013) for more information, visit www.margaretmillmore.com

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it November 12, 2012
Format:Paperback
Clare, Sal, Collin, Sam, and Kate have been great friends since junior high.? Their backgrounds and their proximity to each other made for close friendships all throughout their lives.? But the one experience which binds them together is the simultaneous horror of a nightmare, which happens to four of the five.? This same dream haunts them for years, widening and deepening as time goes on.? The fifth friend is the voice of reason, the logical help they all need, to keep their sanity.? When a mysterious man approaches them with an offer to make sense of the nightmares, which no one but the five knew about, he is avoided at first. ??But when things get out of hand for the friends, he is allowed to come into their lives and guide them into a realm none of them had expected.

When I first started this book, I told myself I would simply devote an hour a day to reading it, but soon found myself carrying it everywhere.? It isn't a long read, but every page is a gem.? The character development, their alliances with each other, and the backstory are seamless.? Reading this book is well worth every minute I spent, even the hour or so I stayed up past my bedtime to see the story unfold.? I am now going to go read Book 2.? I am sure it will not disappoint.? Magnificent job, Ms. Millmore!!

5 stars, only because I can't give it ten.

complimentary book given for a free review. Come see this review and more on juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My glimpse of vampire history November 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
THE BEGINNING by Margaret Millmore

The last time I turned to a vampire for entertainment, Bella Lugosi was a young man. But this book, THE FOUR, number one in THE BEGINNING series sounded intriguing so, I sharpened my fangs and began reading.

The subtitle refers to four young people--carriers of the recessive gene that will someday turn them into vampires or werewolves. By happenstance, they all meet as children and grow into adulthood together. Then, one by one, they begin to feel the glitch. Each one experiences troubling and foreboding dreams--the same dreams.

Thrown for a loop by these inexplicable and similar dreams, they soon learn their future when contacted by their "watcher," Charlie, a vampire himself employed by "The Consortium" or our version of the governing body of vampire and werewolf elders, who explains in fascinating detail, their family histories, inherited characteristics, and what they can expect in the future.

Ms. Millmore does a fine job presenting the historical background of her take on vampires and werewolves. Everything sounds interesting and plausible--in a Shock Theater sort of way. And who doesn't enjoy a really good, scary legend or two spanning the ages and continents?

With Charlie's history lesson, comes the hook to these characters. We will all like them because they're members of the benign group, led through immortality by The Consortium of vamps and werewolves who, over the centuries, have altered their way of life to peacefully coexist with their human neighbors. The monkey wrench thrown at THE FOUR is that for eternity, their lot in life is to monitor and combat "The Dark Ones"--the miscreants and destructive critters in the ranks of vampires and lycanthropes who give guys like Lugosi and Lon Cheney Jr. bad names.

The book ends with THE FOUR contemplating their future and how their lives will soon be forever altered.
I liked it. Margaret Millmore's imagination far exceeds my own. I applaud her for building a solid foundation for future adventures of THE FOUR.

Wayne Zurl
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story October 20, 2012
By Lindsey
Format:Kindle Edition
The Beginning is the first in what looks to be a promising series. This story is about a group of friends who have been dreaming of the same nightmare for years and the journey to discovering why they are all having it. Millmore creates a great case of characters for a wonderful story. I can not wait for her next book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
This was fast read, the pacing kept me going. However it did feel like each chapter was building to something that never came. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mercedes
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow Start but Interesting Storyline
I started reading "The Beginning" and initially continued reading just to find out where the story was going. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edward
3.0 out of 5 stars The Beginning
The story starts out with five main characters, four of them all have something in common and yet there are differences that cannot be ignored. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Crystal Crichlow
4.0 out of 5 stars Great, fast read! A little short, but great hook!
R2R: The Beginning - Book One - The Four

(I received a free copy, in exchange for a review.)

A group of five friends is how this story begins. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paula Haskell
5.0 out of 5 stars "The beginning"
The Beginning was a great book. I look forward to reading the resat in the series as they come out.
Published 5 months ago by J
4.0 out of 5 stars The Beginning (The Four)
THE BEGINNING, Book I (The Four)
Author Margaret A. Millmore

Reviewed by R. Murry

Imagination is a gift and putting it down on paper is a challenge. Ms. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Murry
3.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to the series
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The story introduces five main characters (Sam, Collin, Kate, Clare and Sal). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Yaz
3.0 out of 5 stars The Beginning - Book I - The Four Series by Margaret A. Millmore
Note: I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

The world overall was set up pretty well. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lauren Johnson
3.0 out of 5 stars Little awkward in the beginning
Interesting beginning of a story. Awkward start, in fact I would cut off everything before Charlie showed up and work it into the rest of the story as flashbacks or condense it... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amy Softa
3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start
Four friends grow up together having the same dreams. With the help of a close, mutual friend, they set to find out what it means -- only to learn about their destinies they have... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Campbell
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