Unusual Destiny [Paperback]

Diane J. Newton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2003

Forced to cover a supposed haunting and the arrival of a purported ghost chaser, Port Hayes print reporter Anna Freeman sets out to expose a hoax and fraud. Cold drafts and slamming doors amuse rather than amaze, until her name starts popping up among the living and the dead. In a frenzied quest to preserve her credibility, Anna links hair-raising events from the past and the present to elaborate conspiracies old and new. When a decades-old disappearance ties into an ancient legend, Anna and finds the key to a shocking tug-of-war between two worlds . here and beyond.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A crackling good read." -- Writer's Digest, 2002

About the Author

Diane J. Newton is the author of Children of the Sun and Paradigm, as well the award-winning mystery/suspense novel, Unusual Destiny. She is currently working on two new books; the first Van & Brown Mystery, a series, and Bethany's Brood, Children of the Sun II. She complied and edited a newly released anthology, Secrets, Fact or Fiction? Written to promote reading and to fund literacy programs, the nine-author collaborative invites readers into an exciting contest, guessing which of its stories may be true and which are not.

Mrs. Newton lives in Western New York with her husband. She is a frequent public speaker, head of the Authors Guild of WNY, moderates a similar international Internet group and enjoys fund-raising for charitable and civic organizations. An author advocate, she writes, edits and reviews for peers. To learn more about her titles and release dates, please visit her web pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Aventine Press (August 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593300794
• ISBN-13: 978-1593300791
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,583,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping tale of the occult!, September 16, 2003

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J. Brokaw (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unusual Destiny (Paperback)

Unusual Destiny is a firmly gripping tale that can suck you right in. Well-written and well-paced, it's difficult to set this book down. Not neccessarily the ideal book for children, it might put a chill down your spine. But that's what good horror is for, and this is good horror.

This is the second release of Unusual Destiny, and this edition has a much nicer cover design and a much more attractive cover price. Highly reccommended for horror lovers, or anyone wanting a read off the beaten path.

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Note to find the 2003 Aventine Press Edition, September 15, 2003

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Diane J. Newton (Lockport, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unusual Destiny (Paperback)

This version is currently out of print, but as the book did sell well, some bookstores still have inventory. To get to the newer Aventine Press Editon of Unusual Destiny, please click on "All Editions." You may have to click on "See More Product Details" to see this clickable link. Thank you for patience. Diane J. Newton

5.0 out of 5 stars Diane Newton, a spook on the suspense horizon., February 8, 2002

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Ed Hulse (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unusual Destiny (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed the on-the-edge quality of Unusual Destiny.
I read it in bed with all the lights on, and my 38 special under the pillow. Reading between two worlds is the kind of experience devote's of this genre will enjoy. I have only one question for Ms Newton: When can we expect a sequel?