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My favourite part of the story (don’t judge me for nerding out), was when Elizabeth, Jacob’s mother, researches cellular memory. My heart swelled when she critically evaluated the studies she was reading, looking at sample size and other aspects of the methods (the librarian in me was sooo happy). I also had no idea that the book was going to be about cellular memory, which was a pleasant surprise (I thought they might go the possession route, especially since the father is a reverend. To be honest, I’m a little surprised that his father didn’t think there might be demonic interference. He did compare his son to the devil when he saw that not-so-subtle Photoshopped photo of his son and Satan morphed into one. It just would have been interesting to see that internal struggle--faith vs. science). Cellular memory is a fascinating pseudoscience, and the book effectively introduced this concept in a unique and intriguing way. That said, I do have a few (additional) criticisms of the story and its execution. Amber and her four best friends are about to reach their teenage years when the unthinkable happens; one of her friends, Kieran, is killed in a freak accident. Oh dear. I will begin by saying how much I LOVE Cathy Glass' books, so when I heard she was writing fiction under a new pseudonym? (I assume it wouldn't be her real name to protect her fostering identity) I was really excited to read her first novel. The story would have benefited greatly had we gotten to meet Jacob before his heart transplant. I wanted to see what kind of person he was before he turned mean, instead of being told by the narrator. It would have been more effective to see him as a loving, doting son and boyfriend, and then to see how drastically he transformed after the surgery. Finsternis im Inneren (DE), Beltz & Gelberg (hardcover), 21 July 2021, translated by Friederike Levin [7]
The story begins with five children, best friends, who are out for the day during their summer holidays. They are doing the usual childhood things, messing around, laughing and joking, and playing games. Into the Wild & Fire and Ice • Forest of Secrets & Rising Storm • A Dangerous Path & The Darkest Hour • Midnight & Moonrise • Dawn & Starlight • Twilight & Sunset Eclipso: The Darkness Within was a 1992 comic book miniseries and crossover storyline published by DC Comics. It featured the heroes of the DC Universe fighting against Eclipso. Issue #1 debuted July 1992, and was created and co-plotted by Robert Loren Fleming and Keith Giffen. Keith Giffen also did pencil layouts for the series, and Bart Sears provided the finished artwork.
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I did message an anaesthesiologist friend of mine who does heart transplant regularly and so far he hasn’t come across any such incidents but lot of reports on the net about it, verity of the theory has yet to be proved. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story, it was a great psychological thriller with a few drops of horror added in just the right places. I loved the well-developed, relatable characters, their relationships & the brilliant explorations of how childhood trauma, grief and guilt can shape an individual. I am super excited to see what novels Jessica Huntly releases in the future as this was an absolutely stunning debut. I think anyone who is interested in the elements I have mentioned above will love this book. The Apprentice's Quest • Thunder and Shadow • Shattered Sky • Darkest Night • River of Fire • The Raging Storm The Rise of Scourge • A Shadow in RiverClan • Winds of Change • Exile from ShadowClan • A Thief in ThunderClan The ending? It certainly kept with the theme/theory the book is based on, but it’s a difficult one to accept. Yes, it’s unbelievable, but it’s also morally unacceptable and after all these crimes and wrong doings, who’s going to pay? One can only hope Lady Karma will take care of this one, y’all!
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This episode introduces themes of H.P Lovecraft as well, such as a monster manipulating humanity until it can eventually take over the world. Themes from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" are also present, including the inscription "Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here" over what can be assumed to be the gates of Hell.
How do I review a book which wars against the medical side of me, everything scientific in me keeps rebelling about the story presented in this book. Keeping the doctor in me quiet, I am now attempting to put forth my thoughts about this book.
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What would you do, what would you risk to make the fear stop? What would you do to protect friends who became strangers? Fast forward 20 years and Kieran’s watch is found by some local children. Amber, Tyler, Jordan and Brooke have been suffering with the darkness within in them for the past 2 decades and now must face up to it, reunite, learn some truths and try to stop the thing that’s been haunting them all for years. But what will happen when the truth is revealed? (You’ll have to read to find out!)
As a writer of suspense thrillers I often ask myself what if? What if this happened instead of that? Or why a particular person reacted as they did. So often fact is stranger than fiction and these books start with a fact which I develop. You may be surprised to know, for example, just how many patients experience changes in their likes and dislikes after a transplant operation ~ The Darkness Within. Or how easy it is to look into someone’s home through their CCTV ~ Stalker. What goes against my realm of understanding is the way jacob’s parents behave in the entire story. They can see what their son is turning into, yet, other than think and pray about it, they seem to turn a blind eye. In fact most of the times i felt that they were enabling him, in their fear of losing their son. This part of the story just didn’t gel with me. Somehow I could not connect with any of the characters, each one is passive in their own way esp the mother. she tested my patience in a major way. I have been debating on what to rate this one and settled on a 3.5. Don't let that put you off this book, because I enjoyed it. I just had a few too many little niggles with it to give it a higher rating. This isn't the first book I've read that uses cellular memory as a plot point, and I find the idea of it quite fascinating. This book dealt with it in a very different way than the others I've read. Look up cellular memory with transplant patients if you're curious! It's the idea of people that have received an organ transplant changing habits, tastes, sexuality, and even blood types! The author actually references some real reported instances in this story. You don't have to believe it, but it's interesting reading all the same.The plot was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the way it unravelled and just wanted more. The writing style was easy and enjoyable to read, and despite there being four main characters, they were easy to keep up with. Some parts of this are proper creepy – I read it a few times before I went to bed and worried I’d have nightmares! But I love horrors and thrillers, and really really enjoyed this.
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