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Tags : Rage's Echo [J.S. Bailey] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jessica Roman-Dell, a paranormal investigator from small-town Ohio, wants to find a ghost to prove to the world that life continues after death. But little does Jessica realize the danger she will face when the anguished spirit of a murder victim named Jerry Madison follows her home from a graveyard one night and refuses to leave. He says he is lonely. He says he wishes to go to heaven to finally be with God; watching the world pass by without him is more unbearable than death itself. But Jerry is there for another reason,J.S. Bailey,Rage's Echo,Tate Publishing,1627466223,General,Literature & Fiction,ghost story,paranormal,christian fiction,suspense,thriller,FICTION Fantasy Paranormal,Fantasy - Paranormal,Fiction - Fantasy,Fiction,Fantasy

Rage Echo JS Bailey 9781627466226 Books Reviews

To tell you the truth, I really did not know what to expect from this book. I did however not have any doubts that I would like it because J.S. Bailey is a very gifted individual. I learned that from reading The Land Beyond the Portal. And when I had the opportunity to read this and review it I was ecstatic, and I could not wait to get started on it.

I instantly liked Jessica, right off the bat. I feel she was a pretty strong character along with her partners in crime, Wayne and Sidney. The three of them together in this story really made the story come to life. Even with all of their flaws and misconceptions you grew to love them. You could identify with them because they were every day people living in a very messed up world, and forced into horrific circumstances beyond their control.

I loved all the secrets that slowly became uncovered, it added a great air of mystery to the story. And wow the twists in the story blew me away. One after the other, especially when you did not expect them. I gotta say that I really did not like Jerry or Jessica's mother at all. They both seriously made me see red. And I could not feel sorry for either of them, and still I really don't feel that sorry for them. When I got closer to the end of the story though, I started to see the lessons that were playing out and I began to see how forgiveness played a huge role in the Authors vision of this story.

Ok now on with what I did not like about the story. It will be short and sweet. I did not agree with one part of the story, near the ending, that I won't post here even in a spoiler. (I know there are some people who can't resist clicking the spoiler links. LOL). I can kind of see why it was wrote the way it was, why it had to end the way it did, but still it seemed a little unfair to me and I guess that is just because of the way I believe. But overall, the story was awesome.
Horror never has and probably never will be one of my favorite genres. The obsession with death and all things bloody and disturbing leaves me with a sick feeling in my gut. However, J.S. Bailey's novel is very tastefully done and certainly overcame my initial skepticism.
Let me establish one basic fact before continuing I do not believe in ghosts...absolutely not. A story premise based on the idea that a spirit lingers behind on earth to ruin the lives of his murderers seemed fantastic at best. But for the sake of story, I decided to concede on that point and move on. So there, no more mention of how ardently I disbelieve in ghosts.
Bailey's characters are intriguing and her plot is one of the most surprising tangles that has ever ensnared me. Like a roller coaster, the story inches forward slowly, clickety clacking through the first few chapters. Then, when she finally has us at the top of the incline, Bailey sends the car careening down an exhilarating slope of hatred, grief, and fear. Each twist in the track is a challenge to anticipate - I believe I pulled several muscles in my neck on this wild ride. As the story begins to progress more rapidly, I cannot bring myself to put it down, relishing each rush of tingles that races up my back each time the ghost appears. Though formless, his instability becomes increasingly unsettling until the suspense has me waiting breathlessly for his next appearance...each muscle taut with expectation. The web of impossible connections that Bailey is able to spin leaves my jaw dangling uselessly. The sprinkles of dry, witty humor serve to lighten the load when the presence of the dead becomes too cold. Bailey reaches out a hand and draws in those readers not traditionally enticed by horror, acclimating them to her choice of genre - not an easy task, and bloody brilliant.
Jessica Roman-Dell is a paranormal investigator (read ghost hunter) with a problem. Nope, it's not that she spent all of her money on her ghost hunting equipment and has nothing in reserve. Nope, it's not that she's lost her job and had to move in with her ex-coworker and a long time friend. It seems that Jessica has found a ghost, and, like the proverbial puppy dog, it followed her home. Jerry Madison, the ghost, has found a way to communicate with an adult human being and seems to have found that he likes having a friend - a little too much. Jerry begins to show signs of jealousy and possessiveness when it comes to Jessica and soon her house-mates Sidney and Wayne begin to see Jerry or feel the effects of his presence in bad ways.

As time goes on, we learn that Jerry is not just a human-infatuated ghost whose fascination with Jessica would be cute, had it not bordered on stalking. Jessica is torn between caring for Jerry and not really caring for any kind of relationship with him as a long covered up desire to be with Wayne begins to come to the surface. We soon learn that Jerry has a deep dark secret. He isn't ready to "pass" to the after-life because he believes his destination would be hell because of that secret. As a result, the relationship with Jessica becomes more dangerous and lives are at stake as he slowly takes control of the relationship. As the story continues we discover that Jerry is not the only one with secrets as Wayne, the friend who owns the home has his secrets as do Jessica's hated parents. Does Jerry get a chance to deal with his own personal demons? Can Jessica ever break free of Jerry? Will Jessica and Wayne ever get together? Will Jessica and her parents reconcile?

In small town, America everyone knows each other and knows each other's business. It's important to understand that when you get to the end of the book. As the book wraps up the relationships that bring all of the characters together are vital as they help you understand the plot. Slowly deep dark secrets are revealed as we come to the climax of the story; but will those secrets destroy or help the relationships?

I found this book intriguing, exciting and gripping. I had to put it down early enough so I didn't read it too close to bed time because it is, after all, a ghost story. But more than a ghost story, it's a story about relationships; how they go wrong and how they grow. How do our sins affect the way we deal with each other? How does our background affect the people we befriend? If we can't accept ourselves, how can we expect others to love us as we are? Bailey touches on all of these issues in this book and soon the story becomes ours, if we think deeply enough, as we confront the ghosts of our own past.

I make a point of not posting reviews of books that I can't recommend. I can recommend Rage's Echo highly. Buy it! It's labeled as "Christian Speculative Fiction." What does that mean? If you are into ghost stories, you will enjoy this book. If you aren't into ghost stories, though, there is a lot to like about this book, especially from a Christian perspective. It is not meant to be a theological reference work. It does talk a lot about being truthful with those we love. It does talk about building relationships and how important it is to develop strong relationships with friends and family. Most of all, it does all these things wrapped around a great story and a believable premise.
Couldn't put it down!