Visions
The
Gifted Series
Book
One
Laura
N. Anile
Genre:
Paranormal
Publisher:
GlassHouse Publishing
ISBN:
9780992279028
ASIN:
B00FFM1GOW
Number
of pages: Approx. 420
Word
Count: 124,000
Book
Trailer: www.youtube.com/laurananile
Book
Description:
What
would you sacrifice to save a stranger?
When
Isabel Cartier, a career-driven lawyer determined to rise to the top,
begins to experience premonitions of strangers in potentially
life-threatening situations, she must decide what she is willing to
do—and sacrifice—in order to save the people in her visions.
As
her premonitions progress, the level of risk to her own life
escalates, and she’s thrown into a mysterious world that will put
more than just her career in jeopardy.
It
is only when her life spins out of control that she is able to take
chances that she never thought possible—including opening her heart
to love.
There's
Matt, the handsome stranger she saves from a terrible accident. But
will she ever see him again? Then there's Jeremy, her thoughtful
neighbor who's down on his luck. Both will shape her path and leave
her breathless. But it’s another man, who she sees in her visions
over and over again, who will leave her questioning everything. Does
he have nine lives, or is it up to Isabel to figure out the
parameters of a game she doesn't quite understand in order to truly
save him?
Visions
follows Isabel’s journey to find out if she has the courage she
needs to save the people in her premonitions, and how, ultimately,
their lives are intertwined with hers.
Excerpt:
The
child began screaming; a scream that made your blood run cold. Her
mother instantly tried to placate her, eventually smothering her
mouth when those attempts failed. That only intensified the
screaming, agitating the girl more.
The
gunman flew into a rage, demanding the girl be silenced before he
silenced her. His hand twitched in fury. Could
he honestly harm a child?
I wondered, as fear crashed over me. The interminable screaming
shrilled through the bank as the girl thrashed in her mother’s
arms. My skin tingled, the air electrified with trepidation.
The
gunman pointed the weapon directly at the child, narrowing his eyes.
A growl erupted from his throat as his feeble control shattered and
his finger pulled back the trigger.
There
was no time left to decide, to think. There was only time to act.
Instinctively, I jumped in front of the young girl as I heard the
deafening crack of the gun being fired.
I
jumped so violently that I awoke, drenched in sweat.
To
read a sample, please go to: Amazon
Or
you can read Chapter One at www.lauraanile.com/sneakpeek
Q
and A
Whoa!
This sounds like a thriller. How would you describe the book?
The
extract was from a key scene in the book, which the plot builds
towards (it’s in the prologue though, so it’s not a spoiler ;-)
Her other premonitions are far less intense – things that would be
plausible on a more regular basis. The drama and risk involved in her
premonitions escalates as the story unfolds.
It’s
not actually a thriller – it’s about her journey, exploring the
ideas of fate and how we are all connected.
And
there’s a love interest or two thrown in
Who doesn’t love a good romance?
The
concept of the book makes you wonder just what any of us would do if
we had similar premonitions. Would we ignore them or go out of our
way and risk our lives to save the people in them?
That’s
the question! The premonitions that Isabel experiences start off
small and end up becoming increasingly challenging and risky. She
needs to throw all of her previous ideas and plans out the window and
discover what she’s really made of – and what’s really
important to her.
Her
experiences leave her questioning the idea of fate: what’s
controllable, what isn’t, what is she willing to give and what is
she willing to lose?
Where
is the book set?
Mostly
San Francisco, which I think is an ideal backdrop for the story. But
Isabel travels to Florence, Italy at the beginning of the book, and
three of the chapters are set there. I was actually in Florence when
I wrote the first draft of those chapters, so I was inspired
Speaking
of inspiration, what inspired you to write the story?
I
was fascinated by the idea of how someone would react in these types
of circumstances, especially if that person was the opposite of
someone you’d expect to be open to it. Could they ignore it? Would
they feel compelled to act? Would they see it as a gift, or be angry
and resentful about it?
I
like the idea that nothing is what it seems. And just when you think
you have it all figured out, the tables turn. What is the purpose,
how much control does she really have and, in the end, who is it that
is really saving who?
Plus,
I like the idea of the girl being the one to save the guys for a
change! ;-)
Want
to know more?
Go
to www.lauraanile.com
for more information about the author; take the quiz ‘What
Would You Do?’- view
the book trailers; or read
a short story
from her collection, entitled Unmasked
Secrets.
You
can also view the book trailers on YouTube at:
www.youtube.com/laurananile
Or
connect with Laura on Facebook: Laura
N Anile, Author;
or on Twitter: @LauraAnile
About
the Author:
Laura
has had a lifelong love of writing, which she explored in a
successful marketing career before penning her first novel. She is
fascinated by the ideas of fate and interconnectedness, central
themes in her story. She loves all things humorous, laughs too loudly
and finds her own jokes amusing. She has a passion for traveling and
exploring the world but has a phobia of suspect hotel rooms with
questionable hygiene. And, oh yeah, she doesn’t own any crystal
balls.
Visions
is her debut novel. She has also written a collection of short
stories, entitled Unmasked Secrets.
Blog:
www.lauraanile.com/blog
Twitter:
@LauraAnile
Facebook:
Laura N Anile, Author
YouTube
Channel: www.youtube.com/laurananile
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