Behind the Veil by E.J. Dawson

Release: October 1, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Literary Wanderlust
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

Can she keep the secrets of her past to rescue a girl tormented by a ghost?

In 1920s Los Angeles, Letitia Hawking reads the veil between life and death. A scrying bowl allows her to experience the final moments of the deceased. She brings closure to grief-stricken war widows and mourning families.
For Letitia, it is a penance. She knows no such peace.

For Alasdair Driscoll, it may be the only way to save his niece, Finola, from her growing night terrors. But when Letitia sees a shadowy figure attached to the household, it rouses old fears of her unspeakable past in England.

When a man comes to her about his missing daughter, the third girl to go missing in as many months, Letitia can’t help him when she can’t see who’s taken them.

As a darkness haunts Letitia’s vision, she may not be given a choice in helping the determined Mr Driscoll, or stop herself falling in love with him. But to do so risks a part of herself she locked away, and to release it may cost Letitia her sanity and her heart.

About the Author:

E.J. Dawson both credits and blames her mother-by reading The Lord of the Rings aloud to E.J. twice-for her complete absorption with the world of fiction. Growing up in a haunted mansion sandwiched between an abandoned mine and an endless pine plantation should have been all the fuel E.J.’s imagination needed.

But her parents filled her life with stories: about themselves, their lives, and the ones they had found through the pages of books.

Behind the Veil Review:

“Behind the Veil” is a beautifully constructed gothic tale surrounding a medium with a haunted past, and I could not put it down.

This book felt special as soon as I picked it up. I loved Letitia from the get-go and found her intriguing because of her special powers. The author describes her powers so grippingly that I was fascinated by the character. Moreover, I also liked how Letitia responds to Driscoll’s behavior. Even though he is thoughtful and treats her with respect, it was interesting to see how Letitia doesn’t fall for his charms and generosity. However, the author portrays her feelings for Driscoll beautifully, especially when you see how tormented she is over Daniel. I also liked the little moments, like the relationship Letitia has with her Imogen.

What’s lovely about the tale is how the author beautifully blends a little of everything. The story is gothic, mysterious, suspenseful, romantic, all interwoven in a historical backdrop. A few noteworthy moments in the tale are when she meets Driscoll the first time, the unsettling feeling Letitia gets when she studies the house before meeting Finola, or when she meets Detective Andrews. As the story progresses, you get personally invested in the characters and wonder how Letitia could solve the mystery when combating her demons. The author also writes all the supporting characters you strongly feel towards them, like Mrs. Quinn, Mr. Wdwards, and Mr. Barkley. Moreover, the ending was epic as we see a fight of good vs. evil.

Overall, if you love movies like “The Conjuring” series, you will love reading “Behind the Veil.” I hope the author continues to write many such stories in this genre.

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will win a finished copy of BEHIND THE VEIL & Swag, International.

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