Author ///Mystery, Horror, Paranormal
Barbara Watkins
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| PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER "THORNS Of AN INNOCENT SOUL" A young woman tormented by her own demons. She is torn between wanting to love her mother, and needing to hate her. Growing up in an abusive environment, she loses self-confidence and self-respect. She wonders what a real home life would be like. The choices she decides to make could change her destiny forever. One horrific night will decide her fate. ISBN#1424107849 Release Date May, 2006 Reviews for Thorns of an Innocent Soul: The Fiction Shelf http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/sep_06.htm#fiction http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp? z=y&EAN=9781424107841&tabname=custreview&itm=1 http://www.crystalreviews.com/authors/w/watkins.htm Thorns Of An Innocent Soul is a short novella about two women, corrupted by hatred and enmity in life, forced to confront their own flaws and failings after death. Ella, the mother, was cruel to her children in her obsession for beauty, wealth and prestige; Jennifer, the daughter, hated her abusive mother so much she refused to take any responsibility for the pain or grief that she caused in her own life. Neither woman would believe in or accept God; when the day of reckoning came, both would have to confront the greed, hatred, and revenge that had colored their lives for so long. A profound tale about the difficult journey to redemption and the quest for lost innocence. Midwest Book Review Thorns of an Innocent Soul is an admirably spun tale of lost faith, lost innocence, and lost hope. If you are looking for a story that will vividly move you, then, Thorns of an innocent Soul is a necessary read. Ms. Barbara Watkins is an exceedingly gifted writer and we are looking forward to seeing more of her work! Bill Pooler Independent Press United Kingdom Barbara Watkins tells a tale of betrayal, hatred, and deception in her novel, Thorns of an Innocent Soul. Raised by a mother who is concerned only about her own welfare, rather than that of her children, Jennifer loses her innocence to a man of her mother's choosing. This leads her down the lonely road of revenge. People make their own choices, and often those choices lead to more difficult situations than we could ever imagine. Watkins' novel shows us just that, yet she gives us hope that we might one day make the right choice and be led down a better path - one of redemption. Amey Tippett, Author of Alison’s Journey Thorns of an Innocent: Review Watkins has written an intriguing tale of heartache and misery caused by a lifetime of abuse. The main character knows she is becoming as heartless as the mother who abused her, but she can’t help it. It was hard to put this book down. The writer captures the hollow spirit of the main character; Jennifer and we feel her pain. As the story culminates in tragedy, it becomes clear that faith and a belief in some Higher Power would have carried her through the pain had she allowed it. Stricken by a lifetime of feeling unwanted and being steered away from everything she loved, Jennifer feels she has no choice but to bring down the demon. A compelling read! Rebecca Benston, Author of In the Wash : The Rona Shively Stories E-mail I received from award winning author, Anne Rice: I congratulate you on your success with your books, and I know you will go on having success. It's wonderful, this world of being a writer, without doubt. It was kind of you to think of me, and take time to write. I wish you all blessings always, Anne. Saturday, January 14, 2006 1:43 PM On Friday, January 13, 2006, at 09:07PM E-mail I received from book/screenwriter and Film/Producer Lia Scott Price: I admire your writing and I hope you continue. It is always inspiring to me to see someone living their dream! Take care! Lia |
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