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A Harvest of Souls: Book One of The Grim Lore Kindle Edition

by C.C. Edmonston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 137 ratings
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Stand and deliver us from evil.

Notorious highwayman Samuel Shanklin is stretching his luck, while the noose of Tyburn gallows threatens to stretch his neck. But one final robbery before he hangs up his pistols puts him on a slippery path with the woman of his dreams ... who may just prove to be the stuff of nightmares. With his gang turning against him and his family unraveling like the stitches on a stolen purse, Shanklin must fight to swing the odds in his favour before he winds up swinging from the wrong end of a rope.

Meanwhile, young Jack Hunter watches helplessly as his sister gradually goes insane. Charlotte speaks of seeing auras, smelling colours and tasting sounds and her obsession with Tyburn's hanging days forces Jack to seek a cure. But their dying mother only encourages her daughter’s ‘talents’ even further. Does Charlotte possess a once coveted ancient power, or is it simply the fractured mind of a fragile adolescent? As his sister creeps closer to madness, Jack must find the courage to save her before she’s lost to the darkness forever.

Buy this twisted, gothic tale of blood and betrayal to discover what secrets entwine these tangled souls like the threads of a hangman's halter.
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Praise for A Harvest of Souls:'A suspenseful ride with interesting characters and very well written this is a book that will not let you down. Truly fantastic.''A Harvest of Souls by C.C. Edmonston not only stands but delivers on so many levels.''A great read which I couldn't put down.''This was an awesome read. The story has a great flow and amazing characters. C. C. Edmonston delivers a new classic in Harvest of Souls.''This book could not be put down. I think it would make a great movie! Really enjoyed it.''What a ride. A big surprise awaits the reader unless you are more astute than I when you get near the end.''That took my heart for a jog. Loved it.'

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To get more of Samuel Shanklin, grab the prequel novelette, Supply and Demand for FREE by subscribing to my mailing list. Just copy and paste this URL into your browser: ccedmonston.com/supply-and-demand/Drop me a line. I'll always reply.Cheynne

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078HSY9K5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Emberlake (December 19, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 19, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1355 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 137 ratings

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C.C. Edmonston

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Born and raised in east London, C.C. Edmonston is the son of a former British soldier and an Irish mother. Having spent a decade employed as a licensed bodyguard to A-list celebrities, as well as several years working as a bouncer in the often 'lively' nightclubs of deepest, dodgiest Essex, he now prefers to make up stories that tend to dwell nearer the darker side of life, death and everything in between. It's usually safer that way.

Retired from security work, the VIPs he hangs around with most often these days are his wife and his daughter with whom he lives in leafy Hertfordshire, where he mainly spends his time stepping over discarded dolls and putting words and paintings down on a digital canvas. Often very violent words.

He's a nice bloke who loves a chat, so do feel free to connect.

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Terrie Guin
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
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I wasn’t sure when I started this book if I was going to like it. It kept me guessing the whole time and the twists were engrossing. I was completely stumped by how Charlotte and Jack played into to story but the eventual revelations were very satisfying and surprising. This book was very well written and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a supernatural twist.
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Leia Shan Wilde
4.0 out of 5 stars Busy story
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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There is alot going on in this story. It is interesting and pulls you in, but it seems unconnected until the wrap up at the end.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018
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A good decent story
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Mvskoke
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book - right down to the smells.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019
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This is a superb book. Great characters made more interesting by not exactly playing with a full deck. The author did his research and it shows in how well he describes the people, the houses and even the smells of the time.
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Scroller2016
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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It was a good book. Ienjoyed it very much.
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Rose Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating tale...
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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Very well written story that leaves a mark on your consciousness, it won't be soon forgotten. The darkness is real, the pain the characters suffer is vivid. Everyone has a story, even a man who lives his life in the shadows. Highly recommended.
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Jennie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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Shanda Douglas
3.0 out of 5 stars The “good” bad guy was (for me) impossible to relate to or ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. Normally I stay away from period pieces unless they are written by Jane Austen. I found no reason to change my opinion after reading this book. While it was well written, the story was one that I just couldn’t get into. The “good” bad guy was (for me) impossible to relate to or even like. This will not stop me from recommending the author to others though.
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RWheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very entertaining book. With great larger than life main characters and a very exciting and compelling plot.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2017
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If you are looking for some rough characters and rough justice for those who are caught with their fingers in the pockets of others, then this tale of highwayman Samuel Shanklin and his cronies will suit you well. Be aware that this book contains small amounts of bad language, here and there.

Samuel Shanklin is a man who seemed to hate his life. He even felt unhappy around his wife, Sarah. Except for his son Harry, whom he adored. He hated the rest.

Along with his criminal colleague Randall; with whom he regularly worked, he held up the rich for plunder on the King's highways. On some occasions they were joined by a man called Bob Creech who was deadly with a knife. Especially when throwing it. Shankling didn't trust Creech at all and wasn't particularly happy to work with him, but needs must.

When holding up a coach together, (the last time Shanklin intends to do so, as he wants to retire) the three men make themselves busy removing the wealth of a rich lady and her companion. However, Shanklin falls under the Lady's spell when he sees her exquisite face, only taking a necklace from her, despite the fact that she is bedecked with jewels. He doesn't know why he does it, but he lets her and her companion go and goes on his way in possession of the necklace. But, at a later date, when he takes it for valuing to a jeweler, the man tells him that the 'precious stone' in the middle of it, is in fact a tooth!

Shanklin wants to return it to the lady but cant think how without giving himself. As he thinks of her he becomes more and more obsessed with her. To the antagonism of his wife and collegues. They cannot understand what has gotten into him.

I loved this story. It had so much going on at the same time, which made things really interesting and kept my attention. The characters were fully realised and full of life. I love the whole concept of the highwayman, the idea lends itself well to a story.

This was a very entertaining story with complex characters and the wonderful backdrop of old London back in the late 1650's to the early 1800's. I love the drama of London during those times. Occassional civil unrest. The division beyween the 'haves' and the 'have nots' was vast.
People lived by their wits in a hard, uncaring and rough world. Crime was rife and highwaymen were common, and hanged quite often too.

I think that the author has captured the flavour of this time in the past quite well, and I look forward to reading more in this series.
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Teresa Roper
1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible book
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2020
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Stupid story, horrid, stupid, unlikable, ignorant main character.
The story is ludicrous and the situations and love at first robbery are ridiculous. And the flaming woman at the end, laughable!Complete waste of time and money.
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unclearthur
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2019
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I wasn't quite sure about this one after reading the preview, but it was a good story, well grounded. I'd certainly buy a sequel.
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Ian
3.0 out of 5 stars OKish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2020
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The first half was great, but didn't like where the story went in 2nd half.
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M Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read that I can’t stop thinking about.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2019
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A brilliant read. I am an avid reader and often figure out plots before the end of the book so I get excited when an author manages to draw me in so thoroughly and I don’t manage to uncover the twists in the plot before reaching the end. I was completely bowled over by the plot and the superb descriptive passages which painted such a clear and grittily realistic historical England. It is clear that superb background research went into this book. I was pleased to see that the time period was not glossed over with a romantic paintbrush but used as a rough, realistic backdrop to a fascinating story with intriguing characters that you can’t wait to get back to. I finished the book a while ago and still find my mind coming back to this book and thinking about the characters and their lives. They were expertly crafted and you find yourself drawn into their story completely. I can’t wait for the next one so I can see what happens to them. If you like historical fiction with a dark supernatural twist then definitely give this book a read. I couldn’t put it down.
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