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Echoes and Ashes: A Paranormal Mystery (The Deittman Files Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alexandra Frund Clinton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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I SEE DEAD PEOPLE! That’s what Eli Gehring wants to tell his wife every time she asks him, “what the hell is wrong with you?” But, of course, he can’t do that. There’s no way she would understand him, no one would. How could they? He’s already lived with his horrible curse for most of his life, and if he could just get his meds then maybe he could fix everything—he could save his marriage and keep his daughter in his life.
But medication costs money, and money requires a job. Desperate times call for desperate measures and Eli decides to accept a potentially dangerous job with the renowned Doctor Lennard Deittman. Five thousand dollars is five thousand dollars, after all. And besides, what’s the worst that can happen in a haunted asylum filled with researchers and psychics?
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Deittman Files
  2. Print length
    276 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    January 2, 2020
  6. File size
    1267 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083G91BDB
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1267 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 ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1734398809
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
33 global ratings
Perfect combination of supernatural and mystery elements
5 Stars
Perfect combination of supernatural and mystery elements
I don't usually read supernatural mysteries, but the description of this one was engaging (plus had awesome cover art), so I gave it a chance. WOW, am I glad I did!(mild spoilers below)The author does an excellent job of using supernatural/psychic elements in the story, but NOT having them be the cause of the mystery or horror. It's such a cop-out to be like "oh well a ghost did it sucks" in a supernatural mystery, and the author doesn't do that!! There's an ACTUAL mystery with ACTUAL suspects and an ACTUAL culprit who's not a ghost!!! The supernatural elements are there for the setting and ambience and partially for the plot, but the mystery isn't *because* of them.This book strikes an excellent balance between mystery and supernatural, a combination I was really skeptical of going into it. But it was pulled off to perfection. I loved Ash (one of the main characters), and I kind of hope to see more of her in the future! I'll keep my fingers crossed for a spin-off sequel. :)
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smhunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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I'm anxious to start reading the second book in this series. Eli and Ash are complicated characters. And I realize I wouldn't want their gifts.
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A. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read with a Mix of Spooky and Terrifying
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
This was a well-written novel, with interesting characters, that kept me guessing until the very end. I enjoyed taking this journey alongside Eli and can't wait to jump into the next one!!
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Cory
5.0 out of 5 stars A great and suspenseful thriller
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
I really enjoyed Echoes and Ashes--it's outside of my typical reading genres, but I don't regret picking it up at all. Alexandra crafts a suspenseful, thrilling tale based off of the premise that there really is a supernatural element to our world that the vast majority of us are unaware of. And in that same tale she introduces some of the experts of this field as the ones that go around and study whether or not so-called haunted locations are what they claim to be.

Despite introducing characters like Eli and various others, the focus isn't on the supernatural elements. These weave more into a larger world I'm hoping that the author continues to explore, but the focus largely remains on the mystery of the asylum and its past. Without giving anything away, things start going wrong for the team, and the question lingers on just what is going on around them.

The suspense builds slowly, but once it starts it just keeps building and building--I had to keep turning the pages to find out what would happen.

Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful thriller, anyone interested in the world of ghost hunting or urban exploration, or anyone who likes a bit of new urban fantasy. Can't wait to see what might come next!
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artemisgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect combination of supernatural and mystery elements
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
I don't usually read supernatural mysteries, but the description of this one was engaging (plus had awesome cover art), so I gave it a chance. WOW, am I glad I did!

(mild spoilers below)

The author does an excellent job of using supernatural/psychic elements in the story, but NOT having them be the cause of the mystery or horror. It's such a cop-out to be like "oh well a ghost did it sucks" in a supernatural mystery, and the author doesn't do that!! There's an ACTUAL mystery with ACTUAL suspects and an ACTUAL culprit who's not a ghost!!! The supernatural elements are there for the setting and ambience and partially for the plot, but the mystery isn't *because* of them.

This book strikes an excellent balance between mystery and supernatural, a combination I was really skeptical of going into it. But it was pulled off to perfection. I loved Ash (one of the main characters), and I kind of hope to see more of her in the future! I'll keep my fingers crossed for a spin-off sequel. :)
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artemisgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect combination of supernatural and mystery elements
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
I don't usually read supernatural mysteries, but the description of this one was engaging (plus had awesome cover art), so I gave it a chance. WOW, am I glad I did!

(mild spoilers below)

The author does an excellent job of using supernatural/psychic elements in the story, but NOT having them be the cause of the mystery or horror. It's such a cop-out to be like "oh well a ghost did it sucks" in a supernatural mystery, and the author doesn't do that!! There's an ACTUAL mystery with ACTUAL suspects and an ACTUAL culprit who's not a ghost!!! The supernatural elements are there for the setting and ambience and partially for the plot, but the mystery isn't *because* of them.

This book strikes an excellent balance between mystery and supernatural, a combination I was really skeptical of going into it. But it was pulled off to perfection. I loved Ash (one of the main characters), and I kind of hope to see more of her in the future! I'll keep my fingers crossed for a spin-off sequel. :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, captivating thriller that left me wanting more!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
I was looking for something new to read, and, though I normally look for historical fiction, or mysteries, I chose to read Echoes and Ashes. Alexandra has written a wonderful book about the paranormal, with a great mystery mixed into it. I really enjoyed the book, and each chapter has me wanting more. Very intriguing-and so glad I picked this book!
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Diane S. Dailey
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
I just started reading it yesterday and am grabbing every spare second I can to read more. This book grabs your attention from the very first page and makes you keep turning. I do not normally read this genre, but will certainly read this author again.
2 people found this helpful
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Jackie Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
This was a thrilling book from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down and the last chapters were heart pounding and I couldn’t read fast enough. A great first book for a new author. I can’t wait for the 2nd one!
2 people found this helpful
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Jessie Albright
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
From a talented young author, love it!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2020
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Impossible to put down! Completely absorbing and well written. Characters came alive on the page. No sleep till the very last word.
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