This is the 16th Psychic Visions Novel from USA Today Bestselling author Dale Mayer.Born and raised in a cult with a fanatical father who believed she was destined for greater things, Phoenix endured a childhood of pain and torment. Not only was her father preparing her for the future he saw, he hated that she was stronger, better than he was.When she’s finally rescued, her life slowly improves, … life slowly improves, but still her past hinders her future. Her father has gifted her with one special note, written on a material she has yet to destroy. In order to get rid of it forever, she travels to Iceland to her father’s hometown to visit a fissure of lava that opens every summer. Surely the material will burn in the lava? And she can then be rid of her father and the special note forever …
Detective Rowan Einar hates when the damn fissure opens as it always signifies the suicide season–a despicable time of year where people travel to his small corner of the world to end their lives. When a waif shows up with huge eyes and scars, both external and internal, he wants to ensure she won’t be the next suicide in town. But, when he hears her story, he wonders what is going on …
Then the deaths begin, … and he witnesses the visions and energies that he’s always been able to see have now merged with Phoenix’s energies, making the two of them stronger and more powerful. What they see though is even more terrifying …
The Psychic Vision Series
1.Tuesday’s Child
2.Hide’n Go Seek
3.Maddy’s Floor
4.Garden of Sorrow
5.Knock, Knock…
6.Rare Find
7.Eyes to the Soul
8.Now You See Her…
9.Shattered
10.Into the Abyss…
11.Seeds of Malice
12.Eye of the Falcon
13.Itsy Bitsy Spider
14.Unmasked
15.Deep Beneath
16.From the Ashes 17. Stroke of Death
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All I can say is wow!! I was completely blown away by this intense psychic thriller with complex characters and a well-crafted story that had me totally immersed in all that was happening from the first page and I could have kept reading when I got to the end. I loved the instant attraction and undeniable chemistry between Phoenix Rising and Detective Rowan Einar with the secondary characters, mystery, twists and turns adding to my reading pleasure. I received an advance reader copy of “From the Ashes” from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review.
This is my fave series from this author, if you’re a Kay Hooper fan you’ll love it.
A cult, ancient energies, danger, suicide, murder, this story has it all. Phoenix overcame her traumatic childhood, but life comes full circle. Going back to the land of her ancestors she is on a mission. The local cop has his eye on her in more ways than one, he’s special too but can he be trusted?
I was glued to my kindle for this one. Such a roller coaster as we raced to the finish I found myself reading faster. Brilliant, I loved it.
I love this series and this book did not disappoint.Rowan and Phoenix were both great characters. There were lot’s of surprises and the ending was awesome! I was totally surprised who the bad guy was!! Very good story and nice relationship building between the two main characters, as always love how the previous books characters are weaved into the story! Can’t wait for the next one!!
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I love how Dale writes these paranormal stories. This book had many twists and turns which kept the reader engaged. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen the story takes another turn. Every year a lava fissure opens up and the town faces a large number of suicides. When Rowan sees Phoenix he’s afraid she’s come to commit suicide and he’s not going to let that happen. He doesn’t understand why he’s so drawn to her until their energy joins together. Together they work to find the evil pushing people to commit suicide and force it out of their town.
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From the Ashes by Dale Mayer
Psychic Visions Series Book Sixteen
Phoenix Rising went to the Icelandic Burning Fires. A place she heard about growing up in her dysfunctional childhood. Her father the cult leader spoke of them. She had one goal in mind while here, and then would leave with the bus tour she was on. Only, things didn’t turn out nice and simple like she had hoped.
Rowan Einar knew there was something about the woman in the hotel from the first moment he laid eyes on her. It was suicide season here…for some odd reason the Burning Fires brought that on. And he suspected that woman was here for that reason. Only…not on his watch!
As always, it’s hard to figure out who the villain is. Characters from previous books pop-in, even if only psychically, to help. The books in this series are always well written and page-turners.
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Phoenix Rising was born into a cult to a fanatical father who believed she was the “Chosen One”. He tortured her mercilessly to prepare her for the future but he also hated her because she was stronger than he was. Phoenix was rescued when she was 11, the only surviving member, and has turned her life around. Her memories of that time are fragmented. She has one thing left of her father’s, a letter that she has tried to destroy without any luck. So she decides to go to her father’s hometown, a small town in Iceland where a lava fissure opens every summer in hopes that the lava will destroy the letter. Detective Rowan Einar hates this time of year because the fissure has gained a bad reputation as a place for suicide. When Rowan first meets Phoenix he thinks that may be her intention but he soon learns that there’s a connection between them as their energies blend togethe. And there’s more going on in town than meets the eye. With help from a man named Grayse whom Stefan has sent to help, they begin working together to solve the mystery since there has already been a suicide and a murder. To get to the bottom of things the three of them must take a trip back to the one place where Phoenix never wanted to return.
I love the Psychic Visions series and this book was a great read. The concept and overall storyline was one that drew me in from the beginning and kept me hooked until the end. Phoenix and Rowan were great, both alone and together. The story was intriguing and kept you guessing until the end. However, there were quite a few grammatical errors and typos that detracted from the story. I’m still looking forward to the next book so give this one 4 stars. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order.
I always love a good PNR book and this series from Dale always gets my curiosity and interest going. We have a young girl called Phoenix who is being brought up in a cult lead by her father. Being physically and mentally abused by dad and the rest of the cult seems to be the norm for poor Phoenix. Being “the chosen one” as described by her father, who happens the be the father of every child there has to be so much pressure for a young child. Once raided, Phoenix was the only member to be rescued after the mass suicide in which she was supposed to die and be reborn.
We fast forward 20 years where Phoenix has a PHD, was loved and well cared for by her foster parents. A trip to Iceland sees her in an eternal fire site and a place where suicides seem to be happening at a certain time. Team her with a detective and well it gives you an excellent suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. Loved the story with so many characters with different traits. Gorgeous cover that sits so well on my book shelf.
This book is filled with lots of intrigue. It keeps you guessing until the end. Phoenix was abused by her father while he was head of a cult. She was supposedly “The One” and he was as supposedly preparing her. Once he is dead, she feels she has to destroy the one thing she has left from him in order to live her life free. She meets Rowan and they are instantly connected. It leaves you wondering if there really is a way for your energy to survive after you are dead. Is it possible?
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This is a fast-paced paranormal with a lot of action and intrigue! Dale Mayer has a way of writing that takes you in the wrong direction when trying to guess who the evil presence is.
This book is intense, it drags you into the mystery and keeps you guessing until the end.
Phoenix was born to a madman in a cult. She’s gifted and she’s determined to finally leave her past behind her.
Grab a copy of this book and get ready to enjoy some action and intrigue.
Let me say first of all, I absolutely loved this book. Phoenix was raised in a cult, run by her father. The abuse and treatment she suffered caused some long-term effects. Cults are so insidious that sometimes people do not understand what they are involved in. I like the way the book addressed the fact that after being rescued the victims still suffer. The town still blames Phoenix for the other victims because she was the only survivor. Then we come to Rowan who is dealing with a legendary suicide town. This is also something that happens today and the book gives a brief look at what happens after the suicide. Someone has to pick up the pieces and the bodies. The evil in this book shows that some things get passed down through families, cults and even towns but if people work together, they can overcome it. This book has it all Action, mystery, romance, trauma and Hope. Can not wait for the next one.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This is a fast-paced paranormal with a lot of action and intrigue!
Dale Mayer always skillfully creates a plot that takes the reader on a roller coaster ride. There are so many clues that lead us in the wrong directions that I could not figure out who the evil presence is until the end.
Phoenix Rising’s father was a cult leader who abused her until the day he died. Grown-up Phoenix chooses to visit Iceland, where her father was born.
Phoenix’s father had given her a letter before he died, and Phoenix wants to destroy it. Unfortunately, it is written on some kind of paper that is impossible to destroy.
Her father’s hometown is famous for its Eternal Fire. Phoenix plans to throw her letter into the Fire. She hopes the letter will burn up which will hopefully purge anymore thoughts of her father from her mind.
Meanwhile native Detective Rowan Einer meets Phoenix. Eventually, they both suspect an evil presence is killing innocent people, and they work together to find out who it is.
WOW!
This story is intense! It grabs you hard and keeps you guessing about the details that are hiding. This story reaches in and squeezes your heart for the little girl that is the focus of such terrible abuse and torment by a madman who things he is God. How anyone could constantly abuse a child is beyond me but Phoenix is one tough cookie.
I love Phoenix’s ability to cocoon herself away from her reality in order to endure the treatment her cult family is constantly inflicting on her. I was blown away by the depth of this story and the intricate details required to tell this type of story. Unfortunately, cults of various types, are very real in this world and this story gives real insight of how controlling and deceptive they can be. They have a rabid need to convince their followers that they are special and considered to be the “Chosen One”.
Great story! Emotionally gripping and heartfelt championing of these characters! I loved it!
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This is the 16th book in the Psychic Visions series, it is a standalone story, no cliffhangers.
Phoenix had a terrible abusive childhood with being raised in a cult environment with a mad man for a father, now grown up and returning to his place of birth, Phoenix connects with Rowan, a policeman with his own psychic abilities. Together they connect and make an energy of their own.
There is plenty of drama and intrigue in this story, loads of twists and turns. Highly entertaining.
Phoenix Rising was born and raised in a cult lead by her fanatical father who believed she was destined for greater things. However, she endured a childhood full of physical pain and both physical and mental torment and not only his hands but all the other cult members. It appears that he was convinced he was preparing her for the future he was convinced she would fulfil and at the same time was punishing her for being stronger and better than he was. Can she fight against the destiny he has prepared her for and protect all her she is close to as she experiences physic life at an extreme level during a visit to Iceland?
I loved this story which was a great mixture of psychic action, a mystery and a thriller. I loved the relationship between Phoenix and the other characters in the story that seemed to be all helping her in one way or another. A very addictive story that I could not put down until I had finished it.
I highly recommend From the Ashes, it is one of the best in the physic visions series. The main characters of Rowan and Phoenix are well developed and have you cheering for them from the beginning. The story line is fantastic The book grabs you and will not let go, I could not put it down. I had to see what the next twist to the story would be. I do not like spoilers in book reviews, so I do not write them and with this book it would be very easy to do just by giving you my favorite part of the book. This is a must read
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Phoenix had been through more in her life than anyone ever should. She did come out the other side better, more educated, and far more stable. Now she has just one more thing to do. She needs to get rid of the last thing of her past, something given to her by her father that up to now she hasn’t be able to destroy by conventional means.
The town where Phoenix’s father was born is noted for the lava fissure that opens every spring and closes in the fall. The Burning Fires as they are called, signal what the locals refer to as the suicide season. It is a time of year acting police chief Rowen Einar dreads.
As Rowan watches the bus loads of tourists, one woman attracts his attention. He doesn’t know why but he has a feeling about her and if she’s planning on suicide he wasn’t going to let it happen on his watch.
While we do meet the troublesome entity and get to understand the disappearances through it’s eyes, he calls himself a supplier to the Elders of these burning fires.
After exploring a little and hearing some strange sounds with no apparent cause, Phoenix encounters a local woman who seems concerned about her. After trying to reassure her she was fine, Phoenix makes her way back to the hotel for dinner.
When Rowan joins her, the conversation that ensues is enlightening. However Rowan is interrupted and informed a woman is missing.
It’s when they find the missing woman that Rowan and Phoenix have a shared vision. A strange and interesting occurrence.
Everything starts to escalate from here in this tense and intriguing tale.
We see more of Stefan and Dr. Maddy after Rowan calls for some assistance.
There’s a lot happening and it all seems somehow tied to Phoenix. Of course a love story also develops and it’s an interesting one.
There are many books in this series and I really need to go to the beginning and start catching up. With luck I may accomplish this before then next book in this series!
Solid 4.5 star
Phoenix has one hell of a rough childhood and feels like she is finally one step away from freeing herself from her past however Detective Rowan won’t leave her alone fearing she may throw herself into the lava and not the letter like she says. A shocking even brings them together though and they both try to work out what is behind the recent years deaths as well as whats happening in town now. There is a mix of suspense, mystery, twists, attraction and a great sprinkle of attraction, laughs and characters from other books that make an appearance.
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I love this series of books. I have to say each book in the Series seems to be better than the last book, if that is possible. I loved how the story line started and how it held my attention from the first page and kept my attention throughout the book. The characters were awesome and the way the story was written would keep your attention even if you were not into this type of book. The way Dale drew you in from the start and kept you guessing throughout the book is what I love about her writing. I loved the interaction between the characters. I loved the story line. I loved the way the different parts of the story kept you guessing. I loved how everything turned out in the end. This was one awesome book!
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A fantastic story that will have you wondering how on earth any of this is possible, but the author makes you believe it can all happen.
Phoenix is on a mission to a small town in Iceland. She needs to be at the Eternal fire, to be able to fulfill a task. A task that will set her free from her past.
Rowan is part of the local law enforcement, and he’s covering for the Chief that is in a coma in the hospital.
Something about Phoenix has made Rowan suspicious, and he is bent on finding out just what the story is with her.
So many twists and turns in this book, and you’ll wonder whether Phoenix is as trustworthy as she seems. Fantastic book..absolutely fantastic!
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I love the complexity of this series and the individual books, the twists and turns that have you trying to work it out to the end. I enjoy the psychic side and the spiritual all swirling around the characters, it makes me think outside of the normal box and tests what I believe to be real or not. Helps me to understand more of the unexplained spiritual.events in my own life because I’ve had a few. Each story is unique but a few characters show up in most books, I love the humanity of the characters as they come to terms with their talents and powers learning more of how to use them for good and not be manipulated into using them for bad. This story has a fast pace with a fabulous flow that had me enthralled and excited, kept me gripped and needing to read and finish it. Dale Mayer is a gifted writer and manages to create a whole range of series and characters that are different and interesting from each series and each book within a series, you feel the difference with each one and that for me keeps me coming back for more every single time. I may be privaledged to read early copies but I also love each one enough to pre order them all as well, that means I can go and read whenever I want. I can easily see this one being a best seller and am already waiting for the next story.