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Verliege
by
Micheal Rivers (Goodreads Author)
The world of Adrian Bolt shattered as his wife lay butchered on the floor of Castle Verliege. His conviction by a German court was as swift as the sword that killed her. He maintained his silence knowing his story would not be believed. Though his reputation was impeccable there was nobody willing to stand for him.
Another world lay in wait for anyone living within the wall...more
Another world lay in wait for anyone living within the wall...more
Kindle Edition, 248 pages
Published
March 31st 2012
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Verliege had me hooked from the beginning. I love a good ghost story & this one, by Michael Rivers, kept me thinking about it even when I was not reading it. Between reads I could not wait to get back to see what was going to happen next. The story kept me in constant suspense. The details made everything seem so real, as if I was actually in the old haunted castle swept back in time with the occupants and the ghosts. It was like no other ghost story i have read before. The story had detaile...more
It was something I approached unawares. I think I started the journey around 8 o’clock that night. As Adrian Bolt’s tale began to unfold, it appeared as though time stopped, except that it was well past midnight when I chanced a glance at the clock again.
In a nutshell, Dr. James Pellitere, a psychiatrist of some renown finds himself on the grounds of Arlette Mansion—a sanitarium of sorts—faced with the baffling case of one Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Adrian Bolt, accused of the b...more
In a nutshell, Dr. James Pellitere, a psychiatrist of some renown finds himself on the grounds of Arlette Mansion—a sanitarium of sorts—faced with the baffling case of one Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Adrian Bolt, accused of the b...more
This fantastic book by Micheal Rivers gripped me from the very first page and would not let go of me! It begins with Adrian Bolt (who is accused of murdering his wife)confiding to his doctor James Pellitere. After two years of complete silence he tells the unbelievable story of Verliege.
The story is a very chilling one, Castle Verliege is haunted and the spirits inside of the castle took hold of Adrian's wife from the moment she took her first step into the castle. There is an incredible twist t...more
The story is a very chilling one, Castle Verliege is haunted and the spirits inside of the castle took hold of Adrian's wife from the moment she took her first step into the castle. There is an incredible twist t...more
As far as I can remember, this is the first time ever that I read a story with ghosts. When I started reading this book, somehow I had the impression that the story would be about the police trying to catch a serial killer or at least something on that path! I never really paid any attention to paranormal books, mainly because I thought that they could never grab my attention. But this one did.
Verliege tells the story of Adrian Bolt a historian who is accused of murdering his wife. He denies the...more
Verliege tells the story of Adrian Bolt a historian who is accused of murdering his wife. He denies the...more
Verliege by Micheal Rivers is an incredible read. I love a good ghost story, but Verliege is so much more. The book begins with the current owner of Castle Verliege recounting his tale to a psychiatrist. For me, just this section of the book alone was enthralling. River’s has a gift for description and writing in a smooth, fluid prose. I could imagine every inch of the castle and come to understand its complex and intriguing history as Adrian Bolt described it. It’s the rare writer who can accom...more
VERLIEGE is a fine paranormal thriller in which both the people and the ghosts are seldom what they appear.
Michael Rivers’ novel divides into two basic parts. In part one, a psychiatrist travels to a secret American prison to meet with a convicted murderer. In the course of his treatment, the doctor is able to draw out the man’s story, which borders on madness.
Rivers uses a technique in this first section that reminded me of the early chapters of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATOO. He has the convi...more
Michael Rivers’ novel divides into two basic parts. In part one, a psychiatrist travels to a secret American prison to meet with a convicted murderer. In the course of his treatment, the doctor is able to draw out the man’s story, which borders on madness.
Rivers uses a technique in this first section that reminded me of the early chapters of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATOO. He has the convi...more
I haven't read a good ghost story in a long time. I'm excited to say I finally found one in VERLIEGE by Micheal Rivers, but don't be fooled, it's so much more than that!
The first part of this novel is told by Adrian Bolt to his doctor James Pellitere. Adrian is accused of killing his wife and refuses to not only tell his side of the story, but to talk at all until he meets James.
The tale he tells is beyond creepy. I'm not one for spoilers so I'll only say that Adrian and his wife are haunted fr...more
The first part of this novel is told by Adrian Bolt to his doctor James Pellitere. Adrian is accused of killing his wife and refuses to not only tell his side of the story, but to talk at all until he meets James.
The tale he tells is beyond creepy. I'm not one for spoilers so I'll only say that Adrian and his wife are haunted fr...more
I had a hard time rating this book. I rated this 4 stars because it was good. I didn't love it. I certainly didn't hate it.
It started out strong. Adrian telling the story to his doctor. It was spooky and mysterious. I thought for a while that Adrian was a ghost himself but I was just trying too hard to figure out the plot ahead of time. The end of Adrian's part of the book was a shock and made me ready for part 2. I was looking forward to seeing the haunted castle through the doctors eyes. Was A...more
It started out strong. Adrian telling the story to his doctor. It was spooky and mysterious. I thought for a while that Adrian was a ghost himself but I was just trying too hard to figure out the plot ahead of time. The end of Adrian's part of the book was a shock and made me ready for part 2. I was looking forward to seeing the haunted castle through the doctors eyes. Was A...more
Micheal Rivers novel, Verliege, I found engaging and difficult to put down. As usual, life interfered with me reading this in a couple of sittings.
In the story, Author Adrian Bolt and his wife, Alicia buy a castle in the town of Verliege in Germany. After living there several years, Alicia is found murdered. Since Adrian was the only one home at the time, he is convicted of her murder and sent to private seclusion in the Arlette Mansion in West Virginia to be treated by Psychiatrist Dr. James Pe...more
In the story, Author Adrian Bolt and his wife, Alicia buy a castle in the town of Verliege in Germany. After living there several years, Alicia is found murdered. Since Adrian was the only one home at the time, he is convicted of her murder and sent to private seclusion in the Arlette Mansion in West Virginia to be treated by Psychiatrist Dr. James Pe...more
Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for reviewing it.
After reading a preview of this book, I was very excited to delve into it. Sure enough, I was rewarded with a mesmerizing tale. The author is quite gifted with prose, and his flowing sentences draw you in to the world of psychiatrist Dr James Pellitere and his new client, Adrian Bolt. Adrian has been convicted of killing his wife, and has not spoken a word to anyone. Dr Pellitere gets him talking, and Adrian has qu...more
After reading a preview of this book, I was very excited to delve into it. Sure enough, I was rewarded with a mesmerizing tale. The author is quite gifted with prose, and his flowing sentences draw you in to the world of psychiatrist Dr James Pellitere and his new client, Adrian Bolt. Adrian has been convicted of killing his wife, and has not spoken a word to anyone. Dr Pellitere gets him talking, and Adrian has qu...more
This is the second book I've read my this author. I really enjoyed the other book, so I was anxious to see if he could capture me again... Yes, yes he could!
There are all kinds of twists and turns to this book, and the story moves along at a good, fast pace. I often find with a story of this type, authors get bogged down in telling the back story, and how it relates to the current story, the story line suffers for it. That didn't happen with this book. The reader is given the information that is...more
There are all kinds of twists and turns to this book, and the story moves along at a good, fast pace. I often find with a story of this type, authors get bogged down in telling the back story, and how it relates to the current story, the story line suffers for it. That didn't happen with this book. The reader is given the information that is...more
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I disclose that I received this book for free from the author, as a followup to winning a contest through Goodreads First Reads. That being said, I found Verliege to be a fascinating book, from beginning to end. I can't wait to see the movie; the special effects will be fantastic! (Is anybody in Hollywood reading this?) I'm not really sure how to classify this book. Although it is loaded with ghosts, it is definitely not a Horror composition. While it relies he...more
Dec 20, 2012
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Review of Verliege by Micheal Rivers
5 stars
“Verliege” is a fast-paced Supernatural mystery/thriller which keeps readers simultaneously intrigued and guessing “What’s next?” Focusing on a German castle built very early In the 17th century, and the American couple which comes to possess (and be possessed by) it, the story will have readers checking over their shoulders and listening for strange, unexpected, footsteps and voices. The cliché is: “If something is too good to be true-often it isn’t tr...more
5 stars
“Verliege” is a fast-paced Supernatural mystery/thriller which keeps readers simultaneously intrigued and guessing “What’s next?” Focusing on a German castle built very early In the 17th century, and the American couple which comes to possess (and be possessed by) it, the story will have readers checking over their shoulders and listening for strange, unexpected, footsteps and voices. The cliché is: “If something is too good to be true-often it isn’t tr...more
Wow, what a story! There is so much more to this book than meets the eye; twists, turns, plots, ghosts,and a surprise ending. I really enjoyed this book, the characters were well thought out and the story was told in a way that kept me entertained.
I loved the trajectory of James' character. In the beginning there was an overall benign quality to him that somehow disappears towards the middle of the book making him a wee bit more likable.
Adrian is charged with the murder of his wife and hasn't s...more
I loved the trajectory of James' character. In the beginning there was an overall benign quality to him that somehow disappears towards the middle of the book making him a wee bit more likable.
Adrian is charged with the murder of his wife and hasn't s...more
Some things are better left alone. Secrets are better left buried. Sometimes greed and curiosity will cause you to loose your life, or take a life. Micheal Rivers's Verliege is a short tale but will leave you feeling like you just finished a 300+ page novel. A spooky ghost story of a read, quite a few times I would have goosebumps all up my arms. Rivers's writing is so descriptive you will feel like you are there, in the story, watching as every single person who walks through those castle doors...more
I read this book for the author. The book sounded interesting and it did not disappoint. This book is nothing like anything I've ever read before.
I was hooked on the book from the very first page. I wondered what was Aiden's story. Did he really kill his wife? The truth is something I never saw coming. To be honest this book was written so beautifully and with such vivid imagination that I never saw any of the twists or turns coming. It was amazing to read.
The author has such a vivid imagination...more
I was hooked on the book from the very first page. I wondered what was Aiden's story. Did he really kill his wife? The truth is something I never saw coming. To be honest this book was written so beautifully and with such vivid imagination that I never saw any of the twists or turns coming. It was amazing to read.
The author has such a vivid imagination...more
Review posted on Amazon from TKSwann
Michael Rivers has done it again with Verliege. This book grabbed me with the first paragraph and although I have since finsished it, I feel as though I am still being held. You will think you know the direction the book is taking, but Michael has cleverly inserted paths to lead you down that you are unaware of until you're on them. You will feel like a character from the book, not knowing what's coming next. Your intelligence will not help you here, you canno...more
Michael Rivers has done it again with Verliege. This book grabbed me with the first paragraph and although I have since finsished it, I feel as though I am still being held. You will think you know the direction the book is taking, but Michael has cleverly inserted paths to lead you down that you are unaware of until you're on them. You will feel like a character from the book, not knowing what's coming next. Your intelligence will not help you here, you canno...more
I enjoyed this book very much even though I usually do not read thrillers. I do believe in ghost and hope most of them are nicer than the ghosts in this novel. I had wanted several of the characters to be the hero in the story but I am not sure any lived up to what I would call a hero. Each character was written very well and you either like them or you hate them. I understand the author Micheal Rivers is no stranger to ghosts and I read more novels by this author you can count on it. If I could...more
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't sure I wanted to read this when Mr. Rivers first asked me, but I decided to give it a shot. I am glad I decided to read it, I was captivated by the story line from the very beginning. The story of Verliege and how it came to be was intriguing. The ghosts fascinated me, I found myself wanting to know more about their lives and what held them there. Devoya even frightened me at times with her hatred and greed, she was a f...more
I wasn't sure I wanted to read this when Mr. Rivers first asked me, but I decided to give it a shot. I am glad I decided to read it, I was captivated by the story line from the very beginning. The story of Verliege and how it came to be was intriguing. The ghosts fascinated me, I found myself wanting to know more about their lives and what held them there. Devoya even frightened me at times with her hatred and greed, she was a f...more
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“Verliege” is the second book I have read by Michael Rivers. I couldn't wait to begin this book after enjoying "The Black Witch" so much. I love a good ghost story. "Verliege" didn't disappoint in the least. I couldn't wait to find out if Adrian Bolt really killed his wife or if this horrible deed was committed by another person or even by a ghost. This story is filled from cover to cover with twists, turns and surprises. This is a must read by any paranormal lover.
Verliege by Michael Rivers is told in two parts. The first part is told by the owner of the castle Verliege and a prisoner at an elite prison. The second part is told by many points of view. It is a haunting story of the Castle Verliege that is haunted. There are hidden passages, sacred symbols, a history, and an ending you do not expect. Over all it was a good story. I found it rather drawn out at times but still entertaining.
All I have to say is "Wow"!!
This book was fantastic. The books starts off as a psychiatrist drives into a high security mental asylum and then it turns into something much, much more. Without giving too much away, there is twist in the story that I didn't even see coming.
Will I read this book again? Absolutely!!
Will I recommend it to family and friends? Absolutely!!
This book was fantastic. The books starts off as a psychiatrist drives into a high security mental asylum and then it turns into something much, much more. Without giving too much away, there is twist in the story that I didn't even see coming.
Will I read this book again? Absolutely!!
Will I recommend it to family and friends? Absolutely!!
Micheal Rivers' characters bargain with the dead in this politically charged thriller. A psychiatrist takes a team of highly trained investigators to a remote German castle in search of clues to its owners' murders. An intricately woven plot and excellent character development makes this paranormal thriller a fast-moving page turner.
I enjoyed reading Verliege, although I have to say this is not the usual genre I read. I liked the shift in the story from the psychiatrist's treatment of Adrian to the return to the castle of Verliege. I think Michael is a very talented writer, and that the twists and turns were sometimes unexpected and kept my attention throughout the book. The reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I sometimes felt a lack of personal connection to some of the characters, although this may have been in part...more
The description of this book is really only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, and the story takes some startling twists and turns. There were some points where I thought the character development could be a bit more detailed, but overall I found it surprisingly good. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about the supernatural.
When Dr. James Pellitere arrives at Arlette Mansion, a federal prison, his patient, Adrian Bolt refuses to speak. After all, his wife is dead - Bolt stands convicted. After James wins Adrian's trust, what follows is an incredible ghost story from a castle in Germany - Verliege. Gathering a team of experts, James sets out to prove Adrian's innocence - and in the process encounters generations of Ghostly occupants. Great story expertly told.
Wow this was such an amazing book! Micheal Rivers is such a talented writer and this story will take you on a journey from the first page! Wow! Loved it !
A really good ghost story. Really wasn't sure how it would end.....and the end was an excellent one!!
This was a well-written piece with truly excellent descriptions, however, although it started out with a great deal of promise, it did not end as strongly as it began. Somewhere along the line, it seemed to get encumbered by too many subplots and too many twists that, in my opinion, tended to muddy the waters in what was an interesting premise on its own.
Except for that very personal observation, I very much enjoyed this novel and would recommend it very highly to fans of the supernatural! I fou...more
Except for that very personal observation, I very much enjoyed this novel and would recommend it very highly to fans of the supernatural! I fou...more
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Micheal Rivers, a native North Carolinian now resides in the Greater Chicago Area close to the shores of Lake Michigan. He is the author of true ghost stories as well as writing fictional paranormal thrillers. Micheal is an active paranormal investigator with over thirty years experience and provides his readers with some of his experiences woven into his stories. He is the lead investigator for t...more
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