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A Death Displaced: Paranormal Suspense & Contemporary Fantasy (Lansin Island #1)
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Andrew Butcher (Goodreads Author)
- Visions - Witches - Ghosts - Murder -
When Nick has a disturbing daydream of a woman's death, he tries to ignore it, returning to his dull life of broken relationships and a traumatic past that hangs over him. But when he sees events mimicking the daydream, he realises it was a vision of the future. To save a life, he must act fast.
Fated to die, Juliet is saved by a stran...more
When Nick has a disturbing daydream of a woman's death, he tries to ignore it, returning to his dull life of broken relationships and a traumatic past that hangs over him. But when he sees events mimicking the daydream, he realises it was a vision of the future. To save a life, he must act fast.
Fated to die, Juliet is saved by a stran...more
Kindle Edition, 265 pages
Published
August 1st 2012
by Andrew Butcher
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this isn't my usual type of book but it turned out to be pretty good. it's a great page-turner and it had a cool final chapter. it was dark and disturbing which i wasn't expecting. i hope the next in the series comes out soon!!!! i can't wait to find out more. recommend it to anyone.
Have you ever picked up a book wanting to read a few pages before you started your day just to find that the day is now night and you finished the book? Be warned, "A Death Displaced: Lansin Island Series" by Andrew Butcher is one of those stories. Not only was the plot interesting, the mysteries crying out to be solved, the mystical and magical waiting to be discovered and the 'dark past' history behind it wanting attention. The author's ability to take you places and make you a part of the sur...more
“A Death Displaced” is the first volume of the “Lansin Island Series”. It introduces us to the Island of Lansin and some of its inhabitants. We first meet Nick Crystan who is a young man struggling with coming of age and the disappearance several years before of his mother.
Nick works in a “new age” type store and crystal shop and, due to his anxieties has weekly appointments with a therapist. He also practices meditation to sooth his nerves and, one day, while doing so, he has an especially vivi...more
Nick works in a “new age” type store and crystal shop and, due to his anxieties has weekly appointments with a therapist. He also practices meditation to sooth his nerves and, one day, while doing so, he has an especially vivi...more
Great story with vivid imagery and a way of teasing all 5 senses. First book in what will surely be an amazing series.
With just the right balance, we go back and forth between more than one person's life. We see them intertwine and with the perfect amount of revelation, one sits on the edge of what is to happen next. I truly want to see Nick (Nicholas) and Juliet come together, as I am a romantic at heart, but with all that has happened, who is to say that will come about? Mr. Butch obviously ha...more
With just the right balance, we go back and forth between more than one person's life. We see them intertwine and with the perfect amount of revelation, one sits on the edge of what is to happen next. I truly want to see Nick (Nicholas) and Juliet come together, as I am a romantic at heart, but with all that has happened, who is to say that will come about? Mr. Butch obviously ha...more
A Death Displaced
Andrew Butcher
Overall ** Plot ** Interactions **1/2 Characters *** World **** Originality **** Grammar *** Style ****
Nick Crystan is a man without much of a purpose in life. He spends his time trying to find enlightenment in various ways and ekes by with part time work in a new-age shop on Lansin Island. “A Death Displaced” begins with Nick having a startling and realistic vision of a woman falling to her death. A few days later when Nick recognizes the early parts of his visio...more
Andrew Butcher
Overall ** Plot ** Interactions **1/2 Characters *** World **** Originality **** Grammar *** Style ****
Nick Crystan is a man without much of a purpose in life. He spends his time trying to find enlightenment in various ways and ekes by with part time work in a new-age shop on Lansin Island. “A Death Displaced” begins with Nick having a startling and realistic vision of a woman falling to her death. A few days later when Nick recognizes the early parts of his visio...more
More of a 2.5!
Welcome to Lansin Island, a place where tourist come to satisfy their morbid curiosity by visiting a place were approximately hundreds of witches were burned for supposedly practicing Wiccan and other pagan beliefs. Not surprisingly, the island is famous only because of that dark and brooding landmark. The inhabitants of Lansin Island are equally strange, they are more than meet the eye. For example, we have Nick, your not-so-typical guy with a boring and uneventful life who sells...more
Welcome to Lansin Island, a place where tourist come to satisfy their morbid curiosity by visiting a place were approximately hundreds of witches were burned for supposedly practicing Wiccan and other pagan beliefs. Not surprisingly, the island is famous only because of that dark and brooding landmark. The inhabitants of Lansin Island are equally strange, they are more than meet the eye. For example, we have Nick, your not-so-typical guy with a boring and uneventful life who sells...more
A Death Displaced is quite a paranormal drama normal with a hint of romance here and there. This book starts off slow but readers still need to pay attention to the facts of the story and keep reading. A little before midway the book picks up. Although I do wish the meat of the story and action per se would have picked up faster.
Butcher‘s style of writing is good, he’s able to tie in today’s life, with the past and also bring a sense of supernatural mystery to the story. The main characters are...more
Butcher‘s style of writing is good, he’s able to tie in today’s life, with the past and also bring a sense of supernatural mystery to the story. The main characters are...more
Nicholas Crystan (Nick) is just a regular guy doing his day to day routine. Nick has some growing up issues that he is dealing with using the aid of a therapist. One day he has a premonition, while daydreaming at work, about a woman falling to her death in front of his place of employment. It is very real to him and he cant stop thinking about it. Soon after the premonition he starts seeing the dream coming true. He realizes this is” the moment” and he rushes to save the woman from dying. Juliet...more
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I had the pleasure of reading A Death Displaced by Andrew Butcher. This book is the first book in a new series called the Lansin Island Series. The story starts out telling the readers about the life of Nick Cyrtan, a 24 year old who is living a fairly boring life that is dealing with bouts of depression and anger and then goes on to tell how he saves the life a beautiful girl named Juliet. The story switches back and forth from Nick to Juliet for a couple of chapters and then finally they meet...more
I am not as verbose as the other reviewers, nor am I the type of person to replay the plot and introduce you to the characters (isn't that the point of reading the book?). I will, however, tell you how the book made me feel and why you should read it.
If you love any kind of mystery and any kind of paranormal content then this is your book. Personally, I love the way the author connected all of the lives introduced throughout. I felt transported into their world and you will too. I was scared, ha...more
If you love any kind of mystery and any kind of paranormal content then this is your book. Personally, I love the way the author connected all of the lives introduced throughout. I felt transported into their world and you will too. I was scared, ha...more
Nov 16, 2012
Amy
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Those who like mysteries with a historical element and fans of the paranormal.
Recommended to Amy by:
Amazon.com
This is a strong initial effort by an indie author. It seems that I, unfortunately, read the unrevised edition, and that the updated one was released the day after I finished it. I wish I'd been able to read the newest edition since it addresses some of the things I didn't prefer in the book (e.g., repetitive writing). With that said...
This is the type of book I typically enjoy. Some aspects of it remind me of a bit of A Discovery of Witches. I liked the quirky and historical feel and personalit...more
This is the type of book I typically enjoy. Some aspects of it remind me of a bit of A Discovery of Witches. I liked the quirky and historical feel and personalit...more
The plot and characters were very well-thought-out, with plenty of "side stories" for added entertainment. I loved the multiple facets of each characters lives that play out in the book. The two main characters with their family, work, and relationship issues in addition to the main story line playing out really give you the "full" picture and help to immerse you into the world, times, and lives of these characters as you read.
The only reason I couldn't give this book a perfect rating was the im...more
The only reason I couldn't give this book a perfect rating was the im...more
This is one of the best books I've read in quite awhile. There are many good books out there but most of those fizzle out or just don't deliver but A Death Displaced is quite the contrary. This book most definitely held my interest from the first word until the very last page. While reading this, I found myself trying to guess what was going to happen but with each page I became more engrossed because my guesses were all wrong and I love not knowing what's going to happen next. Andrew's style of...more
I really enjoyed this book. It had just the right amount of mystery and suspense to keep me hooked, and keep me guessing. The story is told from different Povs but it flows seamlessly, always giving just enough information to keep me engaged
I felt empathy toward the characters especially Juliet, a strong business minded woman who as always seen everything as black and white until her beliefs are shattered when she sees things that cant possibly be real and she comes to realise that there is more...more
I felt empathy toward the characters especially Juliet, a strong business minded woman who as always seen everything as black and white until her beliefs are shattered when she sees things that cant possibly be real and she comes to realise that there is more...more
This was a treat!
While I'm not at all into ghosts and spooks - this book hooked my attention so well that I read this book in nearly one sitting (had to take breaks for house, kids, hubby :)
The characters are believable - the world building is awesome. I could see the fantastical setting for the "portal" as vividly as I can see my own room.
While paranormal experiences were spooky (well written!) - the characters that experienced them behaved like I would, or possibly you.
And the freakiest thing...more
While I'm not at all into ghosts and spooks - this book hooked my attention so well that I read this book in nearly one sitting (had to take breaks for house, kids, hubby :)
The characters are believable - the world building is awesome. I could see the fantastical setting for the "portal" as vividly as I can see my own room.
While paranormal experiences were spooky (well written!) - the characters that experienced them behaved like I would, or possibly you.
And the freakiest thing...more
I found much to like in A Death Displaced. The main characters are believable and sympathetic. The locale is sufficiently spooky given the subject matter, and the Halloween season was appropriate. The main premise from the title, that Juliet should have died but didn't, was treated in a very interesting fashion. All of the mysteries were indeed mysterious. Yet somehow the book didn't quite gel for me. There were too many things going on at once, and too many hints of more mysteries (and perhaps...more
There were several different things going on in this story. It was easy to follow and hard to put down. Nick is a lonely guy working a part time job and Juliet is a lonely woman with wealthy, but absent (emotionally and physically) parents. Chance brings them together when Nick saves her life by heeding a vision he's just had. And things get wonky from there. Spirits, missing people, and thieving co-workers are just a few. All of thecharacters were well done, and I'd like to read more about Lans...more
This novel had an unexpected depth with the narrative especially in Nicolas as the perfect example of the every-man, with insecurities and family issues that ground him in reality even as he realizes the extent of his newfound abilities. Workaholic Juliet Maystone equally is sensible and grounded as she deals with her own family issues and a near-death experience. I felt like the beginning chapters sets up the intriguing premise well, and from the plot summary I was expecting a sort of straight-...more
I can easily see” A Death Displaced” as a TV series. Can't wait for the next book. The characters have lots of depth and the story has well written mystery and suspense!
When I first started reading this I had no idea what to expect. But before I knew it, a couple hours passed and I was reading well into the night.
The story kept moving suspense that kept me turning the “virtual” pages in my kindle.
Great book and can’t wait for the next one.
Highly recommended!
When I first started reading this I had no idea what to expect. But before I knew it, a couple hours passed and I was reading well into the night.
The story kept moving suspense that kept me turning the “virtual” pages in my kindle.
Great book and can’t wait for the next one.
Highly recommended!
The book is a page turner, I was not disappointed. The evil character was evil, without redemption; his manor house was seriously creepy. After he died I kept imagining him coming back to life, but by the end after the appropriate disposal of his body, that seemed very unlikely. I did not like the way Nicolas kept secrets to himself, such as the shoplifter. So arrogant. I agreed with Juliet's reaction to this behaviour. Mora did have a right to know.
I would give it more like 3.5 stars. It was a good read, it just seemed to be lacking something--not sure what. Maybe too many unanswered questions for me...like: What is this link to the otherworld, remnants of the tree, the witch, the ending. There are alot of concepts pushed in there and it works but leaves a lot open for me. Maybe this is more a set-up for future books where it will be fleshed-out some more. Was entertaining.
I'm a big fan of paranormal fiction and this book was right up my alley! The writing is excellent and very believable as well. You'll definitely find yourself invested in the characters and unable to put the book down as you turn page after page to see what happens next! Can't wait for the next one!
I really loved this novel!! An excellent paranormal-suspense novel, with a healthy dollop of mystery and dab of romance, this book delivers. The story is narrated by the two main characters Nick and Juliet, who are both discovering their medium/psychic abilities. There are quite a few layers within the book - examining depression, death, loss and revenge. I can’t wait until the next novel is released.
This book is so much more than a paranormal suspense. It touches on depression, abandonment, relationships, life choices and more. Scenes are described vividly and the words flow easily. Being the first book in a series, there is some resolution but keep in mind there are books to follow. Would I recommend? Yes....if you like a series.
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Andrew Butcher was born in Northampton, England. Although he loves to read and write, he also enjoys watching TV series just as much. Some of his favourites are Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, Fringe, True Blood, Chuck, Dexter, and The 4400. Anything with a compelling story and unpredictable twists!
He writes because it's the only hobby he truly enjoys. Each book is a project he feels...more
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