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Hidden Powers
It is 1967 when Katy Randy Waslam is born six weeks premature. Left as an overwhelmed single parent after his wife dies during childbirth, her father temporarily releases Katy into the care of an aunt and uncle. The great-granddaughter of German immigrant Liz Wolf, little Katy has no idea that she has hidden powers that will one day be revealed. Influenced by her genealogy, Katy eventually begins characterizing individuals at first sight. Her visions lead her to protect innocent animals and those close to her, especially general contractor Barry Waslam, from predatory people. But when Katy learns a young girl has been murdered, she realizes she has powers she would rather keep concealed. After a chain of coincidences unfold that cause her to have unsettling feelings, Katy assumes she is to blame for causing turmoil and pain. But is she? In this thrilling tale, a girl on a coming-of-age journey during the seventies and eighties ultimately discovers she has hidden powers she would rather not acknowledge.
220 pages, Paperback
Published January 30, 2021
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March 25, 2021This is the second book of a series by my husband's Aunt Ruth. Since I'm impressed she's now written two books, and likely continues to write, I'm not going to rate this one.
This one is a lot like her first book, but better in some ways. The "hidden powers" aren't really clear. Maybe she titled it that because one of the main characters is fairly intuitive. The details that aren't really relevant to the story (like what people order from fast food places, types of alcohol and other drinks they consume, food they eat together as a family, and how they decorate their homes and cabin) are charming. Sometimes it feels like peering in through a front window of these people's lives. Sometimes it feels like reading gossip. The story quickly jumps points of view and characters which doesn't always make the story flow, but I'd never call this book boring. It's makes me want to learn more about Aunt Ruth's lifestyle and her family in real life.
I'm mostly glad Aunt Ruth has been writing and self-publishing these books. This one feels like it really ends the story, so I'm curious if she has a book three coming.
This one is a lot like her first book, but better in some ways. The "hidden powers" aren't really clear. Maybe she titled it that because one of the main characters is fairly intuitive. The details that aren't really relevant to the story (like what people order from fast food places, types of alcohol and other drinks they consume, food they eat together as a family, and how they decorate their homes and cabin) are charming. Sometimes it feels like peering in through a front window of these people's lives. Sometimes it feels like reading gossip. The story quickly jumps points of view and characters which doesn't always make the story flow, but I'd never call this book boring. It's makes me want to learn more about Aunt Ruth's lifestyle and her family in real life.
I'm mostly glad Aunt Ruth has been writing and self-publishing these books. This one feels like it really ends the story, so I'm curious if she has a book three coming.
April 9, 2026
Um….what is this? It’s so bad that it’s comical.
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