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For We Are Many
No one believes Fletcher Lee when he says he sees someone lurking in the shadows. Removed from his middle school for frightening the other children, 13 year old Fletcher is forced into psychotherapy where his visions are believed to be the result of a traumatic childhood experience. Pressured into reliving his worst nightmares, Fletcher's torments grow until they can no longer be written off as mere hallucinations. When Fletcher's state deteriorates to the point of causing harm to his psychologist, Dr.Kendrick turns away from conventional medicine and discovers a much more troubling, supernatural answer. Without enough time to rescue Fletcher, Dr. Kendrick must make a choice: is she strong enough to risk her soul to find him?
152 pages, Paperback
First published July 31, 2014
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Stuart Thaman
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Stuart Thaman was born and grew up in Ohio. He attended Hillsdale College as well as Chase College of Law and currently holds degrees in politics, German, classical political philosophy, and law. He is a licensed and practicing member of the Kentucky Bar.
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Stuart Thaman was born and grew up in Ohio. He attended Hillsdale College as well as Chase College of Law and currently holds degrees in politics, German, classical political philosophy, and law. He is a licensed and practicing member of the Kentucky Bar.
Stuart Thaman is also the lead guitarist for the extreme metal band Saxo Grammaticus.
Check out all the wonderful words of epic fantasy and LitRPG at www.stuartthamanbooks.com. Join the mailing list for a free book!
Head over to www.nefhousepublishing.com for even more cool stuff!
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December 22, 2014
I fall victim to another beautiful cover.
Fletcher Lee is a thirteen year old boy who sees shadows. Currently in psychotherapy, his visions of a shadow man are believed to be the product of a traumatic childhood event, however his new doctor, Dr. Kendrick believes that it is more than that, and when Fletcher goes missing it is up to her to save him.
I think my largest problem with this book was the writing. It was very straightforward, with short sentences, and I could almost believe that I was in the head of a thirteen year old boy. That worked until the point of view shifted to the Doctor, whose inner dialogue still sounded very young. As a result I had trouble connecting with any of the characters, and some of the events that happened later didn't really capture my attention.
Despite the simple writing, the book was surprisingly dark, and the storyline could have been good if executed better. However it ended rather abruptly leaving me with a lot of questions. More questions than answers it seems. I'm not sure if there is meant to be a sequel, but even if there is I'm not sure that I would continue.
Fletcher Lee is a thirteen year old boy who sees shadows. Currently in psychotherapy, his visions of a shadow man are believed to be the product of a traumatic childhood event, however his new doctor, Dr. Kendrick believes that it is more than that, and when Fletcher goes missing it is up to her to save him.
I think my largest problem with this book was the writing. It was very straightforward, with short sentences, and I could almost believe that I was in the head of a thirteen year old boy. That worked until the point of view shifted to the Doctor, whose inner dialogue still sounded very young. As a result I had trouble connecting with any of the characters, and some of the events that happened later didn't really capture my attention.
Despite the simple writing, the book was surprisingly dark, and the storyline could have been good if executed better. However it ended rather abruptly leaving me with a lot of questions. More questions than answers it seems. I'm not sure if there is meant to be a sequel, but even if there is I'm not sure that I would continue.
June 7, 2017
I received a free copy of this book.
'For We Are Many' is the story of 13-years old Fletcher who started showing a disturbing behavior after being a witness of his mother's suicide. Other people get scared of him and he needs to leave school. In order to get better he receives a psychotherapy. But instead of getting better more and more things turn for the worse.
The synopsis was great but I definitely expected an entirely different book. At some point I actually felt cheated because I wanted to read a scary story with believable characters. I'm also highly interested in the topic of psychotherapy and wanted to get new insights but nothing of this happened.
The beginning of the book was actually good. Scary stories that involve children always get to me and being hunted by a shadow sounds awful. I got excited and really wanted to know how the story will progress.
However, after the first third of the book I got a little irritated about minor aspects of the book. Nothing really serious and I'm honestly a fan of rather enjoying a book than having it 100% accurate.
However, when Fletcher's journey begun I was lost. For me there was meaningless violence and situations that probably should have been scary but I just didn't know what was going on. Also, a pet peeve of mine: using another language for no real use to the story and not bothering to get it right.
In this case, it was German and while I understand that some parts of German history are pretty scary I don't understand why it was needed in this story. And if you use another language - please use the correct grammatical form.
While the story continued to be kind of messy in my eyes I tried to focus on the main character. Waiting for his reaction to his situation and anticipating some kind of grow on his side I was deeply disappointed. Fletcher was kind of an easy-to-understand character in the beginning but then he changed in a way I couldn't comprehend. I'll still call it meaningless violence.
The minor characters weren't doing any better. Just being there and doing strange things (making a decision and doing the exact opposite the next minute) was all they did. Maybe the book was too short to connect with them but I hardly was interested in them. The author tried to give them some kind of background story but it was lost on me as it was just too much to handle.
I finished the book because I wanted to see if it all made sense in the end. In my opinion, unfortunately it didn't. My biggest problem were my expectations. I don't know what the book wanted to be but it was not right for me. That being said I'm pretty sure other people will like it and maybe understand it better.
'For We Are Many' is the story of 13-years old Fletcher who started showing a disturbing behavior after being a witness of his mother's suicide. Other people get scared of him and he needs to leave school. In order to get better he receives a psychotherapy. But instead of getting better more and more things turn for the worse.
The synopsis was great but I definitely expected an entirely different book. At some point I actually felt cheated because I wanted to read a scary story with believable characters. I'm also highly interested in the topic of psychotherapy and wanted to get new insights but nothing of this happened.
The beginning of the book was actually good. Scary stories that involve children always get to me and being hunted by a shadow sounds awful. I got excited and really wanted to know how the story will progress.
However, after the first third of the book I got a little irritated about minor aspects of the book. Nothing really serious and I'm honestly a fan of rather enjoying a book than having it 100% accurate.
However, when Fletcher's journey begun I was lost. For me there was meaningless violence and situations that probably should have been scary but I just didn't know what was going on. Also, a pet peeve of mine: using another language for no real use to the story and not bothering to get it right.
In this case, it was German and while I understand that some parts of German history are pretty scary I don't understand why it was needed in this story. And if you use another language - please use the correct grammatical form.
While the story continued to be kind of messy in my eyes I tried to focus on the main character. Waiting for his reaction to his situation and anticipating some kind of grow on his side I was deeply disappointed. Fletcher was kind of an easy-to-understand character in the beginning but then he changed in a way I couldn't comprehend. I'll still call it meaningless violence.
The minor characters weren't doing any better. Just being there and doing strange things (making a decision and doing the exact opposite the next minute) was all they did. Maybe the book was too short to connect with them but I hardly was interested in them. The author tried to give them some kind of background story but it was lost on me as it was just too much to handle.
I finished the book because I wanted to see if it all made sense in the end. In my opinion, unfortunately it didn't. My biggest problem were my expectations. I don't know what the book wanted to be but it was not right for me. That being said I'm pretty sure other people will like it and maybe understand it better.
December 16, 2014
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Publisher: Hydra
Publishing Date: August 2014
ISBN: 9780996086769
Genre: Mystery/ Thriller
Rating: 2.0/5
Publisher Description: No one believes Fletcher Lee when he says he sees someone lurking in the shadows. Removed from his middle school for frightening the other children, 13 year old Fletcher is forced into psychotherapy where his visions are believed to be the result of a traumatic childhood experience. Pressured into reliving his worst nightmares, Fletcher’s torments grow until they can no longer be written off as mere hallucinations.
When Fletcher’s state deteriorates to the point of causing harm to his psychologist, Dr.Kendrick turns away from conventional medicine and discovers a much more troubling, supernatural answer. Without enough time to rescue Fletcher, Dr. Kendrick must make a choice: is she strong enough to risk her soul to find him?
Review: This was a pretty long and drawn out story line that wasn’t all that interesting to me. The characters were very one dimensional and were given to stilted dialogue. The movement is fairly well done yet seems separate from the character development. There are instances of clarity when the “group” are in the void/purgatory/whatever and must confront their past choices/lives. The ending is abrupt and rather pointed in that you don’t really know if the priest is evil and why Fletcher’s church bus is being wrecked/attacked. Cue sequel. Overall….. meh.
Publisher: Hydra
Publishing Date: August 2014
ISBN: 9780996086769
Genre: Mystery/ Thriller
Rating: 2.0/5
Publisher Description: No one believes Fletcher Lee when he says he sees someone lurking in the shadows. Removed from his middle school for frightening the other children, 13 year old Fletcher is forced into psychotherapy where his visions are believed to be the result of a traumatic childhood experience. Pressured into reliving his worst nightmares, Fletcher’s torments grow until they can no longer be written off as mere hallucinations.
When Fletcher’s state deteriorates to the point of causing harm to his psychologist, Dr.Kendrick turns away from conventional medicine and discovers a much more troubling, supernatural answer. Without enough time to rescue Fletcher, Dr. Kendrick must make a choice: is she strong enough to risk her soul to find him?
Review: This was a pretty long and drawn out story line that wasn’t all that interesting to me. The characters were very one dimensional and were given to stilted dialogue. The movement is fairly well done yet seems separate from the character development. There are instances of clarity when the “group” are in the void/purgatory/whatever and must confront their past choices/lives. The ending is abrupt and rather pointed in that you don’t really know if the priest is evil and why Fletcher’s church bus is being wrecked/attacked. Cue sequel. Overall….. meh.
December 29, 2014
I had no idea what to expect when I picked up this book. The cover was intriguing, as was the synopsis, but beyond that I didn't know what it was about.
For We Are Many is a paranormal, supernatural thriller that grabbed me from the beginning. Fletcher Lee is a boy with a special ability: he sees things, and knows when people will die. But the ability has caused him to become ostracized at school and home.
Fletcher's ability attracts the attention of a psychologist and a priest, both of whom are curious and concerned. So when Fletcher mysteriously disappears after an altercation at a neighbor's house, they spring into action.
The remainder of the book picks up pace as they scramble to find where--or when--Fletcher disappeared to. I read the entire second half in one sitting, unable to put it down. The book ends with a race of action, and a twist that will leave you yearning for the sequel.
Thaman excels at paranormal/superstitious/religious fiction, and it's obvious that he's educated in religious studies. But Thaman does it well without hammering you over the head; I was interested and entertained from start-to-finish, despite being a non-religious person.
Whether you're a Christian or atheist, if you're a fan of horror/suspense you'll love For We Are Many.
For We Are Many is a paranormal, supernatural thriller that grabbed me from the beginning. Fletcher Lee is a boy with a special ability: he sees things, and knows when people will die. But the ability has caused him to become ostracized at school and home.
Fletcher's ability attracts the attention of a psychologist and a priest, both of whom are curious and concerned. So when Fletcher mysteriously disappears after an altercation at a neighbor's house, they spring into action.
The remainder of the book picks up pace as they scramble to find where--or when--Fletcher disappeared to. I read the entire second half in one sitting, unable to put it down. The book ends with a race of action, and a twist that will leave you yearning for the sequel.
Thaman excels at paranormal/superstitious/religious fiction, and it's obvious that he's educated in religious studies. But Thaman does it well without hammering you over the head; I was interested and entertained from start-to-finish, despite being a non-religious person.
Whether you're a Christian or atheist, if you're a fan of horror/suspense you'll love For We Are Many.
February 23, 2015
Fletcher is a boy who can see shadows and tell when someone is going to die. He has disturbed his classmates with his messages of death so is "removed" from school. He attracts the attention of a psychiatrist and a priest. When Fletcher disappears after an incident, the priest and psychiatrist must decide if they will try to find and rescue him.
The novel is paranormal and a mystery. What caused Fletcher to be able to see shadows? To know when someone will die? This is a mystery. The story grab me and kept me reading late into the night. The author has written a novel that carries you into an unknown world.
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
The novel is paranormal and a mystery. What caused Fletcher to be able to see shadows? To know when someone will die? This is a mystery. The story grab me and kept me reading late into the night. The author has written a novel that carries you into an unknown world.
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
October 15, 2014
A VERY GOOD CREEPY SCARY STORY I ENJOY reading this book looking forward to reading more book by stuart thaman thanks to goodreads firstreads for the book
January 13, 2015
A lot of the details in here are historically accurate relating to Walpurgisnacht and other ancient pagan traditions. Amazing and fast read and perfect for the weekend.
August 15, 2017
Well that was weird.
This book started out pretty good. Interesting premise, interesting characters; and then it just went down a bizarre rabbit hole. It became about religion, and the levels of hell, and I don't even know what else. And the end - I don't even know what that was all about.
This book started out pretty good. Interesting premise, interesting characters; and then it just went down a bizarre rabbit hole. It became about religion, and the levels of hell, and I don't even know what else. And the end - I don't even know what that was all about.
November 14, 2017
Really went nowhere but offered a lot. Characters were diverse and interesting but the authors failed each after character developement. The story could not support all of the needs of any of its characters.
June 5, 2017
Different!
I usually read non-fiction... This story fought me off guard. I was intrigued on the story line. Good to the end!!
I usually read non-fiction... This story fought me off guard. I was intrigued on the story line. Good to the end!!
October 14, 2018
Full review to come!
December 18, 2014
I am just so confused after reading this book. I have so many questions. And not in a good way.
The premise of the book sounded really good, but the execution fell sadly short. It just seemed so disjointed and fast and incomplete. Without giving spoilers, it’s hard to articulate all my questions, but there is a group of people that just appear in the story, and they apparently become important, but I don’t know where they came from or really how they are.
Fletcher’s story started off quite good. He’s obviously different and has some kind of ability that is causing him trouble. That part starts so well, and I really started to get into it, and was looking forward to learning what he could do and why, and there appeared to be a mystery around his mother’s death that would hopefully be solved. But then he went to his neighbour’s house, and everything fell apart.
After that point, the story felt like a bunch of ideas thrown onto the page, without much development, connection, or explanation. It was just too short, and unwritten, and very disappointing.
The premise of the book sounded really good, but the execution fell sadly short. It just seemed so disjointed and fast and incomplete. Without giving spoilers, it’s hard to articulate all my questions, but there is a group of people that just appear in the story, and they apparently become important, but I don’t know where they came from or really how they are.
Fletcher’s story started off quite good. He’s obviously different and has some kind of ability that is causing him trouble. That part starts so well, and I really started to get into it, and was looking forward to learning what he could do and why, and there appeared to be a mystery around his mother’s death that would hopefully be solved. But then he went to his neighbour’s house, and everything fell apart.
After that point, the story felt like a bunch of ideas thrown onto the page, without much development, connection, or explanation. It was just too short, and unwritten, and very disappointing.
May 28, 2017
I enjoyed the writing style and didn't have the problems that some others seem to have had with Fletcher, the protagonist's, language seeming to be from someone older than 13. I did notice that the therapist didn't seem to have it together very well for a therapist.
The story drew me in from the start and went along well for a good bit of the book, but as others have said, once Fletcher went to the neighbors things got harder to follow. I stuck with it and was still pretty involved until the other group of people came in to try to help him, and from there it got really hard to follow and understand. The ending left a lot of questions, and not much from earlier in the story was explained or resolved. I still liked the book almost to the end and then it simply ended, leaving me unsatisfied.
The story drew me in from the start and went along well for a good bit of the book, but as others have said, once Fletcher went to the neighbors things got harder to follow. I stuck with it and was still pretty involved until the other group of people came in to try to help him, and from there it got really hard to follow and understand. The ending left a lot of questions, and not much from earlier in the story was explained or resolved. I still liked the book almost to the end and then it simply ended, leaving me unsatisfied.
March 17, 2015
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November 12, 2016
What?!?
This was one weird book. I didn't like it at all. I just thought all that jumping around was too much!
This was one weird book. I didn't like it at all. I just thought all that jumping around was too much!
May 24, 2019
Great story. I believe Thaman will branch out and do more works in the horror and mainstream genres. He has the talent.
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