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A Higher Power
In this tale of corporate skullduggery and mystical awakening, a multibillionaire decides to radically alter his course and seek a clearer path to happiness.
For New Yorker Nick Dalca wealth is a birthright, but his perfect life is starting to crumble around him. His private jet? Missing. Wife and son? Presumed dead. Having no one left to continue his family legacy, Nick makes a shocking decision: negotiating the future of his business conglomerate, a sale which may turn him into the richest man in the world.
Threats to his plan begin to emerge with the scent of corruption and extortion. All alone, he becomes closer to his longtime secretary, Anne. Apparently she can talk to dead people. While Nick's pragmatism is tested, he is stunned to find there is a higher power hidden within himself. In order to learn about the fate of his family Nick will talk to anyone from hell or heaven--whichever comes first.
For New Yorker Nick Dalca wealth is a birthright, but his perfect life is starting to crumble around him. His private jet? Missing. Wife and son? Presumed dead. Having no one left to continue his family legacy, Nick makes a shocking decision: negotiating the future of his business conglomerate, a sale which may turn him into the richest man in the world.
Threats to his plan begin to emerge with the scent of corruption and extortion. All alone, he becomes closer to his longtime secretary, Anne. Apparently she can talk to dead people. While Nick's pragmatism is tested, he is stunned to find there is a higher power hidden within himself. In order to learn about the fate of his family Nick will talk to anyone from hell or heaven--whichever comes first.
- GenresThriller
276 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2016
About the author
Daniel Davidsohn
9 books43 followersBorn in 1969, Brazil, Daniel Davidsohn's novels have been called exciting, gripping, and engrossing, garnering him praise and rave reviews. He is passionately attracted to unfamiliar things and enjoys taking readers off the beaten path. His books include From The Nile to The Euphrates (2009), Mare Crisium (2015), A Higher Power (2016), The Karma Code (2017), Leave Her Out, a 2018 Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist, and A Goddess Among Men (2020).
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February 26, 2020
well-written but over-the-top at times. stretches the bounds of fiction here and there.
January 16, 2017
Morally entertaining.
Great book with a wonderful message. The writing was smooth from beginning to the end. A book for all ages. Highly recommend.
Great book with a wonderful message. The writing was smooth from beginning to the end. A book for all ages. Highly recommend.
February 23, 2017
wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 7, 2018
A great read
Delving into the beyond is a touch and go endeavor. Does it exist? Or is this it? Are we free to choose? Is there a guide? Well just ride along with Daniel in 'A Higher Power ' and enjoy the suspense...You'll be glad you did!
Delving into the beyond is a touch and go endeavor. Does it exist? Or is this it? Are we free to choose? Is there a guide? Well just ride along with Daniel in 'A Higher Power ' and enjoy the suspense...You'll be glad you did!
March 8, 2017
Great read to keep a reader suprized throughout...Awesome
Great read and awesome/surprizing.
ending. Readers will not want to put it down but find out what will happen next.
Great read and awesome/surprizing.
ending. Readers will not want to put it down but find out what will happen next.
December 16, 2016
Very interesting and help acknowledge more about reincarnation, and what's life is on the other side,and the purpose of our existing.
Known as the decoder of the spiritual world not a religion , It's a Philosophy a Science:::::::: I think is a gift to help others, but not everyone is the real one .Highly recommended !!!! I love the characters and their story ,and learn about Spiritual and Mediums.
Known as the decoder of the spiritual world not a religion , It's a Philosophy a Science:::::::: I think is a gift to help others, but not everyone is the real one .Highly recommended !!!! I love the characters and their story ,and learn about Spiritual and Mediums.
January 22, 2017
Spellbinding
Great characters .the existence of another world is ani intriguing concept. Davidson makes the reader a believer. Should be a central theme in a follow-up continuing. In a sequel following Nicks life as he matures . What does he do with his life and what becomes of his son
Great characters .the existence of another world is ani intriguing concept. Davidson makes the reader a believer. Should be a central theme in a follow-up continuing. In a sequel following Nicks life as he matures . What does he do with his life and what becomes of his son
January 18, 2017
An unusual, but spiritual thriller.
I read this in one sitting. It is unusual in content from most thrillers I have read. It is evident that evil as well as good exists on all economic levels.
I read this in one sitting. It is unusual in content from most thrillers I have read. It is evident that evil as well as good exists on all economic levels.
February 9, 2017
Good Reading
A interesting book, a billionaire finally see's that there is more to life than money..after his wife and son is thought to be lost in a plane crash.Interesting events unfold...
A interesting book, a billionaire finally see's that there is more to life than money..after his wife and son is thought to be lost in a plane crash.Interesting events unfold...
January 28, 2017
I am joined to my everlasting spiritual being.
The spirit of man is the gift given to all
good men. Take nothing for granted!
Don't join the evil side of man kind for we are not
alone. The just will bring us to a better under standing of what we are to believe in.
The spirit of man is the gift given to all
good men. Take nothing for granted!
Don't join the evil side of man kind for we are not
alone. The just will bring us to a better under standing of what we are to believe in.
January 31, 2017
A Higher Power
This book was very different from the type I normally read. It had a mellow smooth pace and allowed me to leave it and go to another book or to a game or puzzle without having to back a few pages to submerge me in the novel. Thank you.
This book was very different from the type I normally read. It had a mellow smooth pace and allowed me to leave it and go to another book or to a game or puzzle without having to back a few pages to submerge me in the novel. Thank you.
October 5, 2018
Who is really in control?
The billionaire, villain, or a higher power.
Using spiritual beings to solve a mystery
keeps the reader's attention riveted. It opens the readers to possibilities.
The billionaire, villain, or a higher power.
Using spiritual beings to solve a mystery
keeps the reader's attention riveted. It opens the readers to possibilities.
March 11, 2019
This was a refreshing change from the usual mysteries being written where many die that don't need to die. The only thing I didn't like was the abruptness the Arthur brought the book to an end. Seemed like he decided the book was long enough and abruptly stopped. He could have added much more.
January 26, 2017
Higher Power Review
The book held my interest and had a good story line. The characters were interesting and the plot was good. I would read another book by this author.
The book held my interest and had a good story line. The characters were interesting and the plot was good. I would read another book by this author.
January 27, 2017
A Higher Power
A new twist on a thriller. Seemed a little slow at first as I am not into business and financial matters but I am glad I read it.
A new twist on a thriller. Seemed a little slow at first as I am not into business and financial matters but I am glad I read it.
January 28, 2017
New type of book for me
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Had never read a book with this subject matter. I will be watching for more of the author's books.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Had never read a book with this subject matter. I will be watching for more of the author's books.
January 29, 2017
WOW! I couldn't wait to read the next chapter. I loved this story. Really makes you think about life and after life. Heart warming and leaves you feeling warm inside. Well worth reading.
April 2, 2019
Good read
It started out slow but once I got into it was very hard to put down. Will be looking for more books written by
Daniel Davidsohn.
It started out slow but once I got into it was very hard to put down. Will be looking for more books written by
Daniel Davidsohn.
February 9, 2017
The power of greed, the cost of justice
An intriguing tale of the rich and ruthless, combining disloyalty with love and spiritual revelations. The characters, both protagonists and bad guys, were all just a tad too commonplace, predictable, not enough depth and complexities, at times with almost robotic reactions. Still, the glimpses into the top one percent power group, and fascinating international locations were adequate to keep this reader involved. Had I written the ending, it would have been less anti-climatic. Actually only a three-star novel, but I'm feeling generous for (mostly) decent editing.
Yes, I would recommend it as a mind break from serious subjects.
An intriguing tale of the rich and ruthless, combining disloyalty with love and spiritual revelations. The characters, both protagonists and bad guys, were all just a tad too commonplace, predictable, not enough depth and complexities, at times with almost robotic reactions. Still, the glimpses into the top one percent power group, and fascinating international locations were adequate to keep this reader involved. Had I written the ending, it would have been less anti-climatic. Actually only a three-star novel, but I'm feeling generous for (mostly) decent editing.
Yes, I would recommend it as a mind break from serious subjects.
January 23, 2017
Interesting
Defies classification by genre. A mix of international intrigue, new age spirituality and Christian romantic suspense. I can't say it was excruciatingly suspenseful, nor was the pacing flawless, but it kept my attention and I enjoyed the story and the characters. The ending could have been more satisfactory...it's like the first two thirds of the book unfold slowly and the events leading to the conclusion and the end itself were hurriedly thrown together. To enjoy this pleasant book, I suggest that you suspend disbelief, don't apply logic, just go with the flow.
Defies classification by genre. A mix of international intrigue, new age spirituality and Christian romantic suspense. I can't say it was excruciatingly suspenseful, nor was the pacing flawless, but it kept my attention and I enjoyed the story and the characters. The ending could have been more satisfactory...it's like the first two thirds of the book unfold slowly and the events leading to the conclusion and the end itself were hurriedly thrown together. To enjoy this pleasant book, I suggest that you suspend disbelief, don't apply logic, just go with the flow.
January 26, 2017
Alternative facts for a title .
I would have given this book a five instead of 4 if it'd been about God leading people instead of some kind of spiritual person in the midst of reincarnation . There is a good sense of mystery, and insight into the super wealthy , subterfuge , travel and light romance .
I would have given this book a five instead of 4 if it'd been about God leading people instead of some kind of spiritual person in the midst of reincarnation . There is a good sense of mystery, and insight into the super wealthy , subterfuge , travel and light romance .
May 29, 2018
The storyline of this book was really good.
This is a very gripping read that will have you hooked from the moment you begin reading it until the end of the book.
It begins slowly, but it then starts to pick up after a while.
The only thing that let this book down for me was the amount of language that was in the book.
Other than that, this was a good book
This is a very gripping read that will have you hooked from the moment you begin reading it until the end of the book.
It begins slowly, but it then starts to pick up after a while.
The only thing that let this book down for me was the amount of language that was in the book.
Other than that, this was a good book
February 1, 2017
Poorly written
Outlandish story, poorly written. Gaps in the story. Very stilted conversations. I finished it but it was due to my perseverance. Not because of story. Don't waste your time.
Outlandish story, poorly written. Gaps in the story. Very stilted conversations. I finished it but it was due to my perseverance. Not because of story. Don't waste your time.
March 1, 2017
Riveting, informational and driven
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It held my interest even when financial lingo was part of the story. The author carried me through each new event with belief and steadfastness. Great book!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It held my interest even when financial lingo was part of the story. The author carried me through each new event with belief and steadfastness. Great book!
October 24, 2017
A truly inspirational read
With his wife and child dead, life becomes too much for a man who has so much of everything. He starts on a slow path of learning, accepting and friendship. Will it be enough to save him?
With his wife and child dead, life becomes too much for a man who has so much of everything. He starts on a slow path of learning, accepting and friendship. Will it be enough to save him?
February 22, 2017
Good until the end
It became time to end the book, so the author did. Unbelievable how quickly he managed it. No thought at all.
It became time to end the book, so the author did. Unbelievable how quickly he managed it. No thought at all.
March 1, 2017
A good read
Hard at first to get into, but then picks up. Author carries you into mystery, and suspense. This was a good read
Hard at first to get into, but then picks up. Author carries you into mystery, and suspense. This was a good read
December 6, 2017
Interesting Perspective
I always like books that challenge my way of thinking or what I think I know. This book did that and more and in a good storytelling way!
I always like books that challenge my way of thinking or what I think I know. This book did that and more and in a good storytelling way!
February 14, 2017
Higher Power has low output.
I really wanted to like this book. However, it disappointed. The characters were flat. The plot was spotty and sometimes incoherent. For a thriller, there was never much thrill. When a book misses on plot and character, it is a book worth missing.
Read Ludlum's Bourne or Cussler's Pitt series if you want thrills and character.
I really wanted to like this book. However, it disappointed. The characters were flat. The plot was spotty and sometimes incoherent. For a thriller, there was never much thrill. When a book misses on plot and character, it is a book worth missing.
Read Ludlum's Bourne or Cussler's Pitt series if you want thrills and character.
February 12, 2017
Money, travel and love in one story.
Interesting characters, exotic locations, wrapped up in a story of wealth and extortion. Then a little love thrown in with spiritual phenomenon. This story starts a little slow, but comes together nicely to an interesting conclusion.
Interesting characters, exotic locations, wrapped up in a story of wealth and extortion. Then a little love thrown in with spiritual phenomenon. This story starts a little slow, but comes together nicely to an interesting conclusion.
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