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Deep Echoes: A Short Story Prequel
Caitlin Benoit focused her career on uncovering the past, in all of its glory and ugliness, to set the record straight. Now history wants to teach her a lesson she won't soon forget.As an archaeologist, Caitlin has always been enthralled by the past, but nothing could prepare her for an exciting new discovery in Charleston. An initial exploration of the thrilling new site leads to the discovery of a mysterious river rock with peculiar etchings she’s never seen before. Puzzled, she breaks all the protocols to examine the rock closer. When she brushes away the dirt, 2017 folds away with it to transport Caitlin to pre-Civil War 1859. Stranded, she faces the terrifying reality of being trapped in the past and the danger she-and those who try to help her-are in. Her only hope is returning home...before it's too late.
Deep Echoes is the beginning of a thrilling journey through time filled with danger, mystery, and heart-pounding suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
Deep Echoes is the beginning of a thrilling journey through time filled with danger, mystery, and heart-pounding suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
61 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2019
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July 5, 2021
LOVED IT! I love time-traveling stories and this one delivered. I wish it could have been a bit longer though. Caitlin and her time-traveling adventures kept me turning the pages. The characters were great and the dialogue between them was on point! HIGHLY recommend.
June 17, 2020
interesting story kind of strange but intrigues me enough to find the next and read more
February 17, 2021
Deep Echoes by Melody Ash
I thought the storyline was really interesting. I listened to the audio version of the book and enjoyed both the story and the narration!
I thought the storyline was really interesting. I listened to the audio version of the book and enjoyed both the story and the narration!
October 1, 2019
Just as she’s about to delve into a much needed vacation in North Carolina, Caitlin Benoit’s partner Sean phones her with a new archeological discovery he knows she can’t possibly refuse, in this engaging read by the talented Melody Ash.
I took to the story right from the first paragraph, impressed by Ms. Ash’s gift for dialogue between the characters - their banter is lively and fresh. Plus, the prose was spot on and enchanting at the same time, especially for this novice time-traveler reader.
After a most impressive find, Caitlin is whisked back in history to a plantation slave quarters during the Civil War, by a mysterious phenomenon. Stuck with a sprained ankle, no modern medicine and no modern anything, Caitlin has no choice but to stay put until she figures out how to travel back to the present.
Because the magical stone refuses to return her to the 21st century, she accepts the care of the slave Mitilda who finds her. Mitilda knows Caitlin is not a slave, from the educated way she speaks and her clothing. The older woman takes care of children too young to work in the fields, and tries to heal Caitlin, too.
Mr. John arrives to teach Mitilda’s son and grandson how to read in secret, as it’s a crime to educate slaves in those days, James had saved John’s life.
Just when Caitlin thinks she’s about to return to the present, something goes terribly wrong, and our heroine is whisked away to...
That’s it! No more spoilers, lovely readers. I never read and tell, so please discover the same enjoyment I found experiencing Deep Echoes, and add it to YOUR bookshelf. Five shining stars awarded for this fun, fascinating story.
I took to the story right from the first paragraph, impressed by Ms. Ash’s gift for dialogue between the characters - their banter is lively and fresh. Plus, the prose was spot on and enchanting at the same time, especially for this novice time-traveler reader.
After a most impressive find, Caitlin is whisked back in history to a plantation slave quarters during the Civil War, by a mysterious phenomenon. Stuck with a sprained ankle, no modern medicine and no modern anything, Caitlin has no choice but to stay put until she figures out how to travel back to the present.
Because the magical stone refuses to return her to the 21st century, she accepts the care of the slave Mitilda who finds her. Mitilda knows Caitlin is not a slave, from the educated way she speaks and her clothing. The older woman takes care of children too young to work in the fields, and tries to heal Caitlin, too.
Mr. John arrives to teach Mitilda’s son and grandson how to read in secret, as it’s a crime to educate slaves in those days, James had saved John’s life.
Just when Caitlin thinks she’s about to return to the present, something goes terribly wrong, and our heroine is whisked away to...
That’s it! No more spoilers, lovely readers. I never read and tell, so please discover the same enjoyment I found experiencing Deep Echoes, and add it to YOUR bookshelf. Five shining stars awarded for this fun, fascinating story.
February 7, 2021
I really enjoyed this story. It covers a very popular topic, but in a very unique way. I enjoyed reading it a lot and wish it was longer. There will be other books in the series. Which I find amazing. I am excited to read them all!
The characters are really amazing too. I wanted to just keep reading about them. They were all likeable. There were a few characters that faded in the background more than they should for my liking. I think that's just my personal preference.
I really enjoyed this story. I recommend anybody who likes time travel type stories to read this. It's exciting and fast-paced. I read it all in one sitting. While I wish there were things that were prolonged a bit, the story was very enjoyable. I hope that the rest of the series will be as well.
The characters are really amazing too. I wanted to just keep reading about them. They were all likeable. There were a few characters that faded in the background more than they should for my liking. I think that's just my personal preference.
I really enjoyed this story. I recommend anybody who likes time travel type stories to read this. It's exciting and fast-paced. I read it all in one sitting. While I wish there were things that were prolonged a bit, the story was very enjoyable. I hope that the rest of the series will be as well.
November 25, 2019
An excellent story of time travel that was quick to grab me by the throat immediately and refused to let me go. In other words, it was riveting!! Lots of action even in this short novelette. I am looking forward to the rest of the books in this series.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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