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by Kaylin McFarren (Author), Amanda Tomo Yoshida (Illustrator), Aimee Long (Editor), Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (360)
2022 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree - Crighton Daemonium arrives in the peaceful town of Lochton, Illinois, searching for wicked souls to add to his count. Benjamin Poe, a devoted husband, father and firefighter, finds himself in a battle of wills against this evil, manipulating demon, while protecting his only son. Ultimately, Poe is tricked into committing murder, and Crighton is rewarded with the soul he was sent to retrieve.

Following Poe’s execution, Crighton continues his dark malevolent duties, until he's kidnapped by members of The Sovereign Sector. This group of scientists, notorious for experimenting on supernatural creatures, forces Crighton into a soulmate relationship with the very angel he was sent to capture for the King of Hell, Lucifer. With secrets revealed, darkness rules and loyalties shift. The demonic soul-seeker soon becomes the target of Lucifer's revenge, and his journey to redemption and freedom—or eternal enslavement—begins.

(2020 NYC Big Book Awards Cross Genre Winner, 2021 Indie Reader Discovery Award Winner, 2021 Indie Book Awards Winner, 2021 Literary Titan Book Awards Winner, 2021 CIBA Grand Prize - Paranormal Category, 2021 Best Paranormal Thriller - Best Thriller Book Awards, 2021 eLit Awards - Gold Medal Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Category, 2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards - Gold Medal Horror Category, 2021 Shelf Unbound's Top Noteable Indie, 2021 Incipere Awards - Gold Medal Paranormal Category.
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This astonishing story of skewed emotions and an over-reaching fate in Poe's tragic life is only one part of McFarren's artfully conceived universe. Her gifts as a wordsmith and yarn spinner are clearly shown as this novel evolves. The crisscrossing of storylines is one of McFarren's great strengths, which she amply demonstrates here, weaving a tapestry that keeps the reader guessing until the book's final pages. With layered prose and grand panoramas, Soul Seeker brings a dark world to vivid life, and fantasy fans will welcome this latest work by an imaginative author. - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½

The fine line between good and evil and what happens when this line shifts makes for an involving read that will delight paranormal romance readers looking for something refreshingly different and less predictable than most in the genre. - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
This is a story that deeply explores actions ruled by emotions. Soul Seeker exceeds expectations when it comes to paranormal fiction. - ★★★★★ Vincent Dublado, Readers' Favorite
Kaylin McFarren's SOUL SEEKER is a clever, slow-building supernatural thriller that finds great strength in the way it infuses a fairly normal reality with ever-growing surrealist undertones. - James Hendicott, IndieReader

A pulse-pounding paranormal thriller with a timeless feel and a huge heart. - Bella G. Wright, bestthrillers.com

A haunting tale that is very thought-provoking with many remarkable and innovative concepts. - Bruce Miller, Independent Book Publishers Association

Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is a riveting, supernatural thriller reminiscent of a Stephen King novel. - Tammy Ruggles,Reader Views

A thrilling progression that culminates in the unveiling of secrets that have stood the test of time and an iconic clash between forbidden love and an enraged Lucifer. - Mihir Shah, The U.S. Review of Books

Celestial politics and the threat of all hell quite literally breaking loose gives the book an apocalyptic weight that makes it difficult to put down. - Self-Publishing Review

With layered prose and grand panoramas, Soul Seeker brings a dark world to vivid life, and fantasy fans will welcome this latest work by an imaginative author. - Self-Publishing Review

McFarren sets her trap with another page-turning, thrill ride! Capture the story of love between an angel and a demon today! - Chanticleer Reviews

Dark. Gritty. A thrilling fantasy novel and highly recommended! - The Wishing Shelf

Readers who enjoy paranormal demon and angel romances such as Sharon Shinn's archangel series and Kim Harrison's Hollows series will appreciate McFarren's dark tale about the fight between good and evil. - Blue Ink Review

Soul Seeker would be enjoyed by fans of the supernatural, darker relationship stories, and thrillers. - LoveReading, Indie Books We Love

The twists and turns in Soul Seeker are unique and guaranteed to keep readers on their toes! - Amy Lignor, Feathered Quill Book Reviews

An entertaining and exciting read, author Kaylin McFarren's Soul Seeker is a great supernatural thriller/paranormal romance read. A truly one-of-a-kind cast of characters and brilliant twists on mythology and lore make this novel a stand-out for fans of the genre. - Tony Espinoza, Pacific Book Review

From the Author

We would all like to believe that a heavenly being is ever present in our lives -- watching over us, whispering messages of hope, protecting us from threatening situations, and guiding us through the inevitable stupidity we inflict upon ourselves. When it comes to subjects regarding these feathery benefactors, there are a remarkable amount of books written regarding near-death experiences and visitations, often in the most unlikely places. There are also a great many books that concentrate on the battle of good and evil and, occasionally, a fallen angel or two that we tend to sympathize with, even though we're not supposed to.

Years ago, as an avid reader, I thoroughly enjoyed picking up a racy novel from time to time, especially when the story dealt with forbidden love. I found myself, as readers often do, beseeching the bad guy to see the light and end his evil ways. Or the handsome, musclebound rogue to curtail his philandering, after meeting the love of his life. Every action-packed romance story is an escape from reality -- a way to live precariously through characters in an imaginary world where the victorious hero walks away with the prize of his or her victory.

Every book I write includes a large serving of suspense and adventure, and there's always a romantic encounter to top it off, simply because I enjoy the uplifting feelings these invoke. However, this book, in many ways, is very different from anything I've written before. While bringing together these page-turning genres, I also incorporated a touch of fantasy, by creating a surreal, theoretical world in which relationships between angels and demons exist. This is done purely for the enjoyment of my readers and not a declaration of my religious beliefs. So please enjoy this story with an open mind and overlook any errors in my imagination.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KGZ2FK8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Edge Publishing LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8665284903
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Gehenna
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #399,946 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Kaylin McFarren has received more than 70 national literary awards, in addition to a prestigious RWA Golden Heart Award nomination for FLAHERTY'S CROSSING - a book she and her oldest daughter, New York Times/USA Today best-selling author Kristina McMorris, co-wrote in 2008. Prior to embarking on her writing journey and developing the popular THREADS psychological thriller series, she poured her passion for creativity into her work as the director of a fine art gallery in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon; she also served as a governor-appointed member of the Oregon Arts Commission.

Her award-winning time-travel adventure, HIGH FLYING, asks challenging questions that will linger long after the final twists are revealed. Jumping to the supernatural-horror genre, Kaylin's clever GEHENNA series leads readers into the pit of Hell, through the mechanisms of secret societies, and across the Earth’s crust, ever raising the stakes for her leading duo—a wicked demon and guardian angel presented with shocking revelations.

With each story she writes, this author delivers unexpected twists and turns and keeps her readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing and thoroughly entertained. When she's not traveling or spoiling her two pups and three grandsons, Kaylin enjoys giving back to her community through participation and support of various charitable, medical and educational organizations in the Pacific Northwest, and divides her time between her homes in Portland, Oregon and San Diego, California.

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Kaylin is proud of the fact that her great aunt Bessie B. Cordell, an evangelistic missionary during WWII, was instrumental in opening an orphanage in Tientsin, China and also wrote two published novels, Precious Pearl and Blossoms of the Flowery Kingdom, documenting her dangerous, harrowing experiences.

She keeps a glass of wine close by while writing love scenes, Kleenex on her desk while writing heart breakers, and has been known to empty a box of chocolates when she's completely stumped.

A consummate "pantser" and perfectionist, she writes and edits as she goes, and uses photographs of models and actors from tabloid magazines to visualize her characters.

She loves her husband of 50 years dearly, however, if Josh Holloway, Hugh Jackman or Ian Somerhalder came knockin', well... their marriage just might be put to the test.

For more information about Kaylin McFarren, visit her website at www.kaylinmcfarren.com.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
360 global ratings

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Customers find this paranormal novel captivating, with a beautifully well-written plot that builds action and suspense throughout. The story features a unique demonic and angelic cosmology, and customers appreciate the engaging characters and fast-paced narrative that keeps readers invested. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the author's attention to detail.
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60 customers mention content, 60 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book captivating and compelling, describing it as a fun and satisfying read. One customer mentions it's their favorite mystical book of all time, while another appreciates it as a paranormal novel.
...With multiple subplots, interesting and dynamic characters, all built in to a story that leaves you anticipating the next boots....Read more
...It is absolutely captivating and angels, demons, and dark creatures are interwoven in such a way that makes Soul Seekers a great piece of literature....Read more
Soul Seeker was a good book. The overall story is compelling. It’s told in two parts which is confusing but all ties in together at the end....Read more
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is an awesome novel. It’s a thrilling novel that is mysterious and suspenseful with a bit of supernatural....Read more
52 customers mention story, 46 positive, 6 negative
Customers praise the book's plot, describing it as beautifully well-written and interesting, with one customer noting how the narrative flows consistently throughout.
...This is an exciting story that involves mythological characters and some romance as well.Read more
...The plot is well thought out and the writing is brilliantly detailed....Read more
Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is a fascinating story that sets place in a quiet town in Lochton, Illinois where you are introduced to Crighton...Read more
...McFarren's Soul Seeker is a strikingly different paranormal, thrilling romance....Read more
38 customers mention plot, 37 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which features action and suspense that builds throughout, with plenty of twists and turns.
...Soul Seeker is a contemporary, thrilling and unexpected read that I highly recommend.Read more
...Heaven and hell truly collide in this action packed supernatural thriller. You’ll absolutely love the surprise ending!Read more
...A real page-turner. The character development is dynamic and impressive as well. The classic story of good and evil exists and is well played out....Read more
...Many twists and turns. Then we enter the demon soul-catcher’s world. A very unique vision of Lucifer, demons, and Hell....Read more
35 customers mention character development, 34 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several noting how the characters have captivated them, and one customer highlighting how the author clearly distinguishes each character's voice.
...was a well written, very enjoyable story about angels, demons and humans....Read more
...book is well written, it has a quick and steady pace, the characters are well developed and the story too....Read more
...It was easy for me to follow and I really enjoyed the character development. It makes you cheer for the good guys, but also the bad guys....Read more
...Vivid description, realistic dialogue and entertaining characters will keep supernatural fans glued to their seats until the last page.Read more
25 customers mention writing style, 24 positive, 1 negative
Customers praise the writing style of the book, with one review highlighting its descriptive prose and another noting the author's attention to detail.
...Liz, Peter, Lucifer, Ariel, and Rhiannon. This is a well written, with good use of description. It’s a very interesting novel....Read more
SOUL SEEKER is an expertly written, superbly plotted, supernatural page- turning adventure that will keep you on your toes until the very end....Read more
...McFarren is a talented author. I look forward to reading more of her writing.Read more
...Excellent storytelling skills from a gifted writer who also blends romance into the plot making it truly a satisfying read.Read more
22 customers mention paranormal, 21 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the paranormal elements of the book, describing it as an amazing supernatural thriller with a unique demonic and angelic cosmology.
...It is absolutely captivating and angels, demons, and dark creatures are interwoven in such a way that makes Soul Seekers a great piece of literature....Read more
...I think the overall mood is hazy, eerie, a little creepy, and maybe a even hopeful....Read more
...King vibes, which I loved, and was equal parts horror and psychological thriller....Read more
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15 customers mention pacing, 13 positive, 2 negative
Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it fast and well-developed, with one customer noting how smoothly it flows into the climax.
...It is a fast paced read and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Heaven and hell truly collide in this action packed supernatural thriller....Read more
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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's quite hard to put down and keeps readers on the edge of their seat.
...It is a fast paced read and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Heaven and hell truly collide in this action packed supernatural thriller....Read more
...McFarren did a wonderful job bringing the plot to life and keeping your attention. I loved the story line and the star-crossed lovers....Read more
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I received this copy from the publisher for honest review. This novel will keep you thinking and guessing. When you think you right, well let me just say that you might be wrong. This had me all over the place. My heart beating so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. It will surprise you in every way. 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The storyline was very good! The theme and setting was well put together. The characters was well put together in the story. Everything all in one book. It was just perfect! I highly recommend everybody get this and read it. What a great read! This had me hooked from the beginning. What a Rollercoaster! The sitting, theme, and the Characters had me pulled so in. Everything was well put together and it was just perfect. This novel would have you guess and thinking all the way to the end. This novel did just that to me. To the point that am wrong. When the ending comes am on shock. I wouldn't of never believe or guess. Like OMG! Highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. Its so good! Can't wait for next book.
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  • Mia C87
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is a very complete and great read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020
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    Crighton Daemonium gets to a quiet town in Illinois called Lochton, with the aim of collecting wicked souls. He is first rewarded with the soul of a man called Benjamin Poe, who after being tricked and in order to save his son, commits murder. After his execution, Crighton continues his search for other souls but is trapped by a group of scientists who experiment on supernatural creatures. They force Crighton and an angel to have a soul mate relationship, but the angel is not any angel, it is the one Lucifer ordered Crighton to capture for him. There, it all begins and the soul seeker becomes Lucifer’s target.
    “Soul seeker” is the first book in the “Gehenna” series, written by Kaylin McFarren. This read has it all: romance, adventure, angels, demons and other dark creatures. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It is a story different to other supernatural ones; the author did a great job portraying all the characters and developing them. She left nothing to chance and this is what makes this a very good read.
    Moreover, her writing style is very good; although it is a thick book with almost four hundred pages, the pace of the reading is fast, and without noticing, I was half the book in a couple of days. Also, the story attracted me so much that it was difficult to put it down, being another reason for reading it almost non-top. There are plenty of dialogues that immerses the reader into the story. These dialogues are very well written and clearly distinguish one character’s voice from another.
    It is a story that surprised me because it has many elements of the supernatural and so much action that I thought maybe at some point it will lose a bit of sense, but nothing similar to this happened. The plot was very good from beginning to end and there wasn’t a single moment of boredom. Action and adventure were waiting on every turn of the page, as well as turns and twists. For all these reasons, I would gladly recommend this novel.
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  • Felicia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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    “Soul Seeker” is a unique book that seems to span several genres. I would say this story starts out as a small town mystery, morphs into a paranormal horror, and then settles into a romantic fantasy. It has elements of magic and science fiction throughout. One thing I noted as I finished reading was that there are not any super explicit sex scenes or gore, so I would feel comfortable recommending this book to a wider set of audiences than I would normally recommend a romance to.

    I really enjoyed the range of character perspectives and the continuity between the initial human interactions and the ending of the story, despite the story moving away from these interactions midway. I think the first half of the book does a lot of world building before focusing solely on the demon Crighton. I also think that this book had an unusual twist toward the ending of it.

    My biggest criticism lies in the last half of the book. The latter half seemed a little rushed. There was a prophecy or two and some other revelations that feel like they could have been fleshed out a little or maybe just referenced a little earlier. Hopefully the later books in this series will delve into some of these concepts more. Especially with Tyrus, the werewolf demon, or Samara. I would definitely be interested in reading their stories, whether reading the same timeframe from their perspectives or from a continuation of “Soul Seeker”’s timeline with a little bit of recap from the earlier novel.

    The only other thing I would have loved to see more of was less “perfect” angels and more biblical angels. More angels with non-humanoid forms or grey-area genders. I feel like the setting could play around a lot with those concepts, but that’s just my personal opinion. I don’t think their absence detracted from the story at all and I can understand if that’s something that wouldn’t jive with the target audience.

    Either way, I’m looking forward to how McFarren continues to build the world and characters further in this series and recommend that you add the Gehenna Books to your summer reading list.
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  • Lydia Peever
    5.0 out of 5 stars A mix of religous fantasy and horror-adventure
    Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2021
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    Easing into a world where angels and demons exist, Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren begins with a slice of small-town life tilted horribly askew. A demon comes to call on fire chief Benjamin Poe at a time where his family and sanity have been pushed to the edge. Crighton Daemonium is no average demon. Sent by Lucifer himself to collect souls for consumption in hell, his visit to Lochton, Illinois, ends with lives destroyed and Ben Poe begging for redemption. Crighton’s menacing stature, black hair, and painted nails do not go unnoticed by locals but he disappears before taking any blame for Poe’s downfall. We follow him later into the forest to a secluded cabin on a visit to another man whose crimes would shake the most hardened of hearts.

    Having harvested souls to return to his kingdom, Crighton is given a new task by the unsatisfied Lucifer on another journey back to Earth with an added mission; find and slaughter two angels.

    At this point, Soul Seeker remains in a realm of demonic fantasy that serves as a fresh take on war in heaven. The various powers and glamour of a demonic soul-catcher from Hell couples with an exciting spin on the reality of angelic beings and is exceptionally compelling. Astral projection, gilt feathered wings, the insatiable sexual appetite of demons, the ability to save or condemn a soul, and some familiar returns to scripture or gospel serve as an excellent playing field for some new ideas on how these beings would interact.

    The relationships forged between demons and angels, or Heaven and Hell, are at home in this dark fantasy world created by McFarren. While murder and sex simmer in the background they are never thrust to the forefront as the characters themselves, their personalities and relationships, certainly take center stage. In between those two extremes of storytelling lay the fantastical powers of these otherworldly creatures. While we are spared a description of Heaven and are left guessing at what that landscape would look like we are given quite a topography of Hell as a subdued fortress of fear, torture, and loathing. Very at home in this very realism-based story about places that we've only read about or imagined, the writing style is grounded in reality and not overly flourished or dramatic. This makes Soul Seeker feel very real and the reader is enraptured easily.

    While the first third of the book reads somewhat like an anthology of characters that Creighton meets or destroys, the next portion leading to the finale weaves a thread from beginning to end. They deal with a scientific faction on earth that is bound to experiment on angels and demons they know exist, and a defection from the pits of Hell angering the Lord within and this sparks the third arc when the angel Ariel and Chrighton meet under terrifying circumstances.

    When it seems that we won't return to some of the characters that were quite expertly built at the start and left in the dust, the story does come full circle in a somewhat unexpected way. While it is hinted that this will be the beginning of a series it is a stand-alone story that does have a very fitting end yet leaves so many other avenues to explore. There are many opportunities to return to Creighton himself as he is ancient and could have been insinuating himself on Earth far longer than we suspect. While on the run from Hell, Creighton is poised to close the gap between the Underworld and Heavenly Gates; but will Earth be crushed in between? Soul Seeker leaves delicious ideas to the wonderment of the reader that it is exciting to have explored this world as in-depth as we have in this book. Easily a five-star read for those who enjoy a darker take on fantasy, enjoy religious science fiction, or quiet horror. With suspense and romance, action and adventure, this is a great choice for those looking to break out of a favorite genre as well. With a few surprises in relation to what we may or may not know about our cilivization’s religions, it is kept unique with the author's own spin.
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  • Kat W.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling fantasy read!
    Reviewed in Australia on April 4, 2021
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    A gripping novel that is bound to keep you reading and wanting more! Soul Seeker is a fantastically exciting adventure that is full of everything you imagine a great fictitious story to be.

    Following the story of Benjamin Poe, an ex fire fighter, who has to face the turmoil of being responsible for his son’s death, this book weaves in the supernatural with mythology to create one hell (no pun intended) of a thrilling journey.

    My favourite thing about this book has to be how it opens with a poem about the main character. There doesn’t seem to be many books that I have read so far, to do this. Usually authors would cite a quote or dedicate to the book to someone they love, which is still a nice thought, but a poem is a bit more creative and unique! It actually introduces the themes, characters and settings of the story quite nicely and made me feel a lot more invested in the book.

    My only criticism is that it seems the prologue takes time to build up the introduction and foundation of the story, for the first chapter to then do the same thing. It just felt like it was repeating itself a little at the beginning. Other than that, the chapter lengths are a bit shorter which is great as it seems to match the pace of the book itself. It seems like a slow read but before you know it you’re already on to the next chapter.

    I can’t fault the story itself – it’s fantastic. It kept my attention the whole way through. It has every aspect of the fantasy genre that I love. Without spoiling the novel, it builds great suspense throughout and now I want to keep reading the rest of the series! I love McFarren’s style of writing and would be intrigued to read more of their books.
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  • Diana Levit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great dark read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2021
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    A great read for someone who is interested in dark , mystical fantasy books!
    Soul Seeker by Kaylin McFarren is a story that has a common plot – forces of evil and good have to unite in order to save this world from collapsing. Angels, demons and other mythical creatures are allowing the reader to take a glance into their complex world that is full of not so heavenly dramas.
    The author has put a lot of effort into building both the atmosphere and characters of this book.
    The darkness and despair described in this book often felt uncomfortably realistic, and the descriptions of the mythical world is very vivid and well-thought.
    I also admire how personalities of some characters evolved through the book, showing hidden layers as the plot took more twisted turns. Such multilayering, makes the book more realistic and most importantly, more relatable. And let’s be honest, we all have our inner demons and it is somewhat comforting that even the demons have their own demons…
    Having said that, I do feel that McFarren had her favorite characters that she worked hard crafting their characters. There are some characters that I felt should’ve been a bit more refined as they are the key characters. Maybe they will shine through in the following books?
    Soul Seeker is dark and complex with a dash of romance, perfect for those who are looking for a thrilling read.
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  • Ciarán Coleman
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great supernatural thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2020
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    ‘Soul Seeker’ is a brilliant book written by a talented new writer. It houses biblical lore, making it feel grand and impactful. Once you start this book it’s exceedingly hard to put it down. The twists are a little predictable but that doesn’t stop the book from being a fantastic and extremely exciting read. There’s something here for fans of both mystery and the paranormal. Overall ’Soul Seeker’ is a great supernatural thriller, well worth the read.
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  • Amanda Steel
    4.0 out of 5 stars Familiar paranormal characters with a difference
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2020
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    I loved the author’s take on the mythology and was pleasantly surprised at the direction the book went. Many of the paranormal characters will be familiar to those who read or watch a lot of books/TV shows/films on the subject. However, McFarren creates them in her unique way, and with the exception of a few scenes which I didn’t feel comfortable reading, the book was gripping.
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