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  • In The Sleep of Death

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In The Sleep of Death Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Van Ginkel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars (15)

People call her the Hellfire Witch. They say she kills with the Evil Eye. But the truth is even stranger ...

Outspoken Eastern socialite Lorena Whittaker has agreed to marry the mysterious Diedrick Adalwolf, a cold, doddering old man who claims to be a theology scholar. Soon after the wedding, her dreams shift to premonitions of ghoulish deaths.

What she cannot tell is whether Adalowolf is the catalyst or merely a witness.

Soon Lorena stands accused of murder and a jittery posse intends to bring her to justice. As she schemes to evade the hangman's noose, she must traverse a world of stolen tribal magic and ancient lore to solve this mystery.

One thing is certain -- staying with her husband is not safe. But how can she break free of a man who can enter her mind and read her thoughts?

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  1. Print length
    338 pages
  2. Language
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  4. Publication date
    February 16, 2021
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Eloping with the Necromancer was her first mistake. How can Lorena break free of her husband's dark magic when he is able to enter her mind and read her thoughts?
Historical Fantasy / Magical Realism / Old West

"A slow burn but an absolute BANGER!" -- Bookstagram Review

"This was a great read. I didn't want to put it down. A mix of an old western romance/mystery, add in dream walking, Native American legends and Greek mythology." — GoodReads review

"This book sucked me in and kept me guessing!" -- Amazon review

"This book perfectly weaves together so many genres, historical/fictional elements, and human emotions. Amazing read by an amazing author!" — GoodReads review

"The book blurb did make me wonder if this book was going to go down one of several predictable paths. And it didn't. At all. Well done, author, you got me good! Instead, I found an extremely unusual tale that soon had me engrossed, trying to work out what was going on. My attention was honestly held to the very end." -- NetSuite review

About the Author

Kimberly Van Ginkel is 5th-generation Iowan. Her meandering career path has included TV Programmer, Newspaper Webmaster, and Printing CIO. She divvies up her time between gaming, coding, researching, logic puzzles, crocheting,staring into the abyss, baking cookies, and a flagrant lack of exercise.
She lives in the Midwest with her husband and two children.
Follow her at kimberlyvanginkel.com or @VanGinkelAuthor

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08T1B51JF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GenZ Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952919169
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5,859,473 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars (15)

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Kimberly Van Ginkel is 5th-generation Iowan. Her meandering career path has included TV Programmer, Newspaper Webmaster, and Printing CIO. She divvies up her time between gaming, coding, researching, logic puzzles, crocheting, staring into the abyss, baking cookies, and a flagrant lack of exercise. 

She lives in the Midwest with her husband and two children.

Follow her at kimberlyvanginkel.com or @VanGinkelAuthor

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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 global ratings

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Customers find the book highly readable, with one describing it as a refreshing read. The plot receives positive feedback, with customers saying they were completely drawn into the story and praising its great conclusion.
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This novel was a delight! Very well written and masterfully constructed....Read more
Van Ginkel's book is a true pleasure. There is something special about this book that I don't think a review will entirely express....Read more
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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, being completely drawn into the story and appreciating its great conclusion, with one customer noting its refreshing twists and turns.
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...Very well written and masterfully constructed. The story is so unique and told in such a way that the reader cannot anticipate how the story will...Read more
...SLEEP OF DEATH is a wonderful, subtle slow-burn of a book with a great conclusion. Among my favorite aspects of it:...Read more
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  • Christine M Herbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing the whole way through!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This novel was a delight! Very well written and masterfully constructed. The story is so unique and told in such a way that the reader cannot anticipate how the story will unfold, whether the protagonists are truly protagonists at all, and how the story will conclude. If you love stories like Memento or Cloud Atlas, give this wonderful YA fantasy a try.
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  • Rance Denton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A clever, sharply-written almost-Southern horror.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Van Ginkel's book is a true pleasure.

    There is something special about this book that I don't think a review will entirely express. As a lover of fantasy and a history buff, it was easy for this book to draw me in. I'm thankful I happened across it and the author on Twitter.

    Van Ginkel's book follows the story of Lorena, a well-to-do Pennsylvanian driven to a marriage of convenience. But that marriage isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially as the elements of magic start coming into play. As a protagonist, Lorena is sharp-witted and clever, and there's quite a bit of commentary made about the foolishness of the 1800s (and current day) patriarchy.

    With its Faustian influences and Van Ginkel's absolutely spectacular grasp on even the tiniest historical details, IN THE SLEEP OF DEATH is a wonderful, subtle slow-burn of a book with a great conclusion.

    Among my favorite aspects of it:

    1) The novel subverts the usual expectations of structure. Interludes of journal entries, songs, and research are interspersed n the narrative, which keeps it fast-moving and really displays Van Ginkel's voice;

    2) ITSOD discusses the dangers of colonization, especially in regard to the idea that spiritual concepts and even power can be stolen, manipulated, and misused when taken from its originators;

    3) Van Ginkel's language is velvety and keen; she cares about how each individual sentence feels, and there's an equal amount of brutality and beauty to be found across paragraphs and chapters.

    Also, the physical copy of the book is absolutely beautiful. The matte cover and cream pages are monumentally satisfying to hold, and the layout is gorgeous.

    I'm really looking forward to KVG's next book, and hope you enjoy this dark adventure as much as I did.
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  • Zach Rozinsky
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very well-written, captivating story that kept me guessing throughout
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
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    In The Sleep of Death is an excellent book. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and was completely drawn into the story. The author's incredible attention to detail made the scenes come to life and the exciting plot kept me turning pages. A wonderful mix of fantasy, western, and romance, this book is a tremendous read for anyone looking for a unique and refreshing read.
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  • Erin Anne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Done
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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    This book sucked me in and kept me guessing. The twist and turns were refreshing and I enjoyed this book very much.
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  • Brenda R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Instantly hooked! A great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
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    From the opening chapter that kept me guessing until the final pages, I found myself rooting for Bo and Lorena throughout. This book drew me in, I frequently found myself wanting to slip away to read another chapter! As a baby boomer- I was also pleasantly entertained with so many references to the time period- many that I had heard about as a young girl! The author does a great job with imagery of the time period and leaves you wanting more! A great read!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This author is on the rise!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Loved it. This author has a knack for detail and is very descriptive. If you want someone who can take you there, as if you are there, this upcoming author is the one. Looking for more great stuff from her.
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  • The one they call Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn but an absolute BANGER.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I was told by a friend that this book was a slow burn but well worth it. I must agree! I've never read anything like this. Totally unpredictable and kept me absolutely on my toes the whole time! And a satisfying ending, too!
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  • Tory Lindberg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grips you through it all
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
    Format: Paperback
    This book was definitely outside of my comfort zone but I couldn't put it down, even if I wanted to. It drew me in immediately and I loved having to build up a world with the descriptions given. The characters were exquisite, the plot twists kept you intrigued, and the ending gave me chills down to my bones. I was so in love with the woman empowerment that was in this writing. The dates were slightly confusing to me but I eventually got ahold of the flipping back and forth and it made me love the writing style even more. It was historical fiction mixed with romance mixed with fantasy.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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