I was given a chance to read and review “The Dazzling Darkness” by Paula Cappa and it did not disappoint. As a busy mom I don’t often get time to myself to read but I do love when I get the chance. This book sounded exactly like something I’d want to read. A supernatural story with bits of historical fiction to bring it closer to reality.
This story opens with a lost little boy. Henry Brooke went missing while walking home from the bus stop with his older sister. The frantic search continues as supernatural qualities about the boys disappearance come to light. As his parents continue to look for him this story twists and turns in very unexpected ways. The ending was surprising but fitting.
The setting of this story is Concord, Massachusetts. I love reading stories set in my home state. I feel it brings you closer into the story. The setting of the story allows the author to bring in Emerson and Transcendentalism. With this historical reference, science, religion and supernatural, this book paints a fantastic picture and draws you in.
The characters are well developed and thought out the plot is engaging and the overall book is very well done. As a parent, stories of missing children are particularly hard for me to get through. However, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone.
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Sounds like a good book.. something a bit suspenseful it seems.
I’ve never seen this book before or heard of it, I need to give it a read this summer.
“The Dazzling Darkness” sounds like a really good read. I’m a big Stephen King fan, so I’m all about the New England setting and supernatural elements. I’ll have to check this one out.
sounds like a book I could get in to! However, As a mommy it is hard to find the time!
That sounds like a great book. I love when endings are unexpected.
This is not my genre of books but will pass on this review to a friend who cant get enough.
I rarely read anymore, so I appreciate the recommendation! Looks good!
Sounds like a really good read. I love anything supernatural.
I have never heard of this author, but I will have to check out the book. I love supernatural fiction and suspenseful stories!
Thanks for the review! I love Concord and Boston has a huge piece of my heart!
I know they say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but I think sometimes you can. In this case, the book’s cover looks really cool and interesting- definitely an eye catcher. Also, the book sounds suspenseful and mysterious, something just for me!
I like the plot of the book. It feels intense and would really have you reading until the last page.
mystery books always sounds good to me even those movies too! would love to find myself sometime to read books as well
Sounds like a great read. My son loves books like this. I will pass the info along to him.
Thanks for the review.
This sounds like a good read, thanks for sharing
This sounds like such a great book! I love stories that could be true.
I think I don’t have the courage to read a book with a story of missing children but you said that it has a twist. I hope that’s a positive outcome. I ‘m a tear jerker and will cry hard if something bad happened to the boy.
Oh wow, a lost child is my biggest fear. I get anxiety just thinking about it. But I will probably read this book anyway. I love reading, and it is hard to find something good sometimes. Thanks for sharing.
I love reading books with supernatural things are involved in them. I would love to read this book. Thanks for sharing.
I need one for the plane so this sounds like it will do the trick. I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you for sharing. I just sent the link to my son who is both a writer and avid reader. This seems to be something he would really enjoy.
I always love hearing about new books! I’ll have to add this one to my reading list!
Thank you for this lovely review of The Dazzling Darkness. Comments from readers are so valuable, and I like to keep in touch with those who like the same kind of books that I do. I’m a member of Goodreads (come be my friend), write a weekly fiction blog Tales of Terror with free supernatural short stories, and I’m writing my third novel as well as short stories. My author email is authorpaulacappa@gmail.com.
Thank you! I really enjoyed your book.