Eye of the Moon - Softcover

Obolensky; Ivan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1947780026 ISBN 13: 9781947780026

Publisher: SMITH OBOLENSKY MEDIA, 2018

Synopsis

Eye of the Moon is a gothic mystery of the finest order, Eyes Wide Shut meets Agatha Christie.

Johnny's legendary socialite Aunt Alice mysteriously died while reading the Egyptian Book of the Dead when he and Percy were ten. They have been kept in the dark about that night ever since...

Twenty years later, they are reunited, along with family and guests, for a weekend house party at Rhinebeck, the sumptuous estate once owned by Alice.

But Rhinebeck holds more than just childhood memories.

From the family butler, they learn that Alice's story is far darker than anticipated, and will impact all their lives, particularly Percy's, before the weekend concludes.

All who attend are ensnared in a surprising web of mystery, Egyptian occultism, sumptuous elegance, and intrigue, where family members, guests, and even the servants have their own agendas, and nothing is what it seems.

This complex and sophisticated gothic mystery thriller is a page-turner you will not be able to put down.

What readers are saying about Eye of the Moon:

It s gripping, intense, thorough. Everything I wanted in a thriller and then some.

This was such a surprise. If you like big house mysteries, Downton Abbey and Cluedo who done its , you will love this.

Eye of the Moon kept me engaged from start to finish. I read it in three days.

Eye of the Moon is a well written, enjoyable gothic mystery filled with secrets, treasures, twists and turns, and the paranormal.

"Truly magical! A compelling story, with an original plot full of mystery, colorful characters and unexpected twists and turns, that keeps the reader in suspense until the very end.

This story held me spellbound throughout.

Eye of the Moon is a delightful suspenseful adventure into a world of aristocracy and mystery. Lively conversations, wonderful, diverse characters and vivid detailing gives one a feeling of being there. Overall this is an intelligent read that keeps you turning the pages.

I could not stop reading as I was entangled in the many twists and turns, a fun and unforgettable read.

True to the promise it makes, it s a book that kept me reading well into the night. It s incredibly suspenseful and full of great conversations and characters."

It was a wonderful escape. The characters so solid and intriguing, the location and relationships absolutely entrancing.

I enjoyed reading it so much that I have already picked it back up! I could not wait to be back at Rhinebeck with my friends Percy and Johnny.

The book is closed, the weekend at Rhinebeck is over, and I don t want to let go of the sense of mystery and magic that permeates the story and all its intriguing characters.

This is one of those books where you'll have a sudden realization while flying through the pages that you don't want the book to end. If there ever will be a sequel to this book, I'll definitely read it.

About this title

From the Author:

I write to delight and create magical connections with readers. The first reader is always me. I have to like what I have written. Next is my wife. She has to like it as well. Then there is you. Ultimately, I write for you.

Tales of my ancestors, stories I have heard, ideas that I have, together create the world I sail into whenever I write fiction. Interesting things happen there, and I'd love to meet the people who populate that world in real life.

As a debut author, published through a family business, there are limited avenues to spread the word about my stories, and reviews are a significant way to connect with more people. Amazon holds the most weight, with Goodreads following as a close second. If that is not possible, you can leave a review on my website (ivanobolensky.com/reviews).

I read every review, and appreciate the time spent sharing your thoughts and opinions. Please consider posting a review, whatever your experience. I welcome it.

From the Back Cover:

EXTRAORDINARY PRAISE FOR EYE OF THE MOON
 
"Obolensky conjures a remarkably imaginative tale, seamlessly juxtaposing the quotidian and the magical in a way that renders the latter mesmerizingly plausible...ingeniously constructed... an engrossing tale of mystery and magic." -Kirkus Reviews
 
"... A thrillingly eerie mystery novel with a Gothic ambiance and supernatural elements seeping through the storyline... a fabulously spine-chilling plot." -Readers'Favorite, 5 stars
 
"Eyeof the Moon is a gothic mystery of the finest order... sumptuous in its description of white-tie dinner parties and sexual tensions with baronesses,and sharp in its maneuvering of several secret puzzles at once."  -IndieReader,4.7 stars, IR approved
 
"Wealth, family politics, and the occult make for a strangely captivating and exotic brew... although the novel is nominally set in 1977, it has a timeless feel..."-Clarion 4 Stars/Foreword Reviews
 
"... A house party mystery much in the style of Agatha Christie--without the body.... Eye of the Moon's intriguing characters and interesting twists deliver an engaging, enjoyable read."    -BlueInk Review
 
 "Plan to stay up late. Once you get caught up in this extraordinary drama, you'll find it hard to put it down. In ambience it rivals Downton Abbey, but the plot tells a far more intense and shocking story."  -Tom Hyman, author of Seven Days to Petrograd

About this edition

• Publisher: SMITH OBOLENSKY MEDIA
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1947780026
• ISBN 13: 9781947780026
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 554