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The Forgotten Ones

By: Steena Holmes
Narrated by: Angela Dawe, Arthur Morey
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Publisher's summary

A spellbinding novel about an unspeakable secret that could destroy a family, from the New York Times bestselling author of Finding Emma.

Elle is a survivor. She’s managed to piece together a solid life from a childhood of broken memories and fairy tales her mom told her to explain away bad dreams. But weekly visits to her mother still fill Elle with a paralyzing fear she can’t explain. It’s just another of so many unanswered questions she grew up with in a family estranged by silence and secrets.

Elle’s world turns upside down when she receives a deathbed request from her grandfather, a man she was told had died years ago. Racked by grief, regrets, and a haunted conscience, he has a tale of his own to tell Elle: about her mother, an imaginary friend, and two strangers who came to the house one night and never left.

As Elle’s past unfolds, so does the truth - if she can believe it. She must face the reasons for her inexplicable dread. As dark as they are, Elle must listen…before her grandfather’s death buries the family’s secrets forever.

©2018 Steena Holmes (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Steena Holmes has delivered a thought-provoking thriller that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat." --The Valley Voice News

"This is fine writing that deserves all the accolades bestowed on this fine artist. Steena Holmes knows her craft. Highly recommended." --The San Francisco Review of Books

"Buried secrets, a family mystery...The Forgotten Ones is a haunting tale of loyalty in the face of mental illness and the name of love. Heartbreaking, utterly compelling, the kind of book that grips you and will not let you go far beyond the last page." --Tosca Lee, bestselling author of the Descendants of the House of Bathory Series

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WOW!! This book had me from the first page!!

This book had me from the first page and every time I thought I had it figured out, another curve ball and off track i would go and then just when I got my footing again and this goes on until the end! I could not put this down and read it all in o e day!!

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Gut wrenching emotions!!

Alli can say is be ready to cry!! What a ride!! Just when you think you have it all figured out...Wham! the old switcheroo!! Not too tough to say this book really got me.. BUT there were a couple things in the end that maybe just dont add up...or maybe it is just me..well worth the listen! The narration is PHENOMENAL!!!

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Marvelous , Attention Holder

Loved it. so glad I came across this book. I can see a sequel coming. Would make a great Movie. Very well written. Narration was Superb!!!!Will look for more by this Aurthor.

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Loved it

Lovely story, the narrators voice is comforting as he navigates the twists and turns of this crazy tale.

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Well written; heavy story line

The writing and performances were well done. My personal preference of the stores line was not great.

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10/10 for me

really really loved this book. one of the best I've read on audible so far. It was interesting from start to finish. loved it

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Excellent!!

Excellent story! Would make a great movie! The story kept me engaged and wanting to know what happens next. Characters an dstory were well developed and narration was impeccable. I enjoyed this story and have added Steena Holmes to my selective, yet distinguished list of favorite authors! I look forward to many more of her books!

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This book had me by the heart strings the whole time. Perhaps it was the voice of David which sounded so heavy with pain. I didn’t want to put it down till I got to the end. Great read!

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The narrators were brilliant in this.

What do you do when you know that you're dying and have secrets to tell.?

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Not what I was expecting!

I had trouble putting this down! The story is very enjoyable and kept me on my toes. Some parts were a little long and drawn out, I felt this could’ve been a few chapters shorter.

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