Review: Recommended read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 11, 2014
Though I haven't read the first book in this series, I was able to pick up Tidal Surge by Francene Stanley and feel as though I knew the characters and their relationships. The book, a layering of myth and mysticism, horror and paranormal, pulled me in right from the prolog.In this installment of the Moonstone series, Liliha, the protagonist, is now remarried. She’s left her abusive husband behind and is looking forward to her daughter Kaelyn’s visit in hopes that she will be able to repair their frayed relationship. Liliha is a good, honest person, who always tries to help people, no matter what it costs her. The visions caused by her ancient moonstone ring lead her to situations where people are in distress. Liliha always helps.But her daughter Kaleyn has not inherited her mother’s altruistic bent. When Kaleyn finds a gold bracelet in her mother’s room, she slips it on. It also grants visions. But these visions are evil, spurning Kaeyln deeper and deeper into a dark place where she does more harm than good.Both mom and daughter see the same scenes from two different angles: the victim and the perpetrator. It’s a fascinating study of good and evil and the impact of actions and inactions. It’s also a story of love, hope, and forgiveness. A recommended read. I enjoyed it so much that I’m going to read Still Rock Water, the first in this series.