Review: New To The Paranormal
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 8, 2013
Having never read anything that surveyed the paranormal, I wasn't sure what to expect.  But from the get-go, I was thoroughly intrigued.  When hearing the piercing screams for help from a fellow war hero confined to his hospital bed, Frank Decorah, himself an amputee, wildly hobbles to give aid. Oddly, no one else hears or responds to the commotion.  What confronts Frank as he enters the room is absolutely incredible. From a reality standpoint, Lilith,a woman dressed in black attempts his demise but is thwarted by the strength of the angelic, Ariel. Philosophically, while daring to wage war with evil he is ultimately saved by goodness. This age-old theme permeates On Edge.The characters in York's book are well-defined.  I could clearly picture them and immediately formed strong opinions of each one.  I was particularly impressed with Ariel's characterization.  Although both beautiful and intelligent, she was no less physically adept when the need presented itself.I was drawn in by the different levels of existence humans according to York, are capable of living in.  I think we all have that power to transend our day-to-day world,  but because we don't implement it, we eventually lose it.I recommend On Edge for your reading pleasure and if you've never thought of the paranormal, this one is a great beginning.