Rachael's Return
A Novel
by Janet Rebhan
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Pub Date Jun 16 2020 | Archive Date Jun 12 2020
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Description
Sharing a hospital room with Caroline is a pregnant woman who’s just been shot by her boyfriend. Her unborn child is barely hanging on—and the soul of Caroline’s hovering baby cannot resist the overwhelming urge to rebirth via this unclaimed fetus.
In the aftermath of these events, two engaging heavenly guides, working together through sensitive humans, struggle to find an alternate way to help Caroline and her would-be daughter forge the link that was always meant to be between them—before the child’s brutal father makes good on his vow to steal the girl and disappear with her forever.
By turns comic and tragic, Rachael’s Return explores the concept of soulmates, the afterlife, reincarnation, and relationships that never die, even as it offers readers a glimpse of the mysteries that exist within the ordinary and challenges assumptions about the true nature of reality.
Advance Praise
“Stunning and seamless, Rachel’s Return guarantees a riveting read. Eyeing the universe with provocative guides, Janet Rebhan develops characters powerful beyond the last page. This suspenseful and beautifully written novel hits the mark at every twist and turn.”
- Julie Maloney, award-winning author of A Matter of Chance
"Combining elements of reality with the supernatural, Rachael's Return takes the reader on an intricately plotted and heart-stopping journey of suspense even as it explores the larger themes of immortality and the inscrutable nature of both death and rebirth."
- Barbara Taylor Sissel, bestselling author of What Lies Below & Tell No One
"In this fascinating ethereal stunner, Rebhan explores unique concepts: Are soulmates real? Is there an afterlife? Do we reincarnate? On this wild emotional ride, readers will question the bonds that define us. A book with heart."
- Rea Frey, author of Until I Find You
"Rebhan skillfully braids several plotlines into a coherent fabric. An artful emotional drama..."
- Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781631528682 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Rachel G, Reviewer
What a surprisingly delightful read. I was not expecting this book to touch on topics such as the afterlife, soul mates, and reincarnation. but it all worked out and was put together nicely.
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say destiny and fate plays a large roll in the underlying theme of this book.
It was a fast read for me, because it kept me interested and wanting more. If Rachael were to return in another book, I would be sure to read that also@
Dina H, Reviewer
Thank you so much Net Galley and Janet Rebhan for the ability to read and review
I loved this book, the concept, the storyline and Caroline.
It deals with tender issues of abuse, loss, escape, being alone.
Definitely recommend
5⭐
Shannon W, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley and She Writes Press for the arc of Rachael's Return by Janet Rebhan.❤️
Thank you to Janet Rebhan for writing this chilling book.❤️❤️
This follows A woman named Caroline who has a great life, a devoting husband who loves her to bits, 2 boys who have almost grown. But thing that shes always wanted is a daughter to complete their family she dreams of this but a hysterectomy brings that to a halt/stops that dream. Caroline was actually expecting a baby but an unfortunate clerical error has let the hysterectomy go as planned unfortunately...
In the hospital while she is in recovery she is placed in a room with a pregnant lady whos abusive husband has shot her...😱😱😱..... we then meet a whole cast of souls aka angels and who actually help her have a bond with her daughter in which was meant to be..
This is so gripping, I read it so fast, i thoroughly enjoyed this so much, I will most definitely re read in the future
Definitely recommend
5 Stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lisa K, Reviewer
This was much better than I thought it was going to ne and many unexpected topics like abuse, reincarnation, and angels but it was also well written even though the story was not plausible, I still loved it. I think everyone what happens to them in the afterlife regardless of the way of they die and if their death affects where they end up. This story was more about the souls going to some other higher realm of goodness and taking in of new souls but still communicating with those still living. Fate and destiny are two other concepts that are a focus in this book.
I would call this more of a fantasy mystery than a thriller and a new author that I definitely want to read more from in the future. Not your usual thriller/mystery but still interesting to me. I read this in two days. Highly recommended and cant wait for a hard copy to own.
Thanks to Netgalley, Janet Rebhan and She Writes Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Available: 6/16/20
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