Professor Charles F. French has recently launched book three in his The Investigative Paranormal Society series. This third book is a bit different from the other two as it brings in some real historical elements relating to the rise of fascism and World War II. I really loved it! There is nothing more frightening than real life.
What Amazon says
In Evil Lives After, The Investigative Paranormal Society confronts an enemy that is both human and supernatural, one that the world faced down in World War Two and is confronted by as a growing menace today, that of Fascism. Jeremy leads the battle against the ghost of an American Nazi who lived during W.W.II and his grandson, who are both attempting to change the course of history and establish an American Reich. Freedom rests on their actions.
My review
Evil Lives After is the third book in The Investigative Paranormal Society (“IPS”) series. Jeremy takes the lead in this thrilling paranormal adventure against the most appalling personification of evil the society has encountered to date. The book is written using two timelines and the IPS must enter into battle in both the present and the past, as well as the realm inhabited by ghosts and other spiritual creatures, in order to overcome this new threat to both Bethberg and the world.
John Kemmler is a fascist living in Bethberg in 1937. He is a firm follower of Hitler and Mussolini and has established his own Nazi party called The Bethberg Believers. He plans to grow his party with the eventual aim of overthrowing the existing American government and leading the USA into the war on the side of the Axis powers. Over time, John Kemmler becomes more and more obsessed with his beliefs and he starts writing a Mein Kampf styled journal which he infuses with his growing evil thoughts and ideas and into which he inserts a piece of his soul so that he can continue to influence others through his journal after his death.
Jacob is John Kemmler’s grandson, the child of left-wing parents who believe strongly in equality for all. He obtains the guidance and help he is seeking in support of his own strong fascist beliefs when his grandfather’s journal comes into his possession. Aided by his close friends, Jacob sets out to fulfil his grandfather’s dream.
Having read and enjoyed the first two books in the series, it was great to see the quiet Jeremy coming into this own in this book. Having been compelled by recent events in his own country and the greater world, Jeremy has undertaken to learn more about his Jewish faith and to give stronger and more open support to the causes he believes in. Although this book is the third in a series, it is not necessary to have read the first two books in order to enjoy this one. It is helpful from a character development perspective, however, if you read the books in order.
The major theme in this book of intolerance towards people of different ethnic, sexual and religious beliefs and backgrounds are on-going and current and I enjoyed the author’s view on selected historical events from WWII and his linking of these to modern events. I am a believer that knowing and understanding the circumstances that led to historical calamities can help in identifying similar red flags in our current world and the implementation of preventative steps.
This book has a satisfying and exciting ending and the author successfully tied all the threads of the story together. I would recommend this book to lovers of paranormal books with a solid and interesting storyline. Readers of historical fiction will also appreciate this book.
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About Charles F. French
I am a writer, novelist, and a professor of English Literature. I live in Pennsylvania. I am a devoted lover of nature, including hiking and fishing. I love reading, movies, cooking, and eating. I enjoy comic books and superheros as well as horror novels and movies.
Find Charles F. French
Blog: https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/French_C1955
Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Charles-F-French/e/B01M5BZZ6B
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Good review, Robbie. Jeremy is the kind of a character I can root for. The whole series sounds good.
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I have enjoyed them all, Priscilla. I like the character development in these books and how it ties in with the evil the team fights.
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Perfect timing with what’s happening to Jews here in America. I would have said it is impossible. Good luck with the book, Charles!
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Thank you, Jacqui. Our world has gone mad and we writers have to do our part in making our voices heard.
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Thank you very much for the review, Robbie! Its pulling me to read as soon as possible. Enjoy your weekend! Michael
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You too, Michael. Stay away from ghouls, ghosts and vampires [smile] – oh, and zombies.
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Thank you, Robbie! We have them all here, i can send you some.Lol
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I know you do, Michael. And the castles and creepy mansions too.
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:-))
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Robbie, thank you so very much!
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My pleasure, Charles. Wishing you much success with this book.
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Here is a lovely review by Robbie at https://robertawrites235681907.wordpress.com of my new book Evil Lives After: The Investigative Paranormal Society, Book 3!
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I’m glad you liked the review, Charles.
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This sounds like a fascinating (albeit frightening) premise!
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HI Liz, yes, I always find stories based on actual historical events to be the most scary.
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Truth is definitely scarier than fiction could ever be!
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This was an outstanding review, Robbie.
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That you, Jennie. I really like the historical elements of this book.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Sounds like a good blending of all its elements. We are far from finished with the legacy of WWII. (K)
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Hi Kerfe, it doesn’t seem as if we are. The same issues and problems still seem to raise their heads continuously.
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I feel like this resonates well with our current Era. It’s comforting to sink into a story where good people battle the evil that stalks us en masse.
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Yes, that is a good way of putting it. Thank you.
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My pleasure!
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Excellent review, Robbie. The story sounds timely and that makes it even more frightening. Congrats to Charles.
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Thank you, Diana. It is very timely. It’s quite scary what’s happening in our world right now.
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No kidding. The US is expecting riots with this election. It’s crazy. All that on top of the virus. Ugh.
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I heard that, Diana. The economic impact of the virus is adding to all the discontent and unhappiness. We are seeing it here to. There have been 80 farm murders in SA in the last 7 months.
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That’s so awful to hear, Robbie. I can’t wait until this is over.
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Very interesting, Robbie! Thank you for sharing!
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My pleasure, Jan.
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I have to admit – I misread the title as ELVIS LIVES AFTER, and was totally unprepared for the book review!! Seriously, though, sounds an interesting one.
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Hi Jessica, I’ve read all of Charles book and find them great reads. The evil in each books seems to become greater and more powerful.
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As evil often does.
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Wow! That has all the ingredients for my list! Thanks for sharing, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Mark. I enjoy Charles’ writing very much. I love horror.
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Thanks for your remark about the satisfying ending, Robbie. The book sounds very exciting. Best to Charles. Hugs all around.
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Thank you, Teagan, the ending of books is important. I often find with horror that the endings are a bit weak, it even happens sometimes with the esteemed Mr King.
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It sounds like an interesting mix of genres. Thanks for the recommendation, Robbie!
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Thank you, Olga. It is supernatural, horror and history. I am never sure what one calls such a genre.
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