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The Candles Are Burning

By: Veronica G. Henry
Narrated by: Kristyl Dawn Tift
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Amid the modern trappings of 1950s Savannah, an ancient evil threatens a young widow and her daughter in this chilling short story by award-winning author Veronica G. Henry.

When her husband dies unexpectedly, Maggie Royal is struck with sinister visions that foretell danger for her and for her five-year-old daughter. Her mother and grandmother were said to have “the sight,” but it was never like this. With no one alive to turn to, Maggie must move quickly to uncover the meaning of her visions before her candle is snuffed out.

Veronica G. Henry’s The Candles Are Burning is part of Into Shadow, an enthralling collection of dark fantasy stories about the lure of forbidden knowledge. Read or listen to each in a single sitting.

©2022 Veronica Henry (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Loved it.

The story was great. I loved the narration. I will be looking up other books done by the author and the narrator.

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Ending was meh

I do love the mystical setting of Savannah, GA. Like others, I just didn't like the ending. If the author ever develops this into full length novel, I'd add it to my TBR list.
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entertaining enough

I agree with another reviewer; the story started slow, but was entertaining enough. I listen to audiobooks while walking the dogs or doing stationary exercise so it kept my attention away from the exercises.

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#abrknpoet reviewed The Candles Are Burning

The Candles Are Burning is a short story by Veronica G. Henry, part of the Into Shadow collection. It tells the story of Maggie Royal, a young widow who has inherited the sight from her mother and grandmother. She starts having visions of danger for herself and her daughter after her husband’s sudden death. She must unravel the mystery of her visions and face an ancient evil that lurks in her town. Henry creates a suspenseful and chilling story that mixes historical fiction and horror. She explores themes of grief, family, and courage in this gripping and emotional story that will keep you hooked until the end. The Candles Are Burning is a fantastic and original story that will appeal to fans of Henry’s Bacchanal and anyone who enjoys stories with supernatural elements and strong female characters.


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Would love to see this as a movie

Since they are creating so many African American basic movies this would be a great selection with a new twist, something different and interesting

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Started slow but gripping and well told

This is a truly great short story. loved the narrator's performance. Worth your time.

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Just didn't pull me in

This audiobook was just meh. Reader wasn't great & the story was dull. The story and the reader were bland. I didn't hate it, I just wish I hadn't wasted my money on such a nothing production.

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