A Whisper of Leaves: (A Paranormal Novella), by Ashley Capes
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When ESL teacher Riko finds an old journal buried in the forests beneath Mt Fuji, a malevolent, untraceable force begins to threaten her at every turn.But is it all in her head?The more she studies the journal for answers, the more questions she uncovers. Worse, no-one takes her fears seriously and her best lead appears to be a belligerent old man, whose only care in the world is raking leaves deep in the forest.With her grip on reality shaken and friendships strained to breaking point, Riko has to discover the truth about the journal in order to put ghosts of the past to rest, as strange events turn deadly.
A Whisper of Leaves: (A Paranormal Novella), by Ashley Capes- Amazon Sales Rank: #630507 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-15
- Released on: 2015-05-11
- Format: Kindle eBook
From the Author A Whisper of Leaves is a paranormal novella set in Japan - print edition available now!
About the Author Ashley teaches Media and English in Victoria, Australia. Prior to this he worked in community arts and music retail, while completing studies at Monash University. Ashley sings in a band and is slowly learning piano. He is currently addicted to Studio Ghibli films and spends a lot of time reading the haiku masters like Basho and Issa, along with his favorite Beat poets, particularly Ferlinghetti.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The author knows how to create an eerie atmosphere By Marjorie Cunningham I enjoyed this spooky novella and found it quite suspenseful and fast paced. The main character is Riko, who is undergoing some difficult times when she finds a journal half buried in the woods. Strange things start happening that cause Rico and her friends to doubt her sanity. Her struggle to determine whether the events are all in her head or whether something else is happening makes this book an interesting one.I enjoyed the fact that this book takes place in Japan, with all of its mysticism and unique beliefs. It made this book feel like a Japanese folk tale and helped create the otherworldly atmosphere. There were scenes that gave me chills and I found the book to be quite different and unpredictable. I did find one part a bit unrealistic and I don’t believe Riko would have made the major decision that she did. But then again, it’s a paranormal ghost story so pretty much anything goes.The author has created an unusual ghost story that will keep your interest. I very much enjoyed this author's "The Fairy Wren" and thought he would write a good ghost story and he has!This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mysterious By Aderyn A Whisper of Leaves by Ashley Capes is a beautiful, mysterious ghost story that will take you on an intriguing escape. I enjoyed it so much I'm giving away three (ebook) copies of this book to my mailing list subscribers - winners will be drawn end of July (more information below).Riko is an ESL teacher on a working visa in Japan, and in a spot of bother. There's been some allegations that she's been 'inappropriate' with one of her students, and deportment out of the country threatens. When her good friend invites her to go hiking in the beautiful forests of Mt Fuji, Riko is glad to get her mind off work and her troubles. But in the forest, one should never leave the path. And when Riko inevitably does she finds a half buried treasure - an old mysterious journal.Riko cannot keep her nose out of the journal. She translates parts of it into English; beautiful, and often dark, poetical passages add another level of mystery."black cloudsbroodingwas I ever a bird?"Just as she is drawn to the journal, Riko is drawn back to the forest, and suddenly her life becomes haunted by an unseen presence. Unknowingly, Riko's quest to find out more about the journal's origin puts her life in danger.There are so many things I enjoyed about this book. The mystery builds and makes it quite a page turner by the end. I loved the supernatural element, told so convincingly, it almost seems like an actual Japanese folklore at times. Riko is immediately likable. And what I loved most is the imagery of Mt Fuji and those beautiful yet eerie forests. Ashley Capes is a poet and his power to evoke strong visual imagery is a wonderful element in this story."The grass was cut close; the water's edge a brilliant deep blue. Across the lake, clear of snow, loomed Mt Fuji — a dark purple giant. Almost glorious, the way it hugged the sky lines, seemingly unconcerned with everything below it. Even its reflection in the silken surface of the lake was proud."Whether you're a lover of poetic language or not, the visual descriptions in this story will have you fully immersed in the landscape and the mystery.Fans of paranormal mysteries and ghost stories will love this book. Readers will also enjoy the beautiful Japanese setting and 'mythology'. I fully recommend A Whisper of Leaves to anyone who likes a good story.-----------------------------------------If you'd like to enter a draw to win a free copy of A Whisper of Leaves all you have to do is sign up to my mailing list. I'm giving away three copies, and all my list subscribers can enter. The winners will be drawn at the end of July. Good luck!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ghosts in Japan By Maddalena Tarallo I received this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.Ashley Capes is a very eclectic writer: I became aware of his writing through the first book of his fantasy saga, "City of Masks" and its sequel "The Lost Mask" that should reach the shelves soon. Then I was asked to read and review his novella "The Fairy Wren", a curious and inspired combination of mainstream and fantastic elements. I also know he writes poetry, even though my abysmal ignorance of the medium prevents me from appreciating what I’m certain are equally enjoyable works.So, when Mr. Capes proposed I read his newest novella, "A Whisper of Leaves", I accepted immediately, since I was curious to see what new avenues he would lead me along. This is again a different kind of story, both in concept and background, since it’s based in Japan: even though modern civilization tends to create a similar context, no matter where you are in the world, there are subtle differences in outlook and mind-view and they tend to influence both the characterization and the story itself. I found these almost subliminal differences quite intriguing, and they added to the appeal of the novella.In short, the main character Riko has come to live and work in Japan, though she was born and grew up in Australia where her parents moved long ago. As the story opens, she’s facing some work troubles brought on by a huge misunderstanding and to take her mind off these troubles she’s hiking at the foot of Mount Fuji with her friend and roommate Kiyomi. When Riko finds an old journal hidden by the forest’s underbrush, she doesn’t know that the apparently innocuous object will have a deep impact on her life and on the way she views the world.This is as far as I’m prepared to discuss the story, because I believe readers must discover it on their own: what I feel free to reveal about it is that it’s a tale about obsession, and how it can impact our lives, even beyond our will. Obsession can take many forms: like the kind that possesses Riko, ready to put aside her own problems, and to jeopardize her friendship with Kiyomi, to uncover the mystery held by the pages of the journal, and to know as much as possible about Makiko – the journal’s owner – and her life. As the story progresses, we see how obsession can live even beyond the grave, how it can fuel a soul’s search for fulfillment and how it can motivate any creature to deeds of love or hate, which for some might be divided by a very thin border...In consideration of the novella’s compelling quality, I can easily say that burning curiosity was indeed the driving force that moved me to finish it quickly: the clues pile up in such a crescendo that you will not be able to close the book until you have solved the mystery at the basis of the story. And that’s not such a bad way to give in to obsession after all!
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