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Finding David: A Paranormal Short Story
When Karen and Mick Curtis attend a demonstration of clairvoyance for the first time, Karen is singled out by the medium, Rae Cordelle. Rae has a message from Karen's son David, who passed over to the spirit world many years before. The message shocks Karen and sends her on a journey of discovery, rocking her previously happy relationship with second husband Mick, David's stepfather.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2019
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About the author
Stevie Turner
54 books180 followersStevie Turner is a British author of suspense, paranormal, women's fiction family dramas, and darkly humorous novels. She has also branched out into the world of audio books, screenplays, and translations. Her third novel 'A House Without Windows' gained the attention of a New York media production company in December 2017, and her screenplay 'For the Sake of a Child' won Silver in the 2017 Depth of Field International Film Festival. Her novella 'Finding David' was a quarter-finalist in the 2019 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Competition. https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/...
Her novella 'Scam!' won the Electric Eclectic Novella Fiction Prize for 2020:
https://electriceclecticsblog.wordpre... Her novel 'His Ladyship' made the finals and Longlist of the 2021 Page Turner Award, and her book 'Falling' reached the finals of the 2022 Page Turner Award. Her latest novel 'Tina's Diary: 1997' also reached the finals of the 2023 Page Turner Writing Award.
To quote reader Roberta Baden-Powell: 'I'm looking forward to reading your new book and find your books the best so far. The style you write in has given me a new perspective and a renewed inspiration in reading once again.'
Stevie can be contacted at the following email address: stevieturner3@hotmail.co.uk You can also find her website at www.stevieturner.uk and her blog at www.steviet3.wordpress.com
Don't forget to sign up to Stevie's mailing list for new publications, events and giveaways! http://eepurl.com/dvNklL
Her novella 'Scam!' won the Electric Eclectic Novella Fiction Prize for 2020:
https://electriceclecticsblog.wordpre... Her novel 'His Ladyship' made the finals and Longlist of the 2021 Page Turner Award, and her book 'Falling' reached the finals of the 2022 Page Turner Award. Her latest novel 'Tina's Diary: 1997' also reached the finals of the 2023 Page Turner Writing Award.
To quote reader Roberta Baden-Powell: 'I'm looking forward to reading your new book and find your books the best so far. The style you write in has given me a new perspective and a renewed inspiration in reading once again.'
Stevie can be contacted at the following email address: stevieturner3@hotmail.co.uk You can also find her website at www.stevieturner.uk and her blog at www.steviet3.wordpress.com
Don't forget to sign up to Stevie's mailing list for new publications, events and giveaways! http://eepurl.com/dvNklL
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March 5, 2021
There are those with a very special gift. The gift to "see". There are also those that don't welcome that special gift...but here, the telling of the story is because of the gift..
David, a young boy is "lost". Taken by a nasty evil person..you see David won't be back ..except thru the gift and a Spirit Guide. Even though the Guide has informed the psychic that yes, David has grown and isn't the 9yr old that he was at time of abduction, he presents his spiritual self as that 9yr old in order to be recognized by his mother...
I can continue on, but I'll end up blabbing the whole story to you! And we don't want to spoil your reading pleasure.....what I will say is this...
Go ahead, grab a bit cuppa java juice, a snack and settle in with your feet up and enjoy the story!! Cheers--P/
David, a young boy is "lost". Taken by a nasty evil person..you see David won't be back ..except thru the gift and a Spirit Guide. Even though the Guide has informed the psychic that yes, David has grown and isn't the 9yr old that he was at time of abduction, he presents his spiritual self as that 9yr old in order to be recognized by his mother...
I can continue on, but I'll end up blabbing the whole story to you! And we don't want to spoil your reading pleasure.....what I will say is this...
Go ahead, grab a bit cuppa java juice, a snack and settle in with your feet up and enjoy the story!! Cheers--P/
March 3, 2021
A Very Good Short Story
Although this was a short book, a really exciting story was crammed into the pages. The story twists and turns as you read, and bounces you around until you can't tell up from down. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. I have a feeling she is going to be one of my favorites. Try it. I bet you will like it too.
I borrowed this book from Kindle.
Although this was a short book, a really exciting story was crammed into the pages. The story twists and turns as you read, and bounces you around until you can't tell up from down. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. I have a feeling she is going to be one of my favorites. Try it. I bet you will like it too.
I borrowed this book from Kindle.
October 2, 2019
This short story took me about two hours to read. It was delightful. If you have a longish wait it's an ideal read for entertainment to while away the boredom of waiting.
Author Stevie Turner is a good storyteller. The yarn simply galloped along. In spite of (I guess) some of the subject matter or theme of the book comprising of the paranormal, it was written in an entirely credible way.
There is some excellent dialogue throughout the book. I also liked the character building - unusual in a short story but this one was just long enough for Stevie to put some 'flesh and bones' on the main characters.
Great ending too and one I did not see coming. Well recommended read!
Author Stevie Turner is a good storyteller. The yarn simply galloped along. In spite of (I guess) some of the subject matter or theme of the book comprising of the paranormal, it was written in an entirely credible way.
There is some excellent dialogue throughout the book. I also liked the character building - unusual in a short story but this one was just long enough for Stevie to put some 'flesh and bones' on the main characters.
Great ending too and one I did not see coming. Well recommended read!
October 19, 2019
Brilliant plot. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
February 1, 2021
This story is completely unique and unusual and left me thinking long and hard about my own ideas concerning spirits and the afterworld. After all, spirits are either good or bad, depending on their lives and the circumstances surrounding their deaths, aren't they? They are not a little of each just like humans?
Karen, accompanied by her reluctant second husband, Mick, attends a spiritual meeting hosted by a famous clairvoyant, Rae Cordelle. Karen's son, David, who died 15 years previously, when he was just 9 years old, appears and speaks to the clairvoyant. He has a message for his mother - a terrible message about who killed him all those years ago.
Mick is disbelieving of the entire matter but Karen has an urgent need to meet up with Rae and find out what David had to say about his murderer. The information Rae imparts turns Karen's whole world upside down, and threatens to destroy here marriage.
I enjoyed the character of Rae Cordelle who was cool and collected throughout the book and also confident in her abilities as a medium. She competently guided firstly, Karen, and then Mick through her discussions with David. Rae was also able to deal with David's internal emotional conflict when it became apparent, despite his status as a spirit.
I thought Mick was quite understanding of the entire situation and Karen's confusion and emotional turmoil as a result of David's accusation. I felt he dealt with the entire traumatic situation in a responsible way.
Karen was well portrayed as being a woman who has never recovered from the death of her only child 15 years previously. Her reactions and behavior were appropriate and resonated with me in the circumstances.
A good book and one I would recommend to people who enjoy a clever story with a paranormal element.
Karen, accompanied by her reluctant second husband, Mick, attends a spiritual meeting hosted by a famous clairvoyant, Rae Cordelle. Karen's son, David, who died 15 years previously, when he was just 9 years old, appears and speaks to the clairvoyant. He has a message for his mother - a terrible message about who killed him all those years ago.
Mick is disbelieving of the entire matter but Karen has an urgent need to meet up with Rae and find out what David had to say about his murderer. The information Rae imparts turns Karen's whole world upside down, and threatens to destroy here marriage.
I enjoyed the character of Rae Cordelle who was cool and collected throughout the book and also confident in her abilities as a medium. She competently guided firstly, Karen, and then Mick through her discussions with David. Rae was also able to deal with David's internal emotional conflict when it became apparent, despite his status as a spirit.
I thought Mick was quite understanding of the entire situation and Karen's confusion and emotional turmoil as a result of David's accusation. I felt he dealt with the entire traumatic situation in a responsible way.
Karen was well portrayed as being a woman who has never recovered from the death of her only child 15 years previously. Her reactions and behavior were appropriate and resonated with me in the circumstances.
A good book and one I would recommend to people who enjoy a clever story with a paranormal element.
July 13, 2019
Stevie Turner's latest was a great escape read, and by the second page I had to find out what this psychic was going to tell Karen, and then I became absorbed and wanted to just keep reading.
Karen and Mick's happy life was shaken and stirred after a chance outing to a clairvoyant's public show where Medium Rae focused her attention on Karen, offering her a message from beyond from Karen's deceased son - gone missing years before. Rae offers Karen her card, inviting her to contact Rae to learn more if she chose. What mother of a missing child wouldn't jump at the opportunity to connect with their missing/dead child?
What Rae reveals to Karen sets the tone for the journey to seek out what happened all those years ago when David just a boy then, completely vanished - never to return. The search to find David's never been found body ensues, and as clues develop and possible suspects for David's death appear, a great strain weighs between Karen and Mick's marriage.
Turner always has rich characters who draw us into her stories. I also enjoyed how the story carried through with a tiny crumb given in each chapter, leaving me anxious to turn to the next chapter while still kept wondering - Who the heck killed David - until near the very end. I also enjoyed reading in this genre, which is not a usual one for me. If you enjoy a shorter book with all the meat of a story wrapped up nicely, you will no doubt, enjoy this book!
Karen and Mick's happy life was shaken and stirred after a chance outing to a clairvoyant's public show where Medium Rae focused her attention on Karen, offering her a message from beyond from Karen's deceased son - gone missing years before. Rae offers Karen her card, inviting her to contact Rae to learn more if she chose. What mother of a missing child wouldn't jump at the opportunity to connect with their missing/dead child?
What Rae reveals to Karen sets the tone for the journey to seek out what happened all those years ago when David just a boy then, completely vanished - never to return. The search to find David's never been found body ensues, and as clues develop and possible suspects for David's death appear, a great strain weighs between Karen and Mick's marriage.
Turner always has rich characters who draw us into her stories. I also enjoyed how the story carried through with a tiny crumb given in each chapter, leaving me anxious to turn to the next chapter while still kept wondering - Who the heck killed David - until near the very end. I also enjoyed reading in this genre, which is not a usual one for me. If you enjoy a shorter book with all the meat of a story wrapped up nicely, you will no doubt, enjoy this book!
March 17, 2020
Hoping for a message from her son David, who disappeared years ago, Karen attends a Spiritual meeting with her husband, Mick.
Through the medium, Karen receives a message from her son.
This message shocks her and sends her on a journey of discovery, rocking the foundations of her marriage.
Her husband Mick is not a believer in these things and aggressively refuses to believe that David blames him for his death. This was a classic misunderstanding, for Mick is David’s stepfather.
Right from the beginning, I hoped the child would be found alive.
I found myself wondering what I would do in those circumstances. The message would have to be convincing, like something no one else would know, for there are many so called mediums out there who prey on the vulnerable.
I don’t understand what drives people to these meetings, surely it must only bring more heartache?
It was particularly distressing to witness the destruction of Karen’s marriage, although the husband’s attitude didn’t help.
The author has done a brilliant job of creating a devastating story and believable characters, sometimes a little too realistic!
The medium in this story and the story itself, are remarkable, very believable, especially the effect this discovery had on the parents of the missing child.
Finding David isn't very long, but it certainly packs a punch...
Through the medium, Karen receives a message from her son.
This message shocks her and sends her on a journey of discovery, rocking the foundations of her marriage.
Her husband Mick is not a believer in these things and aggressively refuses to believe that David blames him for his death. This was a classic misunderstanding, for Mick is David’s stepfather.
Right from the beginning, I hoped the child would be found alive.
I found myself wondering what I would do in those circumstances. The message would have to be convincing, like something no one else would know, for there are many so called mediums out there who prey on the vulnerable.
I don’t understand what drives people to these meetings, surely it must only bring more heartache?
It was particularly distressing to witness the destruction of Karen’s marriage, although the husband’s attitude didn’t help.
The author has done a brilliant job of creating a devastating story and believable characters, sometimes a little too realistic!
The medium in this story and the story itself, are remarkable, very believable, especially the effect this discovery had on the parents of the missing child.
Finding David isn't very long, but it certainly packs a punch...
July 2, 2020
What would you do if the person you are married to becomes a murder suspect? Not just any murder—one that involves her son, David. Karen faces this dilemma after Rae, a gifted clairvoyant medium, provides information that suggests that her husband, Mick, may be responsible. To complicate matters, the police sergeant refuses to offer any help after he finds out that Rae claims the deceased spirit of the boy has provided this information.
Karen has complete faith in Rae, but Mick thinks Rae is trying to swindle money with a hoax reading. Is the murderer Karen, Mick, or someone else?
Several elements made Finding David an engaging read. One appealing quality is the relationship that Mick had with David. Because neither character liked the other, this made for some fascinating family dynamics.
Stevie Turner doesn't waste time getting right into the meat of the story. There were no lulls, and my mind did not wander at any point because the plot was gripping. Take two hours to read this excellent tale and put yourself in Karen's shoes.
Karen has complete faith in Rae, but Mick thinks Rae is trying to swindle money with a hoax reading. Is the murderer Karen, Mick, or someone else?
Several elements made Finding David an engaging read. One appealing quality is the relationship that Mick had with David. Because neither character liked the other, this made for some fascinating family dynamics.
Stevie Turner doesn't waste time getting right into the meat of the story. There were no lulls, and my mind did not wander at any point because the plot was gripping. Take two hours to read this excellent tale and put yourself in Karen's shoes.
August 16, 2019
People go missing all the time; when a child goes missing it's every parent's nightmare and never knowing what happened can perhaps be worse. The author turns the usual missing person story on its head. Would you talk to a psychic, would you trust them? Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, would you take the chance of ignoring a loved one trying to contact you from the other side? We are soon swept along and the reader is not sure who to trust, nor is David's mother Karen as her marriage is threatened.
November 26, 2021
Stevie Turner has written an engaging story with a twist that sets the reader wondering. As I am a psychic/trance medium I am familiar with psychic protocol and ethics. Whether Stevie Turner is aware of psychic protocol or well-advised by a psychic, clairvoyant, or medium she has accurately portrayed the methods of reading, and within the story ensuring the Spirits words are delivered without interpretation.
How much Spirit wishes the characters to know will leave the reader guessing. Once started the book was not easy to put aside so I read it all in one go :)
Looking forward to reading more of Stevie Turner's paranormal books.
How much Spirit wishes the characters to know will leave the reader guessing. Once started the book was not easy to put aside so I read it all in one go :)
Looking forward to reading more of Stevie Turner's paranormal books.
August 3, 2022
An intriguing read that kept me in suspense as it wound down to a shocking ending.
Stevie Turner is a talented writer of short fiction. She creates well-defined and interesting characters with a fascinating storyline.
I really enjoyed this story though short was full and rich in details and character development with a heart-wrenching premise.
I recommend this enjoyable read.
Stevie Turner is a talented writer of short fiction. She creates well-defined and interesting characters with a fascinating storyline.
I really enjoyed this story though short was full and rich in details and character development with a heart-wrenching premise.
I recommend this enjoyable read.
February 16, 2021
Help from beyond
I enjoyed this book. It has a sense of suspense, love and wonder.
Karen and her husband Mick go to a physic lecture, and that’s where the story starts. The Medium, Rae, started to help Karen out with some uncertain past happenings.
I found this story to be very good. It’s a little less than a 2 hour read, but we’ll worth the time.
I enjoyed this book. It has a sense of suspense, love and wonder.
Karen and her husband Mick go to a physic lecture, and that’s where the story starts. The Medium, Rae, started to help Karen out with some uncertain past happenings.
I found this story to be very good. It’s a little less than a 2 hour read, but we’ll worth the time.
July 6, 2022
Just a wonderful heart warming with a twist book
This is a beautiful read with a dark side, but hearing from her son helps!! Even if it's through a psychic 🔮. Well worth reading.
This is a beautiful read with a dark side, but hearing from her son helps!! Even if it's through a psychic 🔮. Well worth reading.
July 5, 2020
A good idea, an interesting blurb. There are the two stars.
But it's all tell, tell, tell. And no emotional depth. More tell. And more.
Buyer's remorse. Skipped and skipped and skipped. Shouldn't have bothered, really. It didn't improve. A good idea ruined by lack of confidence by the writer, which ended up making me feel as if I was being lectured to.
But it's all tell, tell, tell. And no emotional depth. More tell. And more.
Buyer's remorse. Skipped and skipped and skipped. Shouldn't have bothered, really. It didn't improve. A good idea ruined by lack of confidence by the writer, which ended up making me feel as if I was being lectured to.
September 7, 2021
This was an ok, short little story. I think I would have enjoyed it more WITHOUT the little twist...but that's just a personal preference.
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