Hallowmas Train
BOOK 1: Prosper Station
With Hallowmas approaching, time travelers, Azur Moonstorey and companions, exit Providence Crossing library to board the midnight train bound for nineteenth-century Prosper Station. Their mission: to rescue Azur’s sister from the eerie dimension, Vapourlea.
BOOK 2: Black Springs Abbey
After her harrowing rescue from the Faefumes, Hilma Moonstorey is still beset by anxieties and insecurities. Encouraged to take a position at Black Springs Abbey by young police constable, Garth Mayfield, she soon discovers that the dilapidated abbey houses not only elderly nuns but ghosts and dark secrets.
Reviews
Book takes you from present to past in a very unique way
"Did not expect to become so involved in this book. The author was able to create characters that took you from present to past while being totally committed to family and friends. Great book."
Good Reading
"Two books for the price of one! And two really good books at that. I love these characters – I love the worldbuilding. I have to admit, I like the first book a little bit better than the last book, but they were both enchanting in their own way.
Book one sets up the world of the sensointuitives and the Hallowmas Train that helps the time travellers go back and forth between the present and the 19th century. I loved the way the characters worked and grew together. The author did a tremendous job on describing the setting, and the twists and turns in the plot kept me on my toes.
Book two takes place five years later and deals with Hilma and the way she helps solve a mystery at Black Springs Abbey. We get to see the characters from book two and find out what’s going on in their lives as well, which is a plus.
I’m definitely going to be on the lookout for more of this author’s writings and I hope she sets more stories in Providence Crossing and Prosper Station. 4 stars."
Book one sets up the world of the sensointuitives and the Hallowmas Train that helps the time travellers go back and forth between the present and the 19th century. I loved the way the characters worked and grew together. The author did a tremendous job on describing the setting, and the twists and turns in the plot kept me on my toes.
Book two takes place five years later and deals with Hilma and the way she helps solve a mystery at Black Springs Abbey. We get to see the characters from book two and find out what’s going on in their lives as well, which is a plus.
I’m definitely going to be on the lookout for more of this author’s writings and I hope she sets more stories in Providence Crossing and Prosper Station. 4 stars."
Interesting historical fantasy
"I received this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I really enjoyed the idea behind this book. A time-traveling train that brings certain people back to a world populated by psychic vampires? Just, wow—so cool (where cool means I don’t want to actually fight a psychic vampire, but reading about other people doing it is awesome). Maybe it’s a throwback to the Hogwarts Express, but I love mystical trains. But I digress—lots of great concepts in here, even aside from the train.
The characters faced some very real conflicts, both internal and external. I was interested to see how everything resolved. While the conflicts were fascinating, some of the characters’ actual actions were confusing. Someone would do something or make their thoughts on something clear, and then they would suddenly do or say something that flew in the face of their previous action/thought. There were several places where things felt like they came out of nowhere or were tossed in to make the conflict resolution come together without a hitch. As a result, I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I would have liked to.
All in all, an interesting and fun read. Recommend to fans of historical fantasy."
I really enjoyed the idea behind this book. A time-traveling train that brings certain people back to a world populated by psychic vampires? Just, wow—so cool (where cool means I don’t want to actually fight a psychic vampire, but reading about other people doing it is awesome). Maybe it’s a throwback to the Hogwarts Express, but I love mystical trains. But I digress—lots of great concepts in here, even aside from the train.
The characters faced some very real conflicts, both internal and external. I was interested to see how everything resolved. While the conflicts were fascinating, some of the characters’ actual actions were confusing. Someone would do something or make their thoughts on something clear, and then they would suddenly do or say something that flew in the face of their previous action/thought. There were several places where things felt like they came out of nowhere or were tossed in to make the conflict resolution come together without a hitch. As a result, I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I would have liked to.
All in all, an interesting and fun read. Recommend to fans of historical fantasy."
Mary DeSantis
Captivating Story
This was an absolutely captivating story. The characters had a wonderful depth, and the time travel was unique and handled well. I loved following first Azur, and then Hilma as they dealt with each obstacle thrown in their path, both internal and external. Once I started reading, I was reluctant to set it down, so be sure you set aside a few hours before you crack open this book. If you're looking for a unique story with strong leads, then you'd found your next read.
Liliyana
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