Unearthing The Specter: The Safe Place

By Elvira Celis Hawk

Unearthing the Specter is a novel about child abuse and molestation, deception, murder and love. It is a brilliantly written story about a group of young people brought together by extraordinary circumstances. Unable to recollect the first few years of their youth, they felt trapped in a maze of despair, struggling to unlock the mysteries that shrouded their lives. These complex characters embarked upon a tumultuous journey of self-discovery when all they had were fragments of visions and dreams that left them wondering who they really were. Their inspiring friendship led them to the discovery of the key that held all their secrets.While Ms. Hawk was working on her book, she discovered that a close friend had been molested as a child. Her friend's father was the abuser; he not only molested her friend but also her other siblings. Their stories were so compelling that Ms. Hawk decided to incorporate their experiences as battered women and abused children in the novel. Wanting to give victims of abuse hope, she wrote this poignant story to lift and heal their spirits. Part fantasy, part supernatural, part murder mystery, Unearthing the Specter is a thrilling novel that deals with real and important issues. Ms. Hawk uses her gift of imagination to explore a world of healing and hope. This story is sure to evoke a response from every reader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1516854527
• ISBN13: 9781516854523
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"