Reclamation
About
Mandy Morgan touts herself as an E.R.E.: Essence Reclamation Expert. Together with her twin brother, Parker, the computer wizard of the duo, they grift across the country, scamming the bereaved by faking hauntings and then reclaiming the disembodied souls, all for a hefty price.
After arriving in the small, southern town of Forest Haven, Arkansas, to swindle the family of Jared Kendal, recently deceased, a sense of doom swirls inside her mind as strange events begin to unfold. She’s portrayed the role of an essence reclamation expert for years, toying with people grieving for lost loved ones, conning them for cash when they are at their most vulnerable stage in life, feeling no shame or sorrow for the pain she causes the naïve fools, yet she now worries the lies have wormed their way into her psyche.
As they prepare to con Jared Kendal’s widow, Clara, Mandy’s worst fears come to fruition as she discovers there is a high price to pay for leading such a deplorable life, and when fate calls, she cannot run or hide.
Praise for this book
Ashley Fontainne seduces her readers with psychological intrigue and depth. Her writing style is fast-paced, incorporating suitable metaphors to emphasize the emotional and spiritual struggle occurring within Mandy's character. Mandy and her brother still carry their emotional baggage after years of parental abuse for financial gain. These details are revealed in stages throughout the story, integrating with the plot rather than being exposed at the start. The opening scene of holiday shopping hooked me right away when past and present and physical and spiritual clash on the plains of Mandy Morgan's psyche in Reclamation.
Andrea Emmes performs a psychological suspense about twin con artists who travel the country, scamming people into believing they can reclaim souls. Mandy and Parker con grieving family members out of exorbitant fees when they're most vulnerable. In a shocking twist, especially to Mandy, their ability to communicate with the dead isn't a fake talent. Emmes's engaging rhythmic cadence captures the ear while keeping the sinister elements present but under the surface. Emmes portrays an array of characters ranging from charismatic to those who are on the edge of a mental breakdown. As Mandy and Parker confront family trauma, the psychological intrigue reaches a surprising emotional depth in Emmes's captivating narration.