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    1140 Rue Royale

    By Karen D. Badger

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    This book is of the paranormal genre, and based on reportedly true events that happened in the most haunted house in New Orleans. In the 1830's, this house was owned by upper-crust aristocrats, who committed unspeakable atrocities against their slaves. Although these events occurred in the past, the characters are set in modern day, 2016. Here is a brief synopsis of their story: Lia and Elliot are research scientists in New York City. Having met twenty-two years earlier, their lives have fallen into a ‘taken-for-granted’ daily routine. They agree to begin again in New Orleans, not only to further their careers, but to renew their relationship, away from the hustle and bustle of big city life in New York. While house-hunting, they can’t believe their luck when they find an historical mansion in the French Quarter of New Orleans, securing the home for much less than appraised value. Not long after moving in, they find out why their new home was such a bargain as a series of horrid events takes over their lives, and they learn the terrifying truth about 1140 Rue Royale.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKaren D. Badger
    Release dateSep 28, 2016
    ISBN9781945761119
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    1140 Rue Royale
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    Karen D. Badger

    Karen D. Badger is the author of On A Wing And A Prayer, Yesterday Once More (a 2009 Golden Crown Literary Award winner for Speculative Fiction), In A Family Way, Unchained Memories, Happy Campers, Collective Identity, Sweet Angel, and Relative-ly Speaking, Tailspin and Flashpoint (Books I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII of the Commitment Series), The Blue Feather, All My Tomorrows (sequel to the 2009 award winning Yesterday Once More), and 1140 Rue Royale...all of which have been released by Badger Bliss Books, which Karen co-owns with her wife Barbara Sawyer (aka "Bliss'). Born and raised in Vermont, Karen is the second of five children raised by a fiercely independent mother, who remains one of her best friends. Karen earned her B.A. in 1978 in Theater and in Elementary Education, and in 1994, earned a B.S. in mathematics. In addition to her novels, Karen is the author of many technical papers on photomask manufacturing, which she has presented at numerous semiconductor industry conferences, and is the holder if several technical patents. Karen is currently in her 41st year as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff with a prominent semiconductor manufacturer in Vermont. Karen and her wife, Barb (a retired Lt. Col., US Air Force) live in the beautiful state of Vermont—home of Ben and Jerry's. They spend their spare time with family as well as doing home improvement projects on both their homes in Vermont and New Mexico. They also enjoy camping, kayaking, motorcycling and singing Karaoke. Please take a moment to visit Karen's author website at www.karendbadger.com, or the Badger Bliss Books website at www.badgerblissbooks.com. Also like us on Facebook!

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    • 4/5
      1140 Rue Royale - Karen Badger

This is an interesting and unusual book, based on a horrible period of history, brought to life by the impact on two likeable and loveable modern women.Two scientists, together over twenty years, living in NYC, and like many long term relationships they have stopped paying attention, work has taken over, the relationship is drifting. Confronted with a stark choice to sort herself out, Elliot vows to put her wife first, and when Lia is offered a dream jon in New Orleans, they decide to take a leap and start afresh.
House hunting very quickly leads them to 1140 Rue Royale, a fully furnished 10,000 square foot French Quarter Mansion with an affordable price tag. They soon start to find out why the house has changed hands so many times, why the locals wont go near it, and why it is considered the most haunted house in New Orleans.I don’t usually read ghost stories, but this one grabbed me and pulled me right in. The historical facts are gruesome and the impact on the modern residents hair-raising at times. The book is not particularly fast paced but it pulls you along with an inexorable cadence towards the climax.Cleverly juxtaposing the family ties of Lia with the slightly butch/alpha dominance of Eliot gives a balance to the narrative of then and now, both unknowingly involved and threatened by evil. As the story progresses the past characters and present situation gradually slot into place weaving an extremely clever pattern of connection.The characters of Lia and Eliot are excellently drawn, likeable and loveable in their own ways, certainly we cannot help but root for them to survive this ordeal. Aided and abetted by their best friends Marissa and Julie and a couple of locals, the close nit group need to listen to an irritating but adorable cat to solve the primary mystery and we, the readers, can see that Miss Thing is far more important than the humans realise.I have to admit I didn't think the suspense element of the funeral was needed, this book oozes suspense throughout without contriving it, but that didn't detract from what was an excellent and intriguing story, well told, cleverly brought to life, and ultimately a story of hope and redemption from the past.Definitely one for the re-read pile and a highly recommended - which is high praise from somebody who doesn’t do ‘the paranormal' and has little cultural connection to the slave history of New Orleans.



    • 4/5
      Wonderful story, taking history and telling a fiction story with the historical background. Set in New Orleans.