The Rising: Awakening (A Gothic Paranormal Horror)

"The supernatural, Egypt, curses, treasure. vampires? The making of a blockbuster movie!!" Goodreads Reviewer

A tenacious Egyptologist. An ancient secret. A vampire on a mission...

When Egyptologist Samuel ‘Anubis’ Clayton inherits a gold talisman, he’s driven to uncover its secrets. Like why after receiving it, did a flood of forgotten memories and the ethereal red-headed beauty—who had seduced him in his youth—return with malice? With nightmarish visions plaguing him. An alliance with a questionable organisation, and his scientific team with their own agenda, he remains locked within a destiny that will either consume or destroy him.

Love, loss, and twisted truths have weaved through the vampire Kesha’s long life, and now an old threat is at her door. Pulled from her sanctuary in Scotland, she knows what must be done. She must stop the rising to keep the status quo, and kill the one responsible. Then she meets the one who brings the dead to their deeds. The one they call Anubis. What is he to her? What justice is to be served? And on who?

Follow Samuel and Kesha as they uncover a powerful ancient secret that could change the world forever. With unexpected twists and turns, this epic supernatural suspense will transport you to a world steeped in mystery as you travel through the sands of ancient Egypt, the halls of the British Museum, and beyond.

What's buried in the sand should never be exhumed!

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The Rising is for you if you enjoy: Paranormal horror and supernatural suspense. Ancient worlds bleeding into the modern. Egyptian mythology. Vampires. Family drama. Speculative archaeological fantasy and a bit of Romance. 18+

(NB: Fully edited, new edition as of 26th May 2023. (Author's preferred version.))

Editorial Reviews:

★★★★★ An unusual tale - Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite

The Rising by D. Ann Hall is a mixture of genres and is quite violent in places. There is some strong language but nothing out of keeping with the narrative. This is a well-written book. The story flows smoothly and the characters are well-developed - you get to know them and understand where they come from. There's plenty of family drama, and lots of twists and turns, providing us with a combination of the paranormal and sci-fi all rolled into one. An unusual tale! Recommended for those who enjoy paranormal stories and want something different to read.

★★★★ Loved it! - Ankita Khataniar, Reedsy Discovery Reviewer

Archaeology unearthing an ungodly secret is always a winner. The story captured my attention starting from the prologue and if that is not the makings of a good book, I do not know what is. Samuel is an archaeologist, being in a profession of curiosity and a talk with his grandfather, leads to the events that make the story of The Rising. Apart from the fascinating storyline, the most appealing thing about the book was the vivid narration that has lifted the story up a notch. The author has been careful not to be heavy-handed with too many details and in the process, has saved the readers from being bored and in the worst case, leaving the book unfinished. While reading, flashes of movies like Indiana Jones and Tomb raider combined with supernatural elements came to mind. That made the reading experience exciting. The characters are well written and there is a good balance of thrill and action. Even though the story fits into several genres at once, there is no confusion and the story does not run all over the place. I could keep easy track of the events that were happening in the book. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and awaiting more from the author. Recommended to readers of horror, especially gothic horror. (18+)