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    Pivot
    Pivot
    Pivot
    Audiobook8 hours

    Pivot

    Written by L.C. Barlow

    Narrated by Emma Galvin

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    From the age of seven, Jack Harper is raised by the leader of a mystical cult, Cyrus Harper. Through Cyrus, Jack receives a full education in all usual subjects―economics, literature, mathematics, history―as well as one unique skill useful to a person in Cyrus's position: assassination. With the help of Roland James, a man incapable of dying, Cyrus hones Jack into the perfect weapon to use against all who oppose him.

    It is not long, however, before Jack discovers that Cyrus and Roland are not the only ones living in Cyrus’s mansion. There, too, exists a mysterious creature in the depths of the house with supposed immortal magic. According to Roland, this creature is responsible for all the miraculous things Jack has witnessed throughout her childhood, including Roland’s resurrection. The creature, potent and powerful, only weakens in the presence of Cyrus’s red velvet box―a dark, enchanted tool that grants Cyrus his invincibility and ensures his reign.

    Lonely and terrified by her life in the cult, under Cyrus's neverending watch, Jack desperately pursues the mysterious being. When they finally meet, her world is turned upside down, as he offers her more than she could have ever expected―the possibility of escape and her own secret, magical power.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateOct 15, 2019
    ISBN9781799750932
    Author

    L.C. Barlow

    L.C. Barlow is a writer and professor working primarily in the field of speculative fiction. She has an MA in English and MFA in Creative Writing. Her work has been published in various journals, and her fiction has reached over sixty-five thousand readers and garnered multiple awards and praise. Barlow lives in Dallas, TX with her two cats, Smaug and Dusty.

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    • 4/5
      Ok so, I’ll admit I’m not always a fan of first person narration, but Barlow does it well. This book had some very chilling elements, and may not be for all readers. With that out of the way, it was interesting to watch Jack grow and develop as a character. There were a few snags in the flow, but not enough to make me not like this book. If you enjoy (very) dark horror, you’ll likely enjoy this quite a bit!
    • 5/5
      Excellent read. Main character developed well. The story had surprising twists and touched on many "activities". Ready to read Volume 2.
    • 5/5
      WOW!! Such a compelling story, and though it was horrifying and beyond creepy, I couldn't stop reading it. I had some pretty disturbing nightmares a time or two.

      Jack... I had no clue, until it was directly pointed out to me. I never even suspected.

      Cyrus scared me to death. Patrick was both amazing and tragic, and I adored him. Roland ripped my heart out.

      I loved the exploration of the gray, where I think the majority of us hang out. There is rarely only black and white, and angels are only demons who are better at control. This story is a journey into the pliable and moldable mind, as well as the very nature of good and evil. Such a mind fuck. Never once was I not routing for Jack in some way, regardless of the atrocities committed. Excellent writing!

      I'm so hooked. Can't wait for the next leg of Jack's journey!