Hooray! Tomorrow is the release day for the eighth and final book of the exciting Harbor Pointe Inn Series. If you haven’t picked up your copy there is still time. I am sharing the blurb and my review here today.
Blurb
The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets.
When guilt-ridden Mia checks in to a suicide hotel, but can’t go through with the final act, vengeful ghosts gather to torment her.
Set in the near future, the post-war world is in turmoil.
Mia Hawthorne suffers an emotional breakdown, following the death of her wife, and loses everything to a corrupt government.
In an ironic twist of fate, the government suicide department, The Last Sanctuary, allocates a desperate and destitute Mia to the very hotel and family heirloom which she has so recently lost.
On her first day at the Lighthouse Inn, beset with painful memories, doubts, and questions, Mia finds herself coming face to face with angry ghosts, who gather to goad and torment her.
Lost and alone, can Mia find enough strength and purpose to avoid her final, frightful fate?
Possible Trigger Warnings:
This novella contains many references to suicide and suicidal thoughts. It also references off-page bereavement and off-page female to female marriage.
Some references to violence are mentioned, but remain vague and mostly off-page.
No profanity is used.
If any of these are likely to trigger you, please use your discretion when purchasing/reading this book.
My Review
“The Room at the End” is the last installment of the Harbor Pointe Series that explores the future. Mia is despondent after her wife’s death and losing her family business. She lives in a post-war world run by AI technology and the very rich. There is a suicide department in this corrupt government that pays for a person’s room so people can end their lives. Mia ended up at the very place she lost, where she will now end her life. Ghosts are waiting to add to her torment. What a cold, cruel ending for this woman, but a tiny part of her fought the idea of dying. Then enters a sweet puppy, Ollie, that she cares for. Yet, even with second thoughts, she’s expected to go through with her death. A very bleak future, that I hope never happens, is painted so elegantly by Ms. Kent. A well-written novelette with an outcome I didn’t expect. This is a tale that I won’t forget. I highly recommend this!
Harmony Kent is an award winning multi-genre author. Her publications include:
The Battle for Brisingamen (Fantasy Fiction) AIA approved
The Glade (Mystery/Thriller) AIA Approved/BRAG Medallion Honouree/New Apple Literary Awards Official Selection Honours 2015
Polish Your Prose: Essential Editing Tips for Authors (Writing/Editing) New Apple Literary Awards Top Medallist Honours 2015
Finding Katie (Women’s Fiction)
Slices of Soul: Book 1 in the Soul Poetry Series (Contemporary Poetry)
Life & Soul: Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series (Contemporary Poetry)
Interludes 1 & Interludes 2 (Erotic Short Stories)
Moments (Short Stories and Poetry)
Jewel in the Mud (Zen Musings)
Backstage (Erotic Romance)
FALLOUT (Apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic Dystopia) BRAG Medallion Honouree
The Vanished Boy (Psychological Thriller)
As well as being an avid reader and writer, Harmony also offers reviews and supports her fellow authors. Harmony works hard to promote and protect high standards within the publishing arena. She is always on the look out for talent and excellence, and will freely promote any authors or books who she feels have these attributes. Harmony lives in Cornwall, England.
twitter: @harmony_kent
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A huge thanks for following along and being a part of the Harbor Pointe Inn Series 🙂
Comments closed today. I am still on a grandma duty break. Next week’s post will be my final two reviews for 2023.
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