Emma Coray

The Foreseen by Emma Coray is an intriguing paranormal mystery where the newly departed play an intricate role in the outcome of the story line. The characters are driven by the events that occurred in the first book, and the effects of their dilemmas and traumas. Their conflicts and reactions are carried over into this story, culminating in an exciting finale.

The will to survive and the underlying strength to make it happen, despite fear and naiveté, give the story authenticity. Jack's character is well-fleshed out, and he makes a wonderful antagonist; it is quite easy to despise him. 

With paranormal events woven into hair-raising incidents, this is a fascinating novel that will please those who are interested in human interest stories with supernatural influences. However, due to the more mature matter contained in some of the scenes, this is better suited for those who are young adults and older.

The story has layers to it and the author knits them in seamlessly and keeps the fluidity of the pace till the very end. The characters are well defined and they are real and relatable. 

The detailed narration and descriptions make the characters and scenes vivid and tangible to readers. The different angle in the plot, that of a medium, is quite interesting and introduces readers to another dimension that exists in the world. 

Thomas and Kelly, the unhappy souls, and Mable, the medium, make readers curious to know how they work. Thomas, Kelly, and Mable, and their connection with CJ, are quite frightening at times. The plot is riveting and that makes it a compelling read.

Emma Coray’s novel Struck is an intense look at the life of Jodie. Married to an emotionally abusive and controlling man, Jack, who also leans towards physical and sexual violence as well, Jodie resorts to drinking to numb the pain. Jodie works hard to keep her husband happy in every way. Her best friend wants Jodie out of the situation even more, and offers her a job at the local hospital painting a mural, which she must hide from Jack. However, when a tragic hit and run accident takes away their only son CJ’s best friends, Jodie finds herself wanting more and more to escape her own circumstances. As more information trickles in about the crime, will Jodie be able to break free of her abusive marriage, or will there be no hope of freedom in sight?

An interesting premise, Struck was a quick and easy read. I liked the different characters, including the underlying message that people are not always what they seem. 

I like the storyline about CJ and his friends that ran concurrently with Jodie’s own tale of escape from her abusive marriage. I would be very interested to read more books by Mrs Coray. Overall, Struck by Emma Coray is certainly a different kind of novel, touching on many different themes.

This novel was very fast paced and had a plot that I've never encountered before which was great. I'm not sure if there is a sequel but if there is I would want to read it because I want to know who that third person was at the end and what happened to Jack. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a short spicy read that can read in a few hours.

Emma Coray's narrative is intensely gripping and supported by a tight plot and a small cast of excellently developed characters. 

Whilst it is the sequel to Struck, I found it worked well on its own, any important information is filled in if it is relevant. Even without the paranormal aspect it is an engrossing read, it's so nice to find a book that doesn't feel the need to overuse such things when subtly works as well if not better. 

The Foreseen is an intense and gripping read that left me feeling a bit lost when I finally read that last page and had to return to reality.

What a fantastic sequel. Definitely worth the wait.

Intensely gripping read, supported by a tight plot and a small cast of excellently developed characters. 

An intriguing paranormal mystery,  with paranormal events woven into hair-raising incidents culminating in an exciting finale.

A riveting and compelling read.

I loved this book, couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read more of this author's work!

Sheila Dowley

Absolutely awesome read. Very modern. A page turner. Highly recommend!

Kristina Hettrick

I sat and read this in one sitting! Couldn't put it down!

Mrs K A Onyanga-Omara

Thoroughly enjoyable read. It's refreshing to read a novel that is so different to all the other stories out there. Lots of twists and turns and an amazing ending.

Amazon Customer

Brilliant. For a first time writer, Emma Coray has produced a first class novel. Well written, can't wait for the sequel.