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Onyx Webb: Book Two: Episodes 4, 5, 6
Best-Selling Authors Fenton & Waltz Welcome You to the World of Onyx Webb. This is Book Two. (Episodes 4, 5, and 6)
The Onyx Webb series follows the unusual life of Onyx Webb along with a central group of characters in various locations and times. Written like a book version of a supernatural soap opera, each character’s story moves forward with most every episode. It may appear that the characters are entirely unrelated and yet episode by episode, the connections will become clearer And this is especially true in Book Two. Like being an inch away from a spider web, with each book, the web will move further and further away revealing the full story of every character and most importantly, the stunning conclusion for Onyx Webb herself.
In Book Two...
It's the 30's and Declan Mulvaney and best friend Tommy Bilazzo learrn to survive at the Open Arms Orphange despite the adults who run the place. It’s 2010, and Koda Mulvaney is insane trying to see the girl in the mirror again. Onyx Webb is finds herself living all over the country married to the crazy German, Ulrich, with no way out.
The Onyx Webb series follows the unusual life of Onyx Webb along with a central group of characters in various locations and times. Written like a book version of a supernatural soap opera, each character’s story moves forward with most every episode. It may appear that the characters are entirely unrelated and yet episode by episode, the connections will become clearer And this is especially true in Book Two. Like being an inch away from a spider web, with each book, the web will move further and further away revealing the full story of every character and most importantly, the stunning conclusion for Onyx Webb herself.
In Book Two...
It's the 30's and Declan Mulvaney and best friend Tommy Bilazzo learrn to survive at the Open Arms Orphange despite the adults who run the place. It’s 2010, and Koda Mulvaney is insane trying to see the girl in the mirror again. Onyx Webb is finds herself living all over the country married to the crazy German, Ulrich, with no way out.
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May 3, 2016
Do not touch the mirror, do not look at the girl in the mirror. Remember that statement as the mysterious life of Onyx Webb continues to unfold. Welcome to the 1930’s, to the lives of two young orphans, Declan Mulvaney and Tommy Bilazzo as they discover the dark secrets of the suffering of others at the hands of a brutal nun and a pedophile priest. Follow them as they make a pat that will bond them forever.
By the 1970's three more will become caught in the web, as Juniper, Quinn and Wayne find that Wayne is trapped in some deadly trouble.
Fast forward to 2010, meet Koda Mulvaney, grandson to Declan, a party boy, one of the beautiful people who has seen the girl in the mirror and wants to know more about her, no, he NEEDS to know more, bt a rash decision takes the mirror away from him, but what of the girl in the mirror, was she a figment of his imagination? Will others learn the truth through the notes on a barside piano?
And what of Onyx? Her talent as a painter is an astounding thing of beauty, but her life as the wife of a man on the run from death is laden with danger. But this is her story to tell, not mine as the delicate strands of connection begin to reveal themselves. Like a smudge on a blotter, the reader feels the connection, knows it is there, but it is still too blurry to make all of them out with clarity.
Like a trip to the Twilight Zone, authors Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton take control of our imaginations as they deftly leave crumbs as clues while creating an air of intrigue that must be sated. Mystical writing, stark in its brevity, a tale like no other unfolds episode by episode until the reader is thoroughly entangled in the web they have created. Onyx Webb: Book Two is like the vortex of a tornado, with brief moments of calm before being thrust back into the whirling dervish that surrounds the lives of those touched. Trust me, no one will walk away the same as they were before, as thoughts of this tale will haunt readers as they prepare for their next fix. Dark, well-paced and executed with the timing of a Swiss watch, let go of reality and enjoy a walk on the dark side of the unexplainable.
I received this copy from Andrea Waltz in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Onyx Webb - Book 2 - Episodes 4,5,6
Publication Date: July 14, 2015
Publisher: Courage Crafters Inc.
ISBN-10: 0990751821
ISBN-13: 978-0990751823
Genre: Horror | Ghost Stories
Print Length: 228 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
By the 1970's three more will become caught in the web, as Juniper, Quinn and Wayne find that Wayne is trapped in some deadly trouble.
Fast forward to 2010, meet Koda Mulvaney, grandson to Declan, a party boy, one of the beautiful people who has seen the girl in the mirror and wants to know more about her, no, he NEEDS to know more, bt a rash decision takes the mirror away from him, but what of the girl in the mirror, was she a figment of his imagination? Will others learn the truth through the notes on a barside piano?
And what of Onyx? Her talent as a painter is an astounding thing of beauty, but her life as the wife of a man on the run from death is laden with danger. But this is her story to tell, not mine as the delicate strands of connection begin to reveal themselves. Like a smudge on a blotter, the reader feels the connection, knows it is there, but it is still too blurry to make all of them out with clarity.
Like a trip to the Twilight Zone, authors Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton take control of our imaginations as they deftly leave crumbs as clues while creating an air of intrigue that must be sated. Mystical writing, stark in its brevity, a tale like no other unfolds episode by episode until the reader is thoroughly entangled in the web they have created. Onyx Webb: Book Two is like the vortex of a tornado, with brief moments of calm before being thrust back into the whirling dervish that surrounds the lives of those touched. Trust me, no one will walk away the same as they were before, as thoughts of this tale will haunt readers as they prepare for their next fix. Dark, well-paced and executed with the timing of a Swiss watch, let go of reality and enjoy a walk on the dark side of the unexplainable.
I received this copy from Andrea Waltz in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Onyx Webb - Book 2 - Episodes 4,5,6
Publication Date: July 14, 2015
Publisher: Courage Crafters Inc.
ISBN-10: 0990751821
ISBN-13: 978-0990751823
Genre: Horror | Ghost Stories
Print Length: 228 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
July 17, 2016
Still intrigued and totally addicted 4.5*
And the story continues...
My main concern after reading the previous book (parts 1, 2 and 3) is that it wouldn't live up to my expectations but so far so good, it's still going strong and is showing no signs of slowing down.
It's addictive reading I was up until the early hours of the morning finishing this because I just couldn't put it down.
We know Onyx Webb was born a half-ghost and now she's just a ghost we don't know why but the more we read the more we understand the links and ties between all these seemingly random characters.
The authors have annoyed me several times by giving me characters that I like and want to follow only to find they then kill them off but I'm totally addicted here and it's straight onto the next book for me.
August 3, 2017
Even more exciting than the first installment.
In the second installment of the Onyx Webb series, it seems that Onyx's web is getting a little tighter, pulling all of the characters closer and closer together as more snippets and more characters' stories are both introduced and revealed. Onyx is the pivotal character of this series and I adore how each subsequent character, be it past or present, is somehow, someway connected to Onyx. One thing I really love, and it's no secret to this series -- Onyx is a ghost. How and when she became one is one of the mysteries of this episodic story and each time I *think* I've figured it out, I really haven't.
The stories continue in this second book and with each new episode, authors Fenton and Waltz give readers a few more tidbits, a few more glimpses of how each character really ties in to another of the central players. Episodes 4-6 were certainly a bit darker than 1-3, more intense, and definitely leaned more towards the creepy end of the spectrum. After finishing episodes 1-3, I was a little worried about what seemed like a religious undercurrent and thinking that the authors were going to use that, as so many do, as a subliminal way of getting their values across. My apologies, as I was sorely mistaken and needn't have worried one bit. If any of the characters in this second installment go to church, it's the Church o' Crazy, and that's all right by me :)
Bottom line -- we all know how tricky it is when choosing a book that's not well-known, or by an author that's not as prolific as so many others, or even just taking a chance on an indie author. Many times, you lose, but every once in awhile, as in this case, you stumble across a bright, shiny gem. Authors Fenton and Waltz blew me away with the first installment and they continue to delight and enthrall me with every subsequent episode. Onyx Webb is certainly a series I plan to follow for as long as the authors continue to tell her story.
Highly recommended, this story truly is unique and different. And a little weird :)
**Many thanks to the author(s) for gifting a copy, through the Lovers of Paranormal group, in exchange for my honest opinion.
In the second installment of the Onyx Webb series, it seems that Onyx's web is getting a little tighter, pulling all of the characters closer and closer together as more snippets and more characters' stories are both introduced and revealed. Onyx is the pivotal character of this series and I adore how each subsequent character, be it past or present, is somehow, someway connected to Onyx. One thing I really love, and it's no secret to this series -- Onyx is a ghost. How and when she became one is one of the mysteries of this episodic story and each time I *think* I've figured it out, I really haven't.
The stories continue in this second book and with each new episode, authors Fenton and Waltz give readers a few more tidbits, a few more glimpses of how each character really ties in to another of the central players. Episodes 4-6 were certainly a bit darker than 1-3, more intense, and definitely leaned more towards the creepy end of the spectrum. After finishing episodes 1-3, I was a little worried about what seemed like a religious undercurrent and thinking that the authors were going to use that, as so many do, as a subliminal way of getting their values across. My apologies, as I was sorely mistaken and needn't have worried one bit. If any of the characters in this second installment go to church, it's the Church o' Crazy, and that's all right by me :)
Bottom line -- we all know how tricky it is when choosing a book that's not well-known, or by an author that's not as prolific as so many others, or even just taking a chance on an indie author. Many times, you lose, but every once in awhile, as in this case, you stumble across a bright, shiny gem. Authors Fenton and Waltz blew me away with the first installment and they continue to delight and enthrall me with every subsequent episode. Onyx Webb is certainly a series I plan to follow for as long as the authors continue to tell her story.
Highly recommended, this story truly is unique and different. And a little weird :)
**Many thanks to the author(s) for gifting a copy, through the Lovers of Paranormal group, in exchange for my honest opinion.
September 20, 2015
This story continues to draw me in and leave me hungry for the next book. I love a series where I get to the end of the book and scream because I don't want that to be the end, and don't want to wait for the next book to find out what happens next.
These three episodes turn a bit darker, and we lose a character (one I was very sad to see go, btw) in one of the threads. We learn more about how each of the threads are interconnected, and are building toward something large.
I look forward to the day when I have the entire series and can go back and read it from beginning to end without any wait in between.
Highly recommend this for any paranormal fans, but would suggest that it is most appropriate for an adult reader due to some of the content.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
These three episodes turn a bit darker, and we lose a character (one I was very sad to see go, btw) in one of the threads. We learn more about how each of the threads are interconnected, and are building toward something large.
I look forward to the day when I have the entire series and can go back and read it from beginning to end without any wait in between.
Highly recommend this for any paranormal fans, but would suggest that it is most appropriate for an adult reader due to some of the content.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
October 9, 2015
I received this book from the authors in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal)
I read this installment in one sitting and I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment. This is definitely a unique series.
We pick up right where we left off in the previous series. The cast of characters is wider and the individual stories begin to weave together with chance encounters with other main characters. This is not for the faint-hearted as the characters continue to experience the harsher aspects of life.
The writers have a gift for creating emotional bonds with the characters in a relatively short space of time. The timelines are so skillfully intermingled that you never lose track.
This is not my typical type of book, I prefer more romance and happy endings but I have to say this is fast becoming one of my favorite series
I read this installment in one sitting and I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment. This is definitely a unique series.
We pick up right where we left off in the previous series. The cast of characters is wider and the individual stories begin to weave together with chance encounters with other main characters. This is not for the faint-hearted as the characters continue to experience the harsher aspects of life.
The writers have a gift for creating emotional bonds with the characters in a relatively short space of time. The timelines are so skillfully intermingled that you never lose track.
This is not my typical type of book, I prefer more romance and happy endings but I have to say this is fast becoming one of my favorite series
June 4, 2016
As with the first book, you get three episodes.
I’m starting to get a feel for Onyx now. She kind of creeped me out in the first book. Now, I’m learning more about what she went through and why she wound up where she was. I wish I could have told her to leave that no good husband of hers.
Rich boy Koda is still obsessing over the girl in the mirror. His father and grandfather finally drill it into his head to get back to work or lose his job and all that money. When his good friend Dane suggests he go see a psychic, Koda’s skeptical. Yet, he gives in and boy does it go wrong on so many levels. This could be the end of their friendship.
I swear, what happened to Koda with the psychic came out of left field. I didn’t see it coming and it was just so awful, yet funny too. Can a get a, “There’s a sucker born every minute?”
I’d love to share more of the characters but then I’d be telling you everything. I’m becoming quite attached to all of them. They’re revealing more of their stories, their circumstances, and it’s really getting exciting.
I was worried I’d forget who was who and have trouble jumping forward and back in time, but the authors made it easy. I fell right back in and became lost in the pages.
The authors are starting to tie in some of the characters from future and past events. I got really excited as I saw this happening. And they also through me for a loop with one tragic event. I couldn’t believe it. Why? It’s just so sad. I’m sure they will string it into upcoming episodes. I’m kind of curious how they plan to do that.
Here’s where I wish I was a writer so I could express how this series makes me feel. How these next three episodes got to me. It seemed like every page had something vital to tell or show me. I couldn’t read fast enough. Before I knew it there were only a few pages left. And then, none.
With several points of view and places in time, this is not a book to be read by itself. You really need to start this series at the beginning. That being said, I hope you try them. It’s a thrilling experience that keeps you engaged and hungry for more.
I received this book for my honest and unbiased review.
I’m starting to get a feel for Onyx now. She kind of creeped me out in the first book. Now, I’m learning more about what she went through and why she wound up where she was. I wish I could have told her to leave that no good husband of hers.
Rich boy Koda is still obsessing over the girl in the mirror. His father and grandfather finally drill it into his head to get back to work or lose his job and all that money. When his good friend Dane suggests he go see a psychic, Koda’s skeptical. Yet, he gives in and boy does it go wrong on so many levels. This could be the end of their friendship.
I swear, what happened to Koda with the psychic came out of left field. I didn’t see it coming and it was just so awful, yet funny too. Can a get a, “There’s a sucker born every minute?”
I’d love to share more of the characters but then I’d be telling you everything. I’m becoming quite attached to all of them. They’re revealing more of their stories, their circumstances, and it’s really getting exciting.
I was worried I’d forget who was who and have trouble jumping forward and back in time, but the authors made it easy. I fell right back in and became lost in the pages.
The authors are starting to tie in some of the characters from future and past events. I got really excited as I saw this happening. And they also through me for a loop with one tragic event. I couldn’t believe it. Why? It’s just so sad. I’m sure they will string it into upcoming episodes. I’m kind of curious how they plan to do that.
Here’s where I wish I was a writer so I could express how this series makes me feel. How these next three episodes got to me. It seemed like every page had something vital to tell or show me. I couldn’t read fast enough. Before I knew it there were only a few pages left. And then, none.
With several points of view and places in time, this is not a book to be read by itself. You really need to start this series at the beginning. That being said, I hope you try them. It’s a thrilling experience that keeps you engaged and hungry for more.
I received this book for my honest and unbiased review.
July 26, 2015
>Book Review – Onyx Webb Book 2 -
>This book contains "episodes" 4, 5, and 6, with many more episodes to come. All of the stories from the first book pick right up, with a majority of the concentration on Declan, Tommy, Koda and Onyx. Once again, the time periods switch off depending upon which story line is being shared, but more interaction between time periods and characters are revealed, showing how the past influenced the present.
>This story reads like a tv show. Each scene features a specific character's storyline and the reader is not able to see the relationship between characters and story lines until more time is invested in the series. The story is a phenomenally quick read. Each character is fascinating and their story hard to leave, as the next scene is playing out. The pictures and quotes continue to add to the scrapbook like feeling of the book. Even the curly font of Onyx Webb's diary was printed a bit bolder, making it way easier to decipher than in book 1.
>The story lines have more meat in them, which makes sense as the "getting to know you" part of the book is now over. Avoiding spoilers, I can just say that these scenes really made me feel. I felt frustration, horror, extreme sadness, loneliness and hope. I cannot wait for more from these authors. The talent they have for writing so many interesting and captivating story lines that are not too confusing is hard to fathom.
>I am a reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock. I highly recommend this book. It is hard to place it in just one genre.
>This book is appropriate for an adult audience due to scenes of violence and rape.
>This book contains "episodes" 4, 5, and 6, with many more episodes to come. All of the stories from the first book pick right up, with a majority of the concentration on Declan, Tommy, Koda and Onyx. Once again, the time periods switch off depending upon which story line is being shared, but more interaction between time periods and characters are revealed, showing how the past influenced the present.
>This story reads like a tv show. Each scene features a specific character's storyline and the reader is not able to see the relationship between characters and story lines until more time is invested in the series. The story is a phenomenally quick read. Each character is fascinating and their story hard to leave, as the next scene is playing out. The pictures and quotes continue to add to the scrapbook like feeling of the book. Even the curly font of Onyx Webb's diary was printed a bit bolder, making it way easier to decipher than in book 1.
>The story lines have more meat in them, which makes sense as the "getting to know you" part of the book is now over. Avoiding spoilers, I can just say that these scenes really made me feel. I felt frustration, horror, extreme sadness, loneliness and hope. I cannot wait for more from these authors. The talent they have for writing so many interesting and captivating story lines that are not too confusing is hard to fathom.
>I am a reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock. I highly recommend this book. It is hard to place it in just one genre.
>This book is appropriate for an adult audience due to scenes of violence and rape.
November 17, 2016
I am excited to continue the Onyx Web series. The writing style, with each person telling their story had me confused in the beginning, but now that I am getting the hang of it, I am loving it.
The combination of mystery and murder, hauntings and ghosts, the paranormal and supernatural, keeps the action and suspense moving right along.
The complex characters have become familiar to me and I am very curious and concerned for their well being. They all have flaws that make some of their decisions seem harsh and wrong.
I knew someone would die. I thought it would be Onyx and I sure didn’t see the authors taking the route they did. Great job throwing that twist in there and I think they will have many more surprises in store for me.
I am loving Katherine, and her solution to the horrific goings on at the orphanage seem like the only way to go.
The story gets heavier, more complicated, and I get more and more involved with each page I read.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Onyx Webb by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz.
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The combination of mystery and murder, hauntings and ghosts, the paranormal and supernatural, keeps the action and suspense moving right along.
The complex characters have become familiar to me and I am very curious and concerned for their well being. They all have flaws that make some of their decisions seem harsh and wrong.
I knew someone would die. I thought it would be Onyx and I sure didn’t see the authors taking the route they did. Great job throwing that twist in there and I think they will have many more surprises in store for me.
I am loving Katherine, and her solution to the horrific goings on at the orphanage seem like the only way to go.
The story gets heavier, more complicated, and I get more and more involved with each page I read.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Onyx Webb by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz.
To see more visit fundinmental
August 23, 2015
If you like suspense with a supernatural twist, you must read this series. I am totally hooked. This is a book you will read in one sitting. Assuming you read Book 1, Book 2 weaves together the lives of the characters closer and closer together. Onyx and Ulrich are trying to stay one step ahead of "the mob". Koda is haunted by what he saw in the mirror. His best friend Dane tries to help him by having a séance which doesn't go as planned. The story of Declan, Tommy, Sister Mary Margaret, Sister Katherine and Father Fanning gets more and more complex. Remember the picture of The Southern Gentleman in Book One? He makes an appearance. We still don't know what Onyx's father wanted to tell her about herself but we know there is something about her yet to be revealed.
I love how the story spans decades yet skillfully keeps you on track. We have excerpts from Onyx's journal throughout the book, which adds to the mystery. Even the fonts of the titles of each chapter are in character. Anxiously awaiting the next book!
* I received a free book in exchange for a review.
I love how the story spans decades yet skillfully keeps you on track. We have excerpts from Onyx's journal throughout the book, which adds to the mystery. Even the fonts of the titles of each chapter are in character. Anxiously awaiting the next book!
* I received a free book in exchange for a review.
March 28, 2016
Onyx Webb is a truly unique and fascinating series. It is beautifully written and seamlessly weaves different characters, stories, and time periods together. The stories are interesting, and I became invested in the characters, and felt for them in joy and sorrow. Make sure you have plenty of time to read when you pick this up, because you will not want to put it down.
July 31, 2015
omg so good I was not disappointed ithis book
I loved it im hooked on this series I loved the paranormal parts and the thiller parts if this was a series on tv I would so wacht it
I cant wait for the next book
I loved it im hooked on this series I loved the paranormal parts and the thiller parts if this was a series on tv I would so wacht it
I cant wait for the next book
September 1, 2015
I am absolutely loving this series!! http://bit.ly/1UkdzsM
~Happy Reading :)
~Happy Reading :)
October 21, 2016
The Onyx Webb series is a collection of storylines spanning a whole century, these stories are all connected by both nightmarish tales/events and Onyx Webb herself. There are unexplainable events, ghost stories, violence, connections with the dead, gangsters, death, hauntings and revenge. Episodes 4/5/6 are just as jam packed with addictive storylines as the first book and I am so glad I returned to this series. What I really enjoy about this series is that everything is on display, the authors have included their writing habits, their audience, poetry,= and thought processes to create an experience that makes you want to keep reading. Lets talk a little more about what the book is about.
Onyx is a woman who is haunted by bad people and bad decisions, she does not know it but as she travels across America with her husband Ulrich there are many people plotting her demise, including Ulrich. She has reason to mistrust her husband but she never imaged he would get involved with the mob.
There are some nasty things happening within the walls of the Our Lady of the Open Arms Orphanage and both young Declan Mulverney and Sister Katherine have had enough. They both need to do something about these horrific events for more people get hurt or worse.
Rich and famous Koda is still obsessing over the girl in the mirror, his friends and family are trying to get him to snap out of it but Koda needs to find out who she is and what she wants. His best friend Dane comes from a background of communication with the dead, can he help his friend find out the truth about his obsession?
A bartender in a hotel has seen a piano playing all by itself and not even the harshest of cynics in the paranormal world seem to be able to disprove its existence. Every story in this book fits nicely together and adds to the effect this book has on readers. The episodes in the book are short and sweet, each character gets several pages at a time and this helps keep things both fresh and interesting.
Readers never can never miss a beat, not once did I find myself lost or confused, having such awesome storylines kept me me invested and made each section memorable. This is an episodic style book and the authors constantly remind you and hint about the bigger picture and I am excited to see where they are going with the whole series. I spent half my time guessing each characters involvement and how they are connected or related to people 50 years down the line. The series exists to share effective and readable horror fiction in many shapes and forms, from eerie, mild and borderline horror to graphic violence, ghosts and terror.
The pacing in the book is rather fast, with each section being a few pages at a time. I love the fact that it is both brief and detailed, always leaving the reader wondering. The order of events is all over the place but that is sort of the point, having many different time periods and variations of characters may sound confusing but RF & AW have spent a lot of time putting each section in its place for maximum enjoyment. There seems to be a frustrating lack of control across all the storylines, with ghastly and unexplainable scenarios leaking into everyone's lives and part of the attraction for me here is trying to figure out the mystery and solve the problems. If you love horror fiction then you will love this, there are many different styles used within these pages and I say it quite a lot with books like this but there really is something for everyone.
Every character has their own problems and being a episodic series, none of the stories have been resolved yet which for me is frustrating as I love knowing what is going to happen so I am certainly going to check out Book 3 to carry on with the chaos surrounding this amazing bunch of characters. I don't have any poignant issues with this series, I am really impressed actually as I can usually find issues with everything. Honestly, Onyx Webb is a unique, troubled and fascinating character. Young Declan and Katherine are inspiring characters who just want the evil people gone and to protect those who need it. Koda is a rich boy being pulled back into reality by those around him, being haunted causes him to lose more control than ever and maybe it is only the dead that can help him.
The format is spot on, I read this book in a few hours which is perfect for me. The authors style really sits well with me, quick and impactful, but with a whole world being unveiled by each characters actions and choices. Awesome and great fun. Overall I would recommend everyone to invest time in this series, it has already got great attention on Goodreads and it is well deserved. The content is great, it has a satisfying and unique style and it is an outstanding contribution to the horror genre.
Onyx is a woman who is haunted by bad people and bad decisions, she does not know it but as she travels across America with her husband Ulrich there are many people plotting her demise, including Ulrich. She has reason to mistrust her husband but she never imaged he would get involved with the mob.
There are some nasty things happening within the walls of the Our Lady of the Open Arms Orphanage and both young Declan Mulverney and Sister Katherine have had enough. They both need to do something about these horrific events for more people get hurt or worse.
Rich and famous Koda is still obsessing over the girl in the mirror, his friends and family are trying to get him to snap out of it but Koda needs to find out who she is and what she wants. His best friend Dane comes from a background of communication with the dead, can he help his friend find out the truth about his obsession?
A bartender in a hotel has seen a piano playing all by itself and not even the harshest of cynics in the paranormal world seem to be able to disprove its existence. Every story in this book fits nicely together and adds to the effect this book has on readers. The episodes in the book are short and sweet, each character gets several pages at a time and this helps keep things both fresh and interesting.
Readers never can never miss a beat, not once did I find myself lost or confused, having such awesome storylines kept me me invested and made each section memorable. This is an episodic style book and the authors constantly remind you and hint about the bigger picture and I am excited to see where they are going with the whole series. I spent half my time guessing each characters involvement and how they are connected or related to people 50 years down the line. The series exists to share effective and readable horror fiction in many shapes and forms, from eerie, mild and borderline horror to graphic violence, ghosts and terror.
The pacing in the book is rather fast, with each section being a few pages at a time. I love the fact that it is both brief and detailed, always leaving the reader wondering. The order of events is all over the place but that is sort of the point, having many different time periods and variations of characters may sound confusing but RF & AW have spent a lot of time putting each section in its place for maximum enjoyment. There seems to be a frustrating lack of control across all the storylines, with ghastly and unexplainable scenarios leaking into everyone's lives and part of the attraction for me here is trying to figure out the mystery and solve the problems. If you love horror fiction then you will love this, there are many different styles used within these pages and I say it quite a lot with books like this but there really is something for everyone.
Every character has their own problems and being a episodic series, none of the stories have been resolved yet which for me is frustrating as I love knowing what is going to happen so I am certainly going to check out Book 3 to carry on with the chaos surrounding this amazing bunch of characters. I don't have any poignant issues with this series, I am really impressed actually as I can usually find issues with everything. Honestly, Onyx Webb is a unique, troubled and fascinating character. Young Declan and Katherine are inspiring characters who just want the evil people gone and to protect those who need it. Koda is a rich boy being pulled back into reality by those around him, being haunted causes him to lose more control than ever and maybe it is only the dead that can help him.
The format is spot on, I read this book in a few hours which is perfect for me. The authors style really sits well with me, quick and impactful, but with a whole world being unveiled by each characters actions and choices. Awesome and great fun. Overall I would recommend everyone to invest time in this series, it has already got great attention on Goodreads and it is well deserved. The content is great, it has a satisfying and unique style and it is an outstanding contribution to the horror genre.
February 13, 2016
I’m not even sure where to begin when talking about Onyx Webb:Book Two by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz. This book isn’t like other books, it’s a paranormal soap opera that includes three stories in different time periods which are all connected. The word Webb in the title is quite fitting because this series is a little like a spider’s web of different stories and genres including: Romance, horror, mystery and drama. There is a lot going on and it’s fun figuring out how it’s all woven together.
The main story here is about Onyx Webb, in this book its the 1930’s and she is moving all over the country with her husband Ulrich. Onyx doesn’t know it but Ulrich has a secret and Onyx is in danger. We also have story going on at the Open Arms Orphanage where Declan Mulvaney and best friend Tommy Bilazzo have to put up with nuns and a priest who are making life hard for them. The third story takes place in 2010 and follows Koda Mulvaney as he tries to find out who the ghost girl he keeps seeing in the mirror is.
I think this is a hard book to talk about because if I talk to much about the story it will spoil it. There is no beginning, middle or end, its part of a series and it just keeps going. What I think makes this book good is the characters, who are all fascinating. Even the characters who are considered bad have their good points and come across as realistic. For instance Onyx’s husband Ulrich is a snake in the grass and is doing things behind Onyx’s back but at times we see him show compassion towards Onyx at times and he comes across as sympathetic. Make no mistake Ulrich is not a good person and one of my favorite parts was in Onyx’s journal when she admits she made a mistake in marrying Ulrich but she felt she had to because she was afraid of being alone.
I really enjoy how the story of Onyx is being told, we see her as a child, then as a married woman but we also hear her thoughts thanks to her journal which was written by her as a ghost. So we are left to wonder how did Onyx die and how is she writing in a diary when she is dead? Also in this book I liked the story of Declan and Tommy in the orphanage and what happens to them after the orphanage. There is a scene in a theater with the two boys that was really hard to read.
Another thing I liked in this book was the introduction of two paranormal investigators with a TV series and that part of the story takes place in Lily Dale which is a real place where several spiritual mediums live. I liked how the authors used certain locations to tell the story such as an old amusement park in Chicago and a theater in the 1930’s. This is an interesting book to say the least and if you read and liked the first book you will like this one too as it gets deeper into the characters. Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton have written a series that is complex, easy to read and a lot of fun. I would love to know what their writing process is like on this series.
The main story here is about Onyx Webb, in this book its the 1930’s and she is moving all over the country with her husband Ulrich. Onyx doesn’t know it but Ulrich has a secret and Onyx is in danger. We also have story going on at the Open Arms Orphanage where Declan Mulvaney and best friend Tommy Bilazzo have to put up with nuns and a priest who are making life hard for them. The third story takes place in 2010 and follows Koda Mulvaney as he tries to find out who the ghost girl he keeps seeing in the mirror is.
I think this is a hard book to talk about because if I talk to much about the story it will spoil it. There is no beginning, middle or end, its part of a series and it just keeps going. What I think makes this book good is the characters, who are all fascinating. Even the characters who are considered bad have their good points and come across as realistic. For instance Onyx’s husband Ulrich is a snake in the grass and is doing things behind Onyx’s back but at times we see him show compassion towards Onyx at times and he comes across as sympathetic. Make no mistake Ulrich is not a good person and one of my favorite parts was in Onyx’s journal when she admits she made a mistake in marrying Ulrich but she felt she had to because she was afraid of being alone.
I really enjoy how the story of Onyx is being told, we see her as a child, then as a married woman but we also hear her thoughts thanks to her journal which was written by her as a ghost. So we are left to wonder how did Onyx die and how is she writing in a diary when she is dead? Also in this book I liked the story of Declan and Tommy in the orphanage and what happens to them after the orphanage. There is a scene in a theater with the two boys that was really hard to read.
Another thing I liked in this book was the introduction of two paranormal investigators with a TV series and that part of the story takes place in Lily Dale which is a real place where several spiritual mediums live. I liked how the authors used certain locations to tell the story such as an old amusement park in Chicago and a theater in the 1930’s. This is an interesting book to say the least and if you read and liked the first book you will like this one too as it gets deeper into the characters. Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton have written a series that is complex, easy to read and a lot of fun. I would love to know what their writing process is like on this series.
October 24, 2015
ONYX WEBB: BOOK TWO: EPISODES 4, 5 & 6 picks up immediately after the events of BOOK ONE; This is actually a very long serialized novel, akin to Stephen King's THE GREEN MILE, that will ultimately comprise 10 books and over 2,000 pages. As in the first installment, it constantly switches time periods; from the mid-1930s, the 1980s and 2010. It begins again with a section narrated by Onyx, as a ghost in 2010. The three main threads established in book one begin to converge as we get some strong hints to the relationship between Onyx and at least one of the other two main character/families in the novel.
We get a lot more of Onyx in BOOK TWO: EPISODES 4, 5 & 6. Onyx is now all grown up and has, against her father's wishes, run off with Ulrich Schröder at the end of BOOK ONE. Ulrich has gotten himself into some trouble and is now on the run with Onyx in tow. Daddy was right, and Ulrich is NOT the kind of guy that you want anywhere near your daughter, but, well that's how life goes sometimes. Onyx has turned onto a beautiful, trusting woman who is also a fantastically talented painter, blindly in love with Ulrich.
The founder of the Mulvaney dynasty, Declan, is an orphan in a church run orphanage, where things are, shall we say, no bed of roses. One of the connections between threads is revealed in his story, that also takes up a substantial portion of the story, both in the 1930s and 2010. The story of Koda and Dane continues and gets complicated and a ghost in the story is introduced.
And then there are Juniper and Quinn, and his Quinn's best friend, Wayne, in the late 1970s and 1980s the latter of whom finds himself in some serious trouble.
Amy more would be bad spoilers and I want to avoid that at all costs. I raved about the first installment , ONYX WEBB: BOOK ONE: EPISODES 1, 2 & 3 with a five star review. This one is even better and I am completely hooked. I am repeating myself when I say that the writing and pacing are terrific and that all the main characters are very well drawn and realistic Some are very likable and some not.
Highly recommended but needless to say, you MUST read part one first.
J.M. Tepper
July 21, 2016
We are now in the second book (episodes 4-6) of the supernatural and mysterious series ‘Onyx Webb’. It picks up from where book one left off. To get a feel for the characters and to understand the flow of events you will have to start at the beginning. Failure to do so will leave you feeling confused and disoriented.
The story spans three different time periods. It features a variety of characters from different walks of life within each of these periods. In the prequel, it was evident that there was some connection between the characters from the different time periods. What was not evident, however, was the manner in which they were connected. In this installment, the connections became much clearer.
I found this installment to be just as entertaining, intriguing and riveting as the prequel. My curiosity has been further peaked, and I am eager to know who is the girl in the mirror. What is her connection to Koda Mulvaney? Is she real or just a manifestation of his dreams? I am intrigued by the events of Onyx’s life. She has such a bright future before her, but her husband Ulrich is determined to snuff it out. Will he succeed in his diabolical plan? Then there is Juniper Kole, who has mysteriously disappeared. Will the truth be revealed and justice served or will an innocent man pay for a crime he knows nothing about?
I was taken on a journey that was not only exciting but was also mysterious and suspenseful. It gave me enough to whet my appetite but left me craving for more. Indicative of its title, the story weaved a web of intrigue. This episode is a bit more on the darker and creepier side. There were strange events that had me thinking ‘What the Hell’!
The writing was impeccable. I felt as if I was present as the events unfolded. It all seemed so real. The story was well paced and there was never a dull moment.
Onyx Webb (2) is the type of story that will stay with you as you eagerly await the next installment. If you want to be taken on a supernatural and mysterious ride, then you need to look no further. This series, which is highly addictive will give you that and more.
The story spans three different time periods. It features a variety of characters from different walks of life within each of these periods. In the prequel, it was evident that there was some connection between the characters from the different time periods. What was not evident, however, was the manner in which they were connected. In this installment, the connections became much clearer.
I found this installment to be just as entertaining, intriguing and riveting as the prequel. My curiosity has been further peaked, and I am eager to know who is the girl in the mirror. What is her connection to Koda Mulvaney? Is she real or just a manifestation of his dreams? I am intrigued by the events of Onyx’s life. She has such a bright future before her, but her husband Ulrich is determined to snuff it out. Will he succeed in his diabolical plan? Then there is Juniper Kole, who has mysteriously disappeared. Will the truth be revealed and justice served or will an innocent man pay for a crime he knows nothing about?
I was taken on a journey that was not only exciting but was also mysterious and suspenseful. It gave me enough to whet my appetite but left me craving for more. Indicative of its title, the story weaved a web of intrigue. This episode is a bit more on the darker and creepier side. There were strange events that had me thinking ‘What the Hell’!
The writing was impeccable. I felt as if I was present as the events unfolded. It all seemed so real. The story was well paced and there was never a dull moment.
Onyx Webb (2) is the type of story that will stay with you as you eagerly await the next installment. If you want to be taken on a supernatural and mysterious ride, then you need to look no further. This series, which is highly addictive will give you that and more.
July 8, 2017
Review to come...
Where to begin. I don't even know.
We see what happens after Juniper Cole goes missing in the 70s and her brother's best friend finds himself in trouble with the law....
In the 30s with Declan Mulvaney and his friend Tommy Bilazzo tries to survive in the Open Arms Orphanage with suspicious characters who are suppose to "care" for them.
Koda Mulvaney, Declan's grandson in the 2010s trying to find the mystery girl he saw in the mirror.
With Onyx and her husband Ulrich Schroeder who has secrets of his own that can and will kill her.
I am so glad that I bought Onyx Webb: Book One when it was free because it was the best decision I made.
Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz have crafted an amazing story with a great cast of characters in varying time periods who are all connected in a way that will not be fully revealed until the end.
Onyx Webb has everything that you could want; love, murder, mystery, death, paranormal, religion, etc.
I cannot stop reading them. They go by like little episodes in a tv show. Both authors have said that Onyx Webb is like American Horror Story.
If any of you have seen the show, comparing this book series to the tv show is on point. I need to know what happens to these characters, where their story takes them, and how are they all connected.
Where to begin. I don't even know.
We see what happens after Juniper Cole goes missing in the 70s and her brother's best friend finds himself in trouble with the law....
In the 30s with Declan Mulvaney and his friend Tommy Bilazzo tries to survive in the Open Arms Orphanage with suspicious characters who are suppose to "care" for them.
Koda Mulvaney, Declan's grandson in the 2010s trying to find the mystery girl he saw in the mirror.
With Onyx and her husband Ulrich Schroeder who has secrets of his own that can and will kill her.
I am so glad that I bought Onyx Webb: Book One when it was free because it was the best decision I made.
Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz have crafted an amazing story with a great cast of characters in varying time periods who are all connected in a way that will not be fully revealed until the end.
Onyx Webb has everything that you could want; love, murder, mystery, death, paranormal, religion, etc.
I cannot stop reading them. They go by like little episodes in a tv show. Both authors have said that Onyx Webb is like American Horror Story.
If any of you have seen the show, comparing this book series to the tv show is on point. I need to know what happens to these characters, where their story takes them, and how are they all connected.
October 1, 2015
Four concurrent stories start, by the end there were only three: Koda, Declan and Tommy, Onyx and her husband. The fourth story I suspect is not really the end, but rather hanging in limbo as the three progress forward into the planned timeline.
The mystery deepens in Book 2, with more questions than answers, but it kept me reading. I was trying to suss out some hints, so far I have my theories. I still wonder who is the mysterious 'ghost' in the mirror. I do think that the authors are misleading the readers, and I am trying not to fall for it.
To read this one, first you have to read Onyx Webb Book 1, so you can start wondering who goes where. Everyone is in the book for a reason, it is the reason why I kept reading, trying to find a connection of sorts.
Not a book for youngsters, it might not be as violent as some books that I have read, it certainly does have adult elements that would be hard for a parent to explain. If you are a fan of paranormal mysteries, this is one that you cannot afford to miss.
The mystery deepens in Book 2, with more questions than answers, but it kept me reading. I was trying to suss out some hints, so far I have my theories. I still wonder who is the mysterious 'ghost' in the mirror. I do think that the authors are misleading the readers, and I am trying not to fall for it.
To read this one, first you have to read Onyx Webb Book 1, so you can start wondering who goes where. Everyone is in the book for a reason, it is the reason why I kept reading, trying to find a connection of sorts.
Not a book for youngsters, it might not be as violent as some books that I have read, it certainly does have adult elements that would be hard for a parent to explain. If you are a fan of paranormal mysteries, this is one that you cannot afford to miss.
May 13, 2016
This series has me entirely wrapped up in it! Onyx Webb is one of those series where you are following along and all the lines are almost intersecting but not quite enough so you feel like the answers are just out of reach. Normally, I would be annoyed with this, but in this case, I absolutely love it.
The authors really have woven a web of story. Just when I think I’m about to figure out what is really going on, it’s snatched away. Over the course of the series, I have really become attached to the characters and their world. Onyx has my heart in knots for her. I just want to shake her and tell her NO!
This series continues to be unpredictable in the best possible ways. The story has my full attention from the beginning to the end and I’m almost salivating to get the next book. It’s exciting, intriguing, and is just one of those books you don’t want to put down.
I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good ghost story where you are kept on your toes and the authors don’t give all the secrets away right in the beginning.
The authors really have woven a web of story. Just when I think I’m about to figure out what is really going on, it’s snatched away. Over the course of the series, I have really become attached to the characters and their world. Onyx has my heart in knots for her. I just want to shake her and tell her NO!
This series continues to be unpredictable in the best possible ways. The story has my full attention from the beginning to the end and I’m almost salivating to get the next book. It’s exciting, intriguing, and is just one of those books you don’t want to put down.
I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good ghost story where you are kept on your toes and the authors don’t give all the secrets away right in the beginning.
April 27, 2017
I would like to express my sincere irritation at not being able to put this book down. I cannot count how many times I attempted to end with a chapter only to go on with reading the next. My family is about to send a search party.
On a more serious note, I am hooked on this series. I continue to be impressed with the way that Waltz and Fenton integrate new, colorful characters that stay with the reader (even after they're dead!). Not only that, but the authors begin to show that they are willing to kill their darlings. I love all of the characters and their different stories. I never once grew bored and wished to be on a different chapter.
The story starts connecting the pieces together while at the same time branching out into something far more complicated. Just when you think you have everything figured it, the story gets more tangled. I admit I've already finished the book after this before I could get to this review because I just can't get enough!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
On a more serious note, I am hooked on this series. I continue to be impressed with the way that Waltz and Fenton integrate new, colorful characters that stay with the reader (even after they're dead!). Not only that, but the authors begin to show that they are willing to kill their darlings. I love all of the characters and their different stories. I never once grew bored and wished to be on a different chapter.
The story starts connecting the pieces together while at the same time branching out into something far more complicated. Just when you think you have everything figured it, the story gets more tangled. I admit I've already finished the book after this before I could get to this review because I just can't get enough!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 17, 2015
Onyx Webb Book 2 offers so much to readers. Suspense is so thick readers will go crazy with what will happen next as they follow each of the intersting characters. The characters pop out from the pages and create an air of drama and adventure that will keep readers turing the pages. So many different lives are beautifully woven and created by Richard Penton and Andrea Waltz. Book 2 brings readers closer to the end and heightens readers intrigue and interest for the next installment by these talented writers. It's amazing what authors can create when working together. I can see Onyx Webb being on TV. This series ranges for readers of all genres. Suspense, thrillers, romance, and even those who like historical fiction reads will love reading Onyx Webb book 2 episodes 4-5-6. I loved reading this novel and look forward to reading future works by both Richard Penton and Andrea Waltz. Overall, I highly recommend reading this brilliantly well-written series.
December 14, 2015
I feel so privileged to have been gifted a copy of “Onyx Webb Book 2” by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz (thanks, Andrea!). There are so few series out there that have absolutely captured my attention. Referring to my original comments on book 1, I’m going to repeat myself here. This is a delightful “webb” of intelligently-crafted characters, dialogue and imagery. I don’t think there’s a single item in this series that wasn’t/isn’t carefully thought out to the delight of readers. As the story (stories) progresses, it has taken the decided shape of a soap opera, but one that is more reminiscent of a paranormal “Soap” meets “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, than “General Hospital”.
If you are looking for intelligent writing and something that will hold your attention and ignite your imagination, then the Onxy Webb series is for you. Its brilliance cannot be overshadowed by death but then again, death isn’t the end.
If you are looking for intelligent writing and something that will hold your attention and ignite your imagination, then the Onxy Webb series is for you. Its brilliance cannot be overshadowed by death but then again, death isn’t the end.
April 29, 2018
Another great story from the wonderful Ms. Waltz and Mr. Fenton that continues the beautifully crafted worlds of multiple, well-defined characters including the gorgeous Onyx Webb. The authors do a great job continuing the stories and answering the questions that the readers were left with after reading Book 1.
I really love how everything is starting to connect and I feel it's perfectly executed... (More via website)
November 17, 2015
I really enjoyed this 2nd book.I like the new characters added,I must read the next in the series,so many questions unanswered.I will order it today.I would have gone out last night at midnight upon finishing if I had known of any all night bookstore selling book #3.
September 4, 2016
I admit - I'm hooked.
These are not perfect books, but they get 4 stars just because they are fun, fun, fun.
I never knew anyone who even remembers "Life in a Northern Town" by Dream Academy, let alone loves it like I do. That was cool. Thanks for making me feel relevant.
These are not perfect books, but they get 4 stars just because they are fun, fun, fun.
I never knew anyone who even remembers "Life in a Northern Town" by Dream Academy, let alone loves it like I do. That was cool. Thanks for making me feel relevant.
April 30, 2016
Connections are getting clearer, no way out now, on to book 3....great series so far!
June 1, 2016
I am so in love with these books.
March 19, 2017
There are four things you need to know about this book. You really should read Book One first or Book Two won't have much meaning for you. If you read Book One, you will NEED to read this book. If you read this book, you will NEED to read Book Three. You won't be able to put the Onyx books down. In Book Two, the webs that weave the characters together start to tighten, and you begin to see how everything in this series is connected. Without spoiling the story I'll say - highly readable, developed characters, and plot twists galore. Dig in!
September 7, 2018
So as I said in my review of Book 1, sometimes you just can't put a book down until it is done. I was like a drug addict going through withdrawals all day waiting until bed time to pick up this book and start it. It did not disappoint. It was even better then Book 1 because the characters are starting to merge into the story line. I am a big fan of this series so far...……...OMG...…..I do not have book 3 to start reading tonight. Now what? SHIT!!!
January 26, 2018
The phrase on the backs of these books "Get Tangled" could not be more appropriate. These books are dark, twisted, haunting but more than that I find myself unable to put them down. I just have to know what is going to happen next. Fully tangled in Onyx Webb. Although I also feel the need to read something cheerful or happy in between books.
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