Fiction with Supernatural Elements

Afloat by Erin Healy

Vance Nolan has a vision for spectacular low cost housing on the water.  He has partnered with  investorTony Dean to make his dream come true.  Danielle, Tony’s assistant, and her 5 year old son, Simeon, and the other residents are happy with their life in the floating condos.  But things are not what they seem.    Zeke, Vance’s friend and mentor, comes to warn him of impending danger.  Nevertheless, something goes terribly wrong and many of the residents and workers are caught in the middle of a desperate situation.    Vance relies on his mentor’s word that he must stay and that those who stay with him will be safe.  With the world falling down around them, he must try to convince the others to remain there with him rather than trying to reach land.  Danielle is torn between staying with Vance or going with Tony.  Will Tony be able to keep her safe, or will Vance be the one she should trust?  And just what are those silver lights floating beneath the condo? 

I have read several of Erin Healy’s novels and enjoyed them.  This one was no exception. It was fast-paced and led me deeper into the story with every chapter.  Her characters are realistically drawn.  The plot contains an element of the supernatural.    In ways, this one reminded me of Tedd Dekker’s novels.  I enjoyed the novelty of the setting, the plot and the way she delved into her characters’ motives.  Readers who enjoy a good plot laced with some supernatural elements, along with well-fleshed out characters will enjoy this book.  I am grateful to Thomas Nelson for the free e-book and this is my honest review.