Motherless Soul
Emily Vinson's entire life was impacted by the loss of her mother when she was 2 years old. At 82 Emily contacts a hypnotist hoping to draw out hidden memories and discover as much as possible about the short time she spent with the woman who gave her life. Glen Wiley, the hypnotist, teaches her more about herself than she had expected. He helps her bring out memories of many past lives, including an experience that took place on a smoke filled battlefield. All of Emily's lives have had the same tragic event, the loss of her mother at a young age. Her soul is caught in what Glen calls circularity, meaning that the tragedy will occur again and again unless she can break the pattern. She and Glen must revisit her past lives and use what they learn to find the other souls who are part of the circle. They must use the past to change the future. Emily's stubborn desire to know her mother is realized in intricate and unsettling ways no one could have imagined possible.
Book Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha1VCyv9y54The Story Behind This Book
This is a story about people trying to predict and prevent a future tragedy by looking at events that occurred in past lives. I like to call it a "Who will do it" as opposed to a "Who done it" mystery. Much of the novel is set during the civil war. That period is particularly interesting to me because my great-grandfather fought for the Union. He won the medal of honor and wrote an autobiography detailing his adventures. He's not in the book, but I like to think his spirit is with it.