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Bandun Gate: A dark tale of fiendish hauntings based on true events Kindle Edition

by Miriam Van Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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Ghosts and demons are very different creatures, but sometimes they keep company…

When I wrote a book about Hell, I never dreamed the demons would come after me.

Now, two decades later, dark spirits I had unwittingly riled have descended on Charleston, South Carolina, intent on revenge. Led by the malignant spirit of an executed murderess, the unholy alliance has set its sights on my only daughter, Abby.

Will help from an exorcist, a former cult member, a root doctor, and other preternatural sources be enough to stop the evil? Or will saving my family require a blood sacrifice?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KYFZT7Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ darkstroke books (January 31, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3288 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Miriam Van Scott

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Miriam Van Scott's books include Encyclopedia of Hell and Encyclopedia of Heaven (Macmillan,) Song of Old: An Advent Calendar for the Spirit, and the Shakespeare Goes Pop! series. She has also done projects for The History Channel, ABC World News, The Learning Channel, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Gannett, ABC's 20/20, Paramount Entertainment Group, Media General Cable, SyFy and others.

Van Scott's debut novel - BANDUN GATE - is a fact-inspired horror story about the vengeful spirit of an executed murderess determined to steal a new body to 'wear,' opposed by an alliance featuring an exorcist, a former cult member, a Gullah root worker and other paranormal aficionados. The book was inspired by true events, including a kidnapping, Van Scott's discovery of a haunted site, and reports of a local woman considered so evil no cemetery would accept her body for burial.

Her children's book Boomer's Criss-Cross Christmas features vibrant illustrations and fascinating information on Christmas traditions from cultures around the globe, as a white kangaroo leads a world-wide search for the spirit of the holiday. The project was featured as a women in business "Success Story" on CNBC's The Suze Orman Show.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Ruth
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book full of twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
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I can only give it 5 stars, deserves more. This is a great book. It takes you on an adventure that you cant stop reading. You have to know what comes next. It is very well written and easy to follow. I highly recommend you get this book. I hope hope hope that they make it into a movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and eerie story
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
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I didn’t want to put it down but was worried if I read it before bed I’d have nightmares! Great story, well written. I was never sure what was coming next!
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john frye
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book about ghosts and evil in the Low Country
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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Great book with a strong story about what a parent will do to save a child. Great descriptions of Charleston SC and the low country. It is a quick breezy read, with engaging characters and strong finish
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Laurie F
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ghost story
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
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Tight writing, very descriptive but not for the faint of heart. Very interesting story but it does make you wonder what is true and what is not? Lots of great detail about the ghosts of Charleston!
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Jessie McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Scared the Crap Out of Me
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
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First of all, I would like to say that the cover is really cool.

The book is literally what nightmares are made of. I love the historical aspect of the book as well, along with the way that the ending works out!
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raechel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! I couldn’t put it down!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
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This was an amazing read!! Once I opened it and started reading I had to finish it !! Such a talented author!! Going to check out her other books immediately!!
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Maggie Claypool
4.0 out of 5 stars Vivid, horrifying descriptions!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
Have you ever been warned to eschew Ouija boards, seances and Tarot cards because you don’t want to attract the attention of dark beings? In her book, Bandun Gate, author Miriam Van Scott imagines the terrifying impacts of attracting that unwanted attention.

It starts with her fascination with a haunting structure called Bandun Gate. She’s warned by a member of the Gullah community to stay away, but she ignores the warning and takes her daughter Abby to see it. Inadvertently during that visit, Abby invites a haint (a malevolent spirit) to come with her. From there the terror begins.

If you are looking for a simple ghost story, do not read Bandun Gate! This is horror on a deeper level, involving occult subjects.

If you’re looking for occult horror, this is the book for you! It is expertly written; the descriptions within it are vivid and stick with you – both the descriptions of Charleston and the surrounding low country and horror aspects of the tale. I could not read it at night for fear of nightmares! Miriam Van Scott is a master at her craft!
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RR
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, easy to read, kept my interest!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
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Really liked the way bits of Charleston history were used, real locations described, and the information on Gullah traditions. Appreciated the author's :reality check" at the end.
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lad1268
5.0 out of 5 stars Helluva Good Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2022
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Ok, so I was drawn to this book by the fantastic cover art, but what filled the pages did not disappoint. Stories that centre on people's beliefs can be difficult to tell well, but this is a skillfully woven tale. One thing I liked a lot about it is perhaps best explained by comparison to the original Jaws movie, in which you don't actually see the shark a lot. This increases the suspense, because the menace is ever present.

If you enjoy a dally with the preternatural, I would thoroughly recommend Bandun Gate.
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Rachel Jay
4.0 out of 5 stars Original read, compelling.
Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2022
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I enjoyed the premise of this book. The intriguing way the two worlds collided.
I feel it was well researched. As well as being a fantastic story, I learnt a lot about a very specific supernatural belief system. I really enjoyed the experience.
Well written, fast paced.
I loved it. Would like to read more from this author.
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W Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Scarily frightening story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2022
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Truly well written book full of twists and turns. If I could have read it from behind my finger peeking through I might have. Dark and thought provoking. If you enjoy all things paranormal then this book is for you.
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