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Edge of the Rift: The Search for Jewel Island (The Rift Walker Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by R.N. Jackson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

If Esta wants to find her father, she may have to save reality first.


A book of multi-dimensions, demonic forces and a whole new way of thinking about... everything.

1984: Richard Brown went missing just days after becoming obsessed with Gatley House: a derelict building at the edge of town with a grisly past.

Two years later, his troubled daughter, Esta Brown, finally summons the courage to follow her father after spending almost every day staring at the old place, wondering what he'd discovered.

But as the truth about Gatley House slowly emerges, it reveals secrets and sinister dark forces that will make her question everything she thinks she knows about her father, her own identity, and even the very nature of reality itself.

As the Rift opens, Esta stands at the edge of another dimension. Will she reunite with her father, or is she about to unleash ancient forces she can't hope to control?

If you love reality-bending tales like the show 'Stranger Things' or 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman, then you'll love this mind-blowing novel!

A "Brilliantly imaginative" fantasy adventure series inspired by eastern mythology.

Dive into Edge of the Rift and join Esta on a breath-taking adventure that challenges beliefs, ignites the imagination, and opens the door to a world beyond our own.

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***** NAIL-BITING, EXHILARATING SUPERNATURAL WRITING AT ITS BEST: David Banks: author of "Doctor Who: Cybermen"

***** A gripping, exciting page turner of a mystery, fantasy story and an exploration of the nature of reality: Amazon Reviewer

***** A really wonderful engaging book, full of rich Tibetan Buddhist mythology, and impossible to put down, I look forward to reading the sequel! Thomas Straughan.

**** Part ghost story, part mystery, part urban fantasy, and full on page turner! This one reels readers in from the opening lines. Kit Trzebunia author of The Gatherer

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully written, fast-paced adventure with an eye for 80’s nostalgia and eastern mysticism: Amazon Reviewer

The journey to the Rift awaits. Are you ready to take the leap?

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***** NAIL-BITING, EXHILARATING SUPERNATURAL WRITING AT ITS BEST: David Banks: author of "Doctor Who: Cybermen"


**** Part ghost story, part mystery, part urban fantasy, and full on page turner! This one reels readers in from the opening lines. Kit Trzebunia author of The Gatherer


***** A gripping, exciting page turner of a mystery, fantasy story and an exploration of the nature of reality: Amazon Reviewer


***** A really wonderful engaging book, full of rich Tibetan Buddhist mythology, and impossible to put down, I look forward to reading the sequel! Thomas Straughan.


5 out of 5 stars A wonderfully written, fast-paced adventure with an eye for 80's nostalgia and eastern mysticism: Amazon Reviewer


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CMMN52QV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Burning House Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 417 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1738458417
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Rift Walker Trilogy
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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R.N. Jackson has travelled the length and breadth of the Indian Subcontinent, solo-walked from Paris to the Dordogne where he was saved from kidnap by a bare-knuckle fighter working for the mafia.

He has led expeditions to India, the Himalayas, Thailand and Japan.

Recently he has discovered the theatre. Both acting on stage, recently appearing in: Blood Brothers, And Then There Were None, Blackadder, Blue Remembered Hills. In 2024 he will be directing Frankenstein.

His day job involves managing the Religion and Philosophy department at one of the UK’s leading independent schools.

He has an amazing wife and three talented children.

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  • David Hunt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of the Rift
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    A key book in is trilogy!
    An awesome read - US readers check it out!
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  • Kit Trzebunia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Part ghost story, part mystery, part urban fantasy, and full on page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    I had the privilege of receiving an ARC through Reedsy Discovery. This review reflects my honest opinion as a reader.

    “Not since what happened to Charlie.” This is the chilling first reference to Charlie Bullock in Chapter 2 (titled “The Murder House”). It takes nearly half the book to find out what did happen to her, and this tactic absolutely works. R. N. Jackson reels readers in with a rapid-fire sequence of events like the click of dominoes falling in a line.

    Esta Brown is a troubled teen with a terrible temper, which is unsurprising given that two years ago her father disappeared without a trace, shattering her world. Hers is a small one, so it’s also unremarkable that everyone seems to have something to say about Esta or her dad, and it’s frequently derogatory.

    Stories have sprung up around the abandoned Gatley House, but what draws Esta is the knowledge that it somehow interested her dad. When she plucks up the courage to sneak in, it’s about as hair-raising an experience as fear and darkness could conjure, but she’s not the only one unable to chalk it all up to adrenaline—and things get weirder from there. Though the book starts with a ghost story vibe, it quickly morphs into a fantasy adventure involving Tibetan-inspired temples, complete with robed monks and screaming demons. Here Esta finds mysteries tied inexplicably to those that already trouble her.

    This wild adventure keeps readers turning pages to find answers. Within the story, Esta is doing the same, because at the core of everything is her determination to reunite with the father who failed her—who left her feeling like she failed him. Jackson may have been through an impressive array of his own adventures, but he also has a good grasp on people. His teen characters struggle appropriately with identity, each in their own way; and the adults, seen mostly through Esta’s eyes, make up a varied, nuanced sketch.

    The story winds around a bit, giving misfit Esta time to chew on her pain—and to discover unlikely aid from a small scattering of people willing to seriously consider the idea that she is not, in fact, insane. Ultimately, it’s as much about Esta finding herself as it is about finding a way to save the world. So much of the story, like life, is about choices: what we do with them, and who that makes us.

    In the end, Esta finds peace… And the reader finds the promise of more adventure to come.
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  • julia berkolds
    5.0 out of 5 stars very enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I liked this book read it with my book club will definitely be reading the next ones in the series
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  • JAC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read,
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    It was an easy read and and a bit of a page turner. Read it within the week.
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  • Stuart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing - an unusual fantasy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great writing. Different from the usual fantasy novel.
    This is a great page turner. The first chapter grabbed me from the start. It’s a tense, twisty-turny fantasy adventure with lots of cliffhangers and unusual surprises. The main characters are really interesting. Esta, whose story it is, is an unruly, chaotic girl whose dry sense of humour helps her cope with her anger with the world. She’s a reluctant ‘risk taker’ in an 80s world - no mobiles, no social media - who skids into a completely alien world full of ancient monks and supernatural beings. What happens in one world is reflected in the other. If one is threatened so is the other. Esta was destined to be the bridge between them and she‘s appalled when she discovers how crucial she is to both.
    What I wasn’t expecting was the ancient philosophy that she’s exposed to as she meets her challenges. I found the old monk - who sees who she really is - fascinating. He tries to get her to understand that there are more ways of seeing ‘reality’ than she thinks. Her growing understanding is crucial to the story and provides some laugh out loud moments as she grapples with new ideas. It’s thought provoking and made me want to find out more about eastern thinking.
    The ending (which I won’t give away) is as good as the beginning. I ‘m really glad that this is the first book of three and I’m now impatient for book number two!
    It’s so visual and vivid, I’d love to see it made into a film.
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  • Tony J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars an original take on the fantasy adventure genre
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Rivetting read, tackling ideas about identity, searching for "truth" & what lies behind the surfaces of life, all in a fantasy adventure format - quite an achievement. Aimed at younger readers but it works on many levels so can appeal to a wide audience.
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