I’ve enjoyed reading Teri Polen‘s blog for a while now and when I saw the image of her latest book cover, The Power of Three, it really caught my eye. I then read the blurb and knew I was going to love the book. Here’s a bit about the book:
Yesterday, a curse. Today, an inheritance. Tomorrow…may never come.
Beck Teller’s family bounced from one rental to another his entire life. When his father inherits an ancestral home, he and his siblings are thrilled to finally settle down, especially somewhere his family has roots. And those roots run deep—right to the on-site family cemetery where tombstone dates prove too many members met untimely fates.
When Beck and his two brothers begin experiencing inexplicable things, they grasp for practical explanations. Then their little sister gets a warning from beyond the grave, and the time for rationalizing is over. They pledge to protect their family and set out to identify the source of the danger and a means to defeat it.
They never expected to discover their house is haunted by a vengeful spirit who has vowed to destroy every descendant in the Teller line.
Centuries earlier, three Teller brothers battled the evil entity. Since then, her wrath has caused generations of suffering and untimely deaths. Now, three more Teller brothers will stand against this wicked being. But this time, the curse must be broken. If they win the final fight, they’ll banish the malevolent force forever. But if they lose, their family line ends…and they unleash hell on Earth.
I’m sure you can see now why I was hooked. And the book didn’t disappoint. Here’s my review:
One of my favourite things about this book is the characters. I took to the main protagonist, Beck, straight away. Teri has captured his character perfectly and I loved the banter between him and his two brothers. And then add in the cute little sister, Harper, and you’ve got a family you’re invested in and care for.
I thought the concept for the book was so interesting and I liked the way the story builds, with more about the Tellers’ background coming to light as well as the eerie encounters.
It’s a real story of good vs evil. As well as creating characters we connect with, Teri can write a mean baddie! I couldn’t see how they could be overcome, which kept me on the edge of my seat.
I’m not going to give anything away, but I thoroughly recommend The Power of Three. A real rollercoaster of a ride.
Esther Chilton 
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