A Highlander Short & Series Introduction (The Ghosts of Culloden Moor Book 1)

Brilliant! The author's talent was obvious from the very start of this introduction to the series. Her words transported me back to Scotland and I couldn't be more grateful and happy to find such a talented storyteller and compelling series of stories to read.

Found this story very "feel good" and uplifting. It is a great way to make such a horrific place have 79 happy endings, at least this is the hoped for intention.
Stories are lite and entertaining from the perspective of how ghosts react to a wee witchling!

This is very interesting for people (like myself) who are interested in Scottish history and ghostly time travel! However the writing leaves a lot to be desired and the subject seems to be overdone lately. Easy read and mildly entertaining!

Didn't pay attention to authors name and assumed it was written by Diana Gabaldon. Noticed difference in writing style immediately and confirmed author was NOT Gabaldon. Did finish the book but won't buy anymore by this author. Just wasn't the same quality of writing.

This is a great introduction. And that's exactly what it is. It's a short story that lays the foundation for future books on each of the ghosts. I was hooked with the intro so just bought Book 2. Just beware, it will leave you wanting more.

Hard to rate this book with just the choices given as it's a VERY short story. It's the introduction to the series which evidently goes into the lives of the "ghosts". However, it was interesting enough to catch my imagination and I've bought the first book in the series to see exactly what and where the story goes.

Sorry to say it was presented as a book therefore a falsehood. Such a gimmick now not interested. Actually your characters didn't grab me into wanting to know anything further about their past lives or current situation.

I totally fail to understand any writer who takes what should be maybe a first chapter in a honest to goodness book, writes it poorly, and then sells it as a novella. Perhaps she should look up the meaning of that word. This is likely a sad way for an author who is not capable of completing a whole book at one time to get more money. If she charges $.99 each volume and there are 79 stories to tell....well you get my point.

That being said, the writing here is terrible. I happen to be quite familiar with Scotland's history so I know about Culloden and the politics that created the battle fought there. But if someone who knows nothing about this tries to understand what the author is talking about they will have basically no idea of what is going on. References are made to the historical facts and people with no explanation at all. Some child/woman comes to the field.....which is never explained as a battle ground just a few minor hints given. She sees what one assumes is a group of men who are haunting there. No names, just numbers. Why? Why would anyone forget their name even if they had been dead for a couple of centuries? That's not even a plausible scenario in a paranormal situation. No explanation why, no explanation who they were, nothing except eventually being told they want revenge on someone....no explanation for the need for that revenge either. Child grows up comes back and wants to send these spirits somewhere: heaven, hell, Taco Bell...who knows. Thus ends the book. What?? Writers who assume readers are in their heads and understand what they are thinking without expressing this in their writing need to go back to basic writing class. If you don't put it on the page, believe me the reader doesn't stand a chance of understanding. This writer is out to take someone's money with nothing to give in return. This "novella" isn't even a good first chapter in a real book.

Must have received an abridged version, because it kept jumping around and cutting off before really getting started, so I didn't like it. I'm spoiled from reading Diana Gabaldon's books, which are wonderful.

Having been forewarned that The Gathering is actually a short story meant to be the set-up for the Ghosts of Culloden Moor series, I was prepared for the short length and the brevity of background. I wasn't prepared to like it as much as I did. I liked the author's use of the Scots dialect. I especially like the author's use of the ghost's POV, although that deprives readers of more detailed information about Soncerae. Writer L L Muir has accomplished the mission - I am interested in the next book.

Seems like a good series judging by book one. This whole series seems to be short stories which I enjoy when I want something quick to read and they're all Kindle Unlimited so as far as I'm concerned...free. So far the story has grabbed me somewhat. It's only 49 pages so there's not really that much story but the concept of a modern day witch (albeit 16 years old) being able to bring to flesh and blood ghosts of the past and transport them to the modern world, one at a time, for a very short time so they can do a specific deed in order to move on has caught my attention for light fantasy. Although the witch is young this does not grab me as a YA series so I'll continue on to book two hoping it's not YA and it doesn't develop into a sappy soap opera. Time will tell.

What a wonderful entry to the series this starts out to be. I couldn't read it quick enough. I'm already rooting for each of the "ghostly men" and I haven't started book 2 yet. Great beginning, I hope the continuation of the series remains as good.

I was hooked just reading the reviews. Can't wait to read the first book to see what heroic deeds needs doing. Some day I'll get to Scotland and pay my respects to my ancestors. At least I hope I have ancestors there!?

Meet the ghosts of Culloden Moor, they have been waiting nearly 300 years to find peace. They each have something they need to accomplish before that can happen, and with the help of a Muir witch they may just achieve their goals. Sad but a great read.

Just when you think all highlander historical fictions are beginning to sound the same, here comes the 79. A different twist that began and ended in the perfect place that makes me want to get the next reading. I want to find out where their souls are headed, where their new destinies take them. Great start.

After gobbling up Scottish lore for a few years, this tale seems divinely timed. 79 men. 79 adventures. With a promise raised in The Gathering that they'd all go Home to the Light? This raises my own Spirit. How fascinating! I'm happy to have stumbled upon a rare means for closure for those left behind on Culloden moor.

This was a very intriguing opening! I love those ghosts already and want to see them get their happy endings. The numbering system is very amusing and the curiosity the girl arouses in these long dormant ghosts is great to watch. I can't wait to read Lachlan's story!