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Apr 08, 2012 Wanda Hartzenberg rated it it was amazing

The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V Egan is a poignant journey into history.
The story is unique in several ways; firstly it is based on a true story. The author took time and effort to research the death of her grandfather and in this book his story is told. It is where conventional enquiries ended that this book takes a twist. Psychics, past life regression and shamans play a major role. I loved the fact that the author kept second guessing said routes of enquiry. The love story on the one hand and ...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Nancy (The Avid Reader) rated it it was amazing

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The Bridge Of Deaths is about a woman who has wanted to know the true circumstances behind her grandfather's death from a very early age. She brings fiction and non-fiction all together in one book. Her research takes her on a long journey of over two decades to Denmark, England and The United States. I love that she said that she got some of her info from the internet. I can relate to this because I learned a long time ago that if I wanted to know something all I had to do was go on the interne

The Bridge Of Deaths is about a woman who has wanted to know the true circumstances behind her grandfather's death from a very early age. She brings fiction and non-fiction all together in one book. Her research takes her on a long journey of over two decades to Denmark, England and The United States. I love that she said that she got some of her info from the internet. I can relate to this because I learned a long time ago that if I wanted to know something all I had to do was go on the internet and search it.

Her grandfather's plane went down in Danish waters on August 15, 1939 just two weeks before Hitler invaded Poland, right before World War ll. She created fictional characters Bill and Maggie. Bill has been having nightmares about the plane crash for a very long time. When he awakes from one of these nightmares he feels as if he can taste the salty water and feel the coldness of the water. Bill meets Maggie in a bookstore, Maggie follows Bill into the store. Maggie is a smoker Bill is not. They decide to go to a hypnotist and do past life regression. After the first regression Bill becomes a smoker too. Maggie contacts Catalina through email to find out what she knows about the crash. Catalina and Maggie decide to communicate through Skype to discuss what they each know about her grandfather's death.

I was asked to review this book by the author. When I read the summary of the book I honestly thought I would not like this book. But I thought "you can't judge a book by its cover" and decided to give it a chance. I am glad that I did because I kept wanting to go back and read more to find out what was going too happen next. M.C.V. Egan makes the characters come alive and you feel as if you are right there with them. She opens up your mind to things that you never thought might be possible. Before reading The Bridge Of Deaths, I never believed that anyone could actually be hypnotized or not me that is. But after reading it I keep thinking that maybe I could be hypnotized, that it would help me to stop smoking.

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Apr 17, 2015 Wanda Hartzenberg rated it really liked it · review of another edition

After having read the same book with a more academic nature I was surprised at myself for looking forward to re-read the book!
Given, I prefer the first to this copy but how many authors can make you look forward to reading the same book? Not many.

This book is far more accessible and the people who read fiction for escapism sake will find this version far more rewarding.
I must say, it turned into a far faster read than I initially figured. Then I recalled that reading the first book I was forev ...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Nikki McCarver rated it it was amazing

There comes a time, in every avid readers life, when he or she hits a book that makes you stop, think, and question or reanalyze your belief system. I have avoided quite a few books such as these for personal reasons for quite some time, but there was once a time when this particular would have hit my radar the moment it came out. I came upon an ad of this book that was up for review and after reading a brief description knew I had to read it. I use books at an attempt to escape life through fan There comes a time, in every avid readers life, when he or she hits a book that makes you stop, think, and question or reanalyze your belief system. I have avoided quite a few books such as these for personal reasons for quite some time, but there was once a time when this particular would have hit my radar the moment it came out. I came upon an ad of this book that was up for review and after reading a brief description knew I had to read it. I use books at an attempt to escape life through fantasy, it is a welcome repose for the goings on in my everyday grind. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I received this book in the mail, but I must say it has hit my must read list. I grew up in an environment similar to Maggie’s with Bill reminding me a lot of my father. This book hit home for me in quite a few aspects, except of course the actual experiences that our three characters went through in dealing with past life regression. But I am jumping to far ahead so I must retrace back and allow a brief description to flow. It is an interesting novel and it has three main characters that encompass the story. Catalina was the shining star of the three, and it is her journey that ties everything together. This book began as a quest to answer questions dealing with the strange and unsolved mysteries surrounding the death of her grandfather. After years and years of research through conventional and unconventional means, Catalina is forced to stop once again in order to return to work. She has pushed aside her dream so many times because life has a way of interfering. Sound familiar? I think all of us can relate in some way to this ambitious and dedicated young woman. She went to extremes most of us wouldn’t have thought possible. Then, a mere week before she starts packing up her research to rejoin the working world, she receives an email from Maggie on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Being hardened by many disappointments over the years, she does not over react to the email. She just sends a response. Her response opens up the opportunity to find the missing link she has been searching for. So our story begins and ends with a loveable European couple that had the courage to search out the truth.
I, like Catalina, am skeptical concerning matters of reincarnation and past lives. There are many people out there who try to make money off of just about everything. But this book isn’t about those people. It’s about a girl and her unusual journey to find the truth and the many paths she took along the way searching for answers. I was sucked into this novel after the very first chapter and found it quite difficult to put down. I have read (surprisingly) most of the books noted or referenced in this novel. I love Brain Weiss ‘, as he puts a logical spin on his studies. It creates a comfort zone for logical people or skeptics. I enjoyed this book immensely and my inner geek jumped up and down with joy at having been allowed out. I hope to read many more novels from the author. She has a gift that should not be wasting away in some dreary form of employment.
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Jul 12, 2012 Mary Loesch rated it liked it

****I received this book as part of IO Book Tours from the author in exchange for an honest review*****

I like history. I don't want to marry it or anything, but I enjoy it and feel that yes, we do in fact learn from it. I like tales based on fact, too, and when I read the synopsis for The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan, I was excited. Past life regressions, a brutal plane crash, soul mates---oh yeah, baby. This sounded great. But….well….the execution didn't come like I thought it would.

Here's t
****I received this book as part of IO Book Tours from the author in exchange for an honest review*****

I like history. I don't want to marry it or anything, but I enjoy it and feel that yes, we do in fact learn from it. I like tales based on fact, too, and when I read the synopsis for The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan, I was excited. Past life regressions, a brutal plane crash, soul mates---oh yeah, baby. This sounded great. But….well….the execution didn't come like I thought it would.

Here's the synopsis:

On August 15th 1939, at the brink of World War II, an English plane crashed and sunk in Danish waters. Five deaths were reported: two Standard Oil of New Jersey employees, a German Corporate Lawyer, an English member of Parliament, and a crew member for the airline. Here is a conceivable version of the events.

As you read the book, the author lets you know that this is a personal story for her and that she spent a great deal of time researching the events of August 15, 1939. It shows, too. The novel is full of factual information that pieces together a fictional story about Bill and Maggie. Bill is having dreams about the crash and we find out this because of past life regression. In an effort to help Bill, Maggie's job is to research history and see if they can make sense of anything. There's a third character, Catalina, who has spent years researching the plane crash because her grandfather was killed in it.

I think this is a great idea for a book. The past life regression especially grabbed me, reminding me of the movie Dead Again. The relationship between Bill and Maggie as soul mates is strong and I liked their "chance" meeting in the book store.

For me though, this book wavered a little about what genre it wanted to be. At times, I felt like it was historical fiction with paranormal elements, and at others, it wanted to be a non-fiction written like a fictional book. While I liked the idea, the research details slowed the story line down, making it difficult for me to stay with the book.

If you are some that enjoys reading historical documents, particularly from the World War II era, then this will provide some intriguing reading.
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May 07, 2013 Liliana rated it it was amazing

I must say that I would have given “The Bridge of Deaths” more stars, had the standard allowed me to go beyond five. So I had to accept the limitations, and have rated it FIVE STARS.
“The Bridge of Deaths” is a poignant account of a true story that took place at the brink of World War II, when an English plane crashed and sunk in Danish waters. M.C.V. Egan’s novel is an impressive testimony of her quest to discover the true circumstances behind her grandfather's death. The story skillfully blend ...more

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Aug 23, 2013 Kandy Scaramuzzo rated it it was amazing

This is the story of one moment in time that could have caused an entirely different world history had it been effective. I must admit, I am not much historical spy novels, but MCV Egan caught me at the get go. This book grabs you at the beginning and will not let you go until you have finished reading it. Even after it is all said and done, you find yourself still wondering about some of the questions raised by the book.
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Jun 18, 2012 M.A Grace rated it really liked it

Before I begin let me tell you...I am a history fanatic! I love to learn about history and could probably lose myself in hours in every history book you ever presented to me. That being said this book has a lot of history. The facts and details make a up a large portion of this book and yes in some areas people may tend to get more history then they bargained for.

At some points you do tend to lose the story among the abundance of facts and details but I am one of those that finds every fact and ...more

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Jul 14, 2012 A.E. Curzon rated it it was amazing

A Fascinating Blend of Fact, Fiction, History, Romance and the Metaphysical

Based on an actual event, The Bridge of Deaths tells the story of one woman’s search to uncover the truth behind the death of her grandfather. On August 15th, 1939, an English aircraft crashed in suspicious circumstances in Danish waters. Aboard were 5 important passengers, amongst them the author’s grandfather. Two weeks later, World War Two broke out. This part is factual, as is the incredibly well-documented data revea A Fascinating Blend of Fact, Fiction, History, Romance and the Metaphysical

Based on an actual event, The Bridge of Deaths tells the story of one woman’s search to uncover the truth behind the death of her grandfather. On August 15th, 1939, an English aircraft crashed in suspicious circumstances in Danish waters. Aboard were 5 important passengers, amongst them the author’s grandfather. Two weeks later, World War Two broke out. This part is factual, as is the incredibly well-documented data revealed throughout the book. And the factual information ties in masterfully with the fictional characters and plot.

There are three main characters in the book: Bill, Maggie and Catalina. These characters are well-developed and likeable.

The fiction begins with Bill and Maggie meeting in the self-help section of a book store in London. They are instantly attracted to each other and become close. Bill tells Maggie of the nightmares he is experiencing involving the numbers on the side of a plane, visions of a bridge and the taste of cold salt water; all from a past life. Maggie suggests he try Past Life Regression. She then finds details of the air crash on the internet which leads her to contact the third character, Catalina.

Catalina, a Floridian woman, who has spent many years researching the crash herself - which also shows all the signs of a conspiracy - is delighted to find someone else who is interested in the mystery. Maggie and Catalina agree to help each other and keep in touch via email and Skype calls, which also involves drinking several glasses of wine each, and smoking loads of cigarettes. The trio decide the best way to solve the enigma is through Bill’s regression, which in turn allows Bill to unravel his dreams. Between them they manage to put together the facts; before, during, and after the plane crash.

M.C.V.Egan has authored a book that screams years of dedicated research, to say nothing of how well-written it is. I was captured from the very first page. Throughout the book, I particularly enjoyed the Skype discussions between Maggie and Catalina which made me feel I was sitting there listening to them first hand, being part of the conversation, not reading about them in a book. Although the narrative is extremely detailed in parts, I found myself wanting all the information I could get. I was completely enthralled and found it difficult to put down. Though I did, through necessity, several times, but found the thread was easy to pick up again.

It is quite clear many years of love and hard work have gone into this work. It is also clear there is a very strong personal motive behind the writing of it. Having now finished reading, I would say those twenty years of research have unquestionably paid off.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book which is now taking its rightful place on my ‘to be read again soon’ shelf.

Without any hesitation, I am giving The Bridge of Deaths the full 5 stars.
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Sep 16, 2012 Doreen McGettigan rated it it was amazing

Unique…
I was honestly slightly confused as I started this book as to whether it was fiction or non-fiction. Once I realized it was both I was pleasantly intrigued. What a clever concept.
The authors’ grandfather did not survive a plane crash in 1939 in Denmark. He was a very young man only in his 30’s. The crash occurred the night before the start of WWII. Six people were on that plane. There were two Standard Oil employees from New Jersey, A German lawyer, a member, of Parliament, an airline emp ...more

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May 17, 2012 Sarah Baethge rated it liked it · review of another edition

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The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan is an interesting book about a couple who get dragged into the sometimes frightening world of exploring their past lives. Although the two of them may be only searching for some happy ‘love in all times’ story, they soon find they have to learn more about an incident where the man was a pilot in World War II as a pilot of a plane that was knocked out of the sky leaving him as the only survivor. This encourages the woman to pursue the facts of the accident thro The Bridge of Deaths by M.C.V. Egan is an interesting book about a couple who get dragged into the sometimes frightening world of exploring their past lives. Although the two of them may be only searching for some happy ‘love in all times’ story, they soon find they have to learn more about an incident where the man was a pilot in World War II as a pilot of a plane that was knocked out of the sky leaving him as the only survivor. This encourages the woman to pursue the facts of the accident through new contacts around the world, and insist that the man undergo several sessions of hypnosis so they might be able to learn exactly what happened.

An English woman(Maggie) meets her Canadian boyfriend(Bill) in the self-help section of a bookstore. He is there because in college, he went to a fun session of group hypnosis to supposedly contact past lives and has been plagued with dreams of a horrible accident and near drowning ever sense. Maggie is a psychologist, and she feels the need to try and help him. Eventually, she is able to convince him to go with her to a private hypnotist in an effort to get away from what seems to be a terrifying death in another life.

Although Maggie is a scientist, she is also a willing believer of what others dismiss as mystical nonsense. Such a believer, in fact, that she begins looking into the actual event that Bill seems to be repeatedly reliving. She comes across record of a Lockheed Electra aircraft called the G-AESY that crashed near a bridge over the Storstrom waters on its way to Stockholm on August 15, 1939 killing five passengers;yet the pilot survived. While looking into this, she becomes friends with and begins to rely on a woman in Florida who has spent years looking into the same accident because her grandfather was on it.

Much of this book is comprised of factual reports from the incident. Even if you find the whole idea of past lives to be somewhat hokey, at times it seems to be a good excuse to present what in other cases may be seen as dry facts. I found that the history presented in this way was surprisingly enjoyable. I discovered that when I set down this book, I would find myself later wanting to read more and see how events happened. I’m still not quite sure about past lives, but I was willing to accept them for this story. ...more

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May 25, 2012 Stephanie rated it liked it

This book is a historical account of a plane crash from 1939. It focuses around 3 main characters, Bill, Maggie and Catalina, as they piece together information about the events of the crash. They soon realize they are uncovering a conspiracy. A lot of hard work and research went into writing this story.
I have never been very good at history and there were parts of the book that I found hard to read, myself, but it was very well written. There were many interesting bits of information and the bo ...more

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Nov 24, 2012 WiLoveBooks rated it liked it

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This is a fictionalized account of an actual event. There is a bit of a love story and one of the characters has nightmares and seeks help for them, finding out that he was a pilot whose plane crashed in a past life. Bill and his new girlfriend Maggie end up trying to piece together a decades-old mystery using psychics, hypnotism, past-life regression, and good old-fashioned research. The story reads a lot like non-fiction and is very research-heavy. It was very slow for me. History lovers might ...more

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Feb 19, 2013 Christoph Fischer rated it it was amazing

"The Bridge of Deaths" by M.C.V. Egan was recommended to me by several of my reviewer friends who just earned themselves more credibility. This well written and compelling story is based on a true event, the crash of a British Airways Plane at a Danish bridge in 1939.
A couple in Britain and a woman in Florida are trying to reconstruct the events and the lives of the people who were killed through various channels of research; some of it factual, some psychic.
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Dec 17, 2012 Paulette Mahurin rated it it was amazing

M.C.V. Egan’s The Bridge of Death is quite an undertaking of intelligent research, fiction, metaphysics, and relationship story telling wrapped into the very clever umbrella of detective work. The story of Bill and Maggie interconnecting with Catalina via e-mails and skype is very clever combined with the historical back drop of intrigue and mystery and to have the real story, the mystery unfold through psychics as confirmed in a hypnotherapists office is very intriguing. Having done graduate wo ...more

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