“ENCOUNTERS with GOD” Praised by Pacific Book Review
Los Angeles, California Nov 12, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - ENCOUNTERS with GOD by William K. Dorrance has been commended by Pacific Book Review for its intimate yet evidence-based exploration of spirituality, consciousness, and the reality of God. The review lauds the book as accessible but intimate, noting that it offers inspiration for anyone who has ever longed for a glimpse of the sacred in everyday life.
Dorrances work takes readers on a journey through both personal experiences and scientific evidence to confront age-old questions: Why does suffering exist? Do we have souls? Is there proof of an afterlife? Backed by decades of research into near-death experiences, reincarnation memories, psychic phenomena, and deathbed visions, ENCOUNTERS with GOD presents overwhelming evidence for the existence of souls and life beyond death.
The Pacific Book Review highlights the authors conviction that mystical experiences in the form of psychic visions, meditation, or death visions are far more common and potent than many would assume. Written in straightforward and simple prose, the book avoids unnecessary embellishment, instead offering clarity and thoughtful reflection. By interweaving personal testimony with empirical studies, Dorrance bridges the gap between spirituality and science, presenting a narrative that is both intellectually satisfying and spiritually uplifting.
A retired optometrist, William K. Dorrance brings nearly forty years of research and reflection into this work. His experiences, combined with a lifelong pursuit of spiritual truth, make ENCOUNTERS with GOD a rare contribution to the discussion of faith, science, and human consciousness.
Acclaimed horror novelist and U.S. Army veteran Vanessa M. Chattman returns with a chilling new supernatural tale that promises to haunt readers long after the final page. Her latest novel, BENEATH THE OAK, delivers a gripping blend of psychological terror, hidden family secrets, and ghostly suspensecementing Vanessa M. Chattmans reputation as one of the most compelling voices in modern horror.
Set in the quiet isolation of rural America, BENEATH THE OAK follows Alyssa Ward, a grieving woman forced to confront the shadows of her past when she returns to her childhood home after her mothers sudden death. What she expects to be a simple homecoming becomes a descent into a generational nightmare. The massive oak tree looming behind the houseonce a symbol of comfortnow pulses with an eerie, oppressive presence. At night, whispers seep from its roots, and ghostly silhouettes gather beneath its branches, watching, waiting.
As Alyssa sorts through her mothers belongings, she discovers a series of journals revealing a dark family curse tied to the ancient tree. For generations, the Ward family has been tormented by a spirit bound to the oakone that selects a single family member to keep beneath its roots. When Alyssa begins experiencing visions of a young girl calling her name, begging for release, she realizes the curse is awakening once more.
The deeper Alyssa digs into her familys past, the more the veil between the living and the dead unravels. The spirit beneath the oak soon reveals its true identitysomeone Alyssa once knew, someone she unknowingly abandoned. To break the curse, Alyssa must confront buried memories, longforgotten guilt, and a supernatural force determined to claim her as its next offering. The battle becomes not only for her life, but for her soul.
Vanessa M. Chattmans signature styleatmospheric, emotionally charged, and rooted in psychological horrorshines throughout BENEATH THE OAK. Known for her ability to blend haunting imagery with human vulnerability, Chattman crafts a narrative that is both terrifying and profoundly intimate. Her exploration of grief, memory, and generational trauma elevates the novel beyond traditional horror, offering readers a story that is as thoughtprovoking as it is chilling.
With a growing body of acclaimed work spanning supernatural fiction, psychological thrillers, and cinematic screenplays, Vanessa M. Chattman continues to push the boundaries of the genre. BENEATH THE OAK stands as one of her most powerful works to datea haunting reminder that the past never truly stays buried, and some spirits refuse to be forgotten.
BENEATH THE OAK is now available through major retailers and online platforms. Readers seeking a gripping, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant supernatural horror experience will find themselves captivatedand hauntedby Vanessa M. Chattmans latest masterpiece.
