A Few Reviews

"The Vessels"

Grace Jackson • Instagram​

The Vessels” is not just a paranormal thriller; it is an exploration of redemption, human frailty, and the unseen battles between good and evil. Elias’s writing is sharp, her plot is tightly woven, and the stakes are high, making this book a page-turner.

February 17, 2024

Booklist

This unique novel mixes social commentary, Native American mysticism, the power of love and forgiveness, and ghostly spirits. This gothic speculative tale will appeal to sf and horror fans alike, and the open-ended finale leaves plenty of room for a sequel.”

February 17, 2024

Readers’ Favorite

Elias has crafted a thriller like nothing I’ve ever read before … a high quality, unputdownable novel, I would highly recommend The Vessels to any supernatural thriller fan looking for their next captivating read.

February 17, 2024

Wall-to-Wall Books Blogger

Wow, what an amazing story! It has been a while since I have loved a book as much as this. It was magical, heart warming, and very original.

February 17, 2024

Booktrib.com

Elias presents us with the soul — free from judgment and hate — and holds it against the reality of flesh, easily molded by human fears and beliefs. The journeys that Vessels take change them, save them from themselves, as much as they change and save the spirits that they help.

February 17, 2024

Quirky Cat's Fats Stacks Blogger

The real thing I loved about this book? How overwhelmingly positive it was. Don’t get me wrong: horrible things happened within this book. But there is this constant sense of hope – a belief that people can come together and make things better.

February 17, 2024

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer • Midwest Book Review

The Vessels is an engrossing, compelling saga about a special brand of death. It’s about time travel in an unusual sense, opportunities for transition, and what people are willing to sacrifice for enlightenment. Think of a blend of murder mystery, spiritual travelogue, and thought-provoking thriller packed with intense moments paired with personal revelations.

February 17, 2024

Chelsea Ciccone • Booktrib.com

Unfinished business — that’s why they say spirits linger on our mortal plane. It’s our soul’s need for not just closure, but resolution that keeps us tethered. So, what if humans could help these souls journey forth into the next life and fill their current existence with purpose? Perhaps it’d be a second chance for them both.

September 2, 2020

TheWritersDay! • Instagram

If you’re a fan of supernatural thrillers with a dose of psychological suspense, Anna M. Elias’ novel is a must-read. Order your copy now and immerse yourself in this enthralling journey where not every spirit seeks redemption, and not every vessel will survive.

January 14, 2024

"The Coin"

BestThrillers.com

This fast-paced, metaphysical fantasy thriller is addictive, cinematic and moving.

February 17, 2024

Amazon Review

The angst for the characters in the book reflected my own emotions and I was so invested in what would happen to them next on their journey! Highly recommend this book. The moment I turned that last page, I was ready for book three!

February 17, 2024

Jonas Saul • bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series

Gripping and totally immersive—spellbinding! The Coin had me from page one!

February 17, 2024

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer • Midwest Book Review

A detective-style investigation, a thriller’s embrace of nonstop action, and the possibilities of a paranormal environment in which humans and spirits…intersect for greater purpose.

February 17, 2024

Amazon Review

I became equally invested in each character’s persona, circumstance, struggle and resolution. The notion of returning to put things right is a reminder to us all to right wrongs before it’s too late. Elias is masterful at weaving a web of concurrent story lines to a crescendo that left me breathless. Highly recommend!

February 17, 2024

Nancy Jacob • Instagram

The Coin’ is not just a tale of supernatural encounters; it’s a story about the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths to which individuals will go to safeguard humanity from unseen dangers.

January 26, 2024

Mishka Rao • BestThrillers.com

Readers entering the series with The Coin will find that Elias, who is also a veteran screenwriter, does a masterful job of laying out the rules of the world without bogging down the book’s brisk pace. … A primary source of the book’s suspense is in the realization that even the afterlife has lawlessness.

June 11, 2023

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer • Midwest Book Review

Anna M. Elias does an outstanding job of melding the worlds of spirit and human affairs, developing personalities and purposes attuned to the magic of the coins, the efforts of Spirit Guards, and presence of evil powers that spill into human affairs.

June 11, 2023

Abigail White • Booktrib.com

In this supernatural, contemporary, science fiction sequel to “The Vessels,” the main characters face their gravest dangers yet to protect the ancient, mystical program, survive their life-threatening spirit journeys, and save humankind from the growing evils that lurk in the beyond.

July 21, 2023

TheWritersDay! • Instagram

The Coin” delves deeper into the complexities of the VESSELS program, where each character faces personal struggles and confronts the shadows of their past. Elias skillfully blends elements of suspense and the supernatural, creating a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

January 14, 2024

"The Return"

Jonas Saul • bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series

An original idea, a bumpy ride, and a thrilling conclusion—what more could you ask from an amazing trilogy?

February 17, 2024

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer • Midwest Book Review

As with the other books in the series, the heady mix of supernatural intrigue, thriller components, and spiritual reflection may prove challenging to some, but the purpose and outcome of this series and the characters who strive to accomplish goals above and beyond their individual missions and interests creates a compelling story that defies pat categorization.

January 14, 2024

Amazon Review

I think readers will be very happy with “The Return,” the best book in the series. The storyline is compelling, exciting, and moving. It’s a fast-paced novel, one you don’t want to put down because you really want to know what happens to the characters whose lives you have been following, including the chilling villain. It is a very satisfying read brought to a thrilling and moving conclusion.

January 14, 2024

BestThrillers.com

An intensely imaginative, evocative and visionary work of metaphysical fiction.

January 14, 2024

Nancy Jacob • Instagram

The Return: Book 3 of The Vessels Series’ by Anna M. Elias marks a thrilling conclusion to a saga that has captivated readers with its intricate blend of supernatural elements, human emotion, and the perennial struggle between good and evil.”

January 26, 2024

Mishka Rao • BestThrillers.com

The foundational concept of vessels and spirit partnership created in Books 1 and 2 is clearly a repeatable formula for suspense and emotional drama. Readers who have been following these characters’ individual journeys will find that Elias has taken great care to ensure their journeys are satisfying.”

November 7, 2023

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer • Midwest Book Review

The Return is about spirits in transition that find renewed purposes and connections in their choices and impact. Its powerful blend of intrigue, action, and religious flavors make it every bit as alluring and philosophically and spiritually revealing as the other books in the series.

December 7, 2023

TheWritersDay! • Instagram

In “The Return: Book 3 of The Vessels Series,” Anna M. Elias masterfully concludes the captivating saga, delivering a thrilling culmination of supernatural battles and intricate family dynamics.”

January 14, 2024