The Gift

A Sammy Greene Adventure (Premonition, Book 1)

By: E.C. Quinn

Narrated by: Lee Olson

"When your strength is greater than your fear, your courage stronger than your doubt… that is when the magic happens."

Plagued by a strange recurring dream that reveals a secret gift, 12-year-old Sammy Greene sets off to save the little white dog from his dream and fulfill his destiny. But when the dog leads Sammy to an animal-testing operation deep in the woods, Sammy unwittingly discovers Max and Bets, two rookie criminals, and their harebrained internet scam to make millions.

Kidnapped and tied to a chair—surrounded by suffering animals—Sammy is armed with only a pet mouse, a nearly dead cell phone, a hoodie, and his dead grandmother's cryptic advice. Forced to face his greatest fear, the fear of failure, Sammy has to figure out a way to escape and save dozens of lives, including his own!

Sammy's gift has morphed into a dangerous mission, and he knows he's been sent to shut Max and Bets down. Unfortunately, Max and Bets plan to shut Sammy down—permanently.

Premonition: The Gift is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure with a hint of magic that will keep you guessing until the final tick. Don't miss the first book in this exciting new middle-grade series! Pick up your copy today.

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Critic reviews

“If you follow your destiny, you cannot fail. From the first sentence to the last, Premonition: The Gift had me hooked. When Sammy's nightmares about a little white dog leave physical marks, he is forced on an adventure that is both scary and dangerous. Quinn crafted Sammy's character so well, you'll feel like he's a kid from down the block.” –Amy S. Cutler, author of A Shadow of Love

Riveting plot and characters

Authenticity and voice of Sammy, the young protagonist, keeps the reader engaged throughout this cliffhanger of a thriller’

Great storyline and perfect narration

Great book that I couldn’t stop listening to. Written well, and the narrator truly brought the characters to life. I so appreciated how Sammy’s willingness to conquer his fears brought great reward in the end. Might be written for 9-12 year olds, but this 66 year old loved it!!