Castle Gate - (The Maxwell Curse Trilogy) by Lisa Bonnice (Paperback)

About the Book

A true story of a Scottish family who emigrates to Castle Gate, Utah, in the 1920s only to be devastated by a mine disaster. Is it bad luck or due to a curse dating back to a witchcraft trial in the 1600s? Includes a Reading Group Guide.

Book Synopsis

Castle Gate is the true and tragic saga of a Scottish family whose dreams of finding their fortunes in the bountiful coal mines of Castle Gate, Utah, during the Prohibition era explode in one of the most devastating mine disasters in American history. Is their presence there just bad luck, or is it due to a generational curse dating back to their ancestors' involvement in a grisly witchcraft trial in the 1600s?

Based on extensive genealogical research, astrological personality profiles, divination and assistance from "the other side," Castle Gate tells the story of one family destroyed by a documented curse which has been wreaking havoc in countless lives, all over the world, for centuries.

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Lisa Bonnice is the author of Fear of Our Father, a best-selling true-crime novel which has been featured in numerous television and radio programs in the US and the UK. She is also the author of a series of metaphysical comedy novels which includes The Poppet Master and The Fairy Falls. A former associate producer for MSNBC.com, Lisa has been a popular program host with The Shift Network for many years, hosting their annual Ancestral Healing Summit and Beyond the Veil Summit.

The Maxwell Curse Trilogy, of which Castle Gate is Book 1, is based on her own family and she has set herself the task of laying that curse to rest. Learn more about Lisa at www.lisabonnice.com.

Review Quotes

"Lisa Bonnice is truly an amazing writer. Her dedication and passion in researching and writing Castle Gate, exploring ancestral trauma and healing, is brilliant and so needed in today's times where we must understand our families' histories to help us heal our past. The story's depth offers a powerful illustration of how historical events can impact generations."

-Sandra Ingerman, MA, world-renowned teacher of shamanism and award-winning author of 13 books including The Book of Ceremony

"This riveting historical adventure is a potent reminder that our ancestral stories are alive within us. Gorgeously written, this is a must-read novel for anyone interested in how the past creates our present realities."

-Perdita Finn, author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World

"Castle Gate by Lisa Bonnice demonstrates that the chains of karma cast long shadows that span generations, and the search for the key to unlock those chains may take you from this world into the one beyond..."

-Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer(R), fourth-generation psychic medium and award-winning author of The Afterlife Frequency

"Castle Gate by Lisa Bonnice entices you into the gripping true-life story of an actual curse that began at a striking moment in the history of her own ancestors. The author artfully describes and humanizes the power of human thought and emotions to unleash a curse of tragedy across time and space. This is essential reading for anyone who has ever wondered if curses are real."

-Tina Zion, award-winning author and internationally acclaimed expert in medical intuition and mediumship

"Based on a thorough examination of historical documents and social history, Castle Gate tells the story of Lisa Bonnice's coalmining ancestors who came from Scotland and settled in Utah. This planned trilogy delves into generational trauma, something common to most families, making engaging reads for anyone interested in how the hardships of one generation, and even an ancient curse, can impact future generations."

-Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, Certified Genealogist^(R) and author of You Can Write Your Family History

"Lisa's commitment to historical accuracy, combined with her intuitive storytelling, creates an authentic and emotionally resonant narrative. Castle Gate is a heartfelt tribute to the past, a spiritual journey, and a testament to the sacred act of storytelling. Lisa Bonnice beautifully honors the beloved dead within her family's legacy in a truly unique and profound manner. This is a book that will linger in your heart long after the final page."

- Carrie Paris, creator of The Relative Tarot and Beloved Dead Oracle

"... what you now hold in your hands truly is a rare "LITERARY UNICORN." It is an amazing, well researched and creative historical telling of the story ... what you hold is a piece of art, square-bound in a canvas of papers. It is a love-letter to Lisa's ancestors celebrating their contributions in a now almost forgotten time, in a mostly forgotten place, called Castle Gate."

-Darrin "Bobcat" Teply

Surviving Co-Director of the Eastern Utah Tourism & History Association