This one is one I've been reading off and on for awhile. It's about woman that calls herself Macy; her real name is Marcelene. She has been stalked by a killer the FBI has branded the "Buried Alive Killer"...he buries his victims (always families) up to their chins in makeshift graves and makes them watch as he strangles them one by one. He calls himself "Teddy".
The only way Macy knows how to escape Teddy is to run. Constantly on the run with a fake identification and a habit of nevering sticking around. She contacts a "special" FBI agent named Fia. In her attempt to her Fia and the FBI catch the Buried Alive Killer, Macy calls Fia and updates her when Teddy gives her information.
Fia is part of the Kahill sept; They worshipped the pagan gods and when St. Patrick came to their shore to convert them, they fought him. As a punishment, God turned the Kahill Sept into vampires; most of them were destroyed by slayers. The survivors fled to the New World and worshipped the One God, praying for redemption. They seek out and execute evil predators; those the police cannot catch, those like Teddy.
Don't get too caught up on those details, the book explains it all. What I didn't realize is that this was the sequel to V.K. Forrest's first Clare Point book, Eternal. It's on my Amazon list to read eventually. It was overall an ok read. The suspense was decent; the romance was questionable.
Ratings:
Overall I'll give it a B. It served its purpose; I read it, it passed time. It was a decent read; I don't have complaints, but also I am not about to rave about it.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
CM - I Know This Much Is True - Wally Lamb
I have yet to be disappointed by Wally Lamb. This book, I Know This Much Is True was a thought provoking read. Published in 1992, it is about two Italian twin brothers, Dominick and Thomas. The book is reading from Dominick's point of view.
Although they are twins, the two brothers couldn't be more different. While in college at the age of 19, Thomas starts to crack. Growing up with an abusive stepfather and a meek mother, Dominick has spent his entire life loving/hating and protecting/resenting his brother Thomas.
Thomas is diagnosed a paranoid schizophrenic. His unthinkable act puts his own life as well as Dominick’s in chaos. In order to save himself; to be the brother who comes out of the woods, Dominick must face not only his past but his future. I highly doubt that there is a person out there who wouldn’t be touched by this attention grabbing and heart-wrenching story.
It is almost a Herculean task to articulate just how talented and enchanting Wally Lamb is. I rave for good reason. He does what great fictions authors are supposed to do- make you believe what you are reading.
Ratings:
For lack of a higher praise; I give this book and this author my utmost respect and admiration. I only wish that Wally Lamb never ceases to write; it is his God given gift.
Although they are twins, the two brothers couldn't be more different. While in college at the age of 19, Thomas starts to crack. Growing up with an abusive stepfather and a meek mother, Dominick has spent his entire life loving/hating and protecting/resenting his brother Thomas.
Thomas is diagnosed a paranoid schizophrenic. His unthinkable act puts his own life as well as Dominick’s in chaos. In order to save himself; to be the brother who comes out of the woods, Dominick must face not only his past but his future. I highly doubt that there is a person out there who wouldn’t be touched by this attention grabbing and heart-wrenching story.
It is almost a Herculean task to articulate just how talented and enchanting Wally Lamb is. I rave for good reason. He does what great fictions authors are supposed to do- make you believe what you are reading.
Ratings:
For lack of a higher praise; I give this book and this author my utmost respect and admiration. I only wish that Wally Lamb never ceases to write; it is his God given gift.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
KM- Seize the Night - Dean Koontz
Yet again, another novel from Koontz, and again, I was not disappointed. This was definitely one that held my attention.
Christopher Snow is a man confined to the night. He has a rare genetic disorder called Xeroderma Pigmentosum, which makes the patient very susceptible to cancers of the skin and eyes, to where even short exposures can cause extreme damage. Chris embarks on another adventure in Moonlight Bay, where the end of the world is coming, with his best friend, Bobby Halloway; his girlfriend, Sasha Goodball; a militant DJ, Doogie Sassman; an intelligent cat, Mungojerrie; and Mungojerrie's translator, Roosevelt. The characters were absolutely memorable. Most of the time I can't remember the character's first names, much less their last, but this one left you feeling as though you actually knew these people.
The task that the group must undertake is to travel to Ft. Wyvern, an abandoned military base, to recover four missing local children, and Chris's "brother". They're forced to face terror and mysteries beyond our comprehension, but that create a fast-paced story that plays out in your head like a movie. The dialogue between the characters is quite entertaining, and you're sure to learn alot, such as the XP condition, surfer slang, and the basic theory of quantum physics without even realizing that you're absorbing information. There are a few sad moments, and you'll lose a beloved character, but the way things go...Well, it goes exactly as it should, if that makes sense.
Note: This is a SEQUEL. I was unaware and am now working on the first book, Fear Nothing. Review to come soon.
Ratings:
Character Development: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Interest Level: 5/5
Overall: A+
Christopher Snow is a man confined to the night. He has a rare genetic disorder called Xeroderma Pigmentosum, which makes the patient very susceptible to cancers of the skin and eyes, to where even short exposures can cause extreme damage. Chris embarks on another adventure in Moonlight Bay, where the end of the world is coming, with his best friend, Bobby Halloway; his girlfriend, Sasha Goodball; a militant DJ, Doogie Sassman; an intelligent cat, Mungojerrie; and Mungojerrie's translator, Roosevelt. The characters were absolutely memorable. Most of the time I can't remember the character's first names, much less their last, but this one left you feeling as though you actually knew these people.
The task that the group must undertake is to travel to Ft. Wyvern, an abandoned military base, to recover four missing local children, and Chris's "brother". They're forced to face terror and mysteries beyond our comprehension, but that create a fast-paced story that plays out in your head like a movie. The dialogue between the characters is quite entertaining, and you're sure to learn alot, such as the XP condition, surfer slang, and the basic theory of quantum physics without even realizing that you're absorbing information. There are a few sad moments, and you'll lose a beloved character, but the way things go...Well, it goes exactly as it should, if that makes sense.
Note: This is a SEQUEL. I was unaware and am now working on the first book, Fear Nothing. Review to come soon.
Ratings:
Character Development: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Interest Level: 5/5
Overall: A+
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