What if the next stage of evolution was caused by the oversight of man and what if that oversight was a simple medical mistake? Raine Donnelly is born three months premature by emergency surgery after his critically injured mother is admitted to the hospital, having been the victim of a drunk driver though her early expectant state is not discovered until after a series of x-rays are performed to assess the nature and extent of her injuries. Now as an adult, Raine knows about none of this and lives a quiet, functional and strictly routine life in Colorado though his life begins to spiral hopelessly out of control as he begins to have blackouts and believes he's hallucinating. He also starts to have the most dastardly effect on electrical equipment as for whatever reason, machines malfunction or short out completely when he gets anywhere near them while he's upset or confused. His doctor thinks he may have a brain tumor and insists on further testing though that may prove somewhat difficult when a nameless and faceless someone keeps trying to put bullet holes in him and when he meets the wife and children about whom he has no memory, his life becomes even more complicated, partially because his wife is furious at him because she's thought him dead for three years. Now, drawing on all his courage and what little understanding he can piece together with the help of his wife, Raine must unravel the mystery of his past and discover and accept who and what he is without getting he and his family killed.
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Hi there. I'm R.J. Palmer and I'm told that I should write a little something about myself at which point I should probably tell you that if you slog through this I give you kudos, you've done very well. You see, there is nothing the least bit interesting about me and in truth sometimes I believe that I live vicariously through characters of my own creation in which case I should probably seek professional help straightaway. I could bore you with dry facts recited by rote but that would be contra-indicative of my personality type which demands that I at least make this somewhat interesting regardless of the enormity of the task involved. Easier said than done I can assure you. Good God, you guys want to know MORE about me? Okay, fine then. Here goes. My husband has longish brown hair and pretty hazel eyes. Ooohhhh, wait. That had nothing to do with me, did it? You can blame Wodke Hawkinson for this bio because you really got me onto having to think about the least related answer while tying it all together. Should I get more serious now? Nah! Here's the 411 on the Head Wingnut in Charge...Or at least I am in my head. I'm an awesome writer and I buy in bulk whenever possible because the dozens of kids that I have eat a LOT! Okay, so that was a bit of an exaggeration but they seem like dozens when they all get going. Can I get an "Amen?" And why does it seem like all of them like to get an ornery attitude at the exact same time? Do they synchronize their watches and plan this stuff ahead of time? One of my favorite colors is that orangey yellow of the school bus even though it's a horrible eye sore. Okay, now that you all know I'm a writer with a husband and children, I could let you know that I like to drink Guinness stout and I got mad when they took the widget out of the bottle. You know, that little plastic thingy that made noise when you were getting the stuff that looks like coffee grounds (Mmmm...coffee) out of the bottom of your beer bottle. I think people decided that the widget took up too much space that could've been better used for more beer. Not that I don't understand, I guess I just like crunchy beer or something like that. I like to chew that last swallow of my stout. I'm going to stop this bio before it gets any more idiotic. You can find me at http://rjpalmer.blogspot.com
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By M. A. Brown
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This should have been an excellent story ( yes, Mr Robbins, in the style of Dean Koontz!) but it was spoiled by the author's writing style. If she had let go of her penchant for describing everything in three or four convoluted ways, the book would have been half as long, but much better.
The story itself, although not a new idea,was exciting, when I could get past all the long drawn out sentences and rogue formatting.
And if there had to be more than one Point of View, next time could they be at the start of a new chapter, please? It tended to get very confusing when there was no visible switch.
I hope that RJ Palmer continues writing but cuts back on all the descriptions and cliches - her actual story would have stood up on its own without so much of them.
The story itself, although not a new idea,was exciting, when I could get past all the long drawn out sentences and rogue formatting.
And if there had to be more than one Point of View, next time could they be at the start of a new chapter, please? It tended to get very confusing when there was no visible switch.
I hope that RJ Palmer continues writing but cuts back on all the descriptions and cliches - her actual story would have stood up on its own without so much of them.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By spookie
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Birthright is a well crafted book written by a very articulate author. Although I admired her writing skills I have to agree with a previous review that the book is very "wordy" and certainly is a case of why use two words when you can use ten. Having said that I did read through to the end although at times I found my mind straying from the story which incidentally was quite good though not an original story line.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By russell
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The story line was quite a good idea but it was let down bay to much embelishment on surroundings of the characters not enough momentum given to the characters
i wanted to know the ending but could not wait to get there and was frustrated throughout the book with information that really had no bearing on the story
if you have a very good imagination this book is not for you
i wanted to know the ending but could not wait to get there and was frustrated throughout the book with information that really had no bearing on the story
if you have a very good imagination this book is not for you
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I enjoyed this book quite a light read but a good story. A good in betweener if looking for a break from a trilogy.
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Brilliant read. Did wonder at the beginning what was going on but couldn't put it down. Would recommend reading. Will look for more from the same author.
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The story was bloated and the plot contained many holes...but it was the dreadful writing that let this book down in the end. Read more
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A good book. Yes, a little wordy but still a good story. Refreshing to have descriptions and words to read rather than shallow and hasty narrative.
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