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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tyler Hawthorne is a mystery. He is never sick and seems to heal from any injury at an alarming rate. He's suave, confident, and extremely wealthy.
But Amanda Clarke doesn't like him. In her opinion, bringing hope to her dying best friend, Ron, is just plain stupid. Ron has been sick for ages and will most likely die - how dare Tyler bring him hope of recovering?
Only Ron does recover. And as Amanda begins to learn more and more about this Mr. Hawthorne character, she becomes more intrigued and enamored with him.
But Tyler's past doesn't come free. Someone's out to get him, and will go to any means to get a hold of a precious lost item that Tyler now has. And that puts others in danger, such as Amanda, whom Tyler has grown very fond of. Sometimes even man's best friend - the enormous, black-as-night dog, Shade - can't help his master get out of every dangerous situation.
Jan Burke writes a thrilling tale of a mysterious man and a normal woman. Throughout the story, more is learned of Tyler and his "powers", which only intrigues the reader to keep going to the next chapter to find out the next puzzle piece of his life. Then there's the actual plot of who is after Tyler and why, which unfolds in such a way that the reader will never want to put the book down until the last page.
Burke's story is truly engrossing, and with its many mysteries and plot twists, it is sure to entertain all readers.
Reviewed by: Steph
But Amanda Clarke doesn't like him. In her opinion, bringing hope to her dying best friend, Ron, is just plain stupid. Ron has been sick for ages and will most likely die - how dare Tyler bring him hope of recovering?
Only Ron does recover. And as Amanda begins to learn more and more about this Mr. Hawthorne character, she becomes more intrigued and enamored with him.
But Tyler's past doesn't come free. Someone's out to get him, and will go to any means to get a hold of a precious lost item that Tyler now has. And that puts others in danger, such as Amanda, whom Tyler has grown very fond of. Sometimes even man's best friend - the enormous, black-as-night dog, Shade - can't help his master get out of every dangerous situation.
Jan Burke writes a thrilling tale of a mysterious man and a normal woman. Throughout the story, more is learned of Tyler and his "powers", which only intrigues the reader to keep going to the next chapter to find out the next puzzle piece of his life. Then there's the actual plot of who is after Tyler and why, which unfolds in such a way that the reader will never want to put the book down until the last page.
Burke's story is truly engrossing, and with its many mysteries and plot twists, it is sure to entertain all readers.
Reviewed by: Steph
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: Come to me.
Amada Clark lives in the house left to her by her parents. She is not alone as the ghosts of her parents, aunt and uncle are there with her. She has a new neighbor, Tyler Hawthorne, and his black dog, Shade.
Tyler, ever aged 24, has been alive since the 1800s and was injured at Waterloo. It is Tyler's responsibility to comfort the dying. Tyler and Amanda team up against Lord Varre, from whom Tyler received a memento more ring those 200 years ago and who must be destroyed in order that Tyler may be mortal again.
Although I am a long-standing fan of Jan Burke, this just did not work for me at all. I did read past my normal 50-page rule, but finally had to give up.
The writing seemed very simplistic, although it was written for young adults. The protagonist, Amanda, annoyed me beyond words. Admittedly, I didn't read terribly far into the book, but there seemed to be little character development.
I would love to be wrong and know others found the book improved significantly as it went on, but it just wasn't for me.
Amada Clark lives in the house left to her by her parents. She is not alone as the ghosts of her parents, aunt and uncle are there with her. She has a new neighbor, Tyler Hawthorne, and his black dog, Shade.
Tyler, ever aged 24, has been alive since the 1800s and was injured at Waterloo. It is Tyler's responsibility to comfort the dying. Tyler and Amanda team up against Lord Varre, from whom Tyler received a memento more ring those 200 years ago and who must be destroyed in order that Tyler may be mortal again.
Although I am a long-standing fan of Jan Burke, this just did not work for me at all. I did read past my normal 50-page rule, but finally had to give up.
The writing seemed very simplistic, although it was written for young adults. The protagonist, Amanda, annoyed me beyond words. Admittedly, I didn't read terribly far into the book, but there seemed to be little character development.
I would love to be wrong and know others found the book improved significantly as it went on, but it just wasn't for me.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
An Absolute Delight; New Ground for Burke
7 Jan 2009
Format:Hardcover
Having been a Burke fan since I discovered the Irene Kelly series, I always eagerly snap up her novels as soon as they're available.
When I read the product description for this work and saw that she was exploring a new genre - the paranormal - I couldn't wait to dig in.
I wasn't disappointed. Ghosts, a centuries-old vendetta, redemption and damnation, compelling characters... all the goodies one could ask for.
This novel moves along at breakneck speed, without a wasted page. Brisk, taut, lean, engaging.
So why not that fifth star? Somehow, I was left wanting just a bit more. It felt that in some way, this could have been a little bit... bigger.
But if this is a new arena for Burke, well... bring it on. She's easily entered ground Koontz used to explore in his heyday, and with great aptitude. If she expands her scope, she could give Stephen King a run for his money.
That would be GREAT, as I really love that genre when it's well done.
When I read the product description for this work and saw that she was exploring a new genre - the paranormal - I couldn't wait to dig in.
I wasn't disappointed. Ghosts, a centuries-old vendetta, redemption and damnation, compelling characters... all the goodies one could ask for.
This novel moves along at breakneck speed, without a wasted page. Brisk, taut, lean, engaging.
So why not that fifth star? Somehow, I was left wanting just a bit more. It felt that in some way, this could have been a little bit... bigger.
But if this is a new arena for Burke, well... bring it on. She's easily entered ground Koontz used to explore in his heyday, and with great aptitude. If she expands her scope, she could give Stephen King a run for his money.
That would be GREAT, as I really love that genre when it's well done.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
an extra ordinary treat
6 Jan 2009
Format:Hardcover
Fans of Jan Burke's crime fiction are in for a treat. Burke has always taken great pains to be exact. Realistic. Logical.
This latest book has released her to imagine supernatural beings with powers unshackled by reality. What a brutally tasty read it is!
The Messenger of the title is an immortal. He has lived hundreds of years. Tyler Hawthorne is a good guy. Perpetually handsome. Young. Wealthy. He visits people who are dying to transmit their final messages to their loved ones.
Lord Adrian Varre is the villain. He's the creepiest, slimiest, nastiest villain you ever loathed. Good vs. evil. A little love interest for spice. The timeless battle between an immortal and a nasty who wants to be.
Delicious! This one screams SEQUEL!
This latest book has released her to imagine supernatural beings with powers unshackled by reality. What a brutally tasty read it is!
The Messenger of the title is an immortal. He has lived hundreds of years. Tyler Hawthorne is a good guy. Perpetually handsome. Young. Wealthy. He visits people who are dying to transmit their final messages to their loved ones.
Lord Adrian Varre is the villain. He's the creepiest, slimiest, nastiest villain you ever loathed. Good vs. evil. A little love interest for spice. The timeless battle between an immortal and a nasty who wants to be.
Delicious! This one screams SEQUEL!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
18 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
Gold Star Award Winner!
Tyler Hawthorne is a mystery. He is never sick and seems to heal from any injury at an alarming rate. He's suave, confident, and extremely wealthy.
But Amanda Clarke doesn't like him. In her opinion, bringing hope to her dying best friend, Ron, is just plain stupid. Ron has been sick for ages and will most likely die - how dare Tyler bring him hope of recovering?
Only Ron does recover. And as Amanda begins to learn more and more about this Mr. Hawthorne character, she becomes more intrigued and enamored with him.
But Tyler's past doesn't come free. Someone's out to get him, and will go to any means to get a hold of a precious lost item that Tyler now has. And that puts others in danger, such as Amanda, whom Tyler has grown very fond of. Sometimes even man's best friend - the enormous, black-as-night dog, Shade - can't help his master get out of every dangerous situation.
Jan Burke writes a thrilling tale of a mysterious man and a normal woman. Throughout the story, more is learned of Tyler and his "powers", which only intrigues the reader to keep going to the next chapter to find out the next puzzle piece of his life. Then there's the actual plot of who is after Tyler and why, which unfolds in such a way that the reader will never want to put the book down until the last page.
Burke's story is truly engrossing, and with its many mysteries and plot twists, it is sure to entertain all readers.
Reviewed by: Steph
Tyler Hawthorne is a mystery. He is never sick and seems to heal from any injury at an alarming rate. He's suave, confident, and extremely wealthy.
But Amanda Clarke doesn't like him. In her opinion, bringing hope to her dying best friend, Ron, is just plain stupid. Ron has been sick for ages and will most likely die - how dare Tyler bring him hope of recovering?
Only Ron does recover. And as Amanda begins to learn more and more about this Mr. Hawthorne character, she becomes more intrigued and enamored with him.
But Tyler's past doesn't come free. Someone's out to get him, and will go to any means to get a hold of a precious lost item that Tyler now has. And that puts others in danger, such as Amanda, whom Tyler has grown very fond of. Sometimes even man's best friend - the enormous, black-as-night dog, Shade - can't help his master get out of every dangerous situation.
Jan Burke writes a thrilling tale of a mysterious man and a normal woman. Throughout the story, more is learned of Tyler and his "powers", which only intrigues the reader to keep going to the next chapter to find out the next puzzle piece of his life. Then there's the actual plot of who is after Tyler and why, which unfolds in such a way that the reader will never want to put the book down until the last page.
Burke's story is truly engrossing, and with its many mysteries and plot twists, it is sure to entertain all readers.
Reviewed by: Steph
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