Book: Adam
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: April 2008
Pages: 388
Synopsis
New York Times best-selling author Ted Dekker unleashes his most riveting novel yet . . . an elusive serial killer whose victims die of unknown causes and the psychologist obsessed with catching him.FBI behavioral psychologist Daniel Clark has been made famous by his arguments that religion is one of society's greatest antagonists. What Daniel doesn't know is that his obsessive pursuit of a serial killer known only as "Eve" will end in his own death at Eve's hand. Twenty minutes later Daniel is resuscitated, only to be haunted by those twenty missing minutes of life.It soon becomes painfully clear that the only way to stop Eve is to recover those missing minutes by dying . . . again. What isn't nearly as clear is just how many times he will have to die to discover the truth, not only about Eve, but about himself. Daniel will have to face haunting realities about demon possession in the modern world-and reevaluate his prejudice against religion-to stop Eve.
Review: This book was a little slower starting out then most of his other books. It took me a little longer to get “hooked”. Once the flow was stared it was very hard to put down. It had the good verses evil in it but not the spiritual world likes most of his other books. It was all in the physical.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Chaos by Ted Dekker
Book: Chaos
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: April 2008
Pages: 261
Synopsis
New York Times best-selling author revisits the universe of his half-million selling Circle Trilogy.
Deep in the mountains of Romania lies a fortress, and deep within that fortress a chamber. And in that chamber, ruling the dead for over two thousand years, lives one Shataiki bat, straight from the bowels of the Black Forest. If he has his way, no child will be safe by morning. But there are four who stand in the way. This is the end, a gripping finale to the search for the seven Books of History.
Review: This is the final book of this series although I think he left it opened in case he wants to come back. I think this was the best book of the four. This book even had some funny parts to it.
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: April 2008
Pages: 261
Synopsis
New York Times best-selling author revisits the universe of his half-million selling Circle Trilogy.
Deep in the mountains of Romania lies a fortress, and deep within that fortress a chamber. And in that chamber, ruling the dead for over two thousand years, lives one Shataiki bat, straight from the bowels of the Black Forest. If he has his way, no child will be safe by morning. But there are four who stand in the way. This is the end, a gripping finale to the search for the seven Books of History.
Review: This is the final book of this series although I think he left it opened in case he wants to come back. I think this was the best book of the four. This book even had some funny parts to it.
Renegade By Ted Dekker
Book: Renegade
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: April 2008
Pages: 285
Synopsis
New York Times best-selling author revisits the universe of his half-million selling Circle Trilogy.
Everyone tries to be God at some point in their lives, and this time it's Billos's turn. Turning his back on all that he once held precious, he enters the forbidden book and lands in a reality that is as foreign to him as water is to oil. A place called Paradise, Colorado where he's approached by a sinister man named Marsuvees Black. In this third installment of the Lost Book series, Billos is the renegade and every one knows that all renegades must die.
Review: This is the 3rd book of the series. I did not find this book as “on the edge of my seat” as the first two. Although he did do a great job of showing how “good” can be persuaded by “evil”.
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: April 2008
Pages: 285
Synopsis
New York Times best-selling author revisits the universe of his half-million selling Circle Trilogy.
Everyone tries to be God at some point in their lives, and this time it's Billos's turn. Turning his back on all that he once held precious, he enters the forbidden book and lands in a reality that is as foreign to him as water is to oil. A place called Paradise, Colorado where he's approached by a sinister man named Marsuvees Black. In this third installment of the Lost Book series, Billos is the renegade and every one knows that all renegades must die.
Review: This is the 3rd book of the series. I did not find this book as “on the edge of my seat” as the first two. Although he did do a great job of showing how “good” can be persuaded by “evil”.
Infidel By Ted Dekker
Book: Infidel
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: Jan 2008
Pages: 288
Synopsis
From Chosen to Traitor?
After being stretched to their limits, the four heroic young Forest Guard recruits--Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal--are pulled into deeper danger on their mission to secure the seven lost Books of History.
Celebrated as a hero, Johnis's world is shattered when he learns that his mother may not be dead as presumed but could be living as a slave to the Horde. Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue.
But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers. How can he save those he loves without betraying his own people?
In the end, one will be revealed as the Infidel. And nothing will be the same for the remaining Chosen.
Review: I liked this book a little better then Choosen. It kept me on the edge of my seat more. I love how Ted Dekker is tying this series into his adult series: The Circle.
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: Jan 2008
Pages: 288
Synopsis
From Chosen to Traitor?
After being stretched to their limits, the four heroic young Forest Guard recruits--Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal--are pulled into deeper danger on their mission to secure the seven lost Books of History.
Celebrated as a hero, Johnis's world is shattered when he learns that his mother may not be dead as presumed but could be living as a slave to the Horde. Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue.
But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers. How can he save those he loves without betraying his own people?
In the end, one will be revealed as the Infidel. And nothing will be the same for the remaining Chosen.
Review: I liked this book a little better then Choosen. It kept me on the edge of my seat more. I love how Ted Dekker is tying this series into his adult series: The Circle.
Infidel By Ted Dekker
Book: Infidel
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: Jan 2008
Pages: 288
Synopsis
From Chosen to Traitor?
After being stretched to their limits, the four heroic young Forest Guard recruits--Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal--are pulled into deeper danger on their mission to secure the seven lost Books of History.
Celebrated as a hero, Johnis's world is shattered when he learns that his mother may not be dead as presumed but could be living as a slave to the Horde. Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue.
But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers. How can he save those he loves without betraying his own people?
In the end, one will be revealed as the Infidel. And nothing will be the same for the remaining Chosen.
Review: I liked this book a little better then Choosen. It kept me on the edge of my seat more. I love how Ted Dekker is tying this series into his adult series: The Circle.
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub Date: Jan 2008
Pages: 288
Synopsis
From Chosen to Traitor?
After being stretched to their limits, the four heroic young Forest Guard recruits--Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal--are pulled into deeper danger on their mission to secure the seven lost Books of History.
Celebrated as a hero, Johnis's world is shattered when he learns that his mother may not be dead as presumed but could be living as a slave to the Horde. Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue.
But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers. How can he save those he loves without betraying his own people?
In the end, one will be revealed as the Infidel. And nothing will be the same for the remaining Chosen.
Review: I liked this book a little better then Choosen. It kept me on the edge of my seat more. I love how Ted Dekker is tying this series into his adult series: The Circle.
Choosen by Ted Dekker
Book: Choosen
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub date: Jan 2008
Pages: 288
Synopsis
Think with your heart and prepare to die for you have been Chosen.
The land of the Forest Dwellers has been decimated by the Horde under the watchful eye of the vilest of all creatures, Teeleh. Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, is forced to lower the recruitment age of his army from 18 to 16. From among thousands, four new recruits are chosen to lead--and perhaps die--for the greater good.
The chosen four are sent on a quest to prove their character, but their mission takes a dramatic turn when they are intercepted, sworn to secrecy, and redirected to a different endgame. Now they must find the seven lost Books of History. Books that have power over the past, present, and future. Books whose words are alive. Books sought by the Dark One that control not only the destiny of their world . . . but that of ours as well.
Review:
First of all I love Ted Dekker's writing in which you will see as you start reading my postings. This is also the first young adult book/series that I have read. I really enjoyed it. I did not think it got as deep as his regular books but it definately got across the good verses evil point that he always makes. The "fantisy world" was not so unbelievable either. I enjoyed this book.
Author: Ted Dekker
Pub date: Jan 2008
Pages: 288
Synopsis
Think with your heart and prepare to die for you have been Chosen.
The land of the Forest Dwellers has been decimated by the Horde under the watchful eye of the vilest of all creatures, Teeleh. Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, is forced to lower the recruitment age of his army from 18 to 16. From among thousands, four new recruits are chosen to lead--and perhaps die--for the greater good.
The chosen four are sent on a quest to prove their character, but their mission takes a dramatic turn when they are intercepted, sworn to secrecy, and redirected to a different endgame. Now they must find the seven lost Books of History. Books that have power over the past, present, and future. Books whose words are alive. Books sought by the Dark One that control not only the destiny of their world . . . but that of ours as well.
Review:
First of all I love Ted Dekker's writing in which you will see as you start reading my postings. This is also the first young adult book/series that I have read. I really enjoyed it. I did not think it got as deep as his regular books but it definately got across the good verses evil point that he always makes. The "fantisy world" was not so unbelievable either. I enjoyed this book.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
12 hour mini challenge
Here are the questions to answer in your blog:
1. What are you reading right now?
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
2. How many books have you read so far?
Almost 2
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
The Elevator by Angela Hunt
4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?
Yes, I went to a hotel so that my kids could not interrupt me
5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Only a couple and it was my husband and he did not keep me on the phone
6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
That I’m not getting tired of reading even though I was up early
7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
no
8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?
Start reading earlier
9. Are you getting tired yet?
no
10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
No, only caffeine
1. What are you reading right now?
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
2. How many books have you read so far?
Almost 2
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
The Elevator by Angela Hunt
4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?
Yes, I went to a hotel so that my kids could not interrupt me
5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Only a couple and it was my husband and he did not keep me on the phone
6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
That I’m not getting tired of reading even though I was up early
7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
no
8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?
Start reading earlier
9. Are you getting tired yet?
no
10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
No, only caffeine
8th hour update
I am up to page 163 out of 498. Going a little slower then I wanted to but at least I know I will finish it. It is a very good book. I usally do not like vampire stories but this is very well done.
So far I have a total of 259 pages read.
So far I have a total of 259 pages read.
5th hour update
Finished 1st book (only had to read 1/2 of it). Now starting 2nd book, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. I heard this was a GREAT book. My goal is to get it done in 6 hours! Keep Reading!!!!
3rd hour update
Title of book(s) read this hour:
Name of book currently reading: True Light by Dee Henderson
Pages read: 54
Running total of pages read since you started: 54
Amount of time spent reading: About 1 hour
Running total of time spent reading since you started: About one hour
Mini-challenge this hour: Reader of the hour and Ecomic
Name of book currently reading: True Light by Dee Henderson
Pages read: 54
Running total of pages read since you started: 54
Amount of time spent reading: About 1 hour
Running total of time spent reading since you started: About one hour
Mini-challenge this hour: Reader of the hour and Ecomic
hour 2 challenge
The ecomic made me think about the up coming Def Lepperd concert my husband and I are going to. Although there will be no making out because we will also have our 16 year old son with us and that might embarrass him. lol
Read-a-thon Introduction Meme
Where are you reading from today?
The Hamton Hotel in Georgetown Ky
3 facts about me …
1) I'm very happily married
2) I have three wonderful boys
3) This is my first 24 hour read-a-thon and I'm new at blogging
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I brought six books with me but my cousin brought 11- so we will see
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
My goal is 20 hours of reading and to finish my 600 page book in six hours
Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
Just do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Hamton Hotel in Georgetown Ky
3 facts about me …
1) I'm very happily married
2) I have three wonderful boys
3) This is my first 24 hour read-a-thon and I'm new at blogging
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I brought six books with me but my cousin brought 11- so we will see
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
My goal is 20 hours of reading and to finish my 600 page book in six hours
Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
Just do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
PUB CHALLENGE
One more chapter is hosting a pub challenge.
Rules
Want to read more books that are published in the current year? You’ve come to the right place! This challenge lasts all year. The rules are simple:
Want to read more books that are published in the current year? You’ve come to the right place! This challenge lasts all year. The rules are simple:
Read a minimum of 8 books published in 2008. (Library books are acceptable!)
No children’s/YA titles allowed, since we’re at the ‘pub.’
At least 4 titles must be fiction.
Crossovers with other challenges are allowed.
Titles may be changed at any time.
No children’s/YA titles allowed, since we’re at the ‘pub.’
At least 4 titles must be fiction.
Crossovers with other challenges are allowed.
Titles may be changed at any time.
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