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Hug Therapy to the nth degree, September 19, 2010
This review is from: Beware the Devil's Hug (Paperback)
Hugs--they bring comfort to many, disgust and horror to others and a feeling of safety to still others. Some hugs can invoke all these emotions. One hug can't change an entire life--or can it?
In Beware the Devil's Hug, Marvin Wilson has once again brought together an unlikely cast of characters whose lives entwine in such a way they weave the very tapestry we call life. Love, hatred, pain and laughter are the threads that bind the tapestry tightly, making it impossible for even one of the characters to remain untouched by all the others.
For those familiar with Mr. Wilson's work, you won't be surprised that he does not skirt issues that may cause controversy. He presents what is, leaving his own ego and thoughts completely out of the picture and allowing the reader to fully experience each issue from a perspective within their own soul. Before your experience, for this book is truly an experience, is through, you will question reality, ponder your idea of right and wrong and, if you are willing, get to see the world from perspectives you thought were much different than your own.
For those not looking for a spiritual revelation, that is fine too. The storyline is full of drama, action and a twist that I never saw coming. Beware the Devil's Hug contains something to please almost any reader, male or female, young or old. It is definitely an adult book, but only the most prudish or narrow-minded will find it offending. Marvin Wilson may not skirt the difficult issues, but he handles them with finesse and a genuine empathy found rarely in today's world. Marvin Wilson is a modern day Richard Bach - inviting the human race to question, strive and dream--but most of all to open their minds and hearts and embrace all the wonder that lies within each soul.
~ Joyce Anthony, author of Storm, and professional book critic
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Truly Remarkable, September 10, 2010
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Beware the Devil's Hug introduces readers to a mishmash of deftly-drawn, misguided characters who are prone to bad decisions and worse circumstances. But as one homeless man proves, things are not always what they seem. This book is part-magical realism, part-spirituality and part-social commentary; and yet, remarkably, all of this works harmoniously to create an utterly engrossing and enlightening story.
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Terrorist plot, September 10, 2010
This review is from: Beware the Devil's Hug (Paperback)
Terrorist plot, spirituality, sex, intrigue and suspense place this novel at the top of the list of books to read.
The story begins with the apparently innocent doings of a bum: but he's much more than that. He possesses supernatural abilities and plays an important role in a cast of multi-faceted international characters. A planned meeting of a new organization whose goal is to seek peace by diluting religious dogmas is under threat of destruction in an Islamic terrorist plot. With a hostage as leverage, the extremists set their plan in motion using a trusted member of the organization. Will the member fulfill the mission to save his loved ones or be used simply as a decoy in a much broader scheme? Timely and provocative, packed with interracial, erotic and bizarre relationships, this novel keeps the reader in a constant state of suspense.
The author weaves a tale with credibility and realism. I give this book a five-star rating and expect to see it on the bestseller list.
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