In the town of Hawkins Hollow, it's called The Seven. Every seven years, on the seventh day of the seventh month, strange things happen. It began when three young boys-Caleb, Fox, and Gage-went on a camping trip to The Pagan Stone. And twenty-one years later, it will end in a showdown between evil and the boys who have become men-and the women who love them.
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After three boys accidentally awaken an ancient evil near their small Maryland town, the tight-knit community finds itself lost to a Stephen King–style plague of madness and destruction for a week every seven years. Twenty-one years later, those three boys, now grown, are hoping to find a way to stop the evil before its third return, which may mean the end of the town; they don't know much about the anomalies, but they do know that [e]very time it gets stronger. This time, the town is graced by author Quinn Black, eager to document the paranormal mystery. When two more women arrive—one an associate of Quinn's, the other led to town by strange visions—the circle of six decide to face the oncoming apocalypse together. Hyperprolific bestseller Roberts frontloads her story with drama and endearing characters (especially in Quinn and bowling alley owner Caleb Hawkins), but an abundance of exposition and domestic concerns (protagonists decorate a house, trade banter and pair off predictably) slow the plot significantly. Though future volumes are sure to pick up, this trilogy kickoff suffers from a dearth of twists and little payoff; fans of the brisk, colorful Roberts style will enjoy the ride, though probably not as much as they'd expect. (Dec.)
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81 of 93 people found the following review helpful
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In the town of Hawkins Hollow Maryland, three men have been best friends forever. They come from different families but were all born on 7/7/77. In 1987 on their 10th birthday Cal, Gage and Fox set out through the woods to camp at the mysterious location of Pagan Stone. They unleash an evil entity that dates back to 1652 and when they finally leave the woods the next morning, everything has changed.
Fast forward twenty years where Quinn, an author who specializes in things that go bump in the night, comes to the town to research what happened 20 years ago and what happens to the town and its inhabitants on 7/7.
I am a little disappointed in this story. It's not bad; it's just not that great, either, I wasn't wowed. Blood Brothers is a little reminiscent of the Three Sister Island Trilogy. I like the story premise; I love paranormal fiction, but feel this book is missing something. It failed to hook me like all other Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb books normally do and I think it is because of the characters; I never got that attached to any of them.
We have three men bonded by birthdays and deep friendship and then three women, Quinn, Layla and Cybil come along for various reasons. You know eventually they are all going to "couple up" and normally by book one in her trilogies while couple number one is steaming up the pages you can feel the chemistry brewing between couples two and three. It wasn't brewing at all for couple two and it's barely simmering for couple three.
I just don't think she gave us a real strong sense of who everyone was and where they are all coming from. Part of the reason why I love Nora books is because of her ability to paint the characters so vividly; normally we know the characters physically, emotionally, personally. I didn't get that with this one. I barely have a physical description in my head for the 6 of them.
I don't want to be all negative as it is not a horrible book by any means. I like the plot and think with a little more development I will love the characters. I think Gage and Cybil are going to be fun. I am hopeful that the next two books The Hollow and Pagan Stone will be a little more gripping and engaging. All in all not her best work or start to a series, but it's still a good read.
Fast forward twenty years where Quinn, an author who specializes in things that go bump in the night, comes to the town to research what happened 20 years ago and what happens to the town and its inhabitants on 7/7.
I am a little disappointed in this story. It's not bad; it's just not that great, either, I wasn't wowed. Blood Brothers is a little reminiscent of the Three Sister Island Trilogy. I like the story premise; I love paranormal fiction, but feel this book is missing something. It failed to hook me like all other Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb books normally do and I think it is because of the characters; I never got that attached to any of them.
We have three men bonded by birthdays and deep friendship and then three women, Quinn, Layla and Cybil come along for various reasons. You know eventually they are all going to "couple up" and normally by book one in her trilogies while couple number one is steaming up the pages you can feel the chemistry brewing between couples two and three. It wasn't brewing at all for couple two and it's barely simmering for couple three.
I just don't think she gave us a real strong sense of who everyone was and where they are all coming from. Part of the reason why I love Nora books is because of her ability to paint the characters so vividly; normally we know the characters physically, emotionally, personally. I didn't get that with this one. I barely have a physical description in my head for the 6 of them.
I don't want to be all negative as it is not a horrible book by any means. I like the plot and think with a little more development I will love the characters. I think Gage and Cybil are going to be fun. I am hopeful that the next two books The Hollow and Pagan Stone will be a little more gripping and engaging. All in all not her best work or start to a series, but it's still a good read.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Reviews for this book have been all over the spectrum - mainly because it wasn't what readers were expecting. This book is not in the romance genre at all. It is full of supernatural elements and suspense revolving around 3 boyhood friends. I also saw a lot of criticism about it being about 3 boys stating it has been done before, but it is a trilogy, so that is what I expected as in keeping with her many past trilogies.
I loved this 1st book, and can't wait for the next two to be released. This unique unusual story is full of suspense and a definite creepiness factor. Cal, Fox, and Gage - Three friends from childhood that act and feel more like brothers, and the women Quinn, Layla, and Cybil that were drawn to this little town were well written, quirky, and yet very different individuals. I also liked the fact that during their journey together, even though it is serious, there were some unexpected funny moments too. I also appreciated that even though this was Cal and Quinn's story, all the characters were very involved in the story. The Key series and Garden series have been my favorites, but if this series continues as it started, I will have to add it to my favorites.
I loved this 1st book, and can't wait for the next two to be released. This unique unusual story is full of suspense and a definite creepiness factor. Cal, Fox, and Gage - Three friends from childhood that act and feel more like brothers, and the women Quinn, Layla, and Cybil that were drawn to this little town were well written, quirky, and yet very different individuals. I also liked the fact that during their journey together, even though it is serious, there were some unexpected funny moments too. I also appreciated that even though this was Cal and Quinn's story, all the characters were very involved in the story. The Key series and Garden series have been my favorites, but if this series continues as it started, I will have to add it to my favorites.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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As previous readers have noted, Nora really is the queen of dialogue, the queen of writing family/friend dynamics in a way that makes them seem real. She has a knack for writing characters that I really like to read about. I loved Cal and Quinn and all the rest of the gang. I loved Lump. Add a little paranormal into the mix, and the book becomes a winner for me.
True, this is not her best book ever, but it's far from the worst. We're building up the series in this book, so I expect it to be a lot of background information, and I don't expect the overall story arc to be resolved yet. That'll happen in the third book since this is book one of a trilogy. I understand that, so I didn't got into it expecting a nice tidy package all wrapped up with a bow.
What I expected was an enjoyable read with characters I like and want to read about, and that's exactly what I got. No, the romance between Cal and Quinn wasn't the most hot and steamy I've ever read...it was more comfortable, and that was just fine. (Though the scene in Cal's office was pretty hot, if you ask me). If you're looking for a book with lots of raw, desperate, passionate sex scenes, this isn't the one. Maybe that'll happen with Gage's story.
The point here is that I'm eager to stick around and find out what happens next, and that's really the mark of a good book to me. I have no problem recommending this.
True, this is not her best book ever, but it's far from the worst. We're building up the series in this book, so I expect it to be a lot of background information, and I don't expect the overall story arc to be resolved yet. That'll happen in the third book since this is book one of a trilogy. I understand that, so I didn't got into it expecting a nice tidy package all wrapped up with a bow.
What I expected was an enjoyable read with characters I like and want to read about, and that's exactly what I got. No, the romance between Cal and Quinn wasn't the most hot and steamy I've ever read...it was more comfortable, and that was just fine. (Though the scene in Cal's office was pretty hot, if you ask me). If you're looking for a book with lots of raw, desperate, passionate sex scenes, this isn't the one. Maybe that'll happen with Gage's story.
The point here is that I'm eager to stick around and find out what happens next, and that's really the mark of a good book to me. I have no problem recommending this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great read
I found this book to be one of Nora's best books. But, then I tend to love the books that are written more when they contain the magical . Read more
Published 1 month ago by eld
Another Great Trilogy
This book and the other 2 from the "Sign of 7 Trilogy" was a wonderful read. As usual when I am reading books by Nora Roberts, I was never disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andree Z.
Meh.
I've read Nora before and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This book, not so much. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. J. Williams
great book
This is an awesome book. So glad that I purchased it. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series very shortly.
Published 7 months ago by jd231982
Suspenseful, thrilling, can't put down...own all three in the series
I had loaned this trilogy to a friend two years ago and have been wanting to replace them... and now i have they are one of my favorite reads which are meant to be re read over and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cimarron
Blood Brothers
I received the CDs in excellant condition. They played beautifully. I like all the books Nora Roberts writes and being able to listen to them in the car is definitly a plus.
Published 7 months ago by jatg
Unexpected Thriller
Could not put this book down. Definately different from Nora Robert's normal romance novels. This suspensfull thriller was a definate surprise and I will definately read the rest... Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Johnson
BLOOD BROTHERS ARE POISED FOR A SHOWDOWN
From the very beginning, the reader is drawn into the middle of a suspenseful paranormal tale that commences in the 1600s, and then leaps ahead to 1987 and three boys who share a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Laurel-Rain Snow "Rain"
Sign of 7 Trilogy
Absolutely Loved this series!! Would and have, recommend it to any and everyone!! Great read! I loved all the characters, all the different personalities, strengths, flaws and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kelly Taylor
Vivid Storyline - Awesome Characters
This is by far one of my favorite trilogies by Nora Roberts! The story is great and will keep your interest, but more so in these books than others - the characters really come to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by MDS
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INSIDE THE PRETTY KITCHEN OF THE PRETTY house on Pleasant Avenue, Caleb Hawkins struggled not to squirm as his mother packed her version of campout provisions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pagan Stone, Hawkins Hollow, Ann Hawkins, Giles Dent, New York, Caleb Hawkins, Bill Turner, High Street, Hawkins Wood, Main Street, Quinn Black, Valentine's Day, Little Debbies, Hester's Pool, Boy Scout, Lazarus Twisse, Jim Hawkins, Hester Deale, Layla Darnell, Miss Lister, Thank God, Gage Turner, Miss Black, Hugh Jackman, Cybil Kinski Browse Sample Pages:
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INSIDE THE PRETTY KITCHEN OF THE PRETTY house on Pleasant Avenue, Caleb Hawkins struggled not to squirm as his mother packed her version of campout provisions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pagan Stone, Hawkins Hollow, Ann Hawkins, Giles Dent, New York, Caleb Hawkins, Bill Turner, High Street, Hawkins Wood, Main Street, Quinn Black, Valentine's Day, Little Debbies, Hester's Pool, Boy Scout, Lazarus Twisse, Jim Hawkins, Hester Deale, Layla Darnell, Miss Lister, Thank God, Gage Turner, Miss Black, Hugh Jackman, Cybil Kinski Browse Sample Pages:
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