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3.0 out of 5 stars
This is an All Over Good Book, November 10, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: Blood Ties (Hardcover)
I read "Blood Ties" when I was 13. My reading of suspense and mystery novels had been limited to a very small range of books written for my age group. Therefore, as I read the book and encountered gory and frightening scences I was appalled. It took me about a week to finish it, which was kind of a slow pace for me but, several times I had put it down, resolving not to read it anymore because I was scared half out of my wits. I'd always been able to guess the ending of stories, and I could usually figure out who the "bad guy" was before it was revealed. This book kept me guessing and reading until almost the last page. It was well written, and although I was still young when I read it, I think they could have left out some of the more gory parts. I mean come on, this is a christian novel!!!! I would'nt recommend it to everyone, but if you like horror and suspense, you've gotta read this book!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELENT..."WITH OUT A DOUGHT", February 15, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Blood Ties (Hardcover)
VERY WELL WRITTEN. I HAD TROUBLE PUTTING THE BOOK DOWN. I READ THIS BOOK IN 2 1\2 DAYS. I ACCUALLY FELT LIKE ONE OF THE CHARATERS. THE RESEAERCH WAS INCREDIBLE.. I CHECKED THE BOOK OUT ON ACCIDENT, AND I AM SO HAPPY I DID.. I AM ALSO HAPPY I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE HOW WELL THE BOOK IS. I GUARANTEE YOU, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS READ THE FIRST PAGE AND YOUR HOOKED. SINCERELY JULIE PLEASES E-MAIL IF YOU READ SIMMILAR BOOKS....
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Edge of your seat suspense thriller!, May 20, 2004
This review is from: Blood Ties (Hardcover)
In this edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller, Sigmund Brouwer shows the success of his earlier thriller novel "Double Helix" was not a fluke. On this occasion, however, he leaves the field of medicine and science, and creates a heart-stopping plot revolving around a serial killer introduced as "The Watcher". The novel is divided in two parts, the first of which is set in 1973. Kelsie McNeill is the daughter of a local rancher, and is being stalked by a secret admirer, a serial killer who leaves her threatening notes of warning along with eagle feathers. The second half of the novel is set in 1996, as Kelsie is married to Clay Garner, the FBI agent who was part of the intial investigation. "The Watcher" sets his final plans in motion by kidnapping Kelsie and her son. Clay's own life is in danger as he seeks to rescue his wife and son, as well as uncover the identity of the mysterious serial killer. The plot is thoroughly suspenseful, with lots of twists and turns, and when the identity of the mysterious "Watcher" is revealed in the last pages, the reader is sure to be in for a surprise! There are more Christian themes than in Brouwer's previous novel (the influence of C.S. Lewis is particularly apparent), but they are never a distraction from the main plot, and they are neither superficial nor overbearing as is the case in a lot of Christian fiction today. Some may regret that the religious themes aren't more deeply explored, but this could result in excessiveness or in theological candy floss. Brouwer wisely avoids both extremes by focussing on a suspenseful plot. I would rate "Blood Ties" as being at least as good as the thrillers produced by Terri Blackstock and Dee Henderson, and a welcome alternative to secular suspense fiction authors like Mary Higgins Clark. -GODLY GADFLY
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