The Chosen (MIRA) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sharon Sala (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005 | Series: MIRA

Washington, D.C. journalist January DeLena believes The Sinner, a disturbed homeless man, is luring victims into his fanatical world. January can't keep her suspicions quiet--nor can she resist homicide detective Benjamin North. Original.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Mira (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778322203
• ISBN-13: 978-0778322207
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Sala is a long time member of Romance Writers of America writing as Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall. She writes romantic suspense, Young Adult, and Women's Fiction. First published in 1991, she's a seven-time RITA finalist, winner of the Janet Dailey Award, four-time winner of the Career Achievement award from RT Magazine, five time winner of the National Reader's Choice Award and five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence as well as the Bookseller Best Award. Her books are New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly mass market best-sellers. Writing changed her life, her world, and her fate.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!, November 5, 2005

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Elaine C McTyer "avid reader" (Dawson, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chosen (MIRA) (Mass Market Paperback)

January DeLena is a journalist is D.C. She has been homeless, and hungry, so she has a special interest in the many homeless people around the city. Now she has heard about a man calling himself the "Sinner" they say he claims to have died and gone to hell, and now he is helping others. But she is having no luck finding him.

Benjamin North is a detective, he knows who January is, and has found himself very attracted to her, but she is media and every cop knows not to get involved with the media. However, his job and hers seem to collide while he works a missing persons case.

Both January and Ben find that some attractions are to much to avoid. When January shares some of her thoughts on the missing men, she and Ben are forced into a unit with his superior and his partner because she has thoughts but no proof. To find the proof they need, she may have to put herself in the line of fire.

Very intriging plot, with a breathtaking ending. I loved it. Sharon Sala is great.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure if I liked it!, November 9, 2005

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B. Oxford "Airmen's wife" (Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chosen (MIRA) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read everything Sharon Sala (AKA Dinah McCall) has ever written and this the first book that I am not sure if i'll be rereading. The basic plot of the book was good but I felt the romance was rushed and a bit off and the ending left a few loose ends in my opinion. It was a good read but NOT the great read I have come to expect from Ms. Sala. Hope her next offering in April 2006 written under Dinah McCall is better!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars graphic dark crime thriller, October 25, 2005

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chosen (MIRA) (Mass Market Paperback)

DC TV reporter January DeLena is investigating near death experiences when she uncovers a nasty scenario. Someone using the name Sinner abducts homeless males, but only those whose name is that of an Apostle. She is not sure what this self-anointed preacher has done with THE CHOSEN ones as no major increase in homicides has been reported though Brother John is dead.

January reports her theory to homicide detective Ben North, who in spite of seeing her recent anger and frustration over the murder of a twelve year old girl not related to this case, rejects her assertion as ridiculous. Instead he assumes that she is just another insensitive muckraker trying to get a reputation through a sensational though untrue story. She continues to dig deeper until the Sinner becomes aware of her actions. He plans a special sacrifice for the nosy woman who somewhat persuades Ben to take a chance on her. Ben still has major doubts, but admits to himself that he desires the reporter; she reciprocates but refuses to use her body to convince him that the Sinner exists.

THE CHOSEN is a graphic crime thriller with a touch of the seemingly paranormal and a romantic subplot that plays a back role to the activities of the Sinner. The story line grips the reader as the Sinner's plans start to become known to the audience and January. The lead couple is a likeable pair who is attracted to one another though he does not believe her pleadings as he assumes she is self grandstanding to further her career. Though the biblical references are overkill, fans of dark thrillers will want to read this one, but keep the lights on afterward.