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Cold White Fury

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This is the first book I have read by Beth Amos and now I'm a big fan. I was on the edge of my seat from page one. This is a story about a widow and her son. A freak accident killed Jennifer's husband and lodged a metal fragment in her 6 month old son's head. Several years later, her son is talking to her dead husband and knowing things that no else knows. In a mad dash to save her son and herself she must find out the truth before it's too late. In a plot with many twists and turns you try to figure out who you can trust. This book is a winner

When Jennifer Bolton, her husband, Tim, and infant son, Tanner, are involved in a seemingly freak car accident, her husband, one of the leading geneticists in the country, is killed. Only Jennifer and Tanner survive, and they go on to lead seemingly uneventful lives for the next eight years, until Tanner has a minor bicycle accident that necessitates him being checked out at the hospital. While there, a mistake occurs during what should have been some routine tests, and suddenly Tanner's life is forever changed. An ordinary little boy, Tanner now become extraordinary with paranormal capabilities. He also hears dead people.

This transformation sets into play a number of unsettling events, and the tragedy that changed the lives of both Jennifer and Tanner interjects itself into the present. It is difficult for Jennifer to know who is friend and who is foe, as things are not always what they seem. Moreover, there is a conspiracy afoot to bring about a new world order, and Jennifer and Tanner may hold the key to the success of the conspiracy.. The only question is whether Jennifer and Tanner with be able to survive the dragnet laid out by the conspirators.

this is a plot driven book, and it moves along at a brisk clip. While some of it is predictable, it has a few twists and turns that will keep the reader turning the pages. Although the plot is fairly strong, some of the characters are two dimensional. Moreover, Jennifer, one of the main protagonists, is not a particularly sympathetic one. Still, notwithstanding the two dimensional characterizations that predominate, this is still a relatively entertaining read for those who enjoy fiction with a paranormal twist.

Beth Amos's "Cold White Fury" tries to be a very good supernatural thriller, as Jennifer Bolton, a widowed mother tries to protect her son Tanner, who through an accidental MRI develops supernatural abilaties. As Tanner's "gift" is becomes more known by the doctors, a old shadowy conspiracy(the most ridiculous part of the book) chases Jennifer, her son, and a sympathetic doctor. The silliness continues as the second rate "Stonecutter" wannabes plot to kill a senator and go by silly code names, and Jennifer finds that there are not one, but TWO people in her life that have been deceiving her to serve other ends. Only merits 2 stars.

I first read this book when I was a senior in high school. Since then I have read it three more times. It's just a great book and Beth Amos has a way of drawing you in to the story. Her other books, EYES OF NIGHT and SECOND SIGHT are also great novels. She has definitely become my favorite author.

I never really thought about what it would be like to not trust anyone you have known for years. in the book cold white fury Beth Amos shows not only the fear of being alone, but the despair of being double crossed and used by close friends. The book also keeps you in suspense right up the very end, I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of Beth's books.

If you like Koontz or any number of topnotch thrillers, go GET COLD WHITE FURY. It's a really entertaining, fast-paced novel. I'm going to have to hunt down every book Beth Amos writes! She's amazing! I just ordered her other one, EYES OF NIGHT, and someone told me there's one coming out in the fall, too. This is one great writer!

James Falmouth

This was the first book I read by Beth Amos, after this I went and ordered the rest! What a fantastic book, the read just swept me along, her other two books are just as good, Eyes of Night and Second Sight, all three are ones you would want to read and read again! Get this book you will not be disapointed.