Dead Center [Mass Market Paperback]

Linda Zimmermann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Ghost Investigator Linda Zimmermann has created a terrifying novel about a battle between the living and the dead. When one of the country's largest shopping centers is built in Virginia, rumors abound that the place is haunted by ghosts of Civil War soldiers. Ghost hunter Sarah Brooks must uncover the truth, and come face to face with the restless spirits that walk through the Dead Center.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dead Center combines the eerie supernatural, a fast-paced plot and some interesting characters, all with twists of humor and humanity. -- SFRevu, October 2004, review by Colleen Cahill, Library of Congress

About the Author

Linda Zimmermann is an author, historian and paranormal investigator. In addition to her Ghost Investigator series of books of true ghost stories, she has written award-winning history, and science fiction novels. Utilizing her experience in actual investigations of haunted places, she has created a novel of terrifying realism. Dead Center is the first book in her Ghost Hunter series. Linda Zimmermann has made numerous appearances on television and radio.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Eagle Press (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971232636
• ISBN-13: 978-0971232631
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,883,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Center gets top marks, November 19, 2004

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Arthur J. Donohue Dc "octopus thrower" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Center (Mass Market Paperback)

On the advice of a fellow civil war historian I had the occasion to read Ms. Zimmerman's "Dead Center" in the recent past. The volume made such an impression on me that I found myself in search of other works by this author in the same genre. She combines a nice balance of suspense, "spookiness," and a nice historical perspective that I believe provides something for everyone. The "heroine" of her book in "Dead Center" seems to have the qualities of unflappable "street smarts" while searching out spirits in the same vein that Nancy Drew used to possess when I read those mysteries. This book, and hopefully ones to come subsequently are sure to make a hit with readers of all ages. The author's style is of the "page-turning" variety, and you'll find yourself passing up favorite TV shows just to get the the book's final outcome. Enjoy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dead Center is not dead reading, November 20, 2003

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Pauline Kranick (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Center (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read all of Linda's Ghost Investigator books and have enjoyed them very much but this novel was fantastic! It satisfies on many levels, Ghost Hunter, Civil War history and just plain mystery. I could hardly put the book down. It made me laugh. It made me cry. It was scarey but also touching. I can't wait for the next Ghost Hunter adventure.

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense and Terror From Cover to Cover, November 6, 2003

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MICHAEL J WORDEN (Port Jervis, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Center (Mass Market Paperback)

Linda Zimmermann has created a masterpiece with "Dead Center", the first novel that features fictional ghost hunter Sarah Brooks as she takes on the paranormal in a large shopping mall. Tag along with the thrills of a ghost investigation, scream at the horrific sight of mangled spectres, marvel at the discovery of lost American history and smile with the warm conclusion. Linda Zimmerman has crafted a novel to capture the imagination and the emotions: fear, terror, love, romance, and discovery.
Linda has combined her unique backgrounds in fiction, paranormal investigation and Civil War history to bring forth a novel that eliminates the traditional categories of genre fiction and stands out as a unique work.

A highly recommended work that you are guarenteed to read from cover to cover. I can not wait for the next novel to see what Sarah Brooks takes on next.