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Destiny Of The Divas

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I devoured this book rather quickly, it had been several years since I have sit still long enough to read, or get enveloped in a fictional story. That said, this was a delightful treat for my mind, body and spirit.
As a female, older than the "target audience" range, I found it most refreshing that the characters were not portrayed as unbelievable comic book heroines, nor did they deal with unrealistic issues. Personally, I was most impressed that the details of the subject matter, kidnapped, missing and exploited children, were kept to a minimum, yet the urgency and importance were pursued with reverence and respectful of 'victims' anywhere and everywhere.
Destiny's Divas activated a "name game" passion within and I thought it fitting to add to Ernie's character naming: Danielle (meaning God is my judge); Dana (meaning coming into own power); Lisa (meaning the consecrated one of divine spirituality); and, Wendy (meaning the wanderer who walks with God). The symbolic meaning to the names, simply added to the author's fitting portrayal of his characters.
The author's attention to the factual statistics and truths regarding abductions, would make the "National Center for Missing and Exploited Children" proud, as a previously active member and volunteer for their photographing and fingerprinting campaigns, my thoughts of this story would be the perfect 'babysitter' gift of awareness - or anyone caring for children. It is also quite apparent that the author knows police procedure, legal loopholes for criminals, as well as forensic evidence, as he references his knowledge in subtle and profound dialogue between his characters.
Destiny's Divas was truly an emotionally charged lesson in the Miracle of youthful purpose and sacrifice, leaving my heart filled with HOPE for our future. It is a story I will remember forever and most definitely share with my grandchildren.

I started this book awhile ago, and got busy and finally just got to finish it. It is so well written and holds your interest. It starts out with a murder of a child, and you think it is all going to be about that, and it sort of is, but it continues with his sister going about finding his killer. It goes into the paranormal in ways I didn't expect,
and once I began reading it again, I couldn't put it down. My 16 year
old grand daughter was visiting me this past week end, and of course was
bored and I gave her Destiny to read, and she took it home with her and
called me tonight and wanted to know if this author wrote other books, I am sure you or your youngsters in your home will enjoy it. What a great Christmas gift it would make. I highly recommend it.

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Destiny of the Divas

This book is a fun fast read. Destiny, looking for her brother's killer forms a band to help in her quest. Without giving the story away, I will just say here is a little paranormal, a little suspense and a little mystery (something for everyone. This is a perfect book for readers of all ages. Teens will love it, also. I wouldn't be afraid to let my 12 year old granddaughter read it.

I can't wait to read Ernie Johnson's next book.

I'm probably not the right person to review "Destiny of the Divas" as I live in a household of males. When my sons asked, "What's it about?" I told them, "Four girls who form a band and have special powers and help people." "Oh, like Josie and the Pussycats," said the youngest son, and I wondered who he meant. Yes, I've heard of Josie and the Pussycats, but for all I knew they could have been talking kittens in a pet shop. "Oh Mom." Oh well. I guess I'm out of touch.

But Ernie's characters are very human, besides being heroic. The story arc takes them successfully from relatively quiet, non-musical nobodies to confidence and triumph, via lessons in faith and trust and human kindness. And Ernie avoids the girl-book trap of giving everyone a beautiful boyfriend. He keeps the story focused on real-world needs and dangers. The girls' families live pleasantly ordinary lives... Well, okay, the girls end up in something rather extra-ordinary, but they are young women on the brink on adulthood and stardom, and Ernie conveys that what-shall-I-do-now-I've-graduated feeling very well. Real-life dangers are ever present because of the book's opening scene, and theme, where a small boy is kidnapped. And real-life issues, like paying the rent and shopping for food, may be easily resolved, but they're still addressed.

"Every kid wants to be a superhero," says my son -- in superior tones as he's not technically a kid anymore. Perhaps that explains why Ernie's heroines so quickly accept the supernatural leading of their guide. And, "Every kid wants to be in a band," explains why they're so happy to walk into music stores. Does every kid want to rescue someone too? Probably. And Destiny feeds into all these dreams.

But I'm not a kid, and my children are grown, so my dreams are different. I like to know how things work and where they fit together. When the super talents were revealed in Destiny I felt frustrated because they seemed so specific to a task not yet discovered; I wanted powers with more universal relevance. But the girls did use their talents and machines several times during the story, so they weren't as limited as I'd thought. And a younger reader would probably be following the plot rather than analyzing the details.

I enjoyed reading "Destiny," though I found myself frequently distracted (sons, dog, life etc.) The ending held my attention particularly well and was very satisfying -- a beautifully dramatic scene, blessed with a quiet truth. It left me smiling and content, happily wishing every success to the band and their creator, Ernie Johnson.

I enjoyed Destiny of the Divas--finished it in one sitting, highly unusual for me. Although this is a mystery-suspense it suitable for all ages and I'm thinking teenagers would get a great kick out of it.

The subject matter is timely and presented in such a way that you want to cheer for a teenage rock-band who are influenced by a spirit to solve
kidnappings and murder of children. And the toys they get to play with.
A guitar-turned airplane. a microphone that makes you invisible. Letal drumsticks that can cut a hole in anything. The ability to hypnotize and make the person forget ever having seen you. Too bad our police forces
don't have such abilities.

A fun read.