The Divided Child [Mass Market Paperback]

Ekaterine Nikas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 2001

Sunny Greece turns deadly....

All Christine Stewart wants is a relaxing vacation on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu. Then she meets nine-year-old Michael Redfield and saves him from being crushed by a falling piece of Byzantine stone.

Invited to spend the rest of her holiday at the luxurious villa where Michael is staying with his family, Christine soon realizes something is wrong with the Redfield clan.

Michael's stepmother is openly hostile, her brother is charmingly seductive, and Michael's handsome uncle seems obsessed with the death of his brother--Michael's father.

Christine has no desire to become even more deeply embroiled in the family's problems, but how can she abandon Michael when she learns he is the pawn in a nasty custody battle...and the target of a killer?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... a gripping tale of murder and deceit, with exciting plot twists and turns . . . . A startling, satisfying ending!" -- Lynne Remick, Writers Moon reViews/eDreams Greece Guide

"...a superb debut novel complete with hidden secrets and surprise motivations that are guaranteed to keep readers guessing." -- Megan Kopp, Romance Reviews Today

"...marvelous book filled with all the right ingredients -- a suspenseful plot, a dashing, mysterious hero and a dazzling Greek setting. -- Christiane Heggan, author of ENEMY WITHIN and BLIND FAITH

"A haunting intrigue reminiscent of DuMaurier's "Rebecca," but set against the golden glow of the Greek isles." -- Jill Jones, author of BLOODLINE and REMEMBER YOUR LIES

"Excellent romantic mystery set totally in myth filled Greece." -- Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

"The Divided Child harkens back to the gothic thrillers of old, including the exotic and beautiful setting. Good reading fun." -- Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times

"With descriptions of Greece that instantly transport the reader to sun filled days...a rich and fascinating romantic mystery" -- Lizzie Hayes, Mystery Women

The Divided Child is Ekaterine Nikas's first book and it is Absolutely wonderful. -- Robyn Glazer, MyShelf.com

From the Author

I was inspired to write this book by a photograph and a news article. The photograph was one I took on the Greek island of Corfu. An oncoming storm had dimmed the usually brilliant Greek sky to a brooding and ominous grey, and untold stories seemed to hover in the air like incipient raindrops.

Then I read an article about a three-year-old heiress and the wrangling that surrounded the custody battle for her. All custody battles are hard, but I began to wonder what would happen to a child who was fought over not because he was wanted, but because he was worth a fortune, especially if the custody battle began to turn deadly.

Suddenly I imagined just such a child watching the storm approach, hoping for better times, but surrounded by danger. And I imagined another figure there as well, standing next to him. A woman who'd suffered her own battles, but couldn't turn away from a child who needed her protection.

That's how THE DIVIDED CHILD was born. I hope you enjoy the story.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Avid Press, LLC (March 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 192961375X
• ISBN-13: 978-1929613755
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,260,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read if you like romantic suspense!, June 7, 2001

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Denise Lynn "Denise Lynn" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divided Child (Mass Market Paperback)

Newcomer Ekaterine Nikas arrives on the scene with a sure hit. I read this book in one sitting. If you like suspense, romance, action and tantalizing characters, then "The Divided Child" will fit your bill. The masters, Mary Stewart and Phyllis Whitney would be proud. I look forward to many more reads from this author. WTG, Ms. Nikas.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, November 5, 2001

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Siri Jeffrey - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divided Child (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like romance, if you like mystery, if you like intrigue and fast-paced suspense -- you will LOVE this book. Set against the lush and beautiful backdrop of Greece, THE DIVIDED CHILD is a breathtaking novel that kept me turning pages far into the night. Full of twists and turns and startling revelations, I was torn between wanting to reach the end so that I could at last unravel all the secrets, and hating to reach the end because I wanted to keep reading. I'm amazed to learn that this is the author's debut novel -- she's a pro. Ms. Nikas, I'm waiting impatiently for your next book!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as Barbara Michaels!, April 4, 2001

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Colleen "Colleen" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Divided Child (Mass Market Paperback)

I could not put this book down!

If you like Barbara Michaels, you will love The Divided Child! It has the perfect blend of suspense and romance, and I couldn't figure out exactly who the villain was until the very end. To me, that makes a great story!