The Eleventh Hour: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery [Paperback]

Lauren Maddison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2004

Connor Hawthorne and her lover, Laura Nez, are enjoying a quiet weekend at a women's resort in Palm Springs, but a poolside conversation soon has them neck-deep in a mystery with global ramifications. Soon, they are in England investigating a healer named Sister Sonia, who is toying with forces about which she has little understanding, which could have disastrous consequences. Then Connor's daughter, Katy, against her mother's wishes, goes undercover to investigate Sister Sonia and disappears.

Lauren Maddison is the author of four previous Connor Hawthorne mysteries: Deceptions, Witchfire, Death by Prophecy, and Epitaph for an Angel. She makes her home in Southern California.

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About the Author

Lauren Maddison is the author of four previous Connor Hawthorne mysteries: Deceptions, Witchfire, Death by Prophecy, and Epitaph for an Angel. She makes her home in Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555838782
• ISBN-13: 978-1555838782
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,040,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one, November 20, 2004

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constantread "constantread" (NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Eleventh Hour: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery (Paperback)

When I picked this book up, I knew I was in for a good read and I wasn't disappointed. I tried to stretch it out overseveral days by reading just a few chapters at a time, but was able only to last two days. The story is good, the writing is excellent and the developoment of the five (count 'em) major characters is so consistent. I hope we'll get toknow Ayallah better as she and Malcolm get married.

I don't think Maddison will ever top Deceptions, but she is a consistently excellent writer who comes up with plots that work for her characters. I do think it's time for Connor to become more accepting of her heritage. Her refusal to be gracious about who she is makes her seem sullen about her powers. She doesn't have to give up her skepticism since they are sure to encounter frauds, but she'll become mmore powerful if she accepts who she is. I'm already looking forward to the sixth book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the eleventh hour a connor hawthorne mystery, January 12, 2005

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Jane Kelly "JMK" (Australia, oldfort) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Eleventh Hour: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery (Paperback)

Once again Lauren maddison has me questioing my own belief system. By that I mean life after death, reincarnation. I was completely enthralled with this book and the mystery in which Lauren Maddison seems to make you feel comfortable with new characters. This is a book for people who enjoy to read it was simply put a pleasure :)

3.0 out of 5 stars Heart just didn't seem to be in it..., June 2, 2005

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Ruby Banjo "FieryFeline" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eleventh Hour: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery (Paperback)

I was looking forward to reading this book and found myself disappointed. I kept thinking, "That doesn't sound like something that character would say". I couldn't help but feel that Ms. Maddison's heart was not really in this book. It seemed disconnected and forced in ways her other books did not. I noticed quite a few editing errors as well. Wish I could give this a better review. Enjoyed her other books and plan to give the next one a good chance.