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4.0 out of 5 stars
An Absolute Delight; New Ground for Burke, January 6, 2009
Having been a Burke fan since I discovered the Irene Kelly series, I always eagerly snap up her novels as soon as they're available.
When I read the product description for this work and saw that she was exploring a new genre - the paranormal - I couldn't wait to dig in.
I wasn't disappointed. Ghosts, a centuries-old vendetta, redemption and damnation, compelling characters... all the goodies one could ask for.
This novel moves along at breakneck speed, without a wasted page. Brisk, taut, lean, engaging.
So why not that fifth star? Somehow, I was left wanting just a bit more. It felt that in some way, this could have been a little bit... bigger.
But if this is a new arena for Burke, well... bring it on. She's easily entered ground Koontz used to explore in his heyday, and with great aptitude. If she expands her scope, she could give Stephen King a run for his money.
That would be GREAT, as I really love that genre when it's well done.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
an extra ordinary treat, January 5, 2009
Fans of Jan Burke's crime fiction are in for a treat. Burke has always taken great pains to be exact. Realistic. Logical.
This latest book has released her to imagine supernatural beings with powers unshackled by reality. What a brutally tasty read it is!
The Messenger of the title is an immortal. He has lived hundreds of years. Tyler Hawthorne is a good guy. Perpetually handsome. Young. Wealthy. He visits people who are dying to transmit their final messages to their loved ones.
Lord Adrian Varre is the villain. He's the creepiest, slimiest, nastiest villain you ever loathed. Good vs. evil. A little love interest for spice. The timeless battle between an immortal and a nasty who wants to be.
Delicious! This one screams SEQUEL!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too, June 18, 2009
Gold Star Award Winner!
Tyler Hawthorne is a mystery. He is never sick and seems to heal from any injury at an alarming rate. He's suave, confident, and extremely wealthy.
But Amanda Clarke doesn't like him. In her opinion, bringing hope to her dying best friend, Ron, is just plain stupid. Ron has been sick for ages and will most likely die - how dare Tyler bring him hope of recovering?
Only Ron does recover. And as Amanda begins to learn more and more about this Mr. Hawthorne character, she becomes more intrigued and enamored with him.
But Tyler's past doesn't come free. Someone's out to get him, and will go to any means to get a hold of a precious lost item that Tyler now has. And that puts others in danger, such as Amanda, whom Tyler has grown very fond of. Sometimes even man's best friend - the enormous, black-as-night dog, Shade - can't help his master get out of every dangerous situation.
Jan Burke writes a thrilling tale of a mysterious man and a normal woman. Throughout the story, more is learned of Tyler and his "powers", which only intrigues the reader to keep going to the next chapter to find out the next puzzle piece of his life. Then there's the actual plot of who is after Tyler and why, which unfolds in such a way that the reader will never want to put the book down until the last page.
Burke's story is truly engrossing, and with its many mysteries and plot twists, it is sure to entertain all readers.
Reviewed by: Steph
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