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The Messiah (Zane Presents)

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Lee Hayes is a talented author who has the ability to snatch you into a story and keep you spell bound until the telling is told. After reading Passion Marks, I didn't think he would ever be able to top that story but I was wrong.

The Messiah is an excellant story that will keep you on your toes, turning pages and wanting more. If you love a story that will keep you guessing until they very end, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book!

My only problem now is figuring out where Mr. Hayes got all these demented ideas.

Great job Lee, I can't wait to see what else you've got up your sleeve cause you did the darn thang with this one.

I've read all of Mr. Hayes' novels so far and I've noticed that all his novels have physical violence in it. The storyline was losing my attention towards the middle and I stopped reading it but curiosity got the best of me and I'm glad that I finished it. Disturbing but a good book.

Lee Hayes, author of Passion Marks and A Deeper Blue: Passion Marks II, is back and trust me when we say he is going to blow you away with his heart -pounding thriller, The Messiah. Lee Hayes definitely takes a different direction from his previous novels.

The Messiah takes you through a path of mystery and suspense. What was going to be a night of sexual pleasure for Jazz McKinney turns out to be a night that almost cost him his life. As Jazz anticipates meeting the man of his dreams from the Internet, it unfortunately turns out to be the date from hell. Jazz is brutally beaten and nearly castrated by his attacker, who calls himself The Messiah, better known as "Alpha and Omega". The Messiah is on a personal, sick and twisted quest to save the soul of all homosexuals; however the price each of his victims must pay for their redemption is death.

Gabriel Kane is the ambitious investigative reporter who has followed this serial killer since the beginning. Unfortunately, when The Messiah mysteriously vanishes, Gabriel's career comes to an end. Now that the Messiah has come back from the dead, Gabriel finally has the opportunity to uncover the story of who this serial killer is and reinventing his career. He befriends Jazz, the only surviving victim who has actually identified the Messiah. He struggles with the decision of salvaging his career with the story of a lifetime or saving Jazz's life. As Gabriel comes dangerously close to the truth, he will soon discover that The Messiah is someone he loves.

The GBM Bookclub loved The Messiah because we feel that this is Lee Hayes's best work yet. Lee Hayes brought an interesting twist to the storyline. Mystery and suspense were definitely it genres, bringing up some very real questions such as: How dangerous is it really to meet a stranger off the Internet? Does the Church really accept all of God's children's? What would you do if you found out you were dating a killer? Who in fact is the Messiah? If you really want to know, then go get the book.

Until next time

Lee Hayes has, once again, stepped outside the box and delivered a great work. This book is one that, once you get started, you won't want to put it down. And while this book is entertaining, it also speaks to an issue that is presently causing controversy; black gay men and the church. Lee succeeds at weaving images with words so you not only read, but experience his novel.

If you are a fan of Lee's, you will not be disappointed. If you are new to his work, your appetite for literary entertainment will be satisfied.

Lee Hayes has done it again with this beautifully, meticulously written novel, "THE MESSIAH." The ambitious reporter Gabriel Kaine begins his return to the big time in his career by teaming up with the only living victim of the Messiah. The Messiah being a mass murderer who murders victims who seem to be living sexually promiscuous lives. The Messiah fortunately leaves Jazz McKinney alive to spread his "gospel" and tell the world of his power and of his rage against their sins. When Gabriel begins helping Jazz to remember the horrific night that he encountered the Messiah, it also sparks a difference in his boyfriend, Dr. Garrett Lord. This novel will leave you on the edge of your seat as Gabriel starts discovering more and more about his boyfriend and the disturbing thought that he may indeed be the Messiah himself. I recommend this novel to anyone who loves murder, mystery, intrigue and passion that exudes from every angle. This book was well worth the money spent.

This is an author I have been meaning to check out for some time, I'm so glad I was finally able to enjoy his work! The Messiah, is a bone chilling look into the mind of a mad man. It was a perfect "Halloween" read that I could not put down. You will love it. I didn't know what I had been missing!

Lee Hayes is one of my favorite authors and because of it, I recently brought THE MESSIAH. I did not think that it would be as good as 'Passion Marks', 'A Deeper Blue' or 'The Bad Seed' but THE MESSIAH definately held its own. Mr. Hayes has written another winner because he developed characters that changed as the story progressed. The story of Gabriel Kane as the ambitious investigative reporter who followed the serial Killer known as the Messiah, grows as a human being for caring about Jazz McKinney, one of the victims of the Messiah. Mr. Hayes lets the character of Gabriel progress as the story changes and Gabriel now becomes the protector of Jazz. Within the story the reader will drawn into plenty of suspense, drama and conflict that will leave the reader with thoughts of "What would I do?" "Would I be daring enought to do this?" "How can I survive?" This book is a must read. I enjoyed it!

This book was a great summer read. Lots and lots of suspense. Just the way I like it. Great job!

Lee Hayes is a mediocre writer @ best and @ worst he's so weak. The Messiah showcases well Hayes' weak writing. This novel was confusing, confusing, confusing. Hayes kept switching back and forth between characters to hide what was coming, yet the big plot twist was so transparent long before it was revealed it was pathetic. None of the characters held my interest. All around, the novel fell far short of the back cover blub; neither heart-pounding or thrilling. Spend your dollars elsewhere.

It was good book with an awesome villain. The story grabs you right in the beginning and makes you want to learn who is the killer and why he does it. You will enjoy this book.