Paradigm [Paperback]

Diane J. Newton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2005

Little Danny Manning is an adorable angel whose startling abilities are veiled in secrecy. When the boy disappears, detective Tony Favata catches the case. With no clues, a distracted partner and a frenzied media feasting on wild tales, sorting the guilty from the innocent isn't easy. Danny's frantic mother claims to be a clueless victim, but is she complicit? A deadbeat dad, a deranged granny, a prickly pediatrician, a scheming research scientist and a sinister cabal with deep pockets and scary proclivities all come under suspicion. Tony decides the truth is obvious, but can he prove it?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A spellbinding page-turner." -- Greater Niagara Newspapers, reviewer Julie Obermiller

Terrific twists and great suspense. Dynamic, interesting characters. A good book, with plenty of conflict and a great hook. -- Writer's Digest

About the Author

Diane J. Newton is the author of Children of the Sun and Unusual Destiny, an award-winning mystery/suspense novel. She is currently working on two new books; the first Van & Brown Mystery, a series and Bethany's Brood, Children of the Sun II. She complied and edited a newly released anthology, Secrets, Fact or Fiction? Written to promote reading and to fund literacy programs, the nine-author collaborative invites readers into an exciting contest, guessing which of its stories may be true and which are not.

Mrs. Newton lives in Western New York with her husband. She is a frequent public speaker, head of the Authors Guild of WNY, moderates a similar international Internet group and enjoys fund-raising for charitable and civic organizations. An author advocate, she writes, edits and reviews for peers. To learn more about her titles and release dates, please visit her web pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Aventine Press (January 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593302452
• ISBN-13: 978-1593302450
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,500,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great cast of Newton characters!, April 2, 2005

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The Chatterbox (Barker, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paradigm (Paperback)

As with all of Newton's books, the characters in Paradigm invite you in as a close observer of their drama. When four year old Danny disappears under startling circumstances, the reader is gripped in a clock-ticking search for the child and the truth.
Kate Manning, loving mother, must battle a power-crazed research doctor, a suspicious detective and her own fears. How can she convince others what she can hardly believe, that Danny disappeared before her very eyes? What do the boy's telekinetic powers have to do with the strange apparition?
Readers will love-to-hate the deadbeat dad, the religious fanatic grandmother and the sinister government types lurking in the shadows. There are twists at every turn.
This suspense filled book will keep you caught up in the mystery of Kate and Danny while offering a little romance, a few lighthearted moments and unforgettable characters. You'll find yourself wanting a sequal- soon!
In this age of gratuitous violence and sex creeping into every genre, it's refreshing to find a book that doesn't pander to to cheapness and relies on a great plot, deliciously served up with entertaining sub-plots and a great cast. Paradigm is certainly suitable for young adults as well.
This is Newton's hat-trick; three books totally unrelated except for their great writing!