Reaper (Lightbringer) [Hardcover]

K. D. Mcentire (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 24, 2012 | Series: Lightbringer

Reaper is set in a world a breath away from our own. After the death of her mother, Wendy is attempting to fill her mother's shoes and discovering that the prospect is far more difficult than she ever imagined. Learning that she is part of a powerful and ancient family of Reapers that her mother had forsaken is just the first surprise—Wendy soon discovers that the San Francisco Bay Never is filled with political powers and factions both previously unknown and completely mysterious to Wendy. Since both her mother and Piotr are gone, Wendy must struggle to maneuver between the machinations of the dead and the dark intentions of her living Reaper family.

Eventually betrayed and made sick unto death, the clock is ticking before Wendy will fall—she has only a matter of days to unravel the mysteries her mother left behind and to convince her wary family to accept her as one of their own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"McEntire's writing shimmers. The world she's created is intricate and full of life. Reaper will leave you breathless."
--Kristopher Reisz, author of Unleashed

"Reaper is a fascinating and touching story built in a rich, layered world where the stakes are bigger than life or death... . K.D. McEntire's writing is smart, sharp, and utterly engaging. Reaper will take you on a thrilling trip... where death is only the beginning."
--Leah Petersen, author of Fighting Gravity

"McEntire's strong sophomore effort has ghosts, multi-dimensional, interlapping worlds, complex plotting, interesting and well developed characters with themes of family, friendship, loyalty and love. Well written paranormal urban fantasy with a good mix of humor and drama, Reaper isn't just for young adults but for everyone."
--Bryan Thomas Schmidt, author, Saga of Davi Rhii; host, sffwrtcht

"This sequel to Lightbringer builds character depth and continues the adventures in McEntire's universe...a fast-paced and suspenseful follow-up that leaves room for more exciting adventures."
--RT Book Reviews, 3 stars

"If you're a reader looking for a non-stop, action packed fantasy story with a lot of drama and a side of scary, you have to check out Reaper...Kudos to Ms. McEntire for creating such a dramatic world that adults as well as teens will enjoy and characters that will stick with us long after the last page has ended."
--Night Owl Reviews

About the Author

K. D. McEntire is a mom and animal lover currently living just outside of Kansas City with her husband, son, and two cats. K. D. spends her minuscule free time reading, writing, and battling her Sims 3 addiction. She loves Wil Wheaton, Stephen King, Joss Whedon, gaming, comic books, and all things geeky. Visit her online at kdmcentire.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter @kdmcentire.

Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Pyr (August 24, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 161614632X
• ISBN-13: 978-1616146320
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.1 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,097,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Original YA Urban Fantasy August 24, 2012

By Amanda Makepeace

Format:Hardcover

Triple Wow! Reaper is the sequel to Lightbringer, a book my teenage daughter introduced me to a couple months ago. If you've not read the first book you may want to hold off on reading this review and instead go buy the book. Right now. Seriously.

Lightbringer introduces us to Wendy, Piotr and his gang of Lost children. Sound familiar? K.D. McEntire's modern day Peter Pan reveals a world just beyond our own where spirits and monsters dwell until they go into the light. I loved Lightbringer most for its originality.

In Reaper, McEntire, takes the game to a whole new level. Gone are the kid gloves. The world her characters knew is changing and now everyone is in danger. There were so many OMG moments in this book, from backstory reveals to betrayals and discoveries. You think you have a grasp on a character or relationship and then BAM, the story evolves right before your eyes. It's refreshing to read a book that doesn't give up all its secrets from the start.

When I asked my daughter what she thought of Reaper, this was her response: "I need the next book. NOW!" Yep. That about sums it up for me too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Totally captivating read September 12, 2012

By Falkore

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just finished the 2nd book in the Lightbringer series. I was totally engrossed from the first chapter to the last. I cannot wait for the next story to arrive so I can know what happens.

Thank you Ms. Mcentire for writing a story that all ages can enjoy. The characters are fully formed with detailed histories, the environment feels so real you can almost touch the Never. I am SO ready for the next story.

I will be sharing this with my family so they can enjoy it as much as I did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars On the edge of your seat sequel September 12, 2012

By Elly C. Combow

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Reaper was a wonderful, exciting sequel to Lightbringer. It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what would happen next. I can't wait to read the next book! The story combines a teenage girl who feels very real to the reader who tries to mesh her real world life with the amazing and scary world of the Never (the land of the dead and unseen things). The book has a well paced story with well balanced intrigue and empathy for the strong, smart female lead. I would recommend these books to any teen reader, or adult reader who enjoys fantasy. I just want to know what happens next in the story!