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Relentless (Dominion Trilogy #1) [Kindle Edition]

Robin Parrish (Author)
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Parrish's latest opens upon a world so tilted--people are "shifted" into new bodies, while their old bodies and personalities proceed--that it brings Philip K. Dick to mind. Gradually, the Dick-like paranoia itself shifts into flourishes of sword-and-sorcery and a cast of characters rather like X-Men. Psychokinesis is the theme, and Parrish makes it seem plausible, as his reluctant hero, Collin Boyd/Grant Borrows, discovers his powers in a kind of spiritual journey. The cliff-hanging plot mostly holds up, and the pace is, well, relentless. It's almost as though Parrish has too much talent and can't quite bring it under control. Nonetheless, another of Bethany's sf writers, Randall Ingermanson comes to mind, and Parrish is every bit as skilled. John Mort
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"...excellent, different approach to a murder mystery... has my endorsement for this... very imaginative foray into a difficult genre." -- Alan Paul Curtis, who-dunnit.com

"If you are a fan of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Ted Dekker or Frank Peretti... this book is a must." -- Jeff Holton, 1340mag.com

"If you enjoyed Ted Dekker's Three, or Frank Peretti's Monster, you will love this book." -- Marty Medley, armchairinterviews.com

"If you were unsatisfied with this summer's big superhero movies, you need to read this book." -- Tim Frankovich, christianfictionreview.com

"Parrish writes with the verve and attitude of a New York City cab driver..." -- Bookpage, Oct. 2006

"Rather than being a great "Christian novel," Relentless is a great novel by a very talented Christian writer." -- Jenn Wright, hollywoodjesus.com

"Relentless is a mystery/ action novel like you've never read." -- Shane Werlinger, buddyhollywood.com

"Relentless will quicken your pulse, send shivers of fear through your body, and change the way you look at life." -- Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com
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Product Details

  • File Size: 2518 KB
  • Print Length: 443 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0764203452
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (July 1, 2006)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003F77BU2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #990 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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149 of 153 people found the following review helpful
A Unique Mix July 28, 2006
Format:Hardcover
With high expectations, but very little advance knowledge of the plot, I opened "Relentless"--and held on for the ride.

The world of young man is completely Shifted when he stands on one side of the street and sees himself walking along the other. He has switched identities, or jumped bodies, or entered a parallel universe...He's not sure which. Soon after, he discovers his new name is Grant Borrows, he is wearing a ring which cannot be removed, and he is running for his life while trying to make sense of the mayhem swirling around him.

While wholly original, "Relentless" starts with a Phillip K. Dick type opening, then draws inspiration from "X-Men" and "The Lord of the Rings." These elements are both strengths and weaknesses. The setting starts in the real streets of L.A., then moves into a realm of swordmen, villains, and superhuman skills. Sometimes, it seems the story is trying to accomplish too much--hurried romances and belief-stretching escapes from speeding cars. Throughout, I kept thinking this would make a fantastic graphic novel.

Parrish is a skilled writer, using strong verbs and prose to convey his tale. Although some of the relational aspects seemed to need more depth, he unfolds the story with great mastery and presents more than one surprise, while unveiling a uniquely spiritual premise. At its core, the story is one an identity crisis: Who am I? Deep down, in my soul, who am I really? And what is my purpose?

This is one of the better amalgams I've seen of suspense and fantasy. And it's only the first in a trilogy, which means we have more great stories to come.
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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Interesting Premise July 27, 2006
Format:Hardcover
The concept of a synchronized "shift" of two peoples' consciousness is fascinating. The initial third of the book details the resulting confusion well. Then . . . ? The book "shifts" into a reluctant superhero story. The third act finally heats things up, but the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying. While this is the first book of a trilogy, there is too little explaination for the appearance and motivation of the "bad guy".

I wish I could rate this higher, but based on the description I expected more of thriller than a fantasy.
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
It Was Great - Or Was It? August 17, 2006
Format:Hardcover
This is the most mixed review I have ever written. Mixed because part of me loved Relentless. It is fast paced, tight, and builds to its conclusion (or cliffhanger, well, relentlessly.

But then again, there is much I didn't like. There is so little original about this story under the skin. Parish throws in everything from a Darth Vader/Luke Skywalker plot with Grant Borrows and his longed presumed dead father to as another reviewer has mentioned, a X-Men type mansion.

As much as I like Parish's writing (and his mentor, Ted Dekker), Parish does little to develop character. The one thought I kept having as I read this book was, "Wow - this would make a great movie." But I wanted it to be a great book first and in my opinion it is not.

Is it a good read? Oh yeah! And, I will read the sequels. But is this a great book? Not really.
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Middling
Parrish has some great writing, grabbing you from the very beginning in novel ways. It just feels like there is more promise hear than what is born out. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Jedidiah Palosaari
Loved the characters!!
I believe the author did a wonderful job developing the main characters. I love the connection between them. Grant's emotional roller coaster was so visual. Loved it. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Kimberli
Just OK
This book kept me in it just enough that I didn't quit reading it. The story line and character development seemed to jump around a lot, so it could get a bit difficult to follow... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jessica D. Runion
Satisfying read
I haven't read a book in this genre for a very, very long time. And I was not disappointed. This book kept me reading straight through the day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DD
Excellent!
I wasn't sure about this at first and thought maybe it was a little sci-fi-ish but this ended up being a gripping page turner that I could not put down! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karen Kienle
An AWESOME Book
Relentless is one of those books that I just wanted to keep reading. I'd have kept going all day if I didn't have a job to go to. The book is fast-paced. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Adam Collings
CLEAN
This was a fun read. No sex, and no language that I can remember. I'm not a huge sci-fi fan, but this plot kept my attention enough. Enough to get 4 stars!
Published 2 months ago by A. Goss
Science Fantasy
I found this book to have some creative ideas and interesting characters. The beginning is slow and it is hard to get into. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Laker
Couldn't put it down
I could not put this down. I read it on my iPod Kindle ap, and I read it on a plane. I had to make sure to charge my iPod at the airport during a layover because I was afraid I'd... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Miss Piggy
not a big reader?
I dont read very often, so of these reviews about character developement dont mean much to me. I loved the book it kept me up for hours because i didnt want to put it down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Luis Fortuna
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Robin Parrish
"Robin Parrish is a keen-eyed, passionate pop cultural savant, whose writing is as incisive and insightful as it is entertaining."
- Allan Heinberg, Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy

Robin Parrish wants to take you on a ride.

A wild ride -- which is exactly what you're in for when you pick up one of his books. And he's adamant that it will never be the same kind of experience twice.

Robin's stories mix, mingle, and meld various genres together to create thoroughly original suspense/thrillers. His Dominion Trilogy, for example, mashed up superhero action, secret societies, ancient myths, and an apocalyptic setting to create an entirely new take on the classic "hero's journey." Offworld mixed science fiction and an end-of-the-world scenario with high-octane action. Nightmare, his 2010 novel, is a spine-tingling examination of the world of the paranormal, paired with can't-put-it-down mystery. He describes his 2011 novel, Vigilante, as a story about a man who sets out to do something that no one has ever done before.

Always pushing the envelope, ever on the edge of where modern storytelling is going, Robin Parrish will gladly and unapologetically tell you that he's an entertainer, a weaver of stories that ignite the mind and delight the heart. Defying labels and refusing pigeonholes, his imagination is fueled by the possibilities of asking "What if...?", and as anyone who's read his work knows, he has a very big imagination. Readers will be happy to know that he has an endless supply of wild stories with enormous scope, that are still yet to come.

As a journalist, Robin has worked for About.com, CMCentral.com (RIP), INFUZEmag.com (also RIP), PopCultureGeek.com, b5media, SplashPress Media, and many more. His writing has been printed in numerous magazines and newspapers.

His influences as a novelist range from television and film storytellers like Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams, to masters of the modern myth like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Akin to Philip K. Dick's search for the meaning of identity, most of what Robin writes about boils down to his own ponderings and examinations of just what this thing we call "existence" really is.

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