Since All is Passing [Mass Market Paperback]

Elizabeth Delisi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

A fast-paced thriller that will keep you up all night, Since All is Passing is the story of a woman who metamorphoses into a strong survivor after years of numbness.

Marie Kenning is stunned when a little girl is pulled into a battered old Mustang right in front of her eyes one morning. She is paralyzed with shock and reacts too slowly to save the red-haired girl.

When she reports the kidnapping to the police, handsome Officer Chris Whitley is assigned to the case--and he becomes the first man to make Marie forget the death of her own child and husband.

Upon learning that the little girl is likely dead, Marie, tortured by the guilt of being unable to help the child, leaves town on sabbatical. In an odd turn of events, she stumbles upon the kidnapper and the very-much-alive little girl. When the authorities are reluctant to come to her assistance--now suspecting her as having something to do with the kidnapping--Marie embarks on a dangerous chase to save the child.

As Marie races against time to save the girl, Chris Whitley struggles to convince his fellow authorities to come to her assistance before it is too late.

Reviews for Since All Is Passing

Under the Covers Reviews: Carol Lynn Stewart, author of HEALING SONG
"In SINCE ALL IS PASSING, Elizabeth Delisi, author of FATAL FORTUNE (Petals of Life) has crafted a gripping tale of survival and redemption. Marie's voyage from resigned despair to hope and faith is refreshing.
While I kept rooting for Marie and Rebecca, I also found I wanted to grind the lit end of a cigarette into the villain's - er - private parts."

Leta Nolan Childers, author of YESTERDAY'S TOMORROW
"Filled with suspense, mystery, romance and intrigue, Elizabeth Delisi's SINCE ALL IS PASSING is just one of those books you can't put down. It's a classic, ranking it with any great Hitchcock movie or Agatha Christie novel. Just when you think that Marie Kenning and Chris Whitley have conquered the monumental challenges placed in their way, yet another twist pops up unexpectedly. This makes for a terrific and entertaining time for any reader...one they'll want to return to time and again."

Janet Lane Walters for Scribes World Reviews
"Since All Is Passing" is a well-written story filled with a sense of urgency. It is also a "heroine's journey" from complacency to action and triumph. Marie Kenning is a compelling heroine and though Chris Whitley remains in the background for most of the story, he's a worthy hero."

Elaine Hopper, SharpWriter Reviews
"Spellbinding! Elizabeth Delisi's SINCE ALL IS PASSING kept turning pages well past midnight. I highly recommend SINCE ALL IS PASSING to anyone who likes a great cozy. Don't miss this wonderful treat."

Huntress Book Reviews
"*** Fantastic! Anyone who has a child or simply loves children will be caught up in this story very quickly! Written by Elizabeth Delisi, this story will capture the hearts of all her readers!***"

Editorial Reviews

Review

"5 Stars!...Delisi has expertly crafted a dialogue and plot-driven book, full of suspense..." --Aliske Webb, Word Museum

“...An exciting romantic suspense novel that favorably compares to the works of Merline Lovelace and Margot Dalton...” --Harriet Klausner

“...A gripping tale of survival and redemption...” --Under the Covers Reviews --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Author

"The idea for SINCE ALL IS PASSING came to me when a newspaper story on a kidnapping made me wonder what would happen if a woman witniessed a kidnapping, but no one believed her. Or if she later stumbled across the kidnapper and his victim, but couldn't get the authorities to investigate, perhaps because of a tragedy in her past that made her seem unreliable. Would she be strong enough, and brave enough, to rescue the child herself? "Marie Kenning is a determined heroine, and I really enjoyed her transformation and growth as the book progresses. Chris Whitley is my idea of a perfect hero--flawed, but willing to admit to and learn from his mistakes, so he can have a chance at a future with Marie. I hope you enjoy the book!"

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Avid Press, LLC (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929613245
• ISBN-13: 978-1929613243
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,154,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm an author of several novels, novellas and short story collections, I teach writing courses, and I edit for individuals. I live in New Hampshire and enjoy studying the Tarot, reading, and doing needlework. My favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz, favorite book is Watchers by Dean Koontz.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Emotional Thriller, July 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Since All is Passing (Mass Market Paperback)

If you're looking for a fast-paced read that will engage your heart as much as your mind, then Elizabeth Delisi's Since All Is Passing is the book for you! Marie is a heroine to cry for, cheer for, and bite your nails to the quick for. Rebecca, the little girl whose kidnapping hurtles the story into overdrive, seizes your heart and won't let go. As for the kidnapper, he is terrible in the very banality of his villainy. Unlike so many of the overblown and poorly motivated bad guys that appear in thrillers today, this monster is both understandable and all too human. And that makes him all the more terrifying.

Since All Is Passing is an exciting and emotionally-satisfying read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner!, January 28, 2000

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Maureen M. McMahon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Since All is Passing (Mass Market Paperback)

Marie Kenning, while sitting innocently in a cafe having her morning coffee, witnesses the brutal kidnapping of a little, red-headed girl. The experience recalls all too vividly memories of Marie's own tragic loss of husband and child. Determined to get away and try to forget her nightmares, Marie accidentally stumbles on the kidnapper. Without hesitation she determinedly puts her own life on the line in an attempt to rescue the little girl. Elizabeth Delisi has crafted a truly compelling novel. The characters are well-crafted and multi-layered. The plot is realistic and fast-paced. I literally could not put the book down. I recommend Since All Is Passing to anyone who wants a thrilling, unforgetable read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sit down, hold on, pay attention, January 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Since All is Passing (Mass Market Paperback)

Sit down, hold on and pay attention. Elizabeth Delisi is taking you on a rocket ride in SINCE ALL IS PASSING.

At first I thought the characters would be paper-thin, predictable, and, ahem, not my style. After all, the protagonist is a young woman struggling to overcome grief. Get me some slam-bang action, looming evil, or at least a good car chase. Delisi did. And when I thought the story was going to wind down to cuddling and smiling and everybody living happily ever after, hell broke loose. Several times.

It must have been a blast to write this story.