Wanderlust [Paperback]

Jaimie Robertson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2003

Jonas Uhrig is a wanderer. Since the death of his parents he has been driven by the inexplicable need to stay on the move. Jonas is a freelance journalist, using this as an excuse to wander as he pleases. Along with his dog and best pal Burke, a well-mannered and almost 'human' mutt who adopted Jonas, they travel around the globe hunting down stories.When Jonas stumbles upon a series of brutal crimes spanning the entire North American continent, he notices a disturbing connection with his own life. Now he must find the answer to why he is driven to wander, and the answers he finds lead him to some startling revelations. As he searches for clues and hunts down the killer, he meets a woman who has been searching for the same answers, Kate. They join forces to track the killer and soon notice that they, themselves, are being tracked by a mysterious figure, Reamun, who could turn out to be their worst enemy or their greatest ally.

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About the Author

Jaimie Robertson lives in the U.S. where she spends most of her time home-schooling her very precocious daughter, as well as maintaining four websites for various interests.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595268870
• ISBN-13: 978-0595268870
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,353,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A promising debut..., March 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Wanderlust (Paperback)

"Wanderlust" reads like a cross between one of the Brendan Fraser "Mummy" movies and an occult mystery such as "Fallen," but with the addition of a cute dog. It centers on Jonas Uhrig, a likable crime reporter with a knack for stumbling onto murder scenes. The killer, who leaves an Egyptian symbol called the "Eye of Horus" as his calling card, seems to be following Jonas-- or is Jonas unwittingly following him? That's the question "Wanderlust" poses, and goes about answering in entertaining fashion.

Jaimie's got two things going for her as an author that I really admire: A knack for description, and an obvious love of research. She knows her subject, and Egyptian lore practically flows off the page. She really makes it interesting and draws you into the subject, even if (like me) you don't know a Hathor from a hole in the wall. The unlikeliest turns in the book seem reasonable, because it's clear the author knows her business. If she believes it, you believe it.

It is definitely an R-rated book, or even NC-17, in my opinion. More sensitive readers should beware. Everyone else, particularly those with an interest in Egyptian civilization and/or myth, should snag themselves a copy, because it's a very likeable read with great atmosphere and dialogue. And you'll love the dog.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced, April 25, 2003

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Laura M. Schweizer "wombat" (Hillman, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wanderlust (Paperback)

This is a fast paced book that has many twists and turns to keep any read turning the pages. For a first book, Jaimie has woven a masterfilled story. I am waiting to read more by this new and exciting author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put it down!, May 9, 2003

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A. G. Robertson "Arbery" (Coweta, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews
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Start reading Wanderlust on Saturday morning so you won't miss work! You won't be able to put it down until you have finished it.

Totally unique characters will continue to surprise you until you find the last page. The plot and subplots are full of mystery and fantasy; not to mention lust.