Thrilling Adventure Awaits
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Thrilling adventure awaits! Right from the very first chapter, I was captivated. This delightful story holds many exciting twists and unexpected surprises. The characters are dynamic and realistic. I didn't want to look away from one moment! This is a stand-alone novel, however, savvy readers will recognize a few familiar characters from Brentwood's Ward.

Alexander Moore is a handsome, smooth-talking hero with a heart of gold. He may be undercover, but his true character still shines through. When Alex discovers that the stakes are higher than even he imagined, will he be able to stay true to himself, or will he lose all he holds dear?

Johanna is a spunky young woman who is strong-willed and independent. Since her father's death, she has taken on the role of trying to keep the family inn afloat and keep her mother, little brother and herself out of debtors prison. I love the fact that Johanna grows and learns to let go of the worry and give it to God. This is something that I'm sure we all struggle with from time to time.

This story has something for everyone. A hunky hero, a strong heroine, unique, vivid secondary characters, a fast-paced plot with surprises around every corner, characters with genuine faith and a gentle reminder that we must take our burdens to the Lord and he will be faithful to see us through any hardship or trial.

I highly recommend this fantastic story and give it 5 enthusiastic stars! Grab yourself a copy today!

(I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own.)
1997651
The Star Dwellers is an adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The story picks up just after Adele and Tristan part ways. Adele and Tawni are in the tunnels leading to the Star Realm and Tristan, Roc and Elsey are with Ben Rose (Adele's father) in the resistance headquarters in the Moon Realm.

Adele's adventure is fraught with danger as she first dodges Sun Realm troups and later fights insanity brought on by an insidious illness. But, both she and Tawni make it through and reach the Star Realm, if not in one piece, then near enough to be of use. But not all is as expected in the dreary underworld of the Tri-Realms. Their army is better equipped than they should be and Adele is suspicious.

Tristan's adventure is more of an internal one. He struggles with feelings of inadequacy, fear for his new friends (and Adele), and the knowledge that many of his new allies either mistrust him or downright hate him. All of this is made worse by his father's vindictive taunting and threats designed to flush out or perhaps simply to hurt his son.

As in the previous book, the characters are wonderfully flawed and dynamic, the banter and interactions are entertaining and natural, and the action is brisk and exciting.

I love Star Dwellers and am impressed with the rich world David Estes portrays. He truly is a magician in the art of storytelling.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes YA dystopian stories like Hunger Games.
1615861
The author wastes no time throwing us into the action as the the book begins.  It sets the tone for a thrilling and immersive tale of fantasy adventure.  It's a rather fast read.  I found myself disappointed when the book came to an end as I wanted to follow the hero Malspire's adventure further.
4976585
Sit on the edge of your seat adventure from the first page to the end.  Make sure you don't have anything planned when you start reading.  Enjoy.
4245708
A fantastic adventure - full of mystery, action, and excitement. I highly recommend this story for both boys and girls, and for adults who love a good story. There are a handful of instances where the wrong word is used which interrupted the story flow as I stopped to make sense of the sentence (the/they, we/I etc) these would not show up as typos in a spell check, but could be easily fixed. Imaginative settings, likeable characters, and an interesting storyline kept me happily turning the pages. WJ Scott, Children's Author,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hieroglyph-TC-s-Adventures-Book-1/dp/B016IZYDE4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hieroglyph (TC's Adventures Book 1)</a>[...]
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This is a fabulous and spectacular adventure, full of wonders and choc full of ideas. Anybody who likes imaginative fiction, be it Harry Potter, Alex Rider or Artemis Fowl would enjoy this novel. I loved the characters, even the evil ones like the menacing Nathaniel Hade and the creepy misshapen Hood Twins. Joey is an excellent hero, plucky, decisive and resourceful, but Diana is no helpless heroine. She can take care of herself, even though she is unaware of the strange powers she possesses and exhibits them often by accident as she and her friends set out to uncover the secret of who she is. Tycho is a genius from whom no computer system is safe and Kim is a daredevil who often seems to be enjoying their escapades a little too much. There is drama and humour mixed in with the action, as Joey defies his busy and neglectful parents, Diana deals with her amnesia and Kim and Tycho put a brave face on life in the city orphanage. And there is horror when the truth behind Diana's identity is finally revealed. This is the sort of novel that would make a wonderful movie one day, especially with today's special effects. There are also hints at the end of questions unanswered that suggest the author is planning a sequel. If so, please hurry, I can't wait.
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A good exciting adventure.  You keep wanting to get on into the book to see what happens to everyone. Sometimes the kidnappers plans are to drawn out. Good read.
1598124
After reading WATERSMEET by Ellen Jensen Abbott, I couldn't wait to read the second book in this series to know what happens to Abisina. This adventure fantasy is an exciting page-turner featuring an intense physical and emotional journey with equally compelling characters as found in WATERSMEET. Abisina's discovery of her new self, literally, and her need for self-acceptance is something that teen and adult readers can relate to, especially that struggle to find one's place in the world. No spoilers, but you'll want to block out time to read without interruptions, especially when Abisina faces those who know her only as an outcast.
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The sc-fi thriller is exciting--takes place in the Amazonian jungle with a mad doctor who works with dna to change both animals and man into a "better,stronger" being--at least from his point of view. Lots of exciting action that will keep you turning the pages as the adventure becomes more exciting and dangerous as the story continues. Lots of fun.
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Moss draws on his travel experiences to take the reader around the world in the first of what promises to be a thoroughly thrilling series.  Telling the story of the infiltration of our world by a technologically superior alien race, Moss's gripping read keeps the pages turning.

Seamlessly interwoven into the story is a breadth of knowledge in so many areas: science, technology, geopolitics, military protocol . . .  This knowledge is reflected in the efforts of the characters as they push the bounds of what is possible on our world as they try to fight back against the force of a far more advanced one.  This is accomplished all while leaving the reader with a subtle realization that they may be among the billions blissfully unaware that an invasion has begun.  Those who fight on both sides of this invasion, Moss's characters, have an emotional and phycological depth that exceeds what most writers can accomplish.

The book will leave you fearing the sky and awaiting the sequels.
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A fun, fast-paced adventure story that will keep you reading chapter after chapter. Mr. Hayden has created a believable world with interesting characters in it.
There are flawed heroes and vile villains in the world of Pawan Kor which makes this an exciting story.
  Much like the old sword and sorcery stories I enjoyed while growing up, this story keeps you reading to find out how the heroes will win the day.  An exciting debut book from a new author who I hope will write more adventures in the world of Pawan Kor!
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This adventure starts off easy and before you know it you are unable to to put the book down. It builds as it goes.
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Nora Kelly, the daughter of a famous and long-lost archeologist, finds a letter from her father and sets on a adventure expedition to find the fabled Lost City of Gold in the Utah region. She brings with her a group of experts and unraveles mystery after mystery, danger, death, ancient curses, betrayal and evil awaiting her. Reading like a great Indiana Jones adventure, this novels delivers with action. The mystery surrounding the ancient city is slowly revealed with each chapter. Anoher winner from a great team of writers.
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A thrilling adventure about an almost thirteen year old girl and her younger brother who set off on their bicycles in search of their father, Tom, who they are sure is in the nearby woods. There they discover the reason he has not returned home is that poachers are about and there is a good chance they have hurt Tom.

Their search takes them deep into the woods where they seem to be under the protection of an unseen presence which they think might be the legendary Culloo and are guided by the sweet tobacco smell of what they can only imagine are the stone people.

A delightful story of courage compassion and suspense. There were huge obstacles to overcome, heart stopping moments and subtle messages about conservation and human connectedness.

Children as young as ten would probably be able to read it for themselves because of the easy writing style but I would recommend this story to young adults too, and it would be great as a book that parents could read to under tens.
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This is one of those rare, gripping Adventure-thrillers that one cannot put down before the very last page.
Its appeal is due to the authentic atmosphere that Ms. Stafford is able to create thanks to her real-life sailing experience, as well as her skill in portraying life-like appealing characters. She never falls into the common trap of making-up outrageous situations in order to move the plot forward.
I am sure this novel will be of interest to Hollywood producers, as it would make a wonderful Adventure-thriller movie.
I have just finished reading Ms. Stafford's book: I am still under its spell. I would like to extend to her my congratulations and my thanks for a most enjoyable time.
Raoul Fox
Film Director
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A lost soul who discovers himself through a a wonderfully imaginative adventure. The characters are real, the action is nonstop, and the book cannot be put down.
4880189
This is a fun and adventurous story, which keeps the reader on edge and enthralled. Easily could be made into screen play for a movie. What an adventurous and thrilling story.