Fun, fast paced and fascinating!
921038
Like The Affair, The Consequences is a fun, fast paced and fascinating read - so much so that I literally couldn't put it down. It gives the perspective of the mistress, the husband and the wife as each faces the after effects of an affair. This construct does justice to the complexities of love, passion and commitment. Some of the finest moments are when the characters turn the lens on themselves and bravely take responsibility for their actions...or not. Bravo, Colette Freedman!
4926625
I absolutely loved this story, or stories, I should say!  The author does an incredible job of grabbing your attention from the outset, with three unique characters and multiple different story lines for each, with the characters interacting in exciting ways throughout.  I started off "just checking it out" since I have not read choose your own stories very often.  I read it straight through in one sitting, and once I reached the end found myself tracing back to the beginning multiple times until I was confidant I had arrived at every ending possible.  It was exciting, easy to ready, logical in its flow, complex and VERY well thought out.  A highly fun and engaging read...I look forward to Mr. Schannep's next installment in this, or other similar books!
748718
I was unfamiliar with the works of author Ian C.P. Irvine when I bought Haunted from Within, but the description intrigued me.  I'm glad I took a chance!  This is a fascinating read, satisfying on many levels.  There are several story lines to follow, but the main story tells us of Peter, a journalist for a major Edinburgh newspaper.  After surviving an accident that was meant to kill him, Peter receives two new kidneys from an unknown donor and a revolutionary new transplant treatment.  The treatment is hugely successful.  There are, however, side effects that are seemingly inexplicable.  These form the basis for the rest of the tale.  As the various story lines are tied together, we meet an array of interesting characters.  There  are heroes and villains.  Some characters make you cheer while others make you squirm and check to make sure your doors and windows are locked.  And there are a few characters who will break your heart and induce silent tears.

Haunted from Within is a brilliant read, one of those books you try to put down but then convince yourself to read just one more chapter.  I will definitely seek out Mr. Irvine's other works.  I highly recommend that you read this book and then spend a few minutes checking the internet as per the author's suggestion. Thank you, Mr. Irvine, for keeping me both entertained and intrigued!
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I was hooked to this book from the very first page. This is a fast-paced thriller and quite a page-turner that has enhanced my reading pleasure but diminished my sleep time as I just couldn't put it down. Detective Quinn was by far my favourite character, who was deliciously cute by being tough, but only on the outside.

The book comprised of a long list of lifelike characters that stayed with me, the main villain being particularly disturbing. I loved delving into the world of nanotechnology and found it all overwhelming and fascinating. This is a well-written book that can easily stand side by side, being of equal quality, with the high-octane thrillers written by largely celebrated authors of the genre. It is very seldom that I read a book of such a high wow factor. Highly recommended!
2118840
Fast paced and fun read. It's science fiction, but it's set in familiar places with new technology. I definitely recommend this book!
1746258
Great pace,  easily understood exlanations of a complex subject and fun! I can 't wait to  get started on the next one!
2830653
Amazing techno thrilller! The premise was fascinating and I loved how all of the characters didn't turn out as planned which was a good nature vs nurture discussion. Fast paced, well edited and written, and interesting plot. It was a bit gory for my taste but understandably so, given the premise. The humor among the characters helped to balance it out. Really worthwhile read if you like techno thrillers; my favorite genre. Not much science in the book but that is because we are already somewhat capable of achieving this in the very near future. GREAT BOOK!
1646700
This book was recommended by a Friend of the Library and we added it to our collection on her recommendation.  Being interested in mysteries and generally from the same area as the book's setting, I picked it up.  This novel is fast-paced, interesting, well-written, and simply riveting! I could not put the book down and I look forward to Vinson's next novel!
824972
Great pacing for a rollicking ride! What a fun debut novel!
2895361
This book was quick-paced and fun to read. It flowed naturally from one scene to the next. There was lots of excitement and several nail-biting moments. The descriptions of the places; sights, smells, sounds, are very good. You truly feel as if you are on an alien planet, living and fighting for your life.

I do agree with some of the other reviewers that sometimes they characters are a little too positive or easy going about their captivity. However, with that said, I do like the bonds that have been formed between the characters. I feel that there is lots of growth that will happen with the characters and their relationships in future books. I did feel that each character had a distinct personality and the author does a fantastic job bringing out of some of those characteristics during the more tense scenes in the book.

Overall, this is a great read. If you enjoy science fiction Or fantasy you will enjoy this book!
3804470
I found that this fascinating mix of curious historical data and mystical experiences with modern day espionage, synchronicities and journalistic curiosity, kept me on the edge of my chair, anticipating what the next chapter would unveil.  Its fast pace and incursions into many aspects of historical secrets and modern research and technology makes for a great read and I enjoyed every page. I appreciated the notes at the end where the author confesses to being the protagonist of the incredible events narrated as part of this amazing story, that actually got him in touch with the Lady in Blue, giving the adventure almost supernatural tones.

Javier Sierra has painstakingly researched many details of history, both 17th century and present day and brings to light in a novelized format, some underlying truths that both shock and surprise, but also add new perspectives to how the world might really work.  His slant on how bi-location might be used to promote religious ideas is definitely intriguing.

A book to be enjoyed and then its implications, thought about.
856890
I really enjoyed reading this book.  It was a quick read that I finished in a weekend and could hardly put it down.  The storyline became ever more unpredictable and kept me guessing as more storylines branched out in creative ways.  Anica is incredibly engaging and my favorite among the host of interesting characters.  The combination of encounters with mythical creatures and creatures completely unique was a fun twist.  I also liked the way different eras of real history are blended together into this very coherent fictional world.  I cant wait for book 2!  Would definitely recommend!
3614343
If you are a fan of science fiction such as Doctor Who, Stargate Atlantis and other book and movie franchises (namely Indiana Jones and the x-files), then you will find this novel incredibly exciting. As I plunged strait into the story I found myself lost within a world of alien invasion, apocalypse action and scarily scintillating adventure. This book is extremely fast-paced and so it did not take me long (merely a few hours) to read from page one to the end. I found the conspiracy theories and original locations utterly fascinating, hence I am intrigued as to where this story will go in the next instalment and sequel.

The Aurora conspiracy contains a colourful cast of characters, most memorable of which is Jesse, who's a descendant from an alien that crashed into her family's windmill in 1897. Jesse embarks on a journey to find her mother who disappeared into the same windmill ten years ago. After she discovers the key to reopen the portal, she travels through some of the most mysterious places in the universe including: the Bermuda Triangle, the Pyramids of Giza, Planet Erebus and Atlantis ... and time.

I loved how the author merges together elements of steampunk, fantasy fiction and sci-fi so as to produce something totally unique and like nothing I don't think you would find upon a bookshelf to quite equal it. Well-written, exciting and dynamic the roller coaster of a ride that this novel takes you on is one that will delight a wide-range of reader.

*The only negative was that there was little description and background history to the characters and events within the book, therefore making it much shorter than I feelt the story could have been. It needs `fleshing out a bit' so as to make you feel even more a part of the bigger picture, whereas when I read I felt it somewhat rushed in introductions to characters and brief encounters with other worlds. The author could have taken a tip from classic high/epic fantasy and explored about stretching the storyline even further, so that it was not such a quick read.*

Fans of Doctor Who and one of my favourite films National Treasure will simply love this story! Anyone looking to take a trip to infinity and beyond should definitely not hesitate in picking this book off the shelf.

*I won a copy of Ginger Gelsheimer's novel "The Aurora Conspiracy: the story that didn't end with a crash...the epic journey began!" through a Goodreads, first-read giveaway*

4.5 stars
4633133
I thoroughly enjoyed this story!  Fitting perfectly into the Golden Age in which it was written, it is fast-paced and the fun never stops!

A bartender invents a truly amazing concoction that changes the sizes of people, for better or for worse. So it's reality-based but with a fantastical twist.  The writing quality is truly genius as is anything I've read so far by this author - can't wait for more. I'm glad of this reissuing of old classics from the 30s and 40s as they're such fun to read and are definitely a change from the fiction out there today.

I think anyone looking for a fun fast read will definitely enjoy The Last Drop!
969105
I was gifted a paperback of The Ultimate Agent from Derek.
Before I start this review I will add that this is not my usual genre, so I can't review anything genre specific.
What I can say, is what a seriously FUN read. From the very first chapter I was drawn into this world, and it held my attention all the way through. It was fast-paced, riveting, action-packed and did I mention FUN?
The characters are well fleshed out and interesting. The world building is out standing. But I think my favorite part of Derek's writing is his dialogue. He has a gift with dialogue - which just happens to be my favorite thing to read and write!
There was even a touch of romance.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. I look forward to seeing more work like this!
1580345
This exciting story lives up to the description on its cover of "thriller involving Physics, Religion, drugs and sex" and so much more.  Warning, if you are going to be offended by four letter curse words, his characters come to life through that reality, so either don't read this one, or just go for it as I did.  It was well worth the accommodation to enjoy the ever increasing pace of the story, rising to the point where this reader couldn't put the book down.  Around each turn there is surprise and fascinating detail that makes the story come alive in ways you don't expect, right up until the final few words that leave us anxiously looking for a sequel.

I feel the book scene has a new and exciting author joining its ranks.  Welcome, Ed!  So when can we expect your next work, hopefully with some of the same excellent characters like Lexi again.
4573048
The premise for the story is unique.  Time travel to real life individuals is fascinating.  This is quite fun to read.  As soon as I finished Book I, I immediately bought Books II and III.  Although I am a fast reader, I plan on taking my time to read all 12 books just so I can absorb all the history involved.  Thank you Mr. McAuley!