Great Thriller novel!
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BOOK REVIEW
ALTAR OF EDEN by James Rollins

My favorite type of book is a Thriller, and especially a well-researched thriller. So many books today deal mostly with rapidly escalating disasters that leave the readers head spinning. Cars, guts, and buildings are blown higher and higher with sound and fury that signifies nothing. It is a relief to read an author who can handle these elements and make them logical -- one of the prerequisites of a good action novel.

In Altar of Eden, Rollins weaves a tale that is not predictable. As a veterinarian, he has researched his subject matter well, especially DNA and what research and development might do in the future. Place this ability in the hands of an unscrupulous group and you have the substance of which nightmares are made. Rollins descriptions of locals and events are visual in nature. You can see his characters vividly. He grips the throat of the reader from the very first page and doesnt let go until the end. If you are looking for adventure, suspense, terror, the clash of human relationships, passion and rapid moving action, you might want to consider reading this book. Move over Michael Crichton and make room for James Rollins! I highly recommend this book. Five stars for this one.

I reviewed this book after having received it as a gift from a friend.
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Great read if you are in the mood for a thriller. I really enjoyed how the author used second person to tell such a fast-paced, action-packed story. It worked well. I also read EVE by Anna Carey, and am impressed by her versatility as a writer. This one kept me flipping the pages all the way until the end.
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I really enjoyed this thriller, the latest in the Black Flag series from Steven Konkoly. Great characters who have become friends,in suspenseful plots, you can't put the book down! The only problem is this book does set up for the next, so some things are not finished, which leaves me with too many questions. Pick this up for suspense and action, it is very good!!
1151267
Recommend this as a thriller and page turner.  The reader had to pay close attention as the action jumped back and forth from present to past events, but a great read overall!
1291456
Too Close to Miss is a great novel. A page turner from the word go, this novel is hard to put down once you start! Interesting characters with actual depth separate this novel from many of the other simple thrillers that I've read. With an action-packed, engaging plot line, I couldn't put this one down until I finished it.
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This is an awesome book.  If you enjoy thrillers/who did it with some supernatural elements you will enjoy this book.  I had a hard time putting it down.  The characters are well developed and the pacing is just perfect to keep you engaged and wanting to know what is going to happen.  The author does a great job of making you feel part what the characters are going through.  Very enjoyable read!
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This book had me enthralled! This book had some great positive buzz which made me pick it up and I am happy to say it does not dissapoint.

I found the "session" format quite refreshing and I think it help sets this book apart from other thriller novels. Even though I knew that the main character obviously survives, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I found myself actually holding my breath during some of the scenes where she is with her captor.

The only negative thing I have to say about the novel is that I did not particularly like the "twist" at the end. I personally thought the book was genius and didn't need such a shocking and somewhat unrealistic villian. That being said, I still giave this book 5 stars because of the rest of it is just so riveiting.

Thid book was very hard for me to put down and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it becaue it really grabbed me on an emotional level. I highly reccomend this book to those people who love thrillers mixed with strong character development. I am already looking forward to this author's next novel.
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I love detective thrillers!  And this book is awesome.  It is a fast paced thriller with well developed characters and plot.  It is mysterious and can even be frightening.  Max and Jessie are detectives that have to come together to solve the case.  You feel as though you are right there beside them trying to figure it out.  The story is that well written!  Be careful with your lies!  When you pick up this book you will  not want to put it down.  I highly recommend this to all who love detective thriller novels.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It is truly a "thriller!" Based on current events and credible characters, Rosenberg weaves together a novel of faith, hope, and love in the midst of trying circumstances.

If you like political thrillers, this is a book for you! I plan to read more of Rosenberg's books.

I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway via the publisher, Tyndale House Publishers and wrote a review as a thank you to both groups!
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An excellent thriller that is well researched and well written.  I look forward to reading his other novels soon.  Highly recommended.
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thriller! Working for a police agency, in some books police officer characters seem unbelievable, but the book holds true to the profession. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters, and they are relatable, and the plot believable. I especially like the setting being in my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The descriptions the author uses of the area and the lay of the land helps me feel like I am there within the story. I was especially comforted by the authors viewpoint of how faith and prayer can change things in anyone's life. I look forward to Eugene Koon's next book!
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A great thriller ... Well paced plot, nicely developed characters, lots of entertaining twists and turns.  Captures your curiosity immediately and keeps you involved, satisfied until the last page.
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I personally love thriller novels that aren't afraid to get visceral and violent, and this one doesn't disappoint. As for the storyline, I was a bit skeptic about the Jack the Ripper tie in, to me using that as a reference for why someone is killing is a bit of a cop out, but it worked out pretty well without becoming to bogged down in the legend. The characters, well fleshed out, good back round, but sometimes a little "too" perfect. Callie Thorne, a beautiful hard nosed smart detective oh and she likes calling everyone "honey-love", she will use this phrase about seventy million times, and that's only in the first two pages she is in. If anyone I knew, used a pet name like that, I wouldn't be their friend for long. The overall feel was a bit predictable (Surprise the killer is among you, how else would he know so much!) but enjoyable to read. For a first book, its amazing, and I would read more of this authors in the future.
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Great characters, great plot, well written and once you start you'll have a hard time putting this one down. The book will make you think about current affairs and the possibility of this all happening is not that great of a stretch. Interesting thriller that deserves 5 stars!!!
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Dangerous Bet is a wonderfully written thriller that really makes you feel like the characters come to life.
I just couldn't put it down!  It kept my attention page after page. I never found myself wanting to skim over boring parts just to get to something interesting....it was all good!
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Great thriller ! It's a book you can't put down. I highly recommend this, it keeps you on your toes!
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This is a fantastic debut novel. I love reading a really well written thriller. This book was very well written. The characters grabbed and held onto me throughout the story. There was a large portion of this book where I could feel for the characters or feel as they were feeling. The story itself is what kept me going. The twists and turns had me devouring the pages. I will say I hate Gary. He absolutely irritated me. He seemed a bit weak. All in all, I loved this story. If you are looking for a great thriller, something that makes you ask yourself "Could I do that?" this is definitely a must read!
received an advanced copy from netgalley