A fast-paced and exciting story
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I did not really know what to expect when I picked up VENGEANCE by Shana Figueroa but it certainly wasn't this unusual, explosive, paranormal story with a dark edge.

Val Shepherd is using her unusual gift of seeing glimpses of the future, to try and prevent crime from happening. But when her fianc&eacute; is murdered, she will stop at nothing to attain vengeance against those responsible. Teaming up with Max to solve this conspiracy, they soon realise that they have more in common than they thought. But as danger closes in around them and the body count rises, will they be able to solve this mystery before it claims their lives?

VENGEANCE by Shana Figueroa is not your normal crime fiction or paranormal novel and really belongs in a sub-genre all of its own. As the reader desperately tries to piece together the puzzle alongside Val and Max, there are so many twists and turns that will leave you reeling. This novel is definitely for adults only as there are a lot of sexual situations, and sensitive issues dealt with throughout.

VENGEANCE by Shana Figueroa is fast-paced, energetic, intriguing, and as this is the first book in this series, the ending leaves you needing the next instalment - a unique and enjoyable read.

*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author
2015810
This exciting, and fast moving adventure story takes place in a fantasy world that is not a Tolkien rip off. The protagonist is a little bland for my taste, but the authors eye for action and quick pacing makes for an interesting read.
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Adam is a 19 year old blogger who lives in his mother's basement. A simple reply to a blog fan e-mail begins a relationship with Pretoria, a beautiful and mysterious young woman. Pretoria guides him into `the Realm', a spirit world where he discovers he is a powerful force for the protection and survival of human kind.

WiSpY is a fast-paced and exciting story. Right from the first chapter, I was drawn in by the strange things that started to happen to Adam and by the time he met Pretoria and things started to really get rolling, I couldn't put it down.

I loved the way the story flowed - even with the twists and turns, each scene moved forward to the next very easily and I had to keep reading to find out what would happen next.

Adam is a likeable character although a little sleazy towards Pretoria. I'll let him off because he's only nineteen. Pretoria seems like such a caring person - it's sweet the way she keeps checking to make sure Adam is alright with everything.

The only thing I can say against it is that the concepts surrounding the "Realm" are very complicated. There's a section in the middle of the book where Pretoria explains everything to Adam in one day - it's such a deluge of information that I'm still not sure I get it all after a second read-through. It isn't essential to understanding the rest of the story though and there wouldn't really have been an easier way to present the information to Adam and the reader.

From the little that we hear during WiSpY, it sounds as though there is a lot more to the story of the First Ones, New Ones, Straddlers and Protectors both in the past and coming in the future. I hope Rob Andrews decides to continue to write about this compelling world.
4254715
An excellent, fast-paced story and carefully developed characters make this a really enjoyable read.  Can't wait for the second book in the series.
1750137
This was a great read. The pace is fast moving and exciting. I enjoyed the new characters. I just wanted to keep reading about them.
4024229
A fast moving, exciting story that kept me wanting to read 'just a little more' each time I had to put it down. I love to find books like this that call me back to see what happens next to the characters.  The setting is a pre-industrial/primitive culture, and although there is a supernatural/superpower twist, I wouldn't call it science fiction.  The action is tied to a theme of positive values, and hope against hate.
1668084
I enjoyed this story.  The author made it tough to guess the murderer because there were several possibilities, so the reader couldn't tell until the end who did it!  It got complicated toward the end with lots of information and action.  It was fast-paced and exciting.
1631831
An interesting and exciting book.  The central character Penn Cage appeals to people who like men who can do everything.  In this book, Penn is a very successful writer as well as having had a remarkable career as a prosecutor in Houston, Texas.  Natchez, Mississippi is where the action takes place and I must say that the description of this city made me want to visit it.

I think that the book was fast paced, although I never felt that I simply could not put it down.  I wish that the other characters had been more developed.

Maybe I am becoming too demanding in what I like in books.  Lately, I have not found very many in which I felt I was living and breathing  with central characters.
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I really enjoyed reading this book.  The story is very exciting.  There are dimensions about the villains that I would have liked to dive into more, and so I took one star away from my rating.  Read this book if you're interests include bleeding edge technology, action, conspiracy, science, and elite special forces of the military.
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King of Paine by Larry Kahn is an exciting fast paced read. Frank, the main character is fresh out of Quantico and ready to take down some criminals. Frank is an actor turned FBI agent who also has a penchant for kinky online role-play rooms.  After failing to help the one person who needed him, Frank changed careers and started a twelve step program to leave the past behind.  But, before he can truly get started, his past catches up to him. Somehow, someone in Atlanta knows his secret and is using it to get revenge, and a chance at a miracle drug. Now, he has to find the UNSUB and make peace with his past.
Kahn's writing is well paced and his character development is superb.  I found the character Roger Martin, a washed up reporter, to be easy to identify with and easily my favorite. Angela was a complex character who was exciting and mysterious. While Frank's extracurricular activities are not something I would normally choose to read about, I enjoyed Kahn's storytelling and became caught up in Frank's plight. The chat-room style conversations also added to the authenticity of the novel. I'm looking forward to more of Kahn's books to come.

Reviewed for Tracy Riva Books and Reviews
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I started reading and was taken immediately into the action and could not put the book down. The novel is fast-paced and rich with memorable scenes and strong characterization.  I found the scenes and characters to be realistic and  expertly depicted. --EDL
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This story engaged me from the first page to the last. It is intriguing, exciting and well written. I thought the fast-paced action kept up momentum right to the end and I enjoyed the short chapters written from the various characters' points of view.
I had to go back and re-read the beginning to fully appreciate the ending, but this only made the story more fascinating in my opinion.
The characters were well-developed. The dialogue remained appropriate to each time period; veering from colloquial and extremely amusing, to quaintly polite or dramatic. I felt I got to know all the main characters and was cheering them on their way. The descriptions of Sydney, a city I have not visited, were well-drawn too. I am sure I could find my way around there now.
A very good read. I await more books by this author with anticipation.
Highly recommended.
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This is an exciting and entertaining read. Packed with action, drama, danger and intrigue, this book will keep you turning pages. Brandon and Kasha's story is a very pleasurable read. I'm posting an honest, voluntary review after reading this book.
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As one of the other reviewers mentioned, the whole premise is a bit far fetched -- a salesman decides to quit his job and hunt down the world's most wanted terrorist.  But Steve skillfully provides just enough background in the story to make it plausible, and the action and adventure is fast-paced enough that I really didn't dwell too much on that part of the story.  Instead, I was quickly pulled in and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next!  So if you like a thrilling, fast-paced, adventure novel, don't hesitate to read this one!
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This is a very well developed and fast paced story. The story starts with a bang and goes strongly throughout. The world is on the path to the long recovery as a newer problem comes from the eat.
209921
"Dark Futures" is an exciting novel with a lot of fast action and an incredibly mean new Terminator from the future.
The story moves really fast, on two different time lines. On both of them, John Connor and his mother Sarah are trying to stop Skynet from destroying humanity, but it is a lot stronger than they are, and maybe smarter. The new Terminator is almost indestructible, and they have to hit it with everything they've got.
As well as all the action, between the lines, the book is looking at interesting stuff like Artificial Intelligence, and whether we can change the future, or whether the future is fixed. You can tell that the author has really thought about how AI and time travel would work.
The characters are good, too. It is interesting to see John Connor grow up in the two time lines. The genetically enhanced people who come back from the new future to help him against Skynet and the new Terminator are especially cool. They are still human, but maybe only just. Jade is really strong, much stronger than any of the men, and very beautiful, but she is also quite a complex character.
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This was fast paced and so exciting.  I just couldn't put the book down or get to the end fast enough.  Truly a immensely exciting story.