Definitely worth your time and money
591743
I run my family's manufacturing business in Illinois and am not an SEO professional.  I am, however, very interested in growing our business through web marketing (SEO and SEM).  That makes me, I believe, exactly the sort of reader the authors intended to reach with their book.

SEO: An Hour A Day is well organized, consistent in thought and style and filled with great information.  In some cases they confirmed information I had read elsewhere (which can be very helpful in itself) ... and in other cases taught me new things I did not know.  The authors do a great job of making the subject fun and interesting.  My sincere belief is that any business owner (large or small) who is interested in growing their business using the power of the internet should read this book.  In fact, this is a great first book to pick up because it starts at the beginning and builds from there.  It is also a great starter because the authors are gracious enough to direct you to additional sources they consider to be authoritative.

As an added bonus, I went to the authors' website and asked a question ... and received a great personal reply the next day.  It is obvious to me the authors not only know their subject and have a real interest in it, but also enjoy sharing that knowledge with others.

Long story short:  You would be wise to spend the time and money on the book ... I think you will find it is worth the investment.

Aaron

P.S.  The only reason I gave the book 4 of 5 stars and not 5 of 5 is I am reluctant to give anything a perfect score.  I never received any perfects in school and now I'm taking it out on them  ;)
3728796
I definitely enjoyed this book. The story does not break barriers or revolutionize the genre but the talent and prestige associated with the author certainly makes itself evident with the writing style. The longer I read, the more I got hooked. The book goes through a format almost like a court proceeding, with Strike meeting with different people connected to the murder and then at the end, it all comes together. I could not figure it out until the end and I loved that aspect.
460863
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It was one of those books that captures your attention with small meaningful detail that makes it hard to put the book down. There are multiple different writing techniques that Firstman uses throughout this novel, which makes it very intriguing for the readers. The way she describes the disconnect between her and her father, while implementing the universe is amazing to me. This is definitely a book that I will reread again in the future.
4490728
This was a fantastic story and characters. I really enjoyed the  juxtaposition of relatively modern technology with the magic and traditional honor and martial arts battles. I was also fascinated by the sympathetic engagement with what we could easily call organized crime, which here is very distinct (additionally with the religious and educational aspects) from the criminals of the society.

The setting  unfolds in a way that plays off familiar movie tropes, but the characters all feel deeply human. Their personalities are unique and really well realized, many are individually relatable in one aspect or another. The story plays off the unfamiliar cultural expectations in a way that ended up resonating more personally.

 The world also has a depth to it that means I was often uncertain how the story would play out. There seems like there is more going on than any character is aware of. There are definitely no simple happy endings, but the arc of the story was satisfying... leaving a number of threads to lead forward to the next part of the saga.
4373119
Awesome book. The author truly knows what he's talking about and more importantly, he's figured out how to not overly use acronyms but at the same point leave enough of them in that it does not bog down the book. The character develop is deep and done extremely well. It's also a believable story which makes it even better. The author is also very responsible if you pose a question and he'll email you directly which is awesome to see an author who will interact with his readers. Love it and I'm already reading the next book in his series.
4143007
Very good and interesting story.  Definitely worth reading.
3241585
I  really enjoyed this book and highly enjoyed it and certainly recommend it.
2360761
This book was well written and it pulled me in from the beginning. There are many twists, just when you think things are going to improve for Maddison  something else happens.
I feel that the rape scenes where handled as tastefully as possible for such touchy topic. I was very surprised by what happened directly following but you will see how necessary it was once you finish.
I definitely recommend this book, especially if you are a lifetime movie watcher. :-)
3663081
I loved this book!  I usually don't buy sequels, I just read the first in a series. But the first one was so good I actually paid for this one. Definitely worth the money.
3481162
I truly believe that this book is worth your time any money. First of all it is educational. The authors go to great lengths to explain the way our bodies work. Secondly, it is motivational. After reading the book it is hard not to follow the author's advice regarding healthy lifestyle. Last, but not least, the book is also fun to read. The writing style involves the reader and keeps him interested until the end. I highly recommend this book for everyone. Dont Miss it.
340342
A compelling story that kept me hooked throughout.  Many fantasy novels follow the same basic premise, however, this book did it in a way that didn't seem overly stale or played-out.  I found the unique magic system to be intriguing and a breath of fresh air.  I think the concept and story have a ton of potential and it left me wondering what will happen next!  My only "complaint" would be that I wish that the author would have taken it a little slower and built the world and characters with a little more depth.  This book is definitely worth your time and I would recommend it to anyone who has a love for fantasy.

Z
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You may come to think the title refers to the hours you spend reading this engaging book, for the time will pass incredibly quickly as each page draws you to another.  There were many times I intended to stop at the end of a chapter, but refused to put it down as I needed to know the next element.  A few too many events were predictable, but the story was certainly well-thought out and I truly cared about every character.  I'm hoping for a sequel!
4606173
An awesome and very worthwhile read by a very, very talented writer who hopefully keeps adding to this series. I read the book in one sitting because I couldn't wait to see what happened next. You will not be disappointed!
4762139
Definitely a good book and worth the time to read it.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  You should get it!
1442200
I found the books Part1 and Part 2, to be a little long but very engrossing after the first hundred pages. I do wish the third installment would come out before I forget the story so far. The characters were built up well and the detail is astounding. Very strong concepts and very new (to me) ideas. I am now tagged by the what-happens-now syndrome. It can be difficult to follow all the characters so far do to the large number of players. Definitely start with this book and stick with it. You will be thrilled.
681414
An excellent storyline and concept. Definitely recommend this book!
2730264
This is a very good read and well worth investing time in. I couldn't put this book down. For those who compare this book to 'The Stand', yes it's similar in style, and all of the other positive aspects of that book. This book makes you realize how addicted we are to today's technology. This book had me thinking about it days after I completed it, and if that's not a good book, then I don't know what is. I won't give away the plot, but pick this one up and you may put your cell phone down. Mr. King has done it again.