price：$6.99
Shomi
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Almost became a two star book) 『"Razor Girl" is an odd hybrid. It mixes the zombie, apocalypse, medical thriller, and romance genres together into what could have been a great novel. Unfortunately, despite being a solidly entertaining post-apocalypse adventure novel for the first four-fifths of its length, the extremely weak last fifth nearly sinks it and which downgrades it from what could have been an enjoyable five star book.
The novel starts off with Molly Anderson saying goodbye to her mother who has just died, and to her home of the last six years, which is an underground shelter whose time lock is opening today. Plague and disease, which had caused Molly's brilliant, but paranoid and unstable father to have locked her and her mother in the shelter in the first place has turned most of the world's populace into zombies.
She finds that the world has in the last six years gone to hell, zombies (the "Others") walk, the plague's survivors are few and far between, and most of the world's people are dead and gone. Molly is soon confronted by some of the living challenged, but is rescued by Chris "Chase" Griffin and his brother Trey "Tank" Griffin, who is oddly immune to the zombie disease. Molly finds that there is a bunch of young survivors that are in the care of the Griffins and are holed up at a near-by Wal-Mart. Molly has been "enhanced" by her father into a kind of superbeing before he locked her into the shelter, so she's no push-over, and she wants to go and find her father, and she wants to do it solo. Unfortunately due to circumstances she soon finds herself reluctantly in charge of the survivors, and having to abandon the store she takes them with her on her quest.
For the most part this is a pretty good novel, Molly and Chris are good sympathetic characters, you keep rooting for them, and the adventures that they have are constantly interesting, and range from the hopeful to the totally cynical. Realizing that there is no such thing as a totally original take on the zombie apocalypse Mancusi decides to wear her influences on her sleeve; Mancusi constantly has Molly tell us that she was created from a template found in William Gibson's "Neuromancer", we get touches of Romero, superhero comix, and even Joe Lansdale and Mad Max as Molly ends up in a town that practices zombie/people wrestling (to the death) in an enclosed arena. I often wondered while reading this novel if she was also influenced by Andre Norton, as Norton's once popular "Dark Piper" was possibly the first apocalyptic novel from a young person's viewpoint that was ever published. Those that like the tone of "Razor Girl", would probably like that novel as well.
Despite being a breezy and entertaining read, what almost sinks the whole novel is the incredibly idiotic and unbelievable ending. Now, I have no problem with happy endings, especially ones in context, but here Mancusi gives us a worldwide miracle that has you going "WTF"?!?! The basic problem is that the ending feels incredibly rushed, or to have been altered by a third party. I keep thinking that this was a concept that should have been a duology or even a trilogy, as Mancusi explores her characters and her character's destroyed world a lot more. Yes, there is time limit as Molly enhancements are starting to break down, but that is a time limit that could easily have been fixed. But that's a coulda woulda shoulda, and it's not what we have, and after reading "Razor Girl" and "Moongazer" I'm wondering if the inability to give her books the ending they need is going to be a continuing problem with her. This could have easily been a five star book, but the unbelievable ending brings it down to a mere three stars, and if the novel had been less entertaining and less interesting it would have only gotten a one or two stars. I can't help but think what an entertaining comic or graphic novel series this would make.
Like most Shomi books "Razor Girl" has an attractive cover, both in the illustration and in the typography, and like most Shomi books, unfortunately both go uncredited. 』
(not impressed with the story) 『The recent past: the earth is changing, people are less caring than ever before and a "flu" starts to spread. Chris Griffin, who has always had a thing for Molly Anderson, is finally making a dent in their relationship. They are young teens who are trying to find a meeting point for their romance.
Fast forward to the present. Molly missed her appointment to meet up with Chris and has been holed up in a bomb shelter with her mom for the last six years. Before she went in, her father, who was a scientist, made minor changes to her body to make her better-equiped for the future. She knows that bad things have happened but is unaware as to how evil the world has become. Her mom dies when the shelter finally opens and she sets out to find her father. She has something that is suppose to save what is left of the earth. She is Razor Girl.
Of course she finds Chris within 24 hours of leaving the shelter. Chris is now Chase and he's holing up in a Walmart with his older brother along with a group of young adults and children. **OK, I wanted to like this book but the story continued to spiral downhill.** Certain incidents immediately happen to 'push' Chase and Molly together. Chase forgives her too easily and zombies conveniently come and go. The characters feel one-dimensional and much of the story was forced. I had figured out, long before the end, why things happened the way they did and who was responsible for the madness that took over.
This was the first Shomi book that I didn't like. If you are looking for a better read try 'Driven' by Eve Kenin or 'Countdown' by Michelle Maddox.
Note* The editorial review from Booklist that is listed above is not from this story.
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(Wonderful!) 『Razor Girl alternated between two timelines that eventually intersect. The first chronicles the events in 2030 leading up to the apocalypse and Molly entering the bunker. The second chronicles time from the moment Molly leaves the bunker in 2036.
Molly is real, humble, and likable. I liked finding out about her past and present relationships to Chris/Chase, who was a pain in the bum but who eventually redeemed himself. The world they live in is very different from ours, but in a way that is entirely possible in the future. Kids now play virtual reality games, and most have never played a sport in real life. Everything is electronic and high tech, from tiny cell phones to televisions to refrigerators. There is now an AIDS vaccine, and sex is not allowed without a license. Ken dolls are now anatomically correct.
Molly and her family are different though. Molly's mom is mentally ill and needs to be taken care of. Molly's dad, a paranoid scientist, believes the end of the world is coming and makes Molly physically train every day to prepare for it. He refuses to use new technology in his home, believing the government uses it to monitor and control people. He ends up "improving" Molly with razors under her fingernails, ocular implants in her eyes, and nanotechnology in her bloodstream that makes her faster and stronger.
Molly and her friend Chris witness the start of the apocalypse when they discover an elderly neighbor who is coughing up blood. They call for an ambulance and instead a government van comes and takes the woman away. The government covers up people getting sick, and all the hospitals end up full and guarded by soldiers with guns. When Molly and Chris go out to investigate, they see a zombie, plus a dumpster full of rotting corpses. They come home to tell her dad, and he begins preparations to use the bunker keep his family alive.
After the six years in the bunker, Molly meets Chris again, though he has changed dramatically. He brings her to a Wal-Mart where he has been living with three other men and eight children. Molly intends to only stay there one night, so she can rest and get supplies. She promised her father that she would journey to Disney World when her bunker time was up. He expected scientists to be gathered there working on rebuilding society and curing the plague, and he'd implanted a secret message in Molly to be retrieved at a later time. Also, he programmed her nanos to start breaking down after six years, so she could die if she doesn't get there fast enough.
Molly ends up heading to Florida with a group from the Wal-Mart, and battling pus-ripping, hungry zombies and more on the way. What was really entertaining about this book was all of the pop culture references, including ones about the Thunderdome, the movie 'Pretty in Pink', Barbie dolls, and more. It was clever how Mancusi tweaked the future and also incorporated the past. I loved Razor Girl and definitely recommend it.』
(Post-apocalyptic adventure) 『'Razor Girl' is a very enjoyable story that consists of two narrative threads, separated by six years, in alternate chapters. One of these threads shows Molly Anderson as a fifteen year old getting to know her neighbour Chris Griffin, a slightly nerdy and intense boy, and the two of them beginning to suspect something very dangerous is starting to happen. Molly's father has been a conspiracy theorist who consistently warns of the forthcoming apocalypse but Molly never believed him - until the evidence starts to point his way. Molly and Chris want to escape together but Molly may find that family ties are more important.
The second thread is post-apocalype when Molly finally emerges from the shelter in which she has lived with her mother for six years. Her mother is now dead and Molly's only option is to head for Disneyland where her father said to meet her. Apparently her father and other scientists would have worked on an antidote to the flu that had caused so much devastation. However the flu has had DNA-changing effects on various people which means that Molly is in danger from 'The Others', Zombie-like mutants who try to kill and eat people and whose disease is catching. When Molly bumps into Chris Griffin again she finds a very changed man, one who seems withdrawn and a mixture of helpless and self-sufficient, and as they set off together for Disneyland they will learn more about each other and about the cause of the pandemic.
I enjoyed this story very much, finding the post-apocalyptic world very much food for thought. The twin narrative threads worked well although I felt that the post-event story was more interesting than that of Molly and Chris before the plague struck. Characterisation was generally good and Molly's self image (her father has given her various bionic enhancements) was well written. There were some slight plot holes/improbabilities which didn't always work for me but overall this was a really good read.
(Gritty and absorbing futuristic world) 『Razor Girl by Marianne Mancusi Mass paperback release date August 26, 2008
4 stars Razor Girl is a solid Futuristic Romance. And one I would recommend for those readers who love the genre. Marianne Mancusi weaves a tale of Molly Anderson. She is the new "Bionic Woman". She has been outfitted with ocular implants, deadly, razor-like nails and nanotechnology to make her faster and stronger. She has just been released from a 6 year confinement with one mission. She must find her father. The problem: this new, unfamiliar world is fraught with danger after a deadly virus either kills humans or mutates them into flesh eating zombies. Molly must get to her destination soon because her nanotechnology is failing her, if left unchecked will lead to her death. Added to her stress, Molly has promised to take her old friend Chase and the band of children he cares for along.
Mariane Mancusi has created a world that is absorbing. The atmosphere is real and gritty. Molly is young so she is learning and not quite the superhero but still very much the vulnerable young girl. Chase is an atypical "beta hero" and carries a lot of insecurities throughout the story. Readers who enjoy strong Alpha males may be disappointed. The writing is clear and sure, but does have frequent flashbacks. While the flashbacks are crucial to the plot, I felt they slowed down the pacing and intensity of the story. I found the characters' journey exciting but had mixed feeling after what I felt was an anticlimactic ending.
Reviewed by Steph at Bookaholics Romance Book Club 』 『THE WORLD HAS ENDED, MOLLY.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO NOW?
Molly Anderson is not your average twenty-one-year-old. It's been six years since she and her family escaped into a bunker, led by her conspiracy theorist father and his foreknowledge of a plot to bring about the apocalypse. But her father's precautions didn't stop there. Molly is now built to survive.
Yes, Ian Anderson's favorite book gave him ideas on how to "improve" his daughter. Molly is faster, stronger, and her ocular implants and razor-tipped nails set her apart. Apart, when--venturing alone out of the bunker and into a plague ravaged, monster-ridden wilderness--what Molly needs most is togetherness. Chase Griffin, a friend from her past, is her best bet. But while he and others have miraculously survived, the kind boy has become a tormented man. Together, these remnants of humanity must struggle toward trusting each other and journey to the one place Molly's father believed all civilization would be reborn: The Magic Kingdom, where everyone knows it's a small world after all.』
price：$31.95
Thorndike Press
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (one of my favorite nora roberts books) 『I either love nora's work or can't get into it. I loved her circle trilogy, key trilogy and time and again. I could read this book over and over again. It is a wonderful and exciting love story. Please take the time to read this one. I don't believe you will be disappointed.』
(Be True To Your Authers) 『i love reading nora roberts books i dont care if it boring or stuped i read it any ways』
(okay) 『I have a collection of Nora Roberts' books. This book caught my eye because it mixes both romance and science fiction. I am a fan of both. So, when I read the back of this book, I felt that I should actually read it with out criticizing it first. When I did read it, I found that it is a delightful mix of science and romance.』
(BOOORRRING!) 『Don't waste your time with this book. I decided to read it because of the time travel plot. What a mistake. It's completely superficial and not at all imaginative. The characters are one-dimensional and not particularly admirable. There's a great deal of time spent on poorly written sexual encounters. The book is not at all believable. There are far better romantic time travel books. For instance, Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.』
(Haven't finished yet...) 『Although I have just begun reading this book (if chapter eight can be considered the begining) I am still thoroughly enjoying it. For me personally, I am enjoying this book because it didn't take the whole begining to get into it like other books I have read--it's right to the point. If you don't enjoy novels that get right to the point and that take a while to get into, then I don't think that you would like this book. This book also has some time travel, so if you think that this is too far fetched an idea, then I again would not recommend that you read it. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this book and the sequel..Times Change (Part two of this book(this book is a 2-4-1)) and and can still happily say that it is still worth five stars that I have given it.』 『A New York Times Bestseller
Nora Roberts enchants readers with two unique tales about passion so powerful it transcends time. Stranded in the present, 23rd-century time traveler Caleb Hornblower is more concerned about leaving behind beguilingly innocent Liberty Stone inTime Was. InTimes Change, his cynical brother, Jacob, follows him into the past and is captivated by Liberty's spitfire sister, Sunny.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (WOMAN, GODDESS, OR JUST PLAIN PERVERSE) 『BRIDGET CHRISTINE CONNOLLY IS SWEPT BACK TO 400 A.D. EIRE LAND. SHE IS SAVED AND THEN WORSHIPPED AS A GODDESS BY AILIN. WHEN HE PERSUES HER SHE SAYS NO, WHEN HE BACKS AWAY, SHE PERSUES. SHE IS PERVERSE IN THE EXTREME. I DO NOT BELIEVE THE AUTHOR IS THAT GREAT. I READ ANOTHER OF HER BOOKS BEFORE THIS ONE AND THE HEROINE IS ALSO PERVERSE. SHE PITS TWO MALES AGAINST ONE ANOTHER AND IS NEVER SATISFIED UNTIL ONE IS KILLED AND HIS DEATH CAN BE TOTALLY PUT UPON HER.
I SHALL NOT WASTE ANYMORE TIME OR MONEY READING THIS AUTHOR AND PERHAPS THIS WILL CONVINCE YOU NOT TO WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY EITHER. JUST TRYING TO DO YOU A FAVOR.』
(Go back to a romantic, mystical Eyreland as a goddess.) 『A masterpiece! A finely crafted piece of fantasy and romance, Lady of Fire will kindle even the soggiest of hearts. Imagine yourself as the broken-hearted Christine wandering through the bleary fog of abandonment only to find you've been transported to another time and place with the aid of a lovely torque. Crafted by love, devotion, and fiery passion, you want never to remove it. And awaiting you is Ailin, a fierce and virile man of incomparable beauty whose sole purpose is to love, worship, and protect you- how FABULOUS! From the lush, grass-covered valleys to the mist-shrouded peaks, you find yourself on an adventure of colorful landscapes in mystical places. It's as though you yourself have been transported through time and space. Janeen O'Kerry's beautiful and detailed descriptions bring delightful and vivid images bring to mind an Eyreland which no modern day man has the good fortune to experience. O'Kerry is a magnificent writer whose talent is so immense she crosses all genres. A must read』 『Dumped by her boyfriend of six years, Christine Connolly unknowingly purchases a magical necklace and is transported back in time to ancient Ireland, where she is hailed as a goddess by an adoring Celtic warrior.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (LOVE THIS TIME TRAVEL EXPEDITION;) 『THREE CHEERS! Julie Moffett for Across a Moonlight Moor romance. Fiona Chancellor is hurl back in time to Medieval Ireland. There she meet hot looking irish warrior Ian Maclaren. The moment the two met it had been sparks, conflict and battles of wills. Ah, but when the two kiss they melted as one in passion embraces. A perfect love match they were. The hero and heroine learn from each other and grew together by the end. However I would have love for Fiona to had stay back in Ian's time. I look forward to reading another medieval time travel romance from Julie Moffett simliar to this one.』
(Average time-travel romance) 『From the back cover:
A love match...
An enchanted dagger bearing a mysteriously familiar inscription pointed Fiona Chancellor to Ireland in search of her missing cousin. Then a midnight visit to Celtic holy ground slid her into the seventeenth-century--and into the arms of the most gorgeous male she had ever seen. But after one clash with the stubborn man, Fiona longed only for her twentieth-century comforts.
Instead, she found herself pressed against Ian Maclaren, galloping across moonswept moors to escape death. The hot-blooded barbarian ordered her about as if she were a soldier. But his kisses left no doubt he thought of her as a woman, and soon she knew she would trade a thousand bubble baths for one of his passionate embraces. For although she had traveled across three centuries into the past, it had taken only a moment for her heart to recognize she had met her match.
And my review:
I absolutely love time-travel romances, so I've read a lot of them. I found this to be an average read. While this book was a sequel to "A Double-Edged Blade", this book worked just fine as a stand-alone. Still, those who enjoyed the first book will like that much of this story revolves around the main characters of that story.
The time-travel aspect of this story was interesting, and quite well-written. At first, it seemed as if Fiona accepted the fact that she'd travelled 300 years into the past a bit too easily, but the author would throw in enough "fish out of water" moments to keep it realistic. The characters were also quite well drawn, and the action was non-stop. This book was also quite well researched, and interesting, as not many books are set in Ireland during the time of Oliver Cromwell.
My only complaint with this book was that the romance part of it felt a little bit rushed. At first, it seemed to be progressing nicely, but then the author kind of ruined it by having the characters fall into bed so quickly. (They'd only known each other for a few days). I know that Fiona is a modern woman, and therefore not subject to the rigid standards of the day, but still, I kind of felt cheated. It was like the romance was just starting to blossom, and then the author decided to take a short-cut and throw them into bed together, where, of course, they realize that this must be love.
Also, the ended felt a little bit rushed, as if the author had gotten past the exciting part of the story and just wanted to wrap things up.
Still, I've read far worse time-travel novels than this one. While I wouldn't give this a glowing recommendation, this was still an enjoyable quick read, and I would probably give other books by this author a try.』
(wonderful sequel) 『This is the sequel to the book" A Double-Edged Blade" which was the story of Miles and Faith. Well they appear in this book too so you get to find out what happened to them. This is Fiona's story. She is Faith's cousin back in modern England aand after a year of not knowing where Faith has gone to she decides to do a bit of investigating on her oen. She goes to Ireland where her cousin disapeared and finds herself at the same Druid circle of stones that Faith was at. The time portal opens again and she finds her self propelled back in time to the Ireland of 1649. There she meets up with Miles's friend a Scot with an attitude, named Ian. Together they must help Miles and Faith and along the way they fall for each other. Some of the supporting characters from the first book make an appearance here and it makes for a very enjoyable read. I also enjoyed the different ending it had. I would recommend this book and the first one to anyone who enjoys time travel books.』
(Loved it!) 『All the right elements in a romance, but I wish the ending had given them EVERYTHING they wanted. Still, it was excellent. :D』
(Great time travel tale) 『In 1997, the trail Fiona Chanceller has followed in search of her missing cousin Faith Worthington takes her to County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. The experts told her that the dagger she holds that Faith once possessed comes from that region. She quickly learns from an antique shop owner, Seamus Gogarty that the O�Bruiader dagger is indeed from the area. He also informs her that the dagger, which has not been seen in centuries at least in this vicinity, has a legend involving Fey people, and an enchantment allegedly activated by mystic stone circles like that of nearby Beaghmore.
Fiona�s search takes a twist when she soon finds herself in mid-seventeenth century Ireland where she learns that Faith is happy with her soul mate, who is a prisoner of the Roundheads. As Fiona tries to help free Miles O�Bruiader, she falls in love with his best friend Ian Maclaren, but can she give up the conveniences of late twentieth century life as her friend has?
ACROSS A MOONSWEPT MOOR is an exciting time travel romance. The engaging story line works because the heroine struggles with her adjustment to a less technological area and clearly misses the conveniences she is used to having. The return of Faith and Miles (stars of A DOUBLE EDGED BLADE) augments this story as their fate impacts on that of Fiona and Ian. This cleverly crafted tale that uses historical tidbits to describe the setting belongs to the lead couple, especially the�cake and eat it� heroine who wants her hunk and her twentieth century devices too.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great book!) 『This was a really good book - one that I think I will read more than once. It seems an unlikely romance - to fall in love with someone that you don't even know (even their name) for 8 years, but it all works out and you feel as if they have a special bond. Great read!』
(Great Book) 『You know those kinds of books where you feel as if you become the charactes and you can feel their fear and pain and you fall in love with them. well this one was definitely one of those books i Fell Inlove with Iain he was such an amazing characted, and katherine was a great heroine their love for everyother was so strong it didnt let time sever it. One of my favorites that id read again.』
(An unforgettable love story.....) 『I have read all of Dee Davis' novels that are currently in print. I found this book at a used bookstore and was very excited about reading it. I read it in ONE night. This book went straight to my heart. There are a few books out there that I will never forget reading, and this is one of them.
Iain and Katherine's love is heartwarming. I also liked how Ms. Davis had the secondary characters of Jeff and Elaine. I enjoyed Jeff and Kitty's relationship immensely.
If you come across this book, do not pass it up or you will regret it. This is in my 'keeper' category!!!!』
(Romantic Time Travel at its finest) 『What a wonderful debut for Dee Davis. Katherine and Ian's story is one that stays with you a long time. You care about these two. You want them to be together from the start. The characters are well defined, the plot is not filled with cliches. I really cared what happened to these two. It is obvious they are the love of each other's life. Even the secondary characters are so well defined as to add to the story itself, not just "pad" it. The fact that I love the British Isles for settings in my books helps, too! *smile* The romance, suspense, time travel, it all goes to make this one you shouldn't miss. Ms Davis is a new star on the horizon and I look forward to reading more of her books.』
(Wonderfull love story) 『I just love this story, it is so magical. Katherine St. Claire has never forgotten the night she was transported back in time to the love of her life, Iain Mackintosh.
When she wakes she thinks it was a dream...
I won't spoil it for you but I can promise you will love it as I do. If you can get it don't hesitate, buy it.』
『An earring, a murder, a legend...
Katherine St. Claire has never forgotten the passionate night she shared with a stranger while staying at a castle hotel called Duncreag. He even haunts her dreams. Tired of loving "Fantasy Man", as her brother Jeff refers to him, she decides to go back to Duncreag in search, literally, of the man of her dreams.
Iain Mackintosh wears the cairngorm earring of the only woman he will ever love. Eight long years ago she came to him in the night like a vision. News of his father's death brings Iain home to Duncreag where he finds himself questioning the circumstances surrounding his father's demise and wishing for the woman his cousin Ranald is convinced is a fairy.
Iain and Katherine arrive at Duncreag each longing to find the other. There is however a seemingly insurmountable problem. A five hundred and thirty-year barrier separates them. What follows is the story of a love so powerful it crosses the boundaries of time.
Complicated by murder and abduction in the fifteenth century their love will be tested even after they finally reunite. Only Jeff's twentieth century discovery of events from the past can save them.
"Everything In Its Time has all the makings of a classic." -- Maggie Shayne』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (2 books in one) 『I was not aware that this book is actually 2 books in one. I had already read both of the books separately and thought this was the 3rd in the series. Both of the books are very good. These 2 stories are a change from Linda Lael Miller's usual books. She has added a real twist that is refreshing and intriguing. (sp?) You'll like them.』
(Enjoy!) 『I have these stories in two separate books. I read the first one then looked for a sequel in hopes that there was one. I was pleasantly surprised to find it and that Elizabeth and Rue have their own story and meet again for one last time. I have reread and reread these stories. They are good escapes especially with what I have had to deal with. Makes one want to go back somewhere in time also.』
(Miller writes some of the best time travel fiction!) 『It was nice to pick up a book with two time travel novels bundled together. Both were quick, fun reads. I loved that they were both connected. She builds in a real sense of urgency concerning the necklace that sends people back and forth in time. There's plenty of excitement in these two novels.』
(If you love Linda...) 『I have yet to be dissappointed by anything Ms. Miller composes, and if you're thinking a reading this book, I certainly do recommend it. I found it extremely enjoyable and it's maybe the tenth or so novel of Ms. Miller's I've read. As always, I laughed at loud at parts, especially when Rue thought she could never love, let alone be attracted to a man named Farley, but...well, I'll leave that to you. I hope you enjoy it.』 『The right men . . .
Elisabeth McCartney returned to her family home seeking comfort. But she never dreamed that the journey would help her escape -- from the present. Without warning, Elisabeth finds herself one hundred years in the past, in the home of Dr. Jonathan Fortner. With Jonathan, Elisabeth discovers an unforgettable passion. But she knows too well that nothing can last forever. For Elisabeth understands that the future holds tragedy -- and that she alone has the power to save the man she loves. But will saving Jonathan mean that they are destined to be separated by time?
The wrong time . . .
Rue Claridge doesn't know what happened to her cousin Elisabeth, but she's determined to find out. The authorities have dismissed Elisabeth's disappearance, but Rue is convinced that something strange has happened. Even so, Rue never suspected that finding Elisabeth would land her right in the past -- and in jail, compliments of Marshal Farley Haynes. The local sheriff doesn't know what to make of this trouser-wearing, poker-playing woman, but he's definitely intrigued. When he discovers her world, thought, he finds himself torn between a past he must honor . . . And a future with Rue.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wow, what a story) 『It took me a few months before I got round to reading this book. I thought the heroine Melisande was going to be like Laura from THE SCORCERER'S LADY, but I couldn't have been more wrong.
I was spellbound by this story. Flynn Patrick was a man to die for. Melisande was not the prim and proper 19th. century young lady who denied the passion she felt for Flynn.
This story is one of the best I have ever read. There is no way you can predict what is going to happen until near the end, which is what I loved about this book. I loved being surprised.
This book is definately a keeper. I can see myself rereading it over and over again. It is a shame it had to end. Please Elaine write a sequel to it. Perhaps you could explain why, what happened to him as a child did happen to him. I'd love to know.』
(A fun romp through time) 『I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ms. Fox's, The Imposter. From the first page to the last, it kept me entertained. Flynn is a pretty down to earth guy who tries to cope with his change in circumstances. He doesn't want to believe that he was thrust back in time any more than Mel wants to believe him. At first everything is a big joke and doesn't quite seem real. As it dawns on Flynn that everything is quite real, he faces the situation with a typical modern American male attitude: brazen your way out. Ms. Fox shows the reader how vastly different 1815 moral standards are from 1998 ones. Flynn just can't grasp why everyone cares so much what everyone else thinks. Mel can't figure out this uncouth, brash American who seems to be no gentleman but who wears fine clothes and is educated. Class distinction is so important in 1815 she doesn't know where to categorize Flynn. This dichotomy is one of the points which makes this book work so well.
Next, Ms. Fox does a wonderful job with the time travel element. Up until the very end Mel doesn't fully believe Flynn has come through time. Unlike so many time travel novels where the opposite lead believes in the time traveler's story in a matter of hours or days, she actually thinks him a little insane until all the pieces of the puzzle start coming together. The ultimate tie-in between future and past was well done. The weakest link in the story is our heroine Mel. Although I realize she is supposed to be a product of her time, she comes across as a conniving, graspy female as opposed to a supportive mate. She is so upset about having to marry "beneath" her station that I felt her acceptance of Flynn was too close in the plot to his reversal of fortune. Does she really love him, or does she only accept him now because he's not a nobody? Although she gives lip service to the fact that she is marring Flynn because of her sister's reputation, I found her motives to be self-centered and extremely spoiled. I am surprised Flynn agreed to the marriage.
All and all, this is a great story, one you don't want to miss!』
(Imposter take me away!) 『Oh this book was sooo good! I read it so fast because my friend let me read it before her and I just couldn't put it down. It was my weekend accomplishment it was all I could do. I would put it down and pick it right back up. This was a unique story line and I couldn't predict what was going on. It kept me on the edge of my seat just like an action movie. I seriously think you should give this one a chance and get to know the characters you will fall in love with them.』
(Call in sick and read this book.) 『The Imposter picks you up and takes you with it on a path of intrique, romance, travel and intellectual and erotic excitement. When the last page turns you are breathless with desire to go on with the lives of these characters. My only criticism of the book is that the story had to end! A book to pass on to friends who love to read and enjoy a fast paced, unexpected romp. This book was a delight. I read it from cover to cover and felt I had been off to Britain on hoilday.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (3.5 Stars) 『Of of this series, I've read the 3 middle books. Power of Two, Day of Fire,&Shadow Runners. I bought them w/o realizing that they were in a semi-5 book series. I did not buy the Susan Grant's book 1 or 5 because I don't normally like her books. It's not completely necessary to read the first book to understand the middle books. Only vague references are given to Banzai from the first book.
Out of the 3 books, I have read I enjoyed this book much more because there seemed to be much more emotion between the hero and the heroine than the other 2 books. The romance seemed more realistic because the characters had known each other in their minds for 5 years already.
The concept of Cai being able to tap into computers w/ her mind was interesting. I was a little surprised that w/ her being born a genious and all that she was not programming circles around the other anchor lady on the network, who was just described as an office drone.
Some questions were left open at the end of the book as where the villain escaped, the imprisonment of Banzai and her mate, why the villain's computer was semi-senitient and able to connect w/ Cai, and why the other anchors had all failed except Cai and the villains home made anchor.
Overall the book was good, I'm not sure if it's good enough to go on the Keeper Shelf to re-read, but it's worth reading as a stand alone. Where as the other books tended to lean more sci-fi. This book was a little bit more romantic inclined.』
(Where's the power?) 『Cai and Jake are members of a unique fighting team. They are mentally linked via nanocomputers and can communicate via thought. But Jake thinks that Cai is a computer, so he is none too pleased when she reveals herself to be a live woman, and a young one at that. However Cai has a reason for revealing her identity, she wants to go to the Raft Cities to search for her parents, and the upcoming operation to retrieve Banzai Maguire and the son of the UCE's military commander in chief is going to the Raft Cities. Having the hero and heroine communicate by thought is a nifty concept, and the novel does use it to good effect, but the story is short on the pulse pounding action. It gets off to an excellent start, with an operation going wrong and Cai handling herself quite well in a back alley brawl, but then it mellows out and just kind of sits there for next few hundred pages. I probably wouldn't have minded, but the setting echoes the somewhat more action heavy The Shadow Runners a bit, and the need to trust is likewise echoed in Day of Fire. The book does contain a villain that you will love to hate and enjoy seeing taken down a notch, or three. It isn't a bad book, it just didn't grip my attention like The Legend of Banzai Maguire and The Shadow Runners did.』
(The Best of the 2176 Series) 『I was surprised, having never read Patti O'Shea before, but I had read all of the other books in this series. Out of all of them, this is my favorite. I enjoyed the mental connection between the main characters and I wanted to vote my 5 stars. I am going to take a closer look at her other books now.』
(O'Shea proves with her second book she's here to stay!) 『Five books in the 2176 series, four writers, and each bringing their own distinctive style! Patti 0'Shea absolutely blew me away with her debut novel Ravyn's Flight. I mean that book was so absolutely amazing! I have been waiting to see her next work. She did not disappoint me! Added to the task of trying to measure up to the knockout first book, she had to work within a "bible", a series of books set up where they have to stay within certain perimeters. So it was with anticipation - but a dram of trepidation - as I waited for this book. O'Shea delivers. Oh, does she deliver! All four ladies make this series from start to finish top drawer, quality rarely seen in "bible" set ups.
Cai Randolph is part of a Quandem Team. To say this gal is "plugged-in" to the computer is an understatement! She's been implanted with technology that lets her access and communicate with computers 24/7. She then relays this information to her "recep", a leader of a Special Ops team. Captain Jake Tucker is Cai's recap. He's in charge of leading an elite force and is used to getting information from Cai - but thinks she's like Hal in 2001 - a computer. Cai keeps the team up-to-date. Jake is used to Cai feeding them data, sending them where they need to go. But he has no idea Cai is a real woman.
Several years ago, Cai's parents disappeared and were presumed dead. Cai has persisted in the belief they were not killed but kidnapped. When she has the information she is looking for, where they might be, she sets up Jake and his team to move into the area, determined to go along with them. The operation is supposedly to track down and capture Bree Macguire and her lover Commander Armstrong, but Cai could care less. She is after her parents and sees the insertion of the team as her chance.
Jake has to adjust his mindset when he is confronted with the very much in the flesh Cai. At first, he refuses to believe her, but she proves to him by sharing the intimate knowledge she possesses about him through the mind link. Jake does not like the idea of Cai being human instead of machine nor does he like the idea of taking her on the mission, but Cai is determined. As they work together, their connection on serves to increase their attraction to each other.
O'Shea's characters leap off the pages, they sizzle. As with Ravyn's Flight, O'Shea delivers strong male and female leads, remembers the romance, yet delivers one spellbinding tale of adventure.
2004 Reviewers International Organization's Award of Excellence Finalist 』
(Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!) 『This is the best out of all four of the published books set in 2176. Although none of them are slouches, I have loved every one and congradulate the authors on building a really believeable world. Five books and five couples to change a world.
Cai Randolph is a member of a Quandem team. She has implants that allow her to access most, if not all, of the computers in this time. She then sends the information to her recep who is the leader of a special ops team. All the other teams have failed and as far as she knows, she and Jake are the last. She is the anchor and sits in her special apartment where she processes data and probabilities and sends them to the field ops.
Captain Jake Tucker is her recep, he is the leader of an elite fighting force in the UCE. Jake thinks Cai is a computer, he doesn't know she is human. They have worked together for five years.
Cai has other priorities. Her parents disappeared 6 years ago. She has been told they are dead, but she is sure they have been kiddnapped. When she thinks she has found where they are, she sets up an operation in that area. She is also determined to go along on this one. The operation is supposed to catch Banzai Macguire and Commander Armstrong. Cai intends to retrieve her parents. She is sure they were taken by an evil multi-millionaire because of their work with nanotechs to increase life spans.
First things first she must confront Jake and reveal who she is. Then she must convince him to let her go on the mission. Unknown to all, there is another Quantum team out there. Not to mention the part of the world they have to insert into. Also she and Jake could have their brains fried if she overloads her implants. Even harder will be keeping her feelings for Jake hidden.
Jake is a man's man, but Cai is a strong woman. I liked these characters. They may get blocked but they always find a way around it.
The action is fast and furious and fits right into this 5 part series, I can't wait for the last installment.』 『The UCE: In the 21st and 22nd Centuries, the United States changed and grew. Now the United Colonies of Earth dominate the globe. But a mysterious voice is broadcasting treason, inciting revolution and referring to the "ideals of 1776"—and to an enigmatic figure named Banzai Maguire.
To find Banzai, the UCE assigns Cai Randolph. She’s the "anchor," the techie half of a Quandem: a pair of elite operatives used by Army Special Forces for just such covert action. Neural implants allow her to sit back in a control chair and feed information to her partner, the dark-souled Jacob Tucker. He’s as rigid as he is deadly…or handsome. But this time, it can’t be business as usual. This time, Cai needs Jake to trust her completely. Whether he likes it or not, she can’t sit back while he fights the bad guys. Wherever this mission takes her, Cai is gonna be the one kicking a little tail.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Robertson is no Gabaldon) 『There should be NO comparison between this author and Diana Gabaldon. Diana writes her characters with integrity. Knight Errant reads as though it used Wiki or Encyclopedia Britannica as it's basis with a AAA travel guide thrown in for good measure. Too many references to too many things in list form, and the proofreaders were apparently on strike.
An author must bring you into their fantasy and ask you to believe certain concepts. Yet with the amount of witchcraft that Robertson has written, I don't wonder they were burning so many witches at the stake. More like not enough of them. Entire noble families and even whole villages either engaged in witchcraft or were aware of and supported those who did.
The lead character, Robyn, starts out loyal to a fault, right up until the point where her 17 yr old prospective lover is in reach. But she can only connect with him if she turns her back on the mother and 9 yr old child witches who have taken her in and shown her the 15th century ropes. Their castle is under siege because of Robyn's antics, and mother and child are captured by witch hunters/rapists. Turning her back on history, she doesn't hesitate to encourage the real historic characters to make decisions based on her 21st century opinions. She never hesitates to relate her 21st century experiences to 15th century inhabitants and they seem to accept it all with the same reality as learning about a land across the sea. With that being said, I did enjoy the story line and at times couldn't put the book down but I spent a lot of time rolling my eyes.
Diana Gabaldon wove history around two fictional characters. Robertson injected one fictional character into history and attempted to make the story hers. History be damned. 』
(War of Roses Series) 『Before I read this I read the Outlander series which is a bit heavy but wonderful. This series was fun and engaging and a much easier read. I just wish the third book had more to follow.』
(Very Enjoyable Medieval Romp) 『I didn't expect to enjoy Knight Errant at all. Much to my surprise, I did - enormously. I agree with other reviewers who commented that it drags in the middle, there's too much setting, the character of Edward doesn't seem at all like his real historical self, the witchcraft is all a little bit too convenient, etc etc. But somehow I found myself unable to put it down.
I found Robyn and Edward very sympathetic and likeable characters - it's a real shame that Edward is off-stage for much of the novel. He's only 17 - very young, but older in the Middle Ages than it is today! The American tourist/time traveller Robyn's age is never given, but seems to be early thirties or thereabouts. I suppose it is pretty implausible that a 17-year-old, the most eligible bachelor in England, would fall instantly and irreversibly in love with a woman so much older, who's a complete misfit in his society. But what the heck, it's a fantasy! Edward is everything a medieval hero should be, brave, chivalrous, courteous, romantic, loving, caring, and of course very handsome.
There are arguably far too many descriptions of places, not really needed in the story, but I'm from England and I liked seeing my country described in so much detail. :) I've been to many of the places Robertson describes, and he's extremely accurate.
All in all, I found Knight Errant rather silly, when looked at dispassionately, but wildly entertaining. It's the kind of novel where you really have to suspend your disbelief and ignore all the crazy implausibilities. Just go with the flow, and you might end up enjoying it as much as I did!』
(White Rose) 『I have read the first two books in the series and loved them. The third one is also interesting, the characters likeable, but the ending left me wondering. I really hope this series will have a fourth book because there's some serious questions that must be answered. And fans don't want to be left feeling dread for the main characters. Has anyone heard anything about this? The series was so good, it would be a terrible shame to end it on this note.』
(Fantastic historical romance) 『Robertson's series is rich with history, intrique, romance and time travel. This is a fabulous series with lovable time traveler Robyn at the center of it all along with her prince charming, Edward. Robyn meets Edward in a field as he's being chased down by the bad guys. Not thinking he is truly not of this time, she plays along with what she thinks is an intricate delusion of a very handsome young man. Robyn travels back in time to meet the young Edward and they fall in love immediately. She works her way through this era making friends and even more enemies. She is rightfully accused of being a witch and her escapades in the tower of London are so frightfully realistic you can almost smell the stinky dungeon she's occupying. The entire series is amazing and I miss Robyn and Edward. I am anxiously awaiting another book in this series.』 『R. Garcia y Robertson returns with a powerful time-travel romance. A young American woman travelling in England near the Welsh border is swept into the distant past. In the age of the War of the Roses, she falls in love with a young knight, a prince who will be king.』 『Robyn Stafford, a thoroughly modern heroine, finds herself transported to 15th-century England in this novel of time travel, romance, witchcraft, and political intrigue, set in one of England's most turbulent historical periods. Robyn's search for a way back to her own time is complicated by her growing love for Edward Mortimer, Earl of March, a key figure in an escalating struggle for the English throne. As Robyn is drawn into the conflict, it becomes clear that she has her part to play in events--and she plays it with courage, dash, and intelligence.
R. Garcia y Robertson brings to this novel his usual skill at creating setting through the details of culture, custom, and beliefs so that the reader is able to share Robyn's experience fully. A strong cast of characters and a healthy dose of adventure, along with love, magic, and humor, makeKnight Errantan engrossing and entertaining read.--Roz Genessee』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (TIME DOESN'T MATTER) 『This is a very likeable time travel story. Bath is the perfect scenery. Then, friends, do not lose the adventures of Jane and Ramsay. You can jump from today's Bath to the one from 1812. That's what it is most interesting in this book, as Jane, little by little knows the way of living from the past and the most important, knows better our hero, Ramsay. The way she goes to past and returns was ingeniously created by the writer Leanne Shawler. I only give 4 stars as I would have liked to read more of this nice couple in the final chapter of this nice story !』
(Very good book) 『I enjoyed this book very much. I love the time travel genre and I wish there were more books written about traveling through time. So my two favorite things make up this book,Romance and Time Travel, that makes a very good book to me!』
(Creative Time Travel Romance!) 『Touched By Time is a different take on the Time Travel Romance genre. I realize this genre can be disappointing because of the details of how hard it would be to change the time we live in&what we'd live without. This book starts with 2 people who live in the same house (one the original owner, the other a visitor) in Bath. They are aware of someone else in the master bedroom&both suppose they're seeing ghosts. How do they find each other, who is the one to "travel"? are questions that are answered creatively and in a way that says "Well, it COULD happen!" A fresh view with 1 of the characters realizing what they'll be giving up on changing time&learning the expected behavior of the society they choose to stay in.』
(Good Read) 『Jane Leighton is a modern day woman, escaping a stalking ex-boyfriend by vacationing in Bath. She ends up staying at a quaint Bed and Breakfast at Chadwick Manor, a place formerly owned by a gentleman who disappeared tragically during Regency period England.
Ramsey Chadwick is a Regency gentleman, two-weeks away from his marriage to the most beautiful woman in Bath. However, he starts noticing two things: (1) his future wife is flirting quite freely with his best friend and (2) there is a ghost of a woman in his bedchamber. Jane and Ramsey first meet as ghosts to one another. They both try to investigate who each other is, however Ramsey has no success, as Jane's time does not exist. Jane, on the other hand, discovers more about Ramsey and starts to long to help him find his way.
One night, during Ramsey's ball for his fiance, Jane is brought into Regency England by a touch from Ramsey. Once there, Jane believes that she is to help Ramsey discovered who caused him to disappear and to help prevent it from happening again. At the same time, Jane tries to assist Ramsey in dealing with his fiance. There is a twist, though. Jane is only in Ramsey's time at night. Every dawn, she returns to her world.
TOUCHED BY TIME is a good, solid afternoon read. It is rather shorter than my normal books, but I was intriqued by the story. Ramsey and Jane do not fall "head over heels in love" immediately. They gradually learned to like and respect each other. Will they be able to save Ramsey? Will Ramsey marry his fiance? Is there a way for Jane to remain in Ramsey's time, if they do fall fully in love? Read to find out.』 『Ramsay Chadwick has grown accustomed to the blurred ghosts that occasionally inhabit his bed. They're a minor inconvenience compared to the fact that his beautiful fiancee is flirting with another man. But the latest "ghost" to visit his room, Miss Jane Leighton, is nothing like the others. For one thing, a single touch turns her into a flesh and blood woman - revealing substantially more flesh than would be deemed proper by the ladies of Bath. For another, this lovely, spirited creature stays in his world from dusk till dawn...and suddenly, Ramsay finds himself waiting eagerly for evening...Jane treated herself to a vacation in Bath to escape from relationships - not to play matchmaker for the most intriguing, handsome man she's ever seen. And did she happen to mention that he lived two hundred years ago, and they can only meet at night? It's a decided complication...but falling in love is proving all too easy - and letting him go will be impossible...』
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