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Book: Powers
Author: John B. Olson
Publisher: B&H Books
Pages: 400
Genre: Adult Fiction | Conspiracy | Christian Suspense | Thriller | Supernatural
What they say: "Powers, the follow-up to John Olson’s Shade, introduces a sheltered Gypsy girl named Mariutza. Her grandfather utters a mysterious last request before dying in her arms after being shot by ten cloaked men.
Those same men die before her eyes, but strange powers continue to pursue Mari through the swamps of southern Louisiana where she has always hidden from “the Badness.”The whole world seems to join in the chase—helicopters, soldiers, government agents, and the police are all trying to kill her. Mari’s only hope of survival is to find Jaazaniah the Prophet, the mythical hero of her grandfather’s bedtime stories. But she has never been outside the swamp or known other humans besides her grandfather and one teacher. How can this lone girl survive the bewildering world of men long enough to find a prophet who might not even exist?"Click here to read a sample chapter of Powers
My summary & say: Occasionally, I come across a book I recognize as good but can not for the life of me relish, enjoy, or complete. This is how I feel about Powers. The writer does an excellent job of building suspense and intrigue however I could not get past the erratic turbulent style in which the story unfolds.
My stars: 2 out of 5; It was not my cup of tea but the story does hold tons of potential
Because I am a firm believer that book love is in the eye of the beholder please don't be afraid to check out Powers from your local library OR enter to win my gently used early review copy!
Contest rules
To enter you must:
1. Be a resident of the US.
2. Be (or become) a follower.
3. Comment with your email address.
4. Note in your comment if you are a
new or existing follower.
5. Contest ends February 1st
27 comments:
I'm a resident of the US, a "old" follower and my email address is: jamiehanna84@gmail.com
Oooo, fun Juju! :-)
I am a loyal follower, live in the US, and can be reached at mrso_d at yahoo dot com
How ironic....I am just about to begin this book with my own early review copy....I shall reserve my "judgement" until I've completed reading it through. (Love that you're sharing it with others though! One's person "pass-on" can be another persons treasure!)
This sounds like an awesome book!
1. Resident of the US. YES
2. a Follower. YES!
3. dorthyn @ email . com
4. new or existing follower. EXISTING
Thank you so much for hosting this contest.
Looks like you're in full swing here, Juju! Hope you had a wonderful Holiday too, and wish you a very Happy New Year!!
Maya: Thank you darling! I hope yours is prosperous and beautiful!
GMR: I can't wait to see what you think
Dorothy: Welcome darling! So nice of you to pop in! :)
I am a resident of the US and an old follower.
Raelena
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I've had books like this too. Forest of Hands and Teeth for one. Really well written but I did not enjoy it all. Hope your next read it better!
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This sounds like it would be my "cup of tea". I'm an old follower and live in the US.
jasmyn9[at]hotmail[dot]com
Don't enter me as I am not in the US, but I would just like to say that your new look is nice! Very cute! :) Love the colours!
Happy New Year!
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Nice review, it has an intriguing summary. I definitely know what you mean by a good book, but one you just can't enjoy to save your life.
I'd love to try this one! Thanks for the contest! And I'm an old follower. ;)
booksatmidnight(at)gmail(dot)com
Like the new look Juju. You're so awesome with all of your contests.
Has Tales of Whimsy changed again? Or am I slightly delusional today? Either way, I kinda like it. Very Wonderlandesque.
(Not an entry)
I would love to win this book!
even though it goes against my resolution to not enter contests where the book would have to be sent to my mom! :-P
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Aloha!!
I am a new follower but I joined before the post of this contest!=)
My email is honu_369(at)yahoo(dot)com
Mahalo!!
I'm a new follower, and I'm glad I found your blog :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
I'm a semi-new follower...
+1 follower
Thanks
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Gypsy girls are hot. I'll give this one a go!
demonicattractions@gmail.com
I'm an old follower
McKenzie
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I think this sounds interesting. Definitely different.
Follower us resident
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Please enter me in the giveaway. I am a new follower.
US resident
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jacksond@nhr3.net
I liked the review..........this book sounds like something I'd like and share.
I would LOVE to win this!
Thankyou!! :D:D:D
I live in US
I am a old follower
-Lindsay
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Thanks for the contest! I would love to win! I'm a new follower.
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*********PLEASE NOTE************
This contest is closed.
The winner was announced Feb. 2nd. (http://www.talesofwhimsy.com/2010/02/contest-winner-powers.html).
Thank you to every one who entered!
Please continue to check back for more contests.
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