Genre:
Horror/Paranormal/Romance
Description:
“Abby
Craig’s worst nightmare has come to life…
When an old
friend suddenly reappears, a mysterious darkness begins to hound her.
Shadowy truths will claw their way to the surface to finally see the
light of day. Life and death hang in the balance when a long-buried
secret refuses to stay dead.
As Abby’s
black and white world spirals down into a treacherous sea of grays,
she is forced to confront the evil stalking her before it consumes
everything she loves.”
Author:
Jools
Sinclair is an author from Bend, Oregon which is also the setting for
the 44 series.
Along with continuing this series, she is working on the first book
in a new paranormal series.
Blog:
http://joolssinclair44.blogspot.com/p/about-jools.html
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JoolsSinclair
Appraisal:
I am so
glad 44
showed up as a recommendation for me on Amazon back in November of
2011. The eerie cover and book blurb grabbed my attention. The
fast-paced story of Abby’s visions — a result of drowning and
being declared dead for 44 minutes — drew me right into the story
and had me eagerly waiting for the next six books. Ms. Sinclair’s
descriptions of the Bend, Oregon area and knowledge about activities
available there bring the setting alive. Several of my friends began
reading the series and were just as involved with the story as I was.
Three of us are reading the books together, discussing the events,
and making predictions for the future.
In book
seven, Abby continues to harness her ability to deal with her visions
and her relationships with Jesse and Ty. One of the strengths of this
series is the fully developed secondary characters. My favorites are
Abby’s sister Kate, and her co-worker and friend David. What
happens between the brothers Dr. Ben and Dr. Nathaniel is chilling. A
new intriguing character is introduced that I suspect will be
important in the future. Ms. Sinclair’s use of current social
constructs enhances the plot and gives the story a realistic,
happening-right-now feel. I really enjoy the parts of the story
detailing Abby’s culinary skills. I am a foodie, so these moments
are mouth-wateringly fun! I am reluctant to share more specific
details or give too many clues about what happens, as it could ruin
the suspense for other readers.
My only
disappointment is my sadness at reaching the end of the book and
having to wait for the next to revisit these characters. Ms.
Sinclair’s mix of paranormal abilities, evil characters, romance,
and normal life routines makes for an addictive read. I look forward
to seeing what is in store for everyone next time. The waiting begins
again.
FYI:
Added
for Reprise Review: Forty-Four
(Book Seven) was a nominee in the Paranormal Romance category for B&P
2014 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran April 14, 2013.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No
significant issues.
Rating:
***** Five Stars
Reviewed
by: Fredlet
Approximate
word count: 45-50,000 words
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