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.
You can find out more about her and the 44 series on her website.
Appraisal:
I am so glad Forty-Four
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) by Jools Sinclair 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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