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Ivan Amberlake

Auteur van Diary of the Gone

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Werken van Ivan Amberlake

Diary of the Gone (2013) 31 exemplaren
The Beholder (2013) 25 exemplaren
Gateways (2015) 2 exemplaren

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Path of the Heretic (The Beholder, #2) by Ivan Amberlake

Jason does not expect the Darksighted to return to New York. This time they are not after him, but after those who might know where Emily is. After being betrayed by her, (and her disappearance) he is struggling to sort things out. He still has feelings for her even after everything that happened. He needs to know exactly what happened to her and why.

Emily comes to Jason in dreams and gives him clues and where to find answers he needs. He knows it is hard to live in this world as he learns more about the world of Energy and Light. But will Emily betray him again? Who exactly is she? He is determined to find the truth and do what ever it takes to protect those he loves and himself.

The perfect follow up to book one The Beholder, but great as a stand-alone. I liked Jason from the first time we met him, and I like him even more in this story. His friends old and new, all have likable qualities as well. They are unique and interesting and I loved getting to know each person. Then there are those who are not likable, that adds to the suspense and spice up the story.

There are some surprises, and shocking moments that kept me at the edge of my seat needing to know more. Well written story with action, suspense , mystery and surprises. Path of the Heretic is an enjoyable read. I strongly recommend to those who love (Urban) fantasy.
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SheriAWilkinson | Mar 11, 2016 |
Diary of the Gone by Ivan Amberlake

When The Blackwells move to the town of Olden Cross, Fifteen year old Callum's life is not the best for him. He is bullied, haunted by dead people and not to happy about the move. But he does makes some friends.

Soon his friends begin to disappear and so does "The Diary Of The Gone". It is a diary that has a mind of its own, nothing good seems to come out of that diary. Will Callum be able to figure out what is going on? What (if anything) is the connection to the disappearances and the diary? Will he be able to face "the Gone" and save his friends?

A well written short story. I really liked Callum. He is an average teen, bullied, just wanting to fit in and have a happy life. The story is very original, not your usual ghost story. The pace is swift, exciting and captivating. A definite all night read!

I also liked the cover, very eye-catching. I feel that young-adult as well as adult readers who love a great ghost/paranormal story will enjoy Diary of the Gone. I highly recommend to all.
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SheriAWilkinson | 1 andere bespreking | Mar 11, 2016 |
The Beholder by Ivan Amberlake

Jason is an average New Yorker, but soon his world is about to turn upside down. People are going missing, all of them with a strange brand on their body. He meets a beautiful woman named Emily, she tells him an unbelievable story. Jason has powers deep inside of him that will be surfacing. He is special, not ordinary.

He soon finds out the world is filled with Light and Darksighted people. He must learn to use his powers, with Emily's help to prevent the Darkness from taking over. He is told he is the Beholder, and it is his job to do this, after all they have been waiting for him for many years.

Well written with likable characters (and those who are not). Jason is just awesome, someone who I would want as a friend, and on my side in tough times. Emily is a strong female, lead. I love that in a story.

A great blend of fantasy, action and a splash of romance. Each pages pulls you into the story, gripping tight and not letting go until the last page. I highly recommend The Beholder by Ivan Amberlake to book lovers of all genres. Yes it was that good, fantastic!
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SheriAWilkinson | 2 andere besprekingen | Mar 11, 2016 |
"The Beholder" by Ivan Amberlake is a very technically well-written novel. Falling into the New Adult genre of fiction it’s a bit of an acid trip of a story. The nature of New Adult is that it skips genres but in this novel there is less a problem with cohesion and more an issue with connection.

Amberlake starts the novel by introducing us to the true focal theme: the battle between good and evil. Shadows and Light are personified and Shadow is a cany warrior. The byplay during this brief battle shows the author’s skill with action that carries his story through this 264-page work. It is short, brutal and brilliant.

It is in modern day New York where the story starts to feel a little forced. Jason and his friends Matthew and Donna are average New Yorkers working average jobs in interior design. Jason is deeply emotional and, we’re led to believe, connected with his friends. We know when he collapses in the bathroom that he kind of knows, courtesy of nightmares, what’s happening and yet often he comes off rather pie-eyed. "The Beholder" is book one of a series and when we leave Jason he has grown as a character immeasurably and while the end result is distinct the progress read as contrived.

Amberlake’s profile states that this author is an “avid editor” and that skill shows in "The Beholder." While frequently Amberlake’s dialogue is stilted, his descriptions are vivid. “The storm of sound rolled over him so quickly that he understood what was happening only after several pieces (of broken mirror) had ripped into the girl’s flesh.” (Page 59). The author description on Amazon confesses a love of Harry Potter and while I enjoyed some of the movies it was also a series with which I was not able to connect as a reader. I do see some style similarities that may appeal to fans of the genre.

"The Beholder" is a solid start to the series planned but one that simply did not engage this reader.
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TammyDewhirst | 2 andere besprekingen | Jul 5, 2014 |

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