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Final Crossing: A Novel of Suspense
by
Carter Wilson (Goodreads Author)
Best Fiction Books of 2012 - Examiner.com
"A compelling novel with characters that readers will take to heart and never forget. Carter Wilson writes with passion, and FINAL CROSSING's Jonas Osborne's is what heroes are all about. Wilson is a lion in today's literary world." Rosa St. Claire - Examiner.com
Rudiger doesn't kill because he wants to. He kills because he needs to....more
"A compelling novel with characters that readers will take to heart and never forget. Carter Wilson writes with passion, and FINAL CROSSING's Jonas Osborne's is what heroes are all about. Wilson is a lion in today's literary world." Rosa St. Claire - Examiner.com
Rudiger doesn't kill because he wants to. He kills because he needs to....more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
June 1st 2012
by Vantage Point Books
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Rudiger is on a twisted mission to bring forth the end of days; he believes murder is the answer. Senatorial Chief of Staff, Jonas Osborne is on a mission to stop him; can Osborne solve the puzzles and prevent these murders? With the help of psychic criminologist, Anne Deneuve this psychological thriller is chilling, disturbing and an edge-of-your-seat read. Final Crossing is a typical cat and mouse game with religious elements featuring heavily in this suspense novel.
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This book grabs you from the opening pages, and doesn’t let you go until the final page is turned!
When Jonas Osbourne, Chief of Staff, was asked by his boss Senator Robert Sidam to go to the funeral of his good friend, Michael Calloway, who had just been murdered in a horrifying and grisly way, Jonas was recovering from an accident where he was hit by a car on the freeway, while trying to help a stranded motorist. The FBI were at the service, quietly observing, and while doing the eulogy, Jonas...more
When Jonas Osbourne, Chief of Staff, was asked by his boss Senator Robert Sidam to go to the funeral of his good friend, Michael Calloway, who had just been murdered in a horrifying and grisly way, Jonas was recovering from an accident where he was hit by a car on the freeway, while trying to help a stranded motorist. The FBI were at the service, quietly observing, and while doing the eulogy, Jonas...more
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May 02, 2012
Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Thriller, Mystery, Psychological Suspense
Recommended to Mallory Anne-Marie by:
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I loved this book! “Final Crossing” has everything a reader of thrillers could ask: a skewed, psychologically bizarre serial killer who sees clues that no one else ever could; violent death; mysteries unbound; the horrors of war, still present even though far in the past; a Capitol Hill Chief of Staff who still has the skills of his special forces training; and the perverted childhood tortures that combined to make that serial killer the juggernaut he is today. A fascinating mystery/thriller/psy...more
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I was able to predict a few things early on but that did not distract from the great storytelling. More than a bit gruesome but added to the story rather than being overdone.
Hold on to your bra straps and belt buckles, kids, because Final Crossing might just cause you to lose your brassieres and britches.
Jonas Osbourne is a retired Army Ranger, currently working for a revered Senator. The subject of political speculation himself, Jonas has no small measure of power in Washington, and other than being recently dumped by a girlfriend, his life is running along without much drama. But then he nearly gets run over by a Chevy Impala, and he learns that a man he served wi...more
Jonas Osbourne is a retired Army Ranger, currently working for a revered Senator. The subject of political speculation himself, Jonas has no small measure of power in Washington, and other than being recently dumped by a girlfriend, his life is running along without much drama. But then he nearly gets run over by a Chevy Impala, and he learns that a man he served wi...more
There are few things more horrendous than deadly crimes committed by those who insanely believe they are doing God's bidding. The crimes of Rudiger Mortisin are certainly horrifying. Jonas Osborne, Chief of Staff to Senator Robert Sidams, is a veteran who encountered some extremely difficult situations in Somalia during the war but one situation in particular has suddenly begun to populate his dreams. It involves the killing of a Somalian family that Jonas witnessed in what became a near death s...more
This was a book that Netgalley invited me to review. I clicked "yes" then went into a panic because the blurb (which I had not read First)made the book sound like a blood fest, like a horror story. I don't read horror; I get horrified far to easily. I steeled myself for a painful read. Because even if the book was well written, I wasn't going to like it. Imagine my surprise when not only was the book well written, it was Good. Couldn't put it down good. Lost sleep good. Yes, there was blood and...more
A great page-turning thriller that will keep you reading well into the night. Final Crossing is a solid suspense novel in the genre of Steve Berry and Dan Brown with a hint of Edgar Allan Poe that adds thoughtful, dark subtext. Very well-written as the author meshes perspectives from both the protagonist's and the antagonist's points of view. The two main characters are interwoven well with their respective backgrounds to give the reader ample understanding of their pasts from which each evolves...more
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I thought this was an excellent book, well paced and lots of twists and turns..and some definite surprises. Definitely will look for more from this author!!
I received this book from Goodreads.com.
I received this book from Goodreads.com.
Book Info: Genre: Suspense Reading Level: Adult
Disclosure: I received a free ebook eGalley from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: He wasn’t always called Rudiger; once he was a normal, quiet boy. But when the sadistic Preacherman stole the last bit of Rudiger's childhood soul, Rudiger lost himself forever. As an adult, Rudiger has committed atrocities even he cannot explain and he yearns for the End of Days. God has told him he must crucify The One to bring about the Final Ju...more
Disclosure: I received a free ebook eGalley from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: He wasn’t always called Rudiger; once he was a normal, quiet boy. But when the sadistic Preacherman stole the last bit of Rudiger's childhood soul, Rudiger lost himself forever. As an adult, Rudiger has committed atrocities even he cannot explain and he yearns for the End of Days. God has told him he must crucify The One to bring about the Final Ju...more
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Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoyed Final Crossing. It culminated everything that makes a suspense thriller novel a good novel. It of course had suspense, intrigue, death, mystery, and an interesting antagonist. Rudigar is an insane, sadistic nut who is able to decipher clues from words he sees. These clues help him to choose who his next victim will be. This guy could really be a case study on what goes horribly bad when and already fragile mind endures irreparable damage.
The other gre...more
The other gre...more
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Aug 28, 2012
Kristin Kim
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Kristin by:
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Disclaimer: I won a copy of this book through a FirstReads giveaway.
I really enjoyed the story found in this novel, and it definitely kept my interest throughout. Religion coupled with politics is certainly something that is at the forefront of our society right now, and the ways in which they were used and interacted together in the plot was very intriguing. I also liked how it bounced back and forth between the points of view of Jonas and Rudiger so the reader could gain perspective on the sto...more
I really enjoyed the story found in this novel, and it definitely kept my interest throughout. Religion coupled with politics is certainly something that is at the forefront of our society right now, and the ways in which they were used and interacted together in the plot was very intriguing. I also liked how it bounced back and forth between the points of view of Jonas and Rudiger so the reader could gain perspective on the sto...more
WOW!!! This thriller grabs your attention from the very first page! The intense, intriguingly creepy plot contains multiple storylines that merge together through terrifying twists and turns. The characters are given the perfect amount of depth so that the reader can easily identify why each character acts in the manner he/she does – this is especially crucial for the antagonist, Rudiger. The author explores the depths of human wickedness and successfully conveys why one human with a rare psycho...more
This book is a thriller, which is not my usual reading material, but for whatever reason it caught my eye on NetGalley, and I decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did! Final Crossing tells the story of a killer named Rudiger, who believes that he's being instructed on who to kill by God. It's also the story of an ex-army guy named Jonas who now works for a senator, and gets caught up in the case when he discovers that he has a connection to Rudiger (oh, and he's told about this by a psychic cri...more
This book is a page turner! Loved the twisted theme with a backstory set amongst the Somalia civil war. Very solid character building. Will have you on the edge of your seat till the last page!
I read this book in one day, once I started I could not put it down. Although its written quite simply, it still has a lasting impact, and it's not one of the stories that you forget easily.
I'm finding it difficult to actually rate this story. Being a first book, I sense the story may not really be over. And I would have wished it were. Terribly gruesome stories, of which there was an abundance here, are not pleasant for me to absorb. I almost did not even finish the story because of the violence in the beginning. The Rudiger character is one very sick individual, and I find the fact he ended up in the service at all to be astounding and a real push for me to absorb. But I stayed w...more
If you like suspense this book will not disappoint! It hooks you from the first chapter and you won't want to put it down. Gruesome, grotesque, and delicious!
Thrilling, heart-pounding, gripping suspense. At times, even terrifying. A story you will be glued to from page one through to the final sentence. Absolutely not to be missed!
Great, fast-paced, down right creepy book that will keep you turning the page.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my review. This was a defiinite "don't put me down" read. It was well-written and keeps your attention thoughout. It gives you a look into the mind of a serial killer and why he is the way he is. The hero is a likeable guy who gets drawn into the search for the killer because of their past connection and ultimately becomes the target. Hold onto your seat as you get drawn into this fascinating read.
I found this a fast, entertaining read with religious, psychological twists. I want to read more by Carter Wilson.
Wow - held my attention from start to finish.
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Thriller-writer Carter Wilson was born in New Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles before attending school at Cornell University. He has journeyed the globe both for work and pleasure, and his travels to Jerusalem were the inspiration behind FINAL CROSSING, which was released in June 2012 by Vantage Point Books. Carter is represented by Pamela Ahearn of the Ahearn Agency and is a member of the Intern...more
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Apr 23, 2012 12:59am