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Freefall
When a young woman stumbles out of the Hanalei Mountains on the island of Kauai with no memory of who she is or how she got there, Cameron Pierce reluctantly agrees to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding her arrival. Now known as Jade, the woman begins to recall fragments of what led her to this place, and she realizes the danger isn't over.
Paperback, 462 pages
Published
November 1st 2006
by Bethany House Publishers
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I wanted to approach this book with an open mind (having never read any Christian Fiction before), but I will admit that although I had my intentions, I was still skeptical. However, before I knew it I'd passed page 100 and found myself fully involved with the story. I found the characters mostly amiable, and I found them convincing enough to want things to work out at the end. Although too idealistic in some ways, I enjoyed Gentry and Cameron's relationship and found it to be convincing most of...more
*sigh. One of those books that ive re-read a few times because of how good it is. Freefall captures the story of a young women who wakes up and finds that she remembers nothing. Not even her name. Cameron, a young man that she mets soon after, thinks that there is more to her story and decides to investigate. Through vivid description and a breath taking plot we slowly learn the story of what happens to our girl and what exactly has brought her to the island of Kauai. Not only does this book hav...more
"Another reviewer summed up my feelings about this book pretty well. The dialogue is good, particularly between Jade and Cameron (Kai), the protagonists of Heitzmann's novel. The book could have benefited from some judicious editing, but overall the story flows along nicely, like a stream exiting a mountain.
The one nagging problem I had was with Jade (aka, Gentry Fox, an actress). Why on earth would any Christian assume that he or she could immerse themselves in the world of acting, film and te...more
The one nagging problem I had was with Jade (aka, Gentry Fox, an actress). Why on earth would any Christian assume that he or she could immerse themselves in the world of acting, film and te...more
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When a young woman stumbles out of the Hanalei Mountains on the island of Kauai with no memory of who she is or how she got there, Cameron Pierce reluctantly agrees to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding her arrival. As pieces begin to fall into place, he suspects her injuries were no accident, but he's far from convinced she's an innocent victim. And there's that nagging feeling he's seen her somewhere before....
Now known as Jade, the woman b...more
When a young woman stumbles out of the Hanalei Mountains on the island of Kauai with no memory of who she is or how she got there, Cameron Pierce reluctantly agrees to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding her arrival. As pieces begin to fall into place, he suspects her injuries were no accident, but he's far from convinced she's an innocent victim. And there's that nagging feeling he's seen her somewhere before....
Now known as Jade, the woman b...more
This was my first book by Kristen Heintzmann, and I have been a fan ever since.
It is set in Hawaii, someplace I've never been, so I liked it for taking me there. I also loved the woman who takes her in and loves her just because she needs it. (And, I'm saddened that I am fearful of taking in strangers--I would love to be like her in that way!)
I love that one or more of Heitzmann's characters grow spiritually in each of her novels. I also love that her primary characters are very moral people. I...more
It is set in Hawaii, someplace I've never been, so I liked it for taking me there. I also loved the woman who takes her in and loves her just because she needs it. (And, I'm saddened that I am fearful of taking in strangers--I would love to be like her in that way!)
I love that one or more of Heitzmann's characters grow spiritually in each of her novels. I also love that her primary characters are very moral people. I...more
I really enjoyed the "Diamond of the Rockies" series by this author but I did NOT like this book. There were multiple things that I didn't like: the special "senses" of the elderly friend and the sister sounded more mystic than from The Holy Spirit, attitudes of lust, the glamorization of an industry that is usually hostile to the Gospel (Hollywood), lack of high standards made the hero hard to respect - his abstinence did not seem to be based on the firm resolve to obey God's Word, and the divo...more
I thought I was going to enjoy this book because the story was pretty interesting from the beginning, and I liked the setting of Hawaii. I was very disappointed with the content, though, and couldn't finish reading it.
I am uncomfortable with Christian fiction using characters that keep mentioning their sexual desire and attraction. When I got to page 100-something and decided I wouldn't read any further, I wanted to get an idea of how the story ended. So I turned to the last couple of pages, an...more
I am uncomfortable with Christian fiction using characters that keep mentioning their sexual desire and attraction. When I got to page 100-something and decided I wouldn't read any further, I wanted to get an idea of how the story ended. So I turned to the last couple of pages, an...more
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I would award this 2 1/2 stars if Good Reads would allow half-stars (and I think we ought to lobby for that, because if the overall ratings can be partial stars, why can't ours?). Anyway, I truly enjoyed this book for the most part - the plot was exciting, the Hawaiian setting beautifully illustrated, and the characters largely likeable. But I felt as if it could have been pared down by many pages. The inner ramblings of the characters got a bit long and seemed redundant a lot of the time. They...more
ABout the fifth chapter it got totally predictable, i couldn't read anymore of it... oh well maybe it just me.
Though I feel like Heitzmann is repetitive in her description of things from book to book, I liked the uniqueness of her setting. Hawaii is a beautiful place that not a lot of people are able to visit. She really put you there, in the culture and in the traditions. I enjoyed the plot and story line. Instead of one climax, she structured it to contain several. I did feel some parts were predictable, but I really enjoyed the love story and the transformations you see in some of the characters. I d...more
My first Heitzmann read ever, I picked this book up because of the cover (and no shame in that: the cover did its job). I read the back blurb and thought, Hm, okay, maybe. I read the first two pages and bought the book.
In reality, Christians know life is gritty at times. Even those ready to "give an answer for the hope that is within" us sometimes struggle with those answers. Our fellows in fiction ought to struggle, too. Kristen Heitzmann understands this and writes this. Brilliantly.
Jade's m...more
In reality, Christians know life is gritty at times. Even those ready to "give an answer for the hope that is within" us sometimes struggle with those answers. Our fellows in fiction ought to struggle, too. Kristen Heitzmann understands this and writes this. Brilliantly.
Jade's m...more
Okay, I have mixed feelings about this book.
Kristen Heitzmann has incredible talent. A forth of the way through I wondered how she was going to make the story last four hundred and sixty some odd pages. However, she made the pages fly by; it wasn't a stretch.
The first third of the book was amazing. The interaction between Jade and Cameron was realistic as was as gripping. The faith displayed by some of the main characters wasn't preachy, fake, or overdone, but very strong. The amnesia and rememb...more
Kristen Heitzmann has incredible talent. A forth of the way through I wondered how she was going to make the story last four hundred and sixty some odd pages. However, she made the pages fly by; it wasn't a stretch.
The first third of the book was amazing. The interaction between Jade and Cameron was realistic as was as gripping. The faith displayed by some of the main characters wasn't preachy, fake, or overdone, but very strong. The amnesia and rememb...more
From the very first sentence, almost the very first word you are sucked in. Wondering, wondering, wondering... Who is this girl? Did she fall? Did she get pushed? Is someone really after her? You just can't help it. Heitzmann weaves such a story that you just keep turning the pages because you are just dying to know the answers.
But so is "she". She's dying to know the answers too. She becomes Jade when she shows up on Nica's steps. Her body is bruised and battered.
Then to make things worse, Came...more
But so is "she". She's dying to know the answers too. She becomes Jade when she shows up on Nica's steps. Her body is bruised and battered.
Then to make things worse, Came...more
What can I say, I love Kristen Heitzmann. Her writing is captivating, intriguing, intense, and hard to put down. FREEFALL did not disappoint. When a women wakes in the mountains of Kauai, she realizes not only does she not remember how she got there, but she doesn’t even know who she is. She stumbles into a local’s backyard named Monica. She’s willing to offer help, but not on her own. She calls her brother, Cameron, an insurance investigator to help her out. Cameron’s immediately suspicious, es...more
Freefalling
I thought this book was very good because it kept my attention all thought out the book even when it seemed like all the intense moments were over more came right after. This book was about a girl that took a trip to Hawaii and was hiking in the mountains with her dad. Suddenly she finds herself in the island of Kauai with no memory of what happened or where she is. She meets Cameron Pierce who helps her figure out what happened to her and why she can’t remember anything. Cameron Pier...more
I thought this book was very good because it kept my attention all thought out the book even when it seemed like all the intense moments were over more came right after. This book was about a girl that took a trip to Hawaii and was hiking in the mountains with her dad. Suddenly she finds herself in the island of Kauai with no memory of what happened or where she is. She meets Cameron Pierce who helps her figure out what happened to her and why she can’t remember anything. Cameron Pier...more
WOw..very gripping story line, I just kept turning the pages. I see that this book has attracted criticism to the way the romance was portrayed. I think that the romance was very believeable and I am glad that the author was realistic. However, I wonder why the author chose to write the characters in consistent compromising situations. I think although believeable it was a little overboard because there was little effort to communicate to readers why those situations should be avoided or the ove...more
Three and half stars would be a more accurate rating. Good story with lots of suspense. Parts of the story were somewhat predictable, but I really enjoyed the characters. I particularly liked Allegra and her "poor little rich girl" facade.
The Hawaiian setting, culture and traditions were great. The last book I read was rife with Cajun speak and this book had lots of native Hawaiian pidgin. What's next---pig latin? I hope so!
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I picked this up on a whim, and was pleasantly surprised. There was lots of action with a terrorist bombing survivor and a former Navy SEAL caught up in a serial killer case in their tiny hometown. The characters were entertaining, their stories moving, and the suspense was fabulous! I didn't know "who dun it" until nearly the end.
I am currently reading this book I have only read a few chapters but so far its good. Its so far about a girl who has no idea who she is, where she came from, or why so is where she is. Really anxious to find out. She finds out that someone accuses her for being with a minor. She is a celebrity trying to escape the world and fall in love. A good book to read when you want to get away from it all.
Mahalo, Mrs. Heitzmann, for flying me back to the Pacific! The clear blue water, sunny beaches and lush vegetation were just what I needed this February.
As always, I now have more empathy for characters in those professions/situations. I’d be more specific, but I don’t want to spoil anyone else’s trip to the 50th State!
As always, I now have more empathy for characters in those professions/situations. I’d be more specific, but I don’t want to spoil anyone else’s trip to the 50th State!
I really liked this romantic suspense novel. Heitzmann hit just he right note with the romance and the mystery was interesting to me. The Christian elements were not overbearing and I really loved the addition of the Hawaiian spirituality. This was set on the island of Kauai and I enjoyed the vicarious vacation vibes.
I've read better Kristen Heitzmann books, but all and all, this was a pretty good read. Even though I found Jade to be more than a little annoying, I still was sucked into the story and couldn't put it down until it was finished. It also had some well-drawn secondary characters and sub-plots that added to the interest.
The plot was filled with twists and turns, action, and mystery. The characters were well-developed and people I could identify with, in spite of their exotic careers. The romance was strong, and the faith of the characters was evident without being overbearing.
This is a good Inspirational novel for those who want to break into the genre. "Jade" has lost her memory after an accident while on vacation and it is up to Nica and her brother Kai to figure out what happened. Kai thinks that the memory loss is some kind of scam until Jade remembers that she wasn't on vacations alone, and leads Kai to her injured companion just in time to save his life. The danger isn't over, and as Jade regains her memory the clues suggest that her accident was anything but....more
Nica calls her twin brother Kai to help investigate who a hurt woman is Nica found with amnesia. Kai not only finds that the woman they named Jade is a larger than life movie star, but the he is falling in love with her.
I really liked this book. Wasn't expecting the Hollywood element. But it was handled without "too much" paprazzi-ism. Liked that the characters' faith was believable. Plenty of suspense to keep you reading. :)
I really liked this book despite the strange conversational writing style and the way it dragged on and on. I do, however, appreciate the Christian morals. The setting is in Hawaii and it is a mystery/romance.
I don't recommend this book. There was too much lust / sexual tension between the two main characters.
I loved the plot for the first half of the book, but it was too long and drawn-out.
I loved the plot for the first half of the book, but it was too long and drawn-out.
Very s good story. Not my favorite Kristin Heitzman book,but close! Very suspenseful. The characters were well written. I was fortunate enough to travel to Kauai once many years ago, and got a tour of the island that was not all the "touristy" spots. So,,some of the locations in the story were places I have been, which made it all the more fun to read. I felt as if I were there with the characters in the story. I think the character that touched me most was Allegra.
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Kristen learned to read at age four in the sit-on-the-floor school her father taught at home. That was the start of her love affair with stories. Skipping kindergarten, she went to first grade at five and dove into learning with a passion. In elementary school, she wrote and illustrated her own miniature books and the highlight of the week was the mile and a half walk to the book mobile.
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