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Forsaken (Taylor Pasbury #1)
When Simon Mason, the world’s best-known televangelist, receives threats from Muslim terrorists, he hires Taylor Pasbury, a beautiful former Secret Service agent, to take charge of his security. Taylor is thrilled to receive the high-profile assignment, but she has no idea that Simon already knows more about her than she could imagine.
When the terrorists strike, making a d...more
When the terrorists strike, making a d...more
Paperback, 400 pages
Published
October 1st 2008
by B&H Fiction
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When I was asked to review this book, I almost passed. Suspense novels aren't usually my choice of reading material and I don't know why I chose to read this one. However, I really enjoyed it. The story is told by Taylor Pasbury, a former Secret Service agent who now does private security work. She was hired to protect Simon Mason, a famous televangelist, who has been the subject of terroist threats. Simon's daughter is kidnapped, and the rasom demanded is that he deny Christ on national televis...more
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"Forsaken" is a Christian general fiction novel with some suspense. It wasn't really what I expected. Though I fully agree that some things are worth dying for, I felt like the characters missed why Christ is worth dying for. The ending didn't inspire me like I think it was meant to.
The characters were varied, complex, and dealt with realistic struggles (alcoholism, adultery, kidnapping, etc.) in realistic ways. I think a lot of Christians would sympathize with the "human side" of this "great pr...more
The characters were varied, complex, and dealt with realistic struggles (alcoholism, adultery, kidnapping, etc.) in realistic ways. I think a lot of Christians would sympathize with the "human side" of this "great pr...more
James David Jordan’s FORSAKEN is hands down the best book I’ve read this year. On a day filled with my own projects and deadlines, when I had to be disciplined with my time, I found myself picking it up again and again, rationalizing the time I was sacrificing to read more about Taylor and Simon.
FORSAKEN introduces us to Taylor Pasbury, a former Secret Service agent that has been hired by Simon Mason, a dynamic televangelist when he receives threats from Muslim extremists. Taylor has had her own...more
FORSAKEN introduces us to Taylor Pasbury, a former Secret Service agent that has been hired by Simon Mason, a dynamic televangelist when he receives threats from Muslim extremists. Taylor has had her own...more
Jul 24, 2011
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Wow. If I thought I knew how this book was going to end—and I admit I had all the relationships stereotyped from the beginning—that was all thrown out the window in the final chapters. I love these books in which the ending twist throws a completely new light on all the prior character interactions. Both Simon's "experience" in the Middle East and the letter Taylor received were a crazy dash of the unexpected which definitely upped my level of respect for the author. And the book was great all t...more
Forsaken is a dynamic book with multi-faceted characters and realistic settings. Mr. Jordan has a large ensemble of characters and action, but his laid-back writing style makes this an easy read. You won’t be flipping back pages to see what you missed. There are action scenes, but they aren’t overwritten. They make their point without gore.
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I found Forsaken to be exceptionally well written. Mr. Jordan portrays his female protagonist with a freshness and unique persona. His attention to details and observation of personal idiosyncrasies is evident as he paints an almost lifelike stage where he conducts the brilliant performance of his colorful characters.
I won't spoil the story by revealing too much about the plot except to say that a pivotal player is a world renowned evangelist who must make a soul wrenching decision that few peo...more
I won't spoil the story by revealing too much about the plot except to say that a pivotal player is a world renowned evangelist who must make a soul wrenching decision that few peo...more
This was a great book and the first I've read in a long time not centered around a romantic relationship. It was a redemption story about a girl spinning out of control personally, while her professional life was doing great. She is assigned to protect a television evangelist and then his daughter gets captured by terrorists.
The climax of the story seemed to happen too early and then the rest of the book tried to build up to another climax that never occurred. It was a good book with a good sto...more
The climax of the story seemed to happen too early and then the rest of the book tried to build up to another climax that never occurred. It was a good book with a good sto...more
FORSAKEN
By James David Jordan
B & H Book Publishers
ISBN# 978-0-8054-4749-1
328 Pages
Back Cover:
Taylor Pasbury, a beautiful, former Secret Service agent, has started her own security business. Her first client is Simon Mason, the world's best-known televangelist, who has received threats from Muslim extremists. When the terrorists strike, they take Simon's daughter and make a demand of the pastor that would shake the most steadfast saint. Taylor draws on all of her hard-knock roughness and trai...more
By James David Jordan
B & H Book Publishers
ISBN# 978-0-8054-4749-1
328 Pages
Back Cover:
Taylor Pasbury, a beautiful, former Secret Service agent, has started her own security business. Her first client is Simon Mason, the world's best-known televangelist, who has received threats from Muslim extremists. When the terrorists strike, they take Simon's daughter and make a demand of the pastor that would shake the most steadfast saint. Taylor draws on all of her hard-knock roughness and trai...more
Nov 12, 2009
Margaret
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4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Margaret by:
Deena At A Peek at my Bookshelf
What an intriguing story through former Secret Service now Private Security Personnel Taylor Pasbury's eyes. The entire novel is told in a recitation with bits of humor as if in a verbal report. As a huge Alias/spy-type fan this story was a great fit in genre for me. It is shocking that I had not found author James David Jordan's work before, and now that I have I plan to read much more. I'm especially excited that as soon as I finish this review, I can start reading the sequel to this novel "Fo...more
Really, really good book! I paid a whopping 99 cents for it on sale, and I definitely got my money's worth! Hard to put down for the first half, then it lagged a small bit, and ended well. Didn't end the way that I expected, but I was ok with that. It definitely set it up at the end for another book, and I see that he has written one. I'll definitely look to find it on sale and read, liked the characters and his writing very very much! :)
A friend of mine suggested this book to me. She knew I enjoy reading Christian Mysteries. This story does touch the emotions. I found myself sometimes cheering for a character and other times tearing-up. The undertone of Christians vs.Muslims was an interesting and thought moving theme for me. The author was new to me, but very enjoyable. I will keep my eyes open for more books written by this author.
I really liked this book but felt that it fell short on Taylor's relationship with the Lord. She had quite a past and the nebulous 12 Step Program just didn't cut it for me as a true conversion. She said that she was a Christian but had many destructive behaviors that never seemed to really be addressed.
All this said, I am looking forward to reading the next installment of Taylor's adventures.
All this said, I am looking forward to reading the next installment of Taylor's adventures.
Aug 15, 2009
Deborah Boutwell
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Suspense, intrigue
Shelves:
fiction-faith-intrigue
What would make a well-known TV evangalist forsake God? What is your daughter's life depended on it? This was a great read and really made me think about what I would do in such a situation. Lots of twists and surprises, all the way to the end. My only compliant, Taylor, the main character, was almost too tough for a woman.
Jordan has written a fast-paced book about terrorism, religion, and relationships. While a few details are questionable, the book is largely entertaining. The relationship between the two main characters is interesting and the twist at the end is one I didn't see coming. [return][return]Recommended.
I enjoyed the nail-biting-don't-want-to-put-the-book-down suspense. Well-written with great insight into the characters' personalities. I was a bit disappointed with the ending as it left quite a few issues unresolved & seemed like the author just wanted to end it! Hopefully this means a sequel!
ok. a little too light for me. wanted to hurry through to read something more intriquing. You think it's predictable, but it's not.
I picked up this book at the library, and the story is very engaging, suspenseful. I am looking forward to book #2.
TV preacher's daughter gets kidnapped by Muslim terrorists. The ransom? He must deny Christ publicly.
Good page turner with an important message that Christ is perfect but Christians are not. That's why God places such a high priority on Forgiveness. Life is so much richer when we appreciate the frail and imperfect people, who fleetingly pass through our lives, for who they are rather than judging them on a points scale. Really looking forward to the next volume, Double Cross, but it looks like I'll have a long wait.
enjoyable read with twists and turns.
As a rule, I'm a sucker for an ending that is not predictable. So the twists in the plot tickled my fancy from the get-go, and having more than one problem (an intricate plot) in a modern Christian novel is refreshing. Author drug it out a bit though in certain places that almost made me put down the book. Had to force myself to the last page...so many books, so little time ;-)
Surprising this is a good book, with enough suspense to keep me interested.
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