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Soul Intent (Soul Identity #2)
by
Dennis Batchelder (Goodreads Author)
A VILLAIN'S REQUEST In 1946, soon-to-be-executed Nazi General Hermann Goering asks young Soul Identity overseer Archibald Morgan to take his looted gold and deposit it in a soul line collection, there to await his soul's rebirth. A GRIM RESISTANCE Flora, a seventeen-year-old Gypsy girl whose father died in the Dachau concentration camp, is sure that Goering stole the gold....more
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Maybe it was the Nazi connection throughout the book and the search for a lost treasure, but the storyline of Soul Intent reminded me a lot of an Indiana Jones type adventure. The main plot revolves around the Soul Identity corporation, a company that stores memories and personal effects for an individual's future descendants in his or her 'soul line'. The account of Herman Goering has been discovered to be missing a large deposit of gold that was left with Soul Identity only days before he was...more
Soul Intent - The Sequel Delivers!
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dennis Batchelder
Available: Paperback, Kindle
1946 Nuremberg German – Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering faces the death penalty for the atrocities he has carried out in the name of Nazi Germany. After learning of “Soul Identity”, Goering makes arrangements to have his entire ill gotten gold fortune bequeathed to his soul line for retrieval by future soul carrier. In the present, Soul Identity overseer Archibald Morgan discovers that Goering’s...more
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dennis Batchelder
Available: Paperback, Kindle
1946 Nuremberg German – Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering faces the death penalty for the atrocities he has carried out in the name of Nazi Germany. After learning of “Soul Identity”, Goering makes arrangements to have his entire ill gotten gold fortune bequeathed to his soul line for retrieval by future soul carrier. In the present, Soul Identity overseer Archibald Morgan discovers that Goering’s...more
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Another rousing adventure from Dennis Batchelder. I was thrilled to discover that he had released a sequel to Soul Identity, which I thought was one of the best books I read in 2009. Yes, Amazon jumped the gun and released the Kindle edition of Soul Intent almost a full month before the paperback edition, but that just meant that I got a headstart on those people who are stuck with nothing but paper books!
Although I purchased Soul Intent as soon as I heard it was available, I intended to catch u...more
Although I purchased Soul Intent as soon as I heard it was available, I intended to catch u...more
Just to give some insight into the 4 vs 5 star question that may have crossed your mind already. I reserve 5 star ratings for books that either affect me on a personal level, or by established authors that I have grown to love over a multitude of novels. This is only the second book I've read by Mr. Batchelder, so I feel that to be fair to myself, and to him, I can only give a 4 star review. That said, I'm chomping at the bit for the next novel by Dennis, and at that point, if he sticks with his...more
This was a kind of "futuristic read", set in what appears to be modern-day time. It is a difficult book to describe without going into a great deal of detail.
From Batchelder's website:
"You can't take it with you...
...but what if you could?
Most people believe their souls outlive their bodies.
Most people would find an organization that tracks their souls into the future and passes on their banked money and memories compelling.
In 1946, soon-to-be-executed Nazi General Hermann Goering asks young Sou...more
From Batchelder's website:
"You can't take it with you...
...but what if you could?
Most people believe their souls outlive their bodies.
Most people would find an organization that tracks their souls into the future and passes on their banked money and memories compelling.
In 1946, soon-to-be-executed Nazi General Hermann Goering asks young Sou...more
I love the concept of this story and, for the most part, the way the characters interact. It can be difficult to follow a circular timeline, but Batchelder made it feel seamless, and the excitement and pace of the story he began with Soul Identity is once again repeated in this book. But, much in the way I found Scott's announcement to join Soul Identity anti-climactic in the first book, several individual conflicts resolve themselves in very simplistic ways that aren't quite congruous with the...more
INTENT ACCOMPLISHED!
Dennis Batchelder's SOUL INTENT, the sequel to SOUL IDENTITY, is an entertaining read, and I do recommend it. This comes as no surprise, as I breezed through SOUL IDENTITY very quickly. As many others have said, Mr. Batchelder is a gifted story teller.
The difference between the two books for me is that SOUL IDENTITY grabbed me right away, whereas it took a little getting used to the back and forth between a 1946 flashback, or a reference to SOUL IDENTITY and the present day...more
Dennis Batchelder's SOUL INTENT, the sequel to SOUL IDENTITY, is an entertaining read, and I do recommend it. This comes as no surprise, as I breezed through SOUL IDENTITY very quickly. As many others have said, Mr. Batchelder is a gifted story teller.
The difference between the two books for me is that SOUL IDENTITY grabbed me right away, whereas it took a little getting used to the back and forth between a 1946 flashback, or a reference to SOUL IDENTITY and the present day...more
This was a great follow on to the original Soul Identity. I liked the continuation of the story, and how a lot of the questions I had about how the society worked from the first book were answered in this one. I still think it is sort of a "guy" book they way it was written but the premise and idea of the secrets of souls is fascinating and there are so many possibilities. I really enjoyed meeting the author at a neighborhood book club which helped me appreciate the story line and what is to com...more
Security expert for Soul Identity, Scott Waverly, has been asked by SI’s executive overseer, Archie Morgan, to find out who stole the gold bars—once belonging to Nazi General Hermann Goering—from Soul Identity’s depositary. Sixty-four years have passed since the gold was first deposited and Scott’s job, along with his life partner Val, (who also works for Soul Identity) is to find out how and when the bars were taken.
This is the second book in Dennis Batchelder’s intriguing series, and for those...more
This is the second book in Dennis Batchelder’s intriguing series, and for those...more
Soul Intent didn't let me down! I'd just finished Soul Identity (literally) and bought this book, opened it and started reading (kindle). I absolutely loved it. It captured me from start to finish. I was angry with Madame Flora the entire book, the ENTIRE book. Scott began to get on my nerves to at a point, but George is still one of my all time favorite characters. I love the premise that the story is based upon and will recommend this book again and again. I already have several ladies in my o...more
Batchelder definitely didn't suffer from sophomore slump in this novel. It was more tightly plotted, faster paced, and I found myself caring more about the characters since he managed to slip in a little more about their motivations.
Soul Intent alternates between past and future as it tells the story of a lost treasure and continues the story of a company whose mission it is to reunite reincarnated souls with their past. It's an original idea and it's well-executed here.
Soul Intent alternates between past and future as it tells the story of a lost treasure and continues the story of a company whose mission it is to reunite reincarnated souls with their past. It's an original idea and it's well-executed here.
After reading Soul Identity, I needed Soul Intent. Many of the same characters are involved, but the story flip-flops between two different times, 1946 and the present.
Hermann Goering wants to join Soul Identity, causing a dilemma, is it morally right to allow this? Two of the main characters have lived with many secrets since that time and the story revolved more around the characters than the business itself.
The author's writing style is easy going and easy reading!
Hermann Goering wants to join Soul Identity, causing a dilemma, is it morally right to allow this? Two of the main characters have lived with many secrets since that time and the story revolved more around the characters than the business itself.
The author's writing style is easy going and easy reading!
Another great book by Dennis Batchelder. If you enjoyed Soul Identity you will like this book, too. The author expertly uses flashbacks to add pieces to the mystery, and offers enough twists to keep me guessing until the end.
The dialog is smooth and believable, making this an easy book to read - before you know it, you'll be finished.
I even learned things about metallurgy, diving and mining!
The dialog is smooth and believable, making this an easy book to read - before you know it, you'll be finished.
I even learned things about metallurgy, diving and mining!
Okay... Soul Identity novels aren't going to win any major literature awards, but WHO CARES? They are fun adventure stories that have some new age twists. I have really liked Batchelder's two books so far and I hope he does more.
I don't think he's a full time writer, though, and that these are just a sidelight. No matter... I hope to see more in the future.
I don't think he's a full time writer, though, and that these are just a sidelight. No matter... I hope to see more in the future.
Excellent follow-up to Soul Identity!
This one had a little bit of everything. The characters were filled out better than before. Batchelder handled the jumps back in forth through time well enough that they didn't annoy me the way they do in many books.
I'd like to read more of his stuff. I hope he keeps writing.
This one had a little bit of everything. The characters were filled out better than before. Batchelder handled the jumps back in forth through time well enough that they didn't annoy me the way they do in many books.
I'd like to read more of his stuff. I hope he keeps writing.
Interesting idea on following the soul line ( which his previous book goes into more detail about) Also got me looking into the trial of Goering to see how the facts weight up as they are used in this story, so at least got me thinking more. Possibly not as good as first book but still worth a read.
Just meh. I did read the entire novel, but found it rather dull. Nothing much happens until the last 60 pages and even that is pretty uninspired. I found it difficult to care about any of the characters, even the bad guy was really too bland to hate until perhaps right at the very end. The first book (Soul Identity) was quite a bit better and I recommend reading it, but this one is probably worth skipping.
Soul Intent is the sequel to Soul Identity. They were both pretty good stories revolving around a company that can read your unique soul and, when you die, keep your wealth and history for your reincarnated self. Strange premise but well explained and executed. Made me wish it were possible.
Better than the original!
Dennis improved his standing with me upon writing this prequel to Soul Identity. This novel was more enjoyable, believable, and encouraging in every detail. I will continue reading this authors materials.
Dennis improved his standing with me upon writing this prequel to Soul Identity. This novel was more enjoyable, believable, and encouraging in every detail. I will continue reading this authors materials.
Even better than the first book. Action packed, insightful, good story. But I am NEVER going cave diving! Not for opals or Nazi gold. I saw the Dubnik mine on YouTube, holy claustrophobia!
Somehow, I didn't like this one so much. The storytelling was great, but, really, except for the characters, it really had no connection to Soul Identity. And I thought that was a bit of a letdown.
I enjoyed Soul Intent, but not as much as Soul Identity. There didn't seem to be as much suspense. I enjoy all of the characters and hope Dennis Batchelder writes more books in this series.
Picks up where Soul Identity leaves off and delves into the story of Flora and Archie. The story goes back to 1946, how they met, their relationship and the secrets they've kept.
Well Finished this today.
Well done Dennis another cracker...
Different from Identity (which sets the scene)
I liked the switching from 1946 to Present
If you like something different try this mans work it is great.
I eagerly await the next one.
Well done Dennis another cracker...
Different from Identity (which sets the scene)
I liked the switching from 1946 to Present
If you like something different try this mans work it is great.
I eagerly await the next one.
This book was a great follow up to Soul Identity! I love Scott and so glad Val and him got together. The whole idea of have a soul line collection for our future selves to have it such a cool idea!
Not actually reading this yet, but it's next on my list when I finish Soul Identity. Probably will begin reading in next day or two.
I read this as a sequal to the first book, and enjoyed both in series. Looking forward to another book by this author.
Unfortunately, the sequel was not nearly as good as the first. You are not missing out if you choose not to read this one.
Pretty good adventure, love story. Could be enjoyed on its own without reading previous book in series.
Not quite as good as the first, but still a great read overall . . .
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