Gideon. An identity shrouded in mystery - the anonymous source who holds the key to an explosive secret. In a clandestine meeting, writer Carl Gran...
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Jul 04, 2011
Keith
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Carl Granville, an aspiring novelist, is introduced to the hottest agent in New York and she offers him the opportunity of a lifetime; to become an extremely well paid ghost writer for a new novel which, she claims, could change the course of history. There is, however a caveat; no one can know the true identity of the book’s author including Granville. His research material is delivered to him each day with all names and locations redacted and the courier waits until he’s finished with the or
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May 21, 2011
Pat
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Another oldie but goodie published in 1999. This a a WOW novel, enthralling, suspenseful and supremely entertaining, this book doesn't let up from the moment you read the Prologue until the very last page. This is a psychological thriller about a secret that can ruin lives, villains that seem invincible, the hero and heroine on the run from certain death, romance and betrayal. The story is about a down on his luck writer, Carl Granville, who is offered a lot of money by big time publisher to t
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Aug 05, 2010
Lee
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Gideon
Russell Andrews
Warner Books
ISBN: 0751528900
©2000 Review of second edition
A struggling writer, Carl Granville, gets the opportunity of a lifetime. An editor offers to publish his books if he writes one special book for her. He has ghost written before and so (naturally) he accepts the project. There are stipulations and at first he finds them weird but gets used to them. He has a very limited time to get the book done. It’s time sensitive.
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Russell Andrews
Warner Books
ISBN: 0751528900
©2000 Review of second edition
A struggling writer, Carl Granville, gets the opportunity of a lifetime. An editor offers to publish his books if he writes one special book for her. He has ghost written before and so (naturally) he accepts the project. There are stipulations and at first he finds them weird but gets used to them. He has a very limited time to get the book done. It’s time sensitive.
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Sep 05, 2007
Seizure Romero
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...kinda fun bubblegum for the brain, but there are a few disbelief-threatening plot complications to keep the story going. Too much of that and you go directly from edge-of-the-seat tension to irritation & throwing the book across the room.
UPDATE/SPOILER ALERT: I slogged through to the end & this book blows. Pacing is off-- what is supposed to foreshadow and draw the reader further into the story seems more like random & pointless plot complication. Characters who manage to f**k up dramat More...
UPDATE/SPOILER ALERT: I slogged through to the end & this book blows. Pacing is off-- what is supposed to foreshadow and draw the reader further into the story seems more like random & pointless plot complication. Characters who manage to f**k up dramat More...
Oct 25, 2010
Jenn
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This book pretty much just threw me into the action. It did move quickly but i think that as complex as the plot was the book could of been a tad shorter. I did enjoy the twists that this story had to offer and it kept me turning page after page.
Although realistically I don't believe Carl would of survived in the "real world" with all that was going on. At times he irritated me but other times he surprised me.
I enjoyed it.
Although realistically I don't believe Carl would of survived in the "real world" with all that was going on. At times he irritated me but other times he surprised me.
I enjoyed it.
Jan 09, 2011
Kyle
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The early goings felt a bit like Andrews was force-feeding emotion and doing much of the thinking for the reader, but once he got going and loosened up a bit things got better. The prose flowed a bit more evenly, and though the ride is bumpy--be prepared for unbelievably close escapes and some heavy-handed deus ex machina--it is enjoyable and certainly lives up to its thriller status.
Aug 15, 2011
Laini
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Carl Granville, an author is hired to write a book. This book is different though, based on letters and diary entries, Carl is sworn to secrecy, the source material is brought to him every day and taken away again at night. The only name he has to go on is Gideon but it soon becomes clear that this is the story of someone very important and the sponsors of the novel are trying to expose them. Before long the action and adventure begins when Carl's publisher is killed and Carl finds himself on t
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Oct 25, 2010
Daystar
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Perhaps I wasn't in the mood for this kind of book, just didn't get into it. It started off well but then I lost interest as it became obvious where it was going. I think it's probably me but, a lot of books these days are so predictable.
Nov 30, 2011
Lorraine
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I love a story when I get to the end and totaly surprised at its conclusion. This was one of those stories. The suspense would sometimes make me hold my breath to get through the page. Loved it!
Oct 03, 2008
A mystery book that leaves its reader intrigued and interested, Gideon is a novel about a secret that lies within the government. Among a presidential election, a diary is found holding a past that the president hoped would never see the light of day. His past is revealed and his present is threatened causing him to commit suicide once he discovers who is behind this tedious plot to overthrow his power.
Gideon is an overwhelming book that makes its reader curious and gasp for breath until t More...
Gideon is an overwhelming book that makes its reader curious and gasp for breath until t More...
Feb 13, 2011
Susan
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Definitely a page-turner. Gripping from the beginning to the climatic & surprising end. Good choice for a vacation read.
Jun 15, 2010
Jini
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I really loved this one. It's been awhile since I finished it but I'm going to tag this author for future reads.
Feb 06, 2009
Rie
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I found this book lying on a table and picked it up out of boredom. I am so glad I did! This is a mystery/thriller that will keep you intrigued, on the edge of your seat, biting your fingernails until the final page! An excellent read.
Feb 04, 2008
Gideon
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Being the narcissist that I am, I bought this book SOLELY because it had my name on it. I had no idea of the kind of story that was in it, I hadn't ever heard of the author, I just wanted a book named after me. Anyway, I read it a while ago, and I thought that the story was great. The whole mystery of the main character having to "ghost" a book, and what it could do to the people in it, I thought, was genius at the time I read it. It loses a star, because the character "Gideon,"
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Dec 28, 2011
Jay
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This was a real page turner, that I found it hard to put down. A well written political suspense thriller, that needs to be turn ito a big budget, big budget movie.
Jan 08, 2008
Susan
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Carl Granville is a young guy trying to make it as a writer and has had some success. Then he's hired to ghost write a novel based on a diary. And the money is fabulous. But the project soon gets way beyond weird. Professional killers are involved as well as high level politicians. The story is fast and furious and fascinating. If you've ever read and enjoyed Stephen Hunter, try this one out. If you haven't, try it anyway. Trust me.
Dec 16, 2009
Barbara
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Carl was asked by a book publisher to ghost write a stunner of a book that will change the course of history. Now the editor is dead and Carl is on the run from the cops and the murderer who is trying to kill him. No one believes Carl's story and everyone he talks to ends up dead. Who can he turn to? This is really exciting and a clever mystery.
Jun 02, 2008
Not sure why it took me so long to finally read this book since everyone else in my family said it was good and I love the author's other books. Nevertheless, it is an outstanding mystery and one I heartily recommend.
Apr 16, 2009
Ruth
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Jul 20, 2008
Leeroylunastitch
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This is a trashy thriller novel, you can rip right through it. Has a preposterous twist at the end, which means it could never be turned into a movie, unless Sean Young was one of the main characters wink wink!
Jun 04, 2007
Clara
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This book was the one to get me back into reading truely great stories, with a wonderful plot and excellent twists along the way... Definitely a must read for me :)
Dec 17, 2009
Miss
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A highly unbelievable thriller. I almost gave up on it halfway since there were so many unrelated stories mixed in to make the novel appear longer.
Nov 27, 2007
Kathy
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464 pages and I read it in one day. I guess that says it all. It was very good, a lot characters and some real twists.
Jun 27, 2009
Sparhawk
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Very disappointed with this book. Hope the next 3 he has written are better cos I have them on my tbr pile.
Oct 26, 2009
Trisha
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So boring that I couldn't even bring myself to finish it. That's pretty bad.
