An FBI agent, tormented by a death he wasn't able to prevent, a crime he's never been able to solve and a love he's never forgotten, discovers that...
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Apr 13, 2011
C.w.
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A priceless sculpture that hides an ancient secret; an FBI investigator haunted by the past; and a terrorist plot involving the theft of magnificent works of art all combine to create THE HYPNOTIST, the unputdownable thriller and third entry in M.J.Rose's superb Reincarnationist series (The Reincarnationist and The Memorist).
No author currently writing in the suspense/thriller category does quite what M.J. Rose does; underpinning her novels is the haunting premise that all of us have More...
No author currently writing in the suspense/thriller category does quite what M.J. Rose does; underpinning her novels is the haunting premise that all of us have More...
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Jan 10, 2012
Jennifer
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From My Blog...[return][return]The Hypnotist is the third book in M.J. Rose’s Reincarnationist series and the first one I have read. The previous two novels are The Reincarnationist and The Memorist, which inspired the television series, Past Life, which I have never seen, and a rather round about way of me stating that while the genre was not for me, the writing is absolutely brilliant. The Hypnotist opens with the death of Lucian Glass, which occurred twenty years ago, but now Lucian is an F.B
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Apr 13, 2011
Darcia
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This is the third book in M.J. Rose's Reincarnationist series. I have not read the first two, but received a review copy of this one from the publisher through NetGalley.com. A reader can easily jump into the middle of this series, though, after having read The Hypnotist, I will definitely go back and read the first two!
The plot is intricate, full of twists and complications that require the reader to be paying attention. While reincarnation is the central theme, we're taken through More...
The plot is intricate, full of twists and complications that require the reader to be paying attention. While reincarnation is the central theme, we're taken through More...
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Nov 22, 2011
Leah
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This review was written for netGalley.[return][return]I read the first book in this series, The Reincarnationist, and really enjoyed the combination of past lives and modern day mystery. The idea of going back in time to witness events surrounding an ancient artifact is compelling especially set against the backdrop of human drama and tragedy. I did not read The Memorist, the second book, and while it did not detract from the main mystery I felt I had missed something. Despite this, the author
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Jan 01, 2012
Lisa
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You start out feeling very sorry for Lucian Glass. He’s late picking up his girlfriend; she ends up dead. He meets with an important witness; he gets bashed over the head and the witness ends up dead. He has nightmares, compulsions, crippling headaches. But what if it is all his fault? What if this is all related to his past…his past lives.
In The Hypnotist, Lucian Glass is a member of the FBI’s Art Crime Team. He is caught up in the case of Malachi Samuels, a renowned reincarnationist More...
In The Hypnotist, Lucian Glass is a member of the FBI’s Art Crime Team. He is caught up in the case of Malachi Samuels, a renowned reincarnationist More...
Dec 20, 2011
Alexis
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The Hypnotist is book 3 in M.J. Rose's reincarnation series. I had not read the first two books before reading this one, but had no problem at all understanding and enjoying this sensational thriller. Two murders that span decades and continents come together in one surprising plot that keeps the reader guessing from start to finish. Not only is Lucian Gray struggling to find an explanation to dreams that drive him to draw images of women he has never met, Lucian must face More...
The Hypnotist is book 3 in M.J. Rose's reincarnation series. I had not read the first two books before reading this one, but had no problem at all understanding and enjoying this sensational thriller. Two murders that span decades and continents come together in one surprising plot that keeps the reader guessing from start to finish. Not only is Lucian Gray struggling to find an explanation to dreams that drive him to draw images of women he has never met, Lucian must face More...
Aug 02, 2011
I will start by saying that I'm not sure if this book is tied to the other two books, The Reincarnationist and The Memorist, but The Hypnotist was difficult to get into at first. I had read the first five or six chapters until I finally found the movement in the book. Then I was hooked.
This book involves a man named Lucian Glass that has had a violent, near-death past. He is involved in investigating art crimes as a member of the ACT division of the FBI. The story line centers around the idea of More...
This book involves a man named Lucian Glass that has had a violent, near-death past. He is involved in investigating art crimes as a member of the ACT division of the FBI. The story line centers around the idea of More...
Jul 05, 2011
drey
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M.J. Rose's The Hypnotist is an engrossing read revolving around an ancient statue, crime in the art world, and reincarnation. There's an FBI agent who's having previous-life flashbacks, Iranian diplomats intent on retrieving the statue by hook or by crook, and a young woman who may have be the reincarnated soul of a murder victim. An offbeat mix to be sure, but it works.
Lucian Glass is a member of the FBI's Art Crime Team investigating Dr. Malachai Samuels, whom Lucian suspects has st More...
Lucian Glass is a member of the FBI's Art Crime Team investigating Dr. Malachai Samuels, whom Lucian suspects has st More...
Jul 02, 2011
Ryan
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I'm going to admit right now that I loved the beginning of this book. It starts with such a violent act that I was a little stunned by the suddenness of it. As I was reading it, I was struck by the randomness of the act. It's only later that I found out the killing wasn't so random.
Despite how cool the beginning was, I almost gave up on this one within the first few chapters. Lots of characters don't normally get annoying as quickly as they did this time out. There were so many t More...
Despite how cool the beginning was, I almost gave up on this one within the first few chapters. Lots of characters don't normally get annoying as quickly as they did this time out. There were so many t More...
Jun 28, 2011
Marie
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In The Hypnotist, Lucian Glass, working with the Art Crime Team (ACT), goes undercover to investigate the destruction of some very old and valuable paintings. While he's undercover he submits to being hypnotized. It's during these sessions that he travels back in time and learns of his past lives. As he does so, he learns new information that just might help him solve the mystery in his current life.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It grabbed me on the very first page, whic More...
I really enjoyed reading this book. It grabbed me on the very first page, whic More...
Jun 20, 2011
Stephanie
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The Hypnotist by M.J. Rose is a different kind of mystery/thriller than I usually read in that it has an intriguing mix of mystical lore, ancient mythology, psychology, and action. I haven’t read any of the previous novels in the Reincarnationist series, and while that did not deter from my enjoyment of The Hypnotist, references to the overarching story thread running through the series provoked my interest in picking up The Reincarnationist and The Memoirist.
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Jun 15, 2011
Kristen
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TLC Book Tours asked us to review this book and I was so pleased I accepted it! The Hypnotist is the third book in the Reincarnationist series, and although I haven't read the first two books (yet!) I really enjoyed it! It was full of mystery, intrigue, and that fun back story stuff that I really dig. I haven't ever thought about reincarnation in this way - and it was really incredible stuff!
I keep reading how it's very similar to the Dan Brown's DaVinci Code, but I think The Hypnoti More...
I keep reading how it's very similar to the Dan Brown's DaVinci Code, but I think The Hypnoti More...
May 18, 2011
Nancy
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Lucian Glass has had a hard life. A talented artist, he is rocked by the death of his lover, Solange Jacobs in her father’s gallery. Mr. Jacob restored art and, after closing one evening; someone breaks in and steals a priceless Matisse, killing the girl in the process. Nearly killing Glass as well which might have been a blessing since he obsesses with Solange and cannot find a way to let her go.
He is with the FBI Art Crimes Team and researches art theft, fraud, etc. Someone wants a More...
He is with the FBI Art Crimes Team and researches art theft, fraud, etc. Someone wants a More...
May 11, 2011
Patty
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The Hypnotist
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Book Summary…
Haunted by the 20 year old murder of a beautiful young painter, Lucien Glass keeps the demons at bay through his fascinating work as a special agent with the FBI’s Art Crime team. Currently investigating a crazed art collector who has begun destroying prized masterworks, Glass is thrust into a bizarre hostage negotiation that takes him undercover at the Phoenix Foundation-dedicated to the science of past life discovery-whe More...
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Book Summary…
Haunted by the 20 year old murder of a beautiful young painter, Lucien Glass keeps the demons at bay through his fascinating work as a special agent with the FBI’s Art Crime team. Currently investigating a crazed art collector who has begun destroying prized masterworks, Glass is thrust into a bizarre hostage negotiation that takes him undercover at the Phoenix Foundation-dedicated to the science of past life discovery-whe More...
Nov 22, 2011
Meg - A Bookish Affair
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Lucian Glass, FBI agent, is haunted by a crime he couldn't prevent. He throws himself into a new case as a part of the FBI Art Crime Team that will take him beyond where he ever thought he'd be able to go. (Side note: Who knew that the FBI Art Crime Team existed? How awesome would it be to work on that team? Sign me up now, please!).
Reincarnation is a very interesting concept to me. It's not something that I have really given much thought to before. Rose does a really good job More...
Reincarnation is a very interesting concept to me. It's not something that I have really given much thought to before. Rose does a really good job More...
May 20, 2011
Heavensent1
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The Hypnotist is book three in The Reincarnationist's series. It is a mystery suspense thriller with mild to moderate expletives and violence.
Lucian Glass works for the FBI as part of their Art Crimes Team who has a past surrounded by murder and mystery. At nineteen, he returns from his artist studio, to find his girlfriend murdered and hanging amongst the picture frames of her father's framing business. However, before Lucian can react, he too is attacked and left for dead, now t More...
Lucian Glass works for the FBI as part of their Art Crimes Team who has a past surrounded by murder and mystery. At nineteen, he returns from his artist studio, to find his girlfriend murdered and hanging amongst the picture frames of her father's framing business. However, before Lucian can react, he too is attacked and left for dead, now t More...
May 10, 2011
Jennifer
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Ever since I was a little girl, I have found the concept of past lives fascinating. As someone who is spiritual but not religious, I might even believe in them. I've always loved the romance of it. So imagine my delight finding a thriller that centered on that very subject. My expectations were high and I wasn't disappointed.
M. J. Rose is a masterful storyteller. Though her story is told from multiple points of view, it is Lucian Glass with whom the reader spends most of his/her More...
M. J. Rose is a masterful storyteller. Though her story is told from multiple points of view, it is Lucian Glass with whom the reader spends most of his/her More...
Jun 30, 2011
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The Hyponist is a genre-bending thriller by established author M. J. Rose. Although it’s third in The Reincarnationist series, The Hypnotist works perfectly as a standalone despite some recurring characters. FBI special agent Lucian Glass is still in pursuit of Malachai Samuels, a man criminally committed to acquiring a list of ancient Memory Tools that reputedly give a person the power to learn of his or her past lives. A list of those t More...
The Hyponist is a genre-bending thriller by established author M. J. Rose. Although it’s third in The Reincarnationist series, The Hypnotist works perfectly as a standalone despite some recurring characters. FBI special agent Lucian Glass is still in pursuit of Malachai Samuels, a man criminally committed to acquiring a list of ancient Memory Tools that reputedly give a person the power to learn of his or her past lives. A list of those t More...
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Sep 28, 2011
Victoria
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The Hypnotist is a wonderful suspense novel, almost a police-procedural, that centers around the FBI's investigation of a to-be-stolen statue. What The Hypnotist isn't, however, is a romance novel, which comes as a surprise since it's published by
Harlequin.
In fact, even though I picked this book up to review on another website (that specializes in sf/f/paranormal erotica site), I can't review it there due to the lack of erotic content. Still, it seems worth warning a reader abo More...
Harlequin.
In fact, even though I picked this book up to review on another website (that specializes in sf/f/paranormal erotica site), I can't review it there due to the lack of erotic content. Still, it seems worth warning a reader abo More...
Jun 13, 2011
Misha
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Rated 3.5
The compelling premise of The Hypnotist is what grabbed my attention; anything to do with reincarnation is right up my alley. I have not read the two previous books in the Reincarnationist series but I think The Hypnotist can even be read as a stand alone novel. This book is an action packed read that artfully combines the supernatural, suspense and even art history. I think The Hypnotist has something for everybody, even romance lovers. I am usually not fond of romance in s More...
The compelling premise of The Hypnotist is what grabbed my attention; anything to do with reincarnation is right up my alley. I have not read the two previous books in the Reincarnationist series but I think The Hypnotist can even be read as a stand alone novel. This book is an action packed read that artfully combines the supernatural, suspense and even art history. I think The Hypnotist has something for everybody, even romance lovers. I am usually not fond of romance in s More...
Jul 30, 2010
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The Hypnotist by M.J. Rose is the third book in the Reincarnationist series and FBI Lucian Glass remains on the trail of Dr. Malachai Samuels.
Reincarnation and the use of memory tools to reach deep into past lives reappears in this novel, alongside the use of hypnosis. Glass is recovering from injuries sustained in The Memorist, but he’s not eager to sit out the investigation on the sidelines. In Vienna, he’s accosted while looking at the only translation of a list of memory tools, More...
Reincarnation and the use of memory tools to reach deep into past lives reappears in this novel, alongside the use of hypnosis. Glass is recovering from injuries sustained in The Memorist, but he’s not eager to sit out the investigation on the sidelines. In Vienna, he’s accosted while looking at the only translation of a list of memory tools, More...
Jun 05, 2011
Kari
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The Hypnotist is the third book in The Reincarnationist series by MJ Rose. This is the first of the series that I have read. I was told that each book can be read as a stand alone and I never had the feeling that I was missing information. I did enjoy this book, so I will be looking up the others in the series. The book was a bit slow in the beginning, but once Lucian Glass is introduced, the second time, the book really gets going. I'm glad I stuck with it. The plot is very well written with ma
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Jun 09, 2010
Joy
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After finishing The Hypnotist, I still don't really believe in reincarnation, but I certainly believe in M.J. Rose! The book is the third novel in Rose's "Reincarnationist" series, but it can very definitely be read as a stand-alone work. I haven't read either of the earlier novels, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Rose does a good job of introducing the reader to the overall reincarnationist back story, without letting it dominate or slow the action of the current work. And even tho
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Nov 12, 2011
Andrea
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I discovered this series when the Past Lives was on Fox and I loved the concept. The books are much better than the show, which is not the case with other books to tv shows...like Bones.
M.J. Rose delivers a story that makes you want to keep turning the pages. The characters really jump of the pages. You may not connect with them, but you understand them and their motivations. The Hypnotist is the third book in The Reincarnationist series, but it definitely can be read as a stand alon More...
M.J. Rose delivers a story that makes you want to keep turning the pages. The characters really jump of the pages. You may not connect with them, but you understand them and their motivations. The Hypnotist is the third book in The Reincarnationist series, but it definitely can be read as a stand alon More...
Jun 13, 2011
Audra (Unabridged Chick)
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This, to me, was a perfect summertime escapist read: exciting settings, a large cast of easy to remember characters, some improbable plot twists, and a bit of romance. Set (mostly) in New York City, the story follows a number of characters including Lucian, an agent with the FBI's Art Crime Team who witnessed his girlfriend's murder twenty years ago; Emeline, a young woman who may or may not be a reincarnation of that girlfriend; Samimi, an Iranian man tasked with recovering (or stealing) a scu
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Apr 13, 2011
Cynfully Sweet
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It's definitely nice to hear the lovely Phil Gigante narrarate :) Not really a romance, and there's something missing on the suspense/thriller angle since it's not really a romance, but still quite entertaining. However, I might have too high of expectations as far as suspense/thriller genres go, since the last book I read of this theme was the millenium series and well.. those books are sheer roller coaster rides. I believe this is 2nd or 3rd in the reincarnationist series, so there might be
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Dec 02, 2011
Katy
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The Hypnotist is a suspenseful thriller that has a wide array of exciting elements: stolen artwork held for ransom, an ancient statue with a shady past and intriguing mythology, covert operations by the FBI, Iranian spies and terrorists, murder, and underneath it all the supernatural possibility that some of the people involved are connected through their past lives. To me, The Hypnotist reminded me a lot of a Dan Brown-type of thriller, where historical artifacts are more than what they seem an
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Jun 20, 2011
Kathy
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This book is the third in a series written by M.J. Rose but I didn’t know that when I picked it up. So I have not read the first two books and since they were not in my home library I decided to start reading this one hoping it would work stand alone.
What struck me was the lyrical language. The descriptions are lyrically poetic. The story itself could not quite grip me but for some reason I did keep on reading because anyone who knows me knows that I must finish a book no matter what More...
What struck me was the lyrical language. The descriptions are lyrically poetic. The story itself could not quite grip me but for some reason I did keep on reading because anyone who knows me knows that I must finish a book no matter what More...
Oct 18, 2011
I broke my own personal record with this winner--couldn't even get through disc 1. I grabbed this one off the library shelf by accident, confusing it with "The Hypnotist" by Lars Kepler. I was bummed when I realized my mistake but figured I'd give it a shot anyway. When the author introduced the first two characters, "Lucien" and "Solange," I knew this wasn't going to happen. Total barf-fest.
If my short attention span and book snobbery has prevented me f More...
If my short attention span and book snobbery has prevented me f More...
Jun 08, 2011
William
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The Hypnotist by M.J. Rose
A mayhem fest sets the stage for an FBI art crime investigator. A search for memory tools to prove and facilitate reincarnation, leads to death, destruction and redemption.
Lucien Glass lives with loss. His life has been defined by his loss. Ms. Rose paints Lucien’s pain and pathos with diligence. You have to be made of stone not to feel for the guy. His perseverance in his work is fuel by his frustration and loss.
The story had More...
A mayhem fest sets the stage for an FBI art crime investigator. A search for memory tools to prove and facilitate reincarnation, leads to death, destruction and redemption.
Lucien Glass lives with loss. His life has been defined by his loss. Ms. Rose paints Lucien’s pain and pathos with diligence. You have to be made of stone not to feel for the guy. His perseverance in his work is fuel by his frustration and loss.
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