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The Angel Hunter
The story of Victoria Hunter may challenge some of your most deeply held beliefs. Get ready for an epic journey through worlds of both good and evil as she fights to bring her twin sons back from the unexplainable.
342 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
About the author
J.A. Leary
1 book1 followerJ.A. Leary was educated as a mathematician and computer scientist. He holds a BS in Mathematics and an MBA from the University of Central Florida, and an MS in Computer Science from Boston College. After a long career as a software engineer at Kennedy Space Center, he turned to writing. He openly admits a timeless infatuation with his wife whom he married in 1987. She was his first motivation to write and the inspiration for Victoria Hunter, heroine of "The Angel Hunter."
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April 1, 2012
J. A. Leary’s debut book is a good start. It is a supernatural mystery starring Victoria Hunter, a highly accomplished business woman and mother of twins. It has an original plot, unlike many of the popular wannabes, interesting dialogue, and life-like characters. Mr. Leary proves that it is possible to write a spell-binding book involving the supernatural without vampires and werewolves. Yes, you read that right. There are no vampires fighting over the heroine in this book. Many twist and turns will compel you to keep turning the pages well into the wee hours of the morning. The book delves into the eternal question of good and evil and challenges some deeply held Judeo-Christian principles which may further fascinate (or upset) some readers.
The initial pages felt awkward as though the writer was trying to write according to some creative writing principles handed down by a teacher from long ago, rather than in his own voice. By about chapter three it was clear that Mr. Leary had found his way back to his own voice and style and the novel had managed to garner my undivided attention. As the perspective of the narrator changed frequently in the book it became, at times, cumbersome to read.
This book is not an easy read and some of the scenes can be quite frightening, which makes this not a book I would recommend to younger audiences. But to readers who enjoy reading something other than your average pool side novel I recommend this book.
**I got a free book from J.A Leary.**
Find this review and more at Domus Libri!
The initial pages felt awkward as though the writer was trying to write according to some creative writing principles handed down by a teacher from long ago, rather than in his own voice. By about chapter three it was clear that Mr. Leary had found his way back to his own voice and style and the novel had managed to garner my undivided attention. As the perspective of the narrator changed frequently in the book it became, at times, cumbersome to read.
This book is not an easy read and some of the scenes can be quite frightening, which makes this not a book I would recommend to younger audiences. But to readers who enjoy reading something other than your average pool side novel I recommend this book.
**I got a free book from J.A Leary.**
Find this review and more at Domus Libri!
September 8, 2008
This is One Talented Storyteller
The strongest element of this story is J.A. Leary's ability to transport the reader to time and place. I've visited the Notre Dame campus for a brief tour when I attended a christening many years ago, but it was nothing compared to the exquisite details portrayed in this mysterious tale. (I confess what made the strongest impression on me was "touchdown Jesus!") But now I want to go back and see the grotto--the setting at the center of The Angel Hunter.
Short chapters weave together the characters--Victoria and her babies, as well as her mother, the FBI agent investigating the disappearance of her twins, the priests embroiled with the history and goings on of the grotto, the doctor looking into the presumed case of postpartum depression to name a few. Leary's disciplined writing is rich in detail and feeling. The story moves forward quickly, laying out the details in a way that makes what is actually a bizarre tale highly believable.
Reading this novel was an interesting departure from a summer filled with memoirs and women's fiction. It was both creative and intelligent and J.A. Leary is clearly a talented novelist. I'm really looking forward to next book.
The strongest element of this story is J.A. Leary's ability to transport the reader to time and place. I've visited the Notre Dame campus for a brief tour when I attended a christening many years ago, but it was nothing compared to the exquisite details portrayed in this mysterious tale. (I confess what made the strongest impression on me was "touchdown Jesus!") But now I want to go back and see the grotto--the setting at the center of The Angel Hunter.
Short chapters weave together the characters--Victoria and her babies, as well as her mother, the FBI agent investigating the disappearance of her twins, the priests embroiled with the history and goings on of the grotto, the doctor looking into the presumed case of postpartum depression to name a few. Leary's disciplined writing is rich in detail and feeling. The story moves forward quickly, laying out the details in a way that makes what is actually a bizarre tale highly believable.
Reading this novel was an interesting departure from a summer filled with memoirs and women's fiction. It was both creative and intelligent and J.A. Leary is clearly a talented novelist. I'm really looking forward to next book.
September 9, 2017
I loved this book! I can't wait to get the next one.. Superb writing, complex characters, terrific story.
April 3, 2020
This is probably THE best book I’ve read in a very long time! The subject matter is fascinating and different, the characters seemed very real and I just couldn’t put it down!! I can’t wait for the next book!!
February 2, 2014
How far would you go if your children were taken?
Victoria is a powerful CEO, widow, and mother of twin sons. When she goes to Atlanta for business, only to be shown ancient technology that the Nazis want, her entire world comes crashing down. Buildings disappear from the earth, Nazis entered her home telling her that her son's will be leaders of the Fourth Reich, then all Hell breaks loose and her sons are taken by demons of Lucifer. Amnesia keeps her from remembering what happened, but hypnotherapy brings it all back. Determined to save her children, she enters the bowels of Hell to get them back. free download
Victoria is a powerful CEO, widow, and mother of twin sons. When she goes to Atlanta for business, only to be shown ancient technology that the Nazis want, her entire world comes crashing down. Buildings disappear from the earth, Nazis entered her home telling her that her son's will be leaders of the Fourth Reich, then all Hell breaks loose and her sons are taken by demons of Lucifer. Amnesia keeps her from remembering what happened, but hypnotherapy brings it all back. Determined to save her children, she enters the bowels of Hell to get them back. free download
September 24, 2011
I am an avid reader and typically finish a book in a few days but this was exceptional and I could NOT put this down. Victoria's epic journey will take you through a world of good and evil as this mother struggles to bring her twins back from the unexplainable. I also love the challenging views Leary presents into religious dogma without debunking a creator. Ingenious! I cant wait for the next story in this epic battle of good and evil.
January 21, 2014
This book took me a little bit to get into but once it did.... o man I was hooked! This is the type of book that captivates you with its crazy imagery! Even though I know whenever a movie is made from a book it never does it justice I would love for this one to become a movie! I think it would be incredible!
August 12, 2015
Lots of action, the fight between good and evil.Just kept me on the edge of my seat I will be looking forward to reading the next book !!
Many of my friend enjoy this kind of kind of book ,it does make one introspective as to our mortality and what the next step on our journey could be .
Many of my friend enjoy this kind of kind of book ,it does make one introspective as to our mortality and what the next step on our journey could be .
May 8, 2012
I received this book as a Christmas gift with an challace I was skeptical at first that the book was my taste but after reading it I loved it.
I wish I could find book 2 the tantus key was it released?
I wish I could find book 2 the tantus key was it released?
July 18, 2015
The Angel Hunter
I've never read anything like this before . An amazing read. A whole new twist on good vs evil and heaven vs hell. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes suspenseful and scary stories.
I've never read anything like this before . An amazing read. A whole new twist on good vs evil and heaven vs hell. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes suspenseful and scary stories.
May 17, 2014
This premise was so interesting, but it's so outside of what I normally read.... I think I got bored and frustrated NOT because this is a bad book, but just because it's a bad book for me.
July 8, 2015
Absolutely awesome
From beginning to end, this story wove a story around through history and ancient time that makes you a believer while you are under the book's spell.
From beginning to end, this story wove a story around through history and ancient time that makes you a believer while you are under the book's spell.
May 2, 2017
A great read
I really liked this book a lot I didn't really know what kind of setting it was going to be when I chose it but when I got into the meat of the story it really drew me in. It's part thriller part fantasy,at least to me. I would highly recommend this to anyone in any age group. The book is clean and well written.
I really liked this book a lot I didn't really know what kind of setting it was going to be when I chose it but when I got into the meat of the story it really drew me in. It's part thriller part fantasy,at least to me. I would highly recommend this to anyone in any age group. The book is clean and well written.
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