Dead Seth (Kiera Hudson Series Two, #4) in Tim O'Rourke Fans

Nov 04, 2012 Lisa rated it it was amazing

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wow!I am not sure where to begin.Dead Seth took me on a serious emotional journey.Little Jack stole my heart and it broke over and over for what he endured.I found "little me" relating to little Jack throughout the book.I endured alot of pain as a child as well.I found myself almost questioning my sanity while reading the horrible tales in this book.Tim has weaved such and amazing story line,lovely,and twisted characters throughout the Kiera series.Those characters are part of my life now.I star ...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Jenn Green rated it it was amazing

OH MY GAWD, I don't even know where to go from here my head is spinning in so many different directions right now. Usually I can go on & on talking about Tim's books, but after this one I have no idea what to say. I'm just in complete awe at this mans genius. I really can't say much of anything about the story without killing the plot & I wouldn't do that to anyone. What I can say is this one dives into the head of psycho Jack Seth & you will NEVER expect where that takes you! Its loaded with th ...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Caroline Barker rated it it was amazing

Again, Tim O'Rourke has left the reader completely shocked. I do not usually begin my review with the end of the book, however, it is the end which unravels some serious revelations, after many twists and turns. I love how these novels surprise the reader. They are unpredicatble and yet still believable and in line with the whole series. Hence, the five stars that it truly deserves.

The writing is excellent, as in 'Dead Seth (Keira Hudson Series Two, Book 4)' we are subjected to the history and b Again, Tim O'Rourke has left the reader completely shocked. I do not usually begin my review with the end of the book, however, it is the end which unravels some serious revelations, after many twists and turns. I love how these novels surprise the reader. They are unpredicatble and yet still believable and in line with the whole series. Hence, the five stars that it truly deserves.

The writing is excellent, as in 'Dead Seth (Keira Hudson Series Two, Book 4)' we are subjected to the history and background behind Jack Seth, the Lycanthrope, the cursed killer wolf. This novel is written from mostly Jack Seth's point of view as he narrates to Keira his story of how he became cursed and detailing the life that he led growing up. As in most of the Keira Hudson novels there are many twists and turns, especially on the emotional scale. This book is no exception.

We realise the many corners that Jack Seth's life turned, how he was mentally tormented and how unstable his whole family life was. It would be wrong of me to reveal anything more without spoiling the story as this is a must-read. There are moments when the reader hates what he is doing and other moments when we feel compassion and understanding for him. Once the reader is engrossed in the thick of the story it is easy to empathise with Jack and I must admit that, apart from the paranormal/fantasy side, there are elements that feel very real. The mental torment, lies, betrayal, and the instability are all elements that real people, real children have lived through and are living through.

Keira's point of view is also told in 'Dead Seth', as she is desperately wanting to escape in order to save her father and Potter. However, as Jack is telling her his story she does feel for him. At the same time she is gradually turning to stone which proves difficult for her to even talk to him at times. During the whole read I kept asking myself; will she escape, will she rescue her father, Potter, or both or will she turn into a statue?

Throughout the first half of the book I did feel the need to know exactly what Potter was doing and how Murphy and Kayla were. This is no different to when reading the novella, 'Dead Night - Potter's Secrets (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 1.5)', and 'Dead Angels (Keira Hudson Series Two, Book 2)' where we are told Potter's story and in the latter, Isidor's. As these books focus on the one character mostly I did terribly miss the others and was desperate to know what they were going through and what they were thinking.

However, in hindsight, I think that this is a fantastic way of writing as it allows the reader to get up close and personal with each character, good and bad, and become fully aware of them and understand their point of view. It also makes it the more exciting when we are reunited with the other characters in the following books as we have waited with eager anticipation and cannot wait to sink our minds into the next adventure.

All of the Keira Hudson books are interwoven and provide a great backbone for all of the others. I would strongly recommend that any reader of this book, along with 'Dead Statues (Keira Hudson Series Two, Book 3)', should read the earlier books and novellas of series one and series two. This would really assist the reader in understanding the whole picture: where these characters have come from, their adventures together and also their connection between each story and the other characters.

I simply cannot wait for the next instalment, 'Dead Water'. However, I am glad that I am finally up-to-date with the series. ...more

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Jan 27, 2013 Sue McGarvie rated it it was amazing

Seth a good guy, ever? Nah, can't be!! His life story is amazing, full of twsts and turns that made me hate him a little less, have a little respect for him. Does Kiera go through the same as she listens? How does this story affect Kiera's feelings for her own father? And for Murphy and the others? And even worst, for Seth? This is the eye of a hurricane in which Kiera is the center and she has no way out... or does she? Will she be saved or shall will she have to fend for herself and defeat the ...more

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May 24, 2013 Micky Blue Skies rated it it was amazing

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'Dead Seth' started off very slow and I was really afraid Tim gave us a lemon. However, this most definitely was not a lemon. This book gives you a lot of background into why Jack Seth is the way that he is. Since I am not a huge fan of Jack Seth it took a little getting used to, sincere since the majority of the story is about him. However, it did pick up the pace and turned into a terrific book (which is what we always get from Tim). So don't give up too soon. This book is a HUGE piece of the ...more

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Nov 06, 2012 Claire rated it it was amazing

Wow, Cannot believe how much I absolutely loved this book,as it was mostly about Seth and he's one evil character but it was great to read what made him into the person he is today, and you gotta feel sorry for the guy and you can understand why he turned out the way he did. As I was nearing the end you try and piece the bits of the puzzle together and where it was leading and I thought no, never that can't be OMG another great ending as always which you never see coming and another emotional tr ...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Jackie rated it it was amazing

I love to be surprised, astonished, dismayed and excited – indeed I was all!! How in the world Tim comes up with these ideas, is beyond me… brilliant. The whole book had twists, turns, turns twists – wow! I knew there would be some big surprises, as always… but the end OH. MY. GOOD. GOD!!!

You rocked it again Tim! Thank you.

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Mar 17, 2013 Courtney rated it it was amazing

This is one of my favorites of Tim. I loved this from start from finish. After i had finished this book, i didnt know what to think or feel for ages, it absolutely frizzled my brain. So looking forward to reading the next installment of the Kiera Hudson series. I cant wait to see what happens.

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