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A Mythological Technothriller - For fans of Dan Brown, Michael Crichton and James Rollins
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I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. It was amazing from beginning to end. I almost put it down a couple times because the heart wrenching actions and thought process of antagonist Ricky Doors, a sadistic pedophile was almost too much for me to bear. However, these things really happen. It is taboo because the reality of it cripples us, but it's not fair to the small victems to ignore it. this story made me laugh, cry, and shudder in fear. Landon Parham is a new fantastic addition to
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In a world where every second person is a self-proclaimed writer, myself included, it's easy to forget what makes a debut author stand out among all the other newly published books. It is because they have distinct talent and are good. Let me rephrase that, they are damn good and it sets them apart from the rest of the newbies. Landon Parham is a case in point. While this book may appear to be your run-of-the-mill thriller at first glance, it thoroughly disabuses you of that notion within just a
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Landon Parham plays by his own set of rules in this debut suspense novel, First Night of Summer. The sequences were intricately woven with captivating characters and full of rich detail. Sometimes graphic in nature---walking right up to that line but careful not to cross it. Ricky Doors is a new level of villian as that people like him actually exist in our toxic society. Humanity can be cruel and inhuman whether we choose to recognize it or not. Isaac Snow and his family are forced to recognize
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Fascinating, clever and chilling.
First, I loved that the setting takes place in Ruidoso, New Mexico with such vast, beautiful landscape. Let me preface this review by saying, this novel maybe hard to read in some parts, but it doesn't make it any less brilliant. Filled with heartfelt moments, the first section is devastating as you the reader witness that the lives of these children are brutally cut short. It is amazing how Parham is able to create such intense suspense despite the reader being ...more
First, I loved that the setting takes place in Ruidoso, New Mexico with such vast, beautiful landscape. Let me preface this review by saying, this novel maybe hard to read in some parts, but it doesn't make it any less brilliant. Filled with heartfelt moments, the first section is devastating as you the reader witness that the lives of these children are brutally cut short. It is amazing how Parham is able to create such intense suspense despite the reader being ...more
May 23, 2013
Landon Parham
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Jun 19, 2013
Karen
marked it as to-read
