Through Violet Eyes
12 journalers for this copy...
I can see how he's killing them.
In a world where the dead can testify against the living, someone is getting away with murder. Because to every generation are born a select few souls with violet-colored eyes, and the ability to channel the dead. Both rare and precious - and rigidly controlled by a society that craves their services - these Violets perform a number of different duties. The most fortunate increase the world's cultural heritage by channeling the still-creative spirits of famous dead artists and musicians. The least fortunate aid the police and the law courts, catching criminals by interviewing the deceased victims of violent crime.
But now the Violets themselves have become the target of a brutal serial murderer - a murderer who had learned how to mask his or her identity even from the victims. Can the FBI, aided by a Violet so scared of death that she is afraid to live, uncover the criminal in time? Or must more of her race be dispatched to the realm that has haunted them all since childhood?
Someone is turning a blind eye to murder.
In a world where the dead can testify against the living, someone is getting away with murder. Because to every generation are born a select few souls with violet-colored eyes, and the ability to channel the dead. Both rare and precious - and rigidly controlled by a society that craves their services - these Violets perform a number of different duties. The most fortunate increase the world's cultural heritage by channeling the still-creative spirits of famous dead artists and musicians. The least fortunate aid the police and the law courts, catching criminals by interviewing the deceased victims of violent crime.
But now the Violets themselves have become the target of a brutal serial murderer - a murderer who had learned how to mask his or her identity even from the victims. Can the FBI, aided by a Violet so scared of death that she is afraid to live, uncover the criminal in time? Or must more of her race be dispatched to the realm that has haunted them all since childhood?
Someone is turning a blind eye to murder.
Adding to MsPooh's stupendous bookbox. :)
I will get to this one soon, since I have the sequel just waiting to be read.
I absolutely loved this book. It was a fantastic read and I am anxious to start the sequel.This book was full of suspense, the paranormal, a touch of romance.
Heading out to Kyrissaean
Will be read and then a ray/ring started. (thanks for that)
Happy Reading
It's here! And on my birthday, too -- thank you Ms. Pooh!!! :)
This is going right on the top of Mt. TBR so it can start making the rounds! Two early sign-up's so far:
midwinter
TwiggySC1973
This is going right on the top of Mt. TBR so it can start making the rounds! Two early sign-up's so far:
midwinter
TwiggySC1973
Good story! I don't want to give too much of the plot away beyond the description above, so I'll just say that this is a fast and easy read which I definitely recommend to anyone who likes thrillers or stories about the paranormal. Stephen Woodworth writes very well, and I especially love the way he describes things. Umbrellas don't just open, they mushroom. A woman has lovely soymilk skin. Woodworth paints quick, interesting pictures that enhance the narrative without bogging it down.
I'm surprised more people weren't interested in seeing the Violets disappear -- just about anyone with a secret to keep might see Violets as potentially problematic. There are at least two more books to follow this one however, so maybe that will come up more later....
I'm surprised more people weren't interested in seeing the Violets disappear -- just about anyone with a secret to keep might see Violets as potentially problematic. There are at least two more books to follow this one however, so maybe that will come up more later....
This is now an international bookring! The ring will remain open until it's on it's way back to me, although late entries need to ship internationally. I'm not setting a hard and fast time limit for each person, but please remember there are others waiting on the book after you and that most people expect a ring to stay with each person around a month or so. I'm reserving the right to change the order of the participants around just in case...
Participants:
1. TwiggySC1973 (US)
2. firrantello (US)
3. Gutterbunny (US)
4. midwinter (US)
5. Heaven150 (Can)
6. amberC (Aus)
7. sally906 (Aus)
8. lauraloo29 (Can)
9. Scrawler (US/Poland)
10. Back to me!
And we're finished! The ring has made it all the way around!
Participants:
1. TwiggySC1973 (US)
2. firrantello (US)
3. Gutterbunny (US)
4. midwinter (US)
5. Heaven150 (Can)
6. amberC (Aus)
7. sally906 (Aus)
8. lauraloo29 (Can)
9. Scrawler (US/Poland)
10. Back to me!
And we're finished! The ring has made it all the way around!
The Violets are off and running, making their way to TwiggySC1973! Happy reading, everybody! :)
Received sometime last week (just got back to work this week). Will read it as soon as I finish HP!
Wow what a great book and great story. I cannot wait to see where he takes us next. I was a little disappointed in the ending but that's all I'll say.
Got here in the mail today. I knew it was coming and yet it still surprised me :)
I'll start it later today or tomorrow and get it out shortly. Thanks!
I'll start it later today or tomorrow and get it out shortly. Thanks!
First thing that I thought on reading the summary for the book was the movie Minority Report. I think maybe because of the justice system's use of the Violets.
Anyway, this was a hard book to put down. Interesting the whole way through. I really enjoyed it.
Talked to midwinter and Kyrissaean and both said they were cool if the book made a second stop at my house to my mom (gutterbunny). She's probably halfway done already. I'll get her to journal it then we'll send it on to midwinter.
Anyway, this was a hard book to put down. Interesting the whole way through. I really enjoyed it.
Talked to midwinter and Kyrissaean and both said they were cool if the book made a second stop at my house to my mom (gutterbunny). She's probably halfway done already. I'll get her to journal it then we'll send it on to midwinter.
I don't usually get so caught up in books that I can't put them down but this was one I couldn't wait to get back to each time I had to stop. The story was well paced and kept interest high.
Journal Entry 15 by Gutterbunny at A Fellow BXer in USPS, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (8/9/2005 UTC) at A Fellow BXer in USPS, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Sent to Midwinter! Enjoy
Sent to Midwinter! Enjoy
It's here :) Just have a couple of other bookring books here first, then I'll get this read and back on the road soon!
This was an extremely quick read, and although I didn't enjoy it as much as everyone else, I'm still glad I read it. The writing style was a bit weak for me - I felt like I could beat the author to the punch at every turn. The only bit that really surprised me (no spoilers) was Dan's confrontation with the bad guy in the end. Never saw *that* coming :)
It'll be in the mail to the next in line as soon as I receive an address.
It'll be in the mail to the next in line as soon as I receive an address.
Received today from midwinter and will get started on it right away.
Received yesterday and finished last night. I really enjoyed this book. Just the right mix of suspense, romance and parnormal. I can't wait to read the sequel.
I have amberC's address and will mailing this off tomorrow.
I have amberC's address and will mailing this off tomorrow.
Mailed air mail to amberC on Wednesday. Hope it doesn't take too long.
what a lovely surprise to greet me when i got home from work. i expected it to take much longer to arrive, mail from within Australia takes longer than a week!
i have a couple of other bookrings i should read first......
i have a couple of other bookrings i should read first......
Great book!! a fantastic combination of thriller and paranormal with a touch of romance.
i couldn't put it down, even was late going out to lunch cause i just had to finish it.
i couldn't put it down, even was late going out to lunch cause i just had to finish it.
Passed to me by AmberC at our monthly meet-up. Have just finished a book - so this is up next.
Wow - I loved this. Only got it yesterday - but spent all day today reading it - thank goodness for Sunday's :)
What a really different concept, is his first novel - bit of a sad ending romance wise - but a satisfactory ending as far as clearing up the crime.
I have put my name down for the sequel 'with red hands' being organised by TwiggySC1973 - can't wait for it.
I have lauraloo29's snail mail - and will get it off later this week.
What a really different concept, is his first novel - bit of a sad ending romance wise - but a satisfactory ending as far as clearing up the crime.
I have put my name down for the sequel 'with red hands' being organised by TwiggySC1973 - can't wait for it.
I have lauraloo29's snail mail - and will get it off later this week.
Journal Entry 25 by sally906 at post office to a fellow bookcrosser in to a fellow bookcrosser, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (10/26/2005 UTC) at post office to a fellow bookcrosser in to a fellow bookcrosser, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Mailed by Airmail to lauraloo29
Mailed by Airmail to lauraloo29
Arrived today. I have an embarrassing number of bookrings in my possession at the moment. Not to worry. I've been getting through them quickly. :) I'll keep the book moving.
Update - Dec 4th - Starting the book. Shouldn't take more more than a couple of days and I already have the next person's address. :)
Update - Dec 4th - Starting the book. Shouldn't take more more than a couple of days and I already have the next person's address. :)
Finished today. It held my attention. I found the premise interesting. I didn't find the ending satisfying though. I will be sending to the next person on Friday. Looking forward to reading the sequel. Thank you for sharing!
Never fear! The book arrived sometime over Christmas break and was waiting for me in me mailbox when I got back. I will start it as soon as I finish my current book!
WooHoo! This is the first ring I've hosted that has made it all the way around and back home!!! Thanks to all the participants!!
What perfect timing too - I have a friend here locally who's looking for a big stack of books to see her through her recovery from shoulder surgery next week, and I think she'll really like this series. :)
What perfect timing too - I have a friend here locally who's looking for a big stack of books to see her through her recovery from shoulder surgery next week, and I think she'll really like this series. :)
