This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Hunted
(Realms – June 3, 2008)
by
Mike Dellosso
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Mike now lives in Hanover, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jen, and their three daughters. He writes a monthly column for Writer . . .Interrupted. He was a newspaper correspondent/columnist for over three years and has published several articles for The Candle of Prayer inspirational booklets. Mike also has edited and contributed to numerous Christian-themed Web sites and e-newsletters.
Mike is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance, the Relief Writer’s Network, and International Thriller Writers. He received his BA degree in sports exercise and medicine from Messiah College and his MBS degree in theology from Master’s Graduate School of Divinity.
You can read a great interview with Mike, over here on TitleTrakk
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A town’s deadly secret will drive one man to the edge of his faith…
After learning of the disappearance of his nephew, Joe Saunders returns to his childhood home of Dark Hills to aid in the search effort. When Caleb is found, badly mauled and clinging to life, Joe embarks on a mission to find the beast responsible. But the more Joe delves into the fabric of his old hometown, the more he realizes Dark Hills has a dark secret, shrouded for three generations in a deadly code of silence.
As Joe unravels the truth behind a series of unexplained animal attacks, murder, and corruption at the highest level of law enforcement, he is led to a final showdown where he must entrust his very life into God’s hands. Will his young faith be strong enough to battle the demonic forces of The Hunted.
If you would like to read the first chapter, go HERE.
Mike Dellosso could very well be the next Frank Peretti-if you liked The Oath and Monster, you are going to love The Hunted.
–C.J. Darlington, Cofounder and book editor, Titletrakk.com
A spine-tingling tale of hidden secrets, buried hopes, and second chances. A story best read with all the lights on and an extra flashlight–just in case!
–Amy Wallace, author of Ransomed Dreams
Mike Dellosso’s pins-and-needles thriller hurtles the reader down a dark and twisted path. I dare you to take this one home!
–Jill Elizabeth Nelson, author of the To Catch a Thief suspense series
With hints of Frank Peretti and Stephen King, The Hunted is a chilling debut.”
–Creston Mapes, author of Nobody
A vicious enemy, a family secret, a thirst for revenge, and a need for reconciliation all drive The Hunted from intriguing beginning to thrilling conclusion.”
–Kathryn Mackel, author of Vanished
Read this someplace safe as you experience the incredibly descriptive world of The Hunted. And sleep with the lights on.
–Austin Boyd, author of Mars Hill Classified trilogy
MY REVIEW:
The Hunted is a supernatural thriller that will have you jumping at every sound, especially if like me, you stay up reading after the rest of the house is asleep. The story grabs you at the very first sentence and won’t let you go until the very end. It was hard to put down to take care of the mundane but necessary tasks of life.
I won’t go into the plot or themes of the book – you can read most of that in the book description and comments by others. I will agree that Mike Delosso’s writing is on the par with Peretti or Dekker although with his own original style. The characters have real depth and the story line is believable yet extraordinary. Joe and Maggie’s struggles with their past, their faith, and their secrets made them characters I could relate to. I was very impressed with the deft manner spiritual truth was woven throughout the suspenseful story.
I would definitely give The Hunted a 10 as a book to keep you up at night but one that also gives you something to think about.
Come and visit the blogs in the tour: Adam at Northwoods Blumer Alexis at Ramblings From Life Amy at sprightly Amy at My Life Andie at frommipov Angela at One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy April at Projecting A Beth at The Write Message Bonnie at Bonnie Writes Brandilyn at Forensics and Faith Brittanie at A Book Lover C.J. at C.J. Darlington.com Caleb at Reviews Plus+ Camy at Camy Tang Carla at Carla’s Writing Café Carol at Blogging With Carol CeeCee at Book Splurge Cheri at Kudzu and Koolaid Chris at Chris Wells: Learning Curve Christy at Christy’s Book Blog Christy at At Split Ends Courtney at A Mom Speaks Dave at Dave Rhoades Dave at Novel Spotlight Deborah at books, movies and chinese food Debra at Soul Reflections Deena at A Peek At My Bookshelf Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats E.J at Sword and Pen Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words Georgiana at Georgiana D Gina at Upon Reflection Gina at Portrait Of A Writer Gretchen at Inspire Me Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm Janna at Cornhusker Academy Jason at Spoiled For The Ordinary Jessica at Praise, Prayers and Observations Jim B. at The Bedford Review Joleen at timetotalk Karen at Mommy of Three” Karla at Ramblin’ Roads To Everywhere Kelly at Scrambled Dregs Kim at Window To My World Kimberly at QuiddamChickee To Save The Day Kristi at Stamped With Grace Laura at Laura William’s Musings Leah at Ponderings From My Heart Linda at Faith In Love Lynetta at Open Book Lynnae at Lynnae’s Bookshelf Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author Michelle at Just A Minute Michelle at Michelle’s Great Blogs Michelle at Raising Little Women Nicole at Into The Fire Pam at Mom’s Mutterings Pam at Daysong Reflections Peg at Sips ‘n Cups Cafeteria Rachelle at Stifled Squeal Rel at Relz Reviewz Sean at Bookmark Cafe Stacy at Vader’s Mom Stormi at Mystery, Suspense, And God, Oh My! Susan at His Reading List Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes Tamera at Tamera Alexander’s Blog Tracy at Pix-N-Pens Tricia at It’s Real Life Ty at Faithwebbin.net Nessie at Illuminating Fiction Virginia at CeCe Lane
Pam, thanks so much for posting about my book and for the great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Mike