{"id":1308,"date":"2009-04-13T17:59:59","date_gmt":"2009-04-13T22:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2009-04-13T17:59:59","modified_gmt":"2009-04-13T22:59:59","slug":"deadlock-by-robert-liparulo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=1308","title":{"rendered":"Deadlock by Robert Liparulo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, the<\/span>
\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\nis introducing<\/span>
\n Deadlock<\/a><\/span>
\nThomas Nelson (April 2009)
\nby
\nRobert Liparulo<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although Liparulo’s books fall into what I would consider to be the “guy” book category, I will admit that I have enjoyed each and every one of the ones I have read (and that would be most of them).\u00a0 I might cringe a little in anticipation of the violence and possibly blood and gore that might lie ahead, but the man just does tell a good story. Although Deadlock<\/a> is a fitting sequel to Deadfall<\/a>, the reader can enjoy it without having read Deadfall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Deadlock<\/a> is a disturbing book. It is all too easy to imagine a day when technology could recreate that which is depicted in the novel. We are already seeing in increase in juvenile crime that is most likely influenced by the video games played and TV and movies watched. When the lines between reality and game are blurred, the results are chilling.<\/p>\n

In a story filled with guns, technology, military training and the violence that accompanies them, Liparulo brings a human touch through his characters. We see the contrast between the hero John Hutchinson who truly cares about his children and others and the villain Brendan Page who sees people only as disposable means to his goal and doesn’t even care about his own son. The supporting cast is equally important as they encounter the fallout of the evil aspirations of one man.<\/p>\n

So without giving away the plot, just let me tell you to GET THE BOOK<\/a>! It is well worth your time.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Robert Liparulo is a former journalist, with over a thousand articles and multiple writing awards to his name. Readers of his action-thrillers were not surprised when his visual storytelling style caught the eye of Hollywood producers. Currently, three of his novels for adults are in various stages of development for the big screen: the film rights to Comes A Horseman<\/a> were purchased by the producer of Tom Clancy\u2019s movies; and Liparulo is penning the screenplays for GERM<\/a> and Deadfall<\/a> for two top producers. He is also working with the director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Holes<\/em>) on a political thriller. Novelist Michael Palmer calls Deadfall<\/em> \u201ca brilliantly crafted thriller.\u201d March 31st marked the publication of Deadfall\u2019s<\/em> follow-up, Deadlock<\/em>, which novelist Gayle Lynds calls, \u201cbest of high-octane suspense.\u201d<\/p>\n

Liparulo\u2019s bestselling young adult series, Dreamhouse Kings<\/em>, debuted last year with House of Dark Shadows<\/em> and Watcher in the Woods<\/em>. Book three, Gatekeepers<\/em> released in January, and number four, Timescape<\/em>, comes out in July. The series has garnered praise from readers, both young and old, as well as attracting famous fans who themselves know the genre inside and out. Of the series Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine says, \u201cI loved wandering around in these books. With a house of so many great, haunting stories, why would you ever want to go outside?\u201d<\/p>\n

He is currently working on his next thriller, which for the first time injects a bit of the supernatural into his gun-blazing stories. The story is so compelling, two Hollywood studios are already in talks to acquire it\u2014despite its publication date being more than a year away. After that comes a trilogy of novels, based on the critically acclaimed short story he contributed to James Patterson\u2019s Thriller<\/em> anthology. New York Times<\/em> bestselling author Steve Berry calls Liparulo\u2019s writing \u201cInventive, suspenseful, and highly entertaining . . . Robert Liparulo is a storyteller, pure and simple.\u201d He lives with his family in Colorado.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>John Hutchinson thinks it’s no coincidence that Brendan Page runs this modern Praetorian Guard, and that the billionaire military industrialist must have had something to do with the atrocities his son Declan committed in Canada. The Canadian and U.S. Justice departments disagree, but Hutch has been digging for dirt ever since.<\/p>\n

Brendan Page has some dirty not-so-little secrets. he’s built an empire on supplying futuristic weapons and highly trained soldiers to the world’s most powerful armies. But he’s saved his most destructive weapons for himself.<\/p>\n

When Hutch discovers the secret of Page’s success, Page decides to teach him a lesson. But the operation goes terribly wrong, and Hutch’s son is kidnapped. While a lone man stands little chance against the best black op soldiers ever issued M-16s, Hutch manages to survive longer than Page anticipated. As far as Hutch is concerned, high-tech helmets, machine guns, and hand grenades are nothing compared to a man determined to save his son. It’s a lesson he sets out to teach Page-and one that he can only hope works as well in the real world as it does in his heart.<\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Deadlock<\/a>, go HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Robert and his books on his Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Come and visit those posting for this tour:<\/p>\n

Adam at Northwoods Blumer<\/a>
\nAmy at My Life<\/a>
\nAndie at Radiant Light<\/a>
\nApril at Projecting A<\/a>
\nBecky at Savvy Mom<\/a>
\nBonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a>
\nBrandilyn at Forensics and Faith<\/a>
\nCaleb at Reviews Plus+<\/a>
\nCamy at Camy Tang<\/a>
\nCarla at Carla’s Writing Caf\u00e9<\/a>
\nCarol at Blogging With Carol<\/a>
\nCeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a>
\nDave at The Plot Thickens<\/a>
\nDeanna at Deannna’s Corner<\/a>
\nDeborah at books, movies and chinese food<\/a>
\nDebra at Soul Reflections<\/a>
\nDeena at A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a>
\nDelia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a>
\nE.J at Sword and Pen<\/a>
\nErnie at Writing: My Adventures In Words<\/a>
\nGeorgiana at Georgiana D<\/a>
\nGina at Upon Reflection<\/a>
\nGina at Portrait Of A Writer<\/a>
\nGretchen at Inspire Me<\/a>
\nJanis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a>
\nJanna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a>
\nJennifer at So Many Books\u2026So Little Time<\/a>
\nJill at Artistic Blogger<\/a>
\nKarri at Fiction Fanatics Only<\/a>
\nKelly at A Disciple’s Steps<\/a>
\nKelly at Scrambled Dregs<\/a>
\nKim at Window To My World<\/a>
\nKristi at Stamped With Grace<\/a>
\nKristinia at Loving Heart Mommy<\/a>
\nLaShaunda at See Ya On The Net<\/a>
\nLeah at Ponderings From My Heart<\/a>
\nLeslie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight<\/a>
\nLori at Noggin Bits<\/a>
\nMarjorie at The Writer’s Tool<\/a>
\nMichelle at Edgy Inspirational Author<\/a>
\nMichelle at Just A Minute<\/a>
\nMichelle at Michelle’s Great Blogs<\/a>
\nMike at wide-eyed fiction<\/a>
\nNicole at Into The Fire<\/a>
\nNora at Finding Hope Through Christian Fiction<\/a>
\nPam at Daysong Reflections<\/a>
\nPeg at Sips ‘n Cups Cafeteria<\/a>
\nRel at Relz Reviewz<\/a>
\nRulan at Fiction Showcase<\/a>
\nRyan at loves to read<\/a>
\nSally at Book Critiques<\/a>
\nStacy at Vader’s Mom<\/a>
\nSunny at That Book Addiction<\/a>
\nTakiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a>
\nTami at Tree Swing Reading<\/a>
\nTara at Tara’s View Of The World<\/a>
\nTiffany at Snapshots Of Life<\/a>
\nVanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife<\/a>
\nNessie at Illuminating Fiction<\/a>
\nVictoria at Overlooked Orchid<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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