{"id":213,"date":"2008-06-11T10:30:46","date_gmt":"2008-06-11T15:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=213"},"modified":"2008-06-11T10:35:54","modified_gmt":"2008-06-11T15:35:54","slug":"house-of-dark-shadows-watcher-in-the-woods-by-robert-liparulo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=213","title":{"rendered":"House of Dark Shadows & Watcher in The Woods by Robert Liparulo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This week, the<\/h3>\n

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/a><\/h3>\n

is introducing a double pair<\/h3>\n

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House of Dark Shadows<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

and
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Watcher In The Woods<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

(Books 1 and 2 in the Dreamhouse Kings Series)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thomas Nelson (May 6, 2008)<\/h3>\n

by<\/h3>\n

Robert Liparulo<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Robert is an award-winning author of over a thousand published articles and short stories. He is currently a contributing editor for New Man magazine. His work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, Travel & Leisure, Modern Bride, Consumers Digest, Chief Executive, and The Arizona Daily Star, among other publications. In addition, he previously worked as a celebrity journalist, interviewing Stephen King, Tom Clancy, Charlton Heston, and others for magazines such as Rocky Road, Preview, and L.A. Weekly.<\/p>\n

Robert is an avid scuba diver, swimmer, reader, traveler, and a law enforcement and military enthusiast. He lives in Colorado with his wife and four children.<\/p>\n

Robert’s first novel painted a scenario so frighteningly real that six Hollywood producers were bidding on movie rights before the novel was completed. His acclaimed debut novel, Comes A Horseman<\/span><\/em><\/a>, is being made into a major motion picture by producer Mace Neufeld and his short story “Kill Zone”<\/em><\/strong> was featured in the anthology Thriller<\/em>, edited by James Patterson.<\/p>\n

Bob has sold the film rights to his second book, GERM<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/a>. And he is writing the screenplay for a yet-to-be-written political thriller, which sold to Phoenix Pictures, for Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, The Guardian) to direct!<\/p>\n

And his third book Deadfall<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/a>. debuted to rave reviews!<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOKS:<\/h3>\n

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House of Dark Shadows<\/a><\/h3>\n

(Dreamhouse Kings Book 1)<\/strong>
\nDream house…or bad dream?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nWhen the Kings move from L.A. to a secluded small town, fifteen-year-old Xander is beyond disappointed. He and his friends loved to create amateur films . . . but the tiny town of Pinedale is the last place a movie buff and future filmmaker wants to land.<\/p>\n

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But he, David, and Toria are captivated by the many rooms in the old Victorian fixer-upper they moved into–as well as the heavy woods surrounding the house.<\/p>\n

They soon discover there’s something odd about the house. Sounds come from the wrong directions. Prints of giant, bare feet appear in the dust. And when David tries to hide in the linen closet, he winds up in locker 119 at his new school.<\/p>\n

Then the really weird stuff kicks in: they find a hidden hallway with portals leading off to far-off places–in long-ago times. Xander is starting to wonder if this kind of travel is a teen’s dream come true . . . or his worst nightmare.<\/p>\n

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Watcher In The Woods<\/a><\/h3>\n

(Dreamhouse Kings Book 2)<\/strong>
\nIt’s not just the house that’s keeping secrets.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nPretending everything’s all right is harder than it sounds. But the Kings know that even if they told the truth about the bizarre things happening in their house, no one would believe them. They’re hyper-focused on rescuing their lost family member before anyone finds out what’s going on.<\/p>\n

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But when a stranger shows up to take their house, their options start dwindling fast. Why would he be so interested in a run-down old place? And what secret is he hiding–just as he hides the scars that crisscross his body?<\/p>\n

The mystery gets stranger with each passing day. Will the Kings be able to find a way to harness the house’s secrets and discover who is watching their every move before another gets snatched into an unknown world?<\/p>\n

The Dreamhouse Kings Series has three contests that you will not want to miss…Dream the Scene, a weekly “Thanks For Reading Trivia contest, and the Dreamhouse Kings Street Team contest. There are also free bookplates that you can request, and a chapter of each book that you can download!<\/p>\n

You can get all those goodies HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bob can be reached through the Contact link on his Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/h3>\n

Robert Liparulo has done it again with House of Dark Shadows<\/a> and Watcher In The Woods<\/a>. Both books are action filled, suspenseful, and mysterious. In my opinion, Robert Liparulo is a master at messing with the reader’s mind. Even though I am quite a bit older than his target audience for this series, I admit he has me hooked. I can’t wait to read the next volume to discover what will happen next. I would definitely recommend this book for teens (and even adults) who enjoy a good fantasy\/mystery.<\/p>\n

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Come visit the blogs participating in the tour:<\/h4>\n
Adam at Northwoods Blumer<\/a><\/address>\n
Alexis at Ramblings From Life<\/a><\/address>\n
Amy at sprightly<\/a><\/address>\n
Amy at My Life<\/a><\/address>\n
Andie at frommipov<\/a><\/address>\n
Angela at One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy<\/a><\/address>\n
April at Projecting A<\/a><\/address>\n
April at Living In A State Of Constant Kansas<\/a><\/address>\n
Beth at The Write Message<\/a><\/address>\n
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a><\/address>\n
Brandilyn at Forensics and Faith<\/a><\/address>\n
Brittanie at A Book Lover<\/a><\/address>\n
Camy at Camy Tang<\/a><\/address>\n
Carla at Carla’s Writing Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/address>\n
Carol at Blogging With Carol<\/a><\/address>\n
CeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a><\/address>\n
Cheri at Kudzu and Koolaid<\/a><\/address>\n
Chris at Chris Wells: Learning Curve<\/a><\/address>\n
Courtney at A Mom Speaks<\/a><\/address>\n
Dave at Dave Rhoades<\/a><\/address>\n
Dave at Novel Spotlight<\/a><\/address>\n
Dawn at Book Junkie Confessions<\/a><\/address>\n
Deborah at books, movies and chinese food<\/a><\/address>\n
Debra at Soul Reflections<\/a><\/address>\n
Deena at A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a><\/address>\n
Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a><\/address>\n
E.J at Sword and Pen<\/a><\/address>\n
Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words<\/a><\/address>\n
Georgiana at Georgiana D<\/a><\/address>\n
Gina at Upon Reflection<\/a><\/address>\n
Gina at Portrait Of A Writer<\/a><\/address>\n
Gretchen at Inspire Me<\/a><\/address>\n
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a><\/address>\n
Janna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a><\/address>\n
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms<\/a><\/address>\n
Jim B. at The Bedford Review<\/a><\/address>\n
Jim T. at One Small Stone–CFBA Book Reviews<\/a><\/address>\n
Joleen at timetotalk<\/a><\/address>\n
Karen at Mommy of Three”<\/a><\/address>\n
Karla at Ramblin’ Roads To Everywhere<\/a><\/address>\n
Kelly at Scrambled Dregs<\/a><\/address>\n
Kim at Window To My World<\/a><\/address>\n
Kimberly at QuiddamChickee To Save The Day<\/a><\/address>\n
Kristi at Stamped With Grace<\/a><\/address>\n
Laura at Laura William’s Musings<\/a><\/address>\n
Leah at Ponderings From My Heart<\/a><\/address>\n
Lundie at Lundie’s Life<\/a><\/address>\n
Margaret at Creative Madness<\/a><\/address>\n
Marjorie at The Writer’s Tool<\/a><\/address>\n
Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author<\/a><\/address>\n
Michelle at Just A Minute<\/a><\/address>\n
Michelle at Michelle’s Great Blogs<\/a><\/address>\n
Michelle at Raising Little Women<\/a><\/address>\n
Mike at wide-eyed fiction<\/a><\/address>\n
Nicole at Into The Fire<\/a><\/address>\n
Pam at Mom’s Mutterings<\/a><\/address>\n
Pam at Daysong Reflections<\/a><\/address>\n
Rachelle at Stifled Squeal<\/a><\/address>\n
Rel at Relz Reviewz<\/a><\/address>\n
Sean at Bookmark Cafe<\/a><\/address>\n
Shauna at Shaunarumbling<\/a><\/address>\n
Stacy at Vader’s Mom<\/a><\/address>\n
Stormi at Mystery, Suspense, And God, Oh My!<\/a><\/address>\n
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a><\/address>\n
Tamera at Tamera Alexander’s Blog<\/a><\/address>\n
Todd at A Place Called Fiction<\/a><\/address>\n
Tracy at Pix-N-Pens<\/a><\/address>\n
Tricia at It’s Real Life<\/a><\/address>\n
Nessie at Illuminating Fiction<\/a><\/address>\n
Vicki at The Savvy Christian Writer<\/a><\/address>\n
Virginia at CeCe Lane<\/a> <\/span><\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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