{"id":3490,"date":"2009-12-07T18:45:44","date_gmt":"2009-12-07T23:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=3490"},"modified":"2009-12-07T18:45:44","modified_gmt":"2009-12-07T23:45:44","slug":"whirlwind-by-robert-liparulo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=3490","title":{"rendered":"Whirlwind by Robert Liparulo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, the<\/span>
\n Christian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\n is introducing<\/span>
\n Whirlwind<\/a><\/span>
\n Thomas Nelson (December 29, 2009)
\n by
\n Robert Liparulo<\/a><\/span><\/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. His first novel, Comes a Horseman<\/em>, released to critical acclaim. Each of his subsequent thrillers\u2014Germ, Deadfall<\/em>, and Deadlock<\/em>\u2014secured his place as one of today\u2019s most popular and daring thriller writers.<\/p>\n

He is known for investing deep research and chillingly accurate predictions of near-future scenarios into his stories. In fact, his thorough, journalistic approach to research has resulted in his becoming an expert on the various topics he explores in his fiction, and he has appeared on such media outlets as CNN and ABC Radio.<\/p>\n

Liparulo\u2019s visual style of writing has 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) 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>, 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

With the next two Dreamhouse<\/em> books \u201cin the can,\u201d he is currently working on his next thriller, which for the first time injects supernatural elements into his brand of gun-blazing storytelling. 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 his acclaimed short story, which appeared in 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

Visit Robert Liparulo’s Facebook Fan page: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LiparuloFans<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\"\"<\/a>Which door do you go through to save the world? <\/strong><\/p>\n

David, Xander, and Toria King never know where the mysterious portals in their house will take them: past, present, or future. They have battled gladiators and the German army, dodged soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, and jumped from the sinking Titanic. They’ve also seen the stark future that awaits if they can’t do something to change it–a destroyed city filled with mutant creatures.<\/p>\n

And they’ve still got to find a way to bring Mom back and keep Taksidian from getting them out of the house. The dangers are hitting them like a whirlwind . . . but the answers are becoming apparent as well.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Whirlwind<\/a> is a suitable title for the latest installment of Robert Liparulo’s Dreamhouse Kings series. As this series has progressed the action and suspense have accelerated with breathtaking intensity. If the title of the next book (Frenzy) is any indication, the pace will continue to increase until the series ends.<\/p>\n

In Whirlwind<\/a> the King family’s life is overwhelmed with assaults that seem to come from every direction as they continue to search for their missing family member. Taksidian’s evil character is revealed in more detail as his aggression intensifies. As in the earlier books of the series, the Kings experience several more adventures through the portals – this time with some new and interesting twists. The cliffhanger ending will frustrate many readers who will not want to wait for the May release of the next book to find out what happens to David and Xander.<\/p>\n


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