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Ready for some sleepless nights? My latest thriller, Deadlock, is now available--a week before its publication date. Read the review below and buy your copy now.
This newsletter also spills the beans on Timescape, book 4 of the Dreamhouse Kings, my adventure series for young adults. If you're not already reading them, find out why Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine says, "I loved wandering around in these books!" I'll also give you a sneak peek at the cover of Whirlwind (DHK #5).
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Deadlock
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 From reviewer Jake Chism:
John Hutchinson ("Hutch") is on a personal mission to bring down Brendan Page, the CEO of a major paramilitary organization with strong government support. Page soon decides that Hutch needs to be silenced and kidnaps his son. Hutch must now fight the ultimate battle to save his son and bring down a maniacal madman who seemingly holds every card. Unfortunately for Page, he has underestimated the love and determination of a father armed only with a bow and an uncanny knack for survival.
In 2007, Robert Liparulo wowed fans and critics with his original and innovative thriller, Deadfall, in which he took a peaceful camping trip and turned it into a hellish nightmare for Hutch and his buddies. Ever since the follow-up (not a sequel--you don't have to read Deadfall first) was announced, I have anxiously been waiting for what I hoped would be another rock solid thrill ride. Rest assured Deadlock delivers on every level.
Liparulo is known for his intense action sequences and sometimes gruesome violence, and once again I found myself fidgeting nervously and cringing throughout this story. It's very rare that an author can make me wince involuntarily through sheer descriptive power alone, but Liparulo gets me every time. Good writers know how to drop the audience into the middle of the story, and that's where I found myself throughout. I love the way Liparulo continues to use groundbreaking technology to propel his stories. In Deadlock, virtual reality is taken to a whole new level that is both fascinating and terrifying, when you consider the real-life potential for military use. Fans of Deadfall will also enjoy the return of some favorite characters that bring a welcome depth to the story.
Brendan Page is one of Liparulo's most ruthless and well crafted villains. This man is truly frightening with his distorted view of reality and his unwavering belief that he is right. Page's character is the embodiment of so many infamous world leaders and people of influence who have sacrificed the lives of millions for their own warped versions of reality. Not only is he insane, but he is clever, highly skilled, and powerful, all working together to make him the ultimate bad guy.
Deadlock is by no means a lighthearted tale, but Liparulo sets himself apart from other thriller writers with the level of emotion he brings to each story. Hutch is an endearing and imperfect character that struggles with the tension between being a hero and being a good father. Amidst all the flying bullets and whizzing arrows we are treated to a soul stirring story about fighting for your family at all costs. I love Hutch taking out bad guys with his bow just as much as the next guy, but it's the heart in Liparulo's storytelling that always brings me back for more. Bravo!!
Buy Deadlock at your local bookstore,
or order it from Amazon.com:
Deadlock (A John Hutchinson Novel)
by Robert Liparulo by Thomas Nelson
Hardcover
List Price:
$24.99
Our Price:
$15.99
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| Coming in July:Timescape (Dreamhouse Kings #4) |
 Which door would YOU go through to save the world?
David, Xander, and Toria King never know what new adventures--and dangers--await them beyond the mysterious portals hidden on the top floor of their new house. They have battled gladiators and the German army, dodged soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, and barely escaped a fierce attack in their own home.
Still they are no closer to finding their mother, who was pulled by powerful forces through a portal and lost in time.
Their only hope is to turn the tables on Taksidian, the menacing stranger who wants them out of the house so he can use it for his own twisted purposes.
But everything changes when a trip into the near future reveals the devastating outcome of Taksidian's schemes--a destroyed city filled with mutant creatures--and the Kings realize what they're fighting for: the fate of humanity itself.
First look at the cover of Whirlwind, Dreamhouse Kings #5:
And you thought the story was wild before!
Tell me what you think: click here.Don't forget: You can win an iPod Nano by entering the
Dream the Scene Contest,
as well as books, gift cards, and t-shirt through the
Weekly Trivia Contest...
Learn more at the Dreamhouse Kings website: Click here.
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Be sure to let us know which type of bookplate you want (for the Dreamhouse King books or the thrillers) and your mailing address.
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As always, thank you for your support!Please tell your friends about my stories. And if you know someone who might like this newsletter, just click the link below. If you have any questions or comments, please send me an email. I'd love to hear from you.
Take care,
Robert Liparulo
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Free Copies of Comes a Horseman!
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If you like my stories, please consider joining my Street Team. For a limited time, everyone who joins will receive 10 free copies of Comes a Horseman.
In return, we ask that you:
·Give these books
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Dreamhouse Kings
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Know a reader between the ages of ten and seventeen?
Check out the Dreamhouse Kings, an adventure series for young adults.
"If you like creepy and mysterious, this is the house for you! Every room opens a door to magic, true horror, and amazing surprises. I loved wandering around in these books. With a house of so many great, haunting stories, why would you ever want to go outside?"
-R.L. Stine (Goosebumps)
"Dreamhouse Kings is a non-stop action ride into history's wildest adventures. It's my new favorite series!"
-Slade Pearce, teen actor (October Road, Air Buddies, Yours, Mine & Ours)
"A powerhouse storyteller delivers his most fantastic ride yet!"
-Ted Dekker, bestselling author of Chosen and Infidel
"To call the Dreamhouse Kings series a young adult novel is not to do this splendid tale justice. With Harry Potter sadly retired, here is a series ready to step in and fill that massive void. The same portal that spirits brothers Xander and David off on a journey through time whisks us away across a brilliant landscape of imagination and adventure. A new and future classic in the world of young adult fiction."
-Jon Land, bestselling author of The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending
(Click on cover to order)
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