Friday, May 7, 2010

Review - 13th Hour, a Thriller in Reverse


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You are not mistaken, as you turn to the next page and find Chapter 12.

The Chapters in this book are in reverse order and are to be read that way for reason that will become evident upon your journey.

That was the author’s note, what an amazing way to start.

A thriller in reverse, it was action packed and every chapter/hour had suspense with cliffhangers. It was brilliant, always a consequence for Nick’s actions and decisions, I couldn’t wait for what’s next. Nick has to solve the mystery not knowing who to turn to because as he quickly learning there are corrupt cops involved and a plane crash to keep all the powers to be busy, no time for a crazy man that knows the future. And the story starts with Nick himself being suspected of murdering his own wife.

This was a thriller love story – a “what would you do if given a 2nd chance or 12 chances to save the one you love”. Some choices caused a domino effect and were worst then losing his wife but luckily Nick had another opportunity, the power to change. Many times you ask yourself is fate reversible, Nick could have been lied to, made to look like a fool but to live without his wife was not a choice for him but putting himself and others at risk wasn’t the plan either.

I am not a huge fan of time travel but I enjoyed the hourly intervals, it was very mysterious, I definitely enjoyed this one.

4 ½ Great to the Last Drop

I am including this one in for the Thriller and Suspense Challenge

Another Review

When I read Michelle’s review on this I knew I had to read it. Go to her blog, Red Headed Book Child to read it.

http://redheadedbookchild.blogspot.com/2009/12/review-30-13th-hour-by-richard-doetsch.html

Thanks for visiting Tea Time with Marce

13 comments:

  1. When someone rates a book that's out of their comfort zone that high, I know it's a good one!

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  2. This sounds really intriguing!! I think I need to add this to my wish list!

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  3. Great review...may have to add this to my tbr list.
    Something aawaits you here.
    CMash

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  4. Kathy - to be clear Thrillers and Suspense is my favourite genre but Time Traveling is not my cup of tea so it was a little risk.

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  5. I love how this book is set up in reverse. I'm sure that makes for a very suspenseful read! Thanks for reviewing it, I'm definitely on the lookout for this.

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  6. I am so glad you liked it. It was just so different and I really could not put it down. Thanks also for linking my review. i appreciate it!!!
    Take care,
    Michelle

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  7. I am odd man out. I read this for a book group and just could not get into it. Maybe it was just not a good time for me and I will have to try it again. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for visiting my newbie blog! :)

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  8. This is an intriguing idea! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.

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  9. I bought this quite a while ago, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. It looked so intriguing. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  10. Nice review! I've been interested in this book ever since I saw an ARC of it (which I foolishly didn't pick up). I'm glad you enjoyed it. It sounds like it would make a great suspense film.

    By the way, I gave you an award on my blog.

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  11. Glad you enjoyed this! I found this book suspenseful too!

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  12. Thanks for the review--I am adding this to my TBR list!

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