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Summary: A Captivating Tale!
Review: "Destiny" by Maggie Shayne is the third instalment in a series that has enchanted me from the start. Following on the heels of the wonderful "Eternity" and "Infinity", "Destiny" is a novel readers won't soon forget. Breathtaking settings, fascinating history, and vivid, genuine characters combine to make for a thrilling and mesmerizing tale of a love that transcends time.
Since his days as Prince Eannatum of Sumer, 2500 BC, Immortal High Witch Natum has lived under many different identities. For the last ten years, he has enjoyed his quiet, peaceful life as Nathan King, Boston antiques expert. But his life is suddenly turned upside down when he sees a fuzzy photograph in the paper of a woman who looks like his beloved Nidaba, who he lost over 4000 years ago. The article describes a miracle in which this woman fell from the roof of a building and survived.
Natum immediately travels to the mental hospital where the mystery woman is being held, and comes face to face with the love of his life, Nidaba. Unfortunately, she has been drugged into a state of catatonia and seems unaware of Natum's presence. Natum begins to concoct a plan to get Nidaba out of the hospital secretly, so as not to alert the Dark Immortal Witches as to the whereabouts of this immensely powerful, but currently helpless, Immortal Light Witch. What he doesn't know is that the Dark Witch Puabi is already there, and is planning to take Nidaba's heart at her first opportunity.Only Natum stands in the way of Puabi's success, but he first must rekindle the love he and Nidaba shared, so they can stand united against their evil enemy and face their destiny together.
Shayne skilfully blends the present day romance and suspense of Nidaba and Natum, with fascinating flashbacks to their life together in ancient Sumer. I feel that the flashbacks add great depth to the story, and I firmly believe the book wouldn't have been as good without the history of what Nidaba and Natum meant to one another all those centuries ago.
"Destiny" is a truly wonderful read. I finished this book in record time, simply because I could not put it down. The tale of Nidaba and Natum had me utterly enthralled from page one, and I really cared about what happened to them. "Destiny" is a beautifully rendered tale that will leave you believing in true love. So buy this book (and the other two in the series) right away, you will not regret it!
Rating:
Summary: A Captivating Tale!
Review: "Destiny" by Maggie Shayne is the third instalment in a series that has enchanted me from the start. Following on the heels of the wonderful "Eternity" and "Infinity", "Destiny" is a novel readers won't soon forget. Breathtaking settings, fascinating history, and vivid, genuine characters combine to make for a thrilling and mesmerizing tale of a love that transcends time.
Since his days as Prince Eannatum of Sumer, 2500 BC, Immortal High Witch Natum has lived under many different identities. For the last ten years, he has enjoyed his quiet, peaceful life as Nathan King, Boston antiques expert. But his life is suddenly turned upside down when he sees a fuzzy photograph in the paper of a woman who looks like his beloved Nidaba, who he lost over 4000 years ago. The article describes a miracle in which this woman fell from the roof of a building and survived.
Natum immediately travels to the mental hospital where the mystery woman is being held, and comes face to face with the love of his life, Nidaba. Unfortunately, she has been drugged into a state of catatonia and seems unaware of Natum's presence. Natum begins to concoct a plan to get Nidaba out of the hospital secretly, so as not to alert the Dark Immortal Witches as to the whereabouts of this immensely powerful, but currently helpless, Immortal Light Witch. What he doesn't know is that the Dark Witch Puabi is already there, and is planning to take Nidaba's heart at her first opportunity. Only Natum stands in the way of Puabi's success, but he first must rekindle the love he and Nidaba shared, so they can stand united against their evil enemy and face their destiny together.
Shayne skilfully blends the present day romance and suspense of Nidaba and Natum, with fascinating flashbacks to their life together in ancient Sumer. I feel that the flashbacks add great depth to the story, and I firmly believe the book wouldn't have been as good without the history of what Nidaba and Natum meant to one another all those centuries ago.
"Destiny" is a truly wonderful read. I finished this book in record time, simply because I could not put it down. The tale of Nidaba and Natum had me utterly enthralled from page one, and I really cared about what happened to them. "Destiny" is a beautifully rendered tale that will leave you believing in true love. So buy this book (and the other two in the series) right away, you will not regret it!
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Summary: For a Highlander: The Series fan, this is slightly familiar.
Review: A good read and a good romance, although the story does bear some significant elements similar to the classic 100th episode of HIGHLANDER, "Comes A Horseman." Check out the parallels between Shayne's Nidaba and Nathan, and Methos and Cassandra.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: After reading Eternity & Infinity I couldn't wait for Nidaba's story. Nidaba is the mother of Nick from Infinity & Nathan, his father in Nick's previous life. We find out more about Nidaba in her very long life (4500yrs.) Nathan finds Nidaba, locked in a mental institution, kidnaps her & helps her recover. But there is someone from both their past who is looking for her as well, a dark witch or so it seems. After reading about the next book in the series, i'm not so sure. There is a taster in the back of this book. I do hope this series continues & Maggie brings back characters from the previous books, especially Nidaba & Nathan. I just love them all & don't want to see them end.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: After reading Eternity & Infinity I couldn't wait for Nidaba's story. Nidaba is the mother of Nick from Infinity & Nathan, his father in Nick's previous life. We find out more about Nidaba in her very long life (4500yrs.) Nathan finds Nidaba, locked in a mental institution, kidnaps her & helps her recover. But there is someone from both their past who is looking for her as well, a dark witch or so it seems. After reading about the next book in the series, i'm not so sure. There is a taster in the back of this book. I do hope this series continues & Maggie brings back characters from the previous books, especially Nidaba & Nathan. I just love them all & don't want to see them end.
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Summary: Dark
Review: Even though I am a huge fan of Maggie Shayne I did not care much for this book. To be fair it is just because it is darker then most romance novels I like to read. While I expect my hero's and heroine's to have to go through a struggle before they can be brought together or reunited unbelievable torture and thousands of years of separation just takes it too far. The plot was fresh however, and the writing fantastic; as usual. If you like your romance with an edge this is for you, if not I'd say pass.
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Summary: excellent
Review: I am a huge fan of Maggie Shayne's paranormal fiction, and Destiny is among her best. The book kept me rivited. The detail and description of life in the ancient time of Sumer is absolutely fascinating. Her characters are appealing and well drawn. No one writes romance like Maggie. Although Infinity is still probably my favorite book out the trilogy, Destiny is not far behind. It's definately a keeper and a re-reader! I can't wait for Puabi's story in the fall.
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Summary: Maggie Shanye does it again!
Review: I am a huge fan of Maggie Shayne's paranormal fiction, and Destiny is among her best. The book kept me rivited. The detail and description of life in the ancient time of Sumer is absolutely fascinating. Her characters are appealing and well drawn. No one writes romance like Maggie. Although Infinity is still probably my favorite book out the trilogy, Destiny is not far behind. It's definately a keeper and a re-reader! I can't wait for Puabi's story in the fall.
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Summary: Good versus Evil
Review: I am a huge Maggie Shayne fan and consider her to be the "Queen of Paranormal". Ms. Shayne's unique style of writing will keep you spellbound from start to finish. I read this novel in one day which I hated doing but couldn't seem to stop myself. Destiny, the story of two immoral high witches, Nidaba and Eannatum, was an interesting journey to the dark side. Imagine finding the one you loved and lost after four thousand years and once again it seems just like the first time (a love of a lifetime). This was an extremely powerful love story filled with deceit and betrayal. Although I enjoyed Destiny, it does not surpass its counterparts, Eternity and Infinity, but you will find it to be an entertaining reading experience. I anxiously await the next installation "Immorality " due out in fall, as I remain a devoted Maggie Shayne fan.
Rating:
Summary: Good versus Evil
Review: I am a huge Maggie Shayne fan and consider her to be the "Queen of Paranormal". Ms. Shayne's unique style of writing will keep you spellbound from start to finish. I read this novel in one day which I hated doing but couldn't seem to stop myself. Destiny, the story of two immoral high witches, Nidaba and Eannatum, was an interesting journey to the dark side. Imagine finding the one you loved and lost after four thousand years and once again it seems just like the first time (a love of a lifetime). This was an extremely powerful love story filled with deceit and betrayal. Although I enjoyed Destiny, it does not surpass its counterparts, Eternity and Infinity, but you will find it to be an entertaining reading experience. I anxiously await the next installation "Immorality " due out in fall, as I remain a devoted Maggie Shayne fan.
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