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Summary: A Delicious Dilemma
Review: I dare you to figure out this one out! I've read my fair share or thrillers, but I've never read one quite like this. It had me stumped.The great thing about it is that it's all there if you read carefully enough. Problem is, you won't want to read it carefully. You'll want to crash right through it in as short a time as possible, just to find out how it ends. And that's the delicious dilemma.
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Summary: I was pleasently surprised
Review: I don't agree with the other reviewers who say that this is as good as Caldwell's We All Fall Down, the writing isn't quite up to that standard, but overall, I found myself really engrossed in the novel and enjoyed it quite a bit. Not a great book, but very good nontheless.
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Summary: Surprised by the Uniqueness of the Romance
Review: I have to admit, I was really surprised by this book, especially the way the author worked out the romance. I can't ever remember encountering a love story quite like this one. What the female protagonist has to do to bring about the rescue of the male hero is nothing short of remarkable. I'm amazed that Dekker was able to keep things credible in the high-charged atmosphere he created. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Exciting!
Review: I really enjoyed this novel. This is the first book I've read by Dekker and I found him to be an excellent read. It delievers a good blend of action, revenge, romance, and religion. I also liked the fact that the story was told from most of the character's point of view. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I'm not really religous and that whole "love of God" thing held no meaning for me. Altogether a great story with some issues about terrorism that hit close to home.
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Summary: Ted topps Peretti barely;
Review: I still remember what coaxed me to buy this book. I was in a Christian Book Store and saw 3 Ted Dekker books, and they were of course, The Martyr's Song Series. On Heaven's Wager I noticed that Frank Peretti had recommended it, but when I looked at the back of the book, I didn't think it would be fast enough for me (silly me!) So I got Thunder of Heaven and asked for the other 2 books for Christmas. Needless to say I was impressed! Now some people might be wondering why I would mention Frank Peretti. That is a very important part of my story. You see my friends, Frank Peretti was my favorite Christian Fiction author, until he recommended Ted Dekker. Frank Peretti is still an awesome writer, but Dekker topps Peretti just barely. Ted Dekker does this. He puts ordinary people in a situation only God could get them out of, so you are in for a trip out of your comfort zone when you read him. I own all of Dekker's work, and it is worth twice as much as you pay for it. I've heard it been said that a layman is just an ordinary person who does extraordinary things for Jesus Christ. Ted Dekker, you truly are a layman for everyone who reads your work, and an inspiration. Praise God for this man!
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Summary: Great stuff...but Ted Dekker can outdo Ted Dekker!
Review: If I'd never read a Ted Dekker novel, I might have given Thunder of Heaven an eager five stars. It's action-packed, full of true romance, terrorist plots, military machismo, and thought-provoking psychological suspense. Blend into this marvelous mix some spirituality that is authentic--not canned--not forced--and you have a unique style that I would describe as the Ted Dekker genre. So, why four stars? I read Thr3e and Black before coming upon this one. As good as Thunder of Heaven is, it relies more heavily on description than his later ones. We do get a good feel for the jungle, and for the thoughts going through each of the characters. However, Dekker seems to allow events to drive the stories more in his later novels. The description and narration are more nuanced and subtle. A second factor, is that Dekker uses a plot device in both Thunder of Heaven and Thr3e relating to character identity. It works well in Thunder of Heaven, but more masterfully in Thr3e. Bottom-line: Buy, read, share! Only Ted Dekker can beat Ted Dekker in this style of writing. If you must choose only one of the three in the Martyr's series, I would go with Heaven Weeps (#2). Each does stand alone. However, the entire series is worth having, as are his more recent works--Thr3e, Black, and soon-to-be-released Red.
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Summary: Great stuff...but Ted Dekker can outdo Ted Dekker!
Review: If I'd never read a Ted Dekker novel, I might have given Thunder of Heaven an eager five stars. It's action-packed, full of true romance, terrorist plots, military machismo, and thought-provoking psychological suspense. Blend into this marvelous mix some spirituality that is authentic--not canned--not forced--and you have a unique style that I would describe as the Ted Dekker genre. So, why four stars? I read Thr3e and Black before coming upon this one. As good as Thunder of Heaven is, it relies more heavily on description than his later ones. We do get a good feel for the jungle, and for the thoughts going through each of the characters. However, Dekker seems to allow events to drive the stories more in his later novels. The description and narration are more nuanced and subtle. A second factor, is that Dekker uses a plot device in both Thunder of Heaven and Thr3e relating to character identity. It works well in Thunder of Heaven, but more masterfully in Thr3e. Bottom-line: Buy, read, share! Only Ted Dekker can beat Ted Dekker in this style of writing. If you must choose only one of the three in the Martyr's series, I would go with Heaven Weeps (#2). Each does stand alone. However, the entire series is worth having, as are his more recent works--Thr3e, Black, and soon-to-be-released Red.
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Summary: They can't do that, can they?
Review: Just when you thought "Christian" fiction had had its day in the sun with Tim LaHaye and Frank Peretti, along comes this high-powered, juiced-up techno-thriller that's like nothing else you've ever read. Think Clive Cussler meets Dee Henderson by way of David Morrell and Francine Rivers. Huh? Talk about genre-jumping!! That can't possibly work, can it? But trust me. It does. How, I don't know, it just does. Who wants to read a million-dollar story? You do, if you're tired of all the Christian novelists who're just secular wannabes or sacchrine smoothies in disguise. Why not move up to the real thing?
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Summary: We're just catching on to Ted Dekker up here
Review: Maybe it's because we're in the upper left hand corner of the country, I don't know. But the word about this guy is just getting up here. I'm from Tacoma, WA, and until a friend from church mentioned this really cool book I'd never heard of Ted Dekker. I'm glad I did. I read a lot of Christian fiction, but I can't recall ever reading something like this. Want action? Check (in spades!!). Want a really cool romance? Check. Want a wonderful demonstration of God's agape love? Check. Want fully rounded characters? Check. Want atmosphere? Check. Really, this guy's got it all. I can't wait to read his other stuff.
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Summary: A Stunner!
Review: Okay, I've read a lot of spiritual fiction and I have to say, this book is now solidly in my top ten. A perfect blend of passion and mystery with a completely unpredictable ending. The story is about two star-crossed lovers who are thrown into an impossible situation and must find a way to reconcile love with hate. I read Blessed Child, but this story is better in my opinion. A must read for anyone who is into mystery; a must read for anyone into love; a must read for anyone who likes to think.
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