It all begins with a painting called Guilt. Eve Duncan’s daughter, Jane, has no idea why she painted the portrait of the chilling face that now hangs in a Paris gallery. But the members of a cult that dates back to the time of Christ know both the face and the significance behind it. They believe that Jane must die — when the moment is right, and not an instant before she leads them to an ancient treasure whose value and power are beyond price. But for now they target those close to her, killing without mercy or conscience. Jane’s journey takes her from Paris to Scotland to a cave in the Holy Land, as she fights with all she has to save her life. Even with Eve’s help, can she possibly escape before the clock stops ticking? Eight Days to Live begins with an ancient conspiracy and a shocking betrayal, but will it end with the death of Eve Duncan and the sacrifice of Jane MacGuire? With Eight Days to Live, #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen delivers a thriller that will chill you to the core.
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"Fans can always count on Johansen to weave consistently excellent, complex thrillers with an unusual edge."
--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)
"A compelling novel that brims with action, intrigue, intricate relationships and a refreshing headstrong heroine."
--Bookreporter.com
"Eight Days to Live is Iris Johansen at her very best."
--Genre Go Round Reviews
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In eight days they will take her.
#1 blockbuster bestselling author
Iris Johansen
delivers a thriller that will chill you to the core…
AN ANCIENT CONSPIRACY
It all begins with a painting called Guilt. Eve Duncan’s daughter, Jane, has no idea why she painted the portrait of the chilling face that now hangs in a Paris gallery. But those who belong to a powerful cult—one that dates back to the time of Christ—know both the face and the significance behind it…
A SHOCKING BETRAYAL
They believe that Jane must die—when the moment is right, and not an instant before she leads them to an ancient treasure whose value and power are beyond price. But for now, they target those close to Jane, killing without mercy or conscience.
A fateful JOURNEY
From Paris to the Scottish isles to the Holy Land, Jane finds herself in a desperate race against time to unravel the mystery surrounding her painting…and save her own life. Even with Eve’s help, can she possibly succeed before her time is up?
“Johansen keeps readers on the edge of their seats.”—Booklist
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Not much Eve Duncan - but a wild ride!
April 22 2010
By Little Tank
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My daughter's the Eve Duncan addict, but here is my take on this one:
This one's more about Eve's adopted daughter, Jane - but that's just fine. It has shades of Dan Brown's works, because there are distinct "quasi-religious" elements (and a cult, Sang Noir - Black Blood!) and paranormal aspects tangled up in the plot and the mystery (not a lot of forensics, either...)
You'll travel to interesting ports of call during the course of this novel - and its pace is good throughout. There's just enough tension between Jock and Seth to keep the pages turning, and Jane herself faces some decisions that add to the thrill.
All in all, a good ride, if not quite in the more familiar Eve Duncan/forensics mode.
This one's more about Eve's adopted daughter, Jane - but that's just fine. It has shades of Dan Brown's works, because there are distinct "quasi-religious" elements (and a cult, Sang Noir - Black Blood!) and paranormal aspects tangled up in the plot and the mystery (not a lot of forensics, either...)
You'll travel to interesting ports of call during the course of this novel - and its pace is good throughout. There's just enough tension between Jock and Seth to keep the pages turning, and Jane herself faces some decisions that add to the thrill.
All in all, a good ride, if not quite in the more familiar Eve Duncan/forensics mode.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Not Really an "Eve Duncan Forensics Thriller"
April 26 2010
By D. Bell
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a good, fast read with a rapidly moving plot, interesting characters, and a pair of truly evil villains. If it were by just about anyone else, it would get 4 stars from me.
However, there is little Eve and even less forensics. We see nothing of her work with the skulls of missing children. We see almost no Joe. I would have been happier if we had seen more of Eve in her workshop and another child identified. I do like Jane, Lina, Jock, and Seth very much. I wish I had all of them on my side if I ever needed them.
However, I really believe that Iris Johansen's villains are getting darker, more evil, and more twisted. I'd like to see her heroine(s) up against a chess player of an opponent, one who kills only when he/she feels it is necessary and kills quickly and as painlessly as possible. I'd like to see fewer psychic solutions and more cerebral ones. I feel as if we are slowly sinking into deep mire. Please, Iris, give us something that doesn't leave me feeling I need a shower when I'm done reading.
However, there is little Eve and even less forensics. We see nothing of her work with the skulls of missing children. We see almost no Joe. I would have been happier if we had seen more of Eve in her workshop and another child identified. I do like Jane, Lina, Jock, and Seth very much. I wish I had all of them on my side if I ever needed them.
However, I really believe that Iris Johansen's villains are getting darker, more evil, and more twisted. I'd like to see her heroine(s) up against a chess player of an opponent, one who kills only when he/she feels it is necessary and kills quickly and as painlessly as possible. I'd like to see fewer psychic solutions and more cerebral ones. I feel as if we are slowly sinking into deep mire. Please, Iris, give us something that doesn't leave me feeling I need a shower when I'm done reading.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
I'm over the Eve Duncan series
Feb 1 2011
By bookaholic
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Format:Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed Iris Johansen's Eve Duncan thrillers for a long time. But then it just got to the point where I think to myself, how many serial killers can one woman go through. And it's bad enough that Eve gets her share but come on, Jane too. It's gotten beyond ridiculous. I really wanted to enjoy this book. I really would like to see that day that Eve finds her daughter's body. But I realized with this book, I just couldn't do it anymore. I didn't even make it 1/2 way through. I think it's time Johansen wound this series up and came up with something new. But then again, as long as she's making money off of it, I'm sure the series will continue. Can't exactly blame her. But I won't be recommending this book either.
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