- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Bethany House; 1 edition (July 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764206079
- ISBN-13: 978-0764206078
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.6 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #350,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ghost Town is the hottest amusement park in the country, offering state-of-the-art chills and thrills involving the paranormal. The park's main ride is a haunted mansion that promises an encounter with a real ghost.
When Maia Peters visits during her senior year of college, she's not expecting to be impressed. Maia grew up as the only child of a pair of world-renowned "ghost hunters," so the paranormal is nothing new. In fact, the ride feels pretty boring until the very end. There, a face appears from the mist. The face of Jordin Cole, a girl who disappeared from campus a year ago.
Convinced what she saw wasn't a hoax and desperate to find answers to Jordin's disappearance, Maia launches into a quest for answers. Joined by Jordin's boyfriend--a pastor's kid with very different ideas about the spirit realm--Maia finds herself in a struggle against forces she never expected to confront.
When Maia Peters visits during her senior year of college, she's not expecting to be impressed. Maia grew up as the only child of a pair of world-renowned "ghost hunters," so the paranormal is nothing new. In fact, the ride feels pretty boring until the very end. There, a face appears from the mist. The face of Jordin Cole, a girl who disappeared from campus a year ago.
Convinced what she saw wasn't a hoax and desperate to find answers to Jordin's disappearance, Maia launches into a quest for answers. Joined by Jordin's boyfriend--a pastor's kid with very different ideas about the spirit realm--Maia finds herself in a struggle against forces she never expected to confront.
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The Nightmare is Coming...
Ghost Town is the hottest amusement park in the country, but when Maia Peters visits, she's not expecting to be impressed. The daughter of two world-renowned "ghost hunters," she's grown up around the paranormal and to her most of the park is just Hollywood special effects. Until the very last attraction.
There, in a haunted house, a face appears from the mist. The face of Jordin Cole, a girl Maia knows. A girl, Maia discovers, who has gone missing.
Convinced what she saw wasn't a hoax and desperate to find Jordin, Maia launches into a quest for answers. Joined by Jordin's boyfriend--a pastor's kid with very different ideas about the paranormal--the two soon find themselves in a struggle on the edge of the spirit realm as dangerous forces try to keep the truth from emerging.
Ghost Town is the hottest amusement park in the country, but when Maia Peters visits, she's not expecting to be impressed. The daughter of two world-renowned "ghost hunters," she's grown up around the paranormal and to her most of the park is just Hollywood special effects. Until the very last attraction.
There, in a haunted house, a face appears from the mist. The face of Jordin Cole, a girl Maia knows. A girl, Maia discovers, who has gone missing.
Convinced what she saw wasn't a hoax and desperate to find Jordin, Maia launches into a quest for answers. Joined by Jordin's boyfriend--a pastor's kid with very different ideas about the paranormal--the two soon find themselves in a struggle on the edge of the spirit realm as dangerous forces try to keep the truth from emerging.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
The Nightmare Is Coming,
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This review is from: Nightmare (Paperback)
I'm a big Robin Parrish fan. He may in fact be my favorite Christian fiction author of the past few years so I was eagerly anticipating his latest novel Nightmare, a story that considers paranormal activity from a Christian perspective. As usual, the author's pacing is bang on, keeping me on the edge of my seat and making it almost impossible to put the book down. The chapter-by-chapter interplay between the present storyline and flashbacks leading up to the current crisis provides fantastic character development and also gives insight into "real" paranormal activity and locations as recorded throughout the years. That being said, I found the conclusion a bit too great of a stretch to be plausible and put the book down feeling a bit disappointed in this latest effort. I would still recommend Nightmare to any thriller/suspense fan but might suggest starting with another Parrish book before moving on to this one to avoid writing him off too quickly.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not What I Expected,
By Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Nightmare (Paperback)
Maia Peters has had an unusual upbringing. As the child of two prominent paranormal investigators her life has been filled with first-hand experiences of ghost-sightings, but she's hoping to put that behind her as she moves on with her chosen course of study in college. She is dragged back into familiar territory when a Jordin Cole, a wealthy student at her college enlists her help in exploring the paranormal for herself first-hand.
When Jordin appears to Maia as a spectre at a new amusement park, Maia realizes that something has gone dreadfully wrong and embarks on an investigation alongside Jordin's fiancé (and aspiring pastor) to discover Jordin's fate. Told in an alternating flashback manner, the search for Jordin is interspersed with Jordin and Maia's past adventures 'ghost-hunting'. In all honesty, the search for Jordin was more compelling than the ghost-hunting scenes, which tended to become repetitive after a while ' more of the same, more of the same. Robin Parrish writes in some of my target genres, so I was excited to see that his latest release ' Nightmare ' held potential to fall squarely within one of my top reading areas; Christian supernatural suspense. I've enjoyed some of Parrish's writing in the past (Offworld), and while I find his tendency to spin some pretty improbable conclusions to require a bit too much suspension of disbelief, I was looking forward to his latest read. Nightmare is a lightning fast read, it's written in very simple language (which I believe is written to mirror the thinking/speaking style of the main character Maia), but which also lacked descriptive depth due to its straightforward simplicity. This is the sort of story that keeps readers going with the promise of a mystery unfolding ' and there's certainly that in spades. I'm disappointed however that Maia's perception of the paranormal seems to trump that of a Christian worldview, hers is written much more strongly, and though she claims belief in God, we really don't see a lot of evidence of that in her life. Coming from a background in the occult, I tend to be wary of stories that glamorize communication with spirits, or that could develop a fascination with the subject. While I won't say that Parrish has gone that far, he's definitely treading on the line, and I'm definitely not comfortable with that. As a result, I won't be recommending Nightmare to anyone. There is far too much emphasis and fascination surrounding ghosts in our culture already. I was hoping that Parrish would come down with a decidedly more biblical point of view in this novel, but there's just too much room for distraction and being led astray within its pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars . . . The Killers Said It Best,
By Eric Wilson "novelist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nightmare (Paperback)
Robin Parrish is one of the most imaginative writers I know, particularly within the constraints of Christian fiction. From his Dominion Trilogy to "Offworld", he has shown an uncanny ability to make the unbelievable seem realistic, using tight prose and taut action scenes to speed readers toward often surprising endings. Never, though, have I been as unsure of his story's direction as in "Nightmare."
On the surface, this is a ghost story along the lines of the films "White Noise" and "The Haunting in Connecticut." Maia Peters is a college student with famous parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peters have a worldwide audience with their TV show that explores the paranormal, eschewing the hokey orbs and cheap thrills of typical ghost-hunters, going for more scientific and logical explorations of the unknown. Maia's celebrity status draws the interest of another student, rich and orphaned Jordin Cole. With Jordin's money and Maia's connections, they make a trek of well-known haunted sites in America, from Alcatraz to Gettysburg. They have some disturbing encounters, told with bravado and with cards held close to the chest by Mr. Parrish. I kept wondering where this story was going, and Jordin's motives remained mysterious for much of it. In the second half, Parrish provides more biblical ground and, ultimately, delivers a heart-pumping showdown between good and evil. He doesn't try to explain everything, which I appreciated. On the other hand, I would've liked a little more background on the power behind a certain glyph and cube. That said, Parrish offers up some unique and thought-provoking ideas here, all of which point to the true Author of Life while encouraging readers to live their lives to the fullest. His characters are flawed and intriguing, and the first-person narrative moves quickly. The rock group, The Killers, has a song that says, "I've got a soul, but I'm not a 'souldier'," and this story provides a twist to those lyrics. Once again, Robin Parrish proves he belongs in the ranks with Frank Peretti and Mike Dellosso, telling a creepy story with a powerful underlying purpose. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Theme That Glimpses Beyond the Mortal Realm,
By Joshua Olds - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nightmare (Paperback)
What would you do if you saw a ghost? Maia Peters, the daughter of famous TV-show paranormal investigators, might answer that question differently than most. But now she's in college and getting away from it all. Or so she thinks.
Jordin Cole is one of the richest people in the world. Her parents died when she was young, leaving her an inheritance that she could live on for the rest of her life. But not everything in her life is as happy as it should be and for deep, dark reasons known only to herself, Jordin wants to see a ghost. Jordin seeks out Maia and the adventure begins. Nightmare is the story of flashbacks that recount Jordin and Maia's paranormal adventures one year prior which give a foundation for the present storyline where Jordin's gone missing and her boyfriend, Derek, and Maia must find her. Far beyond just one missing person, Jordin and Derek stumble upon a shocking plot that could have earth shattering consequences. In Nightmare, Robin Parrish gives us a one of a kind tale of ghosts and ghost hunting. Going beyond the classic "Christian" conception that evidence of ghosts can be chalked up to demonic activity, Parrish plays a what-if game and treats the ghosts as if they are actually that. The result is a bold and unique story that is creepy, fun, and thought-provoking. Parrish's ghosts aren't the only ethereal things in Nightmare. His ability to create a creepy story with lifelike characters is out of this world and Nightmare's theme gives us a glimpse beyond the mortal realm as well. What happens when we die? Are ghosts real? Where is the soul within the human body? All of these questions in no way clutter up the story and instead drive it towards the exciting and completely unpredictable conclusion. The story is well-researched and despite its "out there" nature, comes across as chillingly plausible. There is one chapter where the characters encounter a demon that resides in an abandoned church that really stands out to me as exceptionally well written and realistic. In the end, I am sure that Parrish will take some criticism for this foray into "Christian paranormal fiction;" most folks who first branch out of the norm are. But just as Frank Peretti made it okay to write about demons, maybe Parrish will make it okay to talk about ghosts. One can only hope, because I personally want to see what other stories Parrish has to offer. This may have been my first Robin Parrish novel, but it will not be my last. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sleepless Nights Guaranteed,
By MasterAP - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nightmare (Paperback)
Robin Parrish delivers another ace with Nightmare.
I love how Parrish is not a one-hit wonder. Say you're into Koontz or Dekker; you're pretty much guaranteed a cookie-cutter story with some interesting twist. Not so with this guy. He gave us a superhero trilogy that reignited the passion for heroes. These were Relentless, Fearless and Merciless. Merciless has the best final battle story of anything I have ever read. Next we were given the NASA version of LOST with its mysterious disappearances and answers-that-led-to-questions in Offworld. For this latest outing, Parrish gives us a glimpse into paranormal activity: There's a new theme park called Ghost Town which promises to offer guests a real-life encounter with a ghost. Maia Peters, the daughter of ghost hunters, gives the theme park a try. While in a haunted house, she hears the voice of Jordin Cole - a friend who's been missing for a year. Nightmare is divided into two parts: you get the story of Maia and Jordin traveling the world, hunting ghosts, a year ago and you also follow Maia and Jordin's boyfriend as they attempt to find Jordin in the current day. Parrish keeps the mystery alive so that you'll be forced to read this book in one sitting. Featuring authentic haunted places as locations and believable paranormal encounters, a lack of sleep is almost guaranteed once you open the pages. Nightmare is the perfect companion to the movie, Paranormal Activity. This book was provided for review by Bethany House Publishing |
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