- Print on Demand (Paperback): 368 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers-Fiction; International Paper Edition edition (Oct 15 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1595542280
- ISBN-13: 978-1595542281
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.6 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 381 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #567,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
"We call you Saint."
The name ignited a light in Carl's mind. Saint. He'd been covertly recruited for Black Ops and given his life to the most brutal kind of training any man or woman could endure. He was here because he belonged here. To the X Group.
An assasin. The most effective killer in the world. And yet . . . Carl Strople struggles to retain fleeting memories that betray an even more ominous reality. He's been told part of the truth--but what's the rest?
Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new--for this he is grateful. But there are some things they can't take from him. The love of a woman, unbroken loyalties to his past, the need for survival.
From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, Saint takes you on a journey of betrayal in a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue, and one man's search for the truth. In the end, that truth will be his undoing.
About the Author
Ted Dekker is known for novels that combine adrenaline-laced stories with unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil. Ted lives in Austin with his wife LeeAnn and their four children.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Explosive!!,
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This review is from: Saint: A Paradise Novel (Hardcover)
The book begins with a bang - literally, in typical Dekker style. The first few chapters had me reading with one eye closed and questioning every reality. Not a story for the faint of heart, but the theme of the story was woven throughout it expertly. There were so many plot twists that I never knew what was coming next - awesome. I have not read "Showdown" by Dekker and understood the book without having read it, but wish I had known the two books were connected. There are characters/events from "Showdown" that play out in "Saint" and may add a richer context to the story.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read.,
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This review is from: Saint (Mass Market Paperback)
Great book! If you like the Bourne movies you will love this book, it's hard to put down.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (105 customer reviews) 26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
great build-up, bad climax,
By Ulysses Castillo "ulyssescastillo" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Saint: A Paradise Novel (Hardcover)
The beginning and middle of the book is very engaging. From the very beginning I was hooked. Many times I stayed up later than I planned so that I could read one more page. Alas, towards the end, it all fell apart. There is a whole lot schmaltzy "it's all about love" crap towards the end that is just horribly written (did someone else take up the pen?), and the actual last page left me thinking, "huh? that's the end??" It's as if Dekker either didn't plan the ending well, or ran out of time, or his editor butchered it, or he just couldn't find a better idea. If it weren't for the last 20 pages or so, I'd have given the book 5 stars.Although it makes references to previous books that I haven't read, it isn't necessary to have read them to enjoy this one. But, it still makes me want to go back and find those other books. 21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 1/2 Stars...With Ridiculous Ease,
By Eric Wilson "novelist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Saint: A Paradise Novel (Hardcover)
Dekker, in his trademark fashion, brings us another high-concept story set against a backdrop of spiritual questions. This time, the central theme is identity: Who are we? Why are we here? How do we discover and embrace our gifts?Before you think this is a thriller bogged down by overwrought philosophy (a mistake you wouldn't make if you've read Dekker's previous books), let me assure you that this book starts with a race against time and ends with a rockin' climax. Carl discovers he is one of the world's finest assassins, yet wonders what has brought him to this place. He gets hints along the way of something not quite right--mysteries of his past, and doubts about his future. The story leads Carl through a stripping of his identity to understand that which he has truly been called to do. As usual, Dekker paces his books with the ridiculous ease of a child prodigy at a chessboard. He moves his characters here, then there, for and against each other, never letting things idle too long in one place. Not that I'd mind a little more time with the characters. Dekker's books, though, are geared toward universal truths and plights common to everyone; in essence his characters and settings reflect a broad appeal that is no doubt a part of his success. While "Saint" is a standalone story, it grows from the foundations of his earlier book "Showdown," and seems poised to move right into his next, "Skin." With some obvious nods here to Stephen King's Dark Tower series, Dekker continues to create his own world within a world, one that is instantly recognizable and distinctly its own. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent but not on its own,
By J. Brewer "Pastor J" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Saint: A Paradise Novel (Hardcover)
I won't bother summarizing the novel as I'm sure the other reviews have done that. Saint is an amazing, fast paced adventure novel that is James Bond and faith with twists of mystery/suspense/romance/revenge. A real thriller in every sense of the word. The book is near impossible to put down and will leave wishing for more and praying that the movie is soon to follow.Having said this, I would caution you. If you are new to Ted Dekker, You may not want to start with "Saint". There are many allusions to previous works of Mr. Dekker, elements of the plot that are difficult to understand or less powerful if you have not read those works (specifically "Showdown" or the "Circle Trilogy"). At first I thought this to be cheap advertising of previous books but the further i got into the story I realized that there is a creative genious that is tying all of these stories together through truths and characters found there-in. Ted Dekker proves himself once again to be a phenomenal writer in "Saint" but it is a book that is most greatly appreciated if you have read previous works. Don't sit around. Go buy them. REad them, devour them, love them! You will be hooked. |
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