- Paperback
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers-Fiction; International Paper Edition edition (Dec 15 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1595540814
- ISBN-13: 978-1595540812
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Dekker's readers will recognize many of his mainstays: mysterious forces causing havoc, characters who may or may not be what they seem and open, faith-based questions about the very nature of reality. In this page-turner, the residents of Paradise, Colo. (a one-saloon town in the mountains), encounter Marsuvees Black, a purported preacher who claims God sent him to bring "grace and hope" to their town. Meanwhile, at a nearby nondenominational Christian monastery, monks fret over a rebellion among the gifted children in their care. Dekker (Thr3e; Blink) impressively paces the novel, maximizing suspense and intrigue by solving the novel's myriad mysteries at the exact point readers will likely be guessing at them. For example, it will dawn on readers by the middle of the story that a certain type of connection must exist between the monastery and the town. Dekker rewards that discovery by explaining the connection, but still leaves enough questions open to keep readers sleuthing to the end. While there are gory scenes and small problems with the story (especially the implausible, unethical circumstances under which the students at the monastery have been procured and studied), Dekker delivers his signature exploration of good and evil in the context of a genuine thriller that could further enlarge his already sizable audience. (Feb. 10)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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When a stranger named Marsuvees Black appears in Paradise, he brings with him a message of hope and love. Or is it death and hate? Perhaps neither - perhaps both. He seems to know too much about the town's many unspoken secrets, and he himself holds the greatest secret of them all. As black clouds and sandstorms envelop the town, it becomes almost impossible to get in or out. It quicky becomes apparent that Paradise is being isolated for a reason. But why?
Ted Dekker's latest adrenaline-laced thriller has been proclaimed as his most original, daring tale to date. A novel that will take you further than anything he's ever written. A novel that will leave you wanting more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Leave the lights on!,
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This review is from: Showdown: A Paradise Novel (Hardcover)
This was a thrilling, page turning read. You'll want to leave the lights on though, if you're reading late at night. Who knows how Dekker's mind works? He can create creepy scenes and characters that actually have spiritual parallels and meanings - like Marsuvius Black. My favourite Dekker book still is Thr3e, but if you're a fan, you need to read Showdown.
5.0 out of 5 stars
the addiction begins,
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This review is from: Showdown: A Paradise Novel (Paperback)
The first book I read was Three but it really didn't make Ted Dekker stand out as an author I should read more of. Then I read Showdown and I have been addicted ever since! His storytelling is enrapturing and his writing is like a cross between C.S. Lewis and Stephen King! Be prepared, you will not be able to walk away from his intertwining book series' after reading this book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of time - disappointment,
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This review is from: Showdown: A Paradise Novel (Paperback)
Too much cave time. Too many ugly worms. Very unbelievable. Sorry not my favourite by Ted
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