From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes an unforgettable love story that explores the deepest mysteries of all-those of the heart. As a science journalist with a regular column in Scientific American, Jeremy Marsh specializes in debunking the supernatural. A born skeptic, he travels to the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina determined to find the real cause behind the ghostly apparitions that appear in the town cemetary.What he doesn't plan on, however, is meeting and falling hopelessly in love with Lexie Darnell, granddaughter of the town psychic. Now, if the young lovers are to have any kind of future at all, Jeremy must make a difficult choice: return to the life he knows, or do something he's never done before-take a giant leap of faith. But his choice is only the beginning, for their story takes the most unlikely twist of all, one that will finally make Jeremy a TRUE BELIEVER.
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Charming, divorced Jeremy Marsh is a rising star. As a dashing, successful 37-year-old Manhattan science journalist, his skeptical scrutiny of ineffective antidepressants, cults and television clairvoyants has caught the eye of North Carolina restaurant owner Doris McClellan, who invites Jeremy to bucolic Boone Creek to scoop the story of eerie mystery lights appearing in an ancient cemetery. A diviner who can predict the sex of unborn babies, Doris suspects the lights are a ghostly curse. Her beautiful librarian granddaughter, Lexie Darnell, makes a lovely, if guarded, tour guide as Jeremy revs up his electromagnetic equipment for the ghost hunt. After witnessing the ethereal graveside lights, both grow closer, much to the chagrin of local deputy Rodney Hopper, who wants Lexie for himself. Guided by sage Doris and manipulated by meddling mayor Tom Gherkin, big-city Jeremy and smalltown Lexie find that trepidation about their differences somehow manages to bloom into love. Jeremy eventually uncovers the hidden truth behind the glowing graveyard fog and departs the lush gothic environs for New York. Can love bridge the gap? Sparks (The Wedding) delivers another shrink-wrapped, reliably uncomplicated romantic confection that's light as air, smooth as silk and gloriously sweet. Agent, Theresa Park. (One-day laydown Apr. 12)
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New York skeptic Jeremy Marsh makes his living exposing frauds in the articles he writes for Scientific American. His latest target is a famous psychic who claims to speak to the dead. The acclaim he receives for his expose places Jeremy in the public eye with an appearance on national television. Jeremy then travels to Boone Creek, North Carolina, to search for the truth behind the mysterious lights that appear in the local cemetery. The legend is that an old curse causes the spirits to wander, and now the town wants to capitalize on the phenomena to bring in badly needed tourist dollars. But Doris McClellan, the local psychic, wants the lights debunked, and asks Jeremy to investigate. What Jeremy doesn't count on is falling for Doris' granddaughter, Lexie, the town librarian. Lexie has had enough of smooth-talking city men, and shields her heart, but Jeremy keeps trying to penetrate her tough shell. Lexie never wants to leave Boone Creek, and she believes that Jeremy will never want to stay. Although Sparks' latest starts with great potential, the main characters feel cool and distant; it is the secondary characters who embody the warmth and verve that usually mark Sparks' best-sellers. Patty Engelmann
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THIS BOOK HAS GIVEN ME A FEW HOURS OF ENJOYMENT LIKE ALL THE OTHERS FROM THIS SAME AUTHOR. I ALSO ENJOY THE POCKET SIZE VERSION.
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Though it is the unusual departure from most of Sparks works, I was extremely impressed with this style of writing. Goes to show you that Mr. Sparks has many facets to his writing capabilities. 'True Believer' is no exception to the rule. If you want romance, then Sparks delivers it in all its glory!
Other Recommendations: The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk-Kidd and Fire In The Ice by Katlyn Stewart
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A fabulous novel that I had a hard time putting down. Of course I feel that way anout many of the works done by Nicholas Sparks. He is brilliant in his prose. I also enjoyed Fire In The Ice/Katlyn Stewart
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As good as all other Spark's books!
I had read all of Nicolas Spark's books except this one and At first sight, his follow-up. I don't like supernatural stuff and the fact the hero was a science journalist did not... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sourire
1.0 out of 5 stars
the worst Sparks I've read - time to quit this author
I've read numerous of Sparks' books as easy beach lit. I don't consider him to be great or fabulous, just easy to read and if you miss a few pages so what! Read more
Published on Mar 28 2007 by B. Legg
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good romance...not as good as the notebook though!
The female lead in this book annoyed me...but the story line was very interresting! I love anything mystical, and this had both a ghost story and a Psychic in it. Read more
Published on Dec 15 2005 by snuggybrinks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Non Fiction or Fiction
Mr Sparks has a way of capturing your attentiona nd holding it whether he writes fiction or non fiction. I especially love his romantic stories when they have no over kill. Read more
Published on Nov 9 2005
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing from this author
This book was definitely not up to par with Nicholas Sparks other books. I have read all the rest and this one wasn't even in the same class as the others, very disappointing. Read more
Published on Oct 21 2005 by TJ Smyth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
I got this book as a gift, and loved it from beginning to end. It had alot of the romance...not so good for most guys but girls love it!!! Read more
Published on Aug 18 2005 by Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crisp, Clear, and 5 Stars
"True Believer" earns Five Stars in my ratings book. The writing is crisp and clear. The characters are easily related to and easy to root for. Read more
Published on July 18 2005 by Charles Linsor
5.0 out of 5 stars
How Love Blooms
The charming story of how love can bloom - sometimes in the most exciting ways. The big city star and the small town girl. Read more
Published on July 12 2005 by Jenny Nordman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great solid book
TRUE BELIEVER is a really great book---you'll probably especially enjoy it on the beach this summer. Read more
Published on May 21 2005 by Sharon Massey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as Good as Others
I have read almost all of his books and so far this one was my least favorite. I found the first 1/2 of the book was rather boring. Read more
Published on May 12 2005
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