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Millennium Babe: The Prophecy

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This unusual book was a challenge for me to review, I found, so I decided to look at its elements separately and see how they add up.

THEME. Aside from being a rollicking read, MILLENNIUM BABE: THE PROPHECY is a deeply hopeful book. The world buys into a prophecy of peace and prosperity, and it's not giving away too much to say that in the end hope succeeds over cynicism. But along the way are obstacles common to all human enterprises: fear of the unknown and the insatiable appetite for power. Betty Dravis weaves this theme of hope through the book in a most satisfying manner. THEME: 5 STARS.

PLOT. A weatherman wigs out on live TV and delivers a prophecy about a baby who will bring peace and prosperity to the world -- how's that for an opening premise? And it only gets more exciting from there! David Wetterman's spectacular message about the first baby to be born in the new millennium takes the world by storm. Everyone wants a piece of the action, countries are in an uproar wanting to claim the baby as one of their own, and David's got a bulls-eye on his back as improbable villains try to take him down. Wetterman is an overnight sensation, inundated with movie deals and talk show appearances. He assumes the prophet persona, complete with flowing robes -- and with a disciple and constant companion, his director Bitsy Blodgett. The plot is complex, action-packed and tense with conflict, and doesn't give itself away too soon. Oh, and there's a love story in there too! The pacing is fine-tuned to keep you turning pages past your bedtime. You won't guess the ending, but you'll believe in it when it broadsides you. PLOT: 5 STARS.

SETTING. BABE is firmly rooted in its place and time: Silicon Valley in the run-up to the new age. I've never been to San Jose, Santa Cruz or Capitola, but these locations are so tightly woven into the plot that I'll half expect to look David Wetterman up if I ever go there. It adds to my enjoyment when a book's setting is revealed by the story elements rather than by descriptive text, and this is definitely one of Ms. Dravis' strongest skills. The reader is convinced that it couldn't possibly have happened anywhere other than in Silicon Valley. Very well done! SETTING: 5 STARS.

CHARACTERIZATION. You're going to love how well-expressed the characters are; you'll feel as if you know them from the beginning. They may not behave as you would (I HOPE that's true of the villains, in particular!) but the reader understands them. They are believable, grow throughout the story, and integrate smoothly with the plot. David and Bitsy's love story is developed with charm and style, and secondary characters Ellie and Andy Dunbar, young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, bring a flashy high-tech touch to the story. And oh! the baddies are so bad but so bumbling! CHARACTERIZATION: 5 STARS.

STYLE. Ms. Dravis' writing is consistent, breezy and satirical, serving the unusual plot and characters to perfection. The story is a little bit serious, a little bit scary, but entirely light-hearted. All the elements come together for a most satisfying read. STYLE: 5 STARS.

So what do we have? That would be -- 5 STARS AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. In fact you'll want to read anything you can get your hands on by Betty Dravis. Do it, have some fun!

What a wonderful idea this author had. It's the most creative idea I've read in a New Millennium book. This is one of those "sleeper" books that the world seems to be passing by. I hope it gets discovered soon. It's an excellent book, full of twists and turns ... and a surprise double ending that made my head swim.

Highly, highly, highly recommended. If you miss this one, you'll be missing the read of a lifetime.

This book is amazing. What an original idea this author had. I just adored that zany weatherman ... and his TV director, Bitsy Blodgett, was such a realistic character, I felt like I knew her.

All the characters in this book are believable. I loved the good ones and hated the bad guys. Now that's good writing when an author can bring out emotions in her readers.

This author has a knack for drama AND humor; a rare combination. But the best part was how Dravis tied everything together at the end. It was one of those double endings that really fooled me. This book screams for a sequel, and I hope this author finds time to do it. With another book out and a third coming soon, she must be very busy. I plan to follow her career very closely.

Don't miss the read of your life by passing this book up. It's fantastic!

Also recommended: anything by BETTY DRAVIS, DAN BROWN, VICTORIA TAYLOR-MURRAY, McKNIGHT'S MEMORY and HARD ROCK LOVERS by PAUL KYRIAZI, and all of DAVID MEADOWS's BOOKS

I thought this book was great! Great characters, exciting dialogue, and a plot that had me begging for more!

I just finished reading, "Millennium Babe: The Prophecy, by gifted writer, Betty Dravis, and all I can say is this is one extremely TALENTED writer! I was blown away by this story, literally!

This writer has her own unique voice with a masterful pen to be sure.

The characters are well-drafted, the dialogue believable with the perfect mix of suspense and humor, and the plot kept me content and rapidly turning the pages. I was sad when the story ended.

How lucky I feel to have discovered such a wonderful NEW writer!

I can hardly wait until her next book, "Toones Invade Silicon Valley," hits the bookshelves.

Take my word for it, this is one book you will not want to miss!

(Highly Recommended Book!)

Betty Dravis has written a story that has many interesting elements, including suspense and romance. It is a really suspenseful tale of scheming intrigue with a very original story premise. The plotline is interesting and unpredictable (what will happen to the Millennium Babe?), while the characters like Bitsy are people you like and care about. I look forward to the sequel!

Betty Dravis's book is a delightful tale. Within the battles for the "babe", we catch a glimpse of the human condition that so often prevails in our society--hysteria and fear of the unknown. What makes this story interesting and special is that Betty Dravis tells it with humor and a bit of sensitivity; and the characters themselves are caricatures, yet they are remarkably loveable and alive, and that is why it works.

--Carl Rafala
author of "Wildflower"

What a joy it was to read Betty Dravis' book, Millennium Babe: The Prophecy. The book is filled with unique characters from David Wetterman, who sets the stage for all the events to follow, to the boby guards and the fans. The author brings every character "alive". This is definitely a "must read". The book takes you through a series of twists and turns and keeps you guessing on what will happen next. Not only did I find myself wanting to know the end result about the new babe, but equally as intrigued with the "love story" the author so easily weaves into the story line for Bitsy and David. The surprise ending is spectacular and definitely leaves you wanting more!!! Bring on the sequel!!!

This book has exciting twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing till the very end. And just when you think it ends, the author throws a double ending in. Great!

What does the prophet predict for the first baby born in the new millennium? And how does that effect the world? Why does the U.S. President get involved? This book raises many questions, and answers all of them by book's end.

Reading this book is a delightful journey.