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Indelible
In a clash of light and darkness, can courage prevail?
Rescuing a toddler from the jaws of a mountain lion, Trevor MacDaniel, a high-country outfi tter, sets in motion events he can’t foresee. His act of bravery entwines his life with gifted sculptor Natalie Reeve—and attracts a grim admirer.
Trevor’s need to guard and protect is born of tragedy, prompting his decision to become a search and rescue volunteer. Natalie’s gift of sculpting comes from an unusual disability that seeks release through her creative hands. In each other they see strength and courage as they face an incomprehensible foe.
When a troubled soul views Trevor as archangel and adversary, Redford’s peaceful mountain community is threatened. Together with Police Chief Jonah Westfall, Trevor presses his limits to combat the menace who targets the most helpless and innocent.
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Rescuing a toddler from the jaws of a mountain lion, Trevor MacDaniel, a high-country outfi tter, sets in motion events he can’t foresee. His act of bravery entwines his life with gifted sculptor Natalie Reeve—and attracts a grim admirer.
Trevor’s need to guard and protect is born of tragedy, prompting his decision to become a search and rescue volunteer. Natalie’s gift of sculpting comes from an unusual disability that seeks release through her creative hands. In each other they see strength and courage as they face an incomprehensible foe.
When a troubled soul views Trevor as archangel and adversary, Redford’s peaceful mountain community is threatened. Together with Police Chief Jonah Westfall, Trevor presses his limits to combat the menace who targets the most helpless and innocent.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Kristen Heitzmann
46 books916 followersKristen Heitzmann is the award winning author of contemporary romantic suspense, psychological suspense, and historical series. An artist and musician, she'll also be found hiking the Rocky Mountain trails.
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January 27, 2018
I have read one other book by Kristen Heitzmann and really enjoyed it. Indelible was a great second one to read by her.
The story jumped around a little too much for me in spots, giving insight into a lesser character’s life that I don’t really think had anything to do with the main story. Not that it was a bad thing to get to know other characters, but I think it took attention away from the plot and left my mind scrambling in spots to keep everything straight.
I really enjoyed the poetic paragraphs before each new chapter coming from the ‘bad guy’ character in this story. It was dark and elegant and added to the thrilling aspect of this book.
Trevor and Natalie were both such intriguing characters. I especially enjoyed Natalie and getting to know her unique gift and what fueled her.
I look forward to reading another one of Kristen’s books when I get the chance!
The story jumped around a little too much for me in spots, giving insight into a lesser character’s life that I don’t really think had anything to do with the main story. Not that it was a bad thing to get to know other characters, but I think it took attention away from the plot and left my mind scrambling in spots to keep everything straight.
I really enjoyed the poetic paragraphs before each new chapter coming from the ‘bad guy’ character in this story. It was dark and elegant and added to the thrilling aspect of this book.
Trevor and Natalie were both such intriguing characters. I especially enjoyed Natalie and getting to know her unique gift and what fueled her.
I look forward to reading another one of Kristen’s books when I get the chance!
September 30, 2020
An insane thriller that shows just how boundless evil truly is.
February 15, 2021
Barely three stars. I've loved a few of KH's books but this one seemed a bit over the top. Too many characters with disabilities, not enough 'normal' people or relationships to balance it out. I loved the series with Morgan in it, especially The Still of Night.
I do appreciate Heitzmann's care for those outside the average 'normal' though.
I do appreciate Heitzmann's care for those outside the average 'normal' though.
August 25, 2011
I wanted to like Indelible, the thriller by Kristen Heitzmann. But in the end, the disjointed narration and over-developed characters prevented me from doing so.
Trevor, the former Olympic athlete with a painful past, and Natalie, the odd sculptor with an unusual ability, make an interesting pair. Trevor, especially, was a sympathetic and enigmatic character. But I quickly became overwhelmed by the sheer population of cute, quirky characters: the blind painter, Fleur, the OCD friend Miles, who is simultaneously fearful of and longing to touch the woman he loves, Natalie’s sister-in-law, Paige, who hates her for no apparent reason. Not every character can be remarkable, or you lose track and stop trying.
The other major detraction was the narrative style, switching constantly between the characters you know and a single-page interjections by a blatantly odd villain, whom you are obviously meant to find mysterious and troubled. Instead, he just comes off as heavy-handed and weird. You don’t understand why he’s obsessed, and worse, you don’t care.
Unfortunately, that was ultimately the conclusion I came to at the end of the book. Though I wanted to care about the story for Trevor’s sake, even his character couldn’t save it for me. The story just couldn’t focus long enough for me to get drawn in. It’s a tragedy, because I think with a few more edits, it could have really been something unique and interesting.
I received a review copy of Indelible free from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my review. This review reflects my true opinion of the book.
Trevor, the former Olympic athlete with a painful past, and Natalie, the odd sculptor with an unusual ability, make an interesting pair. Trevor, especially, was a sympathetic and enigmatic character. But I quickly became overwhelmed by the sheer population of cute, quirky characters: the blind painter, Fleur, the OCD friend Miles, who is simultaneously fearful of and longing to touch the woman he loves, Natalie’s sister-in-law, Paige, who hates her for no apparent reason. Not every character can be remarkable, or you lose track and stop trying.
The other major detraction was the narrative style, switching constantly between the characters you know and a single-page interjections by a blatantly odd villain, whom you are obviously meant to find mysterious and troubled. Instead, he just comes off as heavy-handed and weird. You don’t understand why he’s obsessed, and worse, you don’t care.
Unfortunately, that was ultimately the conclusion I came to at the end of the book. Though I wanted to care about the story for Trevor’s sake, even his character couldn’t save it for me. The story just couldn’t focus long enough for me to get drawn in. It’s a tragedy, because I think with a few more edits, it could have really been something unique and interesting.
I received a review copy of Indelible free from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my review. This review reflects my true opinion of the book.
February 3, 2018
Good read.....very intense....ending??
January 31, 2020
I have never come so close to not finishing a book!! I had to read some sentences repeatedly to understand and the story was very different. Not my cup of tea
April 17, 2012
Starting fast and continuing in the same manner, the book drew me in and kept me intrigued and reading until I finished it! My only problem with it was because it was a "galley edition" there were some issues with the format on my kindle, making it more difficult to read, but even that didn't detract from my enjoyment of this book.
Set in a beautiful mountain town, the hero, Trevor MacDaniel, a former skiing champion turned outdoor guide and part-time expert search and rescuer explodes onto the scene to rescue a young boy, Cody, from a mountain lion. The young boy is a son of a baseball hero, and the nephew of local artist, Natalie, who has just opened up a studio next to Trevor's outdoor shop.
As the relationship between Trevor and Natalie develops, we discover about their pasts and Natalie's special gift. She has an eidetic memory which means she remembers everything she sees in detail. Especially faces and their features. One of the ways she deals with this is by sculpting out people's faces so she can get them out of her system.
And then evil appears in their town, through a series of postcards addressed to Trevor of photos taken of children in life-threatening situations. As the story continues we are introduced to more and more interesting characters and all is threaded together to the story's dramatic climax...
I was enthralled not just by the story and the characters, but also by the tone of the writing itself. Upbeat, and compelling, I finished this book feeling uplifted and the rainy day blues were wiped away. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thriller, but also wants a read that is encouraging and inspiring... making you feel better for having read it... and wanting to be a better person yourself...
I received this book from bloggingforbooks.org, but this opinion is my own.
Set in a beautiful mountain town, the hero, Trevor MacDaniel, a former skiing champion turned outdoor guide and part-time expert search and rescuer explodes onto the scene to rescue a young boy, Cody, from a mountain lion. The young boy is a son of a baseball hero, and the nephew of local artist, Natalie, who has just opened up a studio next to Trevor's outdoor shop.
As the relationship between Trevor and Natalie develops, we discover about their pasts and Natalie's special gift. She has an eidetic memory which means she remembers everything she sees in detail. Especially faces and their features. One of the ways she deals with this is by sculpting out people's faces so she can get them out of her system.
And then evil appears in their town, through a series of postcards addressed to Trevor of photos taken of children in life-threatening situations. As the story continues we are introduced to more and more interesting characters and all is threaded together to the story's dramatic climax...
I was enthralled not just by the story and the characters, but also by the tone of the writing itself. Upbeat, and compelling, I finished this book feeling uplifted and the rainy day blues were wiped away. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good thriller, but also wants a read that is encouraging and inspiring... making you feel better for having read it... and wanting to be a better person yourself...
I received this book from bloggingforbooks.org, but this opinion is my own.
June 18, 2011
Wow. I’m still thinking about this book, wondering about it. The main characters were real and touchable, if that makes sense. The struggles were identifiable. Both Trevor and Natalie were great characters and I liked them.
The book starts off with a bang and really never lets up. It’s fast paced and has all the elements that I enjoy in a book. Tension, romance, mystery…
I admit to being a bit lost when it came to the “evil” and “darkness”. It was creepy, for sure, especially in the beginning. I’m not sure I completely got the connection from what I read throughout the book of the “darkness” and what it turned out to be in the end. In the beginning, the “darkness” says, “what use is darkness if not to try the light?” He sure didn’t come across in the beginning as a grim admirer. He came across as evil and possessed. Somewhere along the way it shifted to grim admirer, someone who was looking for help, but so much along the way gave you a totally different impression. It was sometimes confusing.
I really enjoyed the progression of the plot, the desire to know pushing me forward. I wanted to understand what was happening with the antagonist. I guess it was the ending that left me wondering. What happened to the dark being? How about the loss of the gift for the main character? Does she continue with her art?
There were so many characters in this book, and I think not having read the first book hindered me a bit in that area. I did get a feel for a previous story, but didn’t have that connection to those characters. I’d like to go back and read Indivisible. Overall, this was a good read. I enjoyed the writing style and the tension in the book.
I received this book courtesy of Blogging For Books for my honest review.
The book starts off with a bang and really never lets up. It’s fast paced and has all the elements that I enjoy in a book. Tension, romance, mystery…
I admit to being a bit lost when it came to the “evil” and “darkness”. It was creepy, for sure, especially in the beginning. I’m not sure I completely got the connection from what I read throughout the book of the “darkness” and what it turned out to be in the end. In the beginning, the “darkness” says, “what use is darkness if not to try the light?” He sure didn’t come across in the beginning as a grim admirer. He came across as evil and possessed. Somewhere along the way it shifted to grim admirer, someone who was looking for help, but so much along the way gave you a totally different impression. It was sometimes confusing.
I really enjoyed the progression of the plot, the desire to know pushing me forward. I wanted to understand what was happening with the antagonist. I guess it was the ending that left me wondering. What happened to the dark being? How about the loss of the gift for the main character? Does she continue with her art?
There were so many characters in this book, and I think not having read the first book hindered me a bit in that area. I did get a feel for a previous story, but didn’t have that connection to those characters. I’d like to go back and read Indivisible. Overall, this was a good read. I enjoyed the writing style and the tension in the book.
I received this book courtesy of Blogging For Books for my honest review.
April 14, 2013
I loved this book! Natalie Reeve's toddler nephew is grabbed by a mountain lion while hiking with her, her brother, and sister-in-law. Trevor McDaniel, a high-country outfitter who dabbles in search-and-rescue, happens to be on the mountain and rescues him. Trevor has a compulsion to rescue people due to a horrific accident from his past, and he's drawn to Natalie, a sculptor with eidetic memory who releases the images she sees into the clay.
Someone soon views Trevor as an archangel and nemesis. He starts receiving disturbing pictures of children in trouble and when children in his own community, along with Natalie, are threatened, they must work with the police chief to figure out who it is and how to stop them. There are also very interesting minor characters, especially Fleur, a blind woman who paints.
I loved the varied, flawed characters in this story and the different perspectives we're shown. There's so much emotion portrayed and I was fascinated by Natalie's eidetic memory, Fleur's life, Trevor's emotional baggage, even a minor character's struggle with germs and phobias. There was almost a poetic feel to the descriptions of scenery in the beautiful Colorado mountains and the sections that talked about the disturbed man felt very foreboding. This book is actually a sequel to Indivisible, which I wasn't aware of when listening, but I did feel that I should know who some of the characters were already. It worked very well as a stand-alone, but I can't wait to read the first one and get to know some of the other characters better. Kirsten Potter does an amazing...read the rest here: http://shopgirl152ny.blogspot.com/201...
Someone soon views Trevor as an archangel and nemesis. He starts receiving disturbing pictures of children in trouble and when children in his own community, along with Natalie, are threatened, they must work with the police chief to figure out who it is and how to stop them. There are also very interesting minor characters, especially Fleur, a blind woman who paints.
I loved the varied, flawed characters in this story and the different perspectives we're shown. There's so much emotion portrayed and I was fascinated by Natalie's eidetic memory, Fleur's life, Trevor's emotional baggage, even a minor character's struggle with germs and phobias. There was almost a poetic feel to the descriptions of scenery in the beautiful Colorado mountains and the sections that talked about the disturbed man felt very foreboding. This book is actually a sequel to Indivisible, which I wasn't aware of when listening, but I did feel that I should know who some of the characters were already. It worked very well as a stand-alone, but I can't wait to read the first one and get to know some of the other characters better. Kirsten Potter does an amazing...read the rest here: http://shopgirl152ny.blogspot.com/201...
July 24, 2012
Kristen Hietzmann is a suspense writer of the best kind. Her fast paced novels keep the reader on the edge of their seat from the first page until the last one. I read this one while on taking a road trip... it sure made the 19+ hour car ride much more pleasurable.
This novel comes after Indivisible, Although it probably adds depth to the story, I don't think it is necessary to read one before the other. However I will say I cant wait to read the first book and I suggest if you have the opportunity read them in order. The topics Kristen chooses to write about are not the normal everyday life type of topics, but yet they are still present and draw you in to the this could happen mind set.
The story line is unique and very well thought out. Taking two characters that have been injured in their own unique ways learn how to better understand themselves and each other. A woman with an eidetic memory who uses sculpting as her way to deal with the stress of having people’s images imprinted in her mind and a former Olympic skier with a hero complex and a stalker. The are both strong characters and yet vulnerable. The author takes great care to balance the two and give us a glimpse into the lives of these to complex people and their struggle to find a way through their struggles towards trust and love.
The story flows well, though fast, and the only thing I regret how fast I read it, you end the book wanting more. (The mark of a good book in my opinion.) She makes you feel as if you can see the scenes happening, and that you are right there. Not for the faint of heart and not an easy feel good cozy read.
This novel comes after Indivisible, Although it probably adds depth to the story, I don't think it is necessary to read one before the other. However I will say I cant wait to read the first book and I suggest if you have the opportunity read them in order. The topics Kristen chooses to write about are not the normal everyday life type of topics, but yet they are still present and draw you in to the this could happen mind set.
The story line is unique and very well thought out. Taking two characters that have been injured in their own unique ways learn how to better understand themselves and each other. A woman with an eidetic memory who uses sculpting as her way to deal with the stress of having people’s images imprinted in her mind and a former Olympic skier with a hero complex and a stalker. The are both strong characters and yet vulnerable. The author takes great care to balance the two and give us a glimpse into the lives of these to complex people and their struggle to find a way through their struggles towards trust and love.
The story flows well, though fast, and the only thing I regret how fast I read it, you end the book wanting more. (The mark of a good book in my opinion.) She makes you feel as if you can see the scenes happening, and that you are right there. Not for the faint of heart and not an easy feel good cozy read.
November 7, 2012
I think this might possibly have been the most moving book I've read this year. I couldn't put it down. The insight into humanity and who we are as individuals was very well done, but the use of Natalie's illness was brilliant. The inability to forget, not just an event, but every detail and micro expression. Emotions, in essence freezing as indelible images on her mind, blocking all but the insight she's been shown to the inner soul. Although a painful condition, she's used her sculpting to deal with it and create beauty. What has seemed like a curse to Natalie, may be more of a gift than she's ever realized.
There's definitely romance in the air for several couples, and the nail biting anticipation to discover who the creepy guy is that's photographing children in dangerous situations is suspense done right. But it's more than just a romance or a suspense, it's a love story. An example of an all encompasing love that looks beyond the pain, cracks and ugly to see what God really intended. Beautifully written. I can't recommend it enough.
And if you worry about sleeping at night, be sure to read it early in the day before it gets dark. :)
There's definitely romance in the air for several couples, and the nail biting anticipation to discover who the creepy guy is that's photographing children in dangerous situations is suspense done right. But it's more than just a romance or a suspense, it's a love story. An example of an all encompasing love that looks beyond the pain, cracks and ugly to see what God really intended. Beautifully written. I can't recommend it enough.
And if you worry about sleeping at night, be sure to read it early in the day before it gets dark. :)
May 2, 2012
Trevor MacDaniel is an outfitter and part of a rescue team in Colorado. During a daring rescue, Trevor saves a young boy from a mountain lion. Through this he gets to know the boy’s aunt, Natalie Reeve, who is an extremely gifted sculptor. They begin a relationship, and Trevor starts receiving chilling photographs from an anonymous source. A he tries to track down the culprit; he begins to wonder if the people he loves are in danger.
This is a very enjoyable follow-up novel to Kristen Heitzmann’s last book, Indivisible. It drew me in right from the start and kept me wondering what was going on. Heitzmann does a great job developing new characters in this book as well as adding more to previously known characters. There are times that her prose tends to be a tad confusing as events sometimes rush together. Overall, I really liked this book and I hope that she writes more books with these characters. Recommended
This is a very enjoyable follow-up novel to Kristen Heitzmann’s last book, Indivisible. It drew me in right from the start and kept me wondering what was going on. Heitzmann does a great job developing new characters in this book as well as adding more to previously known characters. There are times that her prose tends to be a tad confusing as events sometimes rush together. Overall, I really liked this book and I hope that she writes more books with these characters. Recommended
March 15, 2013
I've read all of Kristen Heitzmann's books and this series is unlike any of the others. It has an eerie quality to it. In fact I would call this a 'romance with a touch of thriller.' I think it was excellently written and the ending wasn't what I expected (at least not until the last few chapters).
A negative reviewer said that she thought there were too many characters and sub plots. I didn't find that to be a problem. I thought it only added more interest, complexity and reality to the story.
However, I much prefer Kristen's other books. I'm not really into romantic suspense thrillers. I would really like to see her write another historical romance series. Most likely there will be another book to this series and yes, I will read it but after that I will be waiting with bated breath to see what comes next. Think historical romance Kristen!!!
A negative reviewer said that she thought there were too many characters and sub plots. I didn't find that to be a problem. I thought it only added more interest, complexity and reality to the story.
However, I much prefer Kristen's other books. I'm not really into romantic suspense thrillers. I would really like to see her write another historical romance series. Most likely there will be another book to this series and yes, I will read it but after that I will be waiting with bated breath to see what comes next. Think historical romance Kristen!!!
July 7, 2012
Indelible is the second book by Kristen Heitzmann that I have read (the other was Freefall) even though I mainly read Historical Fiction I do enjoy reading suspense/mystery stories from time to time.
This story was riveting, hooking me from the first sentence. When I put the book down the story was always in the back of my mind; I couldn’t let the story go, and kept wondering what would happen next.
I definitely will read more books by Kristen Heitzmann, and I recommend the book, too.
Indelible is a sequel to Indivisible, which I would like to purchase.
**Indelible by Kristen Heitzmann was provided for me free by Multnomah Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
This story was riveting, hooking me from the first sentence. When I put the book down the story was always in the back of my mind; I couldn’t let the story go, and kept wondering what would happen next.
I definitely will read more books by Kristen Heitzmann, and I recommend the book, too.
Indelible is a sequel to Indivisible, which I would like to purchase.
**Indelible by Kristen Heitzmann was provided for me free by Multnomah Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
December 5, 2013
Heitzmann's writing is magic. She one of the best wordsmiths I've ever read, and she's not too shabby with the characters either. I totally admire her ability to create unique characters, in the same vein, over and over again, which, in turn, allows her to create interesting worlds for those characters to interact in. This time she gives us a woman with an eidetic memory and a Olympic skier. Tension in the climax slackens a bit, but the overall affect is a joy to read, as always.
January 28, 2013
Kristin Heitzmann is an author I always enjoy. This story had great characters and an intriguing storyline that was suspenseful and intriguing. I love that she writes with a wider vocabulary than most popular authors and I really fell into the story--feeling the fear, sadness, and hope along with her characters. There were a few allusions to the backstory of the town that left me a little confused but other than that, a great read!
March 5, 2013
This was a great sequel to "Indivisible". Kristen does a great job creating a new story line, while still revisiting familiar characters. In this story we meet Trevor, a former gold medalist and Natalie, who has a rare condition. The two are drawn together through a tragedy centered around Natalie's family that starts the book out with a bang and keeps you turning the pages.
July 22, 2012
Love this author and the characters she creates. I hope to see more of these guys in another book.
December 1, 2013
Lots of different characters some with challenges in everyday life. There are some scary parts to this book, so if you live alone don't read it at nite :-)
January 13, 2013
Amazing book. Heitzmann is quickly becoming my favorite Christian fiction (suspense) author.
February 21, 2013
Made me laugh out loud more than once. I found the characters to be winsome and extremely interesting.
April 7, 2013
Fascinating book, but the ending left me wanting a lot more.
July 31, 2014
This was a really good book. I hurried through it and am going to read it again to catch some details I missed. Good mystery and confusion in the romance dept. I highly recommend it.
January 5, 2020
Though the book started out with a "drop you into the action" scene, it didn't grab me right away and pull me in. It took me a while to start caring about the characters and what happened to them.
WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS--read at your own discretion.
I liked that we had flawed characters--some with flaws we and others could see and some with flaws that are more internal. It was also nice to see the characters confront some of their flaws and fears.
I do wonder if the author intended that all "artistic" characters had some disability? Natalie has an eidetic memory and she's used sculpting as a way to cope with her problem of faces getting stuck in her memory. Fleur is blind but paints. And Natalie seems to lose her sculpting ability once she loses the eidetic memory feature.
I liked that the town seems to look out for Fleur and adapt to her--saying hello to her as they approach or she approaches, for example. I like Piper and Fleur as roommates and I like that Piper is able to see below the idiosyncrasies of Miles and Natalie to what lies beneath.
Though it is never directly stated that any of the characters are Christian, Natalie and Aaron both seem to be--or at least believe in the power of prayer. Trevor tells Aaron that he's undecided, yet Aaron seems to have no problem with Trevor hanging with Natalie despite that difference. (To be fair to Aaron, he's dealing with a very ill wife and rehabbing from a leg injury himself as well as trying to be a father to his now one-armed son. We do see Trevor starting to change but in my mind, it's too soon to know if that change will "stick".
I like Whit's and Sara's loyalty to Trevor. It bothers me that Sara still seems hung up on Trevor even though she's married to Whit and the mother of his child. Even Whit seems to feel Sara is with him because Trevor came as a package deal. We don't see enough to know whether Sara reacts this way to all his dates or if it's just because his relationship with Natalie seems different. (It seems prior to Natalie, Trevor pretty much stuck to surface dating--people he wasn't really interested in being with long-term.) I hope that her behavior was out of concern for Trevor--both that he not hurt Natalie and that he not be hurt by a relationship--rather than out of jealousy or out of fear that if Trevor had a steady relationship, she would not be important to him anymore.
Though I don't like that the little boy lost his arm, I like that he adapts quickly, taking it in stride and not seeing it as a handicap. He wants to climb walls, run, etc. just like all other little boys.
I guessed that the quotes in the intervening pages between chapters were from "Paradise Lost" even before that was revealed. I didn't quite understand the motivation of that character though. I guess he wanted to pass what he felt was his mission on to someone he felt would continue it in a better way than he could. But it was a bit disturbing.
WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS--read at your own discretion.
I liked that we had flawed characters--some with flaws we and others could see and some with flaws that are more internal. It was also nice to see the characters confront some of their flaws and fears.
I do wonder if the author intended that all "artistic" characters had some disability? Natalie has an eidetic memory and she's used sculpting as a way to cope with her problem of faces getting stuck in her memory. Fleur is blind but paints. And Natalie seems to lose her sculpting ability once she loses the eidetic memory feature.
I liked that the town seems to look out for Fleur and adapt to her--saying hello to her as they approach or she approaches, for example. I like Piper and Fleur as roommates and I like that Piper is able to see below the idiosyncrasies of Miles and Natalie to what lies beneath.
Though it is never directly stated that any of the characters are Christian, Natalie and Aaron both seem to be--or at least believe in the power of prayer. Trevor tells Aaron that he's undecided, yet Aaron seems to have no problem with Trevor hanging with Natalie despite that difference. (To be fair to Aaron, he's dealing with a very ill wife and rehabbing from a leg injury himself as well as trying to be a father to his now one-armed son. We do see Trevor starting to change but in my mind, it's too soon to know if that change will "stick".
I like Whit's and Sara's loyalty to Trevor. It bothers me that Sara still seems hung up on Trevor even though she's married to Whit and the mother of his child. Even Whit seems to feel Sara is with him because Trevor came as a package deal. We don't see enough to know whether Sara reacts this way to all his dates or if it's just because his relationship with Natalie seems different. (It seems prior to Natalie, Trevor pretty much stuck to surface dating--people he wasn't really interested in being with long-term.) I hope that her behavior was out of concern for Trevor--both that he not hurt Natalie and that he not be hurt by a relationship--rather than out of jealousy or out of fear that if Trevor had a steady relationship, she would not be important to him anymore.
Though I don't like that the little boy lost his arm, I like that he adapts quickly, taking it in stride and not seeing it as a handicap. He wants to climb walls, run, etc. just like all other little boys.
I guessed that the quotes in the intervening pages between chapters were from "Paradise Lost" even before that was revealed. I didn't quite understand the motivation of that character though. I guess he wanted to pass what he felt was his mission on to someone he felt would continue it in a better way than he could. But it was a bit disturbing.
October 30, 2018
Dit was opnieuw een mooi boek van Kristen Heitzmann! Het treft mij altijd hoe goed deze boeken vertaald worden naar het Nederlands, het mysterie en het spel met woorden blijft behouden.
Onuitwisbaar is een prachtig boek met diepgaande personage-ontwikkelingen en dialogen. Het gaat vooral om gevoelens, geloof en het verwerken van trauma's. Als een rode draad weeft zich in dit boek het verhaal van de misdadiger, waardoor de spanning van de lezer goed wordt vastgehouden.
Het enige nadeel aan dit boek vind ik, wat ik ook al in een ander review las, dat vrijwel alle personages heel bijzonder zijn en iets hebben meegemaakt waardoor zij op mentaal vlak net wat anders zijn dan 'de gemiddelde' persoon. Het is net iets te toevallig dat al deze bijzondere mensen bij elkaar samen komen en in hetzelfde dorp wonen.
Tegelijkertijd is het wellicht zo dat de mensen om ons heen meer littekens en wonden met zich meedragen dan wij op het oog zien. Dus wellicht wijkt een dergelijk verhaal als dit minder ver af van de realiteit dan ik denk.
Onuitwisbaar is een prachtig boek met diepgaande personage-ontwikkelingen en dialogen. Het gaat vooral om gevoelens, geloof en het verwerken van trauma's. Als een rode draad weeft zich in dit boek het verhaal van de misdadiger, waardoor de spanning van de lezer goed wordt vastgehouden.
Het enige nadeel aan dit boek vind ik, wat ik ook al in een ander review las, dat vrijwel alle personages heel bijzonder zijn en iets hebben meegemaakt waardoor zij op mentaal vlak net wat anders zijn dan 'de gemiddelde' persoon. Het is net iets te toevallig dat al deze bijzondere mensen bij elkaar samen komen en in hetzelfde dorp wonen.
Tegelijkertijd is het wellicht zo dat de mensen om ons heen meer littekens en wonden met zich meedragen dan wij op het oog zien. Dus wellicht wijkt een dergelijk verhaal als dit minder ver af van de realiteit dan ik denk.
January 22, 2024
Creepy and unsatisfying (2 stars)
This is the first book I've read by this Christian author, and I think it will be the last. The cast of quirky characters is too large, and just gets confusing at times. The two main characters are both somewhat weird: adventurer Trevor MacDaniel has a mysterious past, and sculptor Natalie has a weird gift that enables her to make sculptors of people she's seen only once, in a way that somehow bares their soul. Sounds weird yet? Add to that some creepy and creepy stalker who dresses like a winged bat, and you get the feel of a horror novel. At times this troubled character’s inner monologue is incomprensible. Come to think of it, Heitzmann's writing style often uses sentence fragments, and doesn't flow smoothly; this is also just a hard book to read at speed. The romance seemed forced. And the Christian elements also seem almost non-existent. And parts of it seem dark, disturbing, and plain creepy. Meh, and just disappointing all round.
This is the first book I've read by this Christian author, and I think it will be the last. The cast of quirky characters is too large, and just gets confusing at times. The two main characters are both somewhat weird: adventurer Trevor MacDaniel has a mysterious past, and sculptor Natalie has a weird gift that enables her to make sculptors of people she's seen only once, in a way that somehow bares their soul. Sounds weird yet? Add to that some creepy and creepy stalker who dresses like a winged bat, and you get the feel of a horror novel. At times this troubled character’s inner monologue is incomprensible. Come to think of it, Heitzmann's writing style often uses sentence fragments, and doesn't flow smoothly; this is also just a hard book to read at speed. The romance seemed forced. And the Christian elements also seem almost non-existent. And parts of it seem dark, disturbing, and plain creepy. Meh, and just disappointing all round.
September 25, 2017
While I enjoyed 'Indelible', I could have enjoyed it more, for sure. I felt Trevor and Natalie's relationship was just getting started when some circumstances kinda seemed to just...halt it.
Also, the villain's little plotting sessions were just...weird. In the end, I didn't even really understand what happened to him.
So, while I loved Natalie and Trevor as characters, I felt things were cut short by circumstances and by adding almost seemingly 'filler' characters to stall their relationship. So it was a good book, but it just didn't seem to go the distance I was expecting.
Also, the villain's little plotting sessions were just...weird. In the end, I didn't even really understand what happened to him.
So, while I loved Natalie and Trevor as characters, I felt things were cut short by circumstances and by adding almost seemingly 'filler' characters to stall their relationship. So it was a good book, but it just didn't seem to go the distance I was expecting.
April 24, 2023
Suspenseful redemption
I like how Heitzmann takes flawed people and makes them compassionate, with deep feelings , real issues of life and gives them value, gifts unrealized and not recognized by themselves, and redeemable. Taking Travis and making him an angel, he didn't recognize himself as that, thought of himself as flawed and even broken, but he saw need and acted with our thoughts of his own safety. She turns evil into misdirection and redeemable people. Thanks for the stories that challenge our imagination and help us to look for people's redeeming qualities.
I like how Heitzmann takes flawed people and makes them compassionate, with deep feelings , real issues of life and gives them value, gifts unrealized and not recognized by themselves, and redeemable. Taking Travis and making him an angel, he didn't recognize himself as that, thought of himself as flawed and even broken, but he saw need and acted with our thoughts of his own safety. She turns evil into misdirection and redeemable people. Thanks for the stories that challenge our imagination and help us to look for people's redeeming qualities.
March 6, 2018
totally intriguing yet it made me nervous that it would end in gore, horror, and nightmares. but this artist of an author made it beautifully end in relief and hope. and potential. it was uplifting and eye opening. delving into so many minds. it made all of our handicaps open. genius, brilliant minds in all their imperfect glory. fascinating, even days after I finished.
August 28, 2017
There should be a rule that doesn't allow multiple books to be named exactly the same to prevent squirrelly readers like me from reading the wrong book. Oh well, it was actually a good story, full of quirky small characters.
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