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44: Book Three
Two years ago Abby Craig died in the dark waters of a mountain lake. And then forty-four minutes later, she miraculously came back to life. Dr. Nathaniel Mortimer is sure he was the one who saved her that day. But there is still much he doesn’t understand. After being away, he has returned and will stop at nothing to get his answers. Now Abby must find a way off her prison island or risk discovering what lies on the other side of those forty-four minutes. Because Mortimer eventually comes to believe that there’s only one thing he needs to complete his investigation… Her life. PRAISE FOR 44... ***** A FANTASTIC novel! 44 was just about impossible to put down once I started. From the very beginning, there was an air of mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat… I highly recommend this fantastic novel! The Caffeinated Diva ***** Everything from the setting, to the time frame, to the characters, was beautifully developed. This book is truly a gem and I highly recommend it. It literally took my breath away. Avery’s Book Review ***** Sinclair sucked me in like a vacuum cleaner sucks up dirt. She brings mystery, love, and friendship to the book and weaves a lovely tale. Just Another Book Addict ***** IMPRESSIVE! 44 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and will take readers by storm. With so much information in such a small book it will impress readers to the detail and depth in so few pages. The conclusion will take your breath away. Don’t miss you chance to check out this amazing story. The Book Whisperer ***** Fantastic, edge of your seat thriller. A MUST READ! It twists you about and as soon as you think you have it all figured out, throws you for the final loop with an ending that will break the hardest heart. Wormhole
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2012
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Jools Sinclair
33 books134 followersJools Sinclair lives and writes in the in-between world of Bend, Oregon, where sunlight kisses snow, mountains reach for the desert, and long summer days cascade into night. She watches it all, perched atop her butte, with her giant orange cat.
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March 8, 2012
Egads...if I were kidnapped by a guy that I knew was a murderer, and that his main goal was to kill me again, I don't think I'd be having dinner with him (while I am his captive) or having polite nightly tête-à-têtes. Or having discussions with him about how he's developing romantic feelings about me.
There was absolutely no sense of urgency in this book. No sense of "I must escape now! I must get away from these psychos while I can, at any cost." While our intrepid little heroine, Abby, does manage to escape twice, I (as the reader) didn't really feel like a) she was going to get very far and b) didn't really feel that she really wanted to leave. If I were in her shoes, I would spend every waking moment thinking of ways to escape, of how to make contact with the outside world. I certainly wouldn't spend my time learning how to make risotto, watch hours upon hours of TV, play video games, etc. A little rain won't deter me. And I would most certainly not be quite as civil as she was with my kidnapper. Every ounce of hatred and fear and loathing I had for him would be oozing from me. He would know, unequivocally, that there was no way in hell I would ever consider having any kind of relationship with him, romantic or otherwise. He would know that I abhorred him.
Don't get me wrong. This wasn't Stockholm syndrome light. Not once did Abby identify with her kidnappers or justify what they were doing. But she empathized with him towards the end. While he wanted Abby to be part of their plans and accept her role in it (even accept her torture sessions openly), I was glad when Sinclair didn't actually go there, because she could've. Abby was such a passive kidnapping victim that it was so odd that she never railed against her captors or seemed psychologically traumatized by her experience. It all seemed so...derived. That's it --- it was very contrived and derivative. And ultimately frustrating.
Oh...and what happened to the tracker in her arm? Hmmm...will Book 4 be The Mystery of the Mysterious Missing Tracker?
*sigh*
Still, I read the whole thing. Cover to cover. And I will do so with the fourth book, whenever it comes out. I'm too far in it now not to finish the series. I just hope it ends soon.
There was absolutely no sense of urgency in this book. No sense of "I must escape now! I must get away from these psychos while I can, at any cost." While our intrepid little heroine, Abby, does manage to escape twice, I (as the reader) didn't really feel like a) she was going to get very far and b) didn't really feel that she really wanted to leave. If I were in her shoes, I would spend every waking moment thinking of ways to escape, of how to make contact with the outside world. I certainly wouldn't spend my time learning how to make risotto, watch hours upon hours of TV, play video games, etc. A little rain won't deter me. And I would most certainly not be quite as civil as she was with my kidnapper. Every ounce of hatred and fear and loathing I had for him would be oozing from me. He would know, unequivocally, that there was no way in hell I would ever consider having any kind of relationship with him, romantic or otherwise. He would know that I abhorred him.
Don't get me wrong. This wasn't Stockholm syndrome light. Not once did Abby identify with her kidnappers or justify what they were doing. But she empathized with him towards the end. While he wanted Abby to be part of their plans and accept her role in it (even accept her torture sessions openly), I was glad when Sinclair didn't actually go there, because she could've. Abby was such a passive kidnapping victim that it was so odd that she never railed against her captors or seemed psychologically traumatized by her experience. It all seemed so...derived. That's it --- it was very contrived and derivative. And ultimately frustrating.
Oh...and what happened to the tracker in her arm? Hmmm...will Book 4 be The Mystery of the Mysterious Missing Tracker?
*sigh*
Still, I read the whole thing. Cover to cover. And I will do so with the fourth book, whenever it comes out. I'm too far in it now not to finish the series. I just hope it ends soon.
January 18, 2013
A couple of days ago I finished my third book for this year in English without using a dictionary.
It's the sequel to my last book that I read. It's getting more thrilling, and in this book the murder's past became apparent. All mysteries related to the first book and second book started linking.
Although all mysteries seemed to be solved in this book, some new mysteries came up.
I'm looking forward to the forth book, fifth book and sixth book.
It's the sequel to my last book that I read. It's getting more thrilling, and in this book the murder's past became apparent. All mysteries related to the first book and second book started linking.
Although all mysteries seemed to be solved in this book, some new mysteries came up.
I'm looking forward to the forth book, fifth book and sixth book.
December 4, 2012
They get better and better. I read most of this while on the recumbent bike at the gym. I would have read longer but a lady was giving me the evil eye to get off the bike... or perhaps it was a ghost. Hmmm
February 18, 2012
I can't believe there's going to be a book 4! It's so hard to wait!
October 12, 2021
Love this series and the author continues each time to deliver a great read...thankfully the 3rd instalment delivers another exciting, well thought out and brilliant book that I simply love. Another great book well worth checking out.
September 8, 2017
I love this series. My emotions are all over the place with this series. I will not stop until I have read everyone one of these books but will be sad when it’s over.
October 23, 2016
My Overall Thoughts
Sinclair does a really great job of recapping what has happened in other books without making it seem like a summary. Which is really nice because I tend to read these books really far apart from each other, so the refresher helps a lot. The whole book Abby was in an extremely weird and unsettling situation. In fact, I found some parts of the book a little hard to believe. But in spite of that, the story line completely reeled me in. It was a short (197 pages) and good read– just like all the others I finished reading it in 2 days. I like reading these books in between really long ones. These books you definitely have to read in order or you will not understand a darn thing thats going on. So don’t hesitate to pick up this book for quick read! I know the Kindle edition on Amazon is super cheap (like $3).
Pros
I’m going to start this section by talking about Jesse because he has honestly been my favorite part of the series since book 1. I was so excited when Jesse showed back up in the story and in a more permanent way, but I’m still trying to figure him out. I feel like there’s something he is keeping from Abby, but I’m not sure why. I seriously loved the role that Jesse played in this book. I wasn’t expecting it, but it makes total sense and I don’t think the book would have been as good had he not played the role he did. Sinclair did an amazing job with that!
I can’t write a review about this book without talking about Nathaniel! He is a very crucial part of the story. It was nice to finally get a little insight into who Nathaniel is what makes him HIM. The more you learn about him you can’t help but feel a little bit bad from him— despite everything he has done. I also have to praise Sinclair for the way she made Nathaniel seem more like a human by pointing out the similarities between him and Abby. It’s very different that how he is portrayed in all the other books. I also feel like it’s a little weird that I find what Nathaniel is doing completely intriguing. I understand why it’s horrible and I’m glad I’m not in the position because I think I would be a little more willing to help than Abby is.
“The killer sitting opposite me wasn’t just a monster anymore, a cut out caricature. He was someone who had once been touched by love. And destroyed by it.”
I also really liked the cliffhanger she left. It leaves you wondering if there will be another book or not because the way it ends, it could end for good but there’s also the possibility there for another book. Luckily for me, I reading the series after all 13 books have been published. So I already know there’s another book. (plus a couple more
Sinclair does a really great job of recapping what has happened in other books without making it seem like a summary. Which is really nice because I tend to read these books really far apart from each other, so the refresher helps a lot. The whole book Abby was in an extremely weird and unsettling situation. In fact, I found some parts of the book a little hard to believe. But in spite of that, the story line completely reeled me in. It was a short (197 pages) and good read– just like all the others I finished reading it in 2 days. I like reading these books in between really long ones. These books you definitely have to read in order or you will not understand a darn thing thats going on. So don’t hesitate to pick up this book for quick read! I know the Kindle edition on Amazon is super cheap (like $3).
Pros
I’m going to start this section by talking about Jesse because he has honestly been my favorite part of the series since book 1. I was so excited when Jesse showed back up in the story and in a more permanent way, but I’m still trying to figure him out. I feel like there’s something he is keeping from Abby, but I’m not sure why. I seriously loved the role that Jesse played in this book. I wasn’t expecting it, but it makes total sense and I don’t think the book would have been as good had he not played the role he did. Sinclair did an amazing job with that!
I can’t write a review about this book without talking about Nathaniel! He is a very crucial part of the story. It was nice to finally get a little insight into who Nathaniel is what makes him HIM. The more you learn about him you can’t help but feel a little bit bad from him— despite everything he has done. I also have to praise Sinclair for the way she made Nathaniel seem more like a human by pointing out the similarities between him and Abby. It’s very different that how he is portrayed in all the other books. I also feel like it’s a little weird that I find what Nathaniel is doing completely intriguing. I understand why it’s horrible and I’m glad I’m not in the position because I think I would be a little more willing to help than Abby is.
“The killer sitting opposite me wasn’t just a monster anymore, a cut out caricature. He was someone who had once been touched by love. And destroyed by it.”
I also really liked the cliffhanger she left. It leaves you wondering if there will be another book or not because the way it ends, it could end for good but there’s also the possibility there for another book. Luckily for me, I reading the series after all 13 books have been published. So I already know there’s another book. (plus a couple more
February 25, 2012
After reading the first two, I anxiously awaited the release of Book 3. I really enjoyed the first two books and was so disappointed in this third. The first 80% of the book dragged on and on. The pace and the plot picked up the last 20% of the book, but the plot was weak and the newer characters were underdeveloped. I cared about the characters introduced in the first two books, but, with the exception of Abby, they were barely present. The love Dr. Mortimor has for Abby is unbelievable. Someone who experiences a great love, doesn't just fall for someone else whom he barely knows and based solely on a science experiment. That whole story line made no sense to me and almost prompted me to stop reading. The ending was very satisfying. So satisfying that I have no desire to read Book 4 when it comes out. I know where the story line is heading, and those characters were so underdeveloped in this book, that I just don't care enough to read on. It's almost as if this book had a certain page requirement and the third and fourth books were squeaked out to fulfill a contract, which is so unfortunate, b/c there was so much potential.
August 27, 2012
This book was ok. After the dull and dreary second book, I had taken a hiatus from reading the series. I had read positive reviews for the fourth book and figured that since I wanted to read it, I should probably read the third book that I had been dreading.
The book was good and simply because it had little to do with her personal romantic relationships. There was excitement and a little desperation felt as Abby tried to figure out a way to get off of the island. I wasn't too thrilled that the psycho Dr. Mortimer was the archvillain but alas, it wasn't too bad. Then again, maybe it was because I came in with such low expectations.
After reading it, I was engaged and proceeded to buy book four.
The book was good and simply because it had little to do with her personal romantic relationships. There was excitement and a little desperation felt as Abby tried to figure out a way to get off of the island. I wasn't too thrilled that the psycho Dr. Mortimer was the archvillain but alas, it wasn't too bad. Then again, maybe it was because I came in with such low expectations.
After reading it, I was engaged and proceeded to buy book four.
October 12, 2016
44 book 3
After the ending of book 2 Abby wakes up to find herself kidnapped by Dr Nathaniel Mortimer, someone who she thought was being apprehended by his brother Ben.
she is being held prisoner on an island with Nathaniel, as he wants to experiment in her to see why his serum worked on her and her alone when it brought her back to life.
this was good to get the reason behind why Nathanial had turned out like he had. it was a bit slow to start with but picked up with that ending.
I am not sure what direction the next book will take but somerthing tells me that I don't think we are done with the Dr yet.
After the ending of book 2 Abby wakes up to find herself kidnapped by Dr Nathaniel Mortimer, someone who she thought was being apprehended by his brother Ben.
she is being held prisoner on an island with Nathaniel, as he wants to experiment in her to see why his serum worked on her and her alone when it brought her back to life.
this was good to get the reason behind why Nathanial had turned out like he had. it was a bit slow to start with but picked up with that ending.
I am not sure what direction the next book will take but somerthing tells me that I don't think we are done with the Dr yet.
May 15, 2012
For a book series about a girl who sees ghosts and has to deal with being kidnapped by a doctor who wants to kill her, there doesn't seem to be a lot of urgency. I felt like I was being told that scary things were happening, but I didn't feel the scary things. I'm also not sure how I feel about the announcement that there will be a 4th book, especially since I mostly feel perfectly satisfied about how the third one ended. But who knows...I'll probably read it anyway because I'm a sucker like that.
May 4, 2014
I honestly was thinking a one star or maybe two for this one until the very end. I really haven't been impressed by these and I hate that. I don't know if it is me or the writing or the story or what but it just isn't jiving with me. Honestly I was almost on board until the dinner with my captor descriptions...it was a bit much and then the book just slugged on from there. The ending satisfied me enough though that I am really thinking of calling this my ending and leaving it at that..I have book 4 and 5 but I think I might just leave well enough alone and cut my losses.
May 2, 2012
I really didnt like how it ended setting it up for another sequel I feel like it could of been finished up after her exchange with Jesse's Dad There is definatly potental for this series to continue because of all the things that have happened and not sure of all the things that she will be capable of interested to see what lays in the future for the series Ill definatly be checking out more from this author
December 4, 2013
I had an idea of what was going to happen in this book, but I was very surprised by the characters. The author has a way of introducing characters where you don't know immediately what their importance in the book will be. I like that. I like not knowing what is going to happen. I have read books like this before that are very predictable. I am almost finished with book four in this series and the author never fails to surprise me.
February 18, 2013
last night when i started reading this book i didnt want to put it down so i could go to bed i was wanting to stay up and see what would happen to Abby. But when i finished it today i wasnt surprised at how she kept trying to get away she has the strength in her. now im finished with this one im going to start the 4th one so i can finish them all and get ready for the 7th
June 13, 2013
The story of the previous book continues. Abby is captured by Nathaniel on an island where they are doing tests on her. Most of the book is about her time on the island as a prisoner, before she gets rescued. I didn't like the storyline too much, which was way too long to keep me interested, but at least we figure out why and how Nathaniel became a murderer. Now let's see for the next book!
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October 12, 2014
Expected, well what I got the last two books. What I got was different in a good way. Lots of things going on building, building to an HEA? What? You through me for a loop Jooles and I think I like that. I sure hope Abby finds a way to repay Simon, won't say for what. Starting #4 shortly. Loving this series. Never know what this author will do next.
December 23, 2014
I think this was the most fascinating of the three so far. I really liked getting into Nathaniel's history more, but I was annoyed a bit by the end
February 4, 2013
Really good. I loved the crazy affection that Nathaniel developed for Abby. I really liked the Emma twist. Simon was an inspiration to learn how to make risotto. I just really enjoyed this one. It was like cuddling with a warm blanket. It just made me feel good even with all the angst.
March 2, 2013
Wow...I can say that I actually started getting a little worried in what would happen in this book....I felt sad for Abby, and her defeats she came up against...I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of a couple a people....guess will find out in next book ;-)
February 22, 2015
This one was pretty intense. Kidnapped by a madman, Abby has to do what she can to make it out alive. With some ghostly (and corporeal) help, she gets where she needs to be. These books are such quick reads, I've read the first three in the last day and a half. I'm hooked!
August 1, 2018
This book was fantastic. I absolutely love this series. This is my third time reading this book and it still feels like the first time in reading it. This series never gets old. I can't wait to continue on with the rest of the series, and read the last few book I haven't yet.
February 8, 2016
I enjoy the 44 series novellas. Books are short, center around Abby, who was dead for 44 min due to a cold water drowning and ends up surviving. Crazy Dr Nate Mortimer claims responsibility and kidnaps her to seek out answers as to how his serum worked.
February 22, 2012
Kinda weird , but still good.
November 10, 2014
Very slow moving. I don't like when books take me a while to get through them. I am anxious to see what book 4 has to bring though.
February 25, 2012
Better thank Book 2.
March 22, 2012
I liked the series, but I don't know if I'll continue with book 4. This book just didn't leave me wanting more. I did enjoy the fact that they are very quick reads. I finished this in 2 hours.
April 10, 2012
Good book! Now I wait for book 4.
May 7, 2012
This series has totally sucked me in. Have read all three books in less than 24 hours. Can't wait for book 4.
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August 23, 2012This seemed like a filler story line. kind of slow and predictable. would have liked to see more action and mystery or something. still can't wait to read the next one.
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