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Invisible Literature
Everyone has secrets—but are they harmless white lies or a danger to others? This is the question at the heart of Barbara Jordan’s Invisible Literature .
Following her Godmother Donright’s tragic fall, Arie Loste is gripped by suspicions that this was no accident. Her fears are confirmed as a plot is uncovered to eliminate her wealthy godmother in order to collect her fortune. But whom can she trust? The family’s butler, lawyer, doctor, housekeeper, and Mrs. Donright’s granddaughter Larrine all come together to reveal their true natures as well as secrets of their own. Even Arie shields a secret about her identity from those around her, which gets harder to do as her godmother’s situation becomes more dire.
Can the plot be foiled before it’s too late? And whose secrets will be unveiled in the process? Find out who is left standing as the web of intrigue and deception lead you to the conclusion of Invisible Literature .
Following her Godmother Donright’s tragic fall, Arie Loste is gripped by suspicions that this was no accident. Her fears are confirmed as a plot is uncovered to eliminate her wealthy godmother in order to collect her fortune. But whom can she trust? The family’s butler, lawyer, doctor, housekeeper, and Mrs. Donright’s granddaughter Larrine all come together to reveal their true natures as well as secrets of their own. Even Arie shields a secret about her identity from those around her, which gets harder to do as her godmother’s situation becomes more dire.
Can the plot be foiled before it’s too late? And whose secrets will be unveiled in the process? Find out who is left standing as the web of intrigue and deception lead you to the conclusion of Invisible Literature .
90 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2004
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Barbara Jordan
41 books20 followersAmerican politician Barbara Charline Jordan, an eloquent spokesperson for the rights of the disadvantaged, served as a representative of United States from Texas from 1973 to 1979.
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April 19, 2011
“The final mystery is oneself.” - Oscar Wilde
Arie Loste's godmother Mrs. Donright is hospitalized after she fell down the stairs in her opulent home. Arie and Mrs. Donright’s granddaughter Larrine suspect foul play but are clueless as to who was responsible for the dastardly deed. as facts begin to unravel, Arie, Larrine and Mrs. Donright are caught in a web of lies, deception and intrigue.
Invisible Literature, pulbished by Dorrance Publishing, is only a 90-page mystery story yet it is crammed full of secrets and twists.
i love thrillers and mysteries. the book started out really well but after a few chapters i had to struggle a bit. there is nothing wrong with author Barbara Jordan's writing. in fact, her vocabulary is great but i found some details redundant and some character descriptions overly dramatic. i felt that these weakened the plot and should have been trimmed down. even the blossoming romance between Arie and her godmother's doctor lacked depth and i could not feel the connection between them.
nevertheless, i finished the book to find out how everything turned out for the protagonists. i still have some issues and questions though but stating them here would only lead to spoilers and i would not want to deprive other people of their reading pleasure.
after all, a mystery book would not be called one anymore if i did just that.
*Invisible Literature is available in paperback and ebook formats at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com/inli...
please visit http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/ for more information
Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a complimentary copy of Invisible Literature as a member of the Dorrance Publishing Book Review Team. visit dorrancebookstore.com to learn how you can become a member of the Book Review Team. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Arie Loste's godmother Mrs. Donright is hospitalized after she fell down the stairs in her opulent home. Arie and Mrs. Donright’s granddaughter Larrine suspect foul play but are clueless as to who was responsible for the dastardly deed. as facts begin to unravel, Arie, Larrine and Mrs. Donright are caught in a web of lies, deception and intrigue.
Invisible Literature, pulbished by Dorrance Publishing, is only a 90-page mystery story yet it is crammed full of secrets and twists.
i love thrillers and mysteries. the book started out really well but after a few chapters i had to struggle a bit. there is nothing wrong with author Barbara Jordan's writing. in fact, her vocabulary is great but i found some details redundant and some character descriptions overly dramatic. i felt that these weakened the plot and should have been trimmed down. even the blossoming romance between Arie and her godmother's doctor lacked depth and i could not feel the connection between them.
nevertheless, i finished the book to find out how everything turned out for the protagonists. i still have some issues and questions though but stating them here would only lead to spoilers and i would not want to deprive other people of their reading pleasure.
after all, a mystery book would not be called one anymore if i did just that.
*Invisible Literature is available in paperback and ebook formats at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com/inli...
please visit http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/ for more information
Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a complimentary copy of Invisible Literature as a member of the Dorrance Publishing Book Review Team. visit dorrancebookstore.com to learn how you can become a member of the Book Review Team. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
July 20, 2011
The story begins with the main character, Arie, on her way to a hospital after learning of her Godmother having a bad fall down a set of stairs. While her godmother's recovering in the hospital Arie learns her fall was actually a murder attempt. Arie becomes less and less sure who to trust while she tries to uncover who's behind the plot to murder her Godmother. As secrets begin to unfold Arie tries to keep her own secret about her identity. To make matters even more complex, she's begun having feelings for her godmother's doctor.
The author's style of storytelling felt a bit inexperienced. One gets the feeling this is the author's first work. While some characters felt as though they were real people, others had a 'B-movie' type of feel. I found it easy to empathize with Arie. Her concern and love for her family was easily felt. My favorite character was the Godmother who came across as feisty and independent yet loving as well. However the butler and maid characters seemed off-beat with the other characters in the story. The dialog of the butler and compliance of the maid felt a bit unrealistic.
All that being said, this is indeed the author's first book and I sincerely congratulate her for writing it. I believe she has the potential to develop her writing further.
Dorrance Publishing Inc published this book and has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. This is an honest review, and just my two cents. This book can be found at http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/inli...
The author's style of storytelling felt a bit inexperienced. One gets the feeling this is the author's first work. While some characters felt as though they were real people, others had a 'B-movie' type of feel. I found it easy to empathize with Arie. Her concern and love for her family was easily felt. My favorite character was the Godmother who came across as feisty and independent yet loving as well. However the butler and maid characters seemed off-beat with the other characters in the story. The dialog of the butler and compliance of the maid felt a bit unrealistic.
All that being said, this is indeed the author's first book and I sincerely congratulate her for writing it. I believe she has the potential to develop her writing further.
Dorrance Publishing Inc published this book and has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. This is an honest review, and just my two cents. This book can be found at http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/inli...
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