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The Convert
When the laws of reality are torn, you do or die.
An accident two days before his sixteenth birthday put Dan Mackenzie in a wheelchair, but he hasn't let that slow him down. He's made a good life for himself in the Florida panhandle since then, working as a computer geek and playing basketball with his buddies on the weekends. A normal life.
During a pickup game one September morning he meets a pretty woman with eyes as green as the Gulf of Mexico and finds himself irresistibly drawn to her. What he doesn't know is that someone wants her dead. Very dead.
When a lunatic tries to kill her, Dan's effort to save her profoundly changes his life, and he discovers that his notion of "normal" is nothing like he thought. Now the two have become separated, and he is fast learning that people are not at all what they seem. There are powers at work he never dreamed existed.
And they want him dead, too.
An accident two days before his sixteenth birthday put Dan Mackenzie in a wheelchair, but he hasn't let that slow him down. He's made a good life for himself in the Florida panhandle since then, working as a computer geek and playing basketball with his buddies on the weekends. A normal life.
During a pickup game one September morning he meets a pretty woman with eyes as green as the Gulf of Mexico and finds himself irresistibly drawn to her. What he doesn't know is that someone wants her dead. Very dead.
When a lunatic tries to kill her, Dan's effort to save her profoundly changes his life, and he discovers that his notion of "normal" is nothing like he thought. Now the two have become separated, and he is fast learning that people are not at all what they seem. There are powers at work he never dreamed existed.
And they want him dead, too.
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First published October 1, 2012
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May 8, 2014
I won a copy of "The Convert" by Fred Anderson through the Goodreads Giveaway Contest. This fiction novel has something for everyone, a little romance, drama, horror and humor.I really enjoyed this novel.
The story set in Mississippi advises us that it is important for Danny Mackenzie (Danny Mac), to start at the beginning, so that the reader can understand why he has done the things he did, and why he can't stop until they kill him.
Danny was 16 years old when he and his friends, Trigger, Kenny and Russ had gone swimming at the old south quarry.They were drunk, and Danny was involved in a accident, while jumping off the cliff,which left him as a cripple.When he woke up in the ICU section of the hospital in Jackson,he discovered that the landing had broken his back at the 5th vertebra.The damage was extensive, he was now a spinal cord injury victim, a paraplegic.Life would never be normal again.It took him 6 months in rehab until he was discharged from the hospital.He considered suicide.Before the accident he had planned to join the army like his father, but now...
Danny eventually went to the University of Alabama where he chose computer science as his major.He was the only one of his friends that went to college.They all choose other paths.
After graduation, Danny moved to Destin, Florida working on the navigation systems for prototype aircraft at Elgin Air Force Base, and played basketball on weekends.
At one of the games he met a woman, Jenny Cooper, that he was very attacted to, they were friends for now.Then with a kiss and a sigh everything changed...
This was a very moving story showing the trials and tribulations of living your life as a paraplegic.This was a very enjoyable read and with hope all things are possible.
The story set in Mississippi advises us that it is important for Danny Mackenzie (Danny Mac), to start at the beginning, so that the reader can understand why he has done the things he did, and why he can't stop until they kill him.
Danny was 16 years old when he and his friends, Trigger, Kenny and Russ had gone swimming at the old south quarry.They were drunk, and Danny was involved in a accident, while jumping off the cliff,which left him as a cripple.When he woke up in the ICU section of the hospital in Jackson,he discovered that the landing had broken his back at the 5th vertebra.The damage was extensive, he was now a spinal cord injury victim, a paraplegic.Life would never be normal again.It took him 6 months in rehab until he was discharged from the hospital.He considered suicide.Before the accident he had planned to join the army like his father, but now...
Danny eventually went to the University of Alabama where he chose computer science as his major.He was the only one of his friends that went to college.They all choose other paths.
After graduation, Danny moved to Destin, Florida working on the navigation systems for prototype aircraft at Elgin Air Force Base, and played basketball on weekends.
At one of the games he met a woman, Jenny Cooper, that he was very attacted to, they were friends for now.Then with a kiss and a sigh everything changed...
This was a very moving story showing the trials and tribulations of living your life as a paraplegic.This was a very enjoyable read and with hope all things are possible.
May 14, 2014
I'm not overly fond of novels written in the first person as they tend to lean toward introspective, self-indulgent dialogue. I think this novel suffered because of it. I found that by the second half of the book I'd broken the code and scanned/skipped over these sections to get to the action and dialogue.
That is not to detract from an otherwise excellent thriller that somewhat reminded me of Dean Koontz. The characters were vivid, the settings were well-described. The grammar was excellent, though written for a teen audience, perhaps.
I was surprised in one way: the novel looked like it was heading into "holy roller" territory and I became somewhat dismissive. Then Fred turned that direction on its head and the explanations became more satisfactory for my more scientifically oriented sense of things. I don't know if that will make some folks happy or generally p*ss off everyone! It was a unique twist and appreciated.
This is the second novel I've read by Mr. Anderson. Both exhibited similar characteristics. If you liked "No Limit", you'll probably enjoy this novel. It is worth the price.
That is not to detract from an otherwise excellent thriller that somewhat reminded me of Dean Koontz. The characters were vivid, the settings were well-described. The grammar was excellent, though written for a teen audience, perhaps.
I was surprised in one way: the novel looked like it was heading into "holy roller" territory and I became somewhat dismissive. Then Fred turned that direction on its head and the explanations became more satisfactory for my more scientifically oriented sense of things. I don't know if that will make some folks happy or generally p*ss off everyone! It was a unique twist and appreciated.
This is the second novel I've read by Mr. Anderson. Both exhibited similar characteristics. If you liked "No Limit", you'll probably enjoy this novel. It is worth the price.
September 3, 2021
Good read
I just wish it was last longer! I loved this book! I normally don't just give 5 stars, but I thought the story was so well told in a shorter format.
I just wish it was last longer! I loved this book! I normally don't just give 5 stars, but I thought the story was so well told in a shorter format.
February 2, 2013
Technically I'd go 4.5 but worthy of rounding up. =)
Fred Anderson has produced yet another edge of your seat, "what's going to happen next?" thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue. The Convert begins, by setting us up with the history of young Dan and how he came to be in a wheelchair. This introduction to Dan and his new life gives the reader wonderful incite as to the man we will be following along as the story progresses. As the story moves into Dan's adult life and how he has adjusted, we are introduced to a lovely lady, Jenny, who strikes his eye and they agree to meet for lunch. However that lunch date will be a long ways off as an attempt on her life is made right in front of him and his actions not only save her life, but change his life forever.
From this point on The Convert becomes filled with action, intrigue and the supernatural. Yes, supernatural forces are at hand after Dan saves Jenny and many questions are raised as to how what happened happened and who is responsible for the gift/curse? Anderson's readers will be introduced to a gaggle of interesting characters, both good and evil and his dialogue has a very real world feel to it.
Overall, The Convert, is a fantastically fun supernatural tale with great characters and a lot of action to keep a readers interested and wanting to see what happens next and why.
Fred Anderson has produced yet another edge of your seat, "what's going to happen next?" thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue. The Convert begins, by setting us up with the history of young Dan and how he came to be in a wheelchair. This introduction to Dan and his new life gives the reader wonderful incite as to the man we will be following along as the story progresses. As the story moves into Dan's adult life and how he has adjusted, we are introduced to a lovely lady, Jenny, who strikes his eye and they agree to meet for lunch. However that lunch date will be a long ways off as an attempt on her life is made right in front of him and his actions not only save her life, but change his life forever.
From this point on The Convert becomes filled with action, intrigue and the supernatural. Yes, supernatural forces are at hand after Dan saves Jenny and many questions are raised as to how what happened happened and who is responsible for the gift/curse? Anderson's readers will be introduced to a gaggle of interesting characters, both good and evil and his dialogue has a very real world feel to it.
Overall, The Convert, is a fantastically fun supernatural tale with great characters and a lot of action to keep a readers interested and wanting to see what happens next and why.
January 20, 2014
I don't know why it took me so long to finally read this but once I started I couldn't stop. Fred Anderson is good at writing page turning/thrillers with some horror mixed in and this didn't disappoint. I know he had to paint a picture of evil for some of the characters but damn some of those were painted so well the images are staying with me. I enjoyed the pace and loved the ending - will be definitely reading more of his work as it's released for the nook.
October 8, 2014
Converts and contraverts. Youth and injury. Healing and not healing. I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book sneaks up on you and makes you wonder about belief, the goodness and evil inherent in man, love and its opposite. Miracles and ?
December 7, 2014
Good
I definitely enjoyed the read, there were a few moments where the relationships seemed trite, but all in all, a good book. Bit too much bible for me, however.
I definitely enjoyed the read, there were a few moments where the relationships seemed trite, but all in all, a good book. Bit too much bible for me, however.
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