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Dead Sleep #2
Dead Sight
Darkness has overtaken the path…
Once, Jack could see the future. Using that amazing ability, he saved the woman he never knew he loved from a fate she didn't deserve.
Now, that sight has vanished. He and Kristina are flying blind. The only option? To reach South Dakota and search out the last living link to Jack’s past and discover their shared destiny. They won’t rely on Jack’s vision, but instead will put their faith in a man dead for over 70 years.
Together, they'll find that even in their weakest moments, they've never been stronger. They’ll discover that the secrets they uncovered in Dead Sleep are not the end of the story.
The second book in the Dead Sleep trilogy reunites the reader with Jack and Kristina, propelling them upon a perilous journey even deeper into the stunning world created by Will Swardstrom.
Bonds will be tested. Love will be lost. When faced with an impossible choice, what will Jack choose?
Books in DEAD SLEEP
1 - Dead Sleep
2 - Dead Sight
3 - Dead Search (Winter 2014)
Once, Jack could see the future. Using that amazing ability, he saved the woman he never knew he loved from a fate she didn't deserve.
Now, that sight has vanished. He and Kristina are flying blind. The only option? To reach South Dakota and search out the last living link to Jack’s past and discover their shared destiny. They won’t rely on Jack’s vision, but instead will put their faith in a man dead for over 70 years.
Together, they'll find that even in their weakest moments, they've never been stronger. They’ll discover that the secrets they uncovered in Dead Sleep are not the end of the story.
The second book in the Dead Sleep trilogy reunites the reader with Jack and Kristina, propelling them upon a perilous journey even deeper into the stunning world created by Will Swardstrom.
Bonds will be tested. Love will be lost. When faced with an impossible choice, what will Jack choose?
Books in DEAD SLEEP
1 - Dead Sleep
2 - Dead Sight
3 - Dead Search (Winter 2014)
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 23, 2014
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March 16, 2014
The best part about reading a sequel to the beginning of a series is knowing (or at least hoping) that it will be every bit as good as the first, if not better. As far as Will's trilogy goes, Dead Sight rises to the occasion. As a reader, I could tell right from the jump that I was going to enjoy this book. Jack and Kristina have great chemistry, an obvious extension of the comfort level that exists between an author and characters who have been together for quite a while. Even better, he injects new blood (and age and wisdom) into the trilogy in the form of Jack's grandmother and her friend, the steely, unflappable Jim.
Character stuff aside, the area I think Will improved upon most is the story itself. Dead Sleep was fairly linear and straightforward as far as the plot and pacing, and for that story, it was a great approach. In the sequel, Will broadens the plot and expands upon the central idea of Jack's precognition in several ways. I won't spoil, of course, but suffice it to say it's a big, bold move, and I loved it.
Like Will, I'm a student of history, so I also really appreciated the way he infused elements of the regional history of the Dakotas into the narrative. I mean, what's better than a great story, except a great story that teaches you interesting stuff along the way? Well done, Will.
Last but not least, the ending! Again, no spoilers, but definitely not what I would have guessed going in. It's a great cliffhanger that tees up what I'm expecting to be a truly spectacular conclusion. Don't keep us waiting too long, Will!
Character stuff aside, the area I think Will improved upon most is the story itself. Dead Sleep was fairly linear and straightforward as far as the plot and pacing, and for that story, it was a great approach. In the sequel, Will broadens the plot and expands upon the central idea of Jack's precognition in several ways. I won't spoil, of course, but suffice it to say it's a big, bold move, and I loved it.
Like Will, I'm a student of history, so I also really appreciated the way he infused elements of the regional history of the Dakotas into the narrative. I mean, what's better than a great story, except a great story that teaches you interesting stuff along the way? Well done, Will.
Last but not least, the ending! Again, no spoilers, but definitely not what I would have guessed going in. It's a great cliffhanger that tees up what I'm expecting to be a truly spectacular conclusion. Don't keep us waiting too long, Will!
May 23, 2014
This book picks up the story right where Dead Sleep ended, plus a couple of weeks, continuing Jack and Kristina’s tale as they flee the scene, so to speak. Jack does what anyone would do while being relentlessly pursued by a homicidal psychopath and his creepy robots – he goes home. To give him credit, he’s new at this and really hasn't figured out yet that the bad guys are unlikely to let him and Kristina get away. He learns pretty fast, though, in spite of the ability that he’s denied for most of his life deserting him when he needs it most. In this book, as in the last one, Jack is mostly swept along by events out of his control. His family history is fascinating, and raises some interesting questions about free will, among other things.
The story moves along at a pretty fast pace, interspersed with some interesting history of both places and events in South Dakota. A couple of new characters are introduced, and Jack and Kristina spend a bit of time getting to know each other. There’s a lot going on in this book, adding depth and detail to the overall story. I enjoyed it very much.
By the end of the book, it appears that Jack is getting a handle on what’s happening, and making decisions of his own based on the changing conditions. I’m very interested in finding out where he and Kristina go from here.
The story moves along at a pretty fast pace, interspersed with some interesting history of both places and events in South Dakota. A couple of new characters are introduced, and Jack and Kristina spend a bit of time getting to know each other. There’s a lot going on in this book, adding depth and detail to the overall story. I enjoyed it very much.
By the end of the book, it appears that Jack is getting a handle on what’s happening, and making decisions of his own based on the changing conditions. I’m very interested in finding out where he and Kristina go from here.
March 24, 2014
I was taken in by this story. It is very exciting, and incredibly sad at times.
The plot thickens, the excitement grows as Jack and Kristina continue running and leaving a disaster at every turn. We have new characters who really add to the story. Full of surprising twists, but only one sure thing… Donnie Cloyd always shows up.
The plot thickens, the excitement grows as Jack and Kristina continue running and leaving a disaster at every turn. We have new characters who really add to the story. Full of surprising twists, but only one sure thing… Donnie Cloyd always shows up.
August 23, 2014
I was really surprised, I didn't expect to like this SOOOO much better than the first book, Dead Sleep. Mainly because I liked Dead Sleep quite a bit. What I liked about this one, is I got to get closer to the main characters of Jackson and Kristina. A little bit more of their complicated and super sensory relationship is revealed.
This is a great read. I absorbed it in just a couple of days because I couldn't put it down. Swardstrom is an expert at making the journey enjoyable, even when its treacherous. I highly recommend it!
This is a great read. I absorbed it in just a couple of days because I couldn't put it down. Swardstrom is an expert at making the journey enjoyable, even when its treacherous. I highly recommend it!
April 18, 2016
This story feels a little like a bridge, probably because of the big info dump at the beginning of the story, but wow what a bridge. I totally love Jack and Kristina. Cloyd is back and yep he's still a slimewad! I love the new characters introduced in this book Jacks 'Nan', his Great Grandfather Thomas, and Jim. This is only Will's second novel but I'm really looking forward to reading the concluding book in this trilogy.
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