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The Outlaw Chronicles #2.3
Water Walker - Episode 3
**This is EPISODE 3 of a 4-PART serialized novel**
WATER WALKER is the mind-bending thrill ride from New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker which can be experienced THREE different ways. You choose:
1. As an episodic story. Read WATER WALKER as four shorter sequential "episodes" much like your favorite TV show. The ride starts with Episode 1. Think of it as the pilot. If you like the story, continue with Episode 2, Episode 3, and the grand finale Episode 4 (Mar 11).
Or...
2. As a single, novel length eBook. Don't want to read four episodes? No problem. Starting March 18th, you can get the entire story in one digital edition that collects all four episodes into one seamless story. Or...
3. As a paperback. For those who love print, Water Walker is also available in paperback on March 18th from Amazon.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
"My name is Alice Ringwald, but the man who kidnapped me says that's a lie."
Thirteen-year-old orphan Alice Ringwald has no memory beyond six months ago. The only life she knows is the new one she's creating one day at a time with the loving couple that recently adopted her and gave her new hope. That hope, however, is shattered one night when she is abducted by a strange man. In a frantic FBI man hunt, the kidnapper vanished with Alice.
So begins Water Walker, a modern-day parable that examines the staggering power of forgiveness, and reminds us that it's possible to live free of the hurt that keeps our souls in chains.
WATER WALKER is the mind-bending thrill ride from New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker which can be experienced THREE different ways. You choose:
1. As an episodic story. Read WATER WALKER as four shorter sequential "episodes" much like your favorite TV show. The ride starts with Episode 1. Think of it as the pilot. If you like the story, continue with Episode 2, Episode 3, and the grand finale Episode 4 (Mar 11).
Or...
2. As a single, novel length eBook. Don't want to read four episodes? No problem. Starting March 18th, you can get the entire story in one digital edition that collects all four episodes into one seamless story. Or...
3. As a paperback. For those who love print, Water Walker is also available in paperback on March 18th from Amazon.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
"My name is Alice Ringwald, but the man who kidnapped me says that's a lie."
Thirteen-year-old orphan Alice Ringwald has no memory beyond six months ago. The only life she knows is the new one she's creating one day at a time with the loving couple that recently adopted her and gave her new hope. That hope, however, is shattered one night when she is abducted by a strange man. In a frantic FBI man hunt, the kidnapper vanished with Alice.
So begins Water Walker, a modern-day parable that examines the staggering power of forgiveness, and reminds us that it's possible to live free of the hurt that keeps our souls in chains.
62 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2014
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Ted Dekker
193 books10k followersTed Dekker is known for novels that combine adrenaline-laced stories with unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil. Ted lives in Austin with his wife LeeAnn and their four children.
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August 20, 2022
Whoa...shocker in the last line!
July 23, 2014
The third installment opens with Eden finally coming to the realization that she is, by law, an adult. She even felt older. She "walked on water" right? Didn't that mean you had to face your fears to reach the shore? Everyone around her pays the price for sin. Except Eden. She was past the point of feeling guilty for her small sins. Her true demons were more frightening. What if Eden was being used for what she could give to Zeke through her mother? Who is Zeke really, that he has such power over everyone, knows everything that goes on? And how can Kathryn fix the mess that Eden's sinful nature of rebellion has caused? For five years Eden had been blind. But now she could see...see that she had been used and abused for five years by a mother who was insane. If not naturally then surely by Zeke's manipulations. How will Eden's "rebellion" end? And who will pay the price?
March 15, 2014
whoa, little more crazy than the other two. Interested in how the 4th book wraps it all up.
July 1, 2014
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Wow! Poor Eden
Wow! Poor Eden
April 16, 2021
With Outlaw's help, Eden has finally started to realize that fear is her prison. She also realizes that she is being taken advantage of. This, of course, brings anger, bitterness, resentment, and hardness to her heart, a poison that takes hold and won't let go easily.
November 14, 2021
Omg can't wait to see what happens next!!
August 26, 2022
Great book
March 11, 2014
The story keeps moving quickly and Eden's eyes are opening to the dangers around her. Stephen, in encouraging Eden to walk on water, has enabled her heart to let go of the shackles that have bound it for so long.
The fear of letting go can be so suffocating but Eden is learning to lean into the fear and face the consequences of being true to herself rather than continuing to be held captive in both her physical and psychological prisons.
Dekker does such a good job of demonstrating how evil can be masked. The character arcs of Eden, Kathryn and Wyatt are excellent to this stage.
I'm still missing Olivia Strauss and hope she makes a reappearance in the final instalment.
Loving this style of episodic reading.
The fear of letting go can be so suffocating but Eden is learning to lean into the fear and face the consequences of being true to herself rather than continuing to be held captive in both her physical and psychological prisons.
Dekker does such a good job of demonstrating how evil can be masked. The character arcs of Eden, Kathryn and Wyatt are excellent to this stage.
I'm still missing Olivia Strauss and hope she makes a reappearance in the final instalment.
Loving this style of episodic reading.
January 30, 2017
In this part, Eden finally realizes what we've known all along. I wish there had been a little more of Olivia and what had been going on with her, but at the same time that might have taken away from the story of Eden (since the book is about her, anyways). The cliffhanger at the end was incredible. All in all, a good part 3.
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March 4, 2014
**SPOILER ALERT**
bc of stephen/outlaw i was expecting a little paranormal to slip out of her. just something to help her out a little. when i started reading these episodes (last night) i didnt know i was reading an abusive horror story. i have lost interest with each chapter neglecting to pick up anything about the orphans training or past. it was such a good angle. now its just depressing.
bc of stephen/outlaw i was expecting a little paranormal to slip out of her. just something to help her out a little. when i started reading these episodes (last night) i didnt know i was reading an abusive horror story. i have lost interest with each chapter neglecting to pick up anything about the orphans training or past. it was such a good angle. now its just depressing.
March 16, 2014
This is a fast pace with lots of emotions!
I am glad to see that Eden is opening here eyes. She is beginning to see the difference between good and evil. I feel for her and Bobby and her father also. Very interested to see the ending to this!
I love the format Dekker is doing this. Would like to see more!
I am glad to see that Eden is opening here eyes. She is beginning to see the difference between good and evil. I feel for her and Bobby and her father also. Very interested to see the ending to this!
I love the format Dekker is doing this. Would like to see more!
May 28, 2015
This was a hard book to read. I stayed mad the whole time wanting to jump into the book and punch Zeke and Kathryn in the face. There was a little more language in this book that I am used to reading in Christian fiction. Just kidding about the actual punching someone in the face part. Those two characters were just horrible.
January 21, 2016
Must read all 4 episodes! It is sort of a Christian thriller, but even if you aren't religious I highly recommend reading this. It doesn't give the vibe of being a Christian book until near the last episode anyway. It keeps you on edge and really wanting to turn every page. It's sort of weird and makes you think.. "What the heck?!" I think that's why I continued to read it.
September 10, 2016
As usual, Dekker does a wonderful job. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
March 5, 2014
Can't wait for the last episode. I am very curious where Ted is going with this story. I know where I would want to go with it!
March 7, 2014
As usual for Ted Dekker, this is a suspenseful, fast-paced book. I am really enjoying this series. I can't wait until the last one comes out on Tuesday.
June 26, 2014
Can't stand how weak the main characters are. The daughter should fight, the mother should fight, the step father should fight. I can't relate to their way of thinking.
March 9, 2014
Heartbreak
Heartbreak
All my sympathy goes out to Eden and Bobby and even Wyatt. They all deserve so much better. Can't wait for Part 4.
Heartbreak
All my sympathy goes out to Eden and Bobby and even Wyatt. They all deserve so much better. Can't wait for Part 4.
March 31, 2014
Evil looks like it is winning
April 6, 2014
Can't wait to read the next one!
June 23, 2014
Typical Dekker!!! Excellent.
July 13, 2014
This is definitely one of my favorites by Ted Dekker. He has intricately woven together a story of abuse, greed, forgiveness, and finally, freedom. It's an amazing story.
March 13, 2014
Great ready for the finish
April 1, 2014
Another good Ted Dekker book
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