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Drawing the Dead
Life and death are not that far apart...What happens when we die? Viki Dobos knows. Her job is to help people talk to their dearly departed. She draws the deceased, and they come to life on the page... briefly. When a rich Russian man hires her and whisks her away to Hawaii, everything changes. The rich man wants her to do the forbidden, and a handsome man she meets on the beach needs her more than he knows. Viki will have to confront her past, face her fears, and risk everything to help them.From the author of A Ghost's Memoir series (Shuffled Off, To Be A Fool, and Of Things Not Seen) comes an unforgettable story of life, death, and the strange places in between. Praise for Book 1, Shuffled "...JJ's heartrending passage, kicking and screaming, through Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief for his lost life, is relatable for any reader who has lost a loved one too soon.The wry humor and raw emotional truth of JJ's journey will have readers rooting for him from death to eternity." Kirkus Reviews
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2013
About the author
Robert J. McCarter
102 books70 followersRobert J. McCarter is the author of seven novels, three novellas, and dozens of short stories. He is a finalist for the Writers of the Future Contest and his stories have appeared or are forthcoming in The Saturday Evening Post, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Fiction River, Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, and numerous anthologies.
His latest effort is a serialized novel called Woody and June Versus the Apocalypse, a story of adventure and love and taking things (even the apocalypse) in stride. Of his novel, Seeing Forever, Kirkus Reviews says, “Sci-fi as it should be: engaging, moving, and grand in scope.”
He lives in the mountains of Arizona with his amazing wife and his ridiculously adorable dog.
Find out more at RobertJMcCarter.com
His latest effort is a serialized novel called Woody and June Versus the Apocalypse, a story of adventure and love and taking things (even the apocalypse) in stride. Of his novel, Seeing Forever, Kirkus Reviews says, “Sci-fi as it should be: engaging, moving, and grand in scope.”
He lives in the mountains of Arizona with his amazing wife and his ridiculously adorable dog.
Find out more at RobertJMcCarter.com
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July 17, 2013
*I won this book as a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.*
At first glance, I thought Drawing the Dead would be rather morbid and depressing. However, after reading it, I realized it was far from that. The main character, Viki, had so many layers and was fascinating to read about. The story was captivating and unlike anything I have read. It was exactly my kind of novel. I loved every second of it and would definitely like to read more about Viki. I also kept thinking that the novel would make a great movie, as the characters were very likable. I highly recommend this novel. It is a quick read, and it will leave you wanting more.
At first glance, I thought Drawing the Dead would be rather morbid and depressing. However, after reading it, I realized it was far from that. The main character, Viki, had so many layers and was fascinating to read about. The story was captivating and unlike anything I have read. It was exactly my kind of novel. I loved every second of it and would definitely like to read more about Viki. I also kept thinking that the novel would make a great movie, as the characters were very likable. I highly recommend this novel. It is a quick read, and it will leave you wanting more.
November 16, 2013
Wow!....Wow! I hardly even know where to start on this review of "Drawing the Dead".
Do you know those books that you read and then they stay with you long after you read the last page and regretfully close the book? Well this is one of those books for me. It's day's after I finished it and I still find it popping into my thoughts at odd times.
Honestly, I'm in awe of Mr. McCarter's imagination. I mean, how do you imagine something like this? Someone with special abilities who draws a picture of someone's dead loved one and brings that drawing to life? Well, no matter how he thought of it Robert McCarter has done an amazing job of bringing that idea to life. These character's (alive and dead) came to life on the pages for me. I loved Viki and I was so happy to see old friend's like JJ, Jesus and Banquo in cameo's :)
Thank you again Mr. McCarter for the chance to read the latest in your series of books imagining life after death :)
Folks, DO read all of these books (Shuffled Off, To Be a Fool and Drawing the Dead! They are WONDERFUL! You'll want to hug, shake, cheer on and shout at these characters. They are SO real, you'll imagine them as part of your life. Your family. You'll want to continue to follow them. I'm sure of it :)
Do you know those books that you read and then they stay with you long after you read the last page and regretfully close the book? Well this is one of those books for me. It's day's after I finished it and I still find it popping into my thoughts at odd times.
Honestly, I'm in awe of Mr. McCarter's imagination. I mean, how do you imagine something like this? Someone with special abilities who draws a picture of someone's dead loved one and brings that drawing to life? Well, no matter how he thought of it Robert McCarter has done an amazing job of bringing that idea to life. These character's (alive and dead) came to life on the pages for me. I loved Viki and I was so happy to see old friend's like JJ, Jesus and Banquo in cameo's :)
Thank you again Mr. McCarter for the chance to read the latest in your series of books imagining life after death :)
Folks, DO read all of these books (Shuffled Off, To Be a Fool and Drawing the Dead! They are WONDERFUL! You'll want to hug, shake, cheer on and shout at these characters. They are SO real, you'll imagine them as part of your life. Your family. You'll want to continue to follow them. I'm sure of it :)
June 29, 2013
I could not put the book down. I started reading it today and finished it. Wonderful, heartwarming and breathtaking.
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March 15, 2019
Interesting book about a woman who can draw pictures of the dead to create a gateway for the dead and the living to talk to each other. The main character tended to be a bit one-dimensional and some of the plot events seemed to repeat a bit too frequently. That said, I still enjoyed the originality of the story and look forward to reading more books by this author.
November 24, 2018
Compelling reading
I love the different approach of communicating with ghosts through sketches of the deceased. A great tie in with books 1 & 2 in the Ghost Memoirs series, so we get to see JJ & his ghostly friends from the other perspective. A great read.
I love the different approach of communicating with ghosts through sketches of the deceased. A great tie in with books 1 & 2 in the Ghost Memoirs series, so we get to see JJ & his ghostly friends from the other perspective. A great read.
December 9, 2018
Enthralling!
A truly unique view of life, death, the supernatural, and the differing ways people cope with all of them. Well developed characterizations and plot line kept me reading till I finished the book. More than ready for more!
A truly unique view of life, death, the supernatural, and the differing ways people cope with all of them. Well developed characterizations and plot line kept me reading till I finished the book. More than ready for more!
September 6, 2020
Drawing the Dead
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book from the start. Vicki was an enjoyable character to get to know. i loved the whole premise of the story. i would like a sequel to this story, please!
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book from the start. Vicki was an enjoyable character to get to know. i loved the whole premise of the story. i would like a sequel to this story, please!
December 9, 2018
Found on FreeBooksy - EXCELLENT STORY - exciting, characters you can care about, with a BIG splash of " woo-woo" from Sedona - loved it! I see its part of a series, I'll be checking that out.
December 19, 2018
Good read
Great story!! Drawing the Dead was an interesting read. A few sad parts that seemed so real, I can't wait to read the sequel.
Great story!! Drawing the Dead was an interesting read. A few sad parts that seemed so real, I can't wait to read the sequel.
December 20, 2018
I received this book from The Fussy Librarian.
I enjoyed the different take on communicating with the dead and the touch of romance to go along with it. A great read.
I enjoyed the different take on communicating with the dead and the touch of romance to go along with it. A great read.
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