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The Killing Cure #2
The Killing Cure: Heal
After completing the one hundred year-long mission Julia was forced to carry out, she returns to the island where it all began. But rather than finding her beloved Charlie where she left him, the island which houses the cursed fountain of youth is abandoned. In her frantic search for Charlie, Julia will enlist the help of an unlikely ally—someone from her past whom she believed to be dead. This new partnership is rocky, but together they will work to solve the mystery of where Charlie has gone. But even more perplexing than his disappearance is what Charlie has become. With extraordinary abilities of his own, Charlie’s talents are valuable, and they’ve been found out by a dangerous foe. Journey again with Julia as she finds Charlie, unearths a wealth of secrets contained within the fountain of youth’s waters, and discovers that a mission she thought completed...has only just begun.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2016
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April 10, 2016
4 stars for the first half of the book. 3 stars for the second. 3.5 stars overall.
"Heal" is the second book in "The Killing Cure" trilogy by C.S. Kendall and it picks up exactly where book one, "The Killing Cure: Drink" left off, as described in the synopsis.
This installment is presented wholly in the third person from the separate points of view of the main characters, and the key to it is its title: "Heal". Once again, as readers we are having to consider a new moral dilemma. How far would you go to heal? How far would others?
The issue of 'self-sacrifice' is paramount. This book is undoubtedly darker than the previous one.
The story progresses at pace, and whilst we find resolutions to the questions raised in the first book, we are also left with new intrigue which should unfold and clarify in the last part, "The Killing Cure: Redeem" which is due to be published later this year.
I particularly enjoyed the portrayal of the protagonists, and their individual growth as each faces profound changes in their lives. And of course the new premise was presented very well.
I did, however, find myself questioning parts of this story.
My first issue relates to Julia's task taking 95 years to complete - I simply cannot reconcile the timeline; it seems far too excessive to me. I understand the need for the story to be moved to current times but feel that this needed to be done better.
My second issue is with the events presented in the second part of the story when all characters find themselves in the same location - I found Julia's behaviour inconsistent with, and even opposite to, her earlier development, which had in fact been used to justify why it had taken her that long to return to the island to save Charlie. I did not find this realistic. The entire second half felt a bit forced, especially towards the end when something unexpected occurs and reveals a plot twist (which I had actually guessed right at the start) and a new cliffhanger. That sudden event unfortunately simply does not ring plausible to me.
Having said that I did devour this read in one sitting and cannot wait for the final part!
NOTE: This series should be read in order; inside the The Killing Cure: Heal you will find a link to download the first book, The Killing Cure: Drink, free of charge; you can also grab "The Killing Cure: Drink" and the prequel, "Guardian: The Killing Cure Origins" completely FREE prior to purchasing this one!
"Heal" is the second book in "The Killing Cure" trilogy by C.S. Kendall and it picks up exactly where book one, "The Killing Cure: Drink" left off, as described in the synopsis.
This installment is presented wholly in the third person from the separate points of view of the main characters, and the key to it is its title: "Heal". Once again, as readers we are having to consider a new moral dilemma. How far would you go to heal? How far would others?
The issue of 'self-sacrifice' is paramount. This book is undoubtedly darker than the previous one.
The story progresses at pace, and whilst we find resolutions to the questions raised in the first book, we are also left with new intrigue which should unfold and clarify in the last part, "The Killing Cure: Redeem" which is due to be published later this year.
I particularly enjoyed the portrayal of the protagonists, and their individual growth as each faces profound changes in their lives. And of course the new premise was presented very well.
I did, however, find myself questioning parts of this story.
My first issue relates to Julia's task taking 95 years to complete - I simply cannot reconcile the timeline; it seems far too excessive to me. I understand the need for the story to be moved to current times but feel that this needed to be done better.
My second issue is with the events presented in the second part of the story when all characters find themselves in the same location - I found Julia's behaviour inconsistent with, and even opposite to, her earlier development, which had in fact been used to justify why it had taken her that long to return to the island to save Charlie. I did not find this realistic. The entire second half felt a bit forced, especially towards the end when something unexpected occurs and reveals a plot twist (which I had actually guessed right at the start) and a new cliffhanger. That sudden event unfortunately simply does not ring plausible to me.
Having said that I did devour this read in one sitting and cannot wait for the final part!
NOTE: This series should be read in order; inside the The Killing Cure: Heal you will find a link to download the first book, The Killing Cure: Drink, free of charge; you can also grab "The Killing Cure: Drink" and the prequel, "Guardian: The Killing Cure Origins" completely FREE prior to purchasing this one!
March 12, 2016
I loved that, once again, C.S. Kendall wrote a clean suspense/fantasy novel. It's a book that kept me on my toes, kept me rooting for true love, even when I didn't always like the characters very much. The story is definitely fantastical, but I love the real life questions that arise, questions on just what you might do for love, for the common good, for the future of others. Definitely looking forward to book three!
March 13, 2016
C.S. Kendall has crafted an exciting series with memorable and entertaining characters! Julia and Charlie's history and love story draw the reader in and keep you coming back for more. I like murder and romance all twisted up in one good read! I'm glad I started at the beginning and worked my way through her books. I would encourage other readers to do the same. Otherwise, you miss a good book and pertinent background information related to Rose and the water too.
April 7, 2020
All of the sudden this story went from a historical type romance with a supernatural twist to an episode of Charlie’s Angels and mad scientists. It wasn’t a bad thing, just quite the journey between book one and book two. I would be very interested in what kind of training Julia went through over 100 years and how she went from a spunky, sassy kid, to a methodical kick butt immortals killer.
March 11, 2016
If you haven’t read The first book The Killing Cure then you should put this book down and pick that book up. This book starts off just where the first book ends. Julia is back on the island trying to figure out what happened to Charlie and Rose. She stumbles across clues on the island that lead her to believe that Charlie is awake and that Rose is no longer on the island, but how can that be? They had an agreement. And what was going on with Charlie and Rose while Julia was hunting for the other people who had taken a drink of the water? Where was Charlie? Had he left with Rose? Did he still love Julia or had he moved on?
Soon Julia finds enough clues to lead her to Rose. She uses the skills that she has developed over the last hundred years to observe her and eventually confront her, but to her disappointment, there is still no Charlie and no sign of where he could have gone. Why did he leave when he said he wasn’t ready. Did he leave on his own or did someone take him? If someone took him, why did they take him? You will have to read the book in order to find the answers.
It’s interesting to see how the characters have changed since the first book. Julia has become more sure of herself. She has almost grown cold after her 100 year quest to kill all the other who had taken a drink from the fountain. Rose was like the perpetual child. Her love of hot pink and habit of eating her hair almost reminded me of my daughter when she was a toddler. Charlie was just Charlie. Optimistic and quick to trust, but even he changed and became more calculated.
Where the first book makes you ask the questions what would you do to save to one you love? How far would you be willing go to protect them? Would you drink from the fountain of youth if you knew what a high price you would have to pay? This book makes you look into yourself and decide if you can forgive the person responsible for taking away everything you love. It makes you question if your morals and beliefs are more right or wrong then someone else? Is it worth sacrificing one person for the greater good of everyone else? I found myself asking these very questions as I read this book. All the way to the end. I have to say I like a book that makes me think and question things. I can’t wait to see how Charlie and Julia’s story continues.
Soon Julia finds enough clues to lead her to Rose. She uses the skills that she has developed over the last hundred years to observe her and eventually confront her, but to her disappointment, there is still no Charlie and no sign of where he could have gone. Why did he leave when he said he wasn’t ready. Did he leave on his own or did someone take him? If someone took him, why did they take him? You will have to read the book in order to find the answers.
It’s interesting to see how the characters have changed since the first book. Julia has become more sure of herself. She has almost grown cold after her 100 year quest to kill all the other who had taken a drink from the fountain. Rose was like the perpetual child. Her love of hot pink and habit of eating her hair almost reminded me of my daughter when she was a toddler. Charlie was just Charlie. Optimistic and quick to trust, but even he changed and became more calculated.
Where the first book makes you ask the questions what would you do to save to one you love? How far would you be willing go to protect them? Would you drink from the fountain of youth if you knew what a high price you would have to pay? This book makes you look into yourself and decide if you can forgive the person responsible for taking away everything you love. It makes you question if your morals and beliefs are more right or wrong then someone else? Is it worth sacrificing one person for the greater good of everyone else? I found myself asking these very questions as I read this book. All the way to the end. I have to say I like a book that makes me think and question things. I can’t wait to see how Charlie and Julia’s story continues.
March 12, 2016
Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off. The chapters alternate between the three main characters (until their paths cross) - Julia, who has finished her mission and is now looking for Charlie; Charlie, who has a new, mysterious power; and Rose, who is just trying to live a normal life at last.
The premise is good and I enjoyed most of the story. The fight scenes were a little long (they could have been simplified), and sometime around the book I found myself wondering where exactly Julia learned how to fight, so I'm hoping in the next book we'll get a little more insight into what happened during her hundred-year assassination spree. I noticed some inconsistencies as well (a character who took martial arts but never fought back; someone gets detained but conveniently still has a gun on their person, for example) but I chose to overlook them as a matter of literary license, since the rest of the book was pretty fascinating. I particularly enjoyed the complexity of the moral struggle between right and wrong as Julia continues her century-long quest to reunite with Charlie.
I recieved a free advance copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The premise is good and I enjoyed most of the story. The fight scenes were a little long (they could have been simplified), and sometime around the book I found myself wondering where exactly Julia learned how to fight, so I'm hoping in the next book we'll get a little more insight into what happened during her hundred-year assassination spree. I noticed some inconsistencies as well (a character who took martial arts but never fought back; someone gets detained but conveniently still has a gun on their person, for example) but I chose to overlook them as a matter of literary license, since the rest of the book was pretty fascinating. I particularly enjoyed the complexity of the moral struggle between right and wrong as Julia continues her century-long quest to reunite with Charlie.
I recieved a free advance copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 12, 2016
This is becoming one of my new favorite series. The Killing Cure: Heal kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through and is a fantastic continuation to the first book The Killing Cure: Drink. Some questions are answered, but once you think you have it figured out C. S. Kendall throws a curve ball. Let’s just say, I cannot WAIT to read the third book.
It was great getting to see the story line from some of the other characters. Switching between Charlie, Julia and Rose, we really get to see all angles of the story. Also, I love how Julia can hold her own in a fight! Seeing her develop from the first book into this strong woman character was just perfect. I don’t want to go too much into anything because spoilers are no fun, but The Killing Cure: Heal is definitely a different tale and it is refreshing to read something that doesn’t have a similar concept to everything else out there. I am excited to see what book three holds for the characters.
I recommend this book and this author.
I received a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
It was great getting to see the story line from some of the other characters. Switching between Charlie, Julia and Rose, we really get to see all angles of the story. Also, I love how Julia can hold her own in a fight! Seeing her develop from the first book into this strong woman character was just perfect. I don’t want to go too much into anything because spoilers are no fun, but The Killing Cure: Heal is definitely a different tale and it is refreshing to read something that doesn’t have a similar concept to everything else out there. I am excited to see what book three holds for the characters.
I recommend this book and this author.
I received a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 12, 2016
I received this book as an ebook free from the author in exchange for an honest review. It would be beneficial to read “The Killing Cure: Drink” first as this book is a continuation of the story of Julia, Charlie, and the effects of the water. This is a well-written book full of twists and turns that the reader doesn’t anticipate. There is a very dark side to this story when the knowledge of healing falls into the wrong hands and is painfully exploited. The book held my interest right up until the happy ending. Is this happy ever after or will Mara cause more problems? I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.
March 14, 2016
If you like suspense, this series is for you. Yes, series – you need to start with book one and immediately go to book two. I envy the people who will get to start reading after all three books in the trilogy are complete. Give them a try – like me, you’ll be amazed at C.S. Kendall’s imaginative writing (where does she get these ideas?) Her creativity shines in this story where love conquers all – or does it? I guess we won’t know until the end of the trilogy. Will Julia make it time to rescue Charlie? Yes! But what happens next? I’m in suspense!
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