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EYE
A Category 5 hurricane threatens a Florida town. In one of the town's neighborhoods the people go outside as the eye of the hurricane passes over. Puzzled by the storm's lack of destruction, they soon discover that they are alone and that their hometown has disappeared. What has happened? The ocean, which had been miles away, is now but a few hundred yards from their doorsteps. How is that possible?
359 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2013
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October 19, 2013
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Sammy
The concept for this story is brilliant! The writing is wonderful. I loved the first part of the book, I think adding a Warning might be needed for anyone who is sensitive to hurricanes. This author writes so well that you can feel the fear and the descriptions of what Tom went through in the last big one is written so eloquently that a person having gone through it might find themselves having a flashback.
I completely enjoyed Tom and his family, his relationship with his wife is interestingly loveable. That they had such a wonderful relationship when their religious ideals were so different was a refreshing look at how that can work in a relationship.
For a while I thought maybe this was a Christian Fiction story, but then it moved into the Christian characters being so strange and unkind, I knew it wasn’t. I loved, loved, loved the first part of this story and the main characters.
The author did a great job of including an agnostic in a good light. Meaning the character was loving, kind and had a lot of common sense. Unfortunately many times that is not the case. Tim also, had extremes of Christians from almost perfect to the preacher that had a very perverted outlook on what was going on. It was an interesting contrast.
Tiva hmmm what can I say about her, not a very likable character, she went from being a mouse to an amazon in a very short time. Truly a disgusting woman. Not because of what she did to survive or that she left her husband. It was the way she left and that she left her children. She really had no depth, it was all about her. She was a well written character/villain.
So with all these really wonderful things going on in the book, you might be wondering why 3 stars. Well, I really enjoyed the writing and the premise. What I had a problem with were the many unanswered questions. I’m hoping there will be another book in this very interesting world, to explain some of the cliffhangers.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in this genre. Again, a brilliant premise.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Sammy
The concept for this story is brilliant! The writing is wonderful. I loved the first part of the book, I think adding a Warning might be needed for anyone who is sensitive to hurricanes. This author writes so well that you can feel the fear and the descriptions of what Tom went through in the last big one is written so eloquently that a person having gone through it might find themselves having a flashback.
I completely enjoyed Tom and his family, his relationship with his wife is interestingly loveable. That they had such a wonderful relationship when their religious ideals were so different was a refreshing look at how that can work in a relationship.
For a while I thought maybe this was a Christian Fiction story, but then it moved into the Christian characters being so strange and unkind, I knew it wasn’t. I loved, loved, loved the first part of this story and the main characters.
The author did a great job of including an agnostic in a good light. Meaning the character was loving, kind and had a lot of common sense. Unfortunately many times that is not the case. Tim also, had extremes of Christians from almost perfect to the preacher that had a very perverted outlook on what was going on. It was an interesting contrast.
Tiva hmmm what can I say about her, not a very likable character, she went from being a mouse to an amazon in a very short time. Truly a disgusting woman. Not because of what she did to survive or that she left her husband. It was the way she left and that she left her children. She really had no depth, it was all about her. She was a well written character/villain.
So with all these really wonderful things going on in the book, you might be wondering why 3 stars. Well, I really enjoyed the writing and the premise. What I had a problem with were the many unanswered questions. I’m hoping there will be another book in this very interesting world, to explain some of the cliffhangers.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in this genre. Again, a brilliant premise.
October 11, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars A Hurricane Rearranges Lives. Who Will Survive? October 11, 2013
By gayle h. swift
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As a survivor of many hurricanes, including one which removed our roof, this title immediately caught my attention.
As local residents prepare for the imminent arrival of a hurricane, memories of recent storms propel them to tame their fear by making preparations. But no actions could ready them for the result of this powerful storm. "Eye" oozes drama and suspense as readers wait to discover who will endure and how they will cope with lives reshaped by the storm's power.
"Eye" will stir questions in reader's minds. What would they do in similar circumstances? How strong is their own moral code? How intense is their own desire to survive? Are there limits to what "cost" they are willing to pay?
Ready yourself for an exciting story that will leave you breathless for the sequel.
By gayle h. swift
Amazon Verified Purchase
As a survivor of many hurricanes, including one which removed our roof, this title immediately caught my attention.
As local residents prepare for the imminent arrival of a hurricane, memories of recent storms propel them to tame their fear by making preparations. But no actions could ready them for the result of this powerful storm. "Eye" oozes drama and suspense as readers wait to discover who will endure and how they will cope with lives reshaped by the storm's power.
"Eye" will stir questions in reader's minds. What would they do in similar circumstances? How strong is their own moral code? How intense is their own desire to survive? Are there limits to what "cost" they are willing to pay?
Ready yourself for an exciting story that will leave you breathless for the sequel.
October 4, 2016
A fun Sci-Fi story
A hurricane something like the twister in the Wizard of Oz. the story is unpredictable which makes for a page turner.
A hurricane something like the twister in the Wizard of Oz. the story is unpredictable which makes for a page turner.
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