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The Appointment: Lost and Found
Author Luke P. Narlee returns with another wild and unpredictable tale about the human condition. Only this time, there’s an entire country at stake.
Depression has swept across the nation since the initiation of the Lockdown. The public has been systematically deprived of anything that brings them entertainment, or allows them to express emotion.
When an utterly hopeless Jacob Johansen receives an invitation to attend a mysterious appointment at an anonymous facility, he agrees, considering he has nothing to lose. He takes this opportunity to peel himself away from the drab repetition of the day-to-day routine he’s come to know and reignite a sense of purpose in his life.
Jacob agrees to go forward with a series of tests in which he is immersed in a dream realm that reminds him of the man he was and shows him the potential of the man he could become.
As Jacob engages in his own self-exploration, he is met with the sober realization that his own actions, decisions or avoidances could have a ripple effect, deeper than any dreamer could have fathomed.
From the acclaimed author of Guest Bed comes book one of an epic new series filled with dreams, parallel universes, artificial intelligence, angels, virtual reality, soul mates, and much more...
Depression has swept across the nation since the initiation of the Lockdown. The public has been systematically deprived of anything that brings them entertainment, or allows them to express emotion.
When an utterly hopeless Jacob Johansen receives an invitation to attend a mysterious appointment at an anonymous facility, he agrees, considering he has nothing to lose. He takes this opportunity to peel himself away from the drab repetition of the day-to-day routine he’s come to know and reignite a sense of purpose in his life.
Jacob agrees to go forward with a series of tests in which he is immersed in a dream realm that reminds him of the man he was and shows him the potential of the man he could become.
As Jacob engages in his own self-exploration, he is met with the sober realization that his own actions, decisions or avoidances could have a ripple effect, deeper than any dreamer could have fathomed.
From the acclaimed author of Guest Bed comes book one of an epic new series filled with dreams, parallel universes, artificial intelligence, angels, virtual reality, soul mates, and much more...
509 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 6, 2017
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About the author
Luke P. Narlee
3 books161 followersLuke P. Narlee is an American independent author from Baltimore, Maryland whose stories tend to focus on love, relationships, and the human condition; regardless of the genre. His first novel, Guest Bed, is a story about the daily struggles and joys of adulthood, marriage, and raising children with someone, while also serving as an entertaining mystery, full of suspense, twists and romance. His second novel, The Appointment: Lost & Found (Book one) is the start of a dystopian trilogy, which deals with a controlling government and a world that is slowly forgetting how to show emotion, and how sometimes we have to look back at the life experiences that have changed us in the past, in order to become who we need to be today. His latest book, This Can't Wait, works as both a novel and a collection of short stories. It captures a series of touching, heartfelt moments in several characters lives, and what they learn from not only how it affects them, but how it affects those around them.
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August 10, 2017
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I read Guest Bed last year and really enjoyed it, so I was super excited to see that Luke Narlee had written another book. This dystopian novel is totally unique and nothing like what I expected.
Everyone's on lockdown and forced to remain inside a wall. Not only that, pretty much EVERYTHING has been taken away, even photographs. People are depressed with no emotion or feeling left. Jacob, the main character, is on the road to wasting his life away when he gets an invitation to an appointment. He's quite reluctant, but with nothing to lose, he decides to take his friends advice and go. He's been selected for a "special" project. This is where the adventure begins!
This story is different from most other books I've read with a dystopian setting. I couldn't figure out what was happening in the story and really didn't get close until the end. Even now after reading it, there are mysteries. Jacob winds up in multiple different memories and places-it's like Dark Matter meets déjà vu with not much down time at all. I had to find out what was going to happen with Jacob, Mara, and Lena. In a way, I feel like the only element I wanted more of was romance. It was there, but maybe too subtle for me.
I have to say that this isn't one of my favorite genres, but overall, it was definitely intriguing. I was pretty involved in the story and it kept my interest. I could feel the emotions of the characters and their development was good. I got a tad bit distracted in the middle of the book during the different phases with everything going on, but was still able to follow along.
I really like the way this author writes and I can't wait to read the next book. I'd like to thank the author Luke Narlee for sharing a complimentary copy of his new book with me.
4****
I read Guest Bed last year and really enjoyed it, so I was super excited to see that Luke Narlee had written another book. This dystopian novel is totally unique and nothing like what I expected.
Everyone's on lockdown and forced to remain inside a wall. Not only that, pretty much EVERYTHING has been taken away, even photographs. People are depressed with no emotion or feeling left. Jacob, the main character, is on the road to wasting his life away when he gets an invitation to an appointment. He's quite reluctant, but with nothing to lose, he decides to take his friends advice and go. He's been selected for a "special" project. This is where the adventure begins!
This story is different from most other books I've read with a dystopian setting. I couldn't figure out what was happening in the story and really didn't get close until the end. Even now after reading it, there are mysteries. Jacob winds up in multiple different memories and places-it's like Dark Matter meets déjà vu with not much down time at all. I had to find out what was going to happen with Jacob, Mara, and Lena. In a way, I feel like the only element I wanted more of was romance. It was there, but maybe too subtle for me.
I have to say that this isn't one of my favorite genres, but overall, it was definitely intriguing. I was pretty involved in the story and it kept my interest. I could feel the emotions of the characters and their development was good. I got a tad bit distracted in the middle of the book during the different phases with everything going on, but was still able to follow along.
I really like the way this author writes and I can't wait to read the next book. I'd like to thank the author Luke Narlee for sharing a complimentary copy of his new book with me.
4****
June 19, 2017
I'd rate this 4.5 stars.
Man oh man, I won't be able to get this one out of my head for a while...
It's funny; I used to read a ton of dystopian novels. I remember marveling just how far-fetched they all seemed, how hopeless the authors made life out to be, and how change could be inspired by the resistance of one person. And then (pardon my editorializing) the events of the last few months has brought the far-fetched a little closer. While I'm not ready to volunteer as a tribute, the idea of our country hacked to bits in a battle between the haves and the have-nots, a world where pollution is more the rule than the exception, and people find themselves without food, healthcare, jobs hits a little closer to home for me.
Luke Narlee's The Appointment: Lost & Found isn't quite like that, but there are dystopian elements which seem eerily prescient considering when he must have been writing this. But beyond that, this book is like a cloud formation or one of those Magic Eye puzzles—you aren't quite sure what you're seeing at first, and everyone has a slightly different perspective, but you can't look away, because you're utterly transfixed. And can you ask for much more from a book than that?
The human race is on Lockdown, imprisoned behind a wall which is protected by trigger-happy guards. The expression of emotions is no longer allowed, and to ensure this remains the rule, any form of entertainment—smartphones, music, even photographs—have been forbidden. People shuffle aimlessly through their miserable existence, not making eye contact and barely reacting to the world and the other misanthropes around them.
Jacob Johansen is one of them, but he hasn't completely surrendered to the bleakness even though he knows he should. He keeps seeing these glimpses of memory—people, places, situations—which he has a feeling once meant something to him, but he cannot remember enough, and that makes him both disheartened and frustrated.
One day he receives an invitation to an appointment. He doesn't know who has invited him and what this invitation really means, but he knows he has nothing left to lose, except more time shuffling around in abject boredom and depression. It turns out, however, Jacob has been selected for a "special" project, one which will open up his mind again to what he could be, and remind him of who he once was.
And that's when this book totally takes off. Jacob finds himself in many different situations, perhaps in different worlds, where his life has gone in a wholly new direction. It has almost a Dark Matter -esque feel to it, as you wonder whether there are multiple Jacobs in multiple universes, if these are real memories, or some sort of manipulations. It's just such a cool concept, so vividly told and it really captures your imagination.
One of the great things about this book is I had absolutely no idea what to expect, so I'm being fairly vague in my plot summary so you can enjoy the way it all unfolds. (I'll be honest—I'm still not 100 percent sure what happened but I think Narlee has left some room for interpretation, which is even cooler, in my opinion.) In thinking of the best way to describe this book, I found an old quote:
Narlee's first book, Guest Bed (see my review), also packed a few punches, but it was a completely different type of story. The fact that the same author wrote these two totally different books just proves how talented Narlee is. Not only is the plot complex and memorable, but so are the characters. The book takes a little while to get rolling, but once it does it never lets up.
This may not be a book for everyone, but if you're willing to step outside your comfort zone, I think you'll be richly rewarded, and like me, you'll be ready for Book 2!!
The author provided me a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making this available!
See all of my reviews at http://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blo....
Man oh man, I won't be able to get this one out of my head for a while...
It's funny; I used to read a ton of dystopian novels. I remember marveling just how far-fetched they all seemed, how hopeless the authors made life out to be, and how change could be inspired by the resistance of one person. And then (pardon my editorializing) the events of the last few months has brought the far-fetched a little closer. While I'm not ready to volunteer as a tribute, the idea of our country hacked to bits in a battle between the haves and the have-nots, a world where pollution is more the rule than the exception, and people find themselves without food, healthcare, jobs hits a little closer to home for me.
Luke Narlee's The Appointment: Lost & Found isn't quite like that, but there are dystopian elements which seem eerily prescient considering when he must have been writing this. But beyond that, this book is like a cloud formation or one of those Magic Eye puzzles—you aren't quite sure what you're seeing at first, and everyone has a slightly different perspective, but you can't look away, because you're utterly transfixed. And can you ask for much more from a book than that?
The human race is on Lockdown, imprisoned behind a wall which is protected by trigger-happy guards. The expression of emotions is no longer allowed, and to ensure this remains the rule, any form of entertainment—smartphones, music, even photographs—have been forbidden. People shuffle aimlessly through their miserable existence, not making eye contact and barely reacting to the world and the other misanthropes around them.
Jacob Johansen is one of them, but he hasn't completely surrendered to the bleakness even though he knows he should. He keeps seeing these glimpses of memory—people, places, situations—which he has a feeling once meant something to him, but he cannot remember enough, and that makes him both disheartened and frustrated.
One day he receives an invitation to an appointment. He doesn't know who has invited him and what this invitation really means, but he knows he has nothing left to lose, except more time shuffling around in abject boredom and depression. It turns out, however, Jacob has been selected for a "special" project, one which will open up his mind again to what he could be, and remind him of who he once was.
And that's when this book totally takes off. Jacob finds himself in many different situations, perhaps in different worlds, where his life has gone in a wholly new direction. It has almost a Dark Matter -esque feel to it, as you wonder whether there are multiple Jacobs in multiple universes, if these are real memories, or some sort of manipulations. It's just such a cool concept, so vividly told and it really captures your imagination.
One of the great things about this book is I had absolutely no idea what to expect, so I'm being fairly vague in my plot summary so you can enjoy the way it all unfolds. (I'll be honest—I'm still not 100 percent sure what happened but I think Narlee has left some room for interpretation, which is even cooler, in my opinion.) In thinking of the best way to describe this book, I found an old quote:
Narlee's first book, Guest Bed (see my review), also packed a few punches, but it was a completely different type of story. The fact that the same author wrote these two totally different books just proves how talented Narlee is. Not only is the plot complex and memorable, but so are the characters. The book takes a little while to get rolling, but once it does it never lets up.
This may not be a book for everyone, but if you're willing to step outside your comfort zone, I think you'll be richly rewarded, and like me, you'll be ready for Book 2!!
The author provided me a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making this available!
See all of my reviews at http://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blo....
June 11, 2017
'What is a memory worth to you?'
So this is what it has come to . . . . . the human race is on Lockdown and situated behind The Wall for their own protection. Facial expressions are bland, devoid of emotion. Blankness where there was once animation. There is no music, no phones, no photos, and memories are gone, as well.
A mirror that reflects what isn't, a room with a bed, a nearly deserted diner, a devil woman, the numbers 3/86, the colors yellow, orange, and green. What does it all mean?
Next time you see a person walking with his eyes glued to his phone screen, take stock of the vapid expression on his face. Shades of things to come, my friends. Try to connect if you can remember how.
Count me in for the next book in the series. For those who do not want to start another series, this one is well worth reading even if you do not continue. No huge cliffhanger, but with an ending that is left open to the reader's interpretation. It could end there most satisfactorily if you don't have to have every question answered.
So this is what it has come to . . . . . the human race is on Lockdown and situated behind The Wall for their own protection. Facial expressions are bland, devoid of emotion. Blankness where there was once animation. There is no music, no phones, no photos, and memories are gone, as well.
A mirror that reflects what isn't, a room with a bed, a nearly deserted diner, a devil woman, the numbers 3/86, the colors yellow, orange, and green. What does it all mean?
Next time you see a person walking with his eyes glued to his phone screen, take stock of the vapid expression on his face. Shades of things to come, my friends. Try to connect if you can remember how.
Count me in for the next book in the series. For those who do not want to start another series, this one is well worth reading even if you do not continue. No huge cliffhanger, but with an ending that is left open to the reader's interpretation. It could end there most satisfactorily if you don't have to have every question answered.
July 21, 2017
I have started this review several times now without any success, which is to say I would not publish the gobbledygook of my thought processes. The truth is I am really torn about my feelings for this story.
On the one hand, imagining a world where people experience little or no feelings and have no memories about anything what so ever is intriguing. Trouble is it can also be quite tedious.
The Appointment is a very unique dystopian story. Mankind is on lockdown, situated behind a wall that is closely guarded. They have been stripped of everything. They have no memories, nor do they possess anything that has the potential to rekindle those memories, like music, art, photographs,cell phones etc. Depression has set in, everyone is void of feeling, maintain blank expressions and have little or no meaningful interaction with each other. (Reminds me of being on city transit where everyone is lost in the world of their own smart phone)
Jacob, our protagonist, has turned to drink and sleep to combat his utter loneliness and the emotional vacuum of his life. One day he receives an invitation to attend an anonymous appointment and once there agrees to participate in some tests that result in him being immersed into a dreamlike realm. Secretly Jacob longs to connect with feeling to another human being and hopes that there are still others out there that can remember how life used to be.
Problem is The Boss ( the one in charge of these tests) seems to have a different objective, one that does not embrace a return of Jacob’s memories or emotions.
I love the premise and scope of this undertaking and I am a fan of Narlee’s style of writing, which for me at least, is very reader friendly and accessible. Nonetheless it was a real struggle for me to connect to this story in a meaningful way. Perhaps because it took a fair amount of time for me to figure out where this was going, how much was real and how much was a dream, if any. Still I am feeling pretty confident that as the story continues to unfold this will become more clear. That said I am definitely invested enough and have faith enough in the author to give Book Two a try. I reserve the right to rethink my rating after more of the story has been revealed but for now I am landing on a middle of the road 3 stars.
Luke P. Narlee is an up and comer from whom I expect we shall see great things. My sincere thanks to the author for facilitating a free digital copy for my reading pleasure. :)
On the one hand, imagining a world where people experience little or no feelings and have no memories about anything what so ever is intriguing. Trouble is it can also be quite tedious.
The Appointment is a very unique dystopian story. Mankind is on lockdown, situated behind a wall that is closely guarded. They have been stripped of everything. They have no memories, nor do they possess anything that has the potential to rekindle those memories, like music, art, photographs,cell phones etc. Depression has set in, everyone is void of feeling, maintain blank expressions and have little or no meaningful interaction with each other. (Reminds me of being on city transit where everyone is lost in the world of their own smart phone)
Jacob, our protagonist, has turned to drink and sleep to combat his utter loneliness and the emotional vacuum of his life. One day he receives an invitation to attend an anonymous appointment and once there agrees to participate in some tests that result in him being immersed into a dreamlike realm. Secretly Jacob longs to connect with feeling to another human being and hopes that there are still others out there that can remember how life used to be.
Problem is The Boss ( the one in charge of these tests) seems to have a different objective, one that does not embrace a return of Jacob’s memories or emotions.
I love the premise and scope of this undertaking and I am a fan of Narlee’s style of writing, which for me at least, is very reader friendly and accessible. Nonetheless it was a real struggle for me to connect to this story in a meaningful way. Perhaps because it took a fair amount of time for me to figure out where this was going, how much was real and how much was a dream, if any. Still I am feeling pretty confident that as the story continues to unfold this will become more clear. That said I am definitely invested enough and have faith enough in the author to give Book Two a try. I reserve the right to rethink my rating after more of the story has been revealed but for now I am landing on a middle of the road 3 stars.
Luke P. Narlee is an up and comer from whom I expect we shall see great things. My sincere thanks to the author for facilitating a free digital copy for my reading pleasure. :)
August 10, 2017
From now on, I will put all my energy into drinking and forgetting. Drinking and forgetting. Because I’m better off not feeling anything. We all are.
Make no bones about it...this fantastic book really hit me, man (or woman). I had to take a few days just to reflect on it all. Yes, it's that involved. The intricate, interconnected plot of The Appointment: Lost and Found is what captivated me so effortlessly from beginning to end. You could feel the emotional weight that the main character, Jacob Johansen, carried around with him. You could feel the utter hopelessness of the media-wrecked world he lived in. I enjoyed every strand, every nugget of new information meticulously rationed out to me as a reader. It may only be fiction, but from my perspective, it felt damn real and relatable. That's an automatic positive.
I want to give her the world. I just wish the world wasn’t such an awful place to give at the moment.
Rarely do I come across a book that makes me think on the level that this one forced me to. Its razor-sharp focus and wonderful message about the human condition in general are delights to behold. And there are important life lessons to learn, which are invaluable and thought-provoking. I loved the sprinkling of sci-fi, I loved the dystopian setting, and I absolutely treasured the always-entertaining interactions between Jacob and Mara, his Lucid Assistant. But it's his mysterious connection to a girl named Lena that drove this ambitious story over the rocky cliff of awesome.
“Is the world a terrible place?” she asks me. “Nah, I don’t think so. There’s certainly enough good to make up for the bad. It depends on which you choose to focus on. You know?”
Luke P. Narlee is simply a splendid novelist and I think he's going to go quite far (please see my review for his dazzling debut novel, Guest Bed, where I first predicted his eventual ascent). The guy just knows how to write in an engaging, streamlined manner.
BTW, this great book has been set to FREE for a limited time here: https://www.amazon.com/Appointment-Lo...
Go and get it now! Costs nothing and you'll feel something. What a win-win. Don't sleep on this literary treat.
Truth be typed, there's a lot to unwrap in The Appointment: Lost and Found ...so I advise patience with it, since you'll be rewarded with a kicking gift of fine fic. This is a winner, a special kind of journey that keeps you turning the pages and infiltrates your brain with its methodically magical ways. Two enthusiastic thumbs up all day every day. And nighttime too.
“Who needs reality when you have the dream? Aren’t you happier when you’re dreaming? I know I am.”
Make no bones about it...this fantastic book really hit me, man (or woman). I had to take a few days just to reflect on it all. Yes, it's that involved. The intricate, interconnected plot of The Appointment: Lost and Found is what captivated me so effortlessly from beginning to end. You could feel the emotional weight that the main character, Jacob Johansen, carried around with him. You could feel the utter hopelessness of the media-wrecked world he lived in. I enjoyed every strand, every nugget of new information meticulously rationed out to me as a reader. It may only be fiction, but from my perspective, it felt damn real and relatable. That's an automatic positive.
I want to give her the world. I just wish the world wasn’t such an awful place to give at the moment.
Rarely do I come across a book that makes me think on the level that this one forced me to. Its razor-sharp focus and wonderful message about the human condition in general are delights to behold. And there are important life lessons to learn, which are invaluable and thought-provoking. I loved the sprinkling of sci-fi, I loved the dystopian setting, and I absolutely treasured the always-entertaining interactions between Jacob and Mara, his Lucid Assistant. But it's his mysterious connection to a girl named Lena that drove this ambitious story over the rocky cliff of awesome.
“Is the world a terrible place?” she asks me. “Nah, I don’t think so. There’s certainly enough good to make up for the bad. It depends on which you choose to focus on. You know?”
Luke P. Narlee is simply a splendid novelist and I think he's going to go quite far (please see my review for his dazzling debut novel, Guest Bed, where I first predicted his eventual ascent). The guy just knows how to write in an engaging, streamlined manner.
BTW, this great book has been set to FREE for a limited time here: https://www.amazon.com/Appointment-Lo...
Go and get it now! Costs nothing and you'll feel something. What a win-win. Don't sleep on this literary treat.
Truth be typed, there's a lot to unwrap in The Appointment: Lost and Found ...so I advise patience with it, since you'll be rewarded with a kicking gift of fine fic. This is a winner, a special kind of journey that keeps you turning the pages and infiltrates your brain with its methodically magical ways. Two enthusiastic thumbs up all day every day. And nighttime too.
“Who needs reality when you have the dream? Aren’t you happier when you’re dreaming? I know I am.”
June 3, 2017
Ok so this is a major departure from my normal reading genre, I normally steer clear of dystopia and sci fi novels but I thought just keep my mind open and you never know!
This was a crazy little mind twisting adventure and I was happy to go along for the ride even though I struggled to suspend disbelief at first. I think I was way over my head on this one but It's good to try different genres once in awhile and I thank the author Luke P. Narlee for the opportunity to read your new book. I wouldn't say I'm a convert to this type of style but it was enjoyable nevertheless. A lot happens in this book and some of it's bonkers but it's fast paced and easy to follow, it's not your typical sort of sci fi it's got a human touch amongst the craziness, with lots of romantic interludes to mix things up and keep things fresh, although maybe a few too many it became a bit distracting. I still prefer his first book as it's more to my taste but I'm sure this will be another hit for this author or for fans of this particular genre.
This was a crazy little mind twisting adventure and I was happy to go along for the ride even though I struggled to suspend disbelief at first. I think I was way over my head on this one but It's good to try different genres once in awhile and I thank the author Luke P. Narlee for the opportunity to read your new book. I wouldn't say I'm a convert to this type of style but it was enjoyable nevertheless. A lot happens in this book and some of it's bonkers but it's fast paced and easy to follow, it's not your typical sort of sci fi it's got a human touch amongst the craziness, with lots of romantic interludes to mix things up and keep things fresh, although maybe a few too many it became a bit distracting. I still prefer his first book as it's more to my taste but I'm sure this will be another hit for this author or for fans of this particular genre.
August 31, 2017
4 Stars
Another good one by Luke Narlee. I'm not usually a big fan of the dystopian genre but this one really took me by surprise. And that ending...or non-ending - can't wait for book 2!
Another good one by Luke Narlee. I'm not usually a big fan of the dystopian genre but this one really took me by surprise. And that ending...or non-ending - can't wait for book 2!
May 19, 2017
Wow, Luke Narlee has taken me on the adventure of a lifetime! I just finished this book and am left wanting more, I didn't want it to end. I was hooked from page one. I felt a strong connection to the main character Jacob Johansson, I liked the guy. Narlee did a great job with character development. My emotions were all over the place as the story develops. An exciting, intense read; my thoughts were, hey this could really happen. I don't want to give anything away, you need to read it for yourself, you won't be disappointed.
I enjoyed Guest Bed and The Appointment is riveting! I love finding new authors that become favorites, you find yourself chomping at the bit for their next book. There's no doubt, it will be worth the wait!
I enjoyed Guest Bed and The Appointment is riveting! I love finding new authors that become favorites, you find yourself chomping at the bit for their next book. There's no doubt, it will be worth the wait!
June 22, 2017
Luke Narlee's second book is a riveting read. From the very first paragraph it draws you in and doesn't let go. As you travel on this emotional-in-every-way journey with Jacob, you may find yourself thinking about your own life differently and cherishing each moment and feeling a bit more. You will find yourself laughing, getting teary-eyed, and possibly even falling in love.
You might also find yourself making comparisons to daily life in the real world today—and by the end of the book, you'll know that you must read more, because there is more of the story to be told. And you will hope that the state of the country in this work of fiction does not become a reality anytime soon. But as always, all hope will never be lost. There will always be a reason to keep feeling, and loving, and living.
You might also find yourself making comparisons to daily life in the real world today—and by the end of the book, you'll know that you must read more, because there is more of the story to be told. And you will hope that the state of the country in this work of fiction does not become a reality anytime soon. But as always, all hope will never be lost. There will always be a reason to keep feeling, and loving, and living.
July 18, 2017
This book took me by surprise. The first act built up slowly. I had a slightly hard time diving in but there were enough questions put in my head by the plot that I knew I needed to continue reading. Then came the second act: the eponymous "appointment," and all it entailed. Narlee created an imaginative and intelligent puzzle that had me constantly wondering what was real and what was not. The compelling need for answers ramped up throughout the heart of the story and didn't let up through the third act. The author reveals just enough of the underlying truths to satisfy the reader, yet still so much is withheld. It is a well crafted, creative story with characters that make you wonder and care. I'm looking forward to book two!
May 7, 2017
An amazing new adventure like no other I've read! Jacob goes through a lot in this book, from beginning to end. I'm not giving anything away, though!
Luke P. Narlee has done an awesome job of capturing a full spectrum of emotions in this book. If you liked Guest Bed, you will LOVE The Appointment! You will come away from it with a newfound appreciation for your own emotions and day-to-day interactions with others.
Luke P. Narlee has done an awesome job of capturing a full spectrum of emotions in this book. If you liked Guest Bed, you will LOVE The Appointment! You will come away from it with a newfound appreciation for your own emotions and day-to-day interactions with others.
January 16, 2019
Like the main character in this book, for the majority of it, I had no idea what was going on. That wasn't a bad thing, though, considering it's set in a dystopian world where humans have forgotten how to feel and everyone is part of a mysterious lockdown. During this lockdown, Jacob Johansen is sent an invitation to attend an appointment. It's at this appointment that he becomes part of an experiment that sees him question everything, meet past and future loves, and sets him on a mission to save the people he has unwittingly put in danger. Luke P. Narlee's writing style flows effortlessly and makes it very easy to be absorbed into the world of The Appointment. Luke doesn't weigh the book down with detail but does give you enough to form the unique world and characters as you read. Jacob spends time being other people during the experiments and the chapters where he is a clerk at a haunted hotel is a real highlight. While some of these 'alternative life/dreamer' sequences are confusing, the way they connect together towards the end of the book makes them worthwhile, and hints at what I'm hoping will be some very interesting reveals to come in the next two books. I didn't know the book was part of a trilogy when I started reading it and found that the story was just getting into the swing of things when it ended, leaving me wanting more and achieving the ultimate goal for the first book in an exciting new series. I'm looking forward to more of the 'Lost and Found' series, and to seeing how Jacob's story ends.
December 13, 2017
Luke P. Narlee's novel, The Appointment, is proof that a treasure trove of fantastic indie authors exist. If ever a book can prove a reader wrong that an author must be well-known to be talented, it is The Appointment. The novel is fresh, fast-paced, thrilling, and doesn't contain a single dull moment.
From start to finish, The Appointment keeps its readers interested and on edge. Not only is the novel entertaining, but it also makes one stop and think; questioning humanity at every flip of the page.
As someone who tends to be a bit picky about what they read, I must say that I was highly impressed by The Appointment. I instantly fell in love with the plot and Narlee's writing is fantastic! His words are powerful and have the rare ability to make you feel part of the story; as if you have a deep relationship with the characters and know where they're coming from.
I can honestly say that The Appointment is one of the most creative books I've read in a while. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series has in store!
I highly recommend reading Luke P. Narlee's The Appointment. Its mysterious, thoughtful, well-written pages will blow you away!
From start to finish, The Appointment keeps its readers interested and on edge. Not only is the novel entertaining, but it also makes one stop and think; questioning humanity at every flip of the page.
As someone who tends to be a bit picky about what they read, I must say that I was highly impressed by The Appointment. I instantly fell in love with the plot and Narlee's writing is fantastic! His words are powerful and have the rare ability to make you feel part of the story; as if you have a deep relationship with the characters and know where they're coming from.
I can honestly say that The Appointment is one of the most creative books I've read in a while. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series has in store!
I highly recommend reading Luke P. Narlee's The Appointment. Its mysterious, thoughtful, well-written pages will blow you away!
August 14, 2017
Excellent writing, puts you in the protagonist 's mind? head? heart? Takes a while ...to the end of the book..to figure out what is happening (and what is not!), and even then , we are left hanging!
Keeps us interested and entertained, but gets 4 stars because it does not really end.
Keeps us interested and entertained, but gets 4 stars because it does not really end.
June 26, 2019
I'm not sure how I feel about this book! It was really well written but I don't think I like books that are confusing and you don't really know what's going on. I'm interested to see what happens next but sadly doesn't seem to be another good released yet.
November 18, 2020
Big time fun!
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