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“You see, Liam, the real reason Danny and I asked you to come here is we need your help. We need you to help us keep Karis alive.”
When Liam Shaw arrives in London on the morning of the opening ceremony, he jumps into the spell-binding social world of the 2012 Olympics. Liam thinks he’s attending the games to support his high school friend, British diver Danny Litenn. But then, out of the blue, Danny’s sister Heather asks for help with keeping a man named Karis Brindamoure alive. Suddenly, amidst sporting events of all sorts, Liam begins his new role as an unofficial bodyguard. With the assistance of a ghostly figure, Liam investigates Karis’s past, striving to unravel the mystery. Something is very wrong. But what could it be?
When Liam Shaw arrives in London on the morning of the opening ceremony, he jumps into the spell-binding social world of the 2012 Olympics. Liam thinks he’s attending the games to support his high school friend, British diver Danny Litenn. But then, out of the blue, Danny’s sister Heather asks for help with keeping a man named Karis Brindamoure alive. Suddenly, amidst sporting events of all sorts, Liam begins his new role as an unofficial bodyguard. With the assistance of a ghostly figure, Liam investigates Karis’s past, striving to unravel the mystery. Something is very wrong. But what could it be?
324 pages, Paperback
Published September 27, 2022
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March 18, 2023
Great writer!
This book was almost impossible to put down. I felt like I was at the Olympics
With friends. Loved learning about london.
This book was almost impossible to put down. I felt like I was at the Olympics
With friends. Loved learning about london.
August 3, 2023
Kelchner delivers a compelling story with a fun setting and intriguing characters. At first, I thought some of the dialogue seemed a little odd, but as I kept reading and saw the character development, it made sense, and I became more drawn into the story. The book became harder and harder to put down as I went along. As someone who loves the Olympics and remembers watching the 2012 London games, it was really fun to read a novel in that setting, and I thought the backdrop of the Olympics helped balance out some of the heaviness of the subject matter.
Kelchner deals with some difficult and traumatic subjects, which he wisely warns about in the Author's Note at the beginning, but he does so in a tasteful and not overly graphic way. He also shows his keen understanding of psychology and plants several nuggets of wisdom throughout the dialogue, perhaps my favorite of which is, "Pain unlocks the gate to the path of gratitude." I can't wait to read the next installment to see what happens next!
June 4, 2023
Hope he keeps pumping out content. Very entertaining, and CR touches on deeper traumas. Well worth a read! Wish I could offer some critiques, but nothing.
April 19, 2023
While the setting and genre are not my particular taste when it comes to reading, I was delightfully intrigued by the mystery and backstory of the characters.
In many ways, the story itself is a interpersonal drama that focuses on the characters themselves while placing them in a unique circumstance (London during the 2012 Olympics) all the while maintaining a simple premise that builds upon itself more and more until the end.
The book tackled particularly deep issues with more nuance than most Christian fiction. It was refreshing, to say the least, but because of this I can not recommend this story for just anyone due to its niche genre and potentially triggering nature. But if you are looking for a book that doesn't stray away from the heavy topics while balancing a straightforward premise and relish the thought of traveling to London; check it out!
In many ways, the story itself is a interpersonal drama that focuses on the characters themselves while placing them in a unique circumstance (London during the 2012 Olympics) all the while maintaining a simple premise that builds upon itself more and more until the end.
The book tackled particularly deep issues with more nuance than most Christian fiction. It was refreshing, to say the least, but because of this I can not recommend this story for just anyone due to its niche genre and potentially triggering nature. But if you are looking for a book that doesn't stray away from the heavy topics while balancing a straightforward premise and relish the thought of traveling to London; check it out!
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