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Mind Walker
For more than four hundred years, the males of the Ostermann family have unleashed their secret power on the world, destroying lives and amassing great fortunes. But five centuries prior, the first woman to inherit the identical gene as the males foretold that another female would be born with the same power. It was she who would stand against the madness of the Ostermann reign. No one knew when she would come...until now. In present-day British Columbia, Wolf Ostermann rules his exotic estate with an iron fist. Ostermann has no son to continue his family legacy, so if he and his family are to maintain their economic grip on the world, Wolf must indoctrinate his reluctant daughter, Tara. Unfortunately for Wolf, Tara will have nothing to do with him anymore, and that doesn't bode well for the tyrannical megalomaniac. Now on the run, Tara and ex-CIA operative Chris Landry must battle for their lives as they ultimately realize the tenacious reach of her father's powerful mind-and the evil it unleashes on all of humanity. Bursting with raw emotion, Mind Walker combines action and suspense in a nonstop ride from the landscapes of British Columbia to the Caribbean Islands, and ends in a chilling climax in New York City.
236 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Roy Mcconnell
1 book58 followersRoy McConnell published his debut novel, Mind Walker, in September of 2009. Mind Walker is a thriller loaded with action, romance, and even a twist of sci-fi. Roy was selected as a Rising Star author on the Barnes and Noble website.
Roy's short stories have been published in many print and on-line magazines, such as: The Storyteller, Frame Lines, York Region's Pen and Pixel. When he is not at his day job as a computer systems analyst or working on a new novel, Roy is either playing competitive pool, golfing, going for long walks with his wife, or relaxing with a good book or movie in Newmarket, Ontario.
Roy's short stories have been published in many print and on-line magazines, such as: The Storyteller, Frame Lines, York Region's Pen and Pixel. When he is not at his day job as a computer systems analyst or working on a new novel, Roy is either playing competitive pool, golfing, going for long walks with his wife, or relaxing with a good book or movie in Newmarket, Ontario.
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January 7, 2012
Don't let the great sounding blurb deceive you into reading this stinker. Yes there was some paranormal mind control by both Wolf Ostermann and his daughter. The characters though were so stilted and one dimensional that the could have been robots. Even their speech was flat and pretty much lacking in emotion which made for characters that I just couldn't relate to. Mr. McConnell did do a good job of keeping Chris and Tara on the run and the chase was the story. The concept behind the book was a good one but the shallow characters and the lack of fleshing out the workings of the mind walking was just a great let down. If you're looking for a good suspense thriller, look somewhere else.
February 6, 2011
4½ stars - Roy McConnell has written a very engaging and exciting story about a family who, over five hundred years, has used a unique power solely to their own advantage... until now.
Mind Walker is sweeping in its scope and involves a family history unlike any I've ever read before. I really like the premise and Mr. McConnell did a good job fulfilling the promise. There were a couple of little things that jarred a bit [a lot of yelling, shouting and screaming used when quieter forms of communication would, IMO, work just as well:] but on the whole this is a story that I would recommend to fans of books that live large and dare to look beyond the norm. I'll definitely be looking for more of this talented author's work.
Mind Walker is sweeping in its scope and involves a family history unlike any I've ever read before. I really like the premise and Mr. McConnell did a good job fulfilling the promise. There were a couple of little things that jarred a bit [a lot of yelling, shouting and screaming used when quieter forms of communication would, IMO, work just as well:] but on the whole this is a story that I would recommend to fans of books that live large and dare to look beyond the norm. I'll definitely be looking for more of this talented author's work.
August 8, 2010
What would you do if one day you discovered that for most of your life, you had been manipulated by an ambitious and unscrupulous person? That is the dilemma for Chris Landry, one of the three main characters in Roy McConnell's thriller, Mind Walker. With this book, the author explores mind control and its devastating consequences on those who are unaware of the power that a Mind Walker have over their lives and the world.
The books begins with a heated argument between the other two main characters, Tara Ostermann and her authoritarian father, Wolf --- the experienced mind walker. They argue about Tara's stubborn refusal to carry on 400 years of family legacy controlling others for their benefits. Fearing for her life, Tara is secretly planning to run away. But that night, after waking up terrified and sweating from a vivid dream, she is kidnapped from her room.
The next morning Tara's mother, Una, discovers that her daughter is missing, and pleads with her husband to call the police. Wolf refuses to get the police involved to avoid bringing attention to himself and his family. Wolf calls Chris Landry, Tara's personal bodyguard, and puts him in charge of the investigation. During a confidential conversation with George, the family driver and Wolf secretly assigned Tara's bodyguard, he is assassinated and the assassin also tries to kill Chris. While running and looking for refuge, Chris steals one of Wolf's cars and escapes at high speed crashing through the entrance gates. He must rely on his CIA knowledge, training, and former contacts to find and rescue Tara, while trying to stay alive and out of the reach of Wolf Ostermann.
Meanwhile Tara has regained consciousness and is trying to understand what happened to her. During her captivity Tara has the same vivid dream with that familiar female voice. But this time “the voice” identifies herself and explains to Tara her abilities and teach her how to use them.
From the moment that Chris escapes the Ostermann's fortress the pace of the story intensifies and, the reader will find himself or herself running with him in a non-stop thriller from British Columbia to the Caribbean Islands. All involved in this rescue mission must endure the constant attacks of Mr. Ostermann's pack of wolves closing on their prey, Chris.
I found the storyline to be original, thought-provoking, and very attuned with the day we are living where greed rules and compassion is considered a sign of weakness.
Since I review mostly Christian books, I was warned by the author about its adult content. Despite his warning, I decided to read and review the book since its description sounded extremely interesting to me. I was not disappointed! I was captured from page one. The storyline was an exhilarating and intriguing thriller with elements of science fiction and some adult content.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy a good thriller with a fresh idea and don't mind some graphic scenes.
The books begins with a heated argument between the other two main characters, Tara Ostermann and her authoritarian father, Wolf --- the experienced mind walker. They argue about Tara's stubborn refusal to carry on 400 years of family legacy controlling others for their benefits. Fearing for her life, Tara is secretly planning to run away. But that night, after waking up terrified and sweating from a vivid dream, she is kidnapped from her room.
The next morning Tara's mother, Una, discovers that her daughter is missing, and pleads with her husband to call the police. Wolf refuses to get the police involved to avoid bringing attention to himself and his family. Wolf calls Chris Landry, Tara's personal bodyguard, and puts him in charge of the investigation. During a confidential conversation with George, the family driver and Wolf secretly assigned Tara's bodyguard, he is assassinated and the assassin also tries to kill Chris. While running and looking for refuge, Chris steals one of Wolf's cars and escapes at high speed crashing through the entrance gates. He must rely on his CIA knowledge, training, and former contacts to find and rescue Tara, while trying to stay alive and out of the reach of Wolf Ostermann.
Meanwhile Tara has regained consciousness and is trying to understand what happened to her. During her captivity Tara has the same vivid dream with that familiar female voice. But this time “the voice” identifies herself and explains to Tara her abilities and teach her how to use them.
From the moment that Chris escapes the Ostermann's fortress the pace of the story intensifies and, the reader will find himself or herself running with him in a non-stop thriller from British Columbia to the Caribbean Islands. All involved in this rescue mission must endure the constant attacks of Mr. Ostermann's pack of wolves closing on their prey, Chris.
I found the storyline to be original, thought-provoking, and very attuned with the day we are living where greed rules and compassion is considered a sign of weakness.
Since I review mostly Christian books, I was warned by the author about its adult content. Despite his warning, I decided to read and review the book since its description sounded extremely interesting to me. I was not disappointed! I was captured from page one. The storyline was an exhilarating and intriguing thriller with elements of science fiction and some adult content.
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy a good thriller with a fresh idea and don't mind some graphic scenes.
May 23, 2010
In all fairness, let me start by saying although I am a huge fan of paranormal mysteries, I do not like alien plots. When I first decided to read Mind Walker, I did not have a clue aliens would be involved. The concept of "mind walking" was intriguing. The plot for this story had great potential but mediocre writing hampered it severely. Apparently Roy Mcconnell is a short story writer and this story lacked the in depth characterizations, plot development and transitions to make for a good read. For example, without revealing a spoiler, there is a 9 month gap without explanation or transition to the next scene in the storyline.
For centuries, men from the Ostermann family have passed on the ability to invade and influence other peoples minds ensuring their financial and power hungry success. When this mind walking power is passed on to Wolf Ostermann's daughter, Tara, she does not want to follow in dad's footstep leading to an inevitable family split. At times, I found myself enjoying myself; then at other times, I would throw down the book in frustration pondering whether to finish it. In order to be fair to the author, I did finish it; but not without really analyzing why it did not work for me. As always, try it for yourself.
For centuries, men from the Ostermann family have passed on the ability to invade and influence other peoples minds ensuring their financial and power hungry success. When this mind walking power is passed on to Wolf Ostermann's daughter, Tara, she does not want to follow in dad's footstep leading to an inevitable family split. At times, I found myself enjoying myself; then at other times, I would throw down the book in frustration pondering whether to finish it. In order to be fair to the author, I did finish it; but not without really analyzing why it did not work for me. As always, try it for yourself.
June 7, 2010
This is one of those books that is mainly plot-driven, with the characters going along for the ride. That plot definitely carries the story and kept me turning pages.
The Ostermann family has a genetic gift that is being passed down through the generations. They not only read minds, they can walk through them and alter thoughts. Wolf Ostermann is using that gift for destruction and financial gain. His daughter Tara rebels and soon they are in a battle like no other.
The concept of mind walking is both intriguing and terrifying. This book might just leave you wondering where your next thought is really coming from!
The Ostermann family has a genetic gift that is being passed down through the generations. They not only read minds, they can walk through them and alter thoughts. Wolf Ostermann is using that gift for destruction and financial gain. His daughter Tara rebels and soon they are in a battle like no other.
The concept of mind walking is both intriguing and terrifying. This book might just leave you wondering where your next thought is really coming from!
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June 24, 2010Another new author recommended to me. Can't wait to start!
August 22, 2010
Not my usual genre (paranormal, special powers etc) for reading, but actually enjoyed. Though I would just warn sexually explicit! At times thought I was reading a pretty racy romance novel!
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