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The Elevator
In the path of a devastating hurricane, three very different women find themselves trapped in the elevator of a high-rise office building. All three conceal shattering secrets—unaware that their secrets center on the same man.
The betrayed wife, eager to confront her faithless husband, with rage in her heart and a gun in her pocket…
The determined mistress, finally ready to tell her lover she wants marriage and a family…
The fugitive cleaning woman, tormented by the darkest secret of all…
As the storm rages ever closer, these three must unite to fight for their lives in the greatest test of courage—and faith—any woman could ever face.
The betrayed wife, eager to confront her faithless husband, with rage in her heart and a gun in her pocket…
The determined mistress, finally ready to tell her lover she wants marriage and a family…
The fugitive cleaning woman, tormented by the darkest secret of all…
As the storm rages ever closer, these three must unite to fight for their lives in the greatest test of courage—and faith—any woman could ever face.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 19, 2007
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About the author
Angela Elwell Hunt
271 books1,967 followersChristy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 165 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels.
Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Turner and Hooch and Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City.
Afterward, the dog gave out pawtographs at the airport.
Angela admits to being fascinated by animals, medicine, psychology, unexplained phenomena, and “just about everything” except sports. Books, she says, have always shaped her life— in the fifth grade she learned how to flirt from reading Gone with the Wind.
Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Silver Medallions from Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. In 2007, her novel The Note was featured as a Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, and American Christian Fiction Writers bestowed the same award in 2019.
In 2006, Angela completed her Master of Biblical Studies in Theology degree and completed her second doctorate in 2015. When she’s not home reading or writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers’ conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.
Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Turner and Hooch and Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City.
Afterward, the dog gave out pawtographs at the airport.
Angela admits to being fascinated by animals, medicine, psychology, unexplained phenomena, and “just about everything” except sports. Books, she says, have always shaped her life— in the fifth grade she learned how to flirt from reading Gone with the Wind.
Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Silver Medallions from Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. In 2007, her novel The Note was featured as a Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, and American Christian Fiction Writers bestowed the same award in 2019.
In 2006, Angela completed her Master of Biblical Studies in Theology degree and completed her second doctorate in 2015. When she’s not home reading or writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers’ conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.
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May 20, 2024
I read this a while ago, and now I am bringing my review to Goodreads.
In the path of a devastating hurricane, three very different women find themselves trapped in the elevator of a high-rise office building. All three conceal shattering secrets unaware that their secrets center on the same man.
The premise of the story sounded intriguing, so I decided to read it. So what did I think?
Well….not every book is going to be a hit; this one, for me, was a miss.
I found it to be an average, fairly predictable narrative that I could figure out most of the details early on.
Improbable plot, motivation of the characters and wordy backstories left me skimming through to the end.
(Other reviewers thought of it as an edge-of-your-seat kind of story.) You may feel that way, too.
In the path of a devastating hurricane, three very different women find themselves trapped in the elevator of a high-rise office building. All three conceal shattering secrets unaware that their secrets center on the same man.
The premise of the story sounded intriguing, so I decided to read it. So what did I think?
Well….not every book is going to be a hit; this one, for me, was a miss.
I found it to be an average, fairly predictable narrative that I could figure out most of the details early on.
Improbable plot, motivation of the characters and wordy backstories left me skimming through to the end.
(Other reviewers thought of it as an edge-of-your-seat kind of story.) You may feel that way, too.
August 20, 2009
I think this book was trying to be some sort of emotional "thriller" but it was only half-baked to me. The real problem with this book is that she didn't make me care about any of the characters, I started liking one only to find out that they were uber-crazy and then I had no real care if they lived or died in The Elevator. Also it was marked 'Christian-fiction" in the library and it felt like she through that in at the very end. People decide to try to live better lives. A sentence or two at the end involving Christ does not make a book "Christian" to me. I wouldn't read this one again, and don't really recommend it.
March 27, 2008
Three women stuck in an elevator during a hurricane. Some of the twists are pretty obvious, but overall it's an interesting book that is an allegory about life.
September 11, 2009
No somnolence here...
Angela Hunt has some real talent in this and the Fairlawn series. She can grab the reader's interest without letting up. She brings the characters to life without sleep-inducing detail.
Because this story takes off from page 1 and doesn't slow down, schedule your time so you don't have to put it aside.
Three women from different backgrounds get stuck in an elevator of a high rise building during an approaching hurricane. One has a lover and wants a commitment from him. She was on her way to his office to present to him an ultimatum. Another has a husband who is cheating on her. She was on her way to his office offering no ultimatum. The third woman had been on her way up to retrieve an item that she had left behind. Since they have a long wait for Eddie, the elevator repair man to show up, they slowly open up to one another, telling bits and pieces about their lives and loves. You can guess ahead of time what will emerge from these conversations but the way it comes about and the results are worth the read. You can empathize with each of these characters as their pain is brought out.
And then there's Eddie...
Angela Hunt has some real talent in this and the Fairlawn series. She can grab the reader's interest without letting up. She brings the characters to life without sleep-inducing detail.
Because this story takes off from page 1 and doesn't slow down, schedule your time so you don't have to put it aside.
Three women from different backgrounds get stuck in an elevator of a high rise building during an approaching hurricane. One has a lover and wants a commitment from him. She was on her way to his office to present to him an ultimatum. Another has a husband who is cheating on her. She was on her way to his office offering no ultimatum. The third woman had been on her way up to retrieve an item that she had left behind. Since they have a long wait for Eddie, the elevator repair man to show up, they slowly open up to one another, telling bits and pieces about their lives and loves. You can guess ahead of time what will emerge from these conversations but the way it comes about and the results are worth the read. You can empathize with each of these characters as their pain is brought out.
And then there's Eddie...
January 15, 2009
Three women who have never met before are stuck in an elevator during a devastating hurricaine that is pounding Tampa, Florida. They all have secrets -- and it turns out they all center on the same man.
I enjoyed this. I immediately connected with the characters, and the author's portrayal of their pasts and their conflicts kept me fascinated. Few secrets, since the reader knows from the back cover how they're all connected, but the writing is so good that I kept reading to see how they discovered it. And there are a few secrets revealed, enough to keep me turning pages to find out what would happen next.
I enjoyed this. I immediately connected with the characters, and the author's portrayal of their pasts and their conflicts kept me fascinated. Few secrets, since the reader knows from the back cover how they're all connected, but the writing is so good that I kept reading to see how they discovered it. And there are a few secrets revealed, enough to keep me turning pages to find out what would happen next.
July 15, 2010
I haven't read many christian novels lately, but my boss led me to read this one. I always have enjoyed Angela Hunt's books. Now, my boss likes books where all ends well and didn't like what happened to one of the main characters in the end. However, I was okay with it. We all make choices, wrong or right. That's just part of life. Wrong choice-bad ending. This was one of those stories that portrays that not every person makes the right choice. It is a novel with deep meaning and yet, it was a light novel.
September 29, 2013
Fabulous, couldn't put it down book full of action. Three women are stuck in an elevator... Sounds boring, doesn't it? Consider that one might be a murderer, or maybe even more than one, that there is a hurricane raging outside and no one to rescue them, that one man has a chance to save them, maybe, if he can survive the storm and get to them in time, and that their lives are, quite literally, hanging in a very precarious balance. Kept me up all night!
March 18, 2023
Note: I read and reviewed this book when it was released and updated my rating.
This was my first time reading an Angela Hunt novel. Interesting POV. Well-written of three women caught in a life-changing storm. I have already purchased one of her older books, Justice. I would highly recommend it.
This was my first time reading an Angela Hunt novel. Interesting POV. Well-written of three women caught in a life-changing storm. I have already purchased one of her older books, Justice. I would highly recommend it.
March 30, 2025
Three women stuck in an elevator and a hurricane on it's way full speed . These women have secrets and a lot on their minds. I loved the way Ms.Hunt starts drawing you into a very disaster suspense.
January 7, 2011
Three women stuck in an elevator during a raging hurricane. All with secrets, one a possible killer, one the mistress of a man, the third a thief. Well put together story and recommended.
June 16, 2020
Great Story to Read During Covid 19 Lockdown
The constant flashbacks were obviously necessary to the storyline, but needed to be better outlined somehow, because they did get to be confusing sometimes. Each character was very well explained, but I would have liked more on the mistress. The love stories that shown through it are great!! For those who have never been trapped somewhere with strangers, it could seem weird that people open up like that...but just ride a city bus or greyhound, sit through a breakdown on one of those...then watch the craziness begin. People share all kinds of things when they have lots of time on their hands and little to no control over their situation. A good reminder of WHO is really in control!
The constant flashbacks were obviously necessary to the storyline, but needed to be better outlined somehow, because they did get to be confusing sometimes. Each character was very well explained, but I would have liked more on the mistress. The love stories that shown through it are great!! For those who have never been trapped somewhere with strangers, it could seem weird that people open up like that...but just ride a city bus or greyhound, sit through a breakdown on one of those...then watch the craziness begin. People share all kinds of things when they have lots of time on their hands and little to no control over their situation. A good reminder of WHO is really in control!
February 24, 2019
A good read. I read this in a two day period. Angela Hunt did a good job helping the reader connect with the main characters. It was interesting since I’m very familiar with the location this was set in and also familiar with hurricanes. It was intriguing how the three women were all connected with the same man and the author did a good job revealing those relationships. The book has a lot of flashbacks which are important pieces to understanding the characters and the development of their personalities. I will definitely read more from this author.
May 31, 2019
One can always rely on Angela for a good story
As a Christian I would have loved more of a spiritual aspect to the story and really missed this. It is wonderful however to have a good, clean wholesome narrative that is thoroughly captivating and thought provoking. So sad that it had to come to an end.
As a Christian I would have loved more of a spiritual aspect to the story and really missed this. It is wonderful however to have a good, clean wholesome narrative that is thoroughly captivating and thought provoking. So sad that it had to come to an end.
July 29, 2020
Picked this up years ago from a trading shelf at a Panera’s in Arvada, obviously while visiting Mom. Abandoned almost immediately when I realized it was written in first person, except when it wasn’t. (I checked.) Then I read the reviews to make sure I wasn’t making a mistake. I wasn’t.
November 16, 2020
Very exciting and suspenseful
This story kept me turning pages and I did not want to put it down. Very suspenseful. I enjoyed getting to know the characters. It also had and ending that I didn't expect. Very good story.
This story kept me turning pages and I did not want to put it down. Very suspenseful. I enjoyed getting to know the characters. It also had and ending that I didn't expect. Very good story.
November 16, 2020
Page Turner
Make sure you read this on vacation like I did. You won't be able to leave it for an instant. Angela Hunt welded back stories cleverly into an exciting disaster suspense tale. By the end, the characters live in you mind and have invaded you heart.
Make sure you read this on vacation like I did. You won't be able to leave it for an instant. Angela Hunt welded back stories cleverly into an exciting disaster suspense tale. By the end, the characters live in you mind and have invaded you heart.
October 30, 2022
The suspense in this book was captivating, but ended weakly. I found this title classified as christian fiction, but found very little evidence or discussion of faith in this book. As a reminder, this storyline takes place in a stuck elevator - so be aware of this if claustrophobic.
October 13, 2024
Quite a twist
Sometimes too much detail, a little boring at first.
Becomes pretty interesting as story wears on.
Characters are expanded to be more complex and the reader becomes more invested in outcome.
Sometimes too much detail, a little boring at first.
Becomes pretty interesting as story wears on.
Characters are expanded to be more complex and the reader becomes more invested in outcome.
June 4, 2017
Who would ever believe that a nail-biter could happen all within the confines of an elevator! Set during a hurricane in an elevator, these unlikely characters find their inner strengths.
March 19, 2018
This was an excellent on-the-edge-of-your-seat book. Despite the stress it produced, I really liked it. Anyone looking for a thrilling read, this is really a good one!
May 5, 2019
This book was really good....I felt like I was right there with them.....the ending sort of dropped, but it was a good story!
January 7, 2020
this story is a lil bit creepy the lil boy was being followed by a women
January 27, 2020
This book was recommended to me by my sister. It was a slow read, a bit boring at times, and there were a few areas it did not hold my attention. Overall, I would not recommend it.
April 15, 2020
Redelijk spannend boek, maar gelukkig met een happy end
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August 10, 2020Lots of interesting twists and turns, surprise ending!
September 24, 2020
I enjoyed the book. It wasn’t a huge mystery, but I enjoyed the way the character were woven together.
May 2, 2021
This was my first book by this author. Interesting premise and character development. Will order more of her books.
June 25, 2021
Very enjoyable reread.
February 2, 2022
Not what expected
I enjoyed this story but it was definitely not what I thought it was going to be. And that ending....I did not see that coming.
I enjoyed this story but it was definitely not what I thought it was going to be. And that ending....I did not see that coming.
January 22, 2023
Good read. 3 people, 1 common denominator.
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