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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. Suspense. HTML:#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts�?? electrifying trilogy comes to an end, as three men and three women join forces�??and hearts�??to battle the ultimate evil. Years ago, after their blood brother ritual, Gage, Fox, and Caleb each emerged from the woods with a piece of bloodstone. Now, it will become their weapon in the final fight against the demon they awakened. Winner take all�?� Shared nightmares, visions of blood and fire, and random violence begin to plague the longtime friends and the women bound to them by fate. None of them can ignore the fact that, this year, the demon has grown stronger�??feeding off of the terror it creates. But now, the three pieces of the bloodstone have been fused back together. If only they could figure out how to use it. A gambling man like Gage has no trouble betting on his crew to find a way. And though he and Cybil share the gift of seeing the future, that�??s all they share. But Gage knows that a woman like Cybil�??with her brains and strength and devastating beauty�??can only bring him luck. Good or bad has yet to be determined�??and could mean the difference between absolute destruction or an end to Hawkins Hollow's nightmare... Don't miss the other books in the Sign of Seven Trilogy Blood Brothers… (more)
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LibraryThing member tipsister
As much as I enjoy all Nora Robert's books, I'm glad this series is done. Not because I didn't like it, I loved it, but because it was scary. It made me uncomfortable and I didn't like the subject matter. Here's a quick synopsis -don't worry, no spoilers.
Three boys who are not biological brothers
In the months leading up to their 31st birthday, three women come to town. One comes for work, another because she's led there, and the third is pulled in by the first woman. The three men, now joined by three women (convenient) know that this is the year the demon must be stopped.
The first book was Cal and Quinn's story. I related to them the best. Cal was the hometown boy. He was on the town councils, ran the bowling alley, and had ties to the town from the very beginning. Quinn was the paranormal writer who came to town to investigate and research what went on every seven years.
The second book was Fox and Layla's story. Fox was the boy raised by free love hippies who rebelled and became a lawyer. He stayed in the town as well and made a home and law practice in the Hollow. Layla was brought there almost in a dream. She quickly teamed up with Quinn and the men, knowing that somehow she was a part of it all.
The third book was Gage and Cybil's story. Gage was abused by his alcoholic father growing up and had very little use for the town. He passed through now and then but he never set up a home anywhere, choosing to travel where his poker games took him. It was only the coming "seven" and his brothers that brought him back. Cybil was Quinn's best friend and a master at research. She was brought into help and quickly found herself a vital member of the six person team.
My only problem with these books was the subject matter of the demon. I don't like it. I try not to read books or watch movies where there is an ultimate evil force like a demon. They scare me. It's that simple. I couldn't read these books at bedtime, but I couldn't put them down at the same time. The characters saved this trilogy for me. It's one of Nora's best gifts, creating wonderful, likeable characters.
Do I recommend them? Yes, for those who don't mind a little bit of horror mixed in with their romance. I'm sure there are scarier books out there, I just don't choose to pick those up. I'll hang on to them, maybe read them again, and maybe share them with a few friends.
Three boys who are not biological brothers
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are born on the same day. They are best friends, beyond friendship, more like true brothers. On their tenth birthday they camp out at a place in the woods called the Pagan Stone. They slice their hands and become blood brothers. What they didn't realize was that by doing a blood ritual in that spot they would unleash a demon that had been imprisoned there for a few hundred years. The demon possessed the town for a week before going dormant for seven years. Every seven years it comes back for seven days and the boys -now men - fight it as best they can.In the months leading up to their 31st birthday, three women come to town. One comes for work, another because she's led there, and the third is pulled in by the first woman. The three men, now joined by three women (convenient) know that this is the year the demon must be stopped.
The first book was Cal and Quinn's story. I related to them the best. Cal was the hometown boy. He was on the town councils, ran the bowling alley, and had ties to the town from the very beginning. Quinn was the paranormal writer who came to town to investigate and research what went on every seven years.
The second book was Fox and Layla's story. Fox was the boy raised by free love hippies who rebelled and became a lawyer. He stayed in the town as well and made a home and law practice in the Hollow. Layla was brought there almost in a dream. She quickly teamed up with Quinn and the men, knowing that somehow she was a part of it all.
The third book was Gage and Cybil's story. Gage was abused by his alcoholic father growing up and had very little use for the town. He passed through now and then but he never set up a home anywhere, choosing to travel where his poker games took him. It was only the coming "seven" and his brothers that brought him back. Cybil was Quinn's best friend and a master at research. She was brought into help and quickly found herself a vital member of the six person team.
My only problem with these books was the subject matter of the demon. I don't like it. I try not to read books or watch movies where there is an ultimate evil force like a demon. They scare me. It's that simple. I couldn't read these books at bedtime, but I couldn't put them down at the same time. The characters saved this trilogy for me. It's one of Nora's best gifts, creating wonderful, likeable characters.
Do I recommend them? Yes, for those who don't mind a little bit of horror mixed in with their romance. I'm sure there are scarier books out there, I just don't choose to pick those up. I'll hang on to them, maybe read them again, and maybe share them with a few friends.
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LibraryThing member shelleyraec
An ending to the trilogy that is classic Roberts - perfect when you just need a dose of good triumphs over evil, happy happy endings. Cybil and Gage were the most interesting characters so it's a shame that they had to share their story with the climax in a way. A little high on the corny
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LibraryThing member onyx95
Every 7 years for 7 days, ever since their 10th birthday (July 7), Caleb Hawkins, Fox O'Dell and Gage Turner have tried to take care of Hawkins Hollow when the evil came. Blaming themselves for unleashing it on the town. Since the arrival of Quinn Black (reporter of the strange and now engaged to
Book 3 ..... No real surprise in this one, or in any of them really. Over the past 3 books, getting to know these characters has been so much fun, from the (as I call her) whirlwind of Quinn, the simple girly girl of Layla to this book that shows so much more of Cybil. She is sophisticated, tough, and smart and that is the combination that is needed to break through to Gage and his abused, 'I don't need anyone' attitude. Where Cal is the hometown hero type and Fox is the hippie (their words not mine) lawyer, as a group this six aren't just friend, they are family and the emotions are there. The paranormal / supernatural stuff is a lot more intense in this book (since the time is closer) but the romance, the adventure is always the best part. I found myself caring for Cybil so much more than I ever thought I would.
* Over view of the whole series: As always with Nora Roberts, the character creation is excellent with a wide variety of personalities so picking a favorite person and couple is difficult for me, there are aspects of each that I really enjoyed. That being said, I have to go with - Gage and Cybil, don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored Cal, Fox and Layla, (Quinn was a bit to hectic for me), but my favorite book pick would go to ... The Pagan Stone, for the romance of it. It hit more of an emotional cord with me than any of the other books. The faith, the hope and the vision of the past, the now and the what will be.
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Cal), Layla Darnell (strangely drawn to Hawkins Hollow and to Fox), and Cybil Kinski (supernatural researcher and Quinn's best friend), the group have been able to find more information on the demon and the guardians that are suppose to keep them. Finding the diaries and meeting (so to speak) some of their ancestors, then figuring out how the bloodstone could be put back together (it was left in 3 pieces after the boys at their 10th birthday made a blood brother ritual), now they just need to figure out how it all comes together, how the information they have will help them use the bloodstone as a weapon to destroy the demon they have come to know as Twisse.Book 3 ..... No real surprise in this one, or in any of them really. Over the past 3 books, getting to know these characters has been so much fun, from the (as I call her) whirlwind of Quinn, the simple girly girl of Layla to this book that shows so much more of Cybil. She is sophisticated, tough, and smart and that is the combination that is needed to break through to Gage and his abused, 'I don't need anyone' attitude. Where Cal is the hometown hero type and Fox is the hippie (their words not mine) lawyer, as a group this six aren't just friend, they are family and the emotions are there. The paranormal / supernatural stuff is a lot more intense in this book (since the time is closer) but the romance, the adventure is always the best part. I found myself caring for Cybil so much more than I ever thought I would.
* Over view of the whole series: As always with Nora Roberts, the character creation is excellent with a wide variety of personalities so picking a favorite person and couple is difficult for me, there are aspects of each that I really enjoyed. That being said, I have to go with - Gage and Cybil, don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored Cal, Fox and Layla, (Quinn was a bit to hectic for me), but my favorite book pick would go to ... The Pagan Stone, for the romance of it. It hit more of an emotional cord with me than any of the other books. The faith, the hope and the vision of the past, the now and the what will be.
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
In this third book of Robert's Sign of Seven Trilogy we delve into the final conflict along with the pre-destined relationship between rolling stone gambler, Gage and earthy crunchy, in control Cybil.
If you have read the first two books of this trilogy you probably have a pretty good idea of what
As a whole, I liked the second book and the characters of the second book the most. Here the characters really didn't do it for me. Cybil was just too high on herself to engage me and although I kind of liked Gage and sympathized with his past it wasn't enough to really invest me in the story. I spent a great deal of time wishing we'd get to the exciting part and as such I'd have to say the ending climactic scene was certainly the very best part of the book.
Overall I feel this would be a good paranormal trilogy for contemporary lovers looking to expand their horizons without taking too much of a risk.
If you have read the first two books of this trilogy you probably have a pretty good idea of what
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is going to happen here. In a straight talking and logical manner this sextet of fated people manage to take all the thrill and suspense out of the traditional horrifying demon terrorizing a small town paranormal story. Stephen King (or even Sherrilyn Kenyon) this is most definitely not. As a whole, I liked the second book and the characters of the second book the most. Here the characters really didn't do it for me. Cybil was just too high on herself to engage me and although I kind of liked Gage and sympathized with his past it wasn't enough to really invest me in the story. I spent a great deal of time wishing we'd get to the exciting part and as such I'd have to say the ending climactic scene was certainly the very best part of the book.
Overall I feel this would be a good paranormal trilogy for contemporary lovers looking to expand their horizons without taking too much of a risk.
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LibraryThing member lhaas
Nora Roberts does it again, another satisfying conclusion to her series. Although, she does repeat characteristics and themes within her various series, she still manages to inject some new elements in every series.
LibraryThing member SunnySD
Book three in the series documenting a small town tormented by a demon who appears like clockwork every 7 years. I'd recommend starting with the first book, Blood Brothers, rather than this one if you want anything to make much sense.
Cybil and Gage get their turn to fall in love. Both independent,
The concluding entry in Robert's latest trilogy is better that the preceding two books. Still not her best work, by far, but at least here I didn't want to shake the characters quite so often.
Cybil and Gage get their turn to fall in love. Both independent,
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and neither the type to put down roots, they'll have to face their own weaknesses, if the three couples are to make a successful stand against the demon Twisse in the final hour.The concluding entry in Robert's latest trilogy is better that the preceding two books. Still not her best work, by far, but at least here I didn't want to shake the characters quite so often.
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LibraryThing member busyreadin
This series just didn't draw me in like so many of Robert's other books have. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, and found the whole premise to be a bit too far out.
LibraryThing member IceQueenTN
This last book in the trilogy was predictable. I had hoped that Nora would do better by it, as she normally does. All in all, the entire series was good. Just not her best.
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
The last pair have to work out if they want to be a couple or to resist. Gage Turner is the son of an abusive drunk who travels the world gambling and Cybil Kinski is a woman avoiding relationships having seen her father after he killed himself while young.
The two of them have chemistry but they
Yes it's pretty predictable, the ending felt a little rushed and left me with questions but it was an enjoyable ride.
The two of them have chemistry but they
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question whether or not that chemistry will last but this tribulation may bring them close, but is it close enough. Can they survive and can they defeat the evil that lurks in the woods.Yes it's pretty predictable, the ending felt a little rushed and left me with questions but it was an enjoyable ride.
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LibraryThing member robindejarnett
The third in the 'Sign of Seven' trilogy (why it's not called the 'Blood Brothers' trilogy is beyond me), The Pagan Stone sets up the final couple in the series, Gage and Cybil. Gage is an interesting guy, the only one of the three Blood Brothers who spends nearly all his time away their hometown,
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Hawkins Hollow. He doesn't have any family, nor any real ties to the town, other than through the bloodstone, but still comes back to fight to save the tiny town every seven years.(yeah, a lot of plot stuff there - but you'll get it if you read the books 8-)Gage has watched his two best friends fall for two of the three women destined to help them fight the 'Big Evil Bastard' (demon), and knows he's in line to hook up with the third, Cybil. As a gambler, he doesn't trust Fate - he hasn't been dealt a fair hand yet - and Cybil is just as cynical about being thrust together with him. Of course, though they fight Fate, they eventually lose, or give in.Besides the romance, there's also the issue of defeating the evil demon before it can infect the town again and kill. Roberts wraps up the plot side fairly well, though with all the bleeding walls and gushing blood it did seem a tad over-worked. It felt like the paranormal side was a little thin - if you've been reading about Ravenor demons, this one may have fallen just a little too easily, therefore the slightly lower rating. The demon had some big moments in the books, but didn't seem to capitalize on its victories when it did find a chink in the group's armor. And there wasn't always an explanation about how they kept it from repeating the same offenses.But, fun none the less. The romantic in me would have liked to have had the 'five years later' epilogue, just to see how everyone ended up. I'll probably look into some of her other books (there's just a FEW 8-) in the future, just to see if her style varies a lot from series to series. Show Less
LibraryThing member crashingwaves38
The Pagan Stone is the conclusion of the Sign of Seven Trilogy and highlights the romance between Gage and Cybil.
Unlike the previous book in the trilogy, I didn't feel like any of the characters were vague or contrived. I was happy that there was a woman who could match Gage's wanderlust. More, I
Of the three books, I feel like this is the most tightly written. Though the first book was my favorite, this is probably the best one, and so earns a higher rating. I enjoyed watching their relationship develop, the writing was good, the characters were well-developed (though the female lead still felt a little under-developed, particularly when compared to other Roberts series), and the finale was kick-ass.
Unlike the previous book in the trilogy, I didn't feel like any of the characters were vague or contrived. I was happy that there was a woman who could match Gage's wanderlust. More, I
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was happy that Roberts didn't feel the need to give her any secret longings for stability or a permanent home. I also liked the fact that, for once, we saw a couple who were very, very similar to one another; too often, we see characters who don't share many (if any) traits in common (that old opposites attract thing). I enjoyed seeing the end of the demon; I wish we could have seen more of what was going on in town and seen more of the periphery characters defending their space, but I understand that it wasn't really feasible or even necessarily desirable to most readers. I also enjoyed seeing the glimpses into the future and watching Cybil and Gage hone their skills and work together. I was also pleased (though that's not quite the right word) that Gage's relationship with his father doesn't take the normal turn of "Oh, yes Dad, I'll forgive you for years of abuse" after one apology.Of the three books, I feel like this is the most tightly written. Though the first book was my favorite, this is probably the best one, and so earns a higher rating. I enjoyed watching their relationship develop, the writing was good, the characters were well-developed (though the female lead still felt a little under-developed, particularly when compared to other Roberts series), and the finale was kick-ass.
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LibraryThing member lrobe190
In the conclusion to the "Sign of Seven" trilogy, three women and three men merge their powers to battle the ultimate evil, proving that friendship, family, love, and passion is much stronger than the looming darkness.
Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors and I especially enjoy her paranormal
Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors and I especially enjoy her paranormal
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paperback series...such as the "Sign of Seven" series. Roberts is a great storyteller...lots of suspense and romance. Show Less
LibraryThing member jenspeaks
I started listening to the audiobook while I nursed my second child. I fell asleep too many times about halfway through that I skipped to the end to know how the story ended without having to relisten to sections several times.
LibraryThing member jdonnelly14
** spoiler alert ** I'd have to say the third book in this in thrilling trilogy is by far the best. Though it also have the signature Roberts musical tone to it, the pacing in much faster, the leading characters more intriguing and volatile. Though you know before ever reading it exactly who will
This book delved deeper into lead character flaws and overcoming them more than in any in the rest of the trilogy. Gabe finally comes to terms with t...more I'd have to say the third book in this in thrilling trilogy is by far the best. Though it also have the signature Roberts musical tone to it, the pacing in much faster, the leading characters more intriguing and volatile. Though you know before ever reading it exactly who will hook up this story is not in anyway a disappointing read.
This book delved deeper into lead character flaws and overcoming them more than in any in the rest of the trilogy. Gabe finally comes to terms with the abuse he felt at the hands of his father as a youth and though it may not make up for a childhood of terror, his father gives his life to save Gage. I think the inner turmoil and coming to terms with that piece of sub plot and background story added a lot to the overall character development which occurred during this story.
Through out the rest of the series both Gage and Cybil seem to be the flamboyant or dangerous, selfish pair, this book provides both the reason behind the facade and proof that is is a facade. Gage is willing to sacrifice his own life to save a town that never did anything for him and the friends that were more family than his own. The two wanders face great danger in the story, great sacrifice, but in the end learn that they don't have to or want to wander the world alone anymore.
I feel like I had more to say here, but since I didn't get to finish this right after reading the book I can't remember what it was and don't want to mix up different books I've read recently. Overall I will say the whole trilogy and especially this conclusion to it is a must read.
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hook up this story is not in anyway a disappointing read.This book delved deeper into lead character flaws and overcoming them more than in any in the rest of the trilogy. Gabe finally comes to terms with t...more I'd have to say the third book in this in thrilling trilogy is by far the best. Though it also have the signature Roberts musical tone to it, the pacing in much faster, the leading characters more intriguing and volatile. Though you know before ever reading it exactly who will hook up this story is not in anyway a disappointing read.
This book delved deeper into lead character flaws and overcoming them more than in any in the rest of the trilogy. Gabe finally comes to terms with the abuse he felt at the hands of his father as a youth and though it may not make up for a childhood of terror, his father gives his life to save Gage. I think the inner turmoil and coming to terms with that piece of sub plot and background story added a lot to the overall character development which occurred during this story.
Through out the rest of the series both Gage and Cybil seem to be the flamboyant or dangerous, selfish pair, this book provides both the reason behind the facade and proof that is is a facade. Gage is willing to sacrifice his own life to save a town that never did anything for him and the friends that were more family than his own. The two wanders face great danger in the story, great sacrifice, but in the end learn that they don't have to or want to wander the world alone anymore.
I feel like I had more to say here, but since I didn't get to finish this right after reading the book I can't remember what it was and don't want to mix up different books I've read recently. Overall I will say the whole trilogy and especially this conclusion to it is a must read.
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LibraryThing member hoosieriu97
I almost stopped reading this book about half-way through, but I hate to not finish a book. There were parts that were entertaining and moved the book along, but there was a lot of repetition and no real battle at the end.
LibraryThing member Silversi
I found it slightly hard to get into this book in the beginning, but once I got past that slump I was hooked. I highly recommend reading this entire series. It's a great set of books if you like the mystical reads from Nora Roberts.
LibraryThing member suzanne5002
This is the last of the Blood Brothers trilogy. Each book has its good qualities. Each character has their own personality and you really get a sense of what they're like as a person. After a while I sorta knew what they were gonna attempt.
Witchcraft, Tarot cards are useful tools in thiis book.
Roberts saved the best mystical fireworks for the last. What a great ending!!
Witchcraft, Tarot cards are useful tools in thiis book.
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One character introduced them to the others and they agreed even they had their doubts in the beginning.Roberts saved the best mystical fireworks for the last. What a great ending!!
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LibraryThing member kysmom02
This book is the end to the Blood Brothers Trilogy. Although a bit predictable, it is a good end to the series and a quick, easy read.
This book focuses on Cybil and Gage. They happen to be the two individuals that haven't "hooked up" yet. Cal and Quinn are already engaged, and Fox and Layla are
This book focuses on Cybil and Gage. They happen to be the two individuals that haven't "hooked up" yet. Cal and Quinn are already engaged, and Fox and Layla are
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well on their way. I thought that this book focused on Gage and Cybil much more than on the task of beating the Evil and saving Hawkins Hollow from the plague that it suffers each year during the Seven. There were a few twists and turns that kept this book interesting, but mostly ended like you would expect. Show Less
LibraryThing member hoosgracie
Last book in the trilogy was a bet of a let down.
LibraryThing member llyramoon
This review is for the entire series. I enjoyed this series. I liked the premise, storyline and conclusion. The characters were a bit predictable (which lets face it, that's what romances are). I'd have to say that the last pair of characters (Gage and Cybil) were a little harder to get a good
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connection with but towards the end of the book it didn't bother me as I enjoyed this book more as the ending to this series rather than as the connection between the last pair of characters (Gage/Cybil). The first two book were better in connecting with the characters but all three were great in building up the storyline. Show Less
LibraryThing member C.Ibarra
This is the final installment of the Sign of Seven Trilogy. I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first two. I couldn’t connect with the two characters this one primarily focuses on. I still enjoyed the resolution of the story, and tried not to let my lack of love for the Cybil and Gage ruin
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LibraryThing member Lauren2013
A compelling end to the series although I did not care as much for the leads as much as in the previous installments - particularly Cybil.
LibraryThing member Linyarai
A great read by one of my favorite authors.
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
A compelling end to the series although I did not care as much for the leads as much as in the previous installments - particularly Cybil.
LibraryThing member murderbydeath
Here is the drawback to making the commitment to writing something about every book you read: sometimes, there isn't really anything to say worth the effort it takes to write it.
This third and final book wasn't horrible. It just wasn't great, or even very good either. Very predictable if you've
I thought the level of creepiness was excellent, for someone who doesn't like horror or terror, just spooky.
On the plus side, writing this killed the last 15 minutes of work and now I can go home. Taking the time to write it down pays off after all. :)
This third and final book wasn't horrible. It just wasn't great, or even very good either. Very predictable if you've
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read even one of NR's other paranormal trilogies. Lots of annoying behaviour from our tragic hero who fights against being trapped by a woman. Yawn. Eventual it's-all-about-the-love-and-the-light ending left me feeling slightly nauseated, as if I'd eaten just one cookie too many. I thought the level of creepiness was excellent, for someone who doesn't like horror or terror, just spooky.
On the plus side, writing this killed the last 15 minutes of work and now I can go home. Taking the time to write it down pays off after all. :)
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Original publication date
2008-11
ISBN
1423337840 / 9781423337843