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New York : Jove Books, 2007.
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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. Suspense. HTML:#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the first novel in a compelling trilogy about three brothers bound by fate, blood, and a timeless enemy. In the town of Hawkins Hollow, it�??s called The Seven. Every seven years, on the seventh day of the seventh month, strange things happen. It began when three young boys�??Caleb, Fox, and Gage�??went on a camping trip to The Pagan Stone... It is only February, but Caleb Hawkins�??descendant of the town founders�??has already seen and felt the stirrings of evil. Though he can never forget the beginning of the terror in the woods twenty-one years ago, the signs have never been this strong before. Cal will need the help of his best friends Fox and Gage, but surprisingly he must rely on a stranger as well. Reporter Quinn Black came to Hawkins Hollow hoping to make its eerie happenings the subject of her new book. She too can see the evil the locals cannot, somehow connecting her to the town�??and to Cal. As winter turns to spring, they will shed their inhibitions, surrendering to a desire that will grow and form the cornerstone of a group of men and women bound by the fight against what is to come from out of the darkness�?� Don't miss the other books in the Sign of Seven trilogy The Hollow The… (more)
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
With the rise of paranormal romance Nora Roberts seems to be carving a comfortable niche with this idea. Many of her earlier works had tingers of the supernatural but she seems to have broken into this area and made it her own. I have to admit to being a bit apprehensive after the circle trilogy
The story centers around three men, when they were 10 they released something while camping and celebrating their tenth birthday on the seventh day of the seventh month. Every seven years since, things have gone badly wrong in the town, and they have used the fact that they seem to be immune to it, and that they seem to have supernatural help, to combat it.
It's 21 years later. They are about to embark on another year of madness and three women are attracted to it. One is a journalist, Quinn Black, she's interested in the strange and wants to investigate. Caleb is attracted to her as well and wants to keep her safe. The evil that lurks is trying this time to escape Hawkins Hollow, and defeat it's only enemies.
I'm sure that the following two books will involve the other two guys and the other girls, following the Light trilogy pattern, but I found it fun, if a little drawn out occasionally. Still I'm looking forward to book 2.
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(which wasn't one of my favourites by her) but this series has made me happier.The story centers around three men, when they were 10 they released something while camping and celebrating their tenth birthday on the seventh day of the seventh month. Every seven years since, things have gone badly wrong in the town, and they have used the fact that they seem to be immune to it, and that they seem to have supernatural help, to combat it.
It's 21 years later. They are about to embark on another year of madness and three women are attracted to it. One is a journalist, Quinn Black, she's interested in the strange and wants to investigate. Caleb is attracted to her as well and wants to keep her safe. The evil that lurks is trying this time to escape Hawkins Hollow, and defeat it's only enemies.
I'm sure that the following two books will involve the other two guys and the other girls, following the Light trilogy pattern, but I found it fun, if a little drawn out occasionally. Still I'm looking forward to book 2.
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LibraryThing member Rhea1023
I was a little disappointed in this book, I enjoy Nora Roberts work but this one left me hanging. First you have a couple who after knowing each other a month fall madly in love and are talking marriage...unrealistic, but its a book. But, what really upset me was the fact that the entire book is
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leading up to a battle between good and evil to only leave you hanging in the end. This demon/evil spirit has been terrorizing the earth for centuries and is finally (partially) defeated by six people with one gun, rocks, sticks and stern language. If I hadn't already purchased the next two books I would chalk this series up as thanks but no thanks. Show Less
LibraryThing member sarad
Threes and sevens are magic numbers. Power numbers. Put together and there's no telling what can be overcome--or what could be released.
In the little town of Hawkins Hollow, three ten year old boys--Caleb, Fox and Gage--discovered that first hand. Born at the same time on the same day, the seventh
This time, however, the third round, there are outsiders--women--involved and all signs point to this being the final showdown between good and evil.
Blood Brothers tells Caleb's story. As a direct descendent of the Hawkins that gave the town its name, Caleb is the point man of sorts for the trio. He is an all-around good guy, devoted to his town, his family and his friends, and determined to stop evil as much as he can. When Quinn Black, a writer and researcher with an interest in the occult, comes to town for a story on the odd happenings, he's her first contact and their connection makes sparks fly.
I adored this book. I really enjoy Ms. Roberts' writing a lot of the time, but I've also had a few misses with her work. Thankfully, that was not the case with this book. I was drawn in from the very beginning and read through it quickly, turning pages to figure out what would happen next. To me, this was an excellent balance of both the paranormal and romantic aspects of a paranormal romance. Yes, it was a little darker than what some people might enjoy, and a little more graphic. I think a few touches of JD Robb's style seeped in. It worked, for me, though, so I'm not complaining.
As this is a trilogy, and there are three boys that start the whole thing off, there are three girls to match them. Predictable? Yes. But again, it worked for me and I'm desperately curious to see how the other two couples manage, particularly Gage and Cybil, the couple we spent the least time with in this book.
As far as complaints, I confess that I would have liked a little more action, a little more decisive a stand being made against the Big Bad, regardless of the fact that this was just the introductory book. Still, that's relatively minor and I can wait until May for book two to see where we go from here.
In the little town of Hawkins Hollow, three ten year old boys--Caleb, Fox and Gage--discovered that first hand. Born at the same time on the same day, the seventh
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day of the seventh month, the trio swore an oath that made them blood brothers and also forced them into the roles of defenders of their home town. For one week, every seven years, they bear witness to a week of madness in their town, and do their best to keep things under control for everyone.This time, however, the third round, there are outsiders--women--involved and all signs point to this being the final showdown between good and evil.
Blood Brothers tells Caleb's story. As a direct descendent of the Hawkins that gave the town its name, Caleb is the point man of sorts for the trio. He is an all-around good guy, devoted to his town, his family and his friends, and determined to stop evil as much as he can. When Quinn Black, a writer and researcher with an interest in the occult, comes to town for a story on the odd happenings, he's her first contact and their connection makes sparks fly.
I adored this book. I really enjoy Ms. Roberts' writing a lot of the time, but I've also had a few misses with her work. Thankfully, that was not the case with this book. I was drawn in from the very beginning and read through it quickly, turning pages to figure out what would happen next. To me, this was an excellent balance of both the paranormal and romantic aspects of a paranormal romance. Yes, it was a little darker than what some people might enjoy, and a little more graphic. I think a few touches of JD Robb's style seeped in. It worked, for me, though, so I'm not complaining.
As this is a trilogy, and there are three boys that start the whole thing off, there are three girls to match them. Predictable? Yes. But again, it worked for me and I'm desperately curious to see how the other two couples manage, particularly Gage and Cybil, the couple we spent the least time with in this book.
As far as complaints, I confess that I would have liked a little more action, a little more decisive a stand being made against the Big Bad, regardless of the fact that this was just the introductory book. Still, that's relatively minor and I can wait until May for book two to see where we go from here.
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LibraryThing member U2_BeeGees
Loved book one of trilogy.
Nora Roberts expores the spiritual, occult in a way that makes first time readers or not so faves of the gnere want to continue reading the series.
AS always, the characters are well written and believable.
Nora Roberts expores the spiritual, occult in a way that makes first time readers or not so faves of the gnere want to continue reading the series.
AS always, the characters are well written and believable.
LibraryThing member RPerritt
This was a really , really good book. I can't wait for the second one to come out in May.
LibraryThing member chicklitter
Nora Roberts is another author who I'll buy pretty much anything from. And while the head-hopping does sometimes get on my nerves, I'm usually able to overlook it because her voice is so good, the writing so lyrical and the plots so twisty. The head-hopping did bother me a little more than usual in
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this one, but as per usual I was able to move beyond it. Roberts' latest trilogy features a pretty creepy antagonist, and I actually had a nightmare one night while reading this. It looks like Roberts has another great trilogy on her hands, and I'm curious to see how this all plays out. Show Less
LibraryThing member hoosgracie
Good start to a trilogy of paranormal romance/suspense novels. Similar to her other paranormal trilogies. The characters and plot are appealing.
LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
When three 10 year old boys take a blood brother oath at the Pagan Stone, they unleash a force that terrorizes their hometown. 21 years later Cal, Fox and Gage discover that their fates are irrevocably intertwined with three women all drawn by a mysterious destiny to save Hawkins Hollow, or die
This is the first Nora Roberts book that I've had the occasion to read and I have to admit I was quite curious to read something by her. I thought the story itself was good, interesting in kind of a light weight Stephen King sort of way. The romances and the characters were all very contemporary and struck me as a bit too blasé about the situation they were in. Cal and Quinn, the two main characters in this first third, were also a bit too contemporary and perfect for my taste, but likeable nonetheless.
This story didn't overwhelm me or make me want to run out and read everything by this author, although I do plan to finish off reading this series just to see how everything turns out.
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trying.This is the first Nora Roberts book that I've had the occasion to read and I have to admit I was quite curious to read something by her. I thought the story itself was good, interesting in kind of a light weight Stephen King sort of way. The romances and the characters were all very contemporary and struck me as a bit too blasé about the situation they were in. Cal and Quinn, the two main characters in this first third, were also a bit too contemporary and perfect for my taste, but likeable nonetheless.
This story didn't overwhelm me or make me want to run out and read everything by this author, although I do plan to finish off reading this series just to see how everything turns out.
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LibraryThing member klarsenmd
In the first installment of this triology, the scene is set for a showdown between good and evil as three lifetime friends come together once again to fight the demon that has plagued their town since it was released twenty-one years ago.
As is typical for one of these trilogies, this first one
As is typical for one of these trilogies, this first one
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focuses on the love between Caleb and Quinn and introduces the reader to the remaining players in the story. It was a quick fun read and did it's job by leaving me wanting to read the next two installments. Show Less
LibraryThing member lrobe190
This book in the "Sign of Seven" trilogy pits three couples against a demon who was unleashed by the three men when they were ten years old. As usual, Roberts has created romantic characters and a paranormal experience that is terrifying and suspenseful. I really liked it.
LibraryThing member Awtumn
I am not a fan of Nora Roberts writing style, but the story line was really good.
LibraryThing member crashingwaves38
In Blood Brothers, we are introduced to Hawkins Hollows, which has been the home of a certain kind of evil for centuries. This evil was loosed 21 years ago by three childhood friends, who share the bonds of the same birth date and birth time as well as blood. These three men are joined in their
Of the trilogy, I think this is my favorite book, which is odd, as I usually find the conclusion my favorite. However, I loved reading about Quinn. She's such a happy, bubbly, effervescent woman, who is determined and intelligent and open to new experiences and confident. In essence, my idea of the perfect woman. I enjoyed reading how she and Cal came together. I enjoyed various aspects of the journals, and the search to find more. Exploring the town, getting to know the families, and the occasional jaunt into past memories of the men are all great.
All those things led to an enjoyable read. However, I feel like this is a weaker trilogy, and therefore has weaker books, than many of her previous works. In many ways, it feels like a re-do of her Three Sisters trilogy, just from a male perspective and with a couple of the larger plot points slightly changed. Some of the jumps that the characters make are simply not intuitive and are weak at best.
Reading the sweet romance between Cal and Quinn, though, more than made up for weak plot points. Overall, I enjoyed this book (and the trilogy).
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quest against evil by three women who are also bound to the Hollow, though they don't know it. Of the trilogy, I think this is my favorite book, which is odd, as I usually find the conclusion my favorite. However, I loved reading about Quinn. She's such a happy, bubbly, effervescent woman, who is determined and intelligent and open to new experiences and confident. In essence, my idea of the perfect woman. I enjoyed reading how she and Cal came together. I enjoyed various aspects of the journals, and the search to find more. Exploring the town, getting to know the families, and the occasional jaunt into past memories of the men are all great.
All those things led to an enjoyable read. However, I feel like this is a weaker trilogy, and therefore has weaker books, than many of her previous works. In many ways, it feels like a re-do of her Three Sisters trilogy, just from a male perspective and with a couple of the larger plot points slightly changed. Some of the jumps that the characters make are simply not intuitive and are weak at best.
Reading the sweet romance between Cal and Quinn, though, more than made up for weak plot points. Overall, I enjoyed this book (and the trilogy).
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LibraryThing member hafowler
So far, I'm really enjoying La Nora's forays into horror and dark fantasy. I totally worship her ability to build those Nora-esque characters and relationships I love, but throw in a dash of King-esque scary or fantasy at the same time. I'm really looking forward to the rest of this series!
LibraryThing member onyx95
Sharing a birthday (July 7, 1977) made it for a natural fit, Caleb Hawkins, Fox O'Dell and Gage Turner became the best of friends. On their 10th birthday, they decided to celebrates the way boys do. A camping trip out at the clearing called Pagan Stone, they drank the beer Gage stole from his dad,
Heavy, heavy into character creation. That is one of the best parts of a trilogy, more than half of this book is just about setting up the story and the characters. Once you get to know the who and the what, the story can play out all that much better. Cal is a wonderfully responsible yet easy person to really enjoy. Quinn is a handful, she is like a whirlwind in and around everyone and everything, they make the perfect connection (hope I didn't give too much away). These characters are easy to care about and the situation is obviously just getting started. The slight hint of supernatural gives it a little twist that makes it more than just a thriller romance. The who and the what is set, now lets see more in the next book of this "Sign of 7" trilogy (The Hollow)
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ate the Little Debbie cakes Fox bought at the store and drank the lemonade the Cal's mom had packed. At midnight they decided to become blood brothers. After their pack was made, the words were spoken and the blood was mixed, something evil seemed to be released out of the stone like altar and nothing was ever the same again. Every 7 years, for 7 days the little town of Hawkins Hollow is terrorized by this evil and now after about 20 years, with the help of Quinn Black (a reporter of the strange and unusual), Layla Darnell (who was strangely drawn to Hawkins Hollow) and Cybil Kinski (Quinn convinced her to come) they might find a way to stop it all. The combination of psychic sensitivities, visions or dreams of the past and the information gained from their ancestors might give them a clue to how to putting the pieces together again. Heavy, heavy into character creation. That is one of the best parts of a trilogy, more than half of this book is just about setting up the story and the characters. Once you get to know the who and the what, the story can play out all that much better. Cal is a wonderfully responsible yet easy person to really enjoy. Quinn is a handful, she is like a whirlwind in and around everyone and everything, they make the perfect connection (hope I didn't give too much away). These characters are easy to care about and the situation is obviously just getting started. The slight hint of supernatural gives it a little twist that makes it more than just a thriller romance. The who and the what is set, now lets see more in the next book of this "Sign of 7" trilogy (The Hollow)
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LibraryThing member jdonnelly14
** spoiler alert ** Nora Roberts does not disappoint in this opening to one of her newest trilogies. While the setting or story have nothing to do with Celtic roots, it's like being pulled to a tavern in Ireland as you settle into Roberts' familiar cadence and pace reminiscent of a story you'd
I will note however having all three book to this trilogy i...more Nora Roberts does not disappoint in this opening to one of her newest trilogies. While the setting or story have nothing to do with Celtic roots, it's like being pulled to a tavern in Ireland as you settle into Roberts' familiar cadence and pace reminiscent of a story you'd picture in some cozy Irish tavern. Roberts has a voice distinctively her own and her words are like lyrics or music in the style with which she writes.
I will note however having all three book to this trilogy is advised before ever opening the covers of the first book.
This trilogy drags the reader to a small town in Maryland where a centuries old battle between light and dark still wages every seven years. In 1652 Giles Dent, a source of light, possibly a wizard though his exact title of being is so far unmentioned sent his lover and unborn children away to safety then trapped a demon so deadly none could kill him beneath the Pagan Stone, an alter-like stone deep in the the Hawkins Hollow woods. Before his death in the battle he sacrificed himself, his power to prepare those to come to the war they would someday battle in hopes of finally defeating this evil.
In 1987, three ten year old boys, descendants of Dent and his lover, became blood brothers on a stolen outing at the stone. In the process they released both light and dark onto their tiny little Maryland town and the battle was begun again. Now, for seven days in the seventh month of every seventh year an evil is unleashed on the town that drives its residents to unspeakable acts while the boys are left to try with what gifts they were left by Dent to fight the evil back and protect the innocents the darkness targets.
Now as the third unleashing of evil approaches, three women, unknown descendants of the evil itself have come to fight it back, because this battle will be the last and the winner is as of yet unknown.
This story focuses on the group both coming together, meeting each other and learning to be a team as well as the love story developing between Quinn Black and writer who's there to ferret out the story she's now become a part of and Caleb Hawkins, one of the three to set the story into motion.
Though the ending is slightly disappointing because it feels as though there should be more, another chapter to keep the story into motion, it is not a Roberts novel to be missed. The chilling scenes she creates with vivid clarity are enough to have any reader looking over their shoulder. The way she draws you in to immerse you in history is fascinating in and of itself and of course no one writes romance like Roberts does so that aspect doesn't even bear mentioning, it's a given.
This is why I recommend having all three books before beginning to read this tale as there is more, it's just found in the next book in this exciting trilogy. The Hollow.
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picture in some cozy Irish tavern. Roberts has a voice distinctively her own and her words are like lyrics or music in the style with which she writes.I will note however having all three book to this trilogy i...more Nora Roberts does not disappoint in this opening to one of her newest trilogies. While the setting or story have nothing to do with Celtic roots, it's like being pulled to a tavern in Ireland as you settle into Roberts' familiar cadence and pace reminiscent of a story you'd picture in some cozy Irish tavern. Roberts has a voice distinctively her own and her words are like lyrics or music in the style with which she writes.
I will note however having all three book to this trilogy is advised before ever opening the covers of the first book.
This trilogy drags the reader to a small town in Maryland where a centuries old battle between light and dark still wages every seven years. In 1652 Giles Dent, a source of light, possibly a wizard though his exact title of being is so far unmentioned sent his lover and unborn children away to safety then trapped a demon so deadly none could kill him beneath the Pagan Stone, an alter-like stone deep in the the Hawkins Hollow woods. Before his death in the battle he sacrificed himself, his power to prepare those to come to the war they would someday battle in hopes of finally defeating this evil.
In 1987, three ten year old boys, descendants of Dent and his lover, became blood brothers on a stolen outing at the stone. In the process they released both light and dark onto their tiny little Maryland town and the battle was begun again. Now, for seven days in the seventh month of every seventh year an evil is unleashed on the town that drives its residents to unspeakable acts while the boys are left to try with what gifts they were left by Dent to fight the evil back and protect the innocents the darkness targets.
Now as the third unleashing of evil approaches, three women, unknown descendants of the evil itself have come to fight it back, because this battle will be the last and the winner is as of yet unknown.
This story focuses on the group both coming together, meeting each other and learning to be a team as well as the love story developing between Quinn Black and writer who's there to ferret out the story she's now become a part of and Caleb Hawkins, one of the three to set the story into motion.
Though the ending is slightly disappointing because it feels as though there should be more, another chapter to keep the story into motion, it is not a Roberts novel to be missed. The chilling scenes she creates with vivid clarity are enough to have any reader looking over their shoulder. The way she draws you in to immerse you in history is fascinating in and of itself and of course no one writes romance like Roberts does so that aspect doesn't even bear mentioning, it's a given.
This is why I recommend having all three books before beginning to read this tale as there is more, it's just found in the next book in this exciting trilogy. The Hollow.
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LibraryThing member 24girl
In the small village of Hawkins Hollow, Maryland friends Gage, Fox and Cal sneak into the woods for a sleepover at the Pagan Stone on the night before their shared 10th birthday. Armed with plenty of snacks and 3 cigarettes, beer and a Penthouse magazine they snuck out with, the boys are feeling
When their blood touches the Pagan Stone they unleash a three-hundred year curse. Since that night, every seven years Hawkins Hollow becomes closed off to outsiders and the residents are plagued by a week of unexplainable tragedies. On the eve of the third seven year cycle author Quinn Black has come to town to investigate the mysterious happenings for a new book.
In the interest of controlling what Quinn learns Cal works closely with her as she researches the strange phenomenon. When Quinn herself becomes victim to strange visions Cal knows it’s no coincidence that Quinn was drawn to Hawkins Hollow.
I love that Nora Roberts can churn out so many books each with a strong plot and great characters that turn into successful trilogies. Other than her Eve Dallas books written as J.D. Robb I haven’t read anything by Roberts in about seven years. Remembering that my similar return to a romance author from a long term hiatus resulted in one star review for Sandra Brown’s A Treasure Worth Seeking I was a little nervous starting this one. I shouldn’t have worried. Nora Roberts is the queen of romance and it shows.
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more grown up already. After one of them pukes they start to reconsider the idea of acting more grown up and think up the idea of a pact. Best friends since birth, they vow to always remain close and seal their bond with blood.When their blood touches the Pagan Stone they unleash a three-hundred year curse. Since that night, every seven years Hawkins Hollow becomes closed off to outsiders and the residents are plagued by a week of unexplainable tragedies. On the eve of the third seven year cycle author Quinn Black has come to town to investigate the mysterious happenings for a new book.
In the interest of controlling what Quinn learns Cal works closely with her as she researches the strange phenomenon. When Quinn herself becomes victim to strange visions Cal knows it’s no coincidence that Quinn was drawn to Hawkins Hollow.
I love that Nora Roberts can churn out so many books each with a strong plot and great characters that turn into successful trilogies. Other than her Eve Dallas books written as J.D. Robb I haven’t read anything by Roberts in about seven years. Remembering that my similar return to a romance author from a long term hiatus resulted in one star review for Sandra Brown’s A Treasure Worth Seeking I was a little nervous starting this one. I shouldn’t have worried. Nora Roberts is the queen of romance and it shows.
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LibraryThing member Kace
Every once in awhile I encounter books by Nora Roberts that justifies my continued reading a guilty pleasures. The book was this side of predictable, and the magic saving a doomed earth has been explored before, but I do love the characters she creates, and on a side note, there was much less of
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the announcing what your going to say while they're saying it dialogue among her characters...so yay. In fact I can only recall one time this occured. The town, every seven years goes through a cursed period for 7 days/mostly nights in the seventh month of the year. Its up to three blood brothers and of course their love interests to save the day. This first was Cal and Quinns story, and it was good enough to read the next. Who am I kidding? I would've read the next one anyway.... Show Less
LibraryThing member suzanne5002
Three boys who are best friends find out that they were born on the same day and in the same year. On the eve of their tenth birthday, they decide to take a hike and spend the night in the woods.
They do not realize that what happens on this night will change their lives forever. Wherever the men
Roberts' trilogies always leaves a 'cliffhanger' at the end of her books. I am glad that Book Two is in my possession so I don't have to wait 6 months or a year to find out what happens.
They do not realize that what happens on this night will change their lives forever. Wherever the men
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travel during the course of their days, they return every seven years and figure out what happened on that dreadful night. Roberts' trilogies always leaves a 'cliffhanger' at the end of her books. I am glad that Book Two is in my possession so I don't have to wait 6 months or a year to find out what happens.
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LibraryThing member IceQueenTN
Very good beginning of a story of good vs. evil. Nora Roberts is good at telling that tale well.
LibraryThing member carladbrewer
Excellent - scary in that Stephen King way with the bonus of a good romance. I really enjoyed it, and now I can't wait to get my hands on the second one (The Hollow).
LibraryThing member SunnySD
Blood brothers Caleb, Fox and Gage are only ten years old when, having sneaked away to celebrate their mutual birthday on an adult-free camp-out at the Pagan Stone, a local haunt spot, they accidentally loose a great evil. Schools burn, suicides and murders skyrocket, and then it disappears.
Roberts is known for her strong female characters and also for engaging romances filled with mystery, suspense, and intrigue. Unfortunately, this just isn't her best effort. The dialogue is tired and unconvincing, the the action is limited, and the interaction between characters is predictable (okay, it is a formula romance, but still -- Roberts has shown she's capable of more). That said, I will still probably purchase the sequel, in hopes that the series improves.
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Unfortunately, it returns for a seven day period every seven years claiming more lives and wrecking more havoc on the town of Hawkin's Hollow. Twenty years pass. Enter the women: Quinn, Layla and Cybil have their own ties to Hawkins Hollow, and to the evil that attacks it. Now the six must somehow find a way to stop it from claiming the town -- and them.Roberts is known for her strong female characters and also for engaging romances filled with mystery, suspense, and intrigue. Unfortunately, this just isn't her best effort. The dialogue is tired and unconvincing, the the action is limited, and the interaction between characters is predictable (okay, it is a formula romance, but still -- Roberts has shown she's capable of more). That said, I will still probably purchase the sequel, in hopes that the series improves.
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LibraryThing member sumik
Finally finished this book. Now what the heck did I do with book 2?
I don't know why it took me so long - it's no better nor worse than any other Nora Roberts and I usually find her entertaining. All I can say is that I've had an uncharacteristic non-reading couple of years.
So - if you like Nora
I don't know why it took me so long - it's no better nor worse than any other Nora Roberts and I usually find her entertaining. All I can say is that I've had an uncharacteristic non-reading couple of years.
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Roberts' slightly supernatural trilogies - I think you'll like this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member tonile.helena
What an awesome book! So well written, suspenseful with a hint of romance. Kept me up till the early hours - can't wait for part two!
LibraryThing member shelleyraec
Nora Roberts has an uncanny ability to weave romance, mystery and the supernatural without losing any of the threads. Each develops rationally and pulls you into the story. She creates vivid settings so that you feel you could have seen the places she describes and which creates a backdrop of
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normalcy, firmly grounding the story.The characters are appealing, with men that have a strong sense of duty and loyalty (which makes a female heart flutter). The women are not simpering wimps and play an equal role in the story. Each of the six has vulnerabilities and frailties that make them easy to relate to. In Blood Brothers, Cal and Quinn are the central characters however the others aren't pushed aside as can sometimes happen, so we begin to build relationships with them also. The story is quite chilling, a creeping evil with the ability to exaggerate the feelings we most often keep hidden - suspicion, despair, anger, and a group who have no real idea how to prevent it being unleashed on the town again but are desperate to defend themselves and their loved ones.There are no conclusions in this book so you wil be eager to read the next. Show Less
LibraryThing member pmgaecon
Good start to a new series
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Original publication date
2007-11-27
Physical description
322 p.; 18 cm
ISBN
9780515143805
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Sign of Seven, 1
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