The Taker
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Gallery Books (September 6, 2011)
ISBN-10: 1439197059
ISBN-13: 978-1439197059
Product Description
True love can last an eternity . . . but immortality comes at a price. . . .
On the midnight shift at a hospital in rural Maine, Dr. Luke Findley is expecting another quiet evening of frostbite and the occasional domestic dispute. But the minute Lanore McIlvrae—Lanny—walks into his ER, she changes his life forever. A mysterious woman with a past and plenty of dark secrets, Lanny is unlike anyone Luke has ever met. He is inexplicably drawn to her . . . despite the fact that she is a murder suspect with a police escort. And as she begins to tell her story, a story of enduring love and consummate betrayal that transcends time and mortality, Luke finds himself utterly captivated.
Her impassioned account begins at the turn of the nineteenth century in the same small town of St. Andrew, Maine, back when it was a Puritan settlement. Consumed as a child by her love for the son of the town’s founder, Lanny will do anything to be with him forever. But the price she pays is steep—an immortal bond that chains her to a terrible fate for all eternity. And now, two centuries later, the key to her healing and her salvation lies with Dr. Luke Findley.
Part historical novel, part supernatural page-turner, The Taker is an unforgettable tale about the power of unrequited love not only to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately destroy, and how each of us is responsible for finding our own path to redemption.
My thoughts:
On the plus side, the the author’s writing style is excellent. The characters and the premise of the story were interesting. Magic and alchemy rather than vampires and werewolves — nice.
On the downside, I’m not a big fan of romance novels. I’ve enjoyed a few, but they really have to bring something special to the table. I really didn’t see that something special in this novel. It seems a little bloated and I couldn’t help but think that it could have been better with some heavy editing.
I’m not a prude but … I felt like I needed a shower after reading some portions of this book. Rape, bondage — really did you need that? Really?
I can only recommend this book for major paranormal romance fans. I give it a 2 out of 5.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received book free from Gallery Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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