Haunted by painful memories, Clay Ryker heads to an Oregon village to make a new start. Suddenly he discovers that by tracing his fingers over a person's skin, he can feel a number---a death date! What is this eerie ability to sense when somebody's time is up? Is it a gift from God or a curse from hell? The town's historic locomotive may hold the answer! 400 pages, softcover from Waterbrook.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Heather (Ashland City, TN), July 07, 2007
Great Book Eric!!
Thanks and Keep writing!!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by X.S. Lindsey (Nashville, TN), April 18, 2006
An absolutely intriguing read! Eric Wilson has the uncanny ability to anticipate his readers' assumptions and then pull the rug out from under them. The result is a uniquely thought-provoking adventure. Wilson takes real events from the real world and manages to discuss them in an intelligent way, without watering down the message of the gospel. Entertaining? Yes. Deeply spiritual? Absolutely. An excellent book for seekers and seasoned Christians alike.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Vennessa Ng (New Zealand), June 23, 2005
Eric Wilson had me hooked from the start with this fast paced suspense novel. Just when I thought I had it all worked out, Wilson threw in another twist.
When asked about his reason for writing his current series of books based on the five senses, Wilson says: “Each book follows one of the five senses opened in a supernatural way. We live in a physical world that numbs our senses to the spiritual. I wanted to merge the two worlds in a thought-provoking way.”
And merge them he does! Thought-provoking? Absolutely! I dare you to come away from reading this book without it impacting you or opening your senses to God’s hidden workings.
Designed as standalone novels, it is not necessary to read his first, Dark to Mortal Eyes, before reading Expiration Date, although the books are connected through tie-ins and recurring characters.
Eric Wilson has proved himself as an author to watch out for, if his first two books are anything to go by. He masterfully blends together unforgettable characters, plots and subplots that won’t let you go.
Expiration Date is a novel you don’t want to miss.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by C.J. Darlington (Hopeland, PA), May 22, 2005
What if by touching someone you could know when they would die? In EXPIRATION DATE, Clay Ryker suddenly finds himself in just that position, and he’s not sure if it’s a blessing or a curse.
In this second book of Eric Wilson’s unofficial Senses series, he deftly spins a tale of intrigue while presenting the story of a man whose life is flipping out of control. Having read Eric’s previous “sight” book, DARK TO MORTAL EYES, I wasn’t sure if he’d be able to produce a “touch” novel of the same quality. He did. Although starting a bit slower than EYES, I wasn’t disappointed. And I love the way Eric intersperses history and lore (this time about Russia and the Romanovs) into his stories, right along with the supernatural element we’re starting to expect in a Wilson thriller.
Many of the threads introduced in DARK TO MORTAL EYES are woven through EXPIRATION DATE, as are some of my favorite characters (Josee & Sgt. Turney, for example). By the time I was halfway through the book I started having fun “Eureka!” moments as pieces of the puzzle missing from EYES fell into place in this novel. However, Eric leaves much room for the continuation of the saga in future stories. So if you haven’t read DARK TO MORTAL EYES, I’d suggest picking it up too as you’ll have a richer experience if you read the books in order, but EXPIRATION DATE can also stand alone. Excellent book! I can’t wait for the next one.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Heather (Ashland City, TN), April 15, 2005
I loved this book even more than Dark To Mortal Eyes!! It kept me on the edge of my seat. I love suspense books like Frank Peretti and this book was great!!! Keep writing Eric!!
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Author: Eric Wilson
Located in: Nashville, TN
Submitted: December 30, 2004
Tell us a little about yourself. I have a great wife--very loving and
understanding--and two daughters who bring me
constant laughs. I tend to become very
introspective to the point of depression, but
they balance that internal struggle of mine.
What was your motivation behind this project? This story deals with Clay Ryker, a man facing
personal guilt and failure, a man wondering where
God's hand is in his life. We've all been
through tragedy. It's only human to
wonder: "Could I have done anything
different?" "Was this the result of my own
mistakes?" "Why didn't God step in?" This story
takes Clay through a suspenseful journey that
deals with these questions in...uh...very
different ways. Have fun reading!
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I want my readers to close the last page with a
sense of God's touch in their lives. Despite the
pain, the struggles, the frustration, I believe
God's plan is good. Without that, I'm sunk.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I read across all genres. I love a good story,
with memorable characters, and a good dose of
mystery--whether spiritual, physical, or
emotional. My favorite books of the last year
were "Heaven Lake" by John Dalton, and "Bad
Ground" by Dale Cramer.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: Although my stories can seem dark at first, they
are always aimed at reaching those on the fringes
of faith, those who aren't sure the light
exists. My characters, for good or bad, must
eventually face the reality of Jesus. He is the
Light at the end of the tunnel.
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