The Pravda Messenger
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Good book, but not as exciting, historically-informative or well-developed at "The Bell Messenger" by the same authors. Do suggest you read "The Bell Messenger" first to appreciate the tie-ins between the two books.
June 2, 2010
If I hadn't become an English teacher, I would've become a psychologist. The inner workings of the human brain and heart fascinate me, as does the phenomenon of anyone with a special gift like Tanya's. In fact, although much of the novel is not written from her POV, Tanya carries the whole story. We care what is going to happen to her, and we care about why she and Shannon are on this journey. Tanya, Shannon, Yuri, and Anya are all well-drawn, and their situations are a masterful mix of suspenseful, brain-twisting, and touching. Tanya's faith, and the relationship between Yuri and Anya, adds some tenderness, and you have to love a few examples of poetic justice! A lighter, but definitely not fluffier, thriller that is well worth the read.
November 6, 2009
Well written, I just fell in love with the central characters. The plot kept me guessing and eagerly waiting to turn the page.
November 1, 2009