Monday, June 30, 2008
Sole Survivor

This weekend when I finished Dean Koontz books "Sole Survivor" I was sad because it was over. I had such an interest in the developments of the characters in this story. There was such growth and so many intertwined stranger connections that once the story was finished I continued thinking what could happen in their future.

Unlike many of Koontz's books this particular one was less of a thriller and more of a thinker, so to speak. There was never a doubt something scientific was happening throughout the story even though it isn't until the latter half when this is confirmed.

The deaths were murders even though all sources were saying suicide. Each victim did indeed die at their own hands, but they did not die of their own choice. You would have to read it to really understand.

For those of you, like myself, who know with certainty that there are spirits among us then you will be intrigued by this book. But it's also important to know there are human beings among us who have "spiritual-esque" qualities (for lack of a better word.)

This story discusses religion, but not in a bible thumping way. The main character, Joe Carpenter, does not believe in God. His wife and daughters were killed in a plane crash on their way home to him. His life ended then too, but his body carried on in spite of his broken spirit.

Things take a turn when he meets a woman, Rose, who claims to have survived the plane crash which incinerated all the passengers aboard. Rose walked away from the scene with a child, Nina, who matches the description of Joe's daughter Nina who was on board.

While it turns out not to be the same Nina, there is indeed a strong connection. And Rose did indeed survive this tragedy as she claims.

But will Joe, Rose and Nina survive the real killers? Read. Believe. See if you are strong enough to survive.

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