Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Alma katsu s debut novel, and the first in the taker trilogy, opens with a mysterious woman in an emergency room in northern maine, handcuffed and accused of murder, while telling wild stories to the er doctor about being an immortal who is over two hundred years old. With its elegant prose and riveting plot, the taker is as irresistible as the hauntingly beautiful, pleasureseeking immortals who scorch its pages kresley cole, new york times bestselling author of the immortals after dark series. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The main characters of this fantasy, fantasy story are lanore mcilvrae, luke findley. Alma katsus acclaimed trilogya supernatural epic that began with the taker and sparked a chase around the world in the reckoningcomes to a stunning conclusion, and brings lanore mcilvrae to a final encounter with adair, her powerful nemesis.
The taker 2011 read online free book by alma katsu in epub,txt. Alma katsu was born in alaska and raised near concord, massachusetts. The descent by alma katsu, book three of the taker trilogy. Feb 26, 20 the taker by alma katsu, 9781451676457, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
She is the author of the taker trilogy the taker, the reckoning, and the descent and the hunger. Summary from the book jacket when dr luke finley turns up to his hospital shift in the small town of st andrews, maine, hes expecting just another evening of minor injuries and domestic disputes. Buy the taker by alma katsu from waterstones today. Alma katsu, quote from the taker she was telling me that i had a life of disappointment before me if i continued to love him as i did. This page is discontinuedplease go to alma katsu books. The first edition of the novel was published in april 14th 2011, and was written by alma katsu. Former cia intelligence analyst alma katsu takes on this theme in her first novel, the taker, an ambitious if derivative tale of romantic obsession that spans centuries. With its elegant prose and riveting plot, the taker is as irresistible as the hauntingly beautiful, pleasureseeking immortals who scorch its pages kresley cole, new york times best. The reckoning by alma katsu, book two in the taker trilogy. The reckoning by alma katsu, the second book in the taker trilogy is now out in paperback. I have to agree that alma katsu tells one intriguing tale. Official facebook page for alma katsu, author of the taker, the reckoning and the descent from gallery books us and random house uk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lanore mcilvrae is the kind of woman who will do anything for love.
Alma katsus debut novel, and the first in the taker trilogy, opens with a mysterious woman in an emergency room in northern maine, handcuffed and accused of murder, while telling wild stories to the er doctor about being an immortal who is over two hundred years old. If you are looking for a fantastic, brutal, heartbreaking and magical story, read the taker. Her bestknown work is the taker, a literary novel with historical and fantasy elements that was published in 2011 and recognized as one of the ten best debut novels of the year by the american library association. After just one chapter though, i was ready to give up on the book. The reckoning book by alma katsu official publisher page.
The taker by alma katsu, 9781439197066, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alma katsu born 1959 is an american writer of adult fiction. The taker by alma katsu, book one of the taker trilogy. Alma katsu s acclaimed trilogy a supernatural epic that began with the taker and sparked a chase around the world in the reckoning comes to a stunning conclusion, and brings lanore mcilvrae to a final encounter with adair, her powerful nemesis. As fate would have it, i stumbled upon the taker by alma katsu. Alma katsus the taker immediately appealed to me because of its description, which compared the debut novel to anne rices interview with the vampire and justin cronins the passage. Dismayed by adairs otherworldly powers and afraid of his passionate temper, lanore has run. How i hadnt heard of it prior to then is beyond me, as the book was insanely wellreceived and only growing in popularity. Pdf the taker book by alma katsu free download 438 pages. The taker by alma katsu, 9781451676457, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dismayed by adairs otherworldly powers and afraid of his passionate temper, lanore has run from. This book is cleverly constructed and has a few stories within a story, its very well written compelling characters, and intricately detailed.
From what i read, it was creepy, indulgent and worth a weekend spent huddled on the couch. In the second installment in her supernatural taker trilogy, alma katsu, author of the highly acclaimed the hunger, takes you on a breathtaking 200year journey through the landscape of the heart. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 438 pages and is available in hardcover format. With one book, alma katsu is now an author i will be waiting on. Alma katsus searing tale of otherworldly lovers and eternal obsession will seduce you from page one.
Dismayed by adairs otherworldly powers and afraid of his passionate temper, lanore has run from him across time, even. Mar 27, 2012 the taker by alma katsu, 9781439197066, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A love that is too strong can turn poisonous and bring great unhappiness. The reckoning is the second book in the taker trilogy. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Alma katsu is the author of the hunger, a reimagining of the story of the donner party with a horror twist. Sep 02, 2011 the reckoning by alma katsu, the second book in the taker trilogy is now out in paperback. Book one of the taker trilogy ebook written by alma katsu. The reckoning book by alma katsu official publisher. You might ask if i loved jonathan for his beauty, and i would answer.
Alma katsus acclaimed trilogy a supernatural epic that began with the taker and sparked a chase around the world in the reckoning comes to a stunning conclusion, and brings lanore mcilvrae to a final encounter with adair, her powerful nemesis. Jul 12, 2011 part historical novel, part supernatural pageturner, the taker is an unforgettable tale about the power of unrequited love not only to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately. Combining the historical, supernatural, and fantasy. Apr 14, 2011 this book is cleverly constructed and has a few stories within a story, its very well written compelling characters, and intricately detailed.
The taker 2011 read online free book by alma katsu in. The taker book by alma katsu official publisher page. Dec 27, 2011 former cia intelligence analyst alma katsu takes on this theme in her first novel, the taker, an ambitious if derivative tale of romantic obsession that spans centuries. The recipient of her tale, the doctor who eventually helps her escape from. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages, the united kingdom, brazil, spain and italy. The descent book by alma katsu official publisher page. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the taker. Her debut novel the taker is a novel with a setting in the past which nevertheless has a modern day narrative as a frame of reference. A wicked, sensuous, shattering love story that i cant recommend enough. Part historical novel, part supernatural pageturner, the taker is an unforgettable tale about the power of unrequited love not only to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately.
She has a ba in writing from brandeis university and an ma from the johns hopkins writing program. Alma katsus works are generally known for the quality prose and depiction of supernatural settings in a realistic and immediate way. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. With its elegant prose and riveting plot, the taker is as irresistible as the hauntingly beautiful, pleasureseeking immortals who scorch its pages. The brilliant alma katsu is definitely an author to watch out for in the future.
The taker ebook by alma katsu 9781439197073 rakuten kobo. Jan 03, 2014 alma katsus acclaimed trilogya supernatural epic that began with the taker and sparked a chase around the world in the reckoningcomes to a stunning conclusion, and brings lanore mcilvrae to a final encounter with adair, her powerful nemesis. Bookish snapshots stargazerpujs book blog december 30, 2011. The taker by alma katsu, book one of the taker trilogy book.
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