This book is about a man, Kevin Parson, who receives a bomb threat and is forced to confess a secret sin or it will blow up. When he doesn't confess and his car blows up, things become hot. His past is dredged up and he remembers things he wishes he could forget. The madman begins playing a game with Kevin, getting him to solve riddles before another bomb blows.
Most of the book was great, a good page turner, but once again I was really disappointed byt the very strange ending. I don't necessarily feel that all endings have to be happy and work out perfectly, but this was too bizarre. So my impression of this author is that he goes for the weird stuff. I can't see him ever being one of my favourite authors, but I may try reading some of his stuff again. Like I said, for the most part, the book kept my attention and was entertaining.
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I agree with you that Ted Dekker goes for the bizarre. I would recommend "When Heaven Weeps" if you are up to tackling another of his books. It is actually not very bizarre at all, but VERY moving. This one I have recommended to many people and have only heard good comments after. If you want to read something to really challenge you, I would highly recommend Black, Red, White and Green. These are books that take place in 2 realities but with some of the same characters. Very good story, very good symbolism with good and evil and Jesus and Satan. The book "Skin" would make more sense then too.) Anyway, that is my take on Ted Dekker.
Melissa
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