Well, I wouldn’t stay in the house. But then again a
strange hulking figure from one of the mysterious portals hasn’t kidnapped my
mother either. Robert Liparulo wastes no time throwing the Kings back into even
more perilous danger as the second installment of the Dream House Kings series,
Watcher
in the Woods, takes off right where House of Dark Shadows left off.
Mom is gone and the Kings have to save her. But doing
so requires that they stop running full-tilt into situations they don’t
understand and risking life and limb. They have to slow down – just a bit – and
figure out exactly how these portals work. Is it an alternate reality? Is it
actual history? Who is the behemoth who kidnapped their mother and why?
But the action rarely lets up, because as the Kings
struggle to understand the house, they find that it might be even more
dangerous than they thought. Compound this with a strange and influential man
named Taksidian who seems intent on taking over the house. And Taksidian
appears to know more than he’s letting on…way more. The search for answers only
leads to more questions and more danger.
If House of
Dark Shadows focused on oldest child Xander’s perspective, Watcher
in the Woods shifts slightly to tell the story with a focus on middle
child David. In the end, book two is as much a roller coaster ride as the
first. Liparulo masterfully weaves an engaging story that all climaxes into a
resounding crescendo of…NOT THE END?! Things are either all coming together or
all falling apart, but it’ll take book 3, Gatekeepers,
to find out exactly which.
The Dream House Kings saga is a continuous story, so
if you haven’t read House of Dark Shadows,
it’s rather imperative you pick up that book first. But I will caution you,
Liparulo’s writing is much like the portals found in the Kings’ Victorian mansion:
If you stick your head in too far, you’ll be sucked right into the world he’s
created.
And now for a special surprise. Let’s say you like
free books. Let’s say you like things that are autographed. Are you following
me so far? Comment on this review and on January 23rd we’ll take a
random drawing from all the comments, and the winner will receive an
autographed copy of House of Dark Shadows.
Sound awesome? I thought so.
41 comments:
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- Ur. As in where Abraham lived.
Apparently running into some issues with commenting on the blog? Not entirely sure. In any case, the following people are entered into the contest.
Troy Williamson
Sarah Keery
Kaureen Reenie Billheimer
Becca Kleinpeter
Robert Coffey
Pat Russell
Isaac Giles
Kaci Hill
Gene Goenner
Back to Eden where it all began.
i love your books
i love your books and my email is matthewg@qx.net
I would go 10 years in the future to see what the economy is like
This series of books are probaly my favorite books of all time I could read them over and over again and the cool thing is anyone can read them not just Christions or not just non-belivers and I love that so I just wanted to say thank you for writing these book <3 my email is balletmerribeth@aol.com sorry it's long =]
I'd go back to Sparta, so I could wear a man thong, and be proud of it, while slashing at Persians :D
Hey, Josh. Thanks for doing this. I put a notice of it on Facebook, but I didn't mention having to say where in history they would go. Any chance you could open it up to ANY commenters?
Take care,
Robert
Watcher in the Woods was very exciting.
Taksidian gave me such a fright, that I could not put the book down from the time I finished my homework until bed time. I couldn't wait to see what happened next.
@Robert. Of course! It's open to all. Though if any of you still want to post where you'd go, have at it!
And really, it is I that must be thanking you.
Josh
Watcher in the Woods was very exciting.
Taksidian gave me such a fright, that I could not put the book down from the time I finished my homework until bed time. I couldn't wait to see what happened next.
oops, I forgot to add where I would go in time.
I would go back in time to when American flag was being made and help make it.
I loved Watcher in the Woods! It is one of my favorite books! Thanks for giving me chance of winning a book!
Oh, and if were able to go back into history, I would probably go back to the first olympic games! Sorry, forgot to mention that!
My kids LOVE your books! I have yet to read them because speech class and physics is all i can handle right now! I cant wait to read them! My kids are dying for the fourth book! Thanks for the chance to win! God Bless!
This series sounds amazing and right up my alley, and I would so much love to read it. I won Whirlwind last month and haven't let myself read so much as a sentence until I get the preceding books.
I love these books! My sisters both read these books and reccomended them to me and I'm so glad they did. The story line is very exciting and I am always tempted to look ahead to see what they're going to get themselves into next. It's great not to have to run into unexpected cursing as well. I've read the first three and can't wait to get the next!
Yes, it DOES sound awesome.
I would love to win an autographed copy of the book. Please enter me into the contest. LouAnn Brock
it would be awsome to win an autographed copy
Love all your books Robert.
Dennis.knipfer@gmail.com
I'm loving this series.
Love it. Keep those fingers writing and your mind open.
I have to get back to when Jesus walked among us.
Have wanted to read a Robert Liparulo novel for a LONG time. Hope this is the one! : )
Blessings -
Andrea
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Free autographed books are cool :) Great review, Josh!
What a wonderful series of books! Like I have said before these books make me feel like a kid again! They make you forget about the troubles of everyday life when you are reading them they take you away to another place where all your worries just dissapeare! You remember where true entertainment begain; with your imagination!! Thank you so much for that chance!
Kathy
Oh I forgot if I had a chance to go back in time I think I would go to ancient Egypt! I have always wanted to know what went on in those days, up close and personal! My email addy is kathyw444@yahoo.com
Good review, great book!
Easy for me. I'd go back to America in the 40's bring on the fedoras, the drama of WWII, Frank Sinatra, and no nonsense PIs!
I'd love to win an autographed copy. I love your books.
I haven't read the series yet, but am really looking forward to reading it...
I enjoy the history mixed in with the rest of the plot, and would love to know what makes the flying field work, lol.
Love your books! Can't wait for more
these books are so awesome!! I hope hollywood doesnt screw up the movie.....
Robert Liparulo is a gangsta!
Thanks for the review. I can't wait to read this book!
Joe L.
Great review, I'm definitely going to check out this series!
Kara Lebsack
I've never read these boosk, but judging by your review, (Which i actually read! lol) I want to read them! I've read several of his books, Being Deadfal and Comes a Horseman, and i'm reading Germ! And he's great! This is from Josh Hurst!
My hubby would love these....he loves Robert!!
i just bought watcher in the woods today and i am half way through it! i loved house of dark shadows and im sure ill love watcher as well. robert is an amazing author!
robert is amazing!!im so glad i discovered the kings series!
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