Magic Tree House Boxed Set 1, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon

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Get ready for a world of adventure with the first four titles in the beloved Magic Tree House series!

Jack and his little sister Annie are just two regular kids from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania. Then they discover a mysterious tree house packed with all sorts of books...and their lives are never the same! Soon they are traveling through time and space in the magic tree house and having amazing adventures. Whether it's watching baby dinosaurs hatch, finding a secret passage in a castle, helping a ghost queen in an Egyptian pyramid, or finding pirate treasure readers won't want to miss a single story!

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I have not yet received this product.......2007-09-23

I was accidently sent another book in my mailing package. I sent that one back with a note that it was the wrong product. i have not yet received the Magic Tree House book set.

My daughter loves these books.......2007-08-09

My daugther just could not put down these books after she had received them. She finished 12 books in less than a week! I am going to get the rest of this series for her soon.

Great for 1st-3rd Graders.......2007-07-28

While the writing isn't great, the stories are certainly entertaining, and are great reading for 1st-3rd Graders. The stories follow two siblings, Jack and Annie, who are magically transported to various places, and the various settings set the stage for some very fascinating, to the young reader, tales they will come to treasure.

my son loves these books!.......2007-07-07

I've been reading to my son since he was two weeks old. He just had his fourth birthday, and I gave him this Magic Tree House box set. I thought he'd get bored pretty quick since there aren't illustrations on every page, but I was wrong. We read the first book in an afternoon, and he wanted to move straight on to the next one. We've since finished the first four and I've ordered the next box set, and while we wait we're re-reading the first four. Fantastic books!

Good starter book series.......2007-05-12

Good books to help me and my grandchildren communicate. We started a book discussion club. Great quality time.

Before the Dawn: Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors

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Amazing combination of science and history
Well written, good science, and fascinating
A great read
This field has NOT been standing still!
How did I get here?

Before the Dawn: Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors
Nicholas Wade
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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ASIN: 014303832X

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Nicholas Wade's articles are a major reason why the science section has become the most popular, nationwide, in the New York Times. In his groundbreaking Before the Dawn, Wade reveals humanity's origins as never before—a journey made possible only recently by genetic science, whose incredible findings have answered such questions as: What was the first human language like? How large were the first societies, and how warlike were they? When did our ancestors first leave Africa, and by what route did they leave? By eloquently solving these and numerous other mysteries, Wade offers nothing less than a uniquely complete retelling of a story that began 500 centuries ago.

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Amazing combination of science and history.......2007-09-14

Wade effectively recreates the history of our human ancestors by combining the disciplines of science and history. Some parts were clearly controversial, (his assertion that race does, in fact, have a biological basis) but I think such controversial assertions only add interest to a book and allow the reader to enter into an imaginary dialogue with the author. Wade's criticisms of Diamond (Gun's, Germs and Steel" and "Collapse") were a little harsh and just incorrect in my opinion. This book is ideal for anyone with an interdisciplinary interest in science and history.

Well written, good science, and fascinating.......2007-08-28

Since 1968 when I received my BA in Cultural Anthropology, the science about human origins has gone through radical change. Back then we were taught that moderns humans emerged about 40K years ago and have not changed since then. Nicholas Wade explains how modern genetic researcher reveals that we are still an evolving species. I appreciated Wade's clear and entertaining writing style. I think that if every high school teacher in the country read this book it would bring us out of the mythological dark ages and seperate two completely valid realms, science and religion.

A great read.......2007-08-12

Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in human pre-history. A well written overview of human origins and culture that highlights recent findings in molecular genetics (DNA sequencing and gene function) that provide unique insights into where we came from and how we got here. Very read-able, the author does a great job of making the information accessible to, and understandable by, all.

This field has NOT been standing still!.......2007-08-10

Wade reports diligently on many breakthroughs in understanding human prehistory made possible by the melding of genetic with archaeological evidence. Much of this insight has been achieved in just the last few years, thanks to computerized tools for analyzing the genome. If you have not been following this field closely, you'll be astonished at the progress.

Sometimes the "asides" are gripping. There are just a few pages about the domestication of the dog, for instance, that alone almost make the book worth the read. It seems that all modern dogs were derived from (most likely) a single litter of wolves in central Asia, and startlingly recently -- 15,000 years ago. They had three genetic changes that specialized them for domestication -- "tamability", a tendency to bark (wolves can bark but hardly ever do), and a knack for reading human body language. The combination of these traits made dogs indispensable, and they spread across Eurasia in the blink of an eye. The initiative for domestication probably sprang from the wolves themselves (Wade explains why). This is just a tiny sample of the book; there's a lot more like it.

How did I get here?.......2007-07-31

An interesting explanation of human evolution based on genetic discoveries. If you want to know why you look the way you do, live where you live, talk and behave the way you do this book provides some answers. Many interesting insights into modern animal and human societies. This book covers a lot of ground in an understandable way.

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One mother's opinion
Fantastic!!!
Painfully Wonderful
Christian's Review
My daughter liked it

Darkness Before Dawn
Sharon M. Draper
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
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ASIN: 0689851340

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Has Keisha found happiness at last?

In her senior year, things are finally looking a little brighter for Keisha. Still haunted by the suicide of her ex-boyfriend, Andy, she finds comfort in the attentions of the new track coach, twenty-three-year-old Jonathan Hathaway, the principal's son. How can Keisha not be swept off her feet by a tall, dark, handsome "lemon drop wrapped in licorice" who treats her like a woman, not a girl?

But suddenly this intoxicating relationship takes a frightening turn, and Keisha is once again plunged into the darkness she's fought so hard to escape. Will Keisha ever be able to find her way back into the light?

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One mother's opinion.......2007-08-27

My teenager and I just finished reading this book as a summer reading requirement for school. We both agreed that it was one of the worst books we had ever read. The conversations were silly, the word "dude" was said at least 3 dozen times (who says "dude" anymore anyway?) and the situations were melodramatic to say the least. We both agree there are much better options out there for high school students and our hope is that the English teacher who chose this for class won't require any more from this author.

Fantastic!!!.......2006-05-29

This book is continuation of Tears of a Tiger. Keisha was Andy's girlfriend and now left with rest of her friends Ronda, Tyrone, BJ, Gerald, and Leon to survive without out their two friends Andy and Rob, who both died. Now in her senior year Keisha is selected class president and is having the best year. The principal's 23-year-old son is the new track coach and he has his eye on Keisha. Slowly Keisha begins to find comfort in 23-year-old Jonathan and starts going out with him. Soon the relationship takes a wrong turns when Jonathan takes Keisha to his apartment and tries to rape and kill her with his jack knife.
Sharon M. Draper is the greatest well-known writer that I know. I love his style of writing and how she brings her characters to live. Every book she ever made is great and I can't wait til she makes more.

Painfully Wonderful.......2006-02-25

There is pain in this book that you hope no one goes through. It follows Keisha after the death of her boyfriend, which is one thing she could've done without and then the near-rape she encounters. (Read TEARS OF A TIGER first.)

This book makes you wonder about the amount of suffering in the modern black community; does Draper portray it as harsher than it really is, or do more people than we want to think live these kind of lives?

This book is more than fiction. It is an epic.

Christian's Review.......2006-01-18

In the book a girl named Keisha has just lost her boyfriend. Andy killed himself because he and his best friends Rob, Tyrone, and B.J were in a car accident. Rob was the only one that didn't make it out of the car and he burned to death. Andy felt that it was his fault so he walked around with all this on his shoulders until he killed himself. Keisha had just broken up with Andy because of all his problems. That summer Keisha took Andy's little brother with her to the cookout. The cookout was something that the high school does every year and the students come and bring their little brothers and sisters. This summer, Keisha saw a guy that she thought was hot, so the summer passed and the new school year came. When she saw him, she acted as if she hadn't noticed him, but she did and she really liked him. At the same time, Leon liked her but she really had not paid any attion to that until one day she gave him a ride home and his dad started to say all this embracing stuff. So the conflict is she has to choose a boy (Leon) or a man (Jonathan).
I chose this book because I read the first book and I liked it, so I just continued to read them. No one recommended it to me but when I first started everyone would say that's a good book. I chose the book because I read the back. I like the author cause she knows how to express her feelings.
I would recommend this book to any one in high school and middle school. This book is really good but at first it is boring but it gets good in the middle I feel as though it gets good and you can relate to the emotion. It was easy to read cause she is just out in the open. She doesn't make things that are simple so confusing. The end was good. I was satisfied with the resolution.

My daughter liked it.......2005-12-15

My teenage daughter liked the book. Some of the dialogue was a little difficult to follow in certain places, but all in all she said she could really identify with the setting and situations. She liked it so much she wanted to read other books by her - so we ordered "Julio and Romiette". She really loved that one and shared it with her girlfriends who are still passing it around!

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Action with Thin Substance
Quite Disappointing
Super Reader
Interesting
WARNING

Before the Dawn (Dark Angel)
Max Allan Collins
Manufacturer: Del Rey
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ASIN: 0345451821
Release Date: 2002-10-01

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Never-before-told tales of action and adventure
revealing the early days of Dark Angel!

Los Angeles, 2019. Large sections of Tinseltown are in Richter-scale ruins in the aftermath of the Pulse and a devastating earthquake. Surviving among a ragtag pack of street kids, agile as a cat, and an expert thief, Max steals from the rich and gives to Moody, her mentor in crime and leader of the gang. But with no real family to speak of, Max longs for her missing “brothers and sisters” from Manticore, the covert agency with a sinister history of militaristic manipulation and control.

By chance, Max sees a news story on TV about a dissident cyberjournalist in Seattle, known to everyone as “Eyes Only.” The police are searching for his accomplice, a young rebel whose image flashes on the screen. Max immediately recognizes Seth, one of her Manticore siblings. She mounts her motorcycle and hightails it north. What she rides into is an elaborate web of betrayal, greed, revenge, and selfless heroism that will only further fuel her quest to uncover the secrets of her past—and seize hope for the future. . . .

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Based on the television series created by James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee

Los Angeles, 2019. Large sections of Tinseltown are in Richter-scale ruins in the aftermath of the Pulse and a devastating earthquake. Surviving among a ragtag pack of street kids, agile as a cat, and an expert thief, Max steals from the rich and gives to Moody, her mentor in crime and leader of the gang. But with no real family to speak of, Max longs for her missing "brothers and sisters" from Manticore, the covert agency with a sinister history of militaristic manipulation and control.

By chance, Max sees a news story on TV about a dissident cyberjournalist in Seattle, known to everyone as "Eyes Only." The police are searching for his accomplice, a young rebel whose image flashes on the screen. Max immediately recognizes Seth, one of her Manticore siblings. She mounts her motorcycle and hightails it north. What she rides into is an elaborate web of betrayal, greed, revenge, and selfless heroism that will only further fuel her quest to uncover the secrets of her past -- and seize hope for the future....

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Action with Thin Substance.......2007-09-05

Let me preface this by stating I have never seen an episode of the T.V. series, (or movies, if any) and am judging the book solely on it's own merits.

This book follows Max, and to a small extent Seth, soldiers from an illegal government super soldier program called Manticore. They escaped while extremely young after their handlers shot and killed one of their classmates, showing that weren't stupid and could the writing on the wall. The author takes this too far, referring at times to both Max and Seth in the novel as "the X5" which serves to dehumanize them in the mind's eye of the reader. Dehumanizing the hero isn't a great idea, since the story suffers if the reader doesn't care about the protagonist's fate.

Pacing is fast but not overwhelming. Setting is not well explained (As in electronics were supposedly fried, what about those shielded or repairable?) since I thought the degeneration of the USA caused by the Pulse event was simply glossed over. Characterization is not very deep, but typical for an action novel. I don't really understand why Max didn't have her barcode tattoo laser-surgery erased, and how she hides her 'cat's eyes' which the author gave me the impression of not looking like normal human eyes. I did think the dialogue had it's witty moments, but I also thought Max's vocabulary didn't match her upbringing.

On it's own as a novel, this was a quick fluffy read that broke down if you thought about it too much. I give this type of book three stars and recommend better novels. Maybe it was written only for fans of the series?

Quite Disappointing.......2007-08-27

This book does not do justice to this series, which is saying quite a bit, given how quickly the show met its demise. First of all, there are many inconsistencies between the book and the series. Facts just don't match up. Second, there is pointless and frequent profanity. Come on, this was a TV show, not an R rated movie. Kids who could handle the series shouldn't go near this book. Third, the editing is lousy. At times, even names were spelled incorrectly.

Overall, the story isn't bad. It's entertaining and a quick read. If it was just another book, the rating would be at least a three. But given the way it fails to mesh with the series, I can't give it anything besides a 2.

Super Reader.......2007-08-07

A nice solid prequel story, detailing how Max gets to Seattle, meets Original Cindy, and Lydecker learns that she may be there, along with learning what Logan is up to, and why.

Interesting.......2007-06-15

This book lets you know what happened before the TV show. It helps set the stage but you need not read it.

WARNING.......2007-05-12

I enjoyed the story of this book very much, but was very disappointed with all the profanity in it. I know the show used swearing a good bit, but this was excessive and foul.

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History, Romance & Mystery
Beverly Jenkins' Finest!!!
wow, Ryder Damien
Wickedly awesome Ryder...
Probably the best!!!

Before the Dawn
Beverly Jenkins
Manufacturer: Avon
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0380813750

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Oh, what a tangled web we weave! Try to keep up, readers, as we board the roller coaster that has become beautiful Leah Barnett's life. Following her beloved mother's death the previous year, Leah inherited the Black Swan, a Boston tavern servicing sailors of color, where Leah scrapes to get by. On his deathbed, her mother's longtime lover, Louis Montague, convinces Leah to marry him in order that she might inherit the estate he abandoned when he left Colorado 30 years earlier. What Monty neglects to tell Leah until after the simple ceremony is that he abandoned two sons--half-brothers Ryder and Seth--there as well. Accompanied by Monty's best friend, Cecil Lee, Leah boards a train to Colorado to claim her bequest, enduring petty prejudices along the way. But nothing prepares Leah for her first encounter with Ryder Damien, her half-breed stepson who blames his absentee father for his illegitimate birth and his Cheyenne mother's tragic death. Determined not to care that the hostile Ryder thinks her a shameless gold digger, Leah nonetheless cannot deny his devastating attractiveness. Even Seth Montague, Monty's smooth-talking, legitimate Creole son, can't hold a candle to the longhaired Ryder. But Leah's arrival in Denver is further plagued by a 30-year-old court judgment that might cost Leah not only her inheritance, but her very freedom if she can't raise the additional money to pay off Monty's creditors. Enter Ryder, who offers to give Leah the funds she needs--if she'll give herself to him. And the dance begins! Accomplished author Beverly Jenkins creates a captivating tale of passion, distrust, and evil in disguise that keeps readers flipping pages until the end. --Alison Trinkle

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No Place for a Lady

Leah Barnett can't believe how far fate has carried her: from Boston to the towering Colorado Rockies...and into the life of an angry, ruggedly sexy man. Ryder Damien is not about to welcome this beauty with open arms, however, especially since Leah was the one who won the affection of Ryder's late father and now may inherit, his considerable wealth. But when she stands before him in the flesh -- proud, vulnerable, and intoxicatingly lovely -- desire replaces hatred in Ryder's heart. Yet can passion survive this wild land and its dangerous men...and the most breathtaking peril: untamed love?

Customer Reviews:

History, Romance & Mystery.......2007-08-15

Another amazing tale from Ms. Jenkins. She has written another thrilling romance adventure! Not only do we get history and romance, but she has added a little mystery flava. The heat and chemistry between Ryder and Leah is intense. Reading her novels make me feel like I'm transported right back in time. It's like watching a very entertaining blockbuster movie. All I can say is I hope she never, ever stops writing her historical, romance novels. All her characters are unforgettable, main and secondary. The storyline flows with flawless effort! You will NEVER, EVER be disappointed when reading a Beverly Jenkins novel!

Beverly Jenkins' Finest!!!.......2007-06-11

This is one of Beverly Jenkins best book if you have not read any of her Historical Romance try this one it is amazing!! You get a history lesson and a passionate love story all in one!!

wow, Ryder Damien.......2006-06-18

this was the first book i'd ever read by Beverly Jenkins, since then i am one of her biggest fans. this book capture me in a way no other romance novel has before and trust me i read lots of romances. The book is quite an adventure, and is sprinkled with humor. and finishes with a bang. the only thing i could say at the end is Da--!

Wickedly awesome Ryder..........2006-05-22

I'm swooning...ok??? Simply swooning...

Once again, Beverly Jenkins took me on a wonderfully romantic and sensual journey through history. From the moment they saw one another, Ryder Damien and Leah Barnett were destined to be together.

The attraction/animosity between them leaped from the pages. I could feel Leah's helpless attraction to the dark and brooding Ryder. I could feel Ryder's silent intensity and desire, each and every time he stared at Leah.

And don't let me forget to mention how he puts the juice from canned peaches to such good use!! Made me want to can a bushel or two! Oh my goodness, the man was wickedly awesome!! I agree with the another reviewer, Leah was a LUCKY, LUCKY woman!

Read this book! Read all Beverly's books!

Probably the best!!!.......2006-05-15

This is my favorite Beverly Jenkins book and I've read most of her books but this one tops them all for me. I'm thinking it's because of the way that she paints a picture of each character so vividly. Great read.

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Ingrid Pitt: Darkness Before Dawn
Ingrid Pitt
Manufacturer: Luminary Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1887664548

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An argument could be made on which of the two is stranger and more exciting, mysterious, terrifying and eclectic—the reel adventures of movie star Ingrid Pitt or the real life adventures of daughter, wife, mother and new grandmother Ingrid Pitt.

Ingrid Pitt: Darkness Before Dawn will help you find an answer to that argument as you follow the life story of the amazing Ingrid—from the terror-filled years in a Concentration Camp, hardships after the war, breaking into acting, becoming a wife and mother, world-wide adventures, making movies, writing and theatre. This memoir of a life filled with terror and tears and ultimately joy and laughter will paint a picture of Ingrid Pitt you will not soon forget.

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What A Way to Join the Mile High Club...

No-fear Flying

Very Disappointing

Good, but where is the rest of it

Great story
Darkness Before the Dawn
Belle Reilly
Manufacturer: Renaissance Alliance Publishing
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ASIN: 1930928068

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A troubled airline pilot plans to make a flight to Rome her last journey. But a group of hijacking terrorists throw a wrench into her plans, as she struggles to save the crippled aircraft and herself.

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What A Way to Join the Mile High Club..........2006-08-25

From the Back Cover - A troubled Captain Cathering Phillips plans for this flight to Rome to be her last in the employ of Orbis Airlines. Unfulfilled by her job and adrift in her personal life, the only solution she sees is to quit - to run away - as she has done in the past. But a band of terrorist hijackers, as well as a gutsy young flight attendant Rebecca Hanson, throw a wrench into Catherine's plans. The pilot is forced to come to terms with the demons of her past even as she struggles to save th crippled aircraft and the lives of all aboard. - End of Back Cover Text

I first read the Orbis Airlines series by Belle Reilly a few years ago, and recently decided to enjoy it again. `Darkness Before the Dawn' is the first in the Uber series and is an enjoyable, slow-paced read about two intriguing women who fall in love against the odds. Airline pilot Captain Catherine Phillips has had it with her job. Submitting her resignation, she prepares to fly her last assignment to Rome and back. Phillips struggles with guilt borne of family problems and her actions during Operation Desert Storm, and seems to run away from everything in her life. She's not at all friendly, but demands the utmost professionalism from her flight crew. In walks young flight attendant Rebecca Hanson. Becky is a people person. Initially intimidated by the aloof pilot, Becky begins to see and appreciate the woman beneath the icy exterior.

Becky and Kate are violently thrown together as they struggle to save their aircraft from a group of terrorists who have taken over the plane. They struggle through captivity and near-death injury, as their tentative relationship begins to blossom.

The book takes place mostly over a plane flight from the US to Europe, so the time frame is less than 12 hours or so. It's a little far-fetched that these two very different women would feel affection for each other so quickly, but the tragedy surrounding the flight makes it more believable. The romantic parts of the book are at a G level, mostly because the women never even kiss. However, their thoughts and feelings are very evident to the reader. Reilly does a nice job leaving the story open to the sequel, `Roman Holiday.'

Recommended if you're into action books and don't mind missing the physical relationship between the main characters.

No-fear Flying.......2005-06-26

This book ended any nervousness I had about flying (which was admittedly never a full-blown fear...just an uneasiness), I guess by humanizing the pilots and what they can overcome. A decent story, even if you're waiting the whole time for character interaction. Definitely a set-up book, but a worthy read, nonetheless. Also, I'd probably only give it three stars (but can't figure out how to edit it).

Very Disappointing.......2005-03-11

The author is very knowledgable about the art of flying, and the technical aspects of the flight were good, but the dialogue just did not with the situations in my opinion, there was no romance, and Catherine Phillips the captain, and Becky her "intended" were just not endearing characters.

Good, but where is the rest of it.......2002-10-16

I know this is a lead-in to Roman Holiday. However, I agree with the earlier reviewer who said she thinks Reilley wrote a long story and then split it up. I had thought this book dealt with the beginning of Kate and Becky's relationship. And in a way it does, if you just think of the beginning as "how they met." However, Becky is barely in this book - no more than any other character except Kate. This book is reported to be a romance, but there is no romance in it. Kate and Becky barely talk! It also seems things work out too well; the highjackers give up too easily. There is no suspense.
All in all, the book is a good lead-in, but not a good book on its own.

Great story.......2001-08-20

This was a great story, but you have to know that it's the setup for the next book. The story here of the hijacking and what happens is very believeable and fast paced. It also provides a good introduction to the characters of Kate and Becky. After you finish this, you need to read Roman Holiday to see where their relationship goes. From the way that one flows into the other, I would almost suspect that Belle Reilly wrote one long book that she decided to split into two. Both of them make great reads though.

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The Hour Before Dawn
Sara MacDonald
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
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Thrilling 18th century England romp!
Suprisingly Good
Even better than her last!
A Must Read!!!
Romance, mystery, and more...

A Kiss Before Dawn (Avon Romance)
Kimberly Logan
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ASIN: 0060792469
Release Date: 2005-11-29

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It takes a thief to catch a thief...and one kiss to steal a heart.

For one brief moment, Lady Emily Knight knew what heaven was when she shared a soul–searing kiss with Peter. But a penniless youth schooled in the London streets cannot love a beautiful heiress –– so he vanished, leaving Emily heartbroken . . .

Now a formidable Bow Street Runner, Peter returns to hunt down an elusive thief who's been preying on the Oxfordshire wealthy –– even though his mission must inevitably reunite him with the sensuous beauty who haunts his dreams and whose taste still lingers on his lips.

But as tantalizing embraces enflame their passion once more, will Emily's knowledge of the thief's true identity transform desire into distrust and impassioned lovers into dangerous adversaries?

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Thrilling 18th century England romp!.......2007-02-23

Peter Quick is a well respected Bow Street Runner. In his youth however, he was the leader of a group of pickpockets called the Rag-Tag Bunch, who'd taken Emily in when she'd run away from home. Over the years, Peter and Lady Emily became good friends, Emily developed a certain fondness for Peter. On her eighteenth birthday, Peter and Emily shared an Earthshattering kiss, but knowing he could never be good enough for Lady Emily, Peter left her and everybody he'd considered family.

Lady Emily Knight is using the pickpocketing techniques she'd learned from Peter so long ago to steal from the wealthy. She has her reasons and never dreamed the children of Willow Park to be accused of the crimes, or for her brother to enlist Peter Quick's help in catching the thief. Emily is still hurt by his abandonment after their shared kiss, having him occupying the same house while he's hunting the thief has her emotions in a tailspin and hormones roaring out of control.

Tristan, Emily's brother has made a special trip into London to enlist Peter's help in the capture of the Oxfordshire thief. The local constable is even at a loss, except to decide that the thief must be one of the Willow Park children, in particular a young man named Benji. Willow Park is Tristan's very pregnant wife's project and with her now being in her final stages of a very difficult pregnancy after a long string of miscarriages, Tristan is determined to have the thief caught and brought to justice before it distresses his wife any further, not to mention the validity of Willow Park. Peter was once a resident of Willow Park himself. He considers Tristan to be a father figure and the children of Willow Park siblings. With any sort of threat hanging over their heads, he would do everything in his power to protect them. Even if to protect them he's forced to live in the same vicinity as Lady Emily, whom he's still very much in love with but as the son of a prostitute and his father unknown, he could never hope to be good enough for her. Peter is the only man that Emily has ever loved. She's still hurt from Peter's rejection, and subsequent abandonment. He left with no explanation. How can she ever forgive him that? He's back and staying in her family home to help apprehend the thief. What will he do when he finds out that Lady Emily is the thief?

A KISS BEFORE DAWN is a wonderfully amusing romp into 18th century England. This book is full of larger than life characters, a thrilling plot, and streetwise kids that kept me reading and smiling over the bickering all the way to the end. The lingo that is used goes from stuffy upper class to the lower street class and sometimes even a combination of the two. I got the biggest kick out of the squabbling between Miles and Jenna, and adored Benji. I really hope there'll be another book coming with more about these characters. For more about Tristan and Deirdre's story, you'd have to read Kimberly Logan's first book, A KISS BEFORE DARK. Ms. Logan is definitely an author to watch for!

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Suprisingly Good.......2006-09-21

I get alittle critical when I try new author since they seem to fall short of my old favorites. But Logan has written a good book for her second novel. I thought both Peter and Emily were wonderful characters and they book seemed to flow fairly well. I hate when authors get off to a great start and lag in the middle. But this author gave me fairly fast moving book throughout the book. They seemed to have good chemistry together not great but good. I am a stickler for chemistry. Some feels forced others have none at all and others have fireworks. This book did not have fireworks but it was still good. I liked the plot of the book, I found it interesting and I liked him be a Runner and not some titled lord. I will be eager to read other books by the author in the future. Good Read!

Even better than her last!.......2006-01-04

I thought "A Kiss In The Dark" was an okay read, so I was pleasantly surprised about how much I loved book 2, "A Kiss Before Dawn". The "romantic/suspense" review threw me for a loop so I kept putting it back in my TBR pile.

This was not what I would categorize as a romantic/suspense. The premise *does* include a mystery, but the romance is at the forefront.

An exciting mix of: sexual tension, sensuality, scorching love scenes, and unrequitted lovers finding each other again, is what to look forward to in "AKBD".

Another great Avon author to watch.

A Must Read!!!.......2005-12-11

Ms. Logan's "A Kiss Before Dawn" was a wonderfully entertaining read. Although this is connected to her first book "A Kiss In The Dark" it is a strong stand alone read and one that will capture readers hearts.

Emily Knight is all grown up now and she has a problem. A big problem. Someone from her past is back and it's not for the greater good. She feels that she must protect her brother and his wife (Tristan and Deidre from AKITD) and if she must turn into a master thief, well steal she shall. That is until her brother brings home her one true heart break.

Peter Quick is now a Bow Street Runner, and he took Emily's heart when he left several years earlier. Once the leader of the Rag-Tag bunch he is now on the right side of the law, and has no idea that the person he's been set to catch is the one woman that he can't have for himself. She's an Earl's sister, he's from the streets. But will their love be denied or will circumstances seperate them?

Emily, Peter, Tristan, Deirdre, and all the rest...specially Benji are back for this page turning read. This was truly a push/pull romance and one that was driven by circumstances, and pride. In other words, a page turner because the reader will be dying to find out just how this will end. Emily and Peter are compelling characters and it was so much fun to visit again with all of our favorite characters from her previous read. Now, if you haven't had a chance to read Ms. Logan's debut effort, fear not you will correct this oversight once you've read this one. Ms. Logan is a star in the making and one author that I will pick up simply because her name is on the cover.

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Romance, mystery, and more..........2005-12-04

I was delighted to see Peter and Emily together again. I had been anxiously waiting to read more from this amazing author. Ms. Logan hooks you from the first page. There is a skillful mix of romance, suspense, and mystery. It was so enjoyable to meet up with all the characters from A Kiss in the Dark again at a new stage in their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and found it hard to put down. I recommend this wonderful read to any romantic. I can't wait to read Ms. Logan's next book.

Adventures in Odyssey: Darkness Before Dawn (#25) (Adventures in Odyssey)

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The most intense volume of AIO!!!
Darkness Before Dawn
Terrific - and it has depth
Darkness before Dawn
The best odyssey collection yet!

Adventures in Odyssey: Darkness Before Dawn (#25) (Adventures in Odyssey)

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An unprecedented wave of criminal activity has broken over the town, and its citizens are stunned. Thefts, broken windows, graffiti--who on earth is behind this outbreak of lawlessness?

It's up to the crew at Whit's End to find out. But as Jack, Jason, Eugene, and the others set out to uncover the answer, they face a tremendous test of faith, friendship, and forgiveness. Will they get through this dark time to see the light of dawn? Be sure to listen to each episode in order to find out!

Volume 25 contains the following stories:

A Little Credit, Please
Small Fires, Little Pools
Angels Unaware
Gathering Thunder
Moving Targets
Hard Losses
The Return
The Time Has Come
Checkmate
Another Chance
The Last Resort
The Final Conflict

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The most intense volume of AIO!!!.......2005-03-02

An old nemesis, a diabolical plot and a battle between the forces of good and evil - in Odyssey?! An unprecedented wave of criminal activity has broken over the town, and its citizens are stunned. Thefts, broken windows, graffiti...who on earth is behind this outbreak of Lawlessness?

It's up to the crew at Whit's End to find out. Bust as Jack, Jason, Eugene and the others set out to uncover the answer, they face a tremendous test of faith, friendship and forgiveness. Will they get through this dark time to see the light of dawn? Be sure to listen to each episode in order to find out.

Episodes:

NOTE: The following 11-part series (starting with #2) deals with Satan's attacks on Odyssey. Those attacks manifest themselves in ways ranging from stolen bicycles to vandalism to a bomb exploding at Whit's End. While these things are handled carefully and are integral to the plot, the series still gets extremely intense in places, and is therefore not recommended nor intended for younger listeners.

A Little Credit, Please (episode #323 / Theme: Stewardship / Scripture Reference: Luke 16:10-12). Connie gets her first credit card.

Small Fires, Little Pools (episode #324). Trouble starts happening in Odyssey. Sam and Lucy's bikes are stolen.

Angels Unaware (episode #325). Someone is assisting Sam and Lucy retrieve their bikes back but who?

Gathering Thunder (episode #326). Lucy and Connie have been nabbed by "The Israelites".

Moving Targets (episode #327). Jack resigns from Whit's End, Jason takes over. Tom Riley is accused of something bad and a campaign to recall him as mayor.

Hard Losses (episode #328). The campaign against Tom continues and the return of Richard Maxwell.

The Return (episode #329). The City council closes down Whit's End.

The Time Has Come (episode #330 / Theme: Salvation). Eugene becomes a Christian and accepts Jesus Christ.

Checkmate * (episode #331). Lucy is taken by the Bones of Wrath.

Another Chance * (episode #332). Richard Maxwell is in a coma.

The Last Resort * (episode #333). The contents of what is under Whit's End is revealed. Tom finally realizes what Richard has done for him.

The Final Conflict * (episode #334). An explosion happens and Jack and Blackgaard is involved. One makes it alive and one does not.

* Parental preview is encouraged.

REVIEW: The following episodes were the most intense "to be continued" Adventure in Odyssey episodes I have ever listened to. Every day, I couldn't wait for the next episode because it was that good. It was interesting to see the city of Odyssey have so much criminal activity and see the characters be placed in tough situations. This audio set comes highly recommended.

Darkness Before Dawn.......2004-10-22

this is the best A.I.O set ever. this set is very deep and makes for good discussion in summary: there is an out break of vandalism in odyssey. everyone thinks the bones of wrath are behind it. the church is hit. whits end is hit. jack has more weird dreames. jason gets an inspector to investigate the under- ground railroad tunnel under whits end. What he gets is the wicked Philip Glossman. Glossman has a scandal to have a recal election to kick tom out of office. we learn that Dr. Blackgaard is behind it. in " the return" dr. Blackgaard returns to odyssey to announce his candidacy for the election. Richard maxwell returns to odyssey to stop Blackgaard. maxwell finds out about the Dr's true plan: BLOW UP WHITS END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

everyone is drawn into the final conflict. jason and the police close in on blackgaard. Eugene uses his newfound faith in Jesus.
Bernard and the isrialites catch Jellyfish, and Glossman. Jack meets Blackgaard in the tunnel. In a touching and amazing end Jack tries to stop Blackgaard, and redeem Blackgaards soul.
Blackgaard makes the assumption that he couldnt turn from his wicked ways and exept Christ.Blackgaard blows up the tunnel and dies, Jack (by his faith in God) is saved from the blast. it is a happy ending for everyone.

this set is amazing. if you are new to the series listen to this it has action,adventure, and amazing tales of faith>

Terrific - and it has depth.......2003-02-28

Those who have experienced the conclusion of the "Novacom Saga" recently have heard Adventures in Odyssey at it's best, but if absolute pure suspence is what you want, then I recommend this series. It has been building for a long time, every so often Dr. Regis Blackgaard would appear on the horizon, dark and sinister, first in Odyssey with his own "amusement house" for kids (and a nefarious effort to steal a top secret computer program from Mr. Whittaker-thwarted by Richard Maxwell who makes another appearance in this album)and then in Chicago where he actually kidnapped Connie, and finally in "A Name Not a Number" when he returned to Odyssey.

This album presents the climax of his plans, and there are enough twists and turns to leave you breathless for weeks...and the amount of depth is breathtaking, with the story functioning on several levels, from Eugene's own personal struggles, to the Tom Riley-Richard Maxwell problem, to the conflict of Jason and Jack over "The Isrealits".not to mention the recall! The web gets ever wider. So buy this album and immerse yourself in a story that is both very complicated, and at the same time, equally compelling. You won't be dissapointed!

Darkness before Dawn.......2000-04-20

Episodes on this miniseries include A little credit please, Small fires little pools, Angels unaware, gathering thunder, moving targets, hard losses, the return, the time has come, checkmate, another chance, the last resort and the final conflict. This is a very exciting series with each episode ending on a cliff hanger. It was very hard to stop listening to do other things. An excellent buy for children and adults alike.

The best odyssey collection yet!.......1999-09-21

These tapes are full of reunions from MR Glossman to Richard maxwell to DR.Blagerd. it also includes Eugene becuming a christian. It's the best hands down

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