Book Giveaway, THE TAKER by Alma Katsu
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by lisa in Books, Contests, News, TwilightMOMS
Congratulations to Kelly (comment #28) for winning last week’s giveaway of I AM WOLF by Joanne Buchanan!
*We have a new giveaway for you this week:
It has been a long time since I’ve read a book that continued to haunt me days after finishing it. This is a very dark tale about unrequited love, and of immortality at a heavy price.
This debut novel, the first in a series of three, is not YA though the primary characters are teenage to young adults. The tragic subject matter is emotionally compelling and deeply thought provoking. Although this book is heavy and dark, the series becomes lighter and more romantic as it continues. The Taker will have you reaching out to find others who have read it with that overwhelming need to discuss it all!
“Alchemy and love prove a volatile mix in Katsu’s vividly imagined first novel, which toggles between the present and the past. While working the graveyard shift at a rural Maine hospital, Dr. Luke Findley discovers that patient Lanny McIlvrae has miraculous self-healing powers. Lanny then relates the incredible tale of her life: sent packing to Boston by her family in 1817 to give birth to her illegitimate child, she fell in with the entourage of Count Adair, a centuries-old alchemist who saved her life with an elixir of immortality. Decadent and domineering, Adair took Lanny as his mistress–a role she accepted until Adair’s scheme to use her true love, Jonathan, to perpetuate his unnatural existence forced her to a desperate ruse to thwart his formidable magic powers. Katsu shows considerable skill in rendering a world where Adair’s unspeakable evilness and Lanny’s wild passion make the supernatural seem possible. The result is a novel full of surprises and a powerful evocation of the dark side of romantic love.” —Publishers Weekly
Be sure to visit http://almakatsu.com/ for more info on The Taker and author, Alma Katsu.
You can also read my Goodreads review Here.
–Leave a comment below to enter. Good Luck!–
*You must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident to enter this giveaway. Deadline is Friday, Apr 13
34 Responses to “Book Giveaway, THE TAKER by Alma Katsu”
Melissa Griffin
09. Apr, 2012
Sounds amazing; would love to win a copy!
Michelle Sampson
09. Apr, 2012
Gimme, gimme! Sounds awesome!
Christina B
09. Apr, 2012
The cover alone is beautiful and the description sounds intriguing. i would love to read it:)
Tiffany D.
09. Apr, 2012
Ooh this sounds like an awesome read!!!! I hope I win it so I can get started reading it
Lyndee Ryals
09. Apr, 2012
I would love to read this book..I am an avid book reader and I am looking for a series to start reading..since I am reqading the Twilight books over and over
Thank you.
Mary Jacobs
09. Apr, 2012
This sounds very interesting, like it would suck me in!
Nonda
09. Apr, 2012
Would love to win this!
christina
09. Apr, 2012
This sounds interesting
Rebecca
09. Apr, 2012
This looks interesting. Can’t wait to read it.
Colleen
09. Apr, 2012
Sounds really good!! Been looking for another series to read.
kelly beckett
09. Apr, 2012
Wow, sounds amazing, would love to win
Taryn Leggind
09. Apr, 2012
Sounds right for me. This is exactly my kind of read.
LynnL
09. Apr, 2012
This books sounds like it would hurt so good.
Beverlie
09. Apr, 2012
I liked your book description on good reads and it seemed like a page turner where everything just kept you glued to the next page or happening.. Always up for something different.
Tosha
09. Apr, 2012
Sounds like a must read series!
carol kirby
09. Apr, 2012
Sounds like my kind of book will look forward to reading it!
Alma Katsu
09. Apr, 2012
Lisa, I just read your review on Goodreads and love it. The Taker is a hard book to sum up and you did a beautiful job. And thank you so much for hosting the giveaway, and for all your support!
best,
Alma
Chrissy
09. Apr, 2012
I would love the book!
Amy
09. Apr, 2012
I would absolutely love to read this book. Thanks for letting me enter.
Emily Landry
09. Apr, 2012
Sounds absolutely amazing!
Jessica McKenna
09. Apr, 2012
Love the cover! Thanks for the giveaway!
maidenveil
10. Apr, 2012
I would love to win for The Taker. Been wanting to read this. Thanks for the giveaway!
sarah mann
10. Apr, 2012
Sound like an interesting book!
Heather
10. Apr, 2012
Sounds like a good read!
Lynne
10. Apr, 2012
Sounds amazing; would love to win a copy!
cassie H
10. Apr, 2012
I NEED a new good book!!!!
Kaitlin Snider
10. Apr, 2012
I love the cover!
Stace W.
11. Apr, 2012
I’m hooked already! I would love to read it!!
LadyPinkridge
11. Apr, 2012
I’m headed on vacation and would LOVE to take this book with me. Reading an intriging novel poolside is one of my most favorite things to do.
Lily Vento
12. Apr, 2012
Sounds like a good read. I just finished Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. I could use a new read to fulfill my reading addiction
CindyLou
12. Apr, 2012
Sounds like a Must read! Can’t wait!
AmandaS.
15. Apr, 2012
I’m always looking for a great read! Hoping I win!
Laura
19. Apr, 2012
Sounds like a great read to put on the wish list. Always looking for great suggestions and reviews. Fingers crossed to win this one.
Wanda
07. Jul, 2012
Interesting! I have been desiring to get hooked on a new book series. The kind that keeps you up at night because you can’t stop thinking of the characters or plot and haunts you for a time after your done reading. Also, excited that its not Ya ( less restrictions on the details)
Since reading several novels, twilight, the hunger games, and tiger’s curse, I haven’t loss sleep on any recent books. Love to win a copy 