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5 out of 5
by
Robert
from
The United States | Feb 14, 2010
"Murphy, North Carolina - watch your back! What are the secrets of these new residents? The author weaves an intricate tale of mystery, suspense and riddles with clues that are riddles as this small town becomes an epicenter of macabre events.
Dak is just a regular guy, like most every other regular guy. The author makes you become a part of his life. A single Dad and small town entrepreneur at heart with dreams and desires like just any other guy. You become Dak. You feel his pain, stress, humor and strong emotions. So well written, you become ONE with the main character!
Dak discovers a formula that could save the world from disease and give life to those who desperately need it. But, the author takes you through unbelievable encounters, car chases, murder, love and romance building on what is truly behind these mysterious people. Why have they become friends and business partners? And why is Dak now having his life and the life of his family threatened beyond belief?
This is a real page-turner. The author builds suspense, intrigue, humor and mystery while telling a story that will make you "burn the midnight oil" to finish it. After reading Clutton's book, meeting new people will take on a whole different meaning. Who are they and where did they really come from?
Take this awesome book off your "to read" list, get it and be ready for surprises. But, whatever you do, don't read the last chapter first!"
-- Peg Thornhill, Missouri
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4 out of 5
by
Jamie
from
Hiram, GA | Feb 15, 2010
An interesting read. The style isn't one I'm exactly fond of, but I tried to not let that bother me too much. The story starts off a little slow, with only hints here and there about what's to come. Things really start to pick up in the middle section of the book. I don't want to spoil too much about the plot, but I'd like to comment on the whole "vampire" thing. I found it amusing, and believable, how that aspect was taken, with there being "explanations" behind our myths. [return][return]I get the feeling I'm probably not the target audience for this book, and I'd probably have enjoyed it more if I were male. The females in this story would be drooled over by male readers, but their behavior somewhat irritated me, especially Jillian in the earlier half of the book. Though, I'd have to say, Jillian definitely grew on me. I liked her more and more as the story went on. A lot more than Kya, though that might be because Jillian had a bigger role. I kept wondering though, if there was more to Kya. I guessed pretty earlier on what she was, but even in the end, I still kept wondering if there was more to her than even that. [return][return]Speaking of the end...I'm hoping there's a sequel planned because...how can it just leave off like that? I want to know more. What happens next? The book really feels like it's a starting point. I'd be interested to know more about Caleb too, and his family- and of course, about their kind in general. [return][return]The reason I give four stars instead of five is for storytelling. While they do help develop Dak as a character, there were some scenes that just seemed unnecessary, and could have been left out. A bit of polishing, and this would be worth that additional star. It definitely shows potential, and I found the concept interesting. I'm much rather read about these sort of "vampires" than the one's I've been seeing in YA books these days. [return][return]Book received through Goodreads. Review also posted at Goodreads and my blog (http://basementtime.livejournal.com/1614...).
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3 out of 5
by
Peter
from
Washington, DC | Feb 20, 2010
In Michael Clutton's first book he presents an interesting twist to the vampire legend. The story centers around an Average Joe (with a couple of exceptions) named Dak. Supposedly it is the first in a series.
Pros: Clutton does an excellent job of bringing us into the character by giving just enough anecdotes of his life (eating, dressing, going to the bathroom) and his inner thoughts to allow us to relate. But he does not do enough to make the book drag. While superficially Dak was not someone I would gravitate towards in real life, enough was explained about Dak by the end for him to be someone I would like to hang out with. (In other words, he's a business, Mountain Dew drinking, Nascar fan; I'm not.) Towards the end I was reading the book, not to find out what happens in the plot, but simply what happens to Dak. In addition there is a good deal of exciting action scenes.
Drawbacks (why I gave it 3 stars instead of 4): 1) The ending left something to be desired with a couple of loose ends. 2) I felt the amount of sex(uality) deviated from the flow of the book. 3) Sometimes Dak was just a little too stupid and the dialogue drug on.
All-in-all I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
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5 out of 5
by
Michael
from
Murphy, NC | Jan 4, 2010
So far, without exception, every personal compliment I've gotten on JUICE: Revolution has included a request for or query about the sequel. I'll take that as a good sign.
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4 out of 5
by
Maggie
from
Old Fort, NC | Feb 1, 2010
I had a really hard time putting the book down after i started reading it, it keeps you guessing and wondering the entire time. I really hope he does a second book. When I first picked the book up, looked at the cover I was intriged. Knowing the author personally it was hard because I was always picturing him as the main character. My overall opinion of this book was it was excellent! I would recommend it too all of my friends. :]