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Poison: A Novel (Bloodline Trilogy) (edition 2013)

by Jordyn Redwood

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Five years ago, Keelyn Blake's stepfather took her family hostage, raving about Lucent, a being who forced him to commit unspeakable acts. Some of the family made it out alive, the rest didn't. Now Lucent is back, and he's no hallucination.
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Title:Poison: A Novel (Bloodline Trilogy)
Authors:Jordyn Redwood
Info:Kregel Publications (2013), Paperback, 312 pages
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Years ago, Keelyn Blake lost half her family and nearly her own life to her delusional stepfather's rampage. She's moved forward from the trauma admirably well, becoming a nonverbal communication consultant and developing an unlikely relationship with Lee Watson--unlikely because he's the S.W.A.T. leader who might have saved her whole family, if he'd breached the house sooner. It's a past that both links and divides them, a past they try not to discuss. But people associated with that lethal day are ending up dead or mysteriously ill. Keelyn's estranged sister Raven is somehow tangled in this sinister web. If they can't confront the past, Keelyn and Lee might not have a future.

I recommend reading Ms. Redwood's first book before tackling this one. As far as plot goes, it can be read on its own, but the secondary characters here are the protagonists of Proof, and it appears that Nathan's character arc will span all three books. Plus, if you're meeting all of this large cast for the first time, keeping track of everybody will be a challenge.

There's a lot going on in this book. Almost too much at times. The plot could be a fast-paced, multi-parted CSI episode, except it's more intricate than most TV shows. Attention has to be paid to every detail, because everything shows up again eventually.

As for the writing style, it's quite clinical for fiction. This makes sense, given the author's day job as a nurse. I enjoy her stories enough not to let this bother me much, and this book seems to read better than her first. Hopefully, the more fiction Ms. Redwood writes, the more natural her author voice (both dialogue and narration) will become and the more deeply she'll delve into character point of view.

Speaking of the author's day job, this book offers lots of excellent medical detail for readers like me (who own a Merck manual and a Red Cross first-aid-for-laypeople manual for no reason other than it's fascinating stuff). Keelyn's work in nonverbal communication is also intriguing.

As for the characters (a.k.a. Why I Read). I liked Lilly and Nathan from the first book, but I felt that the plot drove them, rather than vice versa. Keelyn and Lee, however, seem to drive their plot. There were a few secrets/decisions with downright murky motivation (at least one moment left me thinking, Wait a minute, THAT'S why? What about ...?). On the whole, though, I liked reading about these two, especially Lee. His character is quite different from Nathan (and the conflict between them is good stuff). It's great to see an author who isn't cutting all her male heroes from the same cloth. For example, Keelyn's asking Lilly if Nathan has ever kept secrets or deceived her, and Lilly's response that (unlike Lee) Nathan is too honest for his own good. Realistic, revealing conversation. Loved it. And I want to know about Lee's spider phobia backstory, dang it. I waited the whole book to find out, and ... no reveal. I hope it's part of the third book.

Actually, there's a lot I want to see in the third book. Raven's arc isn't finished. I still don't know who played whom between the villains. I still don't know who the arsonist is. (Trying to word these things vaguely to preclude spoilers.) And so far, all four of the series protagonists have issues left to work through. Um, quite a few issues.

Which brings me to another thing I like about this series: the unflinching issues. In the first book, we deal with rape and unplanned pregnancy and the nature of truth vs. evidence. In this book, between the main plot's murders, the secondary plot's murders, the backstory murders, and the question of the ethics of hypnosis--we get a quadruple dose of evil.

Forgiveness (of others and oneself) and redemption are ongoing themes in this series, as they are in a lot of Christian fiction, but they're not dealt with here in a quick-fix sort of way. In fact, some of these characters have been with us for two books and still haven't arrived at the ability to forgive or accept redemption. And this isn't but-I-hurt-a-girl-really-badly-in-high-school forgiveness. This is but-I-made-a-tactical-error-and-now-people-are-dead forgiveness. Deep, raw, gritty stuff. It's going to take God's grace for these characters to get the healing they need, and I'm trusting that the final book will pull this off in a way that is realistic and honest.

Ms. Redwood's work demonstrates how Christian fiction can (and should) shine most brightly. I kind of love it. ( )
  AmandaGStevens | Mar 2, 2019 |
Five years ago, Keelyn Blake's armed, mentally ill stepfather took her family hostage in their house in rural Colorado. She and her half-sister Raven made it out alive, but others did not. Authorities blamed the father's frequent hallucinations about a being named Lucent, but in the end, even the best of the FBI's hostage negotiators failed to overcome the man's delusions and end the standoff peacefully.

Now, Lucent is back, and he's no hallucination. In fact, he is a very real person with dangerous motives. He has kidnapped Raven's daughter, and--Keelyn worries--maybe has hurt Raven as well. Though she is estranged from her sister, Keelyn feels the immediate need to find Raven and save what family she has left. But when others who were involved in that fateful day start dying, some by mysterious circumstances, Keelyn wonders if she can emerge unscathed a second time.

A fabulous read! Redwood is a master at thriller suspense. I gobbled up the novel in two days. Fast-paced thriller suspense with compelling characters who pull you into the story and make you care what happens to them. Clear the runway and fasten your seat belts. This novel captures the reader in the first line and doesn't stop until the end. Redwood has created a suspense-packed story that captivates. Loved this book. I have found a new author to read. The plot twists are engaging and maintains the reader's interest. Likeable characters, well-written dialogues, action and mystery - and a surprise ending! What more could you ask for? Fabulous book!

I was given this book by Christian Review of Books. ( )
  MaryAnn12 | Aug 8, 2013 |
It’s been 5 years since Keelyn Blake’s step-father took her family hostage. 5 years since she heard the name Lucent, a hallucination from her step-father’s mind. Only now Lucent is back, and he is no hallucination, he has kidnapped Keelyn’s niece, and Keelyn’s sister Raven is no where to be found.

With the little family she has left, Keelyn is searching for her sister, but will her relationsh ship with FBI hostage negotiator Lee Watson be able to make it through?

Book 2 in the Bloodline Trilogy by Jordyn Redwood will captivate you, Redwood has the ability to use such descriptive words and phrasing and will pull you into the story that afterwards you will wonder if you actually read a book rather than watching the events unfold in person. With rich characters and a story that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with twists and turns at every corner you will surely love this book. ( )
  Organicshoes | Jul 2, 2013 |
I was surprised that Lucent was a real person, and a pretty nasty one. I felt for Keelyn and Raven. I kept thinking that they would make up and be best friends. Towards the end of the book I was starting to loose hope that this would happen. I liked how the author wrote about Lee. He had such guilt. His guilt is what made him who he was though. As the bodies piled up I didn't know how the book was going to end. I didn't think that there would be any survivors.
I liked the ending and even though this is book two in a trilogy this book stood well enough on its own.
I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review by Kregel Blog Tour Service. All opinions are my own. Book Three is scheduled for September 2013. ( )
  dealsharingaunt | May 2, 2013 |
Oh my gosh! This book is something else! This is book 2 in the Bloodline Trilogy is a fantastic read. Suspenseful, terrifying, chilling. As my readers know, I love a book that keeps me guessing till the end and this one does! Five years ago Keelyn Blake's stepfather, a man who was being told what to do by Lucent, a creature invisible to everyone else, had taken her family hostage. Some of the family survived the ordeal while others didn't. Her stepfather had claimed Lucent made him do the horrific things he did.

Suddenly Lucent returns and he is isn't the product of someone's imagination. He has kidnapped Keelyn's stepsister and neice. As Keelyn tries to find him those that were involved in the standoff years ago began to die mysteriously.

Redwood writes a great novel, she brings characters to life and places you right there with them. I'm looking forward to the next book! 5 out of 5 stars.

I received a copy of this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  JoyAnne | Apr 29, 2013 |
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