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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I read these books out of order, this is the second one in the Eden Moore universe. But it turns out that Cherie Priest is such a good writer and storyteller, that it doesn't matter that I read the third one before the second. If anything, the second is much creepier than the other two. It's a fun ghost story, of sorts, about Confederate soldiers, a create that's not quite human and note quite a ghost and Eden Moore and her friends. It does help to have read at least one of the other books in the series to understand some of the minor plot points, but it works well as a stand alone novel as well. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, even if it did scare me on a few occasions. I am excited to read more of Priest's novels. (  ) callmecayce | Jan 29, 2009 |  This page-turner brings back Eden Moore, of Four and Twenty Blackbirds, and her ability to see the dead lands her in the midst of the Chickamauga Civil War battlefield and its ghosts. Throw in a supernatural sentry, a mental institution built atop a Native American burial and a pair of TV ghost hunters and you have all the components for a fast-paced story. What makes this novel standout is Priest's superb writing style. ( ) BarnOwlPress | Jan 12, 2009 | Damn, but this book started out creepy. And got creepier. Eden Moore sees dead people. So naturally people think she can contact any dead person at any given time. They won't accept it doesn't work like that. So she tries to stay under the radar. But when the local spook, Old Green Eyes--he's not exactly a ghost--at the Chickamauga Battlefield park goes missing and other ghosts start to appear, she's a bit intrigued despite herself (if loath to admit it). And pissed that some rather famous ghost hunters have arrived on her turf to investigate. It's a damn good story, one that had me wondering, often, "how the hell does she come up with this?"--something I don't usually do while I'm reading a book. I enjoyed Four and Twenty Blackbirds, but I have to say this one is even better. I had a hard time putting it down from the very first page. ( ) PirateJenny | Jan 1, 2009 | For Halloween, I decided to sit down and read the second book of Cherie Priest's Eden Moore trilogy (at least, that's what it is so far), and I must say, my reading of this book is long overdue. It hit the spot, especially for this time of year, and I'm overly fond of Priest's use of setting and local legends to create such a great story. It's a slightly different read than the first, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, but it's just as good, if not better. I can't wait to read the third. :) And if you haven't checked Cherie Priest out, you should. I'm not sure if it's a wise thing to read Wings to the Kingdom without having read Four and Twenty Blackbirds first, but both are definitely worth getting your hands on. Plus, it's perfect Halloween reading. Ghosts, desperate killers, and green-eyed monsters. What's not to love? For a full review, please click here: http://calico-reaction.livejournal.co... ( ) devilwrites | Oct 29, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 076531309X, Paperback)The fields at Chickamauga, Georgia--America's oldest national military park--claimed 35,000 casualties during the Civil War. Any good guide will tell you that the grounds are haunted. The battlefield even has its own resident haunt, called Old Green Eyes for his tell-tale luminous gaze. It has long been said that Old Green Eyes intends no harm to those who respect the park. He is no menace, but a guardian of the dead. While he walks, the dead may sleep secure in the knowledge that their rest will be undisturbed. While Old Green Eyes patrols the battlefield, there is nothing to fear, for graves are not robbed and bones are not moved. But suddenly a different phenomenon starts puzzling and frightening visitors, causing tours to be canceled and rangers to quit their jobs. These new ghosts are no illusions carved out of the low-rolling fog. One by one, the solemn-faced spirits in ragged uniforms show themselves, and one by one, they point a determined arm off into the distance. Why do the soldiers march again, and what has become of their unblinking custodian? The spirits need a go-between, someone who can speak to them, and for them. Eden Moore is not interested. But the ghosts aren’t taking no for an answer. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:02 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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