fiction, romance, horror, mystery

** spoiler alert ** I'd have to say the third book in this in thrilling trilogy is by far the best. Though it also have the signature Roberts musical tone to it, the pacing in much faster, the leading characters more intriguing and volatile. Though you know before ever reading it exactly who will hook up this story is not in anyway a disappointing read.

This book delved deeper into lead character flaws and overcoming them more than in any in the rest of the trilogy. Gabe finally comes to terms with t...more I'd have to say the third book in this in thrilling trilogy is by far the best. Though it also have the signature Roberts musical tone to it, the pacing in much faster, the leading characters more intriguing and volatile. Though you know before ever reading it exactly who will hook up this story is not in anyway a disappointing read.

This book delved deeper into lead character flaws and overcoming them more than in any in the rest of the trilogy. Gabe finally comes to terms with the abuse he felt at the hands of his father as a youth and though it may not make up for a childhood of terror, his father gives his life to save Gage. I think the inner turmoil and coming to terms with that piece of sub plot and background story added a lot to the overall character development which occurred during this story.

Through out the rest of the series both Gage and Cybil seem to be the flamboyant or dangerous, selfish pair, this book provides both the reason behind the facade and proof that is is a facade. Gage is willing to sacrifice his own life to save a town that never did anything for him and the friends that were more family than his own. The two wanders face great danger in the story, great sacrifice, but in the end learn that they don't have to or want to wander the world alone anymore.

I feel like I had more to say here, but since I didn't get to finish this right after reading the book I can't remember what it was and don't want to mix up different books I've read recently. Overall I will say the whole trilogy and especially this conclusion to it is a must read. ( )

I started listening to the audiobook while I nursed my second child. I fell asleep too many times about halfway through that I skipped to the end to know how the story ended without having to relisten to sections several times. ( )

Every 7 years for 7 days, ever since their 10th birthday (July 7), Caleb Hawkins, Fox O'Dell and Gage Turner have tried to take care of Hawkins Hollow when the evil came. Blaming themselves for unleashing it on the town. Since the arrival of Quinn Black (reporter of the strange and now engaged to Cal), Layla Darnell (strangely drawn to Hawkins Hollow and to Fox), and Cybil Kinski (supernatural researcher and Quinn's best friend), the group have been able to find more information on the demon and the guardians that are suppose to keep them. Finding the diaries and meeting (so to speak) some of their ancestors, then figuring out how the bloodstone could be put back together (it was left in 3 pieces after the boys at their 10th birthday made a blood brother ritual), now they just need to figure out how it all comes together, how the information they have will help them use the bloodstone as a weapon to destroy the demon they have come to know as Twisse.

Book 3 ..... No real surprise in this one, or in any of them really. Over the past 3 books, getting to know these characters has been so much fun, from the (as I call her) whirlwind of Quinn, the simple girly girl of Layla to this book that shows so much more of Cybil. She is sophisticated, tough, and smart and that is the combination that is needed to break through to Gage and his abused, 'I don't need anyone' attitude. Where Cal is the hometown hero type and Fox is the hippie (their words not mine) lawyer, as a group this six aren't just friend, they are family and the emotions are there. The paranormal / supernatural stuff is a lot more intense in this book (since the time is closer) but the romance, the adventure is always the best part. I found myself caring for Cybil so much more than I ever thought I would.

* Over view of the whole series: As always with Nora Roberts, the character creation is excellent with a wide variety of personalities so picking a favorite person and couple is difficult for me, there are aspects of each that I really enjoyed. That being said, I have to go with - Gage and Cybil, don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored Cal, Fox and Layla, (Quinn was a bit to hectic for me), but my favorite book pick would go to ... The Pagan Stone, for the romance of it. It hit more of an emotional cord with me than any of the other books. The faith, the hope and the vision of the past, the now and the what will be. ( )

In the conclusion to the "Sign of Seven" trilogy, three women and three men merge their powers to battle the ultimate evil, proving that friendship, family, love, and passion is much stronger than the looming darkness.

Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors and I especially enjoy her paranormal paperback series...such as the "Sign of Seven" series. Roberts is a great storyteller...lots of suspense and romance. ( )