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Judas Coyne is a collector of the macabre: a cookbook for cannibals . . . a used hangman's noose . . . a snuff film. An aging death-metal rock god, his taste for the unnatural is as widely known to his legions of fans as the notorious excesses of his youth. But nothing he possesses is as unlikely or as dreadful as his latest discovery, an item for sale on the Internet, a thing so terribly strange, Jude can't help but reach for his wallet.

I will "sell" my stepfather's ghost to the highest bidder. . . .

For a thousand dollars, Jude will become the proud owner of a dead man's suit, said to be haunted by a restless spirit. He isn't afraid. He has spent a lifetime coping with ghosts—of an abusive father, of the lovers he callously abandoned, of the bandmates he betrayed. What's one more?

But what UPS delivers to his door in a black heart-shaped box is no imaginary or metaphorical ghost, no benign conversation piece. It's the real thing.

And suddenly the suit's previous owner is everywhere: behind the bedroom door . . . seated in Jude's restored vintage Mustang . . . standing outside his window . . . staring out from his widescreen TV. Waiting—with a gleaming razor blade on a chain dangling from one bony hand. . . .

A multiple-award winner for his short fiction, author Joe Hill immediately vaults into the top echelon of dark fantasists with a blood-chilling roller-coaster ride of a novel, a masterwork brimming with relentless thrills and acid terror.

Customer Reviews:

I am not going to make it.......2007-06-28

There is no way I am going to be able to finish this book. I am in about 100 pages and I am struggling; it's painfully dull and just plain "Who cares". The writing style is appalling, the characters are stereotyped and undeveloped, and the plot is formulaic. Scarier than the ghost in the book? All the five star reviews.

A New Master of Horror Fiction.......2007-06-28

I have hade this novel some a little while now, but never got a chance to finish reading it up until recently.

I'd like to think of myself as a somewhat pre-expert at Stephen King novels, seeing as I own...all of them (The same goes for Koontz and the other 600+ books I happen to own, and the 10 or so I just bought on Amazon.com).



I can tell you that there are distinctive writing patters that are hard to duplicate.



Joe Hill's novel was an amazing read; it was better than I thought it would be, to be honest. It had one of those slow starts and then all of a sudden and grabs you by the balls and flails you around a bit.



I was very impressed for his debut. I honestly am anticipating his next novel, which I'm hoping will be coming up shortly.



This novel is a bestseller, and for those of you who do not own it yet, I highly recommend going to get yourself a copy of it... Now! What the hell are you waiting for? Go order it!



It's just that good.



--Joseph McGee, author of In the Wake of the Night, Phil's Place and Darkness Won't Rest: Phils Place II

Don't Read It in the Dar,.......2007-06-27

Wow. Joe Hill, makes the ghost of Craddock James McDermontt come to life and follow you down the same winding, creepy road. You won't want to put it down, and some of the images will linger long after the book is done.

It's a great first novel and I can't wait to see what else Mr. Hill has up his sleeve! He's without a doubt his Father's son!

Objective opinion.......2007-06-27

I wonder if Joe will ever wonder if he should have waited to reveal he was the son of a famous author? So many reviews on here mention Stephen King but as an objective opinion I can tell you Joe Hill shines on his own. His writing is very good even if the story wasn't the greatest in my opinion. Not his fault I just think it's tough to write a ghost story that can span over 300 pages. I think they make better short stories but that being said I'm glad I read the book. It had its moments that creeped me out and the characters were interesting and they are what drove the story. I'm impressed with Joe Hill to create a scum bag of a main character that you can't help but like even a little bit. I would recommend book and I look forward to seeing where Joe Hill will take me in his future works.

A Louisiana Gothic Love Story.......2007-06-27

As many other reviewers have stated, I couldn't put it down. It sucks you in from the first paragraph and mesmerizes the reader to the end. Hill's description of dark, overgrown Louisiana 2 lane blacktops that reek of the swamp rising up to meet them was dead on. I could hear the bullfrogs as I read. I did try to visualize Jude's character and came up with James Hetfield on his angriest day. A movie version with Hill penning the screenplay would be a treat.

Average customer rating: a good book in spite of its flaws Both men and women misunderstand men books One of the few good books for men Great Book, a Man's Book!

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul John Eldredge Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover General | Christian Living | Christianity | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books General | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books General | Spirituality | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books Look Inside Religion & Spirituality Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books Similar Items: Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul Wild at Heart Field Manual: A Personal Guide to Discover the Secret of Your Masculine Soul Captivating: A Guided Journal: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We've Only Dreamed of ASIN: 0785268839

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If Christian men are going to change from a pitiful, wimpy bunch of "really nice guys" to men who are made in the image of God, they must reexamine their preconceptions about who God is and recover their true "wild" hearts, writes bestselling author John Eldredge in Wild at Heart: Discovering a Life of Passion, Freedom, and Adventure. Eldredge throws down the gauntlet--men are bored; they fear risk, they refuse to pay attention to their deepest desires. He challenges Christian men to return to authentic masculinity without resorting to a "macho man" mentality. Men often seek validation in venues such as work, or in the conquest of women, Eldredge observes. He urges men to take time out and come to grips with the "secret longings" of their hearts. Although the book succeeds best in its slant toward a male audience, it also strives to help women understand the implications of authentic masculinity in their relationships with men. Eldredge frames the book around his outdoor experiences and appealing anecdotes about his family, sprinkling the text with touches of humor and overlying everything with heartfelt passion. Even as he mixes eclectic ideas about masculinity from popular movies such as Braveheart with classic words from Oswald Chambers, and lyrics from the Dixie Chicks with stories from the Bible, he points to only one answer for men searching for their true wildness of heart. Writes Eldredge, "The only way to live in this adventure ... with all its danger and unpredictability and immensely high stakes ... is in an ongoing, intimate relationship with God." --Cindy Crosby

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God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be-dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.

Customer Reviews:

a good book in spite of its flaws.......2007-06-27

This is a good book--even a great one--in spite of its flaws, some of which have been mentioned here.
I will counter the most obvious ones:

+ Type B males are as manly as types As
(This blind spot leads to more flaws like the ones below.)

+ In praising type A manliness, Eldredge comes across as dismissing Mother Teresa

+ He leaves us with the impression that he sanctions violence uncritically

Other than these and a couple of other lesser ones, I still believe that this book is a necessary corrective.
We, the men in this culture, have been domesticated out of noble passions and
thus becoming vulnerable to lesser, trivial and destructive ones.

Both men and women misunderstand men.......2007-06-25

When a man sets out for adventure, whether through hunting, sailing, mountain climbing, dog sledding, or any other traditionally masculine enterprise, the age-old "battle between the sexes" often rears its head. Many women simply don't understand what makes a man tick - and even though men might know what winds their clocks, they often don't know why. The result is that both men and women misunderstand men. Whether you're a man or woman, this book offers insight into why men are the way they are, and assure us all that it's not only good, but necessary.

Eldredge says, "For after years of living in a cage, a lion no longer even believes it is a lion... and a man no longer believes he is a man." The lesson is that men must relearn what it means to be alive and true to their inner selves, including the individual's right relationship to the woman in his life. This book will do some good toward those ends. It will also help the hunter to understand his passion for the hunt and its proper place in his life. It's worth reading, and it's a small price for what it teaches you about yourself.

books.......2007-06-23

this book i gave to my daughter to read before givign to her husband to read. it is a great book

One of the few good books for men.......2007-06-22

Most Christian books for men tend to focus on the sensitive side of the male; the caring, compassionate, loving kind. Nothing wrong with that, but we know as men there is something in our souls that long for adventure. That is where "Wild at Heart" shines. You will not be sorry buying this book for yourself, or if you are a wife, buying it for your husband. It has been an "eye opener" for me, to say the least.

Great Book, a Man's Book!.......2007-06-18

If you are a man or even a woman trying to understand a man... read this book!

Average customer rating: Comprehensive The South Beach Heart Program: The 4-Step Plan that Can Save Your Life MUST Reading... Owners manual for your heart! Tremendous southbeach success

The South Beach Heart Program: The 4-Step Plan that Can Save Your Life Arthur Agatston Manufacturer: Rodale Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover General | Diets | Diets & Weight Loss | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books Low Carb | Diets | Diets & Weight Loss | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books South Beach Diet | Diets | Diets & Weight Loss | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books Low Carbohydrate | Special Conditions | Diets & Weight Loss | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books Healing | Alternative Medicine | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books Heart Disease | Disorders & Diseases | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books General | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books Agatston, Arthur | Authors, A-Z | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books Cardiology | Internal Medicine | Medicine | Subjects | Books Cardiology | Internal Medicine | Medicine | Medical | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books Look Inside Health Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books Look Inside Science Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books Similar Items: The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide (Revised): The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods The South Beach Diet Dining Guide: Your Reference Guide to Restaurants Across America The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family and Friends ASIN: 1594864195 Release Date: 2006-12-26

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A pioneering cardiologist and the author of the international bestseller The South Beach Diet presents the truth about cardiac care in this country and offers his proven program for preventing heart attacks and strokes.

This year alone more than 1 million men and women in this country will suffer a heart attack or stroke. The shocking fact is that the majority of heart attacks and strokes can be prevented with the medical knowledge we already possess. Yet this isn't happening. Why? Because doctors and hospitals are paid more to treat disease with invasive techniques like angioplasty and bypass surgery than to prevent it. In his most personal and passionate work yet, Dr. Arthur Agatston champions a revolution in heart disease prevention that will enable people to stay out of the hospital and off the operating table.

In Part 1 of this compelling book, he tells you why seemingly healthy people can suddenly have a heart attack and why people with great cholesterol numbers can be walking time bombs. He explains why belly fat can be an early warning sign of future heart disease and why a noninvasive heart scan can help predict your risk of heart attack. In Part 2, he presents the South Beach Heart Program, his 4-step plan for detecting, preventing, and even reversing heart disease: The 4 steps include: Heart-healthy eating, regular aerobic and core-strengthening exercise, state-of-the art diagnostic testing, and the latest heart-protective medications, as necessary. Thanks to his aggressive prevention approach, Dr. Agatston rarely sees a heart attack or stroke in his practice. Now you can benefit from the prevention strategy he uses to help his patients every day.

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