October 22, 2007
5 Minutes for Books — The Dead Whisper On
One day Canada MacHugh begins hearing the voice of her dead father. He enlists her to be part of an agency of shadows. When she joins in, both she and they are surprised at the results. Things aren’t what they seem, but Canada helps unravel the truth while also saving the people from her hometown of Butte Montana who have been mysteriously combusting.
The Dead Whisper On by T. L. Hines surprised me. After all, it’s not every day that you read a Christian horror novel. T. L. Hines accurately describes his writing as “noir bizarre” fiction. He seemed to read my mind as I began to question what this type of storyline was doing in Christian fiction. He explained by saying,
I also realize, this being a thriller that is going to be read by a lot of Christians, that some people may be a bit uncomfortable with the subject matter. I’m well aware that the Bible tells us not to attempt communication with the dead, so let me assure you that there’s nothing in this book that encourages such behavior. Canada has to dig through a lot of layers to discover exactly what’s going on.
And dig she does. As she uncovers layer after layer, the reader is pulled along with her as things that seem impossible begin to make sense.
You can preview a video teaser for the book and read an excerpt at the Bethany House website. Deadwhisperon is a website with a clever twist, where you can also download a catchy song “Hope Killed the Shadows” by Pivitplex that was written in conjunction with the book.
If you like supernatural thrillers or horror or suspense novels and welcome a book devoid of crude speech and vivid scenes of violence, I urge you to give this book a try.
The publisher is giving away one copy to a reader in the U.S. or Canada, so please leave a comment if you’d like to win.
The winners of last week’s books are
Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far:#48 Amy
#89 Gary Free
#88 Pamela White
The Choice Audiobook#145 Sarah W.
#89 Nunny 11
#167 Heather C.
#16 Stacey
#34 JodyThe Choice in Hardcover
#100 Callista
#81 Amy
#11 Liz
#162 Nina Cunningham
#166 Cecilia
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58 Comments on 5 Minutes for Books — The Dead Whisper On »
#1 - Amanda @ 11:06 am
congrats winners. this book looks interesting
#2 - natasha @ 11:15 am
Never read a christian horror!Looks neat
#3 - Cassidy @ 11:35 am
This look interesting. It never hurts to have a new book to read
#4 - Wendy @ 11:44 am
I went over to check out the preview! Sounds great! Count me in please.
#5 - Erin Read @ 11:54 am
This book looks good. Please count me in.
#6 - Courtney @ 12:28 pm
The book sounds great and I love trillers. Count em in!
#7 - Kandy Smith @ 1:06 pm
Never knew such a thing as Christian horror existed…count me in!
#8 - Kristina @ 1:07 pm
Hey all! I love Christian Thrillers! Count me in!! My favorite Christian Thriller authors, if anyone else is interested, are Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti.
#9 - Mama Zen @ 2:09 pm
Sounds unusual!
#10 - Amy @ 2:11 pm
I am in!
I am interested in this novel as I have not read any christian thrillers except for Frank Peretti! I would like to hear some more reviews.
#11 - Erin @ 3:37 pm
I’ve never heard of a Christian Horror/Thriller before?? I must be the only one! This sounds like a really interesting read and I’m tossing my hat in and crossing my fingers!
#12 - Karen @ Simply A Musing Blog @ 3:43 pm
Whoa..this sounds interesting. I’ve read every Frank Perretti book I could get my hands on…would love to try this one out!
#13 - Jenn in AZ @ 3:46 pm
Sounds interesting…off to look at the video trailer! Thanks!
#14 - kristie @ 4:49 pm
ummm just up my ally! /fingers crossed!
#15 - Jeanette Jackson @ 6:28 pm
Looks like a good book to read..please include me in the drawing
#16 - Tammy and Parker @ 6:39 pm
This is sooo my kinda book! Count me in!
#17 - Marie @ 6:44 pm
I love books! Count me in.
#18 - Darlene Levy @ 7:23 pm
I’ll spread the word!
#19 - Katrina @ 7:46 pm
Looks good. Pick me, pick me!
#20 - Beverly @ 8:20 pm
This looks like a good book! Please count me in!
#21 - Dawn @ 9:21 pm
It sounds like a good book. I love horror/thriller books.
#22 - Angie Wycherly @ 9:58 pm
I love scary books that aren’t to gorey!
#23 - Rhonda @ 11:43 pm
Enter me please!
#24 - Cecilia @ 11:50 pm
Yipee!!! Thank you! I really appretiate winning the book, “The Choice”.
#25 - Michele @ 2:02 am
How interesting…I’m curious about this one. Please enter me!
#26 - jayedee @ 9:29 am
sounds great! please put my name in the hat for the giveaway!
#27 - livnfrgsus @ 9:51 am
I would love to win! Christian fiction is my favorite read!
#28 - Gloria Dornin @ 10:04 am
oh pick me!
#29 - Stacia Helpman @ 12:01 pm
Congrats to all of last weeks winners!!! This book looks very interesting. I would love to win a copy!
#30 - Tanya @ 1:39 pm
This sounds very interesting, I’d love to win a copy!
#31 - Linda Pinto @ 1:41 pm
Enter me for a great read.
#32 - Kristin @ 1:49 pm
please enter me thank you
#33 - Sarah @ 2:16 pm
Oh please, pick me! I’m in a book club and in a couple of months it will be my turn to pick a book. I would love to win that book, so Blessings Book Club could enjoy it. =)
#34 - Kathy Conley @ 3:37 pm
I am intrigued
#35 - homemom3 @ 4:45 pm
ooh it sounds a bit scary, my favorite type of book or movie. I’d love to win this book. Enter me please.
#36 - Chondra @ 5:14 pm
Sounds like an awesome read!
#37 - Shaun Wallner @ 7:50 pm
Can’t wait to read this one
#38 - Amy R. @ 10:15 pm
This sounds interesting!
#39 - Melissa R. @ 11:08 pm
Sounds like a fun book. Thanks for a chance to win.
#40 - Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings @ 11:44 pm
Count me in!
#41 - Claire S. @ 2:33 am
Wow, it sounds very intriguing! Always up for new and exciting Christian fiction!
#42 - Michelle @ 7:28 am
I would love to be entered. I have several Christian thrillers on my shelf already, and would welcome a new title to check out.
#43 - Julia @ 1:07 pm
Looks intriguing. Please enter me.
#44 - Steph-The OC Mama @ 5:29 pm
Looks like an interesting book!
#45 - Carol Rae @ 9:41 pm
With winter coming on, I’d love to have a good book to snuggle under the covers with!
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#47 - Kim @ 11:15 am
always up for a new book, especially christian based. sounds great.
#48 - Lisa O @ 3:31 pm
Sounds like a good one!
#49 - Linda Denisen @ 6:37 am
This HAS to be good! I love a good horror story that can be shared with the whole family!!!!!We have Friday horror nights with movies….a good book would be better!
#50 - Robin in New Jersey @ 12:22 pm
I would love to read this book.
#51 - Pamela White @ 3:10 pm
Let it Whisper to me.
#52 - Mary @ 7:32 pm
This book sounds so interesting!! I would love to win it. Count me in.
#53 - Nina @ 11:06 pm
I’d love to win this! Thanks!
#54 - Bobbye Fussell @ 12:40 am
Sounds like a really great book!
#55 - kathy pease @ 12:40 pm
good luck 2 all
#56 - Timothy Selig @ 10:08 pm
These books are yippee good!
#57 - Charlene Kuser @ 11:05 pm
I love these kind of books that keep you on the edge.
So exciting.Please enter me to win
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