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  1. Christy Lockstein
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent ending to top notch dystopian series
    April 8, 2011
    Christy Lockstein
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Flight of Shadows.
    Flight of Shadows by Sigmund Brouwer is the sequel to Broken Angel about Caitlyn Brown. Caitlyn has escaped Appalachia and started a new life working as a maid in a hotel. Billy and Theo are still waiting to meet her so they can seek freedom in the West together. Mason has emerged from his on personal hell with one less eye and even deeper madness and darkness in his soul. Pierce hasn't given up the search for Caitlyn, especially after his failure in Appalachia. If you haven't read Broken Angel, go do it now! You must read it in order to fully enjoy this book and understand the characters' history together. When Caitlyn is threatened on the job, she is forced to expose her secret, which brings her a new ally, Razor, who she's not sure if she can trust, but feels strongly drawn toward. Brouwer has set the players on a chessboard in this book. Caitlyn is the king, who everyone wants to own or protect. Mason is a rook, smashing anything in his path to revenge, Pierce is the bishop moving smoothly through each step of the game, and Razor is the knight whose moves are never expected or in a straight line. Brouwer ratchets up the tension even more in this book, with Caitlyn constantly in danger, and the reader has no idea who to trust. There were many pages I read with my hand over my mouth and forgetting to breathe. I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed that Brouwer has ended the series here, but he did an excellent joy tying up loose ends. With this amount of talent and the ability to create such breathtaking surprises, Brouwer is definitely an author to watch.
  2. Terri
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Fast paced, action packed story
    January 9, 2011
    Terri
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Flight of Shadows.
    What a great, suspenseful book. This is a very fast paced story that grabs your attention from page one. Moral boundaries are tested and broken in this future world and I found myself rooting for Caitlyn as she is constantly on the run, trying to survive. Flight of Shadows is the sequel to Broken Angel, which I have not read, but there is never a moment when I felt lost in this follow up story. A story of the love of friends and family and the desire to be free.
  3. LaTawnia Kintz
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A brilliant suspense!
    December 31, 2010
    LaTawnia Kintz
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Flight of Shadows.
    Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! I am so far behind in my reviews it's not even funny! I am taking the last day of this year, 2010 to post a couple book reviews that have been waiting to be posted for the last month or so! That's how busy, crazy it has been around here! So....without further ado.... These two books are a great way to end the year and get right into the new year!

    The first one is Flight of Shadows by Sigmund Brouwer. This one was provided by WaterBrook Press free of any charge or obligations. I am not expected to provide a positive review of this book or anything. So everything you read here is of my own opinion.

    Flight of Shadows is a great book for the suspense lover. And, I happen to like suspense, so I really liked this book. This book happens to be the sequel to Broken Angel (click this link to view the Prologue and Chapter 1). I have also included the link for Chapter 1 of Flight of Shadows. Click this link to view the Prologue and Chapter 1.

    I haven't had to opportunity to read Broken Angel, but I intend to rectify that. It was a bit difficult to read Flight of Shadows and not have to background to fall on. But that was my fault, not the author.

    Flight of Shadows is a well-written novel. Brouwer is brilliant in his usage of imagination, description of his characters and the plot itself. You find yourself completely involved with Caitlyn's plight and flight from those who would harm her for who and what she is. She finds herself relying on the help of one she doesn't trust, to get her to people she believes will help her.

    Flight of Shadows will not disappoint you, especially if you have read the prequel, Broken Angel. I intend to find that book, read it and then re-read this one. Don't be surprised if there will be another review!

    Sigmund Brouwer has written eighteen books besides Broken Angel and Flight of Shadows. He promotes literacy by giving writing workshops in schools from the Arctic Circle to inner city Los Angeles. He is married to recording artist Cindy Morgan (who happens to be one of my favorite singers!), has two young daughters and they split their time between Tennessee and Alberta, Canada.

    You can find Flight of Shadows at most of your favorite bookstores and online.
  4. JenniferB
    Canada
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Read!
    December 11, 2010
    JenniferB
    Canada
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Flight of Shadows.
    Before reading Flight of Shadows I was unfamiliar with fellow Albertan and Christian author Sigmund Brouwer's work. Although Flight of Shadows is the sequel to Broken Angel, I couldn't resist the chance to review it, and I'm not disappointed at all. With few Christian authors delving into the edgier realms of dystopian futurism and genetic engineering, I couldn't wait to read Brouwer's take.

    Our heroine Caitlyn has escaped from a life of sheltered stigmatism, marked by the hump on her back, her childhood in a tightly controlled religious community has ended (read Broken Angel for more detail than I can provide.) She now finds herself struggling for survival in a world bent upon capturing her. Whether for government experiments, or personal vendetta's, Caitlyn finds herself on the run as she navigates a world still largely unfamiliar to her.

    Brouwer has created a realistic near-future world with entirely plausible outcomes of many events and situations that we find in today's society. His writing is filled with action and suspense and manages to fill in first time readers on the back-story without lumping it all together in a single chunk of expository back story. Rather these facts are subtly, and skillfully woven throughout the novel itself, making for a smooth reading experience.

    The only area that suffers somewhat from jumping in mid-story is that there is some character development missing. The new characters are very well drawn, as well as a surprisingly likeable government agent in pursuit of Caitlyn, but the existing characters aren't entirely fleshed out — a risk that potential readers should be aware of taking with most sequels.

    Flight of Shadows is darker than a lot of Christian fiction, there are some dark themes including violence, and the internal motivations and desires of some of the antagonists, many are deviant, and as such, this is a title best reserved for adult readers. Few of the characters are ostensibly believers, with only a couple expressing a personal faith. Others clearly have knowledge of God but do not seem (based upon this book taken as a read alone) to be engaged in a personal relationship with Him.

    Now, that being said, I thought that Flight of Shadows was a great read. I could barely put it down! The premise is interesting, and the story incredibly engaging. I'm not sure if another title is planned for the series, but I'll certainly be keeping my eyes peeled for another installment!
  5. ssemah
    California
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Flight
    November 10, 2011
    ssemah
    California
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Flight of Shadows.
    Good ending, everyong has met a Razor in this life
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