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Tyndale House Vanish
Caught in a mysterious storm, three strangers survive to find everybody else has vanished. When unscrupulous lawyer Connor Hayden, aging model Helen Krause, and enterprising mechanic Mitch Kent meet, they're desperate. And they're being watched---by "observers" who force them to relive their pasts. Does a mute homeless boy hold the key to their future? 375 pages, softcover from Tyndale.
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Customer Reviews for Vanish
Review 1 for Vanish
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Date:March 1, 2013
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Vanish is a book that over all I enjoyed reading very much. I thought the plot of the book was new and fresh, something I hadn't come across before. It was creepy but not gory, which I like. Sometimes an author can cross that fine line, but this was not the case.
In the beginning of the book, Connor came across as two dimensional, but as the book progress his character developed and I began to connect him. I also felt the characters interacted with each other very well and the plot pulled me along though the book and made me want to see what was on the next page.
The only thing that kept this from being 5 stars was the ending to the book. It was to vague for me. I had to re-read it twice to even get an idea of what the author was trying to communicate.
In the beginning of the book, Connor came across as two dimensional, but as the book progress his character developed and I began to connect him. I also felt the characters interacted with each other very well and the plot pulled me along though the book and made me want to see what was on the next page.
The only thing that kept this from being 5 stars was the ending to the book. It was to vague for me. I had to re-read it twice to even get an idea of what the author was trying to communicate.
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Review 2 for Vanish
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Date:September 12, 2009
After first noting the excellent book design (eerie-contemporary within and without) the next thing that struck me was the limp prose. After barely making it to the storm scene, I was struggling through pages intended to develop character but didnt stilted dialogue, and a resulting lack of interest in the story. However, after Conners discovery of an empty world and the introduction of the strange grey figures with spider-like fingers, the pace picked up significantly.While Pawliks opening chapters were weak, its the suspenseful pacing that found me finishing the novel inside of 24 hours. He had my train of thought dashing down all of the expected rabbit trails given the scenario laid out. In truth, I was surprised by the unfolded revelation as the book reached its climax.The Christian message found in Vanish is likewise largely hidden in the first portions of the novel. While initially only present in the conflict between Conner and his Christian wife and daughter, the unmistakable themes of forgiveness and redemption are clearly revealed by books end.Pawliks premise is undeniably unique, despite what could be misunderstood as plot devices held in common with other Where did everyone go? titles such as Offworld or Left Behind. If you can endure the first five chapters or so (they are admittedly brief) while youre waiting for the action to kick in, Vanish will provide an entertaining, fast-paced read filled with suspense, mystery, and even a few goose bump raising, heart-pounding moments.
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Review 3 for Vanish
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Date:September 11, 2009
will make you think!, July 9, 2009 I loved this book! It was easy to devour, and I was totally blown away by the ending -- Not what I was expecting at all! Vanish by Tom Pawlik is the first book in the series. I think Tom takes a very creative and liberal approach in this book, but I take it for what it is; a work of fiction that entices our minds to look beyond the here and now. I love how Christianity is sprinkled throughout this book, but is not heavy, so a wide range of audiences can relate and enjoy this book. The chapters are nice and short, so if I was interrupted (and with 4 little people underfoot that happens every so often), you could put it down and feel like you left at a good spot instead of frantically reading to get to the end of the chapter. By the last quarter of the book I am in shock and awed by the what's happening - I wasn't expecting it and it became clearer (hindsight is always 20/20 right? lol) I savored how Tom pulls the book together in the end, and you realize what is really going on (how's that for summing it up w/o giving it away? lol). I found the dark verses light theme in here really appealing. It is a basic theme that I think everyone can relate to and understand. I think it would be a good cross-over to mainstream book and encourages us enough to really think about things, and what is important in our lives. I'll be looking for the second book Valley of the Shadow for sure!
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Review 4 for Vanish
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Date:June 21, 2009
Joanne Brockhoeft
This is a great book to renew your caring for your unsaved family and friends. I couldn't put it down. I gave a copy to my unbelieving sister.
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Review 5 for Vanish
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Date:June 19, 2009
Tom Pawliks Vanish is an outstanding read! This incredibly suspenseful novel begins by following the lives of three very different people as they struggle through life without Christ. When the massive storm cloud rolls in, knocking out power and knocking these individuals unconscious, the reader knows that a dramatic (and traumatic) event is occurring in the story. Sightings of human-looking creatures without faces provides evidence of this, as does the fact that these people cannot find their loved ones.This amazing rapture story is written like the best suspense novels Ive ever cracked the cover on. Tom Pawliks style reminds me of Stephen King. He weaves the stories within this multi-dimensional plot with precision, making the writing craft look effortless. This is a book that I will leave in my lunchroom at work so that others who wouldnt normally pick up a Christian book will be exposed to Christ. I cant wait to read Toms next book Valley of the Shadow.
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Review 6 for Vanish
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Date:June 9, 2009
Christine Leone
This book had me on edge throughout the whole reading. I read it in a day, could not put it down.FANTASTIC! Great writing.Then I went on to the sequel which I will give my review on another pg.
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Review 7 for Vanish
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Date:November 22, 2008
colette
Vanish captivates you... you will never guess what is going to happen! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! It is absolutely for christians AND non-christians, and it has a very clear picture of the redemptive work of Christ for people who understand allegories! Can't wait to see what Tom Pawlik has in store next!
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Review 8 for Vanish
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Date:November 2, 2008
Steven Thorne
I did not like this at all. It was an easy read and was intriguing. But it was very dark. It read like a Stephen King novel. It really never dealt with the redemptive work of Christ. The closest it came was "God saved you for a reason." It is not a book that held any uplifting message or even a strong warning. It's theology of the afterlife is faulty too. It is not a book I would give to non-Christians or even recommend to Christian friends. This is the authors second novel, how does he win Operation First Novel with it? That seems unfair to all who entered the contest with their first novel.
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Review 9 for Vanish
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Date:August 8, 2008
Ginger
Excellent book! It was both entertaining and thought provoking; full of mind bending truths and evangelism. I felt like I journeyed to the brink with Connor and back. I will be watching for Tom Pawlik's next books, he will have a shelf all his own in my library!
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Review 10 for Vanish
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Date:August 5, 2008
Missy
This is an absolutely amazing book! It grabs you from the first chapter and holds your attention to the end. I couldn't read it fast enough! You won't be disapointed!
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Review 11 for Vanish
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Date:July 30, 2008
James
A little cumbersome and sluggish at first, but rapidly gains momentum and builds to a surprising twist at the end. Each of the latter chapters are cliff-hangers that make the book difficult to put down. A very good read and quite thought-provoking.
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Review 12 for Vanish
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Date:June 17, 2008
Bailey
This was a very good book. It was a little creepy sometimes but, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I never quite understood everything but one thing is for sure you better be a Christian when you read it or it will creep you out of your wits. Definitely a good read.
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Review 13 for Vanish
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Date:April 17, 2008
Large dark clouds churned; lightning flashed, acrid smoke of a chemical fire drifted in the sky. Something was wrong. This didnt look right. These thoughts were those of Connor, Mitch, and Helen right before they got dizzy and fell asleep. All of them woke up to find their lives forever changed. Where did everyone go? Why were they all alone? Each left their homes in a desperate search for others there had to be others. Connor, Mitch and Helen find one another in their search for the Vanished. All agree they hear whispers and they are being watched. All are afraid of what was out there creeping in the shadows of their city. Each were afraid to sleep. Were the watchers the ones responsible for the very vivid hallucinations they were having? They agreed, together they could fight anyone or anything even this unknown force that kept watching and following them. Connor, Mitch and Helen needed answers and they needed them now. What was their next move? Washington, D.C, thats where they would go to get answers. People there would know what happened. Their mission becomes urgent when the watchers get aggressive. As the survivors journey to Washington there is a surge of new hope within them. Finally many of their questions would soon be answered. This book is thought provoking. Tom Pawlik writes a scary, fascinating, suspenseful story; one you wont want to miss. I couldnt read the pages in this book fast enough. I had to find out what happened to Connor, Mitch, and Helen next. You will too.Nora St.Laurentwww.psalm516.blogspot.com
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