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The Hollow (Sign of Seven Trilogy, Book 2) | 
 enlarge | Author: Nora Roberts
Publisher: Jove
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Rating:  105 reviews
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Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.1 x 1
ISBN: 0515144592
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780515144598
ASIN: 0515144592
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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A Mass Market Paperback Original
The New York Times bestselling author of Blood Brothers continues the thrilling trilogy of a town plagued by evil and the three men and three women brought together by fate to fight it.
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 Of all that is written, I love only what a person has written with his own blood. - Friedrich Nietzsche May 10, 2008
Cherise Everhard (Michigan, USA)
25 out of 31 found this review helpful
When they were ten years old 3 best friends set out on a camping adventure and inadvertently unleashed a demon. Since that time, every 7 years on July 7th and for 7 days, that demon wreaks havoc on their small town; creating chaos, madness and destruction. When those 7 days are done, not everyone comes out alive.
Gage, Fox and Cal have spent those periods trying to help the town, save lives, restore order, in anyway they can. Now they are joined by 3 women, Layla, Cybil and Quinn. The six are linked by love, bloodlines, friendships and now the common goal; to see the final destruction of the demon on this July 7th.
I was slightly disappointed in the first book of this series, Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven Trilogy, Book 1), this one more than made up for that. Where Blood Brothers lacked character development and moved a little slowly for me, this one was the opposite. The characters really stand out. Although this is Fox and Layla's story, I got a huge sense of Gage and Cybil, and even felt like I got to know Cal and Quinn a little better. I now feel invested in the characters and their stories.
In this second book, the six have figured out a lot about the past and what happened at the Pagan Stone way back when. They know a little more about their ancestors and are now developing a plan to fight back and put the demon to rest, for good.
There are some terrifying moments as the demon preys on their fears and weaknesses in some very chilling ways. I have to admit when the demon decides to show his face as that that creepy little boy, it gives me the willies. I will probably have nightmares about that little freak tonight, possibly for the next couple of nights.
This was a fast paced and thrilling second installment. It gave plenty of background and insight into the past, while they plan for the future. Highly emotional and cover to cover entertainment; just what I love about a Nora book. I am as antsy as can be and filled to the brim in impatience as I eagerly await Gage and Cybil's story in The Pagan Stone (The Sign of Seven Trilogy).
Cherise Everhard, May 2008
A terrific middle book in the trilogy! May 9, 2008
Valerie Matteson (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
In this second and middle book of the Sign of Seven Trilogy, we learn more about Fox and Layla. Of the three boys, Cal, Fox and Gage, that unleashed an evil on their 10th birthdays 21 years ago, Fox is the one to see the present and "read" people's minds or feelings. Fox is now a lawyer in Hawkins Hollow practicing all types of law from divorces to wills to civil suits and minor criminal defenses. He brings a special compassion and understanding to his clients partly because of his personality and partly because of his special ability.
Layla was a boutique shop assistant manager in New York when her dreams drove her to come to Hawkins Hollow. She is the "oddball" of the 3 women since Quinn and Cybil have known each other for years and are best friends. Layla did not know them or the three men before she came and is now deeply involved in the work of the 6 to learn more of Ann Hawkins and Giles Dent and thus more about the evil and the magic used to contain is for over 300 years. Layla has the same special ability as Fox but has not actively used it so it is up to Fox to teach her how. Since she is now working for him as his assistant is moving away with her husband, Fox has ample opportunity to work with her in more ways than one.
This is a wonderful story just on the romance between them alone. When you add in the excitement of searching for Ann's journals, the visions and manifestations of evil and new progress in finding ways to defeat the evil, it makes for an incredibly exciting read!
I wish the final installment came out tomorrow!
High recommended.
The Hollow May 30, 2008
Kelly (Littleton, Colorado)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
This second book picks up the story two weeks later. Fox tries to help Layla hone her senses, so they can present a united front, and be as useful as Cal, Quinn, Sybil, and Gage is with their gifts. Since they sense things in the present, he knows how important it is for them to be at full strength when the demon next makes an appearance. Fox felt fortunate for the two-week lull in activity, but knew that had come to an end when he and Layla were attacked by a swarm of crows in the middle of Main Street. Layla got to see first hand the healing powers Fox possessed when his pecking wounds healed almost instantly.
As the group tries to figure out more about the puzzles from the past, the demon escalates the attacks. Instead of just focusing on one person, they are all in jeopardy at any given time. They realize that his strength is nothing like anything that they have ever encountered in the past, but that makes sense now that they know this cycle of seven is the final showdown.
The creepiness just gets better with each book. I enjoyed this second installment in the trilogy, and don't like having to wait until the end of the year for the conclusion with Gage and Sybil though. This book was Layla and Fox's story, but again as in the last book, all characters had a strong presence, which really adds a strong element.
Wonderfully continues the trilogy... May 6, 2008
Lori A. Mihalko (Dallas, PA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Wow, is all I can say! I couldn't put this book down - it really pulled me right in to the story. I love the way that Nora Roberts developed the story line and the personal relationship between the two main characters. The idea of opening up yourself completely with someone who could read your mind was intriguing and well written. The paranormal aspects of the plot were well done, and done in a way that comes across as plausible. I can't say enough good things about this book. Nora never disappoints. I can't wait for book three, "The Pagan Stone" to come out!
The Hollow by Nora Roberts June 16, 2008
P. A. Curry
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another winner by one of my favorite authors! A real page turner! I was only disappointed when I came to the last page .... I wanted more and am eagerly awaiting book number three!
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