Official Review: Ribbons of Death by Edita A. Petrick
Posted: 14 Feb 2015, 07:41
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ribbons of Death" by Edita A. Petrick.]
4 out of 4 stars
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In her newest book, Ribbons of Death, Edita A. Petrick brings ancient legends and folklore to the modern world in this suspenseful thriller. With a bit of history and mythology mixed in with elements of fantasy in a contemporary settling, this novel encompasses a variety of genres and offers a little bit of something for every reader.
When government contractor Tim Carter receives traumatic facial injuries during a horrific, inexplicable riot at a peaceful rally in Cairo, he seeks the knowledge and expertise of Dr. Stella Hunter, a medieval history professor whose controversial book about ancient paranormal legends has caused her to be shunned from her academic circle. While the unusual riot seems to be the work of an unknown terrorist group, releasing some kind of weapon that triggers extreme anger and animalistic behavior in those affected, Carter and Stella believe that a certain legend, which appears multiple times throughout history and across various cultures, has made its way to the modern world. A stream of similar riots then begins to break out at festivals and gatherings within American borders, leading the odd couple on a chase across the United States to find the supposedly legendary young “Peacetaker” and the party responsible for activating such a powerful weapon.
Personally, I love ancient mythology, especially when these myths are looked at from a modern perspective, so I was more than exited to be given the opportunity to read this book. I was not at all disappointed. The author definitely did her research and knows what she is talking about. I especially became interested in the primary legend of focus in the book of the Peacetaker, but I could not find any information about it when I attempted an online search. Either it is extremely obscure or completely fictional for the purpose of this book; either way, I give the author praise for bringing such mythology to life within the pages of this novel.
The characters in the book are realistic and likeable. Stella’s non-stop chatter constantly putting Carter to sleep made me laugh a few times, but I could often relate to his feelings. Sometimes Stella’s rants about folklore and legends seemed endless, and someone more knowledgeable than myself might be tempted to do some fact-checking or arguing with her points. A few times, I felt an urge to research the accuracy of her ramblings, but in the end I was too busy anxiously turning the pages of the book to find out what would happen next. Even in the most boring parts of the book, I couldn’t put it down.
I give Ribbons of Death a rating of 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy thrillers, suspense, mystery, or even fantasy. While a few parts of the book were a bit slow-paced for my taste, I feel that this alone wasn’t enough of a foible to justify a lower rating. The writing is flawless, and the story is an excellent example of a “page-turner” as its finest.
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4 out of 4 stars
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In her newest book, Ribbons of Death, Edita A. Petrick brings ancient legends and folklore to the modern world in this suspenseful thriller. With a bit of history and mythology mixed in with elements of fantasy in a contemporary settling, this novel encompasses a variety of genres and offers a little bit of something for every reader.
When government contractor Tim Carter receives traumatic facial injuries during a horrific, inexplicable riot at a peaceful rally in Cairo, he seeks the knowledge and expertise of Dr. Stella Hunter, a medieval history professor whose controversial book about ancient paranormal legends has caused her to be shunned from her academic circle. While the unusual riot seems to be the work of an unknown terrorist group, releasing some kind of weapon that triggers extreme anger and animalistic behavior in those affected, Carter and Stella believe that a certain legend, which appears multiple times throughout history and across various cultures, has made its way to the modern world. A stream of similar riots then begins to break out at festivals and gatherings within American borders, leading the odd couple on a chase across the United States to find the supposedly legendary young “Peacetaker” and the party responsible for activating such a powerful weapon.
Personally, I love ancient mythology, especially when these myths are looked at from a modern perspective, so I was more than exited to be given the opportunity to read this book. I was not at all disappointed. The author definitely did her research and knows what she is talking about. I especially became interested in the primary legend of focus in the book of the Peacetaker, but I could not find any information about it when I attempted an online search. Either it is extremely obscure or completely fictional for the purpose of this book; either way, I give the author praise for bringing such mythology to life within the pages of this novel.
The characters in the book are realistic and likeable. Stella’s non-stop chatter constantly putting Carter to sleep made me laugh a few times, but I could often relate to his feelings. Sometimes Stella’s rants about folklore and legends seemed endless, and someone more knowledgeable than myself might be tempted to do some fact-checking or arguing with her points. A few times, I felt an urge to research the accuracy of her ramblings, but in the end I was too busy anxiously turning the pages of the book to find out what would happen next. Even in the most boring parts of the book, I couldn’t put it down.
I give Ribbons of Death a rating of 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy thrillers, suspense, mystery, or even fantasy. While a few parts of the book were a bit slow-paced for my taste, I feel that this alone wasn’t enough of a foible to justify a lower rating. The writing is flawless, and the story is an excellent example of a “page-turner” as its finest.
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Ribbons of Death
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