Book Review
of Primal
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PRIMAL by D.A.
Serra
screenplay originally purchased by James Cameron
Crime thriller with heavy psychological element
If it were a movie, it would be rated R.
Publisher: Perry Street Pictures, Inc., May 13, 2012
Category: Crime Thriller
Tour Dates: September 17 - October 12, 2012
Available in ebook: 191 Pages
Blurb
:
The most dangerous place on Earth is between a mother and
her child...
With everything at stake - what are you capable of? What if
the worst happens and you're not a policeman, a soldier, or a spy with weapons
training and an iron heart? What if you're a schoolteacher - a mom? In this
gritty crime thriller a family vacation takes a vicious turn when a fishing
camp is invaded by four armed men. With nothing except her brains, her will,
and the element of surprise on her side, Alison must learn to kill or watch her
family die.
And then, things get worse.
About the
Author:
Deborah Serra was a screenwriter for twenty years and
recognized by the Writer's Guild for her long term continuous employment. She
has written ten TV movies, four feature films, and numerous TV episodes
including two years as a staff writer for NBC. She worked for top producers,
directors, and actors. She has taught writing at the University of California,
San Diego, Wofford College and at writers' conferences nationwide. Serra has
now turned her attention to novels, and she was honored as a recent recipient
of the prestigious Hawthornden Literary Fellowship, and as a semi-finalist for
the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Award given by the
Faulkner Society in New Orleans, LA.
Contacts:
Deborah's Website
Tour
Schedule:
Tour Host: Date of
review: (GP)Guest
Post, (I)Interview, or (G)Giveaway?
Tea
Time With Marcie Sept.17 G
Sept 4
Psych Babbler Over
a Cuppa Coffee Sept 18 G
Thoughts
of Joy Sept 26 None
Cheryl's
Book Nook None I & G Oct 3
Other
Reviews:
"To some, Minnesota's North Woods are a soothing
antidote to the stresses of civilization. But to others, all that unpaved,
unpeopled wilderness is just plain unnerving. And therein lies the seed of some
very spooky storytelling."- Amy Goetzman, MinnPost
""Primal" the new book by D.A. Serra is
a page turner. The story line and the characters engage you, and once you start
you won't put it down until you are finished. The story reminds us that no
matter how carefully we craft the "bubble" around our every day
existence, no matter how safe and secure we make our environment and our lives,
a chance encounter with evil can shatter that bubble and change our very
persona forever. This is a great read."- Michael C Bertin, Amazon Reviewer
"Better than PD James. An astonishingly gripping
tale, but more than that, it is full of insights, and wonderfully well written.
The voice is unique, but it has that PD James quality."- Patricia S.
Churchland "Neurophilosopher", Amazon Reviewer
"Mary Higgins Clark, watch out! I downloaded
Primal and the new Mary Higgins Clark at the same time, and of the two, to my
surprise, although I am a big MHC fan, I really enjoyed Primal best. If you
love a good thriller, like I do, this is the book to read! A real page turner,
riveting suspense, - well conceived and beautifully written - this author
should to be on every thriller lover's 'to read' list!"- Lora, Amazon
Reviewer
""Wow." It might be an hour or two
before my breathing slows down and my stomach unwinds itself from a tight knot.
I only put the book down twice since I started reading it. The book was so
vivid. With confidence I can say Primal has brought out the most emotion of any
book I have ever read. I have never been so consumed by a book before. The book
is honestly one of the best I have ever read."- Laura, Amazon Reviewer
"I
love a great story, one that is packed with explosive action. Primal is right
on top when it comes to a suspenseful thriller. I was always anxious to get to
the next chapter. I wanted to read fast, but the dialog was so good I didn't
want to miss any of it. I was sad when I realized that I was coming to the end
of the story. The characters in this thriller came to life for me. I couldn't
help but put myself into the plot and to wonder what I would do if put into
their same situation. If you love nail biting, explosive action that will not
disappoint, Primal is it." Max- Amazon Reviewer
Book Review:
I watch television shows like “American
Ninja Warrior” or watching movies like “The Borne Identity” where people perform
amazing feats. Or I read about people
lifting cars off loved ones. As a parent
you always wonder if you would be able to protect your children if you had to. We have a running joke in our family that I
would jump in front of a bullet for my kids without hesitating; and I would
jump in front of one for my husband but I might think a moment first. But reality is no-one really knows what they
would do in a life threatening situation because we are rarely put in a
situation where we would have to do something like this.
This book is about a gentile, soft-spoken
mother who goes on an ill-conceived trip with her husband and son. The fishing trip is supposed to be four days
of uncomfortable time in the woods with her reading and her son and husband
fishing that would prove that she was more than just a girly-girl. Instead it was a few hours of horror that
lingered on after they returned.
Everyone thought she had lost it and that the trauma had gotten to her. If you see and hear things others don’t, does
that mean you are crazy? And if you are
crazy, does that mean no-one is really after you?
Tension simmers in this book. I give it a rousing 4.5 out of 5 clouds.
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product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my
opinions or reviews.
Thanks for taking part in the tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book!
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