Product Description

In the town of Hawkins Hollow, it's called The Seven. Every seven years, on the seventh day of the seventh month, strange things happen. It began when three young boys-Caleb, Fox, and Gage-went on a camping trip to The Pagan Stone. And twenty-one years later, it will end in a showdown between evil and the boys who have become men-and the women who love them.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #512 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-27
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 336 pages

From Publishers Weekly
After three boys accidentally awaken an ancient evil near their small Maryland town, the tight-knit community finds itself lost to a Stephen King–style plague of madness and destruction for a week every seven years. Twenty-one years later, those three boys, now grown, are hoping to find a way to stop the evil before its third return, which may mean the end of the town; they don't know much about the anomalies, but they do know that [e]very time it gets stronger. This time, the town is graced by author Quinn Black, eager to document the paranormal mystery. When two more women arrive—one an associate of Quinn's, the other led to town by strange visions—the circle of six decide to face the oncoming apocalypse together. Hyperprolific bestseller Roberts frontloads her story with drama and endearing characters (especially in Quinn and bowling alley owner Caleb Hawkins), but an abundance of exposition and domestic concerns (protagonists decorate a house, trade banter and pair off predictably) slow the plot significantly. Though future volumes are sure to pick up, this trilogy kickoff suffers from a dearth of twists and little payoff; fans of the brisk, colorful Roberts style will enjoy the ride, though probably not as much as they'd expect. (Dec.)
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From AudioFile
Phil Gigante gives a spirited performance of the first book in Roberts's new trilogy. Fans of her storytelling will revel in this new series, which weaves romance with supernatural events. The three male characters, Gage, Fox, and Cal, are distinguished appropriately in tone and style. The three female leads are also given distinct, believable voices and accents. Dialogue between the characters is seamless, as if more than one reader is handling the flow. As the story of a haunted town unfolds, Gigante builds tension in the plot and the characters. He delivers all the scenes, from the dramatic to the romantic, with confidence. R.F. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About the Author
Nora Roberts is the first member to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, and is the author of more than 150 novels. There are more than 280 million copies of her books in print. She is also a member of several writing groups, and has won countless awards from her colleagues and the publishing industry.

Customer Reviews

Disappointing
I have been a Nora Roberts fan for years. That being said, Blood Brothers, has to be one of the worse books I have ever read. I struggled to finish the book. The plot was absurd and boring. Thank goodness I did not buy this book but instead borrowed the book from the library. I have become very disappointed in her writing style in the last few years. I hesitate to purchase any of her books.

Blood Brothers
Wonderful !! I loved the whole series it was just so well written such a love story. Timeless !!

Blood Brothers
This book and the second are awesome writings, My only regret is that I have ot wait till December for hte final book. Just have to reread. That will be enjoyable. Agian another well written book. Throughly enjoyed it.