Helpful Score: 7
I *LOVED* this book! Nora Roberts is the queen of trilogies, and BLOOD BROTHERS is the start of another winning romantic paranormal trilogy.
Cal, Fox, and Gage were only ten when they unleashed the demonic power trapped beneath the Pagan Stone. Every seven years, for seven days, a horrible and deadly power is unleashed in Hawkins Hollow. People commit horrible acts, and then can't remember doing any of it.
For these three men, it's been twenty-one years since whatever entity resided in that glade was let loose. Now, it's up to them to stop it before it's too late.
When Quinn comes to town, looking to research these strange events and turn them into a book, her presence seems to make the power of the three men even stronger -- but it also makes the "entity" stronger, as well. When Layla and Cybil are also drawn to Hawkins Hollow, the three men and three women band together to stop the horror that grips this town every seven years.
As I said, I really loved this book, and I can't wait for the next two books in the series. This is another winner, and fans of Ms. Roberts' THE KEY TRILOGY and the DANCE UPON THE... series will definitely enjoy THE SIGN OF SEVEN trilogy!
Cal, Fox, and Gage were only ten when they unleashed the demonic power trapped beneath the Pagan Stone. Every seven years, for seven days, a horrible and deadly power is unleashed in Hawkins Hollow. People commit horrible acts, and then can't remember doing any of it.
For these three men, it's been twenty-one years since whatever entity resided in that glade was let loose. Now, it's up to them to stop it before it's too late.
When Quinn comes to town, looking to research these strange events and turn them into a book, her presence seems to make the power of the three men even stronger -- but it also makes the "entity" stronger, as well. When Layla and Cybil are also drawn to Hawkins Hollow, the three men and three women band together to stop the horror that grips this town every seven years.
As I said, I really loved this book, and I can't wait for the next two books in the series. This is another winner, and fans of Ms. Roberts' THE KEY TRILOGY and the DANCE UPON THE... series will definitely enjoy THE SIGN OF SEVEN trilogy!
Helpful Score: 6
This is start of new trilogy. I bought on a Friday night and by Sunday am - read it all. This is a book of secrets- by the 3 main guys- by the town- by the 3 women involved. There are several scenes that made me shiver. She uses wonderful descriptions of the "encounters" to the point that you are there when the demon appears. Her men are real acting- not super heroes- but flesh and blood. The actions of everyone in the book draw you into their life. One of the mothers in the book is so real that you can identify with mothers you have known. And the father of Caleb is like so many real people I know.
I guess what I am saying- This is Roberts best book in a long time. You are actually there where this happens.
I am giving the book "10" stars. Only did that 1 time before.
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I guess what I am saying- This is Roberts best book in a long time. You are actually there where this happens.
I am giving the book "10" stars. Only did that 1 time before.
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Crystal M. (dreamingtigress) reviewed Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This book was recommended by my Mom. At first I was skeptical as I knew Nora Roberts wrote romances; but MAN!! Was I in for a TREAT!!
Hawkins Hollow is the typical peaceful, loving town, where everyone knows another by name, and give a helping hand if their neighbor needed it.
But then one fateful night in July, at the stroke of midnight; three boys unleash an evil. Now every 7 years, for 7 days; evil walks the quit town of Hawkins Hollow bringing nothing but choas, sorrow, and death to all that dwell there.
Together the three boys grow into adult hood, dealing with what they've released and trying to put an end to what they have done. Will they be able to solve this dark mystery? Will they be able to except the help of outsiders? Will the 7 days of darkness end?
A must read. You will not regreat it and you will find it very hard to put this book down. This is just the first of the three books. Enjoy it and make sure you have a good sturdy chair; this will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Hawkins Hollow is the typical peaceful, loving town, where everyone knows another by name, and give a helping hand if their neighbor needed it.
But then one fateful night in July, at the stroke of midnight; three boys unleash an evil. Now every 7 years, for 7 days; evil walks the quit town of Hawkins Hollow bringing nothing but choas, sorrow, and death to all that dwell there.
Together the three boys grow into adult hood, dealing with what they've released and trying to put an end to what they have done. Will they be able to solve this dark mystery? Will they be able to except the help of outsiders? Will the 7 days of darkness end?
A must read. You will not regreat it and you will find it very hard to put this book down. This is just the first of the three books. Enjoy it and make sure you have a good sturdy chair; this will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Helpful Score: 3
This was my first Nora Roberts book and I LOVED it! I cannot wait until the next one comes out. It's about 3 kids who go out into the woods to camp out on the eve of their 10th birthday and unleash something evil. It is similar to Stephen King's "IT" in that they get together again and again into their adulthood to fight the evil that has taken hold of their quaint little town. It is mysterious, scary, romantic and so much more. I breezed right through it because it just had so much going on. The characters are great. Such a good book!
Helpful Score: 3
This book was a good read. I finished it in a day because I wasn't able to sleep because it scared me a bit! Otherwise, it was a good book with interesting characters. Pretty typical of Nora Robert's trilogies, it mixes the supernatural with the more mundane.
ANDRE' E. J. (Expeditious) - , reviewed Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven, Bk 1) on + 504 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Excellant beginning to trilogy. Cannot wait for next one! Nora Roberts always a great read.
Helpful Score: 2
Is this really Nora Roberts writing or does she have a crew of ghost writers. Throughout most of the book the dialog was so choppy I sometimes had to read a sentence twice to understand it, but near the end I felt that someone else got to the wordprocessor and finished up the book with more coherent sentences. I have read a few other Nora Roberts books that I really enjoyed, but I forced myself to finish this one. What a wast of time I should have put it down and move on to the next on my list. I will definitely not read the rest of the trilogy.
Helpful Score: 2
It took me a little bit to get into the story, but I was hooked half-way through. It was not a normal Nora Roberts. It has demons and ghosts throughout it. I would definitly say give it a shot, because it did turn out to be good.
Helpful Score: 2
Now how am I supposed to wait for the next one? Great book! The characters are very real. I loved it.
Helpful Score: 2
I loved, loved, loved this book can't wait for the rest!!!!!!!!!!
Helpful Score: 1
I really wanted to like Blood Brothers, but I didn't. I did not like Quinn at all. She was too perfect and very pushy. Caleb was like a cardboard cut-out character; there was no substance to him at all, IMO. The plot started off okay, but started to get a little ridiculous as the story progressed. I can say that I will not be reading the next two in this series.
Helpful Score: 1
Amazing! Another Nora Roberts classic that you will not want to put down.
Roberts creates characters that stick with you; like the Morrigan's Cross trilogy, I know I'm going to be brokenhearted when I get to the end.
A trio of friends (with a great many coincidences among each other), unleash a dark evil on their town during their tenth birthday. It brings the "Seven" - seven days, during the seventh month, every seven years - that the town goes a little crazy.
It's been 21 years...and with some help from new friends, they're ready to face up to their responsibiltiy, as a haunting past calls to them, and they hold to the hope of a beautiful future as their weapon.
Roberts creates characters that stick with you; like the Morrigan's Cross trilogy, I know I'm going to be brokenhearted when I get to the end.
A trio of friends (with a great many coincidences among each other), unleash a dark evil on their town during their tenth birthday. It brings the "Seven" - seven days, during the seventh month, every seven years - that the town goes a little crazy.
It's been 21 years...and with some help from new friends, they're ready to face up to their responsibiltiy, as a haunting past calls to them, and they hold to the hope of a beautiful future as their weapon.
Helpful Score: 1
I have read this whole trilogy & I found this series an awesome read. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. I basically read each book through to the end. I'm not normally a Nora Roberts enthusiest but this is more original and entertaining to me than her usual fare. Well worth the read. Thanks 4 looking.
This was awesome! I can't wait until the second story.
Helpful Score: 1
I don't normally like Nora Roberts book, but I loved this one an almost through with the second in the series. It is about 3 men, what happened when they were 10 that effects their lives and all those around them for the next 21 years.
Helpful Score: 1
I read this book the day I got it.. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the next. Which I have Silly me! Love ya Nora!
Wow! What a way to start off another trio of books! This one will leave you turning page after page with wonder, delight, and excitement!
Nora Roberts spins a fairy tale like no one else. Very good read.
this book keeps you intrigued and wanting to know more
Good book
absolutely a great read!
The book was great.
I don't normally like books about evil that can't be explained but I do like Nora Roberts so I started reading this book. I found the characters very interesting so before I realized it I was hooked. Every seven years on the seventh day of the seventh month strange things happen in Hawkins Hollow. Unexplained things change normal people into crazy people doing crazy things then it's over and Hawkins Hollow is back to normal.
This time, things feel different and new people are in town that feel it too. As the characters meet and begin to understand that what is happening to Hawkins Hollow is about them things get interesting.
Good book, keeps you interested. I will be reading the other two books in this series.
This time, things feel different and new people are in town that feel it too. As the characters meet and begin to understand that what is happening to Hawkins Hollow is about them things get interesting.
Good book, keeps you interested. I will be reading the other two books in this series.
nora roberts never lets you down.
I loved this book!!! I am a huge fan of Nora Roberts and even though this book is quite different form her usual work it was great. I loved all the characters and the way the story plays out. Cant wait to read the other two books in the trilogy.
I found the characters in this trilogy very endearing. The story line was compelling and found myself anxious to pick up the next in the series as soon as I was finished with the current one.
This is a great Tiology! Loved it. I loaned it to my neice and she had to go buy the other 2 while on vacation. Couldn't wait to get home to borrow mine :-)
Good book! Excellent Series!
While this is the first in a trilogy, it stands on its own.
It is one of those books that is tough to put down. I drug it around with me everywhere. Everything short of taking it ti the bathroom with me. :)
It is one of those books that is tough to put down. I drug it around with me everywhere. Everything short of taking it ti the bathroom with me. :)
I realy enjoyed this book. It keept me wondering what would happen next.
I will definitely be reading the rest in the series if they are anything as rewarding as the first. With it's supernatural elements and hair raising events it isn't her usual style. I do have to say I was little disappointed in the ending it was not nearly as frightening as I had expected to be.
THis trilogy series was awesome. I couldn't put them down each book was wonderful
From my favorite Nora Roberts trilogy -- wonderful combination of the occult with mystery, suspense and romance. Once you pick one of these up, it's really hard to put it down!
This is a very good tale of suspense and romance! Nora Roberts has done it again! She weaves a wonderful tail of 3 men and the 3 woman that are to break the curse that has long griped a town. A wonderful summer read or anytime read!
I truly do enjoy Nora Roberts books, however I'm not the biggest fan of this series. It has nothing to do with the writing and more to do with the plot. This is more of a thriller/ ghost story wrapped up in a romance. While I enjoy the inventiveness, I'm just not a fan of thrillers.
didnt really enjoy
Nora Roberts is an excellent writer. She keeps you interested in her characters.
Great read! Nora Roberts never disappoints.
In spite of a few similarities to some of her other series/books, I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy. The first book does a good job of introducing characters and developing plot without getting bogged down.
The story is interesting and as always with this author, the dialog flows beautifully.
Caleb and Quinn's story is very well done. I always fall in love with Ms. Roberts hero's, and wish her heroines were my best friends; mark of an accomplished writer.
There is enough humor to lighten up an otherwise tense and suspenseful story, but, not too much to detract at the wrong time.
This book, along with the next two in the series, is on my "keeper" shelf.
The story is interesting and as always with this author, the dialog flows beautifully.
Caleb and Quinn's story is very well done. I always fall in love with Ms. Roberts hero's, and wish her heroines were my best friends; mark of an accomplished writer.
There is enough humor to lighten up an otherwise tense and suspenseful story, but, not too much to detract at the wrong time.
This book, along with the next two in the series, is on my "keeper" shelf.
A terrific book about huge forest fires and the brave men and women who battle them. A love interest (a very hot one) and a rash of murders to solve make this a tale that will hold your interest throughout. Great story.
Excellent Trilogy, couldn't wait to get to books 2 and 3. Hard to put down.
This book is typical Nora Roberts-and since I love her, the book was great. Even though the first book is mainly setting the scene for the remainder of the series, she still manages to throw in a little romance and a lot of creepiness. I cant wait to start Book 2!
This trilogy, in my opinion, is her best to date. I started reading Blood Brothers on a Thursday night after work. Saturday morning I had to buy the second and third books and was finished with them by the weekend. Romance, suspense, they have it all. The books suck you right in to the town, the hollow, the battle.
The 1st in the series, it's a good book. Keeps your interest and the ending makes you want to come back for more. I can't wait to start the second book! You'll enjoy!
This was a new twist for me. I have never read anything like this one and I loved the change. Already reading the second book in this series!
this was a really good book, except I found the language to be a liitle over the top. the story itself was really good, and it was a page turner.
What a great series!!! I encourage anyone who enjoys Nora Roberts and a bit of the paranormal to read this one...and the following 2 in the series!!
I can sum up this book in one word; Cheesey! About the nicest thing I can say is that if you want a mindless read, this is the book for you. And to be fair, sometimes that is exactly what one needs.
I felt like I was back in high school reading this. Honestly, the book is written for someone w/the intelligence and attention span of a 3rd grader. The plot had a lot of potential but the end is so stupid, (and I won't give it away but it's a huge disappointment), that I wished I had followed my original instinct and never read it. I won't be reading the remaining books in the triology, that's for sure.
I felt like I was back in high school reading this. Honestly, the book is written for someone w/the intelligence and attention span of a 3rd grader. The plot had a lot of potential but the end is so stupid, (and I won't give it away but it's a huge disappointment), that I wished I had followed my original instinct and never read it. I won't be reading the remaining books in the triology, that's for sure.
Enjoyable, but far from Nora Roberts' best work. I will probably read the rest of the series.
Love this trilogy! Great characters...
The first book in a very well written, very creepy trilogy that centers around good vs. evil. Not your typical Nora Roberts novel and a very engaging read!
Like all Nora Roberts books, this one is terrific. Very supernatural though. If you don't like paranormal elements, you'd best skip this one.
Fantastic read. The series went fast. Enjoyed the characters and how they developed in the subsequent books. Very interesting.
Awesome new series. Can't wait to read the rest!
I love Nora Roberts~ This is one of her better books. Can't wait to read the next two!!
This book was amazingly good. Nora Roberts has done it again....trapped me in a book and captured my attention though the whole read. But i must say some of the parts were kind of chilling but that could be because i was reading late at night. I could not put this down and i cannot wait for the next book to get to me!!
Nora Roberts does it again, a fun, suspensfull story, can't wait to start the second book of the trilogy.
A good beginning book for the series..Read it in a week, was hard to put down.
Nora Robert's first book in her newest trilogy. This one brings all the main characters into the story line in the first book. Great for the summer beach read season!
This book was pretty good. I was expecting a little more to happen in it though. It reminded me of the witch trilogy a little bit. Sometimes I can't figure out why I read these books - LOL! They are so predictable!
Every time Nora Roberts writes a trilogy, I promise myself that I won't read the first book until I have all three in my hand. I keep thinking a marathon read! But, I can't ever wait! Blood Brothers--Book 1 of the Sign of the Seven Trilogy, is FANTASTIC! Nora Roberts at her best.
Nora Roberts follows her tried and true formula in the first book of The Seven Trilogy. The story in all wasn't too bad. However I was a little annoyed with the mistakes in the editing. Juneau, Alaska was misspelled, for example. The dialogue was enough to make me snort in disgust. The female characters had a fondness for not finishing their sentences. Argh! However, I will probably read the next two books as well. What can I say, I'm an addict.
Antonella B. (joenickmom1964) reviewed Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
Great book. I can't wait for the other 2 books in the series to come out.
This new Nora Roberts trilogy is a page-turner. Really enjoyed the romance and intrigue that Nora Roberts is known for. Highly recommend it and can't wait for the second book in the trilogy
Fabulous Book! Can't wait for the next one
Awesome storyline. Some things were predictable but it was so entertaining that I didn't care. Got this book for Christmas and was unaware it was part one of three. Now I have to wait 4 months for the next book. :(
This book was very good, can't wait until may for the next one~
Took me awhile to get into this book but once I did it was hard to put down. I can't believe the next one does not come out until May 2008. I don't think I can wait that long!
Roberts melds her three-girls/three-guys romance trilogy format with an homage to Stephen King in this first of three novels about a clash between ancient evil and the force that bound it.
I enjoy suspense novels with the added bit of romance, but I've noticed they all tend to follow the same script. Girl meets boy, are chased by bad guy, girl and boy end up in bed, and beat the bad guy in the end. But when you add in the supernatural, that's when things get interesting! If you love Dean Koontz as well as authors like Karen Robards and Sandra Brown, then you'll love this! I loved this first book in the trilogy and immediately went out and found the second book, "The Hollow" at the library. Can't wait for the final installment to be released!
Nora Roberts once again weaves the lives of her characters together into a story that not only endears them to her readers, but also involves the supernatural. Three boys, born on the same day, make a pact on their 10th birthday to become blood brothers and in doing so unleash a force of evil. The force returns during the seventh day of the seventh month every seven years. In this first book, a group of 3 women end up in their town and team up with the boys, who are now men, readying to fight the evil for the 3rd round. The book covers the introduction of all the characters, their relationship with one another, and their research and joining together into a group of 6 to fight the evil. They succeed in round one, which leads the way into the second book of the trilogy.
First book of the trilogy. Wonderfully written. Introduces each character in time, and starts building on the relationships between them. Leaves you wanting to read book 2 and 3.
Not what I expected from Nora Roberts, but it was a very good book. At times I felt like I was reading a Stephen King or Dean Koontz book. I'm looking forward to starting Book 2 in the series.
What can I say??? Read this.
Held my interest till the bitter end.
Nora Roberts is a fabulous writer, when I read one of her books, I feel like I've jumped into the book!
this book grabbed me from the beginning. Kind of reminded me of Salem's Lot with the townspeople not seeing what was happening, but definitely a book worth reading!
I really liked this whole trilogy. While some of Nora's three part series can become repetitive, this was full of good action, a building climax, and great characters.
This is a thrilling story of intrigue and mystery about three boys whose boyhood experience changes their lives forever.
Hi everyone, I've read all three of these books and they were all very good. If you like a mix of; family, lovers, fighting demons and crazed people and animals, then this is definately a book for you. The three "blood brothers" who were born on the same day of the same year and at what they would guess would be the exact same time, are Gage, Cal and Fox. They live in a tiny town called Hawkins Hollow where every seven years on what they call "The Seven" people, animals and even their loved ones go crazy. I loved this book as well as the entire trilogy!
Angie
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I love this book, I love the people and the realtionship between every one< I love all 3 book.
great book could not wait for the other two to come out. I have read both and loved them too. Cant what to see what is in store for them next..
Keeps your interest
I thought this trilogy was another great Nora Roberts series. A little predictable but still a good read.
This is a good series. a little out there but it still good
In the town of Hawkins Hollow. It's called the seven.
Every seven years, on the seventh day of the seventh month, stange 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....
This is the first of a three book trilogy with Nora Roberts at her best. I can't wait to read the other two and yet I know when I've finished them all I will wish I hadn't read them so quickly.
Every seven years, on the seventh day of the seventh month, stange 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....
This is the first of a three book trilogy with Nora Roberts at her best. I can't wait to read the other two and yet I know when I've finished them all I will wish I hadn't read them so quickly.
On their tenth birthday Cal, Fox and Gage accidentally unleashed a demon on Hawkins Hollow. Since then, every seven years people and animals go crazy and commit unspeakable acts. When writer Quinn Black decides to write about the phenomenon it is soon discovered that she, along with two other women, are connected and necessary to the destruction of the demon. In the midst of all this horror, Cal and Quinn manage to find love. I found the story intriguing and have already started book two. I didn't think the romance part was up to Roberts' usual standards.
I really enjoyed this book.
Diana C. (princessdiana34691) reviewed Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven, Bk 1) on + 361 more book reviews
enjoyable read. 1st book of trilogy.
I LOVE this book. I can't believe I have to wait until May to read the 2nd in the series.
A great tale of three young boys mysterious adventure into the woods, and to their lives that follow.
A really different story line. I'm completely hooked to follow up and read book #2.
Wow! Good read, lots of action, romance, and laughter. The more I read that Ms. Roberts has written, the more I want to read her books. She is a terrific writer. This is a MUST READ!!!
First in the "SIGN OF SEVEN" trilogy. Three buddies, born on the 7th day of the 7th month in the same year, on their tenth birthday, make a pledge in blood at the "pagan stone" in the woods. Henceforth, every 7 years, the town is thrown into extreme violence...murder and suicide rates skyrocket, arose and people killed in fires increases, marital violence escalates, etc. Convinced that they accidentally unleased a demon, the buddies reconnoiter 21 years later. They're older and wiser and 3 female friends have joined them. They are certain that this is the year that the demon must be destroyed...at all costs. I'm looking forward to the next book, THE HOLLOW, which is due out in May, 2008.
A very good read especially if you enjoy Roberts style of witches and spells ! Can't wait until next one of triolgy is out.
I love her books and this one kept me wanting more and sad when it was over. Can't wait for the sequels
Great book
Very exciting book.
First of an exciting new trilogy. I though it was very good.
I loved this trilogy! Never read Nora Roberts before and now I can't wait to read more of her writing.
As I finished the first, "Blood Brothers", I couldn't wait to begin the second, by the time I got to the third "Pagan Stone" I couldn't put it down. Very satisfying both as a romance (not too sappy) and as a paranormal adventure.
I highly recommend this series.
As I finished the first, "Blood Brothers", I couldn't wait to begin the second, by the time I got to the third "Pagan Stone" I couldn't put it down. Very satisfying both as a romance (not too sappy) and as a paranormal adventure.
I highly recommend this series.
