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Alma katsu is the author of the taker, the reckoning, and the descent. Katsu introduces further mysteries that suggest some sort of catastrophic outcome in book three. She is a graduate of the masters writing program at the johns hop. In this rich, satisfying, and gorgeously written sequel chapters to her acclaimed debut novel, the taker, alma katsu pairs a mysteriously alluring young woman with an er doctor from rural maine on a harrowing, passionfueled chase that transcends the boundaries of time.

Including imprisoning the man who loves her behind. Deeply, deeply disturbing, hard to put down, not recommended reading after dark. Second in alma katsu s gripping supernatural trilogy that began with the taker lanore mcilvrae is the. With its elegant prose and riveting plot, the taker is as irresistible as the hauntingly beautiful, pleasureseeking immortals who scorch its pages kresley cole, new york times bestselling author of the immortals after dark series. Both books are filled with lush and descriptive writing, historical details. That was one of the sad lessons of the donner party. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Book 2 of the immortal trilogy by alma katsu author. To ask other readers questions about the reckoning, please sign up. The reckoning book two of the taker trilogy lanore mcilvrae had no choice but to entomb adair, her nemesis, to save jonathan, the boy she grew up with in a remote maine town in the early 1800s and the man she thought she would be with forever. Alma katsu is the author of the hunger, a reimagining of the story of the donner party with a horror twist. Her bestknown work is the taker, a literary novel with historical and fantasy.

Alma katsu books list of books by author alma katsu thriftbooks. Alma katsu made a comment in the group horror aficionados april 2020 group read with guest author, alma katsu topic hi everyone. The reckoning by alma katsu book read online scribd. She is a graduate of the masters writing program at. She is a graduate of the masters writing program at the johns hopkins university and more about alma katsu. Official facebook page for alma katsu, author of the taker, the reckoning and the descent from gallery books us and random house uk. Apr 02, 2012 the reckoning by alma katsu picks up where the first book in her supernatural, gothic trilogy, the taker, ends. Its also about the curse of immortality and the price paid by its victims.

The reckoning by alma katsu now out in paperback giveaway the reckoning by alma katsu, the second book in the taker trilogy is now out in paperback. Jenns bookshelves is surrounded by several author events. She is a graduate of the masters writing program at the johns hopkins university and. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Jun 21, 2012 i was anxiously awaiting this next book in the taker trilogy and i had so enjoyed the first book. Alma katsu is the author of the hunger, the taker, the reckoning, and the descent. If youre going to infuse the legendary true story of the titanic with fictional horror, use the same care and concern that alma katsu gives her novels. The reckoning picks up where the first book in the taker trilogy left off with lanny running away from adair, the man who bestowed eternal life upon her. Twitter chat tomorrow with alma katsu author of the. The reckoning by alma katsu penguin books new zealand. Book 2 of the immortal trilogy the taker trilogy kindle edition. In the sequel to alma katsus riveting debut novel, the taker, the reckoning opens with lanore embarking on a new lifeattending a museum exhibit showcasing a collection of her lost nineteenthcentury treasures with luke who has fallen both into her immortal, hidden world and in love. Jan 22, 20 in the second installment in her supernatural taker trilogy, alma katsu, author of the highly acclaimed the hunger, takes you on a breathtaking 200year journey through the landscape of the heart. Book two of the taker trilogy kindle edition by alma katsu.

The reckoning by alma katsu, the second book in the taker trilogy is now out in paperback. Alma katsu is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Alma katsu s the reckoning an intriguing book that i had glued my eyes too. The taker book by alma katsu official publisher page. Alma katsus searing tale of otherworldly lovers and eternal obsession will seduce you from page one. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the reckoning.

Another fantastic story from the author of the hunger. The driving force behind this book is the inevitable reunion between adair and lanny. Katsu describes the taker as a story about desire, obsession and the dark things we sometimes do for love. Lanore mcilvrae is the kind of woman who will do anything for love.

Her bestknown work is the taker, a literary novel with historical and fantasy elements that was published in 2011 and recognized as one of the ten best debut novels of the year by the american library association. In a haunting story of love and revenge, alma katsu blends paranormal and historical fiction as only she cana spellbinding tale where desire knows no bounds and death is only a beginning. The supernatural epic that began with the taker and sparked a chase around the world in the reckoning comes to a stunning conclusion, and brings lanore mcilvrae to a final encounter with adair, her powerful nemesis. The reckoning by alma katsu is part two in the taker trilogy a series that tells the story of lanore, a young woman with the unique gift of everlasting life. The reckoning book by alma katsu official publisher page. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Stephen king supernatural suspense at its finest ny times nominated for stoker award for best novel 2018.

The reckoning deepening the wicked, sensuous, shattering love story kresley cole begun in the. It is educational in the aspect that some of the characters were from the 1800s and so full of imagination. Alma katsu books list of books by author alma katsu. Hard to put down, not recommended reading after dark. We all knew it would happen the moment she locked him up behind that wall. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The taker was just the first of the taker trilogy and went on to be declared one.

She is a graduate of the masters writing program at the johns hopkins university and received her bachelors degree from brandeis university. From the acclaimed and awardwinning author of the hunger comes an eerie, psychological twist on one of. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. About alma katsu alma katsu is the author of the deep, the hunger, the taker, the reckoning, and the descent. Browse alma katsu s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.

See all books authored by alma katsu, including the hunger, and the taker, and. Alma katsu was born in alaska and raised near concord, massachusetts. Her book, the hunger is the exact same way in terms of honoring the. Book two of the taker trilogy hardcover june 19, 2012 by alma katsu author. I really enjoyed both books in the series thus far. See all books authored by alma katsu, including the hunger, and the taker, and more on thriftbooks. Author of the deep, a reimagining of the sinking of the titanic, and the hunger, a reimagining of the donner partys tragic journey putnam. Twitter chat tomorrow with alma katsu author of the reckoning. Alma katsu born 1959 is an american writer of adult fiction. The reckoning by alma katsu picks up where the first book in her supernatural, gothic trilogy, the taker, ends. She has a ba in writing from brandeis university and an ma from the johns hopkins writing program. Thursday, i celebrated the release of alma katsu s the reckoning, the stunning second book in the taker trilogy. Book two of the taker trilogy kindle edition by katsu, alma. A graduate of the masters writing program at johns hopkins university in baltimore, alma katsu worked briefly in advertising and pr before moving into the intelligence world, working as a senior analyst for several us agencies, including the cia and the american equivalent of gchq.

If youre going to write historical fiction, do it as passionately as alma katsu. Alma katsu s acclaimed trilogy a supernatural epic that began with the taker and sparked a chase around the world in the reckoning comes to a stunning conclusion, and brings lanore mcilvrae to a final encounter with adair, her powerful nemesis. Book two of the taker trilogy paperback january 22, 20 by alma katsu author. The first novel, the taker, describes how she acquired this gift and the people whose lives intersected and intertwined with hers. Alma katsu is an american author most popular for the writing of adult fiction. Notable works, the taker, the reckoning, the descent. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since we all know its coming and i obviously alma katsu knows that we know, theres a slight twist put upon it. Jun 20, 2012 bottom line, the reckoning is a tremendous follow up to the taker and serves the role a second book in a trilogy should. Alma katsu author of the hunger goodreads share book. Alma katsu has 12 books on goodreads with 105215 ratings.

Read the reckoning by alma katsu for free with a 30 day free trial. Of all the universes forces, the most mysterious, confounding, and humbling is the power of love. Mar 09, 2020 alma katsu will sign and discuss the deep putnam. Though the title suggests it, there is no closure by the time the reckoning ends. Alma katsu author biography, plus links to books by alma. I see by the calendar on the wall that were almost at the end of the month and the end of our group read. She is best known for the taker trilogy a series of fantasy and historical novels that she published in 2011 to much critical acclaim. Buy a cheap copy of the reckoning book by alma katsu.

Jun 19, 2012 my book club read the taker book 1 on a whim last year when it was released. Alma katsu is the author of the deep, the hunger, the taker, the reckoning, and the descent. She is the author of the taker trilogy the taker, the reckoning, and the. Also on a whim, we got the opportunity to meet with the author, alma katsu, and discuss the book. The reckoning by alma katsu, book two in the taker trilogy.

The taker was selected by alabooklist as one of the top ten debut novels of 2011. Alma katsu s searing tale of otherworldly lovers and eternal obsession will seduce you from page one. In the second installment in her supernatural taker trilogy, alma katsu, author of the highly acclaimed the hunger, takes you on a breathtaking 200year journey through the landscape of the heart. The taker, the reckoning and the descent gallery books. Read online the reckoning pdf by alma katsu for free. She was also a regular contributor to the huffington post. She is the author of the taker trilogy the taker, the reckoning, and the descent and the hunger. The reckoning book by alma katsu official publisher. Including imprisoning the man who loves her behind a wall of brick and stone. What follows is a tangled, sensuous web of betrayal and obsession, as author alma katsu allows tantalising glimpses into the pasts of her tragic creations. Additionally, the ending paves a clear path to the third book in this trilogy, and a hopeful ending at that. After escaping the small cell in which lanny imprisoned him, adair is now free and looking to exact revenge on lanny, the woman he supposedly loves and has convinced himself he cannot live without.