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Crime fiction with a supernatural twist
Release Date: July, 2006
Cloth Hardcover • 6 x 9 • 352 Pages
ISBN 0-7642-0204-9
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AUTHOR PHOTOS BY CELIA MANGUS
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REVIEWS
"Hines handles the numerous flashbacks and switches in point of view well, and has a deft touch in knowing just how much information to give and how much to withhold...not for the faint of heart. Readers who consider most faith thrillers too tame should find this satisfactorily chilling."
--Publisher's Weekly (Read the full review at Amazon, with a mild SPOILER ALERT. If you'd rather read the Publisher's Weekly review without a key plot twist revealed, I have an edited version of it on my blog.)
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(STARRED REVIEW) "This taut inspirational thriller will keep readers guessing as to the identity of the perpetrator. Some disturbing scenes of children in peril may upset sensitive readers, but those who stick with this first-rate work populated with intriguing characters will be well rewarded with an exciting read. Highly recommended for CF and suspense collections."
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"The story of Jude's existential crisis and his gradual redemption...is compelling... [A] well-paced suspense narrative populated by dynamic characters. Particularly well-drawn is the villain..."
"Hines makes the most of his unusual tale, characterizing his hero realistically but with humor and holding on to his secrets to the end."
--John Mort, Booklist (Read the full review - subscription required)
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"(4 1/2 stars) T.L. Hines makes a grand entrance onto the novelist stage with his first book, Waking Lazarus...Not many books have me hooked with the first sentence, but this one did...spiritually challenging, complex, creative, intelligent."
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"Waking Lazarus will be in my top ten 2006 picks...T.L. Hines debut novel is stunning. His writing is crisp and fast paced. The characters are fully developed and the plot is spiritually complex and fascinating. It is original suspense at its finest."
--Andrea Sisco, Armchair Interviews (Read the full review)
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"This is the novel Christian Fiction has been waiting for. Along with Dekker and Peretti, Hines gives the genre increased credibility as he crafts a tale that is imaginative, truly creative, as well as thought-provoking and edifying. Jude Allman, like Odd Thomas (Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas, Forever Odd), and Johnny Smith (Stephen King’s The Dead Zone), is a realistic, unlikely hero..."
--Kevin Lucia, The Baptist Voice (Read the full review)
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"Waking Lazarus is an impressive debut novel with a fabulous premise. It is firmly placed in the Christian fiction realm, which may scare off readers who don't normally seek out the spiritual. And that's a shame, because although there are well-placed references here and there to Scripture (Hines knows where his bread is buttered, after all), Waking Lazarus reads more like a mainstream thriller than the usual Christian fare. Ultimately this is a story of love and redemption, with a protagonist who is both unusual and familiar at the same time. Jude Allman doesn't want what life has thrust upon him, but he must ultimately choose to accept it for the betterment of himself and mankind."
--Nate Kenyon, Horrorworld.org (Read the full review)
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"It is hard to believe this is T.L. Hines’s debut novel because it is so well written and the characters populating the storyline are believable. Visionary fiction is hard to write well, but Mr. Hines does a great job of doing just that."
--Harriet Klausner, alternativeworlds.com (Read the full review)
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"WAKING LAZARUS is tight, fast paced, gritty, and inspiring. A definite recommend."
"Hines has created a glued-to-your-seat read with themes to ponder long after the book is closed... The plot dips, curves, and loops until the final twist at the end. Recommended for suspense fans and anyone who wants the ride of his life."
--Katie Hart, Christian Book Previews (Read the full review)
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"Hines's confidence with language and storytelling skill were highlights of the book for me. He sets mundane scenes...back-to-back with scenes of outright psychological creepiness. He serves up these story segments in scrambled order and in telling the story this way had me questioning my own perception of what was real and looking with suspicion, at least in passing, at most of the male, and some of the female characters. I was intrigued from start to finish."
--Violet Nesdoly, Blogcritics.org (Read the full review)
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"...Hines has crafted a unique story about a unique man troubled by his own unique abilities. The plot kept me turning pages, and the end was a fantastic conclusion."
--Lauren Bombardier, Wren Reviews (Read the full review)
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ENDORSEMENTS
"I've been a fan of T.L. Hines' writing for some time, and WAKING LAZARUS is the smart, stylish, compassionate, life-affirming thriller I've been waiting for. Readers will no doubt agree. Hines's protagonist Jude Allman is as original and fascinating as any in recent fiction. A page-turner, and a remarkable debut."
--C.J. Box, Anthony Award Winner and Author of OUT OF RANGE and IN PLAIN SIGHT
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"T.L. Hines's WAKING LAZARUS is a sizzling debut: one part Stephen King, one part allegory for our times. It starts with a hook that defies description, catching the reader as much with the shock of it as the intrigue. A thrilling tale of mystery and redemption that will satisfy all."
--James Rollins, International Bestselling Author of MAP OF BONES
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"T.L. Hines has created something truly amazing in WAKING LAZARUS. As a dark and engrossing thriller, it grabs you from the first page and never lets go. But beyond that, this book is ultimately positive, dare I say even inspiring. That he’s accomplished both, in a debut novel yet, seems almost miraculous to me."
--Steve Hamilton, Edgar® Award Winning Author of A STOLEN SEASON
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"Provocative from the first line, intriguing to the last. WAKING LAZARUS is a thriller of strategic pacing, colored in tones of mystery and wonder. DON'T miss this exceptional debut."
--Brandilyn Collins, Bestselling Author of WEB OF LIES
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"In its raw honesty and credible depiction of the paranormal, T.L. Hines' WAKING LAZARUS recalls the early work of Stephen King, leavened with optimism and a profound sense of grace. A wonderful debut by a prodigiously talented writer!"
- Michael Prescott, NY Times Bestselling Author of MORTAL FAULTS
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"WAKING LAZARUS is a spooky, creepy, engrossing supernatural suspense novel in the tradition of Frank Peretti, Bill Myers, and Brandilyn Collins. Don’t read this book late at night! Strongly recommended for the reader who thinks he can’t be scared."
--Randy Ingermanson, Christy-award Winning Author of DOUBLE VISION
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"WAKING LAZARUS provides the reader with a rare treat: a supernatural thriller managing to be spiritual, intelligent and imaginative while consistently maintaining page-turning, heart-racing suspense. T. L. Hines is to be complimented on this auspicious debut."
--William Hjortsberg, Author of FALLING ANGEL and NEVERMORE
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"Take a wounded character haunted by an unrelenting past, mix in a dark evil of the worst kind, and the end result will be this captivating, seamlessly plotted debut novel by T. L. Hines. His character Jude Allman is a welcome addition to the universe of fiction."
--Alton Gansky, Author of THE INCUMBENT, BEFORE ANOTHER DIES, and DIRECTOR'S CUT
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"What’s better than a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat, insanely original thriller with deep characters and lots of heart? One that's well crafted by a true wordsmith and raconteur. That's what you get with WAKING LAZARUS. It's a riveting novel you won’t soon forget, and TL Hines is an enormous talent with a bright future."
--Robert Liparulo, Author of COMES A HORSEMAN and GERM
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"From the opening sentence, Hines delivers. WAKING LAZARUS is a twisting, thrilling, and satisfying ride. With a deft hand, Hines weaves supernatural and human mysteries into a colorful tapestry. Keep an eye on this guy."
--Scott Nicholson, Bestselling Author of THE FARM
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"Don't miss WAKING LAZARUS, a unique novel that will move you from the what is to the what can be."
--Catherine Coulter, NY Times Bestselling Author of POINT BLANK
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"WAKING LAZARUS is going to have people talking. It's a rare novel of perfectly executed suspense, with a lyrical tone of such excellent writing that it made me wish I'd written it. T. L. Hines has himself a new fan; I'll be picking up all his books."
--Colleen Coble, Bestselling Author of ALASKA TWILIGHT
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"WAKING LAZARUS has it all! An exciting, intelligent plot with layers of meaning and truly unforgettable characters. Readers looking for a first-rate novel of suspense will want to put this tale at the top of their must-read list. No doubt about it--T.L. Hines is an author to watch!"
--Margaret Coel, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE DROWNING MAN and EYE OF THE WOLF
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"T.L. Hines is a fresh voice in the field of suspense, balancing dark moods with moments of emotion and redemption. He creates a likeable, conflicted character in Jude Allman, then pits Jude against an unforgettably chilling villain. I found myself holding my breath in more than one scene. With flawless pacing, Hines leads us to a final twist which is startling, yet satisfying."
--Eric Wilson, Author of EXPIRATION DATE and DARK TO MORTAL EYES
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"WAKING LAZARUS has one of the most compelling opening lines in all of literature--and a riveting story to back it up. T.L. Hines probes characters' thoughts and motives to give readers a psychological thriller that is both suspense-filled and spiritually complex."
--James BeauSeigneur, Author of THE CHRIST CLONE TRILOGY
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"Rarely anymore do I read something and immediately think, I wish I'd written that. With WAKING LAZARUS, the thought kept recurring constantly. The plot is as twisted as spaghetti in a KitchenAid mixer, and the prose is taut without feeling barren. Hines has a way with characters, too, getting into their heads so deep the reader feels as though they may have to claw their fingernails to the bone on the way back out to get some light and sanity."
--Chandler McGrew, Author of IN SHADOWS and THE DARKENING
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"WAKING LAZARUS is a thought-provoking seat-of-your-pants thriller of personal redemption. Like Lazarus himself, this book rises to the occasion."
--Craig Johnson, Author of THE COLD DISH and DEATH WITHOUT COMPANY
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"A good read for those who enjoy thought with their thrill. T.L. Hines handles his characters with confidence and compassion, and invites readers to keep turning the pages through the twist at the very end."
--Jill Morrow, Author of ANGEL CAFE and THE OPEN CHANNEL
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"T.L. Hines delivers a creepy yet compelling read that focuses on one of the most disturbing questions to ever haunt man’s subconsciousness – why am I here?"
--Joseph Nassise, Author of the TEMPLAR CHRONICLES
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"T.L. Hines has produced a real nail-biter of a novel, complete with an enigmatic hero and more twists and turns than a Montana switchback."
--Joe Clifford Faust, Author of A DEATH OF HONOR and the PEMBROKE HALL novels
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“The vivid opening hooked me, and I raced through WAKING LAZARUS in record time. A clever and powerful debut.”
--Creston Mapes, Author of DARK STAR and FULL TILT
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"A page-turner to the very end! Fans of Ted Dekker and Eric Wilson, make room on your shelves for WAKING LAZARUS. T.L. Hines is a talented newcomer to the world of suspense fiction."
--Alison Strobel, Author of WORLDS COLLIDE and VIOLETTE BETWEEN
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"Not only is WAKING LAZARUS a compelling read, but it is a beautifully written novel as well."
--Jenny Siler, Author of FLASHBACK and EASY MONEY
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"In WAKING LAZARUS, T.L. Hines has written a novel that balances complicated characters with pulsing action in a world where the characters are as much under threat spiritually as physically."
--Robert Rice, Author of THE NATURE OF MIDNIGHT,
AGENT OF JUDGMENT and THE LAST PENDRAGON
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