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Lanore McIlvrae is the kind of woman who will do anything for love. Including imprisoning the man who loves her behind a wall of brick and stone.
She 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. But Adair had other plans for her. He used his mysterious, otherworldly powers to give her eternal life, but Lanore learned too late that there was a price for this gift: to spend eternity with him. And though he is handsome and charming, behind Adair’s seductive façade is the stuff of nightmares. He is a monster in the flesh, and he wants Lanore to love him for all of time.
Now, two hundred years after imprisoning Adair, Lanore is trying to atone for her sins. She has given away the treasures she’s collected over her many lifetimes in order to purge her past and clear the way for a future with her new lover, Luke Findley. But, while viewing these items at an exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Lanore suddenly is aware that the thing she’s been dreading for two hundred years has caught up to her: Adair has escaped from his prison. He’s free— and he will come looking for her. And she has no idea how she will save herself.
With the stunningly imaginative storytelling and rich characterizations that fascinated readers worldwide and made The Taker a singular and memorable literary debut and an international sensation, Alma Katsu once again delivers “a powerful evocation of the dark side of romantic love” (Publishers Weekly) in her breathtaking new novel.
"Katsu’s seductive second book in her supernatural thriller trilogy picks up where her well-received debut, The Taker, left off...this installment stays true to its author’s initial vision. " —Publishers Weekly
"Katsu’s brilliant series second will utterly enchant you." —RT Book Reviews
“Grips you from start to finish. . . . Fascinating and thrilling. A unique, enduring story of the paranormal!” —Historical Novel Review
“With The Reckoning, obsession is taken to a whole new level….The characters in this trilogy are fascinating…Adair is the perfect mix of villain and ‘hot guy.’ Not only is this a good sequel, but it’s a powerful lead-in to what is sure to be the final, unforgettable chapter in Lanore’s amazing life.” —Suspense Magazine
“Enchanting. . . . Amazing. . . . A gorgeously written sequel. . . . I simply couldn’t put it down. . . . Rich, satisfying, and convincing.” —Chapters
“Fast-paced. . . . Fans will enjoy this supernatural drama.” —Genre Go Round Reviews
“Fans of Katsu’s haunting novel The Taker can finally indulge in their next juicy fix. . . . Gripping, pulse-pounding. . . . A whole new level of suspense.” —Night Owl Reviews
“Amazing… breathtaking and beautiful.” —Just Another Story
“The Taker blew my mind and The Reckoning had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. This is a must read series.” —Hooked on Books
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Posted April 12, 2013
Found a deal on the first book The Taker, and got hooked on the series. I cannot wait for the third installment. Yes, they do need to be read in order. Start with The Taker. This was one of those books you won't want to put down.
Lanore is looking for love in all the wrong places. Love the alchemy twist on immortality. You will develop a love/hate relationship with Adair. Don't want to give away the plot like alot of reviewers do. It suffices to say that if you like historical you will love the traveling across time that comes with immortality. i love that it is magic/fantasy without the unbelievable monsters and demons. I have had enough of vampires and werewolves. I would much rather believe in the magic and possibilities of a love that spans across time.
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Posted February 4, 2013
I was not at all disappointed with the sequel. It was just as entertaining and surprising as the first. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Storytelling at the very best!!!! I can't wait for book three.....
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Posted September 22, 2012
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Posted September 16, 2012
I encourage you to read the all.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I read and reviewed The Taker, Alma Katus’s first novel in this trilogy with a Goodreads group. I found it to be disturbing, compelling and one that left me breathless. I found myself repulsed and drawn to Lanore MciLvrae’s story and had to know more. The group decided to read The Reckoning for August and again I found myself completely drawn to this tale and its fleshed out and complex characters. Katus is a powerful story teller and I encourage you to pick this trilogy up. The tale picks up shortly after book one ended, and we find ourselves in England with Lanore and Luke Findley. While at a museum, Lanore senses that Adair has escaped the prison that she and Jonathan trapped him in over two hundred years ago. Lanore is terrified for she knows he will hunt her down and seek revenge. Adair wakes up to find his fortune gone and the world around him completely changed. He seeks one of the others and makes plans to find Lanore. The tale that unfolds left me breathless, as Lanore tries to escape and the two of them deal with their complex feelings. The characters in this tale are unique, complex, and twisted. I find myself completely surprised that I connected with them and understood them. They are all flawed, all damaged and despite what they claim they all want love. We get to know more of Adair’s back story, and things we thought were true, turn out to be lies. We learn more about the other members of Adair’s twisted family and I enjoyed getting to know them. I liked Lanore more in this novel, perhaps I understood her a little better. While a part of me still fears Adair I was completely floored by the other side of him that Katus unveiled to us. I am amazed at the hold Lanore has on Jonathan, Luke and Adair. I think what I find refreshing is that she doesn’t think she deserves it, and has a twisted idea of “happiness”. These characters will haunt you long after you close the book. While there is still a veil of mystery to the alchemy behind Adair and his ties to them all, I found this to be a wonderful middle book. Often, it can fall flat, but this was action packed and took me on an emotional ride. Character development and depth brought the tale to life. The author’s writing style flows beautifully as you ride one intense scene after another. Elements of suspense, mystery and fear had me turning the pages, oblivious to the world around me. This is a dark tale that explores love, greed, hatred, selfishness and power. The characters kept me riveted and I consumed this in a single afternoon. This tale will take you out of your comfort zone and intrigue you at the same time. Readers in our group have made comments like, “It made me uncomfortable, yet I loved it.” “It’s sick but addicting.” It has left me eagerly awaiting the final installment and has currently earned a place on my top five adult novels for 2012.
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Posted July 11, 2012
Alma Katsu is such an awesome author!! Such detail in her writing! Love her books!!
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Posted June 29, 2012
LOVED THIS BOOK! I am not into magic or vampires but the characters are absolutely mesmerizing! Can't wait for the final installment.
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Posted June 24, 2012
I loved it and I can't wait for the next installment.
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Overview
SECOND IN ALMA KATSU’S GRIPPING SUPERNATURAL TRILOGY THAT BEGAN WITH THE TAKER
Lanore McIlvrae is the kind of woman who will do anything for love. Including imprisoning the man who loves her behind a wall of brick and stone.
She 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. But Adair had other plans for her....