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The Ridge by Michael Koryta

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Every once in a while a really good supernatural book comes along with possible solutions to real threats....this is one of those times! An excellent, non-stop story that incorporates a big cat sanctuary into a devil possession tale. Not sure how Mr. Koryta did that but its quite an accomplishment. Even the character development, though not extensive, is enough to relate to the people in Blade Ridge.

The deaths over the decades have a commonality that are discovered by a "put out to pasture" newsman, goaded on by a local police official who frequents the local prison to visit a female prisoner that shot him years ago!! Is that enough info to capture your interest? Then lets throw in an escaped panther and a lighthouse in the middle of a forest setting! I know it sounds convaluted, but it works. Don't plan anything when you start The Ridge because your night will be filled.

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4.0

It was satisfying to witness the authorities interpreting the physical evidence correctly, and not, as was expected, being mislead. In other words, SMART cops, for a change.

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Their acceptance of the other supernatural evidence seemed a bit too easily done. I ‘m pretty sure I would have resisted longer.

Although I had an inkling of what had to be the only solution to the dilemma. I didn't want it to be true.

Lions and Tigers and

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an awesomely enlightened panther

, OH MY!

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4.0

Recommended by Susie

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4.0

Another exciting read from Koryta--lighthouses in the mountains, black panthers, a cop in love with the woman who shot him--this book is a great ride.

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4.0

I'm so glad I finally read my first Michaek Koryta!
I quite enjoyed this well written horror/supernatural thriller.
I liked the investigative aspects, and the setting and big cats added to the creepiness and tension.

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book. Great story, spooky but not too scary to listen to at bedtime, and a good narrator, Robert Petkoff.

mikaelasheaf's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No

2.0

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5.0

This supernatural thriller captured my interest from the first page. The writing style is smooth and engaging, the plot fast-paced, the characters interesting and endearing. I was genuinely frightened at times! I stayed up much too late to read just one more chapter, and took advantage of the baby’s nap times to finish the book. My only slight disappointment came from the rather abrupt ending. I turned the page expecting another chapter, and I was startled to find there wasn’t one. I would have liked some closure. I even went searching to see if the author has written a sequel, but he hasn't. I was left with a number of questions at the end, but even those didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the book. I’ll definitely be looking for more of Michael Koryta’s work!