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Chargement... Deathgrip (1992)par Brian Hodge
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He was born on a day of pain?November 22, 1963. He came of age in agony'that moment of tragedy when rock-and-roll DJ Paul Handler discovered the inexplicable power in his own hands. It is the power to restore the wounded, to make the lame walk, and the sick healthy. It is a power that will drain his soul and plunge him into the world of a famous faith healer. But it is also a power than can turn to rage'even murder. It is a gift that makes Paul Handler a living, breathing human sacrifice.For nearly a thousand years, a secret cabal has guarded the lineage to which Paul is heir'scapegoats who take humankind's anguish upon themselves. Now, while this cabal seeks him out, one man seeks to exploit him for gain, and another to exploit him for far more sinister purposes. Paul is making a lonely, frightening journey to the core of his identity and his destiny. To all the pain his soul can bear, to all the redemption he can give, to the elusive freedom of death. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Paul Handler is a DJ in St. Louis and has a pretty good life. He likes his job. He's single but has a not-so-secret crush on a co-worker. He's happy getting drunk with his friends. But one day while on a remote site for a store opening, life changes drastically as someone crashes their car into the crowd, killing and seriously injuring many. Through some weird but logical steps, Paul realizes that he can heal people and he helps the victims from that day. Then he realizes there is a balance and that he can take lives as well as save them. With the new knowledge, Paul leaves his old life to try to do good at Donny Dawson Ministries, a popular televangelist. There are a few more twists and depth to the story as the source of the power is revealed to be centuries old. At the end, the story is complex and detailed.
As I mentioned, the story goes in directions that I didn't predict. It very easily could have followed three totally different directions. Instead Hodge does a masterful job of blending all three potential stories into one single tale with more punch to it then expected. The emotional punches at the end were direct and subtle but most importantly powerful. The book could have ended before the last two chapters, but the redemption that they provided was the perfect ending. Very satisfying and highly recommended. (