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On Tenterhooks
Imagine that the person you love most in this world died in a sudden, horrible accident.
Your spouse, your child, your parent, your sibling – gone in an instant with no chance at healing old wounds, no closure, no sweet words of comfort to aid their passing.
What if you found a way to communicate with them one last time – a final chance to say goodbye. Would you take that chance? Of course you would. Eventually, we all would.
But what happens when they respond back?
Find out. Get Hooked. On Tenterhooks.
Your spouse, your child, your parent, your sibling – gone in an instant with no chance at healing old wounds, no closure, no sweet words of comfort to aid their passing.
What if you found a way to communicate with them one last time – a final chance to say goodbye. Would you take that chance? Of course you would. Eventually, we all would.
But what happens when they respond back?
Find out. Get Hooked. On Tenterhooks.
360 pages, Paperback
First published September 28, 2012
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About the author
Greever Williams
3 books6 followersBy day, Greever Williams is a sorcerer skilled in the dark arts of government technology and a self-proclaimed stylish geek. By night, or at least by the wee lamplit hours of the night when he isn't chillaxin' with his offspring or DIYing the hell out of something with his beautiful wife, he is a writer of tales. His works include PROJECT NEMISYS, ON TENTERHOOKS and DUST ON THE MOUND. Greever likes his music heavy, his soda diet, his movies dark and his reading fiction. He’s also a sucker for mediocre zombie limericks. No, seriously. Check out his collection and add your own at greeverwilliams.com.
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November 13, 2012
Wow! I was blown away by Greever Williams' debut novel On Tenterhooks. It's refreshing to find such well-written thriller fiction that manages to capture your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat at the same time. I wont give away any spoilers, but the premise is set around four strangers who have all experienced a deep and life-changing loss of a loved one. What happens next after they all experience "something" (wont give it away) unusual, takes the reader on a wild hunt for answers, redemption, and closure. The characters and dialogue are extremely well written and make you totally invested in their physical and emotional outcome. I could've used a smidge more blood and guts over all (because I'm just twisted like that), but the climatic ending will have you rooting, squirming, and holding your breath until it's over. Very unique plot, very solid writing. I am definitely waiting (no so) patiently for Williams' next novel!
December 5, 2012
DISCLOSURE: I received this book free through the Goodreads First Reads program.
A well executed debut novel; a straight-forward Good vs. Evil fantasy.
The antagonist has style.
The characters are likable in spite of just a wee bit too much faith-and-feel-good talk for my tastes.
The mystery builds and the climax is exciting.
I expect Greever Williams to be at the start of a promising career. Makes it all the better I won this as a First Read and have his autograph.
A well executed debut novel; a straight-forward Good vs. Evil fantasy.
The antagonist has style.
The characters are likable in spite of just a wee bit too much faith-and-feel-good talk for my tastes.
The mystery builds and the climax is exciting.
I expect Greever Williams to be at the start of a promising career. Makes it all the better I won this as a First Read and have his autograph.
November 16, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading for pleasure again....., October 1, 2012
"It has been quite a while since I have read something just for the pleasure of reading. I picked up "On Tenterhooks" on the recommendation of a friend and have not been able to put it down. You may even find yourself in some of the characters as you read this, making it even more "spooky." I hope to see more from this author."
4.0 out of 5 stars A read well worth the time, November 15, 2012
"A gripping, spooky storyline surrounding well developed characters with whom the reader readily identifies and comes to care about. It is laced with passages and anecdotes that provoke self-reflection on personal values and what is truly important, in a setting concurrently optimistic and foreboding.
It is an easy stretch to see this effort translated to the screen. I'm looking forward to subsequent efforts by this author."
5.0 out of 5 stars On Tenterhooks has it all!, November 5, 2012
"Suspense, the battle between good and evil, characters that you care about and the power of love and faith. I can't remember the last work of fiction I actually finished, but I couldn't put this one down. Take a chance with this new author -- you won't be disappointed and you will find yourself wishing there were more of his works out there to download to your Kindle!!!"
"It has been quite a while since I have read something just for the pleasure of reading. I picked up "On Tenterhooks" on the recommendation of a friend and have not been able to put it down. You may even find yourself in some of the characters as you read this, making it even more "spooky." I hope to see more from this author."
4.0 out of 5 stars A read well worth the time, November 15, 2012
"A gripping, spooky storyline surrounding well developed characters with whom the reader readily identifies and comes to care about. It is laced with passages and anecdotes that provoke self-reflection on personal values and what is truly important, in a setting concurrently optimistic and foreboding.
It is an easy stretch to see this effort translated to the screen. I'm looking forward to subsequent efforts by this author."
5.0 out of 5 stars On Tenterhooks has it all!, November 5, 2012
"Suspense, the battle between good and evil, characters that you care about and the power of love and faith. I can't remember the last work of fiction I actually finished, but I couldn't put this one down. Take a chance with this new author -- you won't be disappointed and you will find yourself wishing there were more of his works out there to download to your Kindle!!!"
June 10, 2015
On Tenterhooks is a novel based on four strangers who have all lost loved ones. They have all received a message from "Say Goodbye to Me" and as they search each other out they are plagued by a preacher. The preacher is actually a disciple of Satan who wishes to claim them. I'm not going to go farther in this review of what happens because I do not wish to spoil it for another reader.
The four who have lost loved ones are genuinally believable and you are drawn into their pain and loss. As the four travel across the US and finally on to their end destination the reader is kept on the edge of suspense in wondering who will win the epic battle and what will be lost and at what cost.
If one is looking for a book that combines horror, mystery and suspense or a book of good versus evil I reccomend this as must read. I received On Tenterhooks for free in exchange for my review from Goodreads Firstreads.
The four who have lost loved ones are genuinally believable and you are drawn into their pain and loss. As the four travel across the US and finally on to their end destination the reader is kept on the edge of suspense in wondering who will win the epic battle and what will be lost and at what cost.
If one is looking for a book that combines horror, mystery and suspense or a book of good versus evil I reccomend this as must read. I received On Tenterhooks for free in exchange for my review from Goodreads Firstreads.
January 30, 2014
I've spent days trying to figure out what I wanted to say about this book and I keep coming back to the same thing: WOW! The way Williams writes this story you can actually feel their pain and grief. What these people survive is heart-wrenching. To see them come together to fight the evil that has caused them so much pain is just lifts your soul. Steve, is my favorite character, but it's the team as a whole that I fell in love with. You can't help but pull for them. What they went though to help save the world from evil is something I hope none of us ever have to face. And Preacher and Biker are really awesome too. I highly recommend this book and I, for one, call for a sequel. I will definitely be reading more books by this authors. KUDOS!
September 17, 2013
Great debut novel. On Teterhooks had me hooked from the first page. Being a scaredy cat to begin with I kept my reading to the mornings hours. The final pages had me glued to my chair on a Sunday morning for two hours anxious to see the outcome. Although there was a twist I didn't expect I loved the ending and it certrainly left itself open to a sequel. Great work Greever and I hope to see more of your creative talent out there.
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November 23, 2012I found this book to be a refreshing detour from books I usually read. The characters were pretty well developed and I almost found myself caring about their troubles. The plot was fine in an almost beleivable way. I did, however, find that the book was a little "preachy". More so than was needed in spite of the plot.
May 23, 2015
This was a great read! The author kept me enthralled throughout the story. When I wasn't reading it, I couldn't wait to get back to it. The characters were well developed and changed as the story unfolded. I hope to see more books from Greever Williams!
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