Dead Statues (Kiera Hudson Series Two, #3) in Tim O'Rourke Fans

Aug 21, 2012 Jenn Green rated it it was amazing

I'm not...,I can't...,I don't.......even know what to say or where to even begin with this. I feel like I have been repeatedly punched in the chest over & over & over again & again for the last couple of hours. This book has been the hardest to handle in the series so far. It was like looking at a car accident, you don't really wanna see the carnage but you can't seem to look away either. It emotionally strips you raw & than kicks you in the gut. I cried, screamed, cringed, & cried some more & m ...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Jackie rated it it was amazing

Another phenomenal episode of Kiera Hudson’s life packed with drama, pain, love, passion, death. As always, I was kept sitting at the end of my seat! Poor poor potty mouthed Potter almost screwed over by one of those bit** wolves again! Then of course Kiera – how that girl keeps it together – wow. Yet, you see her almost crumbling (literally) with the choice Seth tells her she must make. Then the fighter comes back to us when she realizes what she needs to do to save ALL the people she loves.

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Oct 19, 2012 Caroline Barker rated it it was amazing

This novel has left me feeling utterley shocked and impatient to find out exactly what is going to happen next. Keira Hudson is definitely back and the main focus of this book, along with Potter. The story is told from both points of view and is completely filled with mystery, emotion, action, adventure, fear and dread.

At the beginning of the book is an Author's Note. This is a short account of what 'Dead Statues' has in store for the reader, i.e. the areas and characters it will be focusing on. This novel has left me feeling utterley shocked and impatient to find out exactly what is going to happen next. Keira Hudson is definitely back and the main focus of this book, along with Potter. The story is told from both points of view and is completely filled with mystery, emotion, action, adventure, fear and dread.

At the beginning of the book is an Author's Note. This is a short account of what 'Dead Statues' has in store for the reader, i.e. the areas and characters it will be focusing on. It also explains the connections between the previous novellas, 'The Wolf House' and 'Dead Night - Potter's Secrets, and this novel. I, personally, would take notice if you haven't already read the previous novellas as they do provide great background information and knowledge of certain characters that will help the reader understand the emotions behind this novel.

Keira and her friends have just escaped a huge attack from the Skin-walkers, however it did not end well. They are all contemplating what had just happened and are trying to rest before they figure out what to do next. Before much can be said we find that they are in the thick of it again with the Skin-walkers. When events begin to calm, Keira is made aware of secrets that Potter has kept from her. Keira is hurt, angry and confused. How could Potter do this to her? She thought that he loved her.

Because she feels deceived and has found out that her father is alive in this 'pushed' world, Keira decides to leave her friends behind in search of her dad. Her friends, in the meantime, have problems of their own. And Potter has a great deal of making up to do. Potter goes in search for Keira, hoping to explain himself to her.

Throughout this novel it is easy to sympathise with Keira as she is the one that was kept in the dark and deceived. However, for those that have read the two novellas, Potter is also easy to sympathise with as the reader will understand the how's, where's and why's. On saying this, I do believe that Potter should have explained all to Keira, for at least then she would know the truth firsthand, without becoming more paranoid and having more questions and doubts.

Throughout this series we have been introduced to the statues. These statues seem to appear from nowhere and when unseen they change positions. Some appear to whisper, but without their lips moving. They are eerie and it is the whole mystery surrounding them that make the reader fear for what or who they are, at the same time as wonder whether this will end up being Keira's fate. These statues remind me of the Weeping Willows in the 'Doctor Who' series. And, likewise, they make me feel all goose-bumpy as they are strangely ghostly. Who are these statues, where are they from and what connection do they have to Keira and her friends?

The setting for this main novel is largely at a cottage where Keira's friends are holding out for her, a graveyard near Keira's fathers' house and Keira's fathers' house. The atmosphere is very moody, very emotional, scary and terrifying. The snow is falling all around, in contrast, creating a more calm background, especially as the last novel was very stormy with thunder and lightning.

The ending of this novel is a complete cliffhanger and it is an absolute must to read the following novel, 'Dead Seth (Keira Hudson Series Two, Book 4)'. Keira and Potter both seem stuck in at their own dead end and it is impossible to know what will happen next. Will their enemy succeed? Will Keira or Potter be saved? I hope both, but the chances are slim. ...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Claire rated it it was amazing

Was in such a rush to read this as wanting to know how the story continues but find myself shouting out, and do not possibly want to believe what is happening. As this has been a long journey and I feel as though I have travelled along side the gang all the way. You're compelled to keep reading even though you might not like what you find on the otherside. This book has got it all the thrills,the action, the heartaches all the things you'd expect from one of Tim's books. The only downside is you ...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Jen rated it it was amazing

I love Kiera.She is very loyal and always tries to do the right thing,but right now I'm kinda thinking "what the flip" and I am kinda mad at Potter for being so closed off. I hate cliffhangers. The waiting kills me. One of the things I love about Kiera is that she is so noble.She is also smart and can kick butt.Man I just want the next book. I love this series and this book was awesome...( all Tim's books are awesome).. I can't wait for the next one! ...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Lisa rated it it was amazing

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I just now finished this book and I am in complete shock right now.I am mentally on my knees with clenched fists screaming noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!I am just going to tell you how this book made me feel while reading it: sadness, anger, disgust, frustration, giggley,scared, hopeful, exited, anguish,and heartbroken.If you haven't read any of the kiera Hudson novels yet, I would suggest you rewind and go back to the beginning with Vampire Shift.You will fall in love with this series and find your ...more

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Oct 29, 2012 Sue McGarvie rated it it was amazing

In this book I found the darkness I could foresee in the previous ones, skin-walkers, Vampyrus in hiding, living statues or dead people turned to stone? And the group is now having trouble, too many secrets coming out into the light, too many dangers lurking around them. The past attempts to catch up with them and kick them off balance. How will the gang be able to stay together and survive? Will Potter be able to redeem himself? Will Kiera believe everything that's being revealed to her? ...more

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