Catalyst (Collide, #3) in Q&A with Shelly Crane

Aug 14, 2011 Shelly Crane added it · (Review from the author)

This book isn't called Catalyst for nothing. This is the one that's going to change everything in the way the Collide series is going. I am so excited about this and can't wait for you to see what's coming for the bunker family. I will tell you that Sherry and Merrick will always be present, I've got this question alot. They were my inspiration for the story and though I will definately add other POV's, theirs will always be forefront. There are many people who have a story to tell in this book ...more

18 likes · Like · see review

Jul 31, 2011 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it it was amazing

Shelly Shelly Shelly....... You have done it again! There are no words that can describe what I felt when I was reading Catalyst. Man oh Man did I have so many emotions and scream fests at the book that I wanted to throw it because some people just don't get it.

Sherry has been taken by the Lighters and she is locked up in the Lighter facility awaiting her fate.Merrick is going crazy because he has never been separated from her before.The thing is that Merrick and the gang have a plan to get Sher Shelly Shelly Shelly....... You have done it again! There are no words that can describe what I felt when I was reading Catalyst. Man oh Man did I have so many emotions and scream fests at the book that I wanted to throw it because some people just don't get it.

Sherry has been taken by the Lighters and she is locked up in the Lighter facility awaiting her fate.Merrick is going crazy because he has never been separated from her before.The thing is that Merrick and the gang have a plan to get Sherry out of the lighter facility but it will have to be all or nothing. At this point most people are on board but others are wondering if risking their life for Sherry's is worth it. What is Merrick going to do?

While all of this is going on someone else is sick and what she knows will rock on person's universe. See she is pregnant and she does not know how the father is going to react because who wants to raise a child locked in a bunker with no real end to the lighters in sight.

Another couple will finally open up to one another and show their love for each other only to have it tested in a big way. One will sacrifice for the other but in the end will it be worth it? Will they finally be together? Will love conquer all?

Shelly has created a world where good VS evil is all around and everyone must make a decision as to whether or not they will chose to be part of the good or part of the evil. In this book the evil will appear as being good and will deceive people. There are new characters introduced and they will blow your mind. If you have been reading about Sherry and Merrick from the beginning you will know who these characters are and you will be surprised what side they chose.

This book had me on the edge of my seat because the end was well...... left with a HUGE cliff hanger! Lord I could have ripped my eye balls out when I got to the end. Shelly I LOVED it because it is going to keep me on my toes till the next one comes out. Plus I am dying to know if a certain character will ever get pregnant.... ...more

4 likes · Like · see review

Dec 24, 2011 Lucelu rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

I love this series Shelly you are the best. I cant wait to read the 4th book.

2 likes · Like · see review

Oct 03, 2011 Evie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-own, amazing-epic-and-awesome

Okay before I say anything else; the ending? Wonderful, horrible, heart wrenching, and I'm totally going to die waiting for book 4!
Was it good? Oh heck yeah. But that cliffhanger is evil I tell you.
The series just gets better and better! Catalyst was super intense but so so good! I always love spending time with the characters Mrs. Crane creates and this book was no exception.
If you haven't read this author you really need to. book 4? Please hurry!!
!Five stars all the way!!! :) ...more

2 likes · Like · see review

Dec 03, 2011 Jennifer Nunez rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

3 likes · Like · see review

Jul 31, 2011 Mandy Reads Indie rated it it was amazing

Sherry has been taken captive by the Lighters and now the group must go in search of her to bring her back to their ‘family’. But will they be able to get to her in time or will the torture prove to be too much for Sherry? Can Merrick manage to keep it together long enough to save the woman he loves? And how does Daniel, the Lighter that helped them in the past, play a role in all of it?

When Collide started out it was a Sherry and Merrick story. But now, new and old characters are getting more t ...more

4 likes · Like · see review

Sep 25, 2011 Gloria Green rated it it was amazing

"True love should not have to lie, cheat or steal. The best kind of love finds you when you need it most. This is what my books are about...."-Shelly Crane

If the above statement doesn't tempt your heart then you really need a heavy dose of Shelly's stories. Of all the books I've read, some of my favorite couples were created by the Author Shelly Crane. In the Collide series that couple is Sherry and Merrick, oh sweet Merrick.(I just love his name).

Catalyst is the third book in this series. It st ...more

3 likes · Like · see review

Oct 01, 2011 My Book Friend rated it really liked it

Sherry has been taken to an enforcement facility, and it is a huge risk to go rescue her. They really are in the dark as to what is happening to Sherry. Marissa is starting to act weird, and it is only getting stranger. Lily suddenly has an amazing gift that really is borderline dangerous- and Merrick is going insane with worry for Sherry.

When Daniel, a lighter, shows up no one really knows what to do with him. He can feel, and think- but how can they trust a lighter after all that has happened ...more

1 like · Like · see review

Nov 08, 2011 Jackie -Sated Faery rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, dystopian, other-paranormal

Wow - that was intense! I love this little band of rebels, including all the newcomers they continue to add. They go through so much pain and so much loss but remain strong through it all. Sherry & Merrick do such a wonderful job of holding their little family together. Sometimes their love is the only thing that gets them through it all; it is such a strong, powerful, consuming love that it makes my heart ache for them when they are apart. Others are beginning to find love in the middle of all ...more

1 like · Like · see review

Dec 15, 2011 Ellen Ramey rated it it was amazing

As I told her myself, Shelly Crane has become an evil literary temptress! With this third (and hands down best installment of the series) Crane slowly reveals much more is going on than anyone realizes. Telling the story through chapter narratives from several characters is a stroke of genius! Get the next one finished soon, Shelly. or I may have to hex your Kindle:)

1 like · Like · see review