Saturday, January 24, 2009

Beat the Reaper review and GIVEAWAY! CLOSED

This giveaway is now CLOSED! Congratulations to Bcteagirl for winning this book!


Dr. Peter Brown is an intern at Manhattan's worst hospital, with a talent for medicine, a shift from hell, and a past he'd prefer to keep hidden. Whether it's a blocked circumflex artery or a plan to land a massive malpractice suit, he knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men.

Pietro "Bearclaw" Brnwna is a hitman for the mob, with a genius for violence, a well-earned fear of sharks, and an overly close relationship with the Federal Witness Relocation Program. More likely to leave a trail of dead gangsters than a molecule of evidence, he's the last person you want to see in your hospital room.

Nicholas LoBrutto, aka Eddy Squillante, is Dr. Brown's new patient, with three months to live and a very strange idea: that Peter Brown and Pietro Brnwa might-just might-be the same person ...

Now, with the mob, the government, and death itself descending on the hospital, Peter has to buy time and do whatever it takes to keep his patients, himself, and his last shot at redemption alive. To get through the next eight hours-and somehow beat the reaper.

Spattered in adrenaline-fuelled action and bone-saw-sharp dialogue, BEAT THE REAPER is a debut thriller so utterly original you won't be able to guess what happens next, and so shockingly entertaining you won't be able to put it down.

(from HachetteBookGroupUSA.com)

MY REVIEW

I almost don't know what to say about this book... it is unique. I absolutely loved Bazell's writing style. The storyline is crazy! It is funny and sad and bizarre and definitely kept my interest the whole way through. It had more profanity, violence, and sexuality than I would have liked... but it IS a book about a Hitman. SO I concede it would not have been very realistic without the language.

I really did like this story... the footnotes are even funny. It is unlike any book I have ever read before but it certainly would not appeal to those of you easily offended by the use of profanity.

You can find out more at www.beatthereaper.com .

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I will choose a winner on February 9 th and you will have 48 hours to claim your prize or I will choose a new winner. Please leave me a way to contact you if you win! This giveaway is open to everyone everywhere.

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Annie1 said...

I'd love to win this and read it; sounds very exciting!

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Francine Anchondo said...

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I have heard this is such a great suspense read; I am dyeing to read!!!
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Lady Roxi said...

Love to have this.

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Cristina Alves said...

Hi ! After reading several reviews all over the net, i become curious about this book!

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LissaL said...

I love books about medicine & mayhem!
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I've been hearing about this book everywhere. I think I really need to read it. Thanks for sharing!

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An iMperfect wIfe said...

Haven't heard of this one yet. I work in a hospital and would love to read this one!

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I like books that mix comedy, drama, suspense ect. It looks like a good read.

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NMLady said...

I am intrigued by the review and your evaluation, so I need to read it to make up my mind.

D Q said...

I love book giveaways. Thanks and please enter me in your drawing.

AudreyO said...

I love to read. I go through at least a few books every month. I'd love to be entered.

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Mia J. said...

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Interesting story - would love to read it all

Anonymous said...

You know, just based on the synopsis, I probably wouldn't give a book like this a try. But your review has got me curious! I love writers with oddball styles. :)

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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

This book sounds right up DH's alley. :)

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A family of boys said...

Hmmm...sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the chance.

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Nicole said...

I like crazy storylines.

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Bcteagirl said...

Love a good read! I am an avid bookcrosser, read and release your books! :)

Jenn said...

Sounds intriguing!

Jenn said...

I'm a follower!

Godesseablu said...

This book sounds like I need a rainy day coming up soon to read this and relax, thanks. Godesseablu@msn.com

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Please enter me. Thanks.
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mar said...

Beat the Reaper is a book I would like to read!

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mverno said...

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Melissa said...

I saw this author interviewed and I am extremely excited to read this book! It sounds fabulous!

abfantom said...

I'd really like to read this book.

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Miss Spoken said...

Sounds good -- count me in
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Me said...

That sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for taking international entries too.
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Rhonda said...

would love to read this

Anonymous said...

I been wanting to read this book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

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Anonymous said...

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herblady said...

Crazy cover! Thank you for the chance to win!

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herblady said...

I'm a subscriber.

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linett said...

read good reviews on this book

marleenandlouie said...

I've heard a lot about this book and would love to win it. Thanks so much for having this contest!

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The Merry Death said...

I would love to win this book.

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Jess V. said...

This sounds like a good read. I would love to win it.

toughturtles said...

a good read

clynsg said...

This one has been on my Wish list of books for a little while.

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Zoly said...

I've never read him but I love a good action mystery and would like to.

Anonymous said...

This is an intriguing plot. Can't
wait to see how the author pulls it
off.

Sunnyvale said...

Sounds good.

sushi_noem said...

Sounds like an interesting read.

redron said...

want to win this

danosor said...

I am an e-mail subscriber.


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janeh said...

thrillers are my favorite...sounds fascinating...

Andria said...

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Berek said...

This book sounds like the perfect antidote for cabin fever. I'd love to win it.

Angela @ Nine More Months said...

This definitelt sounds like a book I would like. Thanks for the chance to win!
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P.S. I've got a giveaway on my blog too! Feel free to check it out. :)

reddon30 said...

Looks like a great read...thank you.

Tina12312 said...

This sounds like my kind of book! Thank you so much!

Tina12312 said...

I'm a follower.

Martha Eskuchen said...

Your blogs sound interesting! I am now following. And this book sounds good too. My e-mail addy: mesreads [at] gmail [dot] com
Thanks!

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

I've seen this book at my local bookstore, and am interested in reading it. Thank you for this opportunity!

Anonymous said...

my book club I'd go to weekly, or sometimes depending on life monthly would love this one!~

Dave said...

This looks like a great read. Thank you for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

Please enter me into the contest.

poopiecaca said...

Thanks for this giveaway, I have always wanted to read this book.


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Anita Yancey said...

Loved your review. The book sounds very interesting. Please enter me, and thanks!

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Leslie said...

Would love to read.

Sir Thrift-A-Lot said...

Thanks for the giveaway, this book looks great as well!

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I follow!

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Barbro said...

Hope I win. It would be a break from the court room dramas I read. Sounds fascinating.
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SeahorseLady said...

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Thanks for the nice giveaway.

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I also follow your blog.

Carolyn said...

Wow! This looks so exciting! You did a great review and I'd love to read it, though, I also don't care too much for vulgar language!

ky2here said...

I'm up for a good read. I'm not some uptight Xtian who can't handle some profanity.

Anonymous said...

Enter me please, this book sounds like something I would really like! :)

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Anonymous said...

This sounds like a good read.

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Would love to win. Please enter me, thank you

Diana D said...

Would love to win your copy. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.

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I have been wanting to read thi.s

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Kim (Randominities) said...

I love books that are different. There are too many around with the same story different characters.

Joyce said...

Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Ellie Wright said...

Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.

Aisling said...

I liked your review which made me think this is a book I'd enjoy. It certainly sounds wild and very different.

CanAmBlond said...

Looks like a book I'd really enjoy, thanks!

CanAmBlond said...

I followed you, thanks again.

chromiumman said...

sounds great

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I see this book all the time at the bookstore and it seems popular so I hope I win!

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this looks like it would be a neat one to read...thanks

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I would love to read this. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Betty C said...

I learned a long time ago to skip over certain passages that might offend me in order to read an otherwise good book.

Anonymous said...

It sounds like one heck of a good read.

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Roseann K. said...

Sounds like a great book. Please enter me. Thanks!

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Unknown said...

Copy of Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell would be a book I would like to read. This sounds awesome.
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Anonymous said...

I'd love to win this and read it.

Candie L said...

I love reading unique story lines. Thank you.

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Anonymous said...

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I would love to read this book!

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delta dawn said...

First time I heard about this book. Please enter me.

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kaylee8 said...

I love reading thrillers laced with humor - sounds great!

Zippy said...

OK, is it as bizarre as it sounds? If so, I'd LOVE to win & read it.

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theolotto said...

Thanks for the giveaway.

Unknown said...

thanks for hosting this. I don't have as much time to read as I like but always look out for good reads

bev said...

This sounds like a good book. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!

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