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 enlarge | Author: Randy Alcorn
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 18791
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 496
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.7 x 1.5
ISBN: 1601420994
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781601420992
ASIN: 1601420994
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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 Great Mystery April 20, 2008
I liked the way Randy wrote with a first person perspective. His character, Ollie, was a bit corny with his old fashioned detective style but Randy carried it off well. The twists and turns of the plot always kept me guessing about the outcome.
Ray Ruppert, Author of "The Sovereign Reigns, or Does He?" "The Sovereign's Last Battle" and "Revelation: A Layperson's Reflections"
Nothing is as it appears. March 12, 2008
Detective Ollie Chandler was sound asleep when the phone rang. There had been a homicide; the victim's name was Jimmy Ross. The reporters gathered around the apartment building like vultures. The professor had two bullet holes in his head. Nothing is as it appears. As Chandler begins to get closer to the killer, he almost becomes a victim. He suspects the killer is someone he knows.
This is the first book that I have read by Randy Alcorn. It will not be the last. Deception is a Christian police procedural novel. This book demonstrates that God loves us and wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives. This is also about bad things happen to good people. Unfortunately, many blame God for the bad things in their life. Alcorn is a gifted writer; he adds twists and turn to his plot to keep readers on the edge of their seat. He has mastered the fine art of adding a touch of humor. I do think Deception is a bit too long. The characters are well-defined. Chandler has a distinctive voice; he is sarcastic, stubborn, and very smart. It took me a while to get into this story; however, after a few chapters, I was hooked. Fans of mystery will enjoy Deception.
 Best one yet March 3, 2008
This is the third in the series and I literally could not put it down. I laughed out loud so many times over Ollie. Randy depicted his character so you felt as if he could walk right out of the book. Randy had his conservative codger "John Wayne" type down to a tee. All the characters were wonderful-the whodunit factor kept me guessing through the whole book. Also excellent discussions from the characters about their faith.A great book to share.
 gag me with a bible. December 21, 2007
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Not only is this book one big cliche of detective novel triviality, the Christian overtones drown out the characters, making them all one-dimensional. They're either Believers or Non-Believers. How simplistic and how shallow! People are much more complex than that, and shame on you religious nuts who think this way. There are many of us who believe but refuse to join the sanctimonious crowd of Believers such as the cardboard characters in this book. I thought I was getting a smart detective novel, not knowing its Christian overtones. Instead I got a glossy disingenuous missionary book with wretched writing and stick figures for characters. Ick.
Real Page-turner!!! December 20, 2007
I have read Deadline, Dominion, and now this. They are all so great, but this is the BEST! I couldn't put it down. Alcorn does a fabulous job developing the main character and the storyline. Lots of laughs and suspenseful moments!
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