Out of Sight

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Summary: Be prepared! This book is a non-stop read!
Review: As hard as I try I can not remember a time in my life when I wasn't reading "something." I am one of those who is on a constant search for a "good read". My search led me to Out of Sight and T.J. MacGregor. Not this author's first book and I pray not her last. I couldn't put this book down - not even when I should have - like to feed my family or do laundry. Good thing I read fast! When I was done with this book I immediately looked up all the titles of others by her. I made my list and began my mission of having them all on my shelf. I have since read 4 more and am now on my fifth! From the first page to the last, not one has let me down. Her characters are so real, it makes me feel as if I have found new friends. I find myself laughing out loud, gripping my seat, wiping a tear, or holding my breath for what might happen next.
Keep them coming T.J. MacGregor!

Rating:
Summary: Be prepared! This book is a non-stop read!
Review: As hard as I try I can not remember a time in my life when I wasn't reading "something." I am one of those who is on a constant search for a "good read". My search led me to Out of Sight and T.J. MacGregor. Not this author's first book and I pray not her last. I couldn't put this book down - not even when I should have - like to feed my family or do laundry. Good thing I read fast! When I was done with this book I immediately looked up all the titles of others by her. I made my list and began my mission of having them all on my shelf. I have since read 4 more and am now on my fifth! From the first page to the last, not one has let me down. Her characters are so real, it makes me feel as if I have found new friends. I find myself laughing out loud, gripping my seat, wiping a tear, or holding my breath for what might happen next.
Keep them coming T.J. MacGregor!

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Summary: Hmm, government conspiracy, secret lagoon, invisible people
Review: Hmm, government conspiracy perpetrated by evil, power-mad scientists, secret lagoon in the everglades, a scientific process that creates invisible people (and one invisible dog) - I finished the book, but if I were you, I think I'd pass on this one. Unless maybe you are in middle school (kids might enjoy it) or you're a diehard conspiracy theorist.

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Summary: out of sight
Review: I have been a fan of T.J. MacGregor since I first read her series of books set in South Florida. I wish she would write more stories using Mike McCleary and his wife Quin. Whether she is writing a mystery or a more Science Fiction piece as in Out of Sight, she holds you captive to the story. She ads no filler words to her story, everything she says, relates to reveling and moving the story. I love that her setting is my setting, South Florida. A great writer!
Barbara Rowe

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Summary: out of sight
Review: I have been a fan of T.J. MacGregor since I first read her series of books set in South Florida. I wish she would write more stories using Mike McCleary and his wife Quin. Whether she is writing a mystery or a more Science Fiction piece as in Out of Sight, she holds you captive to the story. She ads no filler words to her story, everything she says, relates to reveling and moving the story. I love that her setting is my setting, South Florida. A great writer!
Barbara Rowe

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Summary: BLIND READER?
Review: I have to wonder if I read the same book as other reviewers did. At any rate, I found this book one long, redundant mess of cliches, derivative plotting and characters. McGregor spends so much time rambling on about how each character feels being invisible to the point of where it's like come on, get back to the action. What little action there is doesn't compensate for the long, unimportant passages. Reni's character is especially whiny, and the character of Luis is so overboard, it's funny. First of all, why would anyone (even the Shaman and his friends) want to be invisible? What is the goal?
Dean Koontz does this kind of thing much much better.

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Summary: BLIND READER?
Review: I have to wonder if I read the same book as other reviewers did. At any rate, I found this book one long, redundant mess of cliches, derivative plotting and characters. McGregor spends so much time rambling on about how each character feels being invisible to the point of where it's like come on, get back to the action. What little action there is doesn't compensate for the long, unimportant passages. Reni's character is especially whiny, and the character of Luis is so overboard, it's funny. First of all, why would anyone (even the Shaman and his friends) want to be invisible? What is the goal?
Dean Koontz does this kind of thing much much better.

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I read this because it won an Edgar; I love good science fiction but hate it when it's badly done, and I had some hopes for this. Unfortunately I was disappointed. The plot (invisible family fights to free other invisibles from a government conspiracy) had some potential. However the invisibility concept, so important to the story, wasn't well explained. In some chapters the invisible people could see each other more clearly than the visible world, but a chapter earlier or later they could only see themselves when wet and only "saw" each other through some poorly explained synaptic memory malfunction. I wasn't fond of the characters either, particularly the ridiculously stereotyped "shaman." Many of the problems could have been solved through better editing to catch the inconsistencies and irritating mistakes (like spelling archaeological site "sight"). As it stands, however, there are too many problems for this book to be enjoyable to read. Despite the award, I'd skip this one.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I read this because it won an Edgar; I love good science fiction but hate it when it's badly done, and I had some hopes for this. Unfortunately I was disappointed. The plot (invisible family fights to free other invisibles from a government conspiracy) had some potential. However the invisibility concept, so important to the story, wasn't well explained. In some chapters the invisible people could see each other more clearly than the visible world, but a chapter earlier or later they could only see themselves when wet and only "saw" each other through some poorly explained synaptic memory malfunction. I wasn't fond of the characters either, particularly the ridiculously stereotyped "shaman." Many of the problems could have been solved through better editing to catch the inconsistencies and irritating mistakes (like spelling archaeological site "sight"). As it stands, however, there are too many problems for this book to be enjoyable to read. Despite the award, I'd skip this one.

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Summary: An Edgar winner for best paperback original
Review: Logan and Tyler Griffin agree to become part of an experiment after being, what they consider, well paid for the risk. Unbeknownst to themselves, they will be turned invisible- apparently irreversible. The Townsend family are on a camping vacation in the Everglades. They stumble upon a deserted campsite with a lone dog as an inhabitant. A sudden light blinds them and much to their dismay turns them invisible, as well. The organization that is running the experiment wants secrecy at all costs- even if it means the lives of the Townsend family. The Townsends must flee from their unknown pursuers and eventually team up with Logan to fight this enemy.
Calling OUT OF SIGHT a mystery is open to debate. Invisibility falls much more easily into the science fiction genre. If the reader does not fully buy into the premise that individuals might be turned invisible, the entire book may not work. The fact that the book was nominated for a prestigious award is surprising considering how silly the basic premise of the book actually is. Mystery fans expect at least a semblance of realism. It is hard to get that in this sci-fi thriller. Besides, the pacing is relatively slow with a length that appears endless. A disappointing nomination in an otherwise impressive group.