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UNSEEN (Mystery, Suspense, Thriller) Kindle Edition

by John Michael Hileman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,870 ratings
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Life for Jake Paris is stable and ordinary--until a mysterious old woman pays him a visit and he begins to have encounters with unruly children everywhere he goes—children only he can see.

When Jake's estranged sister, Holly, finds herself the target of a national serial killer who has chosen her son as his next victim, Jake begins to wonder if there is a connection. Could these children be the ghosts of the killer's victims?

As the kidnapper's plan unfolds, Jake uncovers a startling secret about the unseen children that will change his life forever--and Holly discovers just how far she is willing to go to save her son. Unseen is a riveting story of rescue, restoration, and romance that will leave you thinking long after the last page has been turned.

"Prepare to have your core shaken, heart squished, and emotions rocked."
~Amazon Reviewer

"Suspenseful, thrilling, and thoroughly engrossing to the very end!"
~Amazon Reviewer
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008WCHCHC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amlin Publishing (August 31, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 866 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,870 ratings

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John Michael Hileman

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Regarding Suspense Mystery and Supernatural Thriller author John Michael Hileman: After serving in the U.S. Army, John Michael Hileman started a small 3D animation company. From there he was hired as production director for a television station, where he oversaw the production of three semi-national television programs. In his spare time, while being a faithful husband and father, he authored his first book, VRIN: ten mortal gods, which later placed in the top four of a national writing competition. Encouraged by this, John went on to write the #1 best selling supernatural thriller MESSAGES. He now has six bestsellers and another on the way. Books in order of release: VRIN, Messages, Unseen, Voices, Lies, The End Came With A Kiss.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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SoapMaven2009
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG, Finding an author this readable, this compelling, is rare!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
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As someone who also writes, often new (to me) authors can take some getting used to...not this man! he's an easy read, thoroughly enjoyable, with an uncanny ability to slap you in the face with an unanticipated plot twist that's fun...and shocking.Wowser!! I couldn't put this story down once I started. True, I fell asleep on it, but that was after an 18 hour day, at roughly 3 am, when I picked it up at 10 pm and stubbornly kept going until sleep surreptitiously stole me away. Now I'm done fawning about the author...the story!!! I've never seen a plot like this...it's a cautionary tale, a celebration, a haunting rarity so different, you've got to experience it for yourself! I can't wait to grab the debit card and scoop up more of his books! Get this book! Grab your favorite beverage, and indulge in ignoring the rest of the world long enough to read this! I want talent like he's got.
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K. Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, quick read
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2013
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This story will not end the way you think it will. Yes, it involves a serial killer. Yes, it has children being abducted and families ripped apart. But man, does it trick you! I thought I had everything lined up and knew where it was heading only to have the rug pulled out from under me! For once, I was genuinely wrong about a plot and enjoyed it.

The characters are well written and draw you into their state of mind easily. The only hard part about the entire book was trying to decipher the dialogue of the youngest children. The author spelled it as the child would have actually said the words. The characters were flawed in a realistic way. I have to say that the only downfall to the book that I could find was that the ending seemed a little rushed. It was more like a quick tying up of loose ends rather than anything. However, the conclusion of the book was very much worth the ride to it.

This is one of those quick-to-read books that takes you on a wild ride through a bunch of twists and turns only to leave you with a good feeling toward the end. Without spoiling the entire book, I will simply say that I would have given it 3.5 stars because it was a good story that didn't drag things out or try to make itself seem larger than it truly was. Although I don't think it's one that I'll read over and over again, I definitely enjoyed it while I had it. If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary to spend some time with, this is definitely the book to turn to!
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Uma Iyer Van Roosenbeek
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind boggling and staggering!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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I never would have expected, even in my wildest imagination, what I came across in this book. The most wile and insane serial killer combined with the most innocent of all human beings, the unborn children giving rise to one of the finest books I have read. All the uniqueness, purity and humanness of unborn children as seen in this book has to be read to be believed. Even the main characters are so full of integrity and goodness that one hopes one possesses the same qualities.

The narrative is so absorbing that one does not put down the book until one is completely finished and even then, keeps going back to it to clarify this point or that!!

Thanks for one of the most outstanding books, Mr. Hileman. I hope there is a sequel in the offing sometime soon.
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Meaghan L.
3.0 out of 5 stars Strange but interesting
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014
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Jake Paris starts out as your typical male character. Nice job and a beautiful wife. That, of course, is until a mysterious woman appears with a message for him and them he begins seeing unruly children all around - children only he can see...

Jake's sister, Holly, also finds herself in the middle of terrible situation. Her son has been kidnapped by a serial killer. Jake begins to wonder if these children have been sent to his to help him find his nephew. Have they? If so, what do they know? How can they help him?

The kidnapper begins to reveal what they want Holly to do in order to get her son back. What limits will Holly go to?

The children, that Jake has been seeing, have a secret. Will Jake figure it out in time?

Personally, I thought the concept of this book was intriguing but I figured out who the kidnapper was early in the book and wanted to shout at all of them. The "ghost children" were a little much for me but as the story develops and you figure out why they are there - it made sense.

I guess you should read this for yourself. Let me know what you think.
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars clever and easy to read (as in keeping your interest so you ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
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I should start by mentioning that I've read the David Chance series written by this author and I find his books well written, clever and easy to read (as in keeping your interest so you actually want to know what happens next). There aren't many authors that I've read more than one of their books so, having read four, I guess I would be considered a fan of his writing style. He writes in a way that discusses the supernatural while still maintaining some realistic qualities. This book, Unseen, is no exception. I won't get into the plot so as not to give anything away but I'll reiterate that it was a quick and interesting read. The character development in this one was particularly well done - you actually felt some concern or connection to some of the players. Well done by Mr. Hileman.
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SRose
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Paranormal Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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A good mix of suspense, paranormal activity & romance. The story covers quite a number of social issues as well and integrated these well into the story. The mystery provided an unpredictable twist that I never saw coming.

I did skip some of the narrative & dialogue and at some points the story felt a bit disjointed but still generally sn enjoyable read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unseen
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2015
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I liked this book. It has the hero, the sidekick, the damsel in distress, some good cops and just enough weird and spookiness to be interesting. Loved the concept of children hanging around expectant mothers waiting to be born. A good read, would recommend it.
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suraj kumar
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in India on October 4, 2015
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B. J. Fall
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant from start to finish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2013
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I purchased UNSEEN on my Kindle having read the brief description first. So glad I did. For me it was an outstanding read and will definitely read more of this author's books. The two storylines linked smoothly and perfectly together and I never lost the thread of what was happening. I found the names of the characters easy to remember unlike some other novels who use similar names for different characters and the reader can get lost in a who's who situation. It was hard to put this book down and I read into the early hours and didn't realise how long I had been reading. Never once did I feel like flicking the pages which sometimes happens if a story loses its Mojo.
If you like Paranormal you will love this. I am not saying very much about the storyline because I don't want to spoil it for other readers. Just read the description before you buy and that will be sufficient for you to make your own mind up whether it is for you or not.
This is one book I could read again given time.
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Janet Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, a real page turner
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2014
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Great story, a real page turner. The writing style is very enjoyable and I would read other books by this author.
I recommend this book to readers of all ages. Fantastic mystery keeps you reading and guessing the whole way through.
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Dlg36CF
4.0 out of 5 stars Good...but I felt like I was reading two stories instead of one
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2012
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I really loved the idea of this book. A child goes missing at the same time his Uncle starts to see 'dead' children. The premise of this was quite a new one to me, so based on that and the reviews I bought and read the book straight away.

I can't say the book wasn't good, in fact it was actually really good and kept me gripped until the end. My only issue and I think what let the book down for me, was that there seemed to be two storylines going on that had a very fragile link to each other. One about a child abducted by a serial killer and the other about a guy who sees 'dead' children.

I would recommend this book, but just with a slight warning that the blurb doesn't necessarily prepare you for the content.
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