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Their backgrounds and their proximity to each other made for close friendships all throughout their lives.? But the one experience which binds them together is the simultaneous horror of a nightmare, which happens to four of the five.? This same dream haunts them for years, widening and deepening as time goes on.? The fifth friend is the voice of reason, the logical help they all need, to keep their sanity.? When a mysterious man approaches them with an offer to make sense of the nightmares, which no one but the five knew about, he is avoided at first. ??But when things get out of hand for the friends, he is allowed to come into their lives and guide them into a realm none of them had expected.<br /><br /> When I first started this book, I told myself I would simply devote an hour a day to reading it, but soon found myself carrying it everywhere.? It isn't a long read, but every page is a gem.? The character development, their alliances with each other, and the backstory are seamless.? Reading this book is well worth every minute I spent, even the hour or so I stayed up past my bedtime to see the story unfold.? I am now going to go read Book 2.? I am sure it will not disappoint.? Magnificent job, Ms. Millmore!!<br /><br /> 5 stars, only because I can't give it ten.<br /><br /> complimentary book given for a free review. 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But this book, THE FOUR, number one in THE BEGINNING series sounded intriguing so, I sharpened my fangs and began reading.<br /><br /> The subtitle refers to four young people--carriers of the recessive gene that will someday turn them into vampires or werewolves. By happenstance, they all meet as children and grow into adulthood together. Then, one by one, they begin to feel the glitch. Each one experiences troubling and foreboding dreams--the same dreams.<br /><br /> Thrown for a loop by these inexplicable and similar dreams, they soon learn their future when contacted by their "watcher," Charlie, a vampire himself employed by "The Consortium" or our version of the governing body of vampire and werewolf elders, who explains in fascinating detail, their family histories, inherited characteristics, and what they can expect in the future.<br /><br /> Ms. Millmore does a fine job presenting the historical background of her take on vampires and werewolves. Everything sounds interesting and plausible--in a Shock Theater sort of way. And who doesn't enjoy a really good, scary legend or two spanning the ages and continents?<br /><br /> With Charlie's history lesson, comes the hook to these characters. We will all like them because they're members of the benign group, led through immortality by The Consortium of vamps and werewolves who, over the centuries, have altered their way of life to peacefully coexist with their human neighbors. The monkey wrench thrown at THE FOUR is that for eternity, their lot in life is to monitor and combat "The Dark Ones"--the miscreants and destructive critters in the ranks of vampires and lycanthropes who give guys like Lugosi and Lon Cheney Jr. bad names.<br /><br /> The book ends with THE FOUR contemplating their future and how their lives will soon be forever altered.<br /> I liked it. Margaret Millmore's imagination far exceeds my own. I applaud her for building a solid foundation for future adventures of THE FOUR.<br /><br /> 4 stars<a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R3JVCV354R8XWJ/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1938961099&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=283155&store=books"><strong><span style="color:#004b91;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10.5pt;">In Anticipation.</span></strong></a><span style="color:#666666;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"> September 15, 2012 </span></div> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#666666;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">By</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A24CUH10PA3ZMX/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp"><span style="color:#004b91;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Steven Swem</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Format:Kindle Edition|</span><span style="color:#e47911;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Amazon Verified Purchase</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">The description is very good, caught MY attention. I was going to add it to my wish list, but changed my mind and got it. If the story is as good as the premise, this should be well worth the read. Will let you know when I am done.<br /> Now I am done.<br /> When I say I am a voracious reader, I mean just that. I get started on an intriguing book, I stay until its done. I started this today at 9am and finished it at 5pm. I found this story fast paced, which is great with me. The concept is fascinating, and the authors weaving of the legend into the story concept is excellent. I found myself getting attached to Clare and what was going to happen her. The story seemed to end too soon, and diffidently leaves you wanting more. If there is going to be a next book, I am certainly going to be looking out for it. I give it 4 stars because it seemed to short, but worth the read. </span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">4 stars</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R3ZHLXJ8GTFUG/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1938961099&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=283155&store=books"><strong><span style="color:#004b91;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10.5pt;">cant wait for volume 2!</span></strong></a><span style="color:#666666;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"> September 25, 2012 </span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#666666;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">By</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A19FVWH2FRYTEE/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp"><span style="color:#004b91;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Vladimir Arbuckle</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Format:Paperback</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">I really enjoyed this book, I just cant wait for the next volume. The author did a great job of developing the characters in volume 1, you can tell that the series is going to be awesome. I was drawn in by the artwork on the cover and then when I found that there were vampires and werewolves involved, I had to read it. The book was well written, I feel very invested in the characters so I really cant wait for the next one. It was a real easy read, blew through it in two days, and I am not even that big of a reader. </span></p> <p> <span style="margin-left:-5px;"><img alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" border="0" height="12" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" width="64" /></span><strong>My glimpse of vampire history </strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/RMA1SZ8CVPW8T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B008UYO0WC&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag">http://www.amazon.com/review/RMA1SZ8CVPW8T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B008UYO0WC&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag</a>=</p>