Three

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Thr3e - Rated
This was my first Ted Dekker book. The story sounded interesting but I wasn't sure what to expect from a "Christian" suspense novel. It turned out out be pretty good. It has religious elements but they don't distract from the story (except perhaps from one somewhat cheesy scene towards the end), which is is interesting from start to througout. The back story, about Kevin's childhood and his family is revealed in small doses, avoiding lengthy flashback sequences. Although marketed as "Christian", "Three" is a suspense novel that should appeal to the general market as well.

Best book I ever read - Rated
An amazing book, soon as you pick it up you can't put it down. Dekker creates an intense story that you can't help getting drawn into. I've never read a book like this before where I just can't wait to pick it back up. I even took it to work to read on my lunch break.

From what I've heard the movie is terrible, so if you're thinking of watching it, read this first. Other wise it will ruin everything. If you like books that are fast paced and exciting with twists and turns through out then you'll love this. Amazing. The best book I've ever read!

This is good. - Rated
This is good. Very good. Ted Dekker is a good author. Its a twisting thriller with great characters and a decent (if unoriginal) central idea. I enjoyed it immensely and can easily imagine it as a film.

update: using an uncanny knack to predict the future, this book has indeed been made into a film. I haven't seen it, so i can't really comment, but it is a straight to dvd movie, which doesn't usually bode well.

interesting - Rated
" Imagine answering your cell phone to a mysterious voice that gives you three minutes to confess your sin. If you don't, he'll blow the car you're driving. So begins a nightmare that grows with progressively higher stakes. There's another phone call, another riddle, another three minutes to confess your sin. The cycle will not stop until the world discovers the secret of your sin. You have one huge problem: you don't have a clue what that sin is. Thr3e is a psychological thriller that tarts full-tilt and keeps the reader off balance until the very last suspense-filled page."

I thought the book three was definately an interesting book with a good twist at the end. However, after reading Black, Red and White, I guess I was expecting more from this one. I found there was lots of action, but the descriptions that followed the actions were too long making the book rather slow going.

If you like Frank Peretti, you'll absolutely love Ted Dekker's writings.