In a time when evangelical christian fiction is coming of age, this book is a disappointment. Ted dekker has made a name for himself amongst fantasy readers. After selling his business, he began writing fulltime. You learn a lot about the treatment of women in the saudi culture abysmal and the muslim belief system. Reprint of blink blink of an eye 97815999537 by ted dekker.
Seth is a certified genius with a head full of numbers, a life full of baggage, and an attitude born on the waves of. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Pdf blink book by ted dekker free download 400 pages. I know there was a movie based on ted dekkers book blink of an eye supposed to have come out like 2 years ago. The original book, blink, by ted dekker is excellent. An american graduate student discovers an astonishing spiritual gift. All though not his best book, but still the plot and characters make it a book that can stand on its own. I had a hard time putting it down at night to get enough sleep for work the next day. Its a great story and has some strangesupernatural elements, but its fairly easy to follow. It would be reissued as blink of an eye in november 2007. It seems the same is generally true when an author of novels tries his hand at nonfiction.
Mystery, thriller, and fantasy novels are the specialties of ted dekker, author of more than twenty new york times bestsellers. Blink book by ted dekker half price books marketplace. Blink of an eye by ted dekker was definitely a different read than some of the other books i have read by dekker the bride collector and bonemans daughters, for example but this novel did not disappoint me. I started with the circle of black, red and white and then blink. The striking prayer test in the desert is watered down. Christian, action, thriller, adventure the future changes in the blink of an eyeor does it. Dekker was born to missionaries and grew up among cannibals of indonesia, and his unique upbringing gives him a peculiar perspective outside the norm, and allows him the freedom to share provocative insights outside the box. Okay, now lets move on to how to start reading ted dekker books. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Best book i ever read feb 19, 2010 by mandiekf blink by ted dekker has been the best book ive ever read for years. Black audiobook ted dekker audiobook circle series book 1 krystal robichaud. This was a great book, and rob lamont did a fantastic job reading. Miriam is a saudi princess promised to another, a pawn in a political struggle that could shift the balance of power in the middle east.
Blink is a 2003 novel by christian author ted dekker. Ted dekker became a published author in january 2003 with the thriller novel blink. Nyt bestselling author ted dekker has sold millions of thrillers worldwide. Ted dekker is one of the best novelist in the world, he is hardworking and talented at what he does. Blink of an eye the future changes in the blink of an eye. Written by ted dekker, audiobook narrated by tim gregory. The main characters of this christian fiction, fiction story are.
He was born in the jungles of indonesia to missionary parents, and his upbringing as a stranger in a fascinating and sometimes frightening culture fueled his imagination. Ted dekker born october 24, 1962 is an american author of mystery, thriller, and fantasy novels including thr3e, obsessed, and the circle series contents 1 biography. Below is a list of ted dekkers books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronological order. Set in back roads america and the middle easts shifting political sands, dekkers romantic thriller will keep you wideeyed to the end.
Similarly, when a musician tries her hand at acting the results are usually painful. Apr 10, 2010 i know there was a movie based on ted dekker s book blink of an eye supposed to have come out like 2 years ago. Ted dekker is the awardwinning and new york times bestselling author of more than forty novels, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide. Ted dekker is a modern day writer who brings the characters of miriam and seth to life is his adventurous book, blink. Seth, a certified genius, and miriam, a saudi princess, find themselves thrown together as fugitives in a highstakes chase across southern california. I am a late comer to his books i was curious after doing a study with his book the forgotten way. Dekker is a new york times bestselling author and his novels have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 400 pages and is available in paperback format. This book gives you a good introduction to ted dekkers style. Ted dekker has aways had an original twist on things including this story where he creates a surfer, seth, that has the highest iq ever. This book is a updated rerelease of blink which was originally published a few years ago this was my first ted dekker book that i have read. This book was actually different that what i thought was going to happen.
Blink is set in the modernday united states and in the middle east, and features a christian fiction. Seth, a certified genius, and miriam, a saudi princess, find themselves thrown together as fugitives in a highstakes chase across southern. Seth is a certified genius with a head full of numbers, a life full of baggage, and an attitude born on the waves of the pacific. Seth is a brilliant young man who attends berkeley.
In the mind of new york times bestselling author ted dekker. How to read ted dekkers books i go to seek a great perhaps. Ive read this book 2 or 3 times, whether youve read any of ted dekkers books before or not, this one is worth picking up. Seth, a certified genius, and miriam, a saudi princess, find themselves. Cultures collide when they find themselves thrown together as. With our online resources, you can find blink by ted dekker or just about any type of ebooks, for any type of product. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Set in back roads america and the middle easts shifting political sands, dekker s romantic thriller will keep you wideeyed to the end. It follows two main characters from a 3rd person perspective. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Oct 15, 2016 black audiobook ted dekker audiobook circle series book 1 krystal robichaud. The son of missionaries, dekker was born in 1962 in netherlands new guinea now part of indonesia and sent away to a multicultural school when he was six. Originally involved in various entrepreneurial pursuits, dekker began pursuing a career as a novelist in the early nineties. It was rereleased in november 2007 under the title blink of an eye, featuring new content and a more.
From the first few pages until the conclusion seth is an awesome character. The book i readlistend to last was digital fortress by dan brown, which totally sucked. Jan 01, 2002 ted dekker s blink is a rollercoaster of a book. Dekker is an emerging powerhouse among fiction writers. Dec 28, 2015 okay, now lets move on to how to start reading ted dekker books. So it was with some trepidation that i opened the slumber of christianity, a book written by ted dekker, an author known for his heartpounding thrillers. Love, love, love ted dekkers books and blink does not disappoint. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blink of an eye. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. So it was with some trepidation that i opened the slumber of christianity, a book written by ted dekker, an.
Leech ii, christian retailing, ted dekker is the most exciting writer ive read in a very long time. A saudi arabian princess flees a terrifying forced marriage. Ted dekker is a new york times bestselling author of more than forty novels. Ted dekker is know for his suspense filled novels that will leave you glued to the book,the characters are crafted in a way that you will never forget them. Blink was rereleased as blink of an eye, but its the same book. Ted dekker has written over thirty novels, which have sold more than 10 million copies. That book was contrived and predictable whereas dekker kept thr3e fresh and suspensful and unpredictable. Gone is the clear contrast between islam and christianity. He is known for thrillers that combine adrenalinelaced plots with incredible confrontations between good and evil. Ted dekker is a new york times bestselling author of more than thirty novels with a total of more than 10 million books in print. The princess is running away from an arranged marriage and those putting the marriage together have alterior motives. Blink of an eye by ted dekker book read online scribd. The editedformovie version, blink of an eye, which this audio cd is from, removes the heart of the book, in my opinion. When the two meet, their futureand the worldswill change.
The two main characters are certainly very different than each other, one a princess and the other a genius american college student. Read blink of an eye by ted dekker for free with a 30 day free trial. Jul 01, 2008 blink of an eye ebook written by ted dekker. He is best known for stories which could be broadly described as suspense thrillers with major twists and unforgettable characters, though he has also made a name for himself among fantasy fans. Blink by ted dekker is a great book about a very smart man seth who meets an arab princess miriam. Black audiobook ted dekker audiobook circle series book 1. Blink by ted dekker book cover, description, publication history. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Well, i have read house, his collaboration with frank peretti, but this is the first full dekker book that i chose to pickup.
Jan 01, 2003 blink by ted dekker is a great book about a very smart man seth who meets an arab princess miriam. You will be glad to know that right now blink by ted dekker pdf is available on our online library. My parents bought me teds three latest books for christmas that year. It was rereleased in november 2007 under the title blink of an eye, featuring new content and a more expedient storyline. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2002, and was written by ted dekker. Blink of an eye by ted dekker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ted dekker books list of books by author ted dekker. It is a thriller that will keep the reader interested until the end.
Acclaim for ted dekkers novels ted dekker has been here for years, but hes finally arrived. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Dekker was born on 24th october 1962 to parents john dekker and helen dekker. His main hero and heroine are eminently likable, and you cheer for them throughout the book. Miriam is a saudi princess promised to another, a pawn in a political.