A Message from Katherine Neville's Cousin

On February 26, 1998 I got an e-mail message from Katherine Neville's cousin Patricia Amador (Lamador@aol.com). She said I could put some of her comments on my site, so here they are:

"I read various kinds of material and have several favorite authors, in addition to Katherine. Some being Patricia Cornwell, John Grisham, Robin Cook, Robert James Waller, Larry McMurtry, etc. My additional reading interests are quite varied, 20th Century History as well as Russian History, Sciences such as Meteorology, Oceanography, and Physical Geography, and anything on Finance and/or Healthcare. I've just finished reading the "Horse Whisperer" by Nicholas Evans, and will start "Siberian Lights" by Robin White when I finish "The MAGIC CIRCLE".

"I should tell you that I first heard of Katherine's writing ability from our uncle. He told me about her first novel, "The Eight" and I purchased and read it immediately. I have since used "The Eight", in paperback, as a gift for many friends and family members. Reading broadens ones mind and can take them to far off places. (Katherine's books certainly have a way of doing just that). Believe me, a lovely basket with a bottle of wine, a block of specialty, gift-wrapped cheese and "The Eight" makes a wonderful gift.

"As you can see, I was hooked once I read "The Eight", and I waited in anticipation for the second book, "A Calculated Risk". Katherine's skill as a writer is unique. The books are full of intrigue, historical fiction, and a certain kind of mystery that weaves back and forth, through different centuries or time periods. Then she brings it all together for a fascinating and interesting climax.

"I had checked with the bookstores often to know when and what the next novel would be. I knew she was researching something about the period between the first and second World Wars. I happened to be on the Internet January 31st, checking Barnes and Noble for Katherine Neville books and found "The Magic Circle" was coming out. I purchased it while on a trip to Dallas February 8th. I just started it Sunday the 22nd, the day I found your Home Page, and haven't finished it. (I will within the next day or so.) Like the others, it's obvious Katherine has done her homework. It's well researched and well written. Her skill shows through once again.

"I also wanted to mention that the jacket design of "The Magic Circle" is exquisite. In my opinion, it far surpasses the other covers. I do like Katherine's new picture in the back cover as well."

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