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Read moreFeathered Quill
'Eye of the Moon' is an absolutely amazing novel set in 1977 in a small town in New York State. This first book by author Ivan Obolensky is full of wonderful and quirky characters, very descriptive writing, and lots of twists and turns. Given that there is so much going on at every moment, it is very impressive that the novel is so perfectly woven together. This is a must-read for anyone out there who loves a great mystery with an exciting and complex plot.
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Feathered Quill
Dark of the Earth, the third book in the Eye of the Moon series by Ivan Obolensky, is an amazing (as always) novel and an excellent continuation to this riveting series. The boys are back along with all of our favorite characters and some new ones who, while they are not ones that we will love, definitely make the story more interesting. As Dark of the Earth opens, one of our favorite boys, Johnny, has had a terrible accident and is in the hospital in a coma. Unsure as to whether or not...
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Midwest Book Review
Dark of the Earth is a psychological mystery that deftly blends reality and the occult, and is replete with more unexpected plot twists and turns than a Texas tornado -- all leading to a surprising and memorable conclusion. A fun read from cover to cover for readers with an interest in metaphysical, supernatural, and visionary novels, Dark of the Earth is especially recommended for community library collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that Dark of the Earth is also...
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Jane Ubell-Meyer/Bedside Reading
Ivan Obolensky's third novel, Dark of the Earth, is a riveting page-turner that is beautifully woven and crafted. It captured my imagination from the very beginning. The first two books, Eye of the Moon and Shadow of the Son, set the stage for an enthralling narrative that has now reached new heights with this third installment. Dark of the Earth takes readers on a turbulent ride of emotions, interweaving multiple interconnected tales that keep you on the edge of your seat. From the...
Dark of the Earth
Midwest Book Review
A deftly crafted and simply riveting gothic mystery by a master of the genre, Ivan Obolensky's 'Eye of the Moon' is especially and unreservedly recommended for community library Mystery/Suspense collections
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Reader Reviews
Read moreJennifer Nguyen
Obolensky shows us a highly entertaining view of high society family dynamics where female characters possess wealth and power, and where secrets of the past are revealed. At times witty, sexy, and immensely unpredictable, this novel will keep you on your toes and turning pages!
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Kurtwood Smith
What a great time I had reading Ivan Obolensky's 'Eye of the Moon'! Full of wonderfully fresh characters, it's a story full of stories that become interwoven as the novel unfolds. Looming over the book and all the characters is the fabulous estate of Rhinebeck, part Gothic castle, part 'Downton Abbey' and part upstate New York country home. The estate holds many secrets, mysteries, and the hearts of all who have lived there or hope to. But it's the characters that we take with us and hope to see again. Finely drawn, unique and complex, these are less characters in a book and more people we come to know better as we spend time with them.
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Dr. Bruce Newlin
Ivan Obolensky has whipped up a storyline in 'Eye of the Moon' that twists and turns the characters in a storm of a journey. We readers are allowed to sit in the eye of that storm quietly peeking into a captivating world few of us have walked through before. In any arena, relationships are the critical factor. The relationship you develop with another individual or group of individuals drives how you exist in this world. Why do you like/respect someone and how does that determine how you interact with them, trust them and are willing to be a part of their world?
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Donald Zilkha
'Eye of the Moon' has potions, spells, myths, legends, white- and black-tie dinners, rare wines, and especially intrigue, and lots of it. Ivan Obolensky takes you into a world that existed in the US and Europe in the not so distant past. This was a time when everybody of consequence knew each other and vast wealth was concentrated in the hands of a small group of established families who prized discretion, their reputations, and traditions. Nonetheless, they conducted themselves in ways that belied those intentions. Take a ringside seat and watch the action unfold.
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Vanessa Richardson
Obolensky has woven a fascinating and enchanting web with his novel 'Eye of the Moon'. An intellectual rollercoaster ride, it took me to another place in time, and is a breath of fresh air in today's world where we sometimes forget the art of conversation and the importance of forgiveness and love. It has something for everyone, and I will certainly be reading it again and again to catch the subtle nuances, and relive the surprises that come throughout the story!
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