Today on Darkest Addictions, Dina Rae's The Last Degree Tour stops by for an excerpt! But first, a little about the book, followed by my review:
Format: Kindle Edition, 304 pages
Release Date: July 1st 2012
Publisher: DIP Publishing House
Synopsis:
Synopsis: The Last Degree is a fictionalized account of how Freemasons and other secret societies set up the world for takeover. Ancient writings foretell a ‘Shining One’ who emerges as the world’s prophet. A murder of a Most Worshipful mason resembles a secret oath. A cop gets too close to solving the crime. Paranoid preppers go underground, preparing for war.
Headlines such as the Norway massacre, meltdown of the European Union, unscrupulous media, animal die-offs, Middle Eastern unrest, and U.S. shrinking power make the plot relevant to present day. This book is an ode to Christians, Birthers, 2012ers, Truthers, preppers, and/or other conspiracy junkies who enjoy Dan Brown, Jesse Ventura, Brad Meltzer, Alex Jones, Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye.
Dina Rae's The Last Degree focuses on the conspiracy theories involving freemasonry, the end of days, and talks about the Illuminati and NWO. Unfortunately for me, I'm no fan of conspiracy theories and the like. I believe there's a line you do not cross, especially when you talk about religion, politics, and your overall beliefs. I really, really hate DNF'ing any book, but let's be honest, we cannot subject ourselves to literature that just doesn't call to us.
The writing style Dina Rae uses makes it easy for the reader to engage in the story, and envision this fictionaly realistic world easily. It's one of the things about the book I loved. Even though it's not a favorite topic of mine, I wasn't overly bored or irritated whilst reading. I did however want to slap around just about every character I ran across, save for the detectives. (Their ignorance was not amusing -.-)
Overall, aside from the above stated, and the constant POV change, the book's not bad, it just wasn't for me. I'd recommend this book to fans of conspiracies, realistic fiction readers, and those who love to walk the line between fiction and reality.
The writing style Dina Rae uses makes it easy for the reader to engage in the story, and envision this fictionaly realistic world easily. It's one of the things about the book I loved. Even though it's not a favorite topic of mine, I wasn't overly bored or irritated whilst reading. I did however want to slap around just about every character I ran across, save for the detectives. (Their ignorance was not amusing -.-)
Overall, aside from the above stated, and the constant POV change, the book's not bad, it just wasn't for me. I'd recommend this book to fans of conspiracies, realistic fiction readers, and those who love to walk the line between fiction and reality.
Excerpt
Dwight took off his crown, signifying he was no longer playing King Solomon.
“Sacrifice is expected for ones that you love. Do you love me?” Dwight shouted. Then bow down before me and offer praise!”
Everyone knelt and laid their head down to the floor, chanting 'Most Worshipful, Most Worshipful' several times before Dwight commanded them to get up. In a manic energetic state, Dwight vociferated, “Et vitam impendere vero!” All repeated, with the three new pledges joining in. Minutes later, he began to calm down. “To sacrifice life for truth - that is what we must always do! You must trust me as your Most Worshipful and sacrifice at my command! Are you prepared to do this?” All three pledges nodded.
Dwight pulled the content baby out of Arthur's arms and threw it high into the air. As the baby began to descend, Dwight took his sword and hacked through its neck.
“Sacrifice is expected for ones that you love. Do you love me?” Dwight shouted. Then bow down before me and offer praise!”
Everyone knelt and laid their head down to the floor, chanting 'Most Worshipful, Most Worshipful' several times before Dwight commanded them to get up. In a manic energetic state, Dwight vociferated, “Et vitam impendere vero!” All repeated, with the three new pledges joining in. Minutes later, he began to calm down. “To sacrifice life for truth - that is what we must always do! You must trust me as your Most Worshipful and sacrifice at my command! Are you prepared to do this?” All three pledges nodded.
Dwight pulled the content baby out of Arthur's arms and threw it high into the air. As the baby began to descend, Dwight took his sword and hacked through its neck.
Dina Rae is a new author here to stay. As a former teacher, she brings an academic element to her work. Her two novels, Halo of the Damned and The Last Degree, weave research and suspense throughout the plots. Her short story, Be Paranoid Be Prepared, is a prequel of sorts to The Last Degree, focusing on the James Martin character. Dina also freelances for various entertainment blogs.
Dina lives with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs outside of Chicago. She is a Christian, an avid tennis player, movie buff, and self-proclaimed expert on several conspiracy theories. When she is not writing, she is reading novels from her favorite authors Dan Brown, Anne Rice, Stephen King, Brad Thor, George R.R. Martin, and Preston & Childs
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