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 Review of "Imperceptible DANGER" by Cheri Jan 25, 2005
By Cheri Crystal
In D. C. Elmore's "Imperceptible DANGER," we meet world-renowned photographer Tristin Dobbs who thinks nothing of taking risks in her professional life; she even photographs sharks at close range. The thirty-three year old is adept at surviving in the wild and taking on dangerous assignments to further her career, but when it comes to matters of the heart, Tristin is much more cautious. She is attractive to both men and women and according to those who know her; she could have her pick of dates. If that's true, then why is she single?
Tristin's sister Lauren is the owner of the "Wilderness Escape," which sponsor organized guided camping trips. Out of the goodness of her heart, Tristin agrees to go on the fourteen-day excursion to take professional photographs for Lauren's next brochure. She could think of better ways to spend her vacation than with a bunch of city girls "who think spending a couple weeks in the woods is going to miraculously change their lives forever..." (p. 2-3) until she meets the lovely lawyer Danielle Eason.
Danielle is breathtaking, "...her eyes sparkling with unparalleled beauty." (p. 11) A novice camper with perhaps other things on her mind than back packing, Danielle has brought a suitcase along for a hiking adventure. Tristin, the more experienced camper, decides to help Danielle and is immediately taken with the girl's radiance. She allows Danielle to share her backpack and sleeping bag. They become instant friends and partners for the remainder of the trip. Tristin falls in love with the beautiful secretive stranger thus beginning a tempestuous affair.
During the cookouts, camping, and hiking, Elmore introduces and develops each character using dialogue that is lively and believable. The setting is adequately described, "The rays of sunlight that managed to weave their way through the thick greenery created a kaleidoscope effect on the forest floor." (p. 56), as the campers explore, get to know one another, and the reader learns about them. The lead tour guide, Kate Kirkland, an earth mother type, acts as a mentor and protector of all the girls, especially, Tristin. It is fun meeting all the girls and sharing their adventure. All is well until accidents begin to happen and Tristin suspects someone is sabotaging their campsite-but who is doing it and why?
D. C. Elmore throws in lots of plot twists to keep you guessing along with humor, drama, and sex to keep you engrossed in this romance/action/adventure novel. I laughed out loud when, "[Tristin] had managed to alleviate the puffiness earlier in the morning thanks to the twenty-minute treatment of a makeshift ice pack using ice cubes, a washcloth, and duct tape."(p. 2) Whoever heard of using duct tape as part of a beauty regimen? I like the poetic way Elmore describes her character's emotions as in, "Tristin felt as if her heart had turned into a hummingbird beating its wings as it swooped in to smell the sweet scent of a flower high upon a mountainside." (p. 9)
"Imperceptible DANGER" is D. C. Elmore's first published work and is a wonderful beginning to a promising career. Elmore is currently working on several projects including a screenplay, a children's story called "The Adventures of Radius and Chukka," and other novels. "Unconditional," a love story, is coming out in March 2005 and "Malicious Intentions," a murder mystery, is coming out in June 2005. I highly recommend this new author and feel "Imperceptible DANGER," a five star novel, is the first of many titles we can expect and enjoy by D. C. Elmore.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Survived Lion Attack but Can You Survive Love? Feb 12, 2007
By C. Mahoney
I really loved this book! The characters are very real and enjoyable. The plot is well written and moves along nicely. I read this book in one afternoon. I couldn't put it down until I was finished. Love is tough in the great outdoors but, if you find your soulmate it might just be worth it! Getting the two main characters (Tristin and Danielle) to believe just that may be harder than it sounds! Tristin has old scars and Danielle has her own demons to fight. Can they battle them and win eachother's hearts or will their battles be to large to overcome? Dc keeps you going until the end of the book...you just never know whats waiting for you in the woods of 'Wilderness Escape'. This book is an emotion packed adventure that delivers. Imperceptible Danger is a great book and a very enjoyable, easy read. DC has a talent for creating great characters and a good story that flows well all the way through! You will not be disappointed in this one! I will keep this book in my collection to read again and I look forward to reading more from this great writer!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
An Enjoyable Read Jan 05, 2007
By Creative Thinker
"isshinryu sensei"
I have to say that Imperceptible DANGER has everything that makes this a five-star novel. The reader is immediately immersed in D.C.'s amazing character development, well-crafted storyline, and page-turning suspense. One of my favorite scenes is the rope bridge which hasn't been done as effectively in any other novel that I have read. All the love scenes are tastefully written and I'm looking forward to reading the other two novels published by this author so far, Malicious Intentions and A Season of Change. A brief synopsis is below.
World-renowned photographer, Tristin Dobbs, pitches in to help her sister's new business venture get off the ground and finds herself on a two-week camping trip with a group of city girls. She's partnered up with Danielle Eason who has never been further than her backyard when it comes to the great outdoors, but that seems to be the standard for the rest of the group as well. As days pass by though, Tristin finds that her feelings for Danielle are intensifying and so are the dangers that they keep encountering. Are these dangerous encounters a coincidence? Does someone have it out for Danielle? Or is someone in the group trying to sabotage Tristin's sister's business? Time is running out. Will Tristin be able to save the woman she loves or will Danielle fall victim to the imperceptible danger that lies ahead?
This novel will leave the reader wanting more!
9 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Imperceptibly great! Apr 18, 2005
By wildcats96
I couldn't put this book down until I finished it! D.C.'s writing style and colorful descriptions paint the most vivid setting in one's mind - I felt like I was there with the characters. D.C. also takes the time to develop the charactes so well that you feel as if you know them yourself. For her first book, D.C. leaves me waiting on pins and needles for her next book. Check out her website at dcelmore.com to see what's up and coming!
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Time Waste Too May 03, 2008
By L. MARTINI
"chestnuttreasures"
I am afraid I have to agree with Time Wasted. If you want a overview of the story you can check out C. Rosenberg. Although this is DC ELmore's first attempt, I would be hard pressed to purchase another book by this author.
Trisitn one of the main characters is a world renowned photographer, doing her sister a favor by taking pictures of a wilderness trip. Her sister owns the outfit and asks Tristin to take pictures for a brochure.
Within the first few pages Trisitn is hopelessly in love with Danielle, who swings from treating Trisitn like her friend, best friend, lover, sex only encounter, to jealous lover and back again. I needed a score card to keep track. Danielle changed her feelings toward Tristin as ofter as you turn the page. I too stopped reading the book midway. I have never done that before. I didn't even care who was causing the "Imperceptible Danger".
I also found the dialogue poorly written. If you've read Lake, Radclyffe, Miller, Hill then you have read 5 star quality dialogue. I give the dialogue in this book a 2 star.
Sorry
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