Revenge Gifts

By Cindy Cruciger

Book Overview

Making a living by coming up with ingenious ways for people to seek revenge through her online site, RevengeGifts.com, Tara finds herself attracted to her new neighbor, Howard, despite the bizarre... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765352257
• ISBN13: 9780765352255
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Tor Books
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

This is a keeper and I can't wait for more...

I loved this book and was stunned to discover that it was a debut; I had assumed that it was from a seasoned author that I had somehow overlooked. It is written in the first person, and in my opinion that style contributes to the success of this book. Tara Cole lives in the Florida Keys, which she tries to convince us is not the paradise we all believe it to be (probably to keep us from going there). Even better she has a boss from hell and does what each one of us wishes that we could do - she gets revenge. And best of all, she starts a business providing revenge gifts for others, so she no longer has to toil for anyone else. I only had to read a few pages to decide that I wanted to be Tara Cole. Despite a great idea for a story and really interesting characters, this book could have fallen flat if not for the excellent writing. Tara is sharp witted and the dialog (internal & external) is the same. I am glad that my local bookstore decided to prominently display this book because I am not sure that I would have otherwise found it. I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to future offerings from this author - although I would not be surprised if they were published in trade size as "chick lit".

Awesome, weird, funny, wacky, addictive

I couldn't put this book down, I read it twice and loved it both times. This book was funny, weird, wacky, and addictive. I can't wait for the next title by Ms. Cruciger. If you run out of things to read as quickly as I do then you'll enjoy this book, if you don't buy another book all year long this is worth the money...it's not like anything else you've ever read!!

Unbelievably Good!

I have to say, I was a bit amazed at just how GOOD this book turned out to be. There was a little bit of everything; romance, friendship, mystery, murder, humor, mayhem and, of course, revenge. Tara's character appeals to the "mischevious" side in all of us, while maintaining a certain innocence and naivity where we don't feel the least bit guilty to love her. I don't often laugh out loud while reading, however I lost count as to how many that happened during the course of the book. The read also did not last long; I finished in one day-- I just couldn't wait to see what kind of "karma" was coming Tara's way. You will fall in love with each character; Howard also had a few surprises up his sleeve. I am defenitley looking forward to the sequel! Cindy Cruciger has a very unique way of writing and capturing the attention of her audience. I am looking forward to MANY more of her writings.

Do NOT miss this one! Enough said.

Rumor has it that the people who actually choose to live on the Florida Keys are strange. Some are experts in scuba diving [...]. Some are experts in shark repelling suits (chain mail). But Tara Cole is an expert in revenge. [...] People all over the nation must love getting revenge on others, because Tara's business is booming. Tara is even considering accepting Howard Payne's (A.K.A. Muffin) business proposal. Revenge Gifts also gets more than its share of hate mail. Too bad Tara does not have time to read them. She is busy keeping her home's food poltergeist from throwing too many eggs around in the kitchen and her Uncle Lester's ghost from shooing away guests or turning on ALL the lights when she is trying to sleep. But now someone has put a curse on her. Gris-gris bags, a black cat, a black rooster, even a black goat are showing up. Each is followed by bad events. A voodoo gauntlet has been stuck in the sand and Tara must accept the challenge before she ends up dead. ***** This is one of the most amusing novels I have read this year! Tara has a most unique outlook on life that almost convinced me to join her for a walk on the dark side! This modern contemporary romance adds just enough of the paranormal element to make the characters' lives interesting to those of us forced to live in reality. "Revenge Gifts" will win awards, mark my words. Highly recommended! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Hysterically funny with great twists

If making people laugh brings good karma, then Cindy Cruciger is set for life. I loved this book with its quick, sometimes twisted humor and unbelievabley unique characters and plot. This has to be one of the most original, wildly funny books that I've read in years.