Expired

By Evie Rhodes

A novel of profound loss from award-winning gospel songwriter Evie Rhodes. A single mother fights to protect her family from danger on the city streets. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758208715
• ISBN13: 9780758208712
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Rhodes Enterprises
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 1.3" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

Supernatural writer with strong spiritual meaning.....

This book was so good. I was able to listen to this book by audio, which made even more exciting to read. I believe an unsaved person can receive Christ after reading this book. It was that powerful. I would like to thank God and ask him to continue blessing Evie Rhodes in her writing. This book has a powerful message if you really listen to the words and apply them to your heart. I'm praying for you Evie Rhodes. I already own your book called "Criss Cross" and I'm planning on purchasing your next book, Out "A" Order.

Fast-Paced Easy Read

This is a fast-paced thriller that's great to curl up with late at night. The characters are gritty and real and the setting in Harlem is dramatic & mysterious. There are some real surprises and characters are not what they appear to be from the onset. If a thriller is your thing (with twists and surprising revelations), then pick up Expired.

Fresh Voice in Speculative Fiction

Evie Rhodes is a new fresh voice in Speculative Fiction. Her debut Novel "Expired" has all attributes of a classic novel, and omniscient point of view, well-developed characters and a suspenseful plot. Set in Harlem, the story unfolds all of the sounds, smells and sights of the city. The reader quickly meets our heroine Tracey Burlingame, who faced with a spiritual battle leads the reader on an explosive journey Evie Rhodes has skillfully demonstrated her ability to survive and standout in a crowed world of literary fiction. - Pamela Walker-Williams, PageTurner.net

Discovering what's really there...

Newcomer Evie Rhodes has quickly established herself in the literary arena with her debut title EXPIRED. Known as an award-winning songwriter and music video scriptwriter, her foray into the literary world is sure to bring her to top levels of the media because of the genre in which it is written. Though a few horrific events occur, it's not necessarily horror, nor is it the typical contemporary fiction book. She has presented readers with a new type of read...a supernatural/psychological thriller that not only entertains, but evokes deep thought on living, life, and the good in each of us. Tracie Burlingame is known around her Harlem neighborhood, mainly because of her successful beauty salon which caters to wealthy women across the city. Though she's a single mother, she has crawled to the top of the social ladder and established herself as an entrepreneur; sometimes at the expense of her four sons. With her main focus on acquiring money and more success, she's hard-nosed, self-centered, and a bit uncaring in her dealings with others. However, when two of her sons are killed, it soon becomes obvious that a serial killer is on the prowl and he has it out for Tracie and her offspring. The killer, who isn't working alone, is on a deadly mission to milk the African-American community of Harlem of its history, heritage and hope for the future. Not only are Tracie's remaining sons at risk, but others are being singled out as well--those with extraordinary skills. The scariest part of all this is that there is a master plan in the works and the supernatural forces revolving around Harlem are set on exacting chaos. The book is a terrifying, yet thrilling read which teaches that with just a little faith, unspeakable actions can take place. It strongly showcases a mother's struggle with herself and her demons, the injustices the street can bring, and the consequences of not doing right. Additionally, the reader is presented with the softer side of Tracie, in which her love for her children and her self-inspection assists in alerting her of the evil around her. Occasionally, there are books which arrive in the mail that I instantly know I have to read, no matter what. EXPIRED was such a book because of not only the uniqueness of the storyline, but also because it is the author's very first title. I simply love anticipating the release of the work of a new author and was thoroughly satisfied with EXPIRED. The messages embedded in the pages speak volumes on life and cherishing those people and gifts one is blessed with. (RAW Rating: 4.5) Reviewed by Tee C. Royal of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

Your faith will not fail

Expired Author: Evie Rhodes Publisher: Kensington Publishing ISBN#: 0758208707 Month Published: February 2005 Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed by: Camellia M. Johnson Evie Rhodes first debut book "Expired" makes a loud statement of how important our faith in God is in our lives. Not only our lives but our family and friends. Expired is a journey. It's adventurous journey into the unseen world. At times the scenes were so captivating that I felt I was in the same room. Evie captures all the emotions involved with life, death and the supernatural. Tracie Burlingame is the woman we all want to achieve to be. Her business is flourishing and all but one of her sons is doing extremely well until her faith or lack thereof is tested. Souljah Boy is the divine friend of the family who proves to be the intercessory covering the family needed when attacked. Even though Tracie's boys, Dre, Michael, Randi and Rashod didn't have a strong background in Christianity, Dre knew to call on the name of Jesus. And when you're in trouble the name of Jesus will calm and correct your situations and circumstances. Expired is an overwhelming storyline that brings fear, pain, anger, grief, comfort and faith to the readers. The insight that we need to pay attention to our faith, friends and associations is key as you read Tracie's life unravel in Expired. It's a shocking page-turner. By Camellia M. Johnson www.camelliajohnson.com