Mass Deception

By Hallema

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974690902
• ISBN13: 9780974690902
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Mahogany Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Looks are definitely deceiving

Yes, the cover of debut author Hallema's novel "Mass Deception" enticed me to get closer. The matador waves red and the bull charges head-on. The lovers on the front cover sizzled, draped in read, so I charged head-on into this book to join them. Hallema's ingenuity, wit and bodaciousness stared back at me from the very beginning. There was no deception in how adeptly the author delivered the storyline. So there would be no spoiler, the author told readers on page one that her protagonist had been surgicallly transformed from Tony to Toni. Immediately, she engaged us in contemplating wht manner of "mass deception" would be amiss with Toni T. Goodwin. Medical science may have carved and molded a new beginning, yet time could not be carved away, nor molded into non-existence. Toni moved from Tallahassee to Atlanta and subsequently started her new job as vice president of advertising for Carlton International. Her mother Linda Goodwin moved with her. They left behind more than Toni's secrets in Tallahassee. Linda was somewhat of a chameleon herself. The multiple first person viewpoints bode well to move the story along. The main characters were each so interesting, the level of suspense was maintained. giving voice to Toni's best friend since high school, Ms. Divine AKA Devon, provided credibility, riveting dialogue and drama. Ms. D was Toni's flamboyant confidante, coach and conscience. Toni's executive assistant Sean had his own secrets. She knew he was attractive, attentive and available. What Toni didn't know, the readers were told by Sean who shared that which he prayed his boss would not discover. While the downlow craze has some women pondering if a Ms. Divine is cavorting with their man, Hallema candidly and skillfully changed direction. Men, what would yu doi if you learned that the woman you coveted, caressed, seduced and possibly6 loved was once a "Tony"? Toni's best friend reminded her "how painful this lifestyle can be." yet, instead of poking fun at life's complexities and complications, Hallema hilariously and prayerfully let us have fun in the midst of them all. Perhaps upon fine-tuning the editing, "Mass Deception" will surface on screen. Certainly, her upcoming sequel, "True Intentions" will solidify and enlarge Hallema's medley of fans.

I can't wait for the sequel

This book is a trip. It is audacious. If you think you can't be fooled by a beautiful gender-bending woman (man?), then read Mass Deception. Like me, you will be waiting for the sequel!!

Spicy! Entertaining! A Great Read!!!!

This book was such a great read! I shocker from Page One!! This story about Toni T. was so unique and entertaining. I can't wait for the sequel!!!!!!!

THANK YOU!...THANK YOU!....THANK YOU!!!!!!

This book is no less than INCREDIBLE!..... I recently met the author while she was passing through the airport in Killeen, Texas!...She is a wonderful person.....Very down to earth.....and has a wonderful way of making you smile!....her personal traits are reflected in the way she took her time to develop the characters and bring to life a very different slant on issues of today. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every page! I must state that I am not an avid reader of novels.....and I became "hooked on phonics" as soon as I read this novel. I have since read about four other novels while patiently awaiting the sequel!.....Thanks for helping me to set a good example for my son....to READ....READ....READ!... Once I began reading...I didn't want to put it down....I read while on break at work......before going to sleep at night....and as soon as I awakened until I finished it!.....True to life....Funny.....and insightful into a world that is often thought of as taboo...... I can see the movie right now....with Chris Tucker from "Rush Hour" playing Toni's best friend Devon........LOL!.....once again May God continue to Bless and keep you!.....Your Number ONE fan in Killeen, Texas!.... Chris!

An Exciting Page-Turner!!!!

I have found myself hiding in the bathroom from my husband and son just so I could continue reading this awesome book. The characters are so real and imaginable and they seem like people we all know. I have a hard time putting the book down. The author did a great job with the plot lines and setting the scenes. Keep up the great work Hallema and I look forward to your next writing!!!!!!