The Other Extreme

by T.J. MacGregor

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786013222
• ISBN13: 9780786013227
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Pinnacle Books
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Truth is stranger than fiction????

This is the first book I have read by TJ MacGregor. Frankly, I don't believe in past-life, tarot cards, and astrology. I never read horoscopes becuase it completley goes against my beliefs. Inspite of my feelings on these topics, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were a lot of good surprises and twists. Kit Parrish of course sticks to her guns and I like that in her. She is also a very devoted mother. She also goes to any length to protect her client who is a murder suspect being held in custody. The story portrays The Florida Keys as a beautiful area. I give TJ MacGregor tons of credit for a job well done. I will recommend this book to even those like myself who have no part of mystical spiritism.

A Top-Notch Page Turner

T.J. MacGregor has given us another engaging thriller set on Tango Key, the charming island she created for her earlier Tango Key Mystery Series (published under the pen name, Alison Drake). The Other Extreme is a skillfully woven tale of lawyer Kit Parrish's difficulties with her sleepwalking son Ryan, and the mysterious connection between Ryan's nightmares and nocturnal forays, a recent murder, and the 10-year old unexplained disappearance of Kit's brother. The story is further enriched by the presence of Ryan's wonderful Golden Retriever, Oro, and the author's deft use of astrology, past life experiences, and psychic detecting. Highly recommended.

"Extremely" Good!

I've been reading T. J. MacGregor since before she was even published! This novel, like all of hers, is compelling and interesting, keeping you on your toes throughout. I liked THE OTHER EXTREME especially because I love the setting, Tango Key, an imaginary island in the Florida Keys created in some of her earlier books (written under the name Alison Drake). This book is full of suspense and intrigue, but more than that, it's full of personality. Kit Parrish and her son Ryan are easy to like people you would enjoy knowing in real life, something absolutely necessary in a good novel. Even though this is a murder mystery, the mystery is solved almost immediately producing a unique twist to grab the reader's attention so that we must keep reading to find out if the real killer is discovered or if the innocent party ends up convicted and jailed. The subplots are equally good and all the stories come together in the end like a well-made meal. You will finish this book without being hungry for anything else than another T. J. MacGregor novel. MacGregor's use of astrology and past life experiences is done well and with obvious knowledge. Many of her novels include this new age side to them which is now very popular, but MacGregor was ahead of her time, including it in her early novels nearly 20 years ago. This is a great book to take to read on the airplane, at the beach, while waiting for the dentist, during your lunch hour, heck, any time is a good time for THE OTHER EXTREME.

Eerie suspense

Defense attorney Kit Parrish has her hands full with her new case -- a young doctor charged with the murder on Tango Key, Florida, of his lover, actress Diane Jackson. As she goes about her job of searching for evidence and planning a defense, Kit's troubles are compounded by bizarre episodes of nightmares and sleepwalking experienced by her young son, Ryan. Worse, he's hearing a voice which he calls The Other, causing Kit to fear he needs either a psychiatrist or a neurosurgeon. Thank goodness for the faithful retriever who looks out for him. What a great dog!Although we know from the first chapter who the real killer is, the suspense mounts with each successive chapter as the killer covers his tracks and manipulates evidence, fully expecting the doctor to be convicted. And if Kit does her job too well, or troublesome witnesses turn up, why, he is not above killing again.The sub-plot concerning the 10-year-old disappearance of Kit's brother is as compelling as the murder case, and while the reader just knows there has to be a connection, the author deftly keeps you guessing until the penultimate moment. This murder mystery/legal thriller is shrouded in supernatural overtones which in less skillful hands might have been over the top, but it works here to create a walloping good tale.

Gut Wrenching and Tantalizing

T.J. MacGregor has packed this tale with believable characters, suspense, murder, a hunky hero and the greatest dog! She makes you want to help the young boy who is going through some very scary experiences. I kept gritting my teeth until he would get through it. He also has a neat little girl who is a friend, a very smart and brave friend. As usual her good men in the story are very very good (where are they in real life?) and her bad men are well...very believable. The dog Oro has characteristics of many dogs I have known. She is superb at creating animals. Anyway it is just the neatest book I have read in a long time. Reminded me of her earlier works and what hooked me in to believing she is the best female mystery writer of our time. Stand up and take a bow!