The Heir Apparent
Viewing comments for Chapter 29 "Time For The Truth"A family learns their father is a serial killer
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Comment from InterestingRon
Hi Smurphy
You know, when I was reading this I was reminded of those old Crime Magazines that my mom loved to read. They had real cases, complete with photographs, but were written in story form.
Your story is becoming so real it reads like the retelling of a true account.
Ron
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2012
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Hi Smurphy
You know, when I was reading this I was reminded of those old Crime Magazines that my mom loved to read. They had real cases, complete with photographs, but were written in story form.
Your story is becoming so real it reads like the retelling of a true account.
Ron
Comment Written 15-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2012
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I am so pleased you lie the way I am writing this.
Comment from Cranial Thinker
Yeah!!!! I can finally award you for your outstanding ability to write such an absolute spine tingling story that
I for one am enjoying to the full; This was a most intriging
chapter causing my mind to desire to see into the future of
the events about to unfold in the arena of the very public
hungry eyes of everyone concerned,victims directly and those
that where drug into it by being a member of the acused family....So very well written my friend....Cranial Thinker
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2012
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Yeah!!!! I can finally award you for your outstanding ability to write such an absolute spine tingling story that
I for one am enjoying to the full; This was a most intriging
chapter causing my mind to desire to see into the future of
the events about to unfold in the arena of the very public
hungry eyes of everyone concerned,victims directly and those
that where drug into it by being a member of the acused family....So very well written my friend....Cranial Thinker
Comment Written 15-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2012
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Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments. You opinion means so much to me. The 6 stars is just icing on the cake, but sincerely appreciated.
Comment from RebelRose
Wow, that can be confusing. I had to go back over the series of events to remind myself how his sister could be his mother. This is really getting deep and very interesting.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Wow, that can be confusing. I had to go back over the series of events to remind myself how his sister could be his mother. This is really getting deep and very interesting.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I'm lucky, I have a cheat sheet to keep it all straight.
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Hi Valerie:)
The story is moving foreward very nicely. James is caught in a mental hell, but he understands there are certain steps he must take to help his family and himself. he is the only one both smart enough and strong enough to lead his family. an awful burden for an eighteen year-old to handle. Now he has to make hard decisions.
You write this in such a realistic way that I almost forget that it's fiction. I like the decision James makes. He knows Susan is too mentally unstable to handle any more information, but as long as she is in the hospital she wil be isolated from the horrors of her father. Mom knows enough for now and is also protected by hospitalization, but Charlie and Uncle Terry need to know what James has found out and he makes the right decision to tell them himself. i think you handled that chore perfectly.
Now comes the real test for James as he prepares to face his dad in court. He has agreed to speak for him, but how does anyone speak for th devil incarnate, especially when he is your father. I'm ready to find out.
A another six star post.
Love and Irish Hugs,
Roger
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Hi Valerie:)
The story is moving foreward very nicely. James is caught in a mental hell, but he understands there are certain steps he must take to help his family and himself. he is the only one both smart enough and strong enough to lead his family. an awful burden for an eighteen year-old to handle. Now he has to make hard decisions.
You write this in such a realistic way that I almost forget that it's fiction. I like the decision James makes. He knows Susan is too mentally unstable to handle any more information, but as long as she is in the hospital she wil be isolated from the horrors of her father. Mom knows enough for now and is also protected by hospitalization, but Charlie and Uncle Terry need to know what James has found out and he makes the right decision to tell them himself. i think you handled that chore perfectly.
Now comes the real test for James as he prepares to face his dad in court. He has agreed to speak for him, but how does anyone speak for th devil incarnate, especially when he is your father. I'm ready to find out.
A another six star post.
Love and Irish Hugs,
Roger
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and positive review. I sincerely appreciate it.
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
It's a wonder poor James hasn't
had a nervous break down with
all the load on his shoulders,
and trying to make sense of it
all.
A perfectly written chapter, Sasha.
Margaret
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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It's a wonder poor James hasn't
had a nervous break down with
all the load on his shoulders,
and trying to make sense of it
all.
A perfectly written chapter, Sasha.
Margaret
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your enthusiastic review.
Comment from psalmist
Having just completed the Crown of Heroic Sonnets, I am even more appreciative of all the work it takes to write a novel, keep the characters alive and viable, not get bogged down in details. You manage all this so well, and make it seem effortless.
I thought this sentence was great:
I felt if I didn't say something I was going to explode into a million tiny pieces and no one would ever be able to put me back together again.
I could immediately relate to James, having felt like that myself at times.
As always, a terrific chapter. Linda
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Having just completed the Crown of Heroic Sonnets, I am even more appreciative of all the work it takes to write a novel, keep the characters alive and viable, not get bogged down in details. You manage all this so well, and make it seem effortless.
I thought this sentence was great:
I felt if I didn't say something I was going to explode into a million tiny pieces and no one would ever be able to put me back together again.
I could immediately relate to James, having felt like that myself at times.
As always, a terrific chapter. Linda
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thank you so much. I am pleased you continue to follow this story.
Comment from bob cullen
I have only one complaint, having to wait twenty four hours until your next posting.
This is a gripping story featuring great characterisation and dialogue. James is an amazing young man with an understandable and insatiable quest for truth.
You write with true skill and leave the reader wanting more. Great work Smurphgirl
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I have only one complaint, having to wait twenty four hours until your next posting.
This is a gripping story featuring great characterisation and dialogue. James is an amazing young man with an understandable and insatiable quest for truth.
You write with true skill and leave the reader wanting more. Great work Smurphgirl
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thank you very much for your generous compliments.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi smurph,
Dang, I was hoping to learn what James had to say in court. You are a naughty girl for leaving me hanging! Anyway I know whatever he has to say about his father will not be complimentary as he will no doubt speak his mind. He is a very brave boy to confront his father but who better to speak his mind? He wants to protect his family no matter what it takes. A wonderful chapter....blessings, chey ******
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Hi smurph,
Dang, I was hoping to learn what James had to say in court. You are a naughty girl for leaving me hanging! Anyway I know whatever he has to say about his father will not be complimentary as he will no doubt speak his mind. He is a very brave boy to confront his father but who better to speak his mind? He wants to protect his family no matter what it takes. A wonderful chapter....blessings, chey ******
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Thanks. I am pleased you likedthis one. Tomorrows will be a bit of a teaser too.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
I'm with Uncle Terry... I can't understand how James can cope with so much stress on his shoulders. Just seeing the families stress all-round in the circumstances of the husband being arrested has been an eye-opener, something you wouldn't otherwise think about. Giddy
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I'm with Uncle Terry... I can't understand how James can cope with so much stress on his shoulders. Just seeing the families stress all-round in the circumstances of the husband being arrested has been an eye-opener, something you wouldn't otherwise think about. Giddy
Comment Written 14-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Sorry, I with James on this one.
Comment from Joan E.
I particularly liked the "cleansing" simile for the rain and the way you described James' need to speak his mind. I, like James, haven't figured out why his father wanted him to speak on his behalf--maybe it's because he is in denial and James is so bright and articulate. -Joan
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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I particularly liked the "cleansing" simile for the rain and the way you described James' need to speak his mind. I, like James, haven't figured out why his father wanted him to speak on his behalf--maybe it's because he is in denial and James is so bright and articulate. -Joan
Comment Written 13-Mar-2012
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2012
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Dad is a master manipulator and just loves to play cruel games.
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Indeed! -J