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"Simultaneously wise and poignant, exotic and suspenseful, The House of Kane is a fascinating story of loyalty, treachery and the power of destiny. With an insider’s view into the world of high stakes publishing, Barbara Casey weaves a masterful story that haunts the reader long after the final page." NANCY STEINBECK, Author, The Other Side of Eden: Life with John Steinbeck. "Barbara Casey’s The House of Kane is a touchingly tender love story, set in an intrigue-riddled publishing industry. Her characters are interesting and varied. Her story is refreshing and engagingly told. Aspiring writers will want to read The House of Kane to tap her wisdom about getting into print." JOHN DEDAKIS, CNN Senior Copy Editor, Author, Fast Track Want you to know I couldn't put The House of Kane down... Read in one day... Actually, stayed up until about 3 am to finish... Must read your other books. You are as good, if not better, than Mary Higgins Clark. Maureen Bashaw President, Adonis Autism Foundation No matter what was going on, I couldn't wait to return to The House of Kane. So many places I know so well, and then the literary philosophies that I can so easily identify with; yes, to the point of saying, that's it, that is what I feel, or, yes, that is what I think! It was a total immersion of my life into your pages. And why? Not just because of being able to identify with so much, but mostly because you are simply a fabulous writer… Talk about a page turner!! I love the way you intertwine the mystical into the text. Life has so many layers and it is rewarding to read the work of someone who thinks this way, too. Patricia Daly-Lipe Author, Myth, Magic and Metaphor, Nature’s Wisdom and La Jolla: A Celebration of Its Past President of the National League of American Pen Women, Washington, DC. ***** 5 stars By Carla on August 12, 2016 Missing submissions, fierce competition, lies and deceit are found throughout this fantastic novel by Barbara Casey. This novel showed an inside look at the publishing world while mixing mystery, deceit and a tad bit of romance that makes you not want to put the book down (literally could not stop reading this book!). Not to mention, I was totally jealous of her awesome job! Aislinn uncovers quite a mystery at Kane Publishing house not to mention the underlying stories of her ex-husband, new boss, her neighbour and her own novel - it was quite an exciting time for Aislinn! While the mystery seems a bit obvious half way through, the twist on it was unbelievable and was not what I was expecting! It was very impressive the way the characters were tied into the story (especially one that you thought was just there to add a little extra into the story but played a role in the grand plot).I loved not only the plot (which is very unique and one of the best parts of this book) but also the hints of a romance that could develop between Aislinn and Caldwell Kane. While an age difference exists and Aislinn does still have a strong relationship with her ex-husband, a romance between these two would be perfect. Their personalities and interests complement each other perfectly. The House of Kane is a well thought out, written novel that will keep you guessing and reading to the last minute. You will fall in love with the characters, their connections and ties to the story. I loved every moment of this novel. ***** 5 stars By Dawn on August 16, 2016 I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. I have read several books by Barbara Casey and I like her writing style. The House of Kane is my favorite book by her so far. The House of Kane is about the publishing industry and so much more. There are so many intriguing relationships and the main character, Aislinn, is involved in or affected by all of them. I found several of the characters endearing. Aislinn’s dog, her next door neighbor, and Caldwell Kane are just a few of the characters that were unusual in their own ways and all were fun to read about. I liked how there were several stories within this book that all tied into each other by the end. The House of Kane is a mystery with a little romance and a touch of supernatural. I definitely recommend it but be ready because you won’t want to put it down. ***** 5 stars By #redhead.with.book on July 27, 2016 The House of Kane is a fascinating glance into the world of publishing. Aislinn, a successful and sought after writer and editor, receives a mysterious phone call from a well-respected publisher. Her curiosity piqued, she agrees to go to New York. Her life will never be the same. The novel is well-written with excellent character development including those of the secondary characters. Their seemingly ordinary lives begin to interweave with that of Aislinn's and several unexpected plot twists and surprises keep you wondering how these connections will play out.I don't want to give away any clues to the story but suffice it to say that this was a delightful mystery / romance / thriller that had me reading non-stop until the last page. ***** 5 stars By Heidi Anne on August 19, 2016 I enjoyed reading this book. I think the thing I liked about it most was that it introduced me to the world of publishing. It was kind of a mystery to me before. But the author painted a picture of how it works. It accomplished one of the great things about reading. It introduced me to a new world. The love story in the book was also a nice addition to the story. Who Should Read This Book? If you are a writer who has submitted books to an agency you will probably enjoy this book. I like how the author took a subject she is very familiar with and created a story around it. If you enjoy love stories and mysteries you will probably enjoy this book too. And after reading this book I want to check out some of her other books. ***** 5 stars By ACC8 on August 6, 2012 No matter what was going on, I couldn't wait to return to The House of Kane. So many places I know so well, and then the literary philosophies that I can so easily identify with; yes, to the point of saying, that's it, that is what I feel, or, yes, that is what I think! It was a total immersion of my life into these pages. And why? Not just because of being able to identify with so much, but mostly because Barbara Casey is simply a fabulous writer....Talk about a page turner!! I love the way she intertwines the mystical into the text. Life has so many layers and it is rewarding to read the work of someone who thinks this way, too.
Enter the world of bestselling publishing, filled with intrigue, power, betrayal, ambition and greed. Yet for Aislinn Marchánt it represents the attainment of a life’s dream, a point of destiny, as she is caught up in the storm that is the House of Kane. “My god,” he muttered under his breath. He immediately pushed the elevator button taking him to the third floor where Tracy’s office was located. By the time he got there, Tracy was coming out the door. “Well, hello, stranger. This is a nice surprise. I have been thinking about you.” She smiled her brilliant smile and kissed him lightly on his lips. “We have to talk,” said Tyler taking her by her arm and pushing her back into her office. “What in the world were you thinking?” “What’s wrong with you? I don’t know what you are talking about.” The expression on her face told him that she did. “You plagiarized THEN THERE WAS LIGHT. I read the synopsis, so don’t deny it.” “Now, listen, Tyler…” “No, you listen. You can’t do this. You have to tell Sheldon you have changed your mind. Tell him you aren’t ready to get it published yet. I don’t give a shit what you tell him, you just get it off the list.” Tracy sat down in her desk chair and leaned back. “I won’t do that.” “What do you mean, ‘you won’t do that?'" “Listen, Tyler. Sheldon is giving me a $50,000 advance with a guarantee of 500,000 copies in the first run. Do you know what that means? This book will be huge. It will certainly be the biggest thing they have had around here lately. And that means I’ll be able to get my own imprint, my own authors, whatever I want. Don’t you see?” Tyler was stunned. Of all the things to happen, being involved in helping the competition plagiarize someone else’s work wasn’t what he wanted. “I won’t let you do it.”
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