The Last Sanctuary

This is a good read. The characters in the story are very three dimensional. I especially like the FBI agent RedFeather. The ending is a bit surprising, but I don't like it. Apart from that the whole plot is quite well-organised. Read it on the beach, or during a long flight. You should not be disappointed!

I liked the novel, it kept me reading until the end. I did not like the ending though. (I'm not going to give it away) This is a good cottage book. I will try Holden's other books as well.

"The Last Sanctuary" sat on my bookshelves for the past couple years, collecting dust. I finally picked it up after completing Holden's first novel, "The River Sorrow," anxiously looking for more of the same excellent suspenseful story telling. I was not let down.While the main character, Joe Curtis, is not all that memorable as heros go, the pace of the novel more than makes up for this. With plausible situations and personalities, entertaining twists and a climactic ending, "The Last Sanctuary" proves that Holden is as entertaining as Clancy, without all the technical writing. Can't wait to get started on Mr. Holden's third novel!

The author has written a book that is better than his first - which is hard to do! This book is well written and builds at a pace which captivates the readers interest throughout (in other words it's hard to put down!!!). Highly recommeded.

This was the best thriller I've read since "River Sorrow". Like a roller coaster ride, I was on the edge of my seat holding on for dear life the whole time. Holden not only can spin a compelling yarn, he's also a first rate writer--rare in the mystery/thriller genre. I don't want to give the plot away, but next time your car breaks down, maybe you shouldn't hitch hike. You could find yourself in the 49th state. A fantastic read!