2. KISS By Ted Dekker & Erin Healy

3. The setting of this book is in present day Austin, Texas and throughout the state of Texas. Setting

4. Characters  Shauna McAllister- Shauna is the main character. Shauna was in a car crash. When she wakes up, she has lost her memory and goes on a journey to find it.  Wayne- When Shauna wakes up Wayne is in the hospital room, and it turns out that he is her “boy friend”, but Wayne acts cautiously and mysteriously.  Landon McAllister- Landon is Shauna’s father and is a millionaire, owner of McAllister MediVista, a Senator, and is running for President. Unfortunately he has not been there for Shauna ever since his first wife died.  Patrice McAllister- Patrice is Shauna’s step mom and she utterly despises Shauna. In fact, she abused Shauna in her childhood.  Trent Wilde- Trent is Shauna’s “uncle” and the CEO of McAllister MediVista. He is also the McAllister’s closest friend.  Miguel- Miguel is a mysterious reporter who disappeared after uncovering a very big story. I feel that the main character, Shauna, is like me in the fact that once she starts something she doesn’t quit. Also, I find it admirable that she is stubborn and strong willed when people question her sanity and what she is doing.  Shauna McAllister- Shauna is the main character. Shauna was in a car crash. When she wakes up, she has lost her memory and goes on a journey to find it.  Wayne- When Shauna wakes up Wayne is in the hospital room, and it turns out that he is her “boy friend”, but Wayne acts cautiously and mysteriously.  Landon McAllister- Landon is Shauna’s father and is a millionaire, owner of McAllister MediVista, a Senator, and is running for President. Unfortunately he has not been there for Shauna ever since his first wife died.  Patrice McAllister- Patrice is Shauna’s step mom and she utterly despises Shauna. In fact, she abused Shauna in her childhood.  Trent Wilde- Trent is Shauna’s “uncle” and the CEO of McAllister MediVista. He is also the McAllister’s closest friend.  Miguel- Miguel is a mysterious reporter who disappeared after uncovering a very big story. I feel that the main character, Shauna, is like me in the fact that once she starts something she doesn’t quit. Also, I find it admirable that she is stubborn and strong willed when people question her sanity and what she is doing.

5. Summary The story is about a woman in her mid-20’s who was in a mysterious car crash, and lost her memory of the past six months. So, she decides to go and find out what happened in those months. Along the way she finds out that she has a mysterious power and uncovers many enemies and allies. She also uncovers a very personal, dangerous mystery that includes politics, love, money, murder, trust, and God. The story is about a woman in her mid-20’s who was in a mysterious car crash, and lost her memory of the past six months. So, she decides to go and find out what happened in those months. Along the way she finds out that she has a mysterious power and uncovers many enemies and allies. She also uncovers a very personal, dangerous mystery that includes politics, love, money, murder, trust, and God.

6. About the authors Ted Dekker  Dekker’s parents were missionaries in Indonesia.  He graduated from a multi cultural high school, and also an Evangel university.  Some of his most famous books include Thr3e, the Circle Series, and Obsessed.  Dekker’s parents were missionaries in Indonesia.  He graduated from a multi cultural high school, and also an Evangel university.  Some of his most famous books include Thr3e, the Circle Series, and Obsessed.

7. Erin Healy She is the co-author of Kiss. Her debut book Never let you go comes out in May 2010. She is also a book editor.

8. Critics corner My opinions of this book are mostly positive. I thought it had a captivating story line, believable characters, and very descriptive text. Although I have one negative thing to say--you may need a good memory because the plot and character details stack on top of itself. I chose this book because I was looking for something that gave good morals and gave me a positive reading experience. I think the main message was of perseverance. I learned that even though some tasks seem hard, it is better to finish than give up. I highly recommend this book to anyone and every one because it is inspirational, touching, and I think has something for everyone.

9. Citation marker Kiss by Ted Dekker. http://www.borderbooks.ca/. Web. 1 Jan. Austin, TX. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wanttoteach.com/newsite/austin- texas.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wanttoteach.com/newsite/jobfairs.html&usg=__Mp6ljZ8eXfrj 9ecB5hMK4aoyVrk=&h=450&w=600&sz=77&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=tViY6hdd- gnB5M:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daustin%2Btexas%26gbv%3D2%26 hl%3De. Web. 21 Dec. Ted Dekker. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.titletrakk.com/Images/authors/ted- dekker-1-300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.titletrakk.com/author-interviews/ted-dekker- interview- 3.htm&usg=__bR_mgk7zksn5RFpUM4dUSav6LP0=&h=452&w=300&sz=33&hl=en&start=1 &tbnid=CAbpLboHU40JoM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=84&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dted%2Bdekker% 26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den. Web. 21 Dec. Erin Healy. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.titletrakk.com/Images/authors/erin- healy-2-300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.titletrakk.com/author-interviews/erin-healy- interview.htm&usg=__miwDCVDfBdTdwS4iF5cQAVfkOpI=&h=451&w=300&sz=13&hl=en& start=2&tbnid=TPtJpIa7EvaQEM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=84&prev=/images%3Fq%3DErin%2BHe aly%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den. Web. 21 Dec.