Jennifer McKenzie
Romance--Boy meets girl. Romantic Suspense--Boy meets girl with dead bodies.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Thirteen Reasons I Love Sequels
I'm writing a sequel to "Heart of the Storm" that features some recurring characters and the Alaskan Coast Guard.
I love sequels. Imagine "Star Wars" with out "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return Of The Jedi". "The Mummy" with out "The Mummy Returns". Oh sure some sequels suck, but I absolutely love books that keep me in the same universe, or following the same character. "The Sword Of Shannara" Series. Miss Marple, Amelia Peabody, Miss Silver, the Dragons of Pern. I love sequels. Hence the reasons I love to write them.
So, in honor of my current dash to write the sequel for "Heart Of The Storm", I give you thirteen of my top favorite sequels.
1. The Elfstones Of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Second in the Shannara series, it was followed by one of my favorite Shannara books "Wishsong Of Shannara".
2. "Heretics" of Dune" by Frank Herbert
This was a long awaited sequel to "The God Emperor of Dune". I love the book "Dune" but the sequel "Dune Messiah" wasn't a favorite of mine. And "God Emperor" almost ended Frank Herbert gracing my bookshelf. But then, "Heretics" came and was followed by "Chapterhouse" which ended up being one of my favorites. The world building in Frank Herberts universe has endured. His son has taken up the mantle and "Dune" was such a great series, I've given Brian Herbert a try. And I wasn't disappointed.
3. The Mummy Returns
OMG, you just can't beat Brendon Frasier when he's being yummy and he is YUMMY in this one. Plus, my kids love this one because of the O'Connel's son. It ROCKS.
4. The Last Crusade
The Holy Grail, Nazi's and Sean Connery. What's not to like? Oh wait Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. *Happy Sigh*
5. "Gaudy Night" by Dorothy L. Sayers
Sequel starring Sayers awesome sleuth Peter Whimsey, this is the second book of a foursome starring Whimsey and his future wife, Harriet Vane. This book is worth them all.
6. "Night Games" by Christine Feehan
This series about genetically enhanced soldiers is brilliantly done by Feehan. The first one "Mind Games" was good, but my favorite sequel is "Night Games" with the VERY sexy Gator. A must read for paranormal readers in my mind.
7. "Between Good And Aeval" by Dayna Hart
Forgive my spelling. This sequel to "Go Between" is AWESOME and since I've had a sneak peak, I can say that. It's been contracted, so next year we'll finally get to see Dell and Claire have their "moment" if you know what I mean (nudge nudge wink wink)
8. "In Heat" by Crystal Jordan
The second in the Wereplanets series, this is an emotional and fantastic read by one of the best. I strongly suggest them all, though I think "In Smoke" is my favorite.
9. Return of the King
The last of the LOTR movies. My favorite and the most played in my house. We love it.
10. The Matrix Reloaded
This was enough to make me grateful for sequels. All I wanted after "Matrix" was MORE. And they gave it to me.
11. "Visions Of Heat" by Nalini Singh
Long awaited sequel to "Slave To Sensation", this continues the psi series and I LOVE it. VERY cool and the third one is out now.
12. "Eternal Nights" by Patti O'Shea
Patti O'Shea wrote "Eternal Nights" as a sequel to "Ravyn's Flight" which I've not read (but is on its way as we speak for my birthday from Amazon). The thing is that "Eternal Nights" has made me a Patti O'Shea squeeing fan girl. The next book that I read by her was "In The Midnight Hour" which was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
13. "Death In A White Tie" by Ngaio Marsh
This book is the second in a four book series about the romance between Agatha Troy and Inspector Alleyn. FABULOUS job and this one is the best of the four. Of course, I think Ngaio Marsh is brilliant.
I didn't mention Patricia Wentworth and her Miss Silver series that had recurring villains and distantly connected heroes and heroines. Or Agatha Christie and her Miss Marple. Or one of my favorites Elizabeth Peters and her engaging and hilarious Amelia Peabody.....there are so many.
So, I love sequels and I love to write them. What are your favorites sequels?
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