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This is a first novel for author Jake Packard and he started off with a bang. I don’t know how to describe this book accurately. The Manhattan Prophet is listed as a fiction-fantasy, graphic narrative. Not quite Sci-Fi but not what I would typically think of as fantasy per se either.
It happens 40 years in the future in a post-apocalyptic New York City with a Christ-like figure emerging from Rikers Island prison with a message of love and faith amidst the increasingly violent and depressingly lost society with no hope.
This is a tale of Good VS Evil and reaches the reader’s greatest hopes and fears about where this country may be headed for. With all that is happening now with the economy, war and hardships faced by most of the world, it is a very timely topic and makes you think. It has lots of plot twists and surprises and has a little bit of everything thrown into the mix.
This novel is an easy read despite the subject matter and that is courtesy of Jake’s writing style. After reading this I look forward to more novels by Jake Packard just to see where he goes from here and if he maintains this style of writing.
You can by this novel from the publisher’s website here
or
Amazon.com here
(ISBN: 978-1-935098-05; $17.95)
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89 responses to “The Manhattan Prophet Review & Giveaway”
Cindi
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:30
Jake is a Harvard graduate!
Thanks for sponsoring this fantasy book giveaway!
Love it…..Cindi
Cindi
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:31
I am a subscriber to your site!
Again, much thanks!
Cindi
Cindi
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:31
Also, I follow you on Twitter!
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August 3rd, 2009 at 12:33
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Heidi V.
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:46
He was in a band in the 70’s and he graduated from Harvard.
Heidi V.
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:52
Blogged about the giveaway @ http://theblackcell.com/blogs/?p=32145
Thanks Again!
Kim H.
August 3rd, 2009 at 13:26
He is a Harvard grad and has a rock group The Walnut Band. This is his first novel. Thanks so much for this contest! I love finding new authors!
Rita M
August 3rd, 2009 at 13:45
First Take Video Productions is his current entrepreneurial enterpise and The Manhattan Prophet is his first novel.
AmandaK
August 3rd, 2009 at 14:48
I learned that he was a Harvard graduate!!
patrick moran
August 3rd, 2009 at 16:04
that he was a rocker and he looks like a rocker..and great review…
adrienne Gordon
August 3rd, 2009 at 17:11
grad of harvard
S Andrew Sochanski
August 3rd, 2009 at 17:41
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate and lies in New York. His was in the Walnut Band (his original rock band in the 70s).
Reginald S
August 3rd, 2009 at 22:41
He was a member of the Walnut Band (I’m sure he’s glad he can write!). This looks to be a pretty good read.
Tracey Byram
August 4th, 2009 at 04:20
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate.
Sue
August 4th, 2009 at 08:34
The Walnut Band was his band in the seventies and this is his first novel.
Thanks for the giveaway.
DeeAnn S
August 4th, 2009 at 11:41
Jake Packard lives in New York.
Tiffani
August 4th, 2009 at 15:28
He lives in NYC.
jwx4
August 5th, 2009 at 07:54
He’s a Harvard graduate living in New York.
Kim
August 5th, 2009 at 12:22
he was in this band: The Walnut Band
Kim
August 5th, 2009 at 12:23
subscriber
Kim
August 5th, 2009 at 13:03
follower
angie
August 5th, 2009 at 16:59
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York.
Angela Winesburg
August 5th, 2009 at 21:23
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York. His life has been full of artistic pursuits demonstrating his love for all things creative. Thanks!
Lisa R
August 6th, 2009 at 09:49
He is a Harvard Graduate
jan koontz
August 7th, 2009 at 09:38
i would love this prize, thanks
Kathy
August 7th, 2009 at 09:54
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Kathy
August 7th, 2009 at 10:02
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Jason
August 7th, 2009 at 15:14
He played in a band called “The Walnut Band”
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Daniel M
August 8th, 2009 at 19:21
he’s a harvard grad living in ny
pixie13
August 9th, 2009 at 11:48
Jake Packard is a Harvard grad & an ex-band member. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Benita G.
August 9th, 2009 at 12:31
Jake Packard, now living in NYC, attended and graduated from Harvard.
emily l
August 9th, 2009 at 12:32
He graduated from Harvard. 🙂
Diane Baum
August 9th, 2009 at 16:12
Jake went to Harvard, was in a rock band and lives in NY.
Leann S
August 9th, 2009 at 18:12
I learned the author was in a band called the Walnut Band.
Leann S
August 9th, 2009 at 18:14
I follow on twitter: qwills2cats
Leann S
August 9th, 2009 at 18:14
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/qwills2cats/status/3216279164
Carol Lawrence
August 10th, 2009 at 06:53
I learned that he was a Harvard graduate. jelly15301@gmail.com
Carol Lawrence
August 10th, 2009 at 06:54
RSS feed subscriber. jelly15301@gmail.com
Carol Lawrence
August 10th, 2009 at 06:54
Twitter follower. username-jlly15301 — jelly15301@gmail.com
Annette E
August 10th, 2009 at 13:46
This is his first novel. Thanks!
Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 15:42
Jake Packard was a member of The Walnut Band in the ’70s.
Thanks!
Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 15:43
I’m a subscriber.
Thanks!
Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 15:44
I am following you on Twitter (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 15:44
Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/3232791789
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Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 15:45
I shared this post on StumbleUpon (username JenAim).
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Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 15:47
I shared this post on Digg (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Sharon A
August 10th, 2009 at 18:21
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York and had a rock band.
Heather Goldsmith
August 10th, 2009 at 18:35
The author was in The Walnut Band in the 70s. (Oh, those crazy days!)
Heather Goldsmith
August 10th, 2009 at 18:35
following on twitter: heathersphere
Bethany
August 10th, 2009 at 19:58
I really want to read this! It sounds like something I would write. The author, Jack Packard, is like me – he loves all of the arts (music, painting, etc.)!
Aimee W.
August 10th, 2009 at 23:44
Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/3240798034
Thanks!
Bridget Combs
August 11th, 2009 at 00:54
He lives in NYC
Erma
August 11th, 2009 at 04:35
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York.
Terry H.
August 11th, 2009 at 05:33
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York, had his original rock band in the 70’s called The Walnut Band and this is his first novel.
Cynthia C
August 11th, 2009 at 05:54
He heads First Take Video Productions. Thanks!
susan smoaks
August 11th, 2009 at 07:54
Jake is a Harvard graduate living in New York.
susan smoaks
August 11th, 2009 at 07:54
subscriber
susan smoaks
August 11th, 2009 at 07:55
follower on twitter
mrstls
susan smoaks
August 11th, 2009 at 07:55
tweeted
djgroz
August 11th, 2009 at 08:20
The Manhattan Prophet is his first novel.
Thanks for the chance to win a prize!
gloria
August 11th, 2009 at 12:41
He played in a band called The Walnut Band!
gloria
August 11th, 2009 at 12:42
follow on twitter as kngmckellar
Jennifer
August 11th, 2009 at 12:46
a Harvard grad
gloria
August 11th, 2009 at 12:47
http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/
Ed Nemmers
August 11th, 2009 at 16:00
He was in The Walnut Band!
Candie L
August 11th, 2009 at 17:50
I guess others are as impressed as I was that he was a Harvard Graduate. Thank you
Candie L
August 11th, 2009 at 17:51
I am following. thank you
Megan B.
August 11th, 2009 at 23:35
He went to Harvard, lives in NYC, and was in a band called The Walnut Band! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Aimee W.
August 11th, 2009 at 23:41
Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/3259953640
Thanks!
Molly Capel
August 12th, 2009 at 01:33
I learned the Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York.
Jane Hoh
August 12th, 2009 at 06:59
He went to Harvard and now lives in New York. Thank you for the ooportunity to win.
Veronica Garrett
August 12th, 2009 at 07:24
He had an original rock band in the 70s-The Walnut Band.
dorothy l
August 12th, 2009 at 07:56
The Walnut Band was the rock band he was in con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
Heather E
August 12th, 2009 at 10:11
“Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York. ”
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kathy pease
August 12th, 2009 at 10:56
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York
kathy pease
August 12th, 2009 at 10:57
following on twitter klp1965
kathy pease
August 12th, 2009 at 10:59
Marcy Strahan
August 12th, 2009 at 14:44
Jake Packard is a Harvard graduate living in New York. His life has been full of artistic pursuits demonstrating his love for all things creative, from The Walnut Band (his original rock band in the 70s), to First Take Video Productions (his current entrepreneurial enterprise), and now to his first novel, The Manhattan Prophet
Marcy Strahan
August 12th, 2009 at 14:57
I subscribe!
Miranda Allen
August 12th, 2009 at 15:43
He was a member of the Walnut Band
Lily Kwan
August 12th, 2009 at 16:06
I learned that Jake graduated from Harvard.
Maja
August 12th, 2009 at 17:15
jake is a harvard graduate
Brenda Rupp
August 12th, 2009 at 18:17
Jake Packard was a rocker in the 70’s “The Walnut Band”!
Brenda Rupp
August 12th, 2009 at 18:18
I’m a follower!
Brenda Rupp
August 12th, 2009 at 18:21
I added you to my blog! http://dancealertreads.blogspot.com/
Gabriel J.
August 12th, 2009 at 19:39
He played in a band called “The Walnut Band”
Kayce Crews
August 12th, 2009 at 20:41
Jake Packard had a rock band in the ’70’s, and The Manhattan Project is his first novel.
Kayce Crews
August 12th, 2009 at 20:42
Correction: The Manhattan Prophet is his first novel.
Kayce Crews
August 12th, 2009 at 20:44
I’m following delaney_55 on Twitter as yadgirl. I can’t beat your tweet though!
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