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Title: Swept Away by Dafydd Ab Hugh ISBN: 0-06-106436-X Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1

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Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Danger In The Mountains
Comment: In "Swept Away", Jeanette Taylor and her two high-school friends, Neil Armstrong and Samma Glynnis, have made plans for a six-day hike in the mountains. When Jeanette and Neil's long-lost childhood friend (Bill Hicks) calls out of the blue, Jeanette automatically invites him along, despite her sudden uneasiness while talking with him. He just doesn't seem like his old self; he lies about his past and blatantly admits to dissecting the school's mascot. Although Jeanette seems like a level-headed girl, she should have made some excuse to uninvite the weirdo. But I suppose if she had, there wouldn't have been any real suspense later on.

So, besides the new addition, their week adventure seems to go as planned--until that night, when they're startled by someone lurking in the bushes outside their campsite. It turns out to be Dwayne Cors, the dumb jock who's in love with Jeanette and considers it his duty to protect her from Neil and Bill.

The next day, the group is faced with yet another obstacle; however, this one is much more serious. When they reroute their trip at the last minute, it leads them directly in the path of a flash flood which separates everyone and possibly kills Neil and Samma. (The two are never found.) Jeanette reunites with Bill, although she would rather be on her own. She can't help but suspect her old friend is a sociopath who killed his last girlfriend--and wants her to be the next victim. ...

"Swept Away" begins a little slow, but once Jeanette, Bill, Neil, and Samma start their hike around page 50, the book picks up the pace. Jeanette is a great leading character, with Neil as my second favorite. I was a little disappointed when he vanished in the flood, but, hopefully, he'll reappear in "Swept Away: The Mountain" or "Swept Away: The Pit", the two succeeding books in this series.

Two character complaints: Bill is a little too psychotic; it's almost unbelievable. I know he's supposed to be evil and all, but he switches between madness and coolness too often. Then there's Jeanette, who doesn't react as quickly as I thought she needed to. There were several times when she had the opportunity to flee or attack but did neither.

Overall, despite the grim atmosphere, the book is pretty funny, particularly at the beginning. I would recommend "Swept Away" ao anyone who likes Christopher Pike or R. L. Stine books or is a Dafydd ab Hugh fan.

Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderfully Suspenseful book
Comment: Jeanette is a humorous character who has a pycho obsessed with her since age 5 and a hunky quarterback who loves her. The problem is, she doesn't like either of them (who WOULD like boy #1???) She goes on a hiking trip only to be stuck with the both of them and still she hasn't figured out Bill's true intent, but as the book goes along she starts noticing some strange stuff about him, things she never noticed as a child. Her two best friends are there, (whom she originally planned the trip with) but not anymore as the nearby dam caves in and they are all swept down the river. Jeanette is left alone, though feels someone is watching her. (Who COULD it be, who COULD it be???) If I told you more I would give the whole book away. Alone with a murderer, what will Jeanette do to survive? I truly liked this book. The main character was likeable with a sense of humor, despite the curcumstances. The book was totally unpredictable, and I am DYING to get the next two!!! Yes, I'm desperate!!!! Whatever copies you have (of the next two), I will buy them!!! Thanx in advance, [email protected]

Rating: 5
Summary: Who to trust??
Comment: Swept Away is a captivating book that everyone should read.Jeanette and her buddies go on a hiking trip, when two of her guy friends invite themselves. One of her friends is a psychopathic person who has an obsession over Jeanette...can you guess who? I reccomend this book to teenagers. Read about how the two guys (Dwayne and Bill)fight over Jeanette throughout the whole trip. There is a second part and a third part to this book and I'm going crazy because I can't find any copies! Please, whoever knows where to buy a copy of this trilogy, email me! Thanks a bunch. Honestly, this book is the best!