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The Inner Movement #1
Outview
Hearing voices, seeing visions, reading minds...
He might be crazy.
Then why is the CIA after him?
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A mystical adventure from the USA Today bestselling author (a million books sold/downloaded) of The Last Librarian and The Cosega Sequence.
Only the thinnest veil separates life and death. For thousands of years, humans have sought to lift it. Imagine the secrets waiting for discovery, insights into the unknown, and powers beyond the possible.
Nate wondered.
After the death of his father, the loss of his brother, and mysterious messages, he finds himself enmeshed in a centuries-old conspiracy to hide the truth about what lies beyond that veil. He must juggle prophecies and mystic knowledge, trace a quest across countless lifetimes, and grasp a complex destiny, before he can unravel the ancient puzzle. Scores have died to protect the secrets. The "trusted"few whispered clues, guarded locations, and hid keys to what humanity was not yet ready for.
Until Nate found a way.
Those protecting the “veil� know he did. And so do the ones who have been searching since before he was born. At the same time, a clandestine group, wielding overwhelming power, wants him silenced.
Nate is running.
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Readers who enjoy contemporary, urban fantasy, metaphysical genres and books such as David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane, James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy, Dan Millman’s Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Night Circus and Snow Child are sure to love The Inner Movement trilogy � A mystical adventure . . . a metaphysical thriller.
The Inner Movement
International Bestseller � hundreds of thousands of copies sold/downloaded!
1000+ 5-Star reviews worldwide! Thousands of To-Read and recommended lists.
#1 Fantasy
#1 Metaphysical & Visionary
#1 Conspiracy Thriller
Find out why a million copies of Brandt Legg's books have been sold/downloaded worldwide.
The entire series is available now!
OUTVIEW (Inner Movement #1)
OUTIN (Inner Movement #2)
OUTMOVE (Inner Movement #3)
Also By Brandt Legg
COSEGA SEARCH (Cosega Sequence #1)
COSEGA STORM (Cosega Sequence #2)
COSEGA SHIFT (Cosega Sequence #3)
COSEGA SPHERE (Cosega Sequence #4)
THE LAST LIBRARIAN (Justar Journal #1)
THE LOST TREERUNNER (Justar Journal #2)
THE LIST KEEPERS (Justar Journal #3)
CapWar ELECTION (CapStone Conspiracy #1)�
CapWar EXPERIENCE (CapStone Conspiracy #2)

CapWar EMPIRE (CapStone Conspiracy #3)�
He might be crazy.
Then why is the CIA after him?
Click now to start reading!
A mystical adventure from the USA Today bestselling author (a million books sold/downloaded) of The Last Librarian and The Cosega Sequence.
Only the thinnest veil separates life and death. For thousands of years, humans have sought to lift it. Imagine the secrets waiting for discovery, insights into the unknown, and powers beyond the possible.
Nate wondered.
After the death of his father, the loss of his brother, and mysterious messages, he finds himself enmeshed in a centuries-old conspiracy to hide the truth about what lies beyond that veil. He must juggle prophecies and mystic knowledge, trace a quest across countless lifetimes, and grasp a complex destiny, before he can unravel the ancient puzzle. Scores have died to protect the secrets. The "trusted"few whispered clues, guarded locations, and hid keys to what humanity was not yet ready for.
Until Nate found a way.
Those protecting the “veil� know he did. And so do the ones who have been searching since before he was born. At the same time, a clandestine group, wielding overwhelming power, wants him silenced.
Nate is running.
_________________________________________________________________
Readers who enjoy contemporary, urban fantasy, metaphysical genres and books such as David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane, James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy, Dan Millman’s Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Night Circus and Snow Child are sure to love The Inner Movement trilogy � A mystical adventure . . . a metaphysical thriller.
The Inner Movement
International Bestseller � hundreds of thousands of copies sold/downloaded!
1000+ 5-Star reviews worldwide! Thousands of To-Read and recommended lists.
#1 Fantasy
#1 Metaphysical & Visionary
#1 Conspiracy Thriller
Find out why a million copies of Brandt Legg's books have been sold/downloaded worldwide.
The entire series is available now!
OUTVIEW (Inner Movement #1)
OUTIN (Inner Movement #2)
OUTMOVE (Inner Movement #3)
Also By Brandt Legg
COSEGA SEARCH (Cosega Sequence #1)
COSEGA STORM (Cosega Sequence #2)
COSEGA SHIFT (Cosega Sequence #3)
COSEGA SPHERE (Cosega Sequence #4)
THE LAST LIBRARIAN (Justar Journal #1)
THE LOST TREERUNNER (Justar Journal #2)
THE LIST KEEPERS (Justar Journal #3)
CapWar ELECTION (CapStone Conspiracy #1)�
CapWar EXPERIENCE (CapStone Conspiracy #2)

CapWar EMPIRE (CapStone Conspiracy #3)�
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First published January 29, 2013
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About the author
Brandt Legg
48Ìýbooks366ÌýfollowersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Brandt Legg uses his unusual real life experiences to create page-turning novels. He’s traveled with CIA agents, dined with senators and congressmen, mingled with astronauts, chatted with governors and presidential candidates, had a private conversation with a Secretary of Defense he still doesn’t like to talk about, hung out with Oscar and Grammy winners, had drinks at the State Department, been pursued by tabloid reporters, and spent a birthday at the White House by invitation from the President of the United States.
At age eight, Legg's father died suddenly, plunging his family into poverty. Two years later, while suffering from crippling migraines, he started in business, and turned a hobby into a multi-million-dollar empire. National media dubbed him the “Teen Tycoon,� and by the mid-eighties, Legg was one of the top young entrepreneurs in America, appearing as high as number twenty-four on the list (when Steve Jobs was #1, Bill Gates #4, and Michael Dell #6). Legg still jokes that he should have gone into computers.
By his twenties, after years of buying and selling businesses, leveraging, and risk-taking, the high-flying Legg became ensnarled in the financial whirlwind of the junk bond eighties. The stock market crashed and a firestorm of trouble came down. The Teen Tycoon racked up more than a million dollars in legal fees, was betrayed by those closest to him, lost his entire fortune, and ended up serving time for financial improprieties.
After a year, Legg emerged from federal prison, chastened and wiser, and began anew. More than twenty-five years later, he’s now using all that hard-earned firsthand knowledge of conspiracies, corruption and high finance to weave his tales. Legg’s books pulse with authenticity.
His series have excited nearly a million readers around the world. Although he refused an offer to make a television movie about his life as a teenage millionaire, his autobiography is in the works. There has also been interest from Hollywood to turn his thrillers into films. With any luck, one day you’ll see your favorite characters on screen.
Legg now writes full time � his favorite endeavor ever! For more information, visit BrandtLegg.com, or to contact Brandt directly, email him: [email protected], he loves to hear from readers and always responds!
Books by Brandt Legg
CapWar ELECTION (CapStone Conspiracy #1)
CapWar EXPERIENCE (CapStone Conspiracy #2)
CapWar EMPIRE (CapStone Conspiracy #3)
COSEGA SEARCH (Cosega Sequence #1)
COSEGA STORM (Cosega Sequence #2)
COSEGA SHIFT (Cosega Sequence #3)
COSEGA SPHERE (Cosega Sequence #4)
THE LAST LIBRARIAN (Justar Journal #1)
THE LOST TREERUNNER (Justar Journal #2)
THE LIST KEEPERS (Justar Journal #3)
OUTVIEW (Inner Movement #1)
OUTIN (Inner Movement #2)
OUTMOVE (the Inner Movement #3)
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At age eight, Legg's father died suddenly, plunging his family into poverty. Two years later, while suffering from crippling migraines, he started in business, and turned a hobby into a multi-million-dollar empire. National media dubbed him the “Teen Tycoon,� and by the mid-eighties, Legg was one of the top young entrepreneurs in America, appearing as high as number twenty-four on the list (when Steve Jobs was #1, Bill Gates #4, and Michael Dell #6). Legg still jokes that he should have gone into computers.
By his twenties, after years of buying and selling businesses, leveraging, and risk-taking, the high-flying Legg became ensnarled in the financial whirlwind of the junk bond eighties. The stock market crashed and a firestorm of trouble came down. The Teen Tycoon racked up more than a million dollars in legal fees, was betrayed by those closest to him, lost his entire fortune, and ended up serving time for financial improprieties.
After a year, Legg emerged from federal prison, chastened and wiser, and began anew. More than twenty-five years later, he’s now using all that hard-earned firsthand knowledge of conspiracies, corruption and high finance to weave his tales. Legg’s books pulse with authenticity.
His series have excited nearly a million readers around the world. Although he refused an offer to make a television movie about his life as a teenage millionaire, his autobiography is in the works. There has also been interest from Hollywood to turn his thrillers into films. With any luck, one day you’ll see your favorite characters on screen.
Legg now writes full time � his favorite endeavor ever! For more information, visit BrandtLegg.com, or to contact Brandt directly, email him: [email protected], he loves to hear from readers and always responds!
Books by Brandt Legg
CapWar ELECTION (CapStone Conspiracy #1)
CapWar EXPERIENCE (CapStone Conspiracy #2)
CapWar EMPIRE (CapStone Conspiracy #3)
COSEGA SEARCH (Cosega Sequence #1)
COSEGA STORM (Cosega Sequence #2)
COSEGA SHIFT (Cosega Sequence #3)
COSEGA SPHERE (Cosega Sequence #4)
THE LAST LIBRARIAN (Justar Journal #1)
THE LOST TREERUNNER (Justar Journal #2)
THE LIST KEEPERS (Justar Journal #3)
OUTVIEW (Inner Movement #1)
OUTIN (Inner Movement #2)
OUTMOVE (the Inner Movement #3)
Follow Brandt:
Amazon -
BookBub -
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September 10, 2013
Outview by Brandt Legg is a refreshingly different YA urban fantasy full of mysticism and spiritualism. 16 year old Nathan Ryder has been suffering for years with what he calls Outviews - vivid and often painfully realistic dreams. He is terrified he is going insane like his older brother Dustin, now locked up in a mental institute by their mother. His father also had the same visions and died of a heart attack. Nathan is desperate to solve the puzzle of his visions and slowly he is shown what they mean by strangers who burst into his life warning him he is in danger. As Nathan learns to handle his flashbacks so he realises what they are telling him - that he has a dangerous quest to fulfil and he must face an insidious enemy so powerful that all seems pointless and futile.
But Nathan has great friends who rally around him and help him through his trials and as he comes to understand the power at his fingertips - healing, time viewing and controlling consciousness through mother nature, he decides to confront his enemy and save his brother. Little does Nathan realise the terrible cost he must bear. Every page was a must read. Every chapter flowed into the next seamlessly and the book had the perfect midway turning point that upped the ante and the stakes.
This FIVE STAR fantasy is a must read for anyone who wonders what is out there - is there more to this mundane existence? If you want to be gripped by the scruff of the neck and dragged breathless to the last page then this book is for you.
But Nathan has great friends who rally around him and help him through his trials and as he comes to understand the power at his fingertips - healing, time viewing and controlling consciousness through mother nature, he decides to confront his enemy and save his brother. Little does Nathan realise the terrible cost he must bear. Every page was a must read. Every chapter flowed into the next seamlessly and the book had the perfect midway turning point that upped the ante and the stakes.
This FIVE STAR fantasy is a must read for anyone who wonders what is out there - is there more to this mundane existence? If you want to be gripped by the scruff of the neck and dragged breathless to the last page then this book is for you.
May 21, 2013
I won a copy of "Outview" by Brandt Legg through the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Giveaway Contest. This book was amazing. This is a coming of age thriller with elements of reincarnation,meditation and magic. I travelled to another dimension.
Nathan Ryder is sixteen in grade eleven living in Ashland, Oregon. He had lived through at least a hundred death's since the "Outviews" began a year ago. His best friend, Kyle is two years older from Vietnam, and Kyle's cousin, Linh, is a grade behind them. Nathan and Kyle both lost their father at a young age, which creates a bond between them. Dustin, Nathan's older brother was committed by Nathan's mother...for being crazy...hearing voices.
But now Nate confides in his friends, to tell them about the Outviews...his secret. Nate tells Kyle that for a year he has had these nightmares, they seem real, and he hears voices. Nate is stressed out and needs to go and see his brother who knows the truth...before it is too late for the Overviews to take over Nate's mind.
The characters are both naïve and believable. The author weaves the story with a strong foundation, and amazing plot and builds the momentum by releasing information on a need to know basis. Although the book is geared towards teens, I feel that any age group would enjoy this story. I am looking forward to the next books in his trilogy.
November 22, 2013
Very mixed review.
First - check the sources of the high reviews for this book - not surprisingly - many are indie authors themselves - "You give me a good review - Ill give you one too?" Doesn't add up with the book.
The good first - an excellent story line. SO much potential to be an excellent book and series - true imagination and enjoyed the story - that is the ONLY reason I finished the book and didn't toss it to the side with a one star rating.
Now the bad. First - editing. A professional editor is sorely needed here. Too much to detail - but poor conversations was much of it - interspersed with 'extra' information from the author that should have been brought into the story in another method rather than sounding like notes in a rough draft that need to be developed. Too often conversations were unbelievable. A mother changing her mind from 'absolutely not - I don't trust you' to 'Okay - I trust you and totally buy into this supernatural stuff you can do' in the space of a page of dialogue is NOT realistic. And it distracted me from the excellent story.
Second - the political/religious agenda. It's not that I object to a book HAVING an agenda. Most do. But to make it so obvious and not part of the story but again editorial type comments that should have been developed as a character's beliefs and opinions rather than an opinion piece once again detract from the flow of the story.
Would not recommend. If the author is reading - PLEASE get a great editor for your next books in this series - it could make it work for you and take you from indie to published! :)
First - check the sources of the high reviews for this book - not surprisingly - many are indie authors themselves - "You give me a good review - Ill give you one too?" Doesn't add up with the book.
The good first - an excellent story line. SO much potential to be an excellent book and series - true imagination and enjoyed the story - that is the ONLY reason I finished the book and didn't toss it to the side with a one star rating.
Now the bad. First - editing. A professional editor is sorely needed here. Too much to detail - but poor conversations was much of it - interspersed with 'extra' information from the author that should have been brought into the story in another method rather than sounding like notes in a rough draft that need to be developed. Too often conversations were unbelievable. A mother changing her mind from 'absolutely not - I don't trust you' to 'Okay - I trust you and totally buy into this supernatural stuff you can do' in the space of a page of dialogue is NOT realistic. And it distracted me from the excellent story.
Second - the political/religious agenda. It's not that I object to a book HAVING an agenda. Most do. But to make it so obvious and not part of the story but again editorial type comments that should have been developed as a character's beliefs and opinions rather than an opinion piece once again detract from the flow of the story.
Would not recommend. If the author is reading - PLEASE get a great editor for your next books in this series - it could make it work for you and take you from indie to published! :)
March 3, 2013
From the opening pages until the last, Outview carries the reader through each stage of Nate's journey. Brandt Legg has an incredible ability to keep the pace of the story moving forward , while allowing us to visualize the characters, places, and events to become entrenched in the tale. The use of historical events infused into the story act as a grounding in reality, and a "what if" that captivates the reader. Throw in a few surprises and a couple of "a-ha" moments, and Mr. Legg has created a book that is difficult to put down. A must read for teens, young adults, and adults who enjoy a well rounded story. What will the next stage entail? Bring on Book #2!
February 10, 2013
Just finished this fast paced coming of age thriller. Had me engrossed on so many levels.
I just hope I don't have to wait long for book two. This novel begs to be made into a movie or series.
I just hope I don't have to wait long for book two. This novel begs to be made into a movie or series.
August 7, 2013
I’ve always been skeptical of books that place their characters into supernatural settings but decided to read this one because of all the good reviews. And it was a great decision. This book is much much better than I could have expected!
“Outview� makes the readers think about many philosophical concepts but presents them in a very accessible way. One such concept is that of awareness. The author Brandt Legg makes us question our own lives and consider how aware we really are of our surroundings, of others, and of ourselves � and that’s a great issue to ponder for a person of any age, teenagers included. Many ideas in this book and the eloquent way that the author expresses them feel like pearls of ancient wisdom in the modern world, and that’s incredibly appealing.
Here’s just one such idea (out of many more that I loved): “The unseen world is enormously deeper and much more exciting than the human world, but when the two were combined it was a million times more fascinating.� This idea reminded me of the Little Prince, a character of one of my favorite childhood books by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, who said that “eyes are blind. You have to look with your heart.� And isn’t that a great lesson for all of us, teenagers or not.
“Outview� by Brandt Legg is a great book! You won’t be disappointed.
“Outview� makes the readers think about many philosophical concepts but presents them in a very accessible way. One such concept is that of awareness. The author Brandt Legg makes us question our own lives and consider how aware we really are of our surroundings, of others, and of ourselves � and that’s a great issue to ponder for a person of any age, teenagers included. Many ideas in this book and the eloquent way that the author expresses them feel like pearls of ancient wisdom in the modern world, and that’s incredibly appealing.
Here’s just one such idea (out of many more that I loved): “The unseen world is enormously deeper and much more exciting than the human world, but when the two were combined it was a million times more fascinating.� This idea reminded me of the Little Prince, a character of one of my favorite childhood books by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, who said that “eyes are blind. You have to look with your heart.� And isn’t that a great lesson for all of us, teenagers or not.
“Outview� by Brandt Legg is a great book! You won’t be disappointed.
August 19, 2013
My first impression of Outview, with its high-school aged protagonists and “coming of age� theme, was “interesting but I’m a bit beyond teen fiction.� However, a few chapters in, I began to be reminded of early Robert Heinlein like Have Spacesuit Will Travel; indeed, Legg’s narrative quickly turns a socio-political corner into the territory of Red Planet and soon becomes downright controversial a la Starship Troopers, yet Outview is not Science Fiction but Fantasy.
More akin to Glory Road but without the techno-mystical musings that would come later in Stranger In A Strange Land, it deals with magic in an incredible but certainly less fantastical, alternate-reality, manner than the cartoonish tales of Piers Anthony’s land of Xanth or Alan Dean Foster’s Spellsinger series. The slow reveal of the powerful hidden realms of magic kept me engaged while the plot spun out in unexpected narrative twists which were skillfully woven into the fabric of what is sure to be a fully engaging series. I am quite relieved that, having been slow to tackle this title, the second book has already been released and I can jump right into the continuing story.
More akin to Glory Road but without the techno-mystical musings that would come later in Stranger In A Strange Land, it deals with magic in an incredible but certainly less fantastical, alternate-reality, manner than the cartoonish tales of Piers Anthony’s land of Xanth or Alan Dean Foster’s Spellsinger series. The slow reveal of the powerful hidden realms of magic kept me engaged while the plot spun out in unexpected narrative twists which were skillfully woven into the fabric of what is sure to be a fully engaging series. I am quite relieved that, having been slow to tackle this title, the second book has already been released and I can jump right into the continuing story.
June 11, 2013
I won a copy from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ First Reads.
Sorry it took so long. I was busy reading and reviewing other books.
Outview...
Just finished it! Wow, that was confusing!
The plot was easily understood. It flowed really well, but I wished the author paced a little better. It was a little too fast for my speed and taste. The author kind of rushed in some parts of the book while slowed down a bit in other parts. That was annoying.
The writing. Easier to understand than the plot. A few typos here and there, but it wasn't too bad.
The description was the main thing that ticked me off. The author didn't do a great job of describing things. He left them to the reader's imagination. If you visualize the events as you read, you may find it difficult to picture the events in Outview. It was hard to feel the character's thought, feelings, and experiences.
Empathize. Lots of empathizing death in Outview. It was brilliantly finished. Nate has repeatedly empathize the death of his father and a certain other family member, which I will not reveal.
The ending. It was not too cliffhangerish material. It wasn't killer enough. You know the ending in Catching Fire and Scarlet? Well, the cliffhanger in Outview was the complete opposite of it. Cliffhanger like. But not shocking or outrageous.
At first I thought this book was about ghost and all that stuff. Then Outview started mentioning psychic abilities. Then the people around Nate start talking about connecting to the spirits and stuff. And then, the secret-keepers tell Nate about this government program named Lightyear?
Characters:
Nate: The boy with a whole lot of sarcasm. He's the Dr. Reid in Outview. This guy can basically remember anything, if he tried. He's the know it all. The nerd in school. He is under a lot of stressful emotions, from the death of his father. The disappearance of his brother, Duncan. (Later revealed to be kidnapping) The distance between him and his mother. The death of a fellow/distant yet also close family member.
Amber: She's older than Nate. She's described as being the hot girl. She's no dumb blond though.
Duncan: The something-I-shall-not-reveal of Nate. He's has been locked up in a mental institution for two years for being diagnosed as a nut case. He's charming despite his physical appearance.
Rating: Three out of Five
Sorry it took so long. I was busy reading and reviewing other books.
Outview...
Just finished it! Wow, that was confusing!
The plot was easily understood. It flowed really well, but I wished the author paced a little better. It was a little too fast for my speed and taste. The author kind of rushed in some parts of the book while slowed down a bit in other parts. That was annoying.
The writing. Easier to understand than the plot. A few typos here and there, but it wasn't too bad.
The description was the main thing that ticked me off. The author didn't do a great job of describing things. He left them to the reader's imagination. If you visualize the events as you read, you may find it difficult to picture the events in Outview. It was hard to feel the character's thought, feelings, and experiences.
Empathize. Lots of empathizing death in Outview. It was brilliantly finished. Nate has repeatedly empathize the death of his father and a certain other family member, which I will not reveal.
The ending. It was not too cliffhangerish material. It wasn't killer enough. You know the ending in Catching Fire and Scarlet? Well, the cliffhanger in Outview was the complete opposite of it. Cliffhanger like. But not shocking or outrageous.
At first I thought this book was about ghost and all that stuff. Then Outview started mentioning psychic abilities. Then the people around Nate start talking about connecting to the spirits and stuff. And then, the secret-keepers tell Nate about this government program named Lightyear?
Characters:
Nate: The boy with a whole lot of sarcasm. He's the Dr. Reid in Outview. This guy can basically remember anything, if he tried. He's the know it all. The nerd in school. He is under a lot of stressful emotions, from the death of his father. The disappearance of his brother, Duncan. (Later revealed to be kidnapping) The distance between him and his mother. The death of a fellow/distant yet also close family member.
Amber: She's older than Nate. She's described as being the hot girl. She's no dumb blond though.
Duncan: The something-I-shall-not-reveal of Nate. He's has been locked up in a mental institution for two years for being diagnosed as a nut case. He's charming despite his physical appearance.
Rating: Three out of Five
August 24, 2013
"Outview (The Inner Movement)" by Brandt Legg is a book that works on many different levels.
It concerns mostly two teenagers, one of them in a mental institution, and his brother in the 'real' world.
Kept apart by their mother they manage to connect and start to uncover family secrets.
Book one in the trilogy shows them coming into their own, fighting for survival and growing in their personal power and awareness.
However, this book has much more to offer than the coming of age part and the action.
Disguised in the shape of fantasy and science fiction elements in this novel I recognise many modern spiritual, esoteric and supernatural concepts, explained to the youngsters by more experienced ones, giving the small picture a wider dimension.
Re-incarnation, psychic powers and astral travel, to name a few, are integral part of the story and influence the personal development and growth of our protagonists.
I am personally quite open to some of these concepts and so I found it very easy to relate to the characters and the story - which in itself also reads like a good fantasy thriller. Whether you see the concepts as real or only as mythical and slightly philosophical fantasy part of the story, they lend the characters additional depth and make the story more magical.
Awareness, good and evil and wisdom are basic concepts that everyone can relate to, whether they are supernatural or instinctive.
The trilogy has the potential of classics, such as the Celestine Prophecy or Conversations with God, only the book is more entertaining and can be seen as pure entertainment, too. The story ends rather abrupt and will be continued in the next book, which I already downloaded onto my kindle, eager to see where the story is leading.
It concerns mostly two teenagers, one of them in a mental institution, and his brother in the 'real' world.
Kept apart by their mother they manage to connect and start to uncover family secrets.
Book one in the trilogy shows them coming into their own, fighting for survival and growing in their personal power and awareness.
However, this book has much more to offer than the coming of age part and the action.
Disguised in the shape of fantasy and science fiction elements in this novel I recognise many modern spiritual, esoteric and supernatural concepts, explained to the youngsters by more experienced ones, giving the small picture a wider dimension.
Re-incarnation, psychic powers and astral travel, to name a few, are integral part of the story and influence the personal development and growth of our protagonists.
I am personally quite open to some of these concepts and so I found it very easy to relate to the characters and the story - which in itself also reads like a good fantasy thriller. Whether you see the concepts as real or only as mythical and slightly philosophical fantasy part of the story, they lend the characters additional depth and make the story more magical.
Awareness, good and evil and wisdom are basic concepts that everyone can relate to, whether they are supernatural or instinctive.
The trilogy has the potential of classics, such as the Celestine Prophecy or Conversations with God, only the book is more entertaining and can be seen as pure entertainment, too. The story ends rather abrupt and will be continued in the next book, which I already downloaded onto my kindle, eager to see where the story is leading.
May 26, 2013
Received from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
The book started out very slow, and I actually lost interest for a good two weeks before I resumed reading. After which, the plot did pick up in the action and adventure. I believe the author had an original idea behind the book, but I don't believe it was executed to its full extent.
First of all, there was too many characters to keep track of. I found myself mixed up more than once when trying to keep track of the names and what events/information they were involved in.
Secondly, I am not quite sure of all of the powers that Nate and the other "mystics" are suppose to possess and use... it seems there are quite a few(with more names and information to keep track of...).
Finally, Nate's character does not seem to have a concrete personality. He crying then BAM all macho and heroic. It feels like the author has tried to make him more relatable with all of these different aspects to his personality, but the character comes off kind of annoying and mixed up.
The book started out very slow, and I actually lost interest for a good two weeks before I resumed reading. After which, the plot did pick up in the action and adventure. I believe the author had an original idea behind the book, but I don't believe it was executed to its full extent.
First of all, there was too many characters to keep track of. I found myself mixed up more than once when trying to keep track of the names and what events/information they were involved in.
Secondly, I am not quite sure of all of the powers that Nate and the other "mystics" are suppose to possess and use... it seems there are quite a few(with more names and information to keep track of...).
Finally, Nate's character does not seem to have a concrete personality. He crying then BAM all macho and heroic. It feels like the author has tried to make him more relatable with all of these different aspects to his personality, but the character comes off kind of annoying and mixed up.
August 16, 2013
This book is an amazing journey for the reader as well as for the main character Nate.
When the story begins Nate is experiencing strange nightmares where he always seems to be facing death. Having lost his father and with his brother having been institutionalised by his mother, Nate feels he has no one he can confide in or call a true friend.
He learns to trust and finds friendships which help him to discover the truth about his nightmares as well as the special powers he possesses.
This book never stands still. The reader is rushed through amazing episodes as Nate learns to use the array of skills he possesses, escapes death and has to save the lives of those who are important to him.
The writing is detailed and creates a vivid picture for the reader of the world Nate inhabits.
When the story begins Nate is experiencing strange nightmares where he always seems to be facing death. Having lost his father and with his brother having been institutionalised by his mother, Nate feels he has no one he can confide in or call a true friend.
He learns to trust and finds friendships which help him to discover the truth about his nightmares as well as the special powers he possesses.
This book never stands still. The reader is rushed through amazing episodes as Nate learns to use the array of skills he possesses, escapes death and has to save the lives of those who are important to him.
The writing is detailed and creates a vivid picture for the reader of the world Nate inhabits.
May 19, 2013
Themes of loss, abandonement, yearning,reincarnation,dream states,mysticism and youth angst and yes, even death abound in this coming of age thriller written by Author Brandt Legg who weaves intricate characters back and forth into intricate plot interaction. The book is geared towards teens, but I am middle aged and really enjoyed the fun ride this book took me on in my head! I am looking forward to the next books in Brandt Legg's trilogy!
August 16, 2013
I can tell that the author poured his heart and soul into this book. The details of the story seem almost surreal. A teenager that discovers his inner powers through mystics he finds along his journey. This is a great young adult read about past lives and how they affect your present and your future. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
August 18, 2013
Happy to have found this book. A decent coming-of-age storyline written in the style of a thriller, Outview kept me turning the pages until the end. Nate, the lead character has a great inner and outer journey, and it was exciting to share it with him! Five stars.
February 16, 2013
Excellent book! I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it!
August 10, 2013
I received the book for free through Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ First Reads.
The concept of reincarnation and the "Outviews" was what made me want to read these books in the first place. Unfortunately, that is only a small part of the story. The pace was inconsistent. There is way too much dialogue, a lot of which seems forced. There are a lot of facts shoved into the dialogue that have nothing to do with the plot (it felt like I was reading from a textbook at times). Very few of the characters were likable, probably due to the fact that they didn't have a chance to really develop. It all just felt so rushed. It was an interesting idea and could have been such a fantastic read, but I was ultimately disappointed.
The concept of reincarnation and the "Outviews" was what made me want to read these books in the first place. Unfortunately, that is only a small part of the story. The pace was inconsistent. There is way too much dialogue, a lot of which seems forced. There are a lot of facts shoved into the dialogue that have nothing to do with the plot (it felt like I was reading from a textbook at times). Very few of the characters were likable, probably due to the fact that they didn't have a chance to really develop. It all just felt so rushed. It was an interesting idea and could have been such a fantastic read, but I was ultimately disappointed.
August 11, 2016
This book was given to me, for free, through Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ First Reads.
CAREFUL SPOILERS AHEAD
When I first started reading this book, and realized that the main theme was not magic per se, but about the soul, reincarnation and things like that, I was a little apreensive, and afraid I was not going to like it. Probably because I am an atheist in a mostly christian (and with some superstition, with some people believing psychics) environment, people often try to make me believe their "truths", with no space for discussion, so I think I created some aversion to this subject.
But, luckily I was able to get over it, and I loved some of this world features, like the vortexes and portals.
The astral and skyclimbing reminds me a lot of my lucid dreams, so I really liked that part too.
But I think the most creative part, and the most intense, are the outviews. Also the whole nature connection, being around the trees, connecting to the animals was really inspiring!
I do think the writing lacks a lot of description, I would like a bigger base in order to imagine things. This way is easier to read, more commercial, but it makes the story a bit shallow.
About the characters.
Nate was annoying sometimes, with his teenage attitude (more at the beginning) and I do think he should have outgrown some of those attitudes after his rough childhood. And it was really enervating every time he said "oh I am surely not one of the seven, blablabla" when I could do all those amazing things... Was he blind or just plain stupid? Since he was neither, I think these speeches were just out of place.
I could not stand Amber, I cannot really say one reason. It was the New Age thing, the fact that she was always so excited about everything and the fact that she was somewhat useless to the story. I also didn't like Rose one bit.
Even though Linh and Kyle are not very developed as characters, I really liked them! Linh would just perspire peace and Kyle's
intellect was really cool.
I loved all the mystics, mostly crowd.
About Dustin, he was a mostly passive part of the story, so we don't know much about him. I liked him for the little he was developed, but I need to see more of him to really have an opinion.
The fact that Sam was Fitts was a really good plot twist!
So overall I liked this book, it was not a masterpiece, but it was pretty creative in some aspects. Like I said before I just wish it was not written in such a shallow, simple way.
I wish I would have won the Outin copy of First Reads, I am curious about the path this story will take.
CAREFUL SPOILERS AHEAD
When I first started reading this book, and realized that the main theme was not magic per se, but about the soul, reincarnation and things like that, I was a little apreensive, and afraid I was not going to like it. Probably because I am an atheist in a mostly christian (and with some superstition, with some people believing psychics) environment, people often try to make me believe their "truths", with no space for discussion, so I think I created some aversion to this subject.
But, luckily I was able to get over it, and I loved some of this world features, like the vortexes and portals.
The astral and skyclimbing reminds me a lot of my lucid dreams, so I really liked that part too.
But I think the most creative part, and the most intense, are the outviews. Also the whole nature connection, being around the trees, connecting to the animals was really inspiring!
I do think the writing lacks a lot of description, I would like a bigger base in order to imagine things. This way is easier to read, more commercial, but it makes the story a bit shallow.
About the characters.
Nate was annoying sometimes, with his teenage attitude (more at the beginning) and I do think he should have outgrown some of those attitudes after his rough childhood. And it was really enervating every time he said "oh I am surely not one of the seven, blablabla" when I could do all those amazing things... Was he blind or just plain stupid? Since he was neither, I think these speeches were just out of place.
I could not stand Amber, I cannot really say one reason. It was the New Age thing, the fact that she was always so excited about everything and the fact that she was somewhat useless to the story. I also didn't like Rose one bit.
Even though Linh and Kyle are not very developed as characters, I really liked them! Linh would just perspire peace and Kyle's
intellect was really cool.
I loved all the mystics, mostly crowd.
About Dustin, he was a mostly passive part of the story, so we don't know much about him. I liked him for the little he was developed, but I need to see more of him to really have an opinion.
The fact that Sam was Fitts was a really good plot twist!
So overall I liked this book, it was not a masterpiece, but it was pretty creative in some aspects. Like I said before I just wish it was not written in such a shallow, simple way.
I wish I would have won the Outin copy of First Reads, I am curious about the path this story will take.
September 13, 2013
Rarely have I read such a dynamic opening. It places you alongside an escape route, as the breathless protagonist, in the grip of his "Outview"—his nightmarish vision—runs away from a danger yet unknown to us: "I kept running. Nine of us had sworn our lives to protect the precious artifact sewn inside my belt. Six were already dead�" And from this paragraph to the next, we take a sharp fall—a transition—from an era of sword battles down to the depth of a sacred Mayan pool where Nate wakes up to the present.
Kyle and Linh, his friends, provide support, normalcy, and a sharp contrast to the protagonist's own family life. Since the day his dad died, Nate finds himself lost in an ever-growing chasm between him and his mom, and the mysterious placement of his older brother Dustin in a mental institution. No wonder Nate's sleep is tortured. The spiral mist of the Outview takes him to a place about which he knows only one thing: he does not want to go there. In the death-like state of dreaming, he experiences a horrible, painful death in a new permeation each time.
The tension between the place he visits in his sleep and the place of his waking hours give the story its lights and shadows—but it also presents two different writing styles: the compelling, dynamic descriptions on one hand and the dialogue, trying to make sense of it all, on the other. I cannot say how other readers may react to this difference. For me, I found myself growing increasingly curious about the circumstances of his father's death, and of the lockup of his brother Dustin. Will Nate and his friends find a portal to another place, a secret world where they can hide from danger? Would their adventure continue to unravel there, and challenge them to find their inner courage?
Like his protagonist, the author has lost his father under tragic circumstances. From that trying time in his life, Brandt Legg became driven to find success, even as he swerved precariously on his way there. The sentences he puts on the lips of his characters are quite telling, in the context of his own experience: "Possessions, of any kind, block us from reaching the power of our soul," and, "I think everything's connected." The author must have recalled the crippling migraine headaches from which he suffered, and used them here as a model for Nate's Outviews. This, to me, is a delightful way to pivot from reality, and elevate its pain into a creative space. Call it what it is: inspiration.
Five stars.
Kyle and Linh, his friends, provide support, normalcy, and a sharp contrast to the protagonist's own family life. Since the day his dad died, Nate finds himself lost in an ever-growing chasm between him and his mom, and the mysterious placement of his older brother Dustin in a mental institution. No wonder Nate's sleep is tortured. The spiral mist of the Outview takes him to a place about which he knows only one thing: he does not want to go there. In the death-like state of dreaming, he experiences a horrible, painful death in a new permeation each time.
The tension between the place he visits in his sleep and the place of his waking hours give the story its lights and shadows—but it also presents two different writing styles: the compelling, dynamic descriptions on one hand and the dialogue, trying to make sense of it all, on the other. I cannot say how other readers may react to this difference. For me, I found myself growing increasingly curious about the circumstances of his father's death, and of the lockup of his brother Dustin. Will Nate and his friends find a portal to another place, a secret world where they can hide from danger? Would their adventure continue to unravel there, and challenge them to find their inner courage?
Like his protagonist, the author has lost his father under tragic circumstances. From that trying time in his life, Brandt Legg became driven to find success, even as he swerved precariously on his way there. The sentences he puts on the lips of his characters are quite telling, in the context of his own experience: "Possessions, of any kind, block us from reaching the power of our soul," and, "I think everything's connected." The author must have recalled the crippling migraine headaches from which he suffered, and used them here as a model for Nate's Outviews. This, to me, is a delightful way to pivot from reality, and elevate its pain into a creative space. Call it what it is: inspiration.
Five stars.
December 29, 2013
Outview by Brand Legg is an astonishing book given to me in exchange for an honest review ( Lovers of Paranormal).
It is a story I really thought over and over as I finished the book, because it touches deeper aspects, we should all consider carefully about our lives in this world and the effect of our decisions to others and nature.
All begins when Nate Ryder start having visions of past lives, hear voices and see things others cannot. Afraid that he is losing his sunity and end up like his brother terns to his friend for help because his mother is so distant after his father death and hid brother enclosure to mental institution. Along with his fiends Nate begins a gurney towards spiritual awakening, power and grate danger. The findings of this small group brings grate discoveries but the consequences for them and there families are lethal.
Brand Legg gives a nicely writen story with dinamic plot, well developed and intresting characters full of mystery, thrill, mysticism and spiritualism. I enjoed the interaction with all characters and the way ancient mysticism and philosophy bleared with the modern world in the form of a well organised conspiracy which give a grate push to the up coming events.
I highly recomend this book to anyone who enjoys a multilayered story, full of mystery,thrill, strong caracters and above all love for supernatural.
It is a story I really thought over and over as I finished the book, because it touches deeper aspects, we should all consider carefully about our lives in this world and the effect of our decisions to others and nature.
All begins when Nate Ryder start having visions of past lives, hear voices and see things others cannot. Afraid that he is losing his sunity and end up like his brother terns to his friend for help because his mother is so distant after his father death and hid brother enclosure to mental institution. Along with his fiends Nate begins a gurney towards spiritual awakening, power and grate danger. The findings of this small group brings grate discoveries but the consequences for them and there families are lethal.
Brand Legg gives a nicely writen story with dinamic plot, well developed and intresting characters full of mystery, thrill, mysticism and spiritualism. I enjoed the interaction with all characters and the way ancient mysticism and philosophy bleared with the modern world in the form of a well organised conspiracy which give a grate push to the up coming events.
I highly recomend this book to anyone who enjoys a multilayered story, full of mystery,thrill, strong caracters and above all love for supernatural.
April 20, 2013
I won this book from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ! Thanks!
Anyways this book was okay. Reason I'm giving it 3 stars only.
Nate: Nate is the protagonist of the book and honestly I think he's a big pansy. Yes, you have a brother that is misunderstood and dying. Yes, your father died wrongfully in a huge conspiracy.Yes your mother hardly shows you any love and may even fear you at times. Yes, you're going through a tough stage in your life dealing with these "Outviews" and super power abilities. No, you don't have to cry about it every couple of pages. You're the supposed hero in this book. Cry me a river, build a bridge and then get over it. Am I the only one constantly annoyed by Nate, his tears and his immature and annoying comments?...
I feel like this book had huge potential to be great but unfortunately fell short. It was a great concept (reincarnation, super power abilities, saving the world etc) but I personally don't think it was very well executed.
P.S. There is a grammatical error on page 151. "Yes, I forgive you everything." Maybe it's the lingo. Maybe I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure there should be a for between you and everything.
Anyways this book was okay. Reason I'm giving it 3 stars only.
Nate: Nate is the protagonist of the book and honestly I think he's a big pansy. Yes, you have a brother that is misunderstood and dying. Yes, your father died wrongfully in a huge conspiracy.Yes your mother hardly shows you any love and may even fear you at times. Yes, you're going through a tough stage in your life dealing with these "Outviews" and super power abilities. No, you don't have to cry about it every couple of pages. You're the supposed hero in this book. Cry me a river, build a bridge and then get over it. Am I the only one constantly annoyed by Nate, his tears and his immature and annoying comments?...
I feel like this book had huge potential to be great but unfortunately fell short. It was a great concept (reincarnation, super power abilities, saving the world etc) but I personally don't think it was very well executed.
P.S. There is a grammatical error on page 151. "Yes, I forgive you everything." Maybe it's the lingo. Maybe I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure there should be a for between you and everything.
August 15, 2013
This Sci-Fi/Fantasy Adventure novel Outview is about time travel, reincarnation, and discovering the inner powers we all have if we could just connect with them.
Nate is on the adventure of a life time trying to save and prove his brother isn't crazy. Trying to prove he isn't either. The journey takes him to so many different places and thru many life times. Each story was a story itself that I felt thoroughly involved in.
First lesson you will learn is everything can change in an instant and in this fast paced, page turner is does!
The writer literally makes you feel as it you are a part of the story and every new adventure was very creative from the highest mountain peaks, and rain forest to riding a mountain lion and even in war with his dead father.
I really enjoyed reading this book and will have to read the second one for more great adventures. There was so much going and the time just flew by as I entered into every world with the author.
I highly recommend this book and wish I could give more than five stars.
Nate is on the adventure of a life time trying to save and prove his brother isn't crazy. Trying to prove he isn't either. The journey takes him to so many different places and thru many life times. Each story was a story itself that I felt thoroughly involved in.
First lesson you will learn is everything can change in an instant and in this fast paced, page turner is does!
The writer literally makes you feel as it you are a part of the story and every new adventure was very creative from the highest mountain peaks, and rain forest to riding a mountain lion and even in war with his dead father.
I really enjoyed reading this book and will have to read the second one for more great adventures. There was so much going and the time just flew by as I entered into every world with the author.
I highly recommend this book and wish I could give more than five stars.
May 4, 2013
As one who tends to reads mostly non-fiction, I am particularly sceptical about contemporary fiction. But in reading OUTVIEW I was swiftly surprised and easily encaptured by the riveting, action-packed storyline. A coming of age thriller, featuring a thought-provoking reincarnation theme, OUTVIEW is clearly a tale of now. Yet first-time novelist Brandt Legg Ìýutilizes Ìýa classic, old-fashion storytelling approach , seemingly borrowed from the cliff-hanging serials of 1940's radio & films. He takes the readers on one wild, suspenseful and entertaining adventure. And it's an enlightening, learning experience at that. The author smoothly works in various Ìýgeographical, historical, musical, scholarly and literary references.
OUTVIEW is book one of a trilogy. Finding myself unexpectedly invested in the story's Ìýapproachable Ìýcharacters, I am eagerly awaiting the next two volumes!
September 2, 2013
This was a fast-paced young adult thriller. Sixteen year old Nate experiences death. He hides it from his best friends, Kyle and Linh. The plot thickens and we wonder what really happened to Nate’s dad, and why is his brother put away? This was a well written book with plenty of "twists" that kept it interesting. I want to read book 2! I have to know what’s going to happen and how everything is going to end. The author did a great job, and the story line was very different from other books I read which was really refreshing. I can't wait to read more books by this author! This tantalizing thriller is filled with unforgettable characters and lots of entertainment, plus it moves at an exciting pace. I’m so glad I picked this one up!
June 1, 2014
Unfortunately, I am not able to agree with the previous reviewers about how good this textbook.. I mean novel was. I constantly had the feeling that I was doing the required reading for my jr. College course "an introduction to new age theology". I must admit, the plot between the lessons was intriguing. Nevertheless, after about halfway through the book I was really starting to get tired of all the lectures we the readers have to sit through.
I also found that many of the reactions of the characters are somewhat unbelievable. And no teenager ever says "sorry about that, but hey, I'm a teenager, what do you expect."
Perhaps I am spoiled by such great perspective altering books like "Ishmael" (by Daniel Quinn?, I believe). I won't be continuing the series.
I also found that many of the reactions of the characters are somewhat unbelievable. And no teenager ever says "sorry about that, but hey, I'm a teenager, what do you expect."
Perhaps I am spoiled by such great perspective altering books like "Ishmael" (by Daniel Quinn?, I believe). I won't be continuing the series.
February 14, 2013
I loved this book! It's a dazzling, quick moving transformative journey.
Just when you think you know what will happen...there's another twist.
I really connected with Nate and his friends right away and that caring increased to the point where I'm very, very impatient to read the next book in this trilogy. One of my favorite parts was meeting the mystics.
Each one was mesmerizing and memorable. I think other readers will be
fascinated by the wisdom and adventure they discover as they take this journey with Nate.
Just when you think you know what will happen...there's another twist.
I really connected with Nate and his friends right away and that caring increased to the point where I'm very, very impatient to read the next book in this trilogy. One of my favorite parts was meeting the mystics.
Each one was mesmerizing and memorable. I think other readers will be
fascinated by the wisdom and adventure they discover as they take this journey with Nate.
August 18, 2013
It's obvious from the beginning of the book that Nate isn't completely normal. He has these life like dreams which he refers to as "outviews" that are really views into his past lives. There is a hint of romance that is just enough, plenty of action, and twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. This book is unlike anything I've ever read. It was so realistic, like everything in the book could really happen. I loved all of the characters, and I can't wait to read more and continue on this journey with them to find out how it will all end.
August 19, 2013
Edge of your seat
An imaginative and intriguing novel which will pull you right into the pages.
Great plot twists and turns have been created which will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The characters are super in this well-paced metaphysical thriller. Legg certainly has shown the capacity to craft a great page-turner- you will be gripped to this fantasy adventure.
Superb- well worth a look! 5
An imaginative and intriguing novel which will pull you right into the pages.
Great plot twists and turns have been created which will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The characters are super in this well-paced metaphysical thriller. Legg certainly has shown the capacity to craft a great page-turner- you will be gripped to this fantasy adventure.
Superb- well worth a look! 5
May 3, 2013
Outview was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I was lost in it the moment I started reading it. A book that not only kept you guessing but also truly makes you think. I cannot wait to read the next one and dive deeper into the inner movement. A MUST read
July 22, 2017
received from author for honest review.
I really liked the blurb for this and was pleasantly surprised.This was a good book and had me hooked from start.
It makes you think alot about ourselves and people around us- who we do or do not know.
a really entertaining idea and I really enjoyed it.
I really liked the blurb for this and was pleasantly surprised.This was a good book and had me hooked from start.
It makes you think alot about ourselves and people around us- who we do or do not know.
a really entertaining idea and I really enjoyed it.
June 5, 2013
I was very lucky in receiving this book through a goodreads giveaway and i'm so happy I got it! I started this book two months ago but only got through a few [ages before life got in the way and had to put it down. Two days ago though, through a sight procrastination period, i picked up the book again and finished it.
I really enjoyed the ideas of the story. The main one being that what makes us is the soul, not the human body. I like the idea of reincarnation and I think this book had a nice way of viewing this topic.
There was two small things that bugged me with this book though. For one, I really didn't like the small amount of romance it had. I found it unnecessary and just incredibly awkward to read.
The second thing I didn't like, was how much the explanation point was used. I know, it's kind of a weird thing to be annoyed about but I felt like every other sentence was said in a super excited way, and that at some points the story felt too fast, and rushed.
But apart from that I found the story very engaging, and at times felt as though my mind was being blown to pieces from all the different ideas of the universe. ( in a good way, of course)
Can't wait to read the next installment to the series. Super excited to see what's going to happen next with what happened at the end!
I really enjoyed the ideas of the story. The main one being that what makes us is the soul, not the human body. I like the idea of reincarnation and I think this book had a nice way of viewing this topic.
There was two small things that bugged me with this book though. For one, I really didn't like the small amount of romance it had. I found it unnecessary and just incredibly awkward to read.
The second thing I didn't like, was how much the explanation point was used. I know, it's kind of a weird thing to be annoyed about but I felt like every other sentence was said in a super excited way, and that at some points the story felt too fast, and rushed.
But apart from that I found the story very engaging, and at times felt as though my mind was being blown to pieces from all the different ideas of the universe. ( in a good way, of course)
Can't wait to read the next installment to the series. Super excited to see what's going to happen next with what happened at the end!
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