Supernatural: The Unholy Cause Mass Market Paperback – May 4, 2010

Great read

Like the best episodes of the series, Joe Schreiber's "The Unholy Cause" grabs your interest in its opening moments and doesn't let go until the end. It twists and turns and surprises, moving so fast that you'll find yourself at the last page completely out of breath...and wearing a big, satisfied smile.I've been a fan of the series since the pilot episode, and was delighted to discover that Mr. Schreiber seems to be a fan as well. His portrayals of the Winchesters and their supporting cast are spot-on, to the point that you can see (and hear) them in your mind's eye as you read. Not a single note rings false. His original characters are presented in just enough detail to make them interesting, and each of them offers a surprise or two along the way. His villains are scary (and smart) and present a worthwhile challenge to our heroes.Yes, it's a TV tie-in. It's not great literature. There are a few typos and a couple of small continuity glitches. But overall, the book is great, great fun, and I recommend it highly.

The author has a very creative and well-played storyline. And most importantly for having a Supernatural novel, he kept the Winchesters and their closely bonded relationship, very much involved in all of it. I sincerely hope he writes another one very soon.This was very smart, very well researched in historical aspects and religion. Nice descriptive writing style and very easy to understand, even if you're not a history buff.I think that, maybe if I were to personally add an element at all, since he DID use Castiel in the book, it would've been the comedic aspect of the angel; he played a very serious role, as he usually does, but it would've been nice to have a 'confused line' or 'misinterpretation' on Cas's part. But that's just me :). I'd read it again, and I'd recommend it to friends! Awesome book!

I enjoyed a lot about this book. The setting was interesting to me and the civil war theme added a new dimension, being an easy way to create a sold mental picture as it's something that's familiar and there is also the brother-against-brother theme of that war obviously paralleling the experiences of Sam and Dean though seasons four and five. Plus it's also exciting.The side characters are interesting and well written. The pace is compelling. Dean and Sam and very in character as is Castiel for the most part (though his behaviour in his opening scene made it look like he was in worse mental shape than he appeared to be in for the rest of the book. It was most odd.)The only real problems I had with it was it seemed to wrap up a little too quickly for my taste at the end and there is a bit where Cas says he's going to help (in what felt like a very important scene, a solemn-sounding commitment), goes to where he's needed and just vanishes for the rest of the fight as soon as the baddies turned up. That left me scratching my head. I got the feeling the author didn't know how to use him, because it didn't make much sense in-character.I would recommend this book at any SPN fan all the same. When I finished it I wanted there to be more. That's the sign of an enjoyable book.

Now, I've read all of the spn books except "Heart of the Dragon" so far. The rest to me either hit semi-close to the boys' relationship, or hit pretty close to the creep factor. Never had I read an spn book that got BOTH and so damn well, until "The Unholy Cause."It takes place early season 5. The boys are united, but still reeling from events. Cas is in it some and Bobby via phone calls. Rufus has a short scene as well. Emotional and physical whump abounds for both boys. Up against demon armies, civil war re-enactments turn not-so-acting and on the run from destiny, determined law enforcement and history itself, the boys have to help return an ancient coil before it's too late...for them all.Some of the imagery is downright chilling and I actually found myself interested in the secondary characters.A VERY fun read! I couldn't put it down!

I am a Supernatural fan. I have seen the whole show and am in love with it. While waiting for the new season to come out, I was at an impasse. I really wanted some more Winchester stories to fill the gap between seasons. And then I found these beauties. There are (I believe) 32 of them, but they are completely worth the read.My favorite part of the books (specifically this one) is the character development. You become more acquainted with Sam and Dean and even the time period that they are researching in. (you'd have to read the book). I recommend this book and the others to anyone who really enjoys Supernatural but has trouble waiting for new episodes.Highly entertaining!

Can't wait to read it.

This story is good enough to have been an actual episode and it was written well, too. There was a healthy mix of original characters vs. Supernatural characters -- no focusing on the original characters taking up time when you really want to be reading about Sam and Dean. Bonus points: Cas was in the book for a couple of blinks of the eye, and as little time as he was in the story, he behaved exactly as you'd expect him to. (Okay, maybe it was a little far-fetched to think that he couldn't tell a Civil War re-enactment from the real thing, but still!)If you want to read a Supernatural book where the characters really sound like the characters, with an original plot PLUS a bit of Cas, this is the book.

Ótimo livro, veio novinho e bem embalado. A história é muito boa. Se você for fã da série eu recomendo bastante a leitura.Mesmo quem não for fã será uma ótima história de ficção que te prende do início ao fim. Recomendo!

Reçu en super bon état et plus tôt que prévu :)

Great writing, full of Winchester personality. The story simply roars along with action aplenty. Very visual; you can easily imagine it as a great TV episode. Joe Schreiber... thanks!

K I love supernatural well mostly Dean and Sam because they make the story more fun. I rate this book 10/10 and I never read book but until supernatural book came out and it helps me to read more and helps me with my letters because I try my best to make the best to make the words make sense. Thanks you for helping me read Joe Schreiber you are the best book written in the world I love supernatural .

内容から、Season 5の6話「正しき選択」の前後と考えれば、ちょうど良いでしょう。どうやら二人でオーシャンズ11を観ていたもよう。現実を受け入れつつも、なんとかしてディーンの信頼を取り戻そうとするサム。それに応えようとするディーン。彼らにとっては、とても辛い時期ですが。サムはサムらしく、ディーンはディーンらしい味のある動きに思わずニヤけます。そして時折、白衣の天使やFBIとして顔を出し、相変わらず周囲を困惑させるカスティエル。　これを読んだ後、20話「4つの指輪」を観ると、クラウリーにとったサムの反応に納得がいきます。サムのあだ名mooseは、noose（首吊り縄）にかけた皮肉も含んでいるのかな？と思いました。テンポは非常に速いですが、押さえるところはしっかり押さえており、大満足な一冊です！読者が何を求めているかを念頭に置き、隅々までよく考え込まれており密度が濃い。書き手の努力が十分に実っています。祭司にイエスを引き渡し、後に首吊り自殺をしたユダ。ここでは、その時の縄と報酬として受け取った銀貨が、重要な意味をもっています。福音書を知らない人は、今回のキーは 『裏切り者』 と覚えておけば大丈夫。ジョージア州の北、テネシー州チャタヌーガ近辺、南北戦争（1861〜5年）ミッショナリー・リッジの戦いを再現するイベントで事件は起こります。ゲティスバーグがモデルになっているようです。What most fan want to get from tie-in is "Sam and Dean do do a lot of Sam and Dean", right?Here it is. You definitely love this!The idea that the Civil War re-enactment involved in Supernatural was nice.I've also read a couple of author interviews. Thank you very very much Joe Schreiber.So appreciate your writing a well thought-out novel.