Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry

Biotic and abiotic oil.
Scarce or infinite oil.
Confucianism versus Legalism.
Benevolence versus Oppression.
Terra Cotta warriors and the First Emperor.
"Ba" brotherhood of eunuchs and dynasties.
China, Russia, and American.
Politics and revolution.
Mystery, suspense, and history.
Steve Berry is one of my favorite authors.
A great read!!!

Cross Fire by James Patterson

Wedding Bells and Gun Shots
Detective Alex Cross's specialty is the extreme cases. Alex investigates "the patriot" , a case of vigilante justice. High profile officials in Washington are targeted by a sniper with insider knowledge. Also, Alex is pursuing the "numbers" killer who carves mathematical equations on his victims. Kyle Craig,the "mastermind", hides in plain sight and is relentless in eliminating Alex and his family.
Alex and Bree stone are married and Kyle pursues them on their honeymoon. Of course,Nana Mama shares her wisdom and oversees the family.
A fast and good read!

Hell's Corner by David Baldacci

Nanobts and scents.
Hell's Corner is in Washington D.C. across from the White House. An explosion at Lafayette Park made no sense. Things might not be as they seem. John Carr aka Oliver Stone partners with MI-16 agent Mary Chapman. Clues to hunt down takes them further from the truth. Will all the Camel members survive? Questions with no answers complicates an already complicated situation.
I was reading until the wee hours of the morning!!!!!

The Murder Room by Michael Capuzzo

Cuisine and Crime
This serious and chilling book is more disturbing because it's non-fiction. The Vidocq Society is a group of the world's finest sleuths including a brilliant forensic artist. They meet for a gourmet meal and decide which unsolved murder to investigate. The Vidocq Society hunts down human monsters. They try to understand murder and the nature of evil.
Horrendous and heartbreaking cold cases are included in this book.
Supersleuths!!

The Confession by John Grisham

Legal and Political
The Confession by John Grisham is about capital punishment and Texas. No matter what your opinion is about the death penalty,this work of fiction is a compelling read and thought provoking.
Hot topic.

American Assassin by Vince Flynn

Ultimate espionage.
Vince Flynn is one of my top five favorite authors. In the novel American Assassin author Vince Flynn introduces Mitch Rapp. He is a gifted college athlete and has a unique skill set suited for clandestine activities. Rapp has extremely acute situational awareness and is trained for black ops.
He becomes one of the men who do not exist. Mitch is the terrorist's worst nightmare; the American assassin!!!!

The Reversal by Michael Connally

Michael Connally is THE master of the legal thriller!
The DA's office needs an independent counsel in the retrial based on DNA evidence of a convicted child killer imprisoned for twenty-four years.
Defense attorney Mickey Haller and LAPD detective Harry Bosch agree to cross the line between defense and prosecution and prosecute the case. Haller chooses his ex-wife deputy DA Maggie McPherson as his second chair. A FBI profiler concludes that the original investigator reached the wrong conculsion in1986. The importance of an investigator is evident throughout the novel. The book emphasis the difference in preparation for the prosecutor and the defense. Are all the answers contained in the courtroom???
Burden of proof.

Painted Ladies by Robert B.Parker

Robert B. Parker paints vivid pictures in a few precise words.
Painted Ladies is about the Holocaust and stolen art. Boston PI Spenser traces the painting "Lady with a Finch". Something or someone is fraudulent. How does an unplanned pregnancy effect the characters? Is there evidence to prove a swindle?
Painted Ladies is also a continuing love between Spenser and Susaan and a new love between two dogs.
I will miss Robert B. Parker's novels! Be sure to read his last book.

Don't Blink by James Paterson

This is a DEFINITE MUST READ !!!
I don't want to reveal anything so I won't say anything else.

Heaven's Fury by Stephen Frey

Conflicted!!
A small town sheriff in the north country of Wisconsin struggles for answers. Is a cult murdering people? Loyalty, friendship, old loves, financial ruin, hates, revenge, jealousy, and a massive winter storm pull the sheriff in many directions.
Who or what to believe???
A great mystery and a good read!!!

The Cobra by Frederick Forsyth

Ruthless!!! Possible ????
Paul Devereaux, former CIA, is the Cobra. The Cobra is tasked to destroy the vast cocaine industry. The designation of cocaine is changed to a national threat and an act of terrorism. Don Diego Estaban, a Colombian, runs the Hernandad which is the supreme cocaine cartel. He has a new and dangerous enemy in the Cobra. The Cobra demands total independence and determines the cartel's Achilles heel is seawater. The Cobra's ingenious plan severely damages the cocaine cartel. Ruses and disinformation planted by the Cobra continue the successful assault. Politics abruptly interfere and halt the Cobra.
Betrayal by whom??? Greed???
A definite must read!!!!

Sants Fe Edge by Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods latest novel is not a fluffy mystery, but has a definite edge. It featues Santa Fe attorney Ed Eagle and a puzzle of murder, sex, money and characters with distinct personalities. What will the puzzle reveal ???
Enjoy!!!

The Holy Thief by William Ryan

A chilling look at Moscow in the 1930's
The main character,Captain Korolev, investigates a murder. He is committed to uncovering the truth which leads him from the Soviet elite to Moscow's underworld. An American nun is murdered and a religious icon that has protected Russia from the seventeenth century is stolen. The hardness and grim reality of Soviet life is part of Korolev's world. Korolev, a true believer, is conflicted but a loyal state servant. Who can Korolev trust??? Who are the real criminals???
Compelling and powerful!!!!!!
This is the debut novel for William Ryan and great!!!!

The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

War of the Cousins
War of the Roses: Royal House of Lancaster Red Rose and Royal House of York White Rose
For most of the fifteenth century these two royal houses battled for control of the British monarchy.
Margaret's duty is to bear a son and heir for the House of Lancaster. Her family arranges a loveless marraige so that her son will be royal on both sides. Bloodlines are the only thing that matters. Margaret is a determined woman who believes in her destiny, her lineage and her son Henry Tudor is the rightful King of England.Margaret is the founder of the Tudors and her sole ambition is her son on the throne.
The Red Queen shapes the course of British history.
Philippa Gregory Makes history a compelling and interesting read!!!!

A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer

" Pro Bono Humani Generis"
Claire Shipley is a photojournalist for Life magazine during WWII. Claire does an article about a green mold grow in milk bottles known as penicillin. This miraculous new drug is for the military only. The government changes the patent laws. Dr. James Stanton coordinates Carnegie Institution's top secret research for the military. Claire and James Stanton fall in love. A researcher dies under suspicious circumstances. Claire's estranged father Edward Rutherford,an investment millionaire, understands the profit from a new miracle drug and other antibacterial drugs. Rutherford buys a pharmaceutial company.
A history of penicillin,murder,political intrigue, legal manipulations, and a love story combine to make a compelling read.
"For the good of mankind."

The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver

"Juice"
Someone is using electricity as a weapon. The answer has to be in the physical evidence. Lincoln Rhyme, forensic criminologist, in troubled by the inconsistencies in the massive investigation. Is this ecoterror? Rhyme is also consulting on another investigation in Mexico concerning the Watchmaker, one of the few criminals to elude Rhyme.
Who is behind the attacks??? Motive??? Target ???
Rhyme,a quadriplegic, disappears!!!

Brilliant !!!

Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman

Deeply Touching !!!
A debut novel by Beth Hoffman. A young girl with many hurts in her twelve years is taken to Savannah where she is surrounded by love, wisdom, and Southern eccentricity. The book reminds me of my much loved Grandmother. My Grandmother is and always will be my guiding force.
Funny and Inspiring!!!!

The Prophecy by Chris Kuzneski

Nostradamus
Reminiscent of Dan Brown
Centuries of mystery
Puzzles in ancient languages
Codes
Assassin
Swiss bank
A journal written by Nostradamus
Future?

Crashers by Dana Haynes

This book will be made into a movie!!!
Crashers is a fascinating look at a major airline crash investigation. It is loaded with action, suspense, amazing details, intrigue, and great characters.
I could not stop reading this book!!!
Wonderfully breathtaking!!!!1

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva is my favorite author and his latest novel is extraordinary!!!!!!
The Rembrandt Affair combines a missing portrait by Rembrandt, numbered accounts in Switzerland, a hidden child in Amsterdam, looted assets of the Holocaust, a British newspaper reporter, and a nuclear smuggling network into Iran.
A Daniel Silva novel would not be complete without Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin. Gabriel is at his best!!
A masterpiece!!!!!!

Foreign Influence by Brad Thor

"Find, fix, finish, and follow up."
The Carlton Group is a small group of Special Forces operatives. These operatives with military or intelligence experience excel in counter terrorism skill and psychological operations. These patriots keep America safe at home and abroad no matter what the cost.
A great read and be thankful these operatives are on the watch for America!!!

The Ark by Boyd Morrison

A mystery as old as the ages!
The Ark is the debut novel by Boyd Morrison. The novel combines archaeology, religious fanaticism and a biological agent.
Is Noah's Ark really found and what does it mean for mankind???

The Passage by Justin Cronin

The Passage is a major case of strangeness.

In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson

PTSD is frightening because it's all too real. Men and women in military service continually sacrifice. Two generations of family dynamics involving three families is compelling.The courtroom drama is gripping with a surprising twist at the end.
Timely!!!!

Inside Out by Barry Eisler

OLIGARCHY????
Politics, Black Ops,Information Laundering, Torture, Cover-ups.
I read this in one sitting!!!
Thriller!!!
Riveting!!!

Private by james Patterson

Private is an investigation firm that doesn't follow any rules and has the most advanced forensic tools. Three crimes are challenging Jack Morgan.
Can you solve all the crimes??? Can Private???

61 Hours by Lee Child

WHAT A BOOK !!! WHAT A BOOK !!!
A SUSPENSE THRILLER FROM COVER TO COVER!!! BRILLIANTLY TOLD !!!
THE ENDING LEAVES A HUGH QUESTION !!!
THIS TITLE IS ADDED TO MY LIST OF FAVORITES !!!!

The Lion by Nelson DeMille

FBI special agent John Corey uses humor and wisecracks to endure the unending war on terror. The Lion, the Libyan terrorist, has a mission of personal revenge and a devastating assignment from his Middle East backers.
Violence and attitude together... Suspenseful!!!

The Rule of Nine by Steve Martini

Gripping !!!! Shocking !!!!
Is the Old Weatherman, from the radical group in the sixties, trying to alter the direction of America by eliminating all nine members of the Supreme Court ?
Or are Middle Eastern terrorists using mercenaries to attack America ?
Is a massive thermobaric bomb, which is half a step down from a nuclear device, and a MAV(micro air vehicle) threats to America ?
The Rule of Nine is at the top of suspense thrillers !!!

Falcon Seven by James W. Hutson

This book has everything and is excellent!!!
U.S. Navy fliers receive bad intel over Afghanistan and Pakistan and are accused of war crimes.An international crisis and conspiracy develops. There is courtroom drama at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands. International law is used for political manipulation. A scary commentary on our world today.
Powerful reading !!!!!!

The Pallbearers by Stephen J. Cannell

Six orphans,now adults,mentored by Walter"Pop" Dix are convinced "Pop" did not commit suicide. The six are non-Conformists who aren't worried about their actions or protecting their selves.Their suspicions lead to fraudlent documents and millions in embezzlement.
The six street-hardened throwaways paid their debt to the only positive thing in their young lives.
Heart moving!!!!

Blue-Eyed Devil by Robert B. Parker

The dialogue in Robert B. Parker's westerns is masterful. Parker's novels are a pleasant afternoon of reading that transports me to that special place of horses, guns, and the west.
I miss Robert B. Parker
Enjoy the showdown!!!

The Bricklayer by Noah Boyd

The Bricklayer is five-star superb!!!
Steve Vail is the bricklayer, an ex-FBI agent who solves impossible puzzles and looks beyond the obvious. The novel has a brilliant extortion plot by an evil genius with insider information who doesn't like law enforcement. There is lots of misdirection, many possibilities and motives. Each clue leaves something to lure the bricklayer to the next trap. This is the debut novel for Noah Boyd. Irresistible!!!!!!!

Deliver Us From Evil by David Baldacci

Evil has no geographic boundaries. Deliver Us From Evil is about human monsters, mass murderers, war criminals, human traffickers, and extreme physical torture.
Two groups are hunting for the same monster. It's a good read, but very graphic.
Deliver Us From Evil will make you gasp.

Nowhere to Run by C.J. Box

A winner!!! Fantastic!!!
C.J.Box is an author I've read a lot and he gets better and better.This novel is great!!!
Nowhere to Run features the character Joe Pickett in Wyoming.The book concerns land seizures where the government confiscates private property. The author highlights an activist group for private property rights and small town America. Politics and a private hit squad are involved
An intense read!!!!!!!

House Secrets by Mike Lawson

House Secrets is an intriguing political thriller!!!
Joe DeMarco , who works for the Speaker of the House, investigates the death of a newspaper reporter. DeMarco finds the biggest political scandal since Watergate, the CIA, mobsters, Washington politics, a suspect chief of staff, secrets, and self serving strategies.
House Secrets is a dangerous time in the halls of power and a must read!!!

Down to the Wire by David Rosenfelt

Wow!!! David Rosenfelt is one of my favorite authors.
Chris Turley is a newspaper reporter whose anonymous source's tips give Chris headline after headline. There are many bewildering pieces of the puzzle.
Down to the Wire is a page turner and a thrilling read. Can you piece the puzzle together???

The Queen's Governess by Karen Harper

The Queen's Governess is a historical fiction of Katherine Ashley, friend of Anne Boleyn and governess to young Princess Elizabeth Tudor.
Kat as a spy for Thomas Cromwell, serves the magnificent and terrible Henry VIII. Princess Elizabeth and Kat suffer together exile and imprisonment. Kat continues to serve Princess Elizabeth when she ascends to the Tudor throne and the realm of England, Scotland,and Ireland.
Elizabeth said "Anne Boleyn gave me life, but Kat Ashley gave me love."
I highly recommend The Queen's Governess.

Among Thieves by David Hosp

Among Thieves is a fictional story inspired by the true crime theft of half a billion dollars in rare art. South Boston attorney Scott Finn,an old friend from Finn's youth, the IRA, and FBI's Art Theft Program are linked to the twenty year old unsolved theft of the stolen masterpieces.
Among Thieves has unforgettable characters and fast paced details in this legal thriller
Davis Hosp is on my favorite author list. Unfortunately, he is not well known. Read this author!!!
Among thieves is riveting!!!!

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

The Postmistress is a compelling book. Ordinary life continues while war goes on around us. The Postmistress occurs before America is drawn into WWII. It has realistic personalities for that time in our history. The characters in The Postmistress respond to circumstances and stories by a war correspondent. It delves into the nature of love and of war. The novel will stay with you for a long time!!! You must read this book!!! Read and let your emotions flow!!!

False Convictions by Tim Green

Tim Green is one of my favorite top five authors. Texan Casey Jordan is an attorney with the Freedom Project, a charity helping wrongfully convicted prisoners
Casey investigates a small town in New York and finds lies by the DA, police, and the judge. Gas leases worth billions and environmental issues are involved.
Is billionaire philanthropist and his money partners helping or using Casey? Is tax evansion an issue? This is a good legal thriller with lots of possibilities. Be a sleuth!!!

Read My Pins by Madeleine Albright

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright used pins as part of her diplomatic signature. She used brooches to send silent messages. The book has over 200 photographs of her diverse collection of pins. Secretary Albright has a collector's eye and recognizes the communicative ability of what seems ordinary.
Jewelry has along history. Marvel at the power of pins.

I , Sniper by Stephen Hunter

This is "The Fiction Book" for anyone military or who loves guns. I , Sniper provides a close look at the dynamics of shooting, the sniper culture and tradecraft. It echos the Vietnam war and the radical 60's. The book emphasis the courage and honor of Marine snipers. I am in awe of the skill set of these superb operations professionals. In the novel, Bob Lee Swagger is a legendary marksman and hunter. Our freedom and our lifestyle are ensured by men like Bob Lee Swagger
The book reflects honor and Marines taking care of their own. Semper Fi.

Kisser by Stuart Woods

A racy escape!!!
This is a quick read. Very predictable plot and characters , but fun to read. Stone Barrington and Dino Bacchetti are trying to save an heiress from a con artist. There is an undercover drug operation, art, an actress, the FBI, and sex. Enjoy and escape!!!

The Last Ember by Daniel Levin

Excellent!!! Superb!!! Wow!!!
I forgot to eat. I forgot everything except this book!!!
The Last Ember is a quest for the greatest treasure of the ancient world, the Jewish menorah of Herod's temple. Ancient espionage is evident when a Jewish spy from Jerusalem is planted in the Roman court. In present day,Israel's Antiquities Authority is trying to prevent illicit excavations and illegal trafficking of ancient artifacts.
Daniel Levin is a new author and is very good. Last Ember is engrossing and a must read!!!!

Pairs Vendetta by Steve Berry

Steve Berry is one of my favorite authors. This book is interesting and very thought provoking. At first, Paris Vendetta is about Napoleon's lost treasure of stolen art and antiquities. It also concerns the Paris Club which secretly wrecks havoc with the world's financial systems. Economics is the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. The book reveals a financial conspiracy and expert financial manipulations that devalue currencies. Who benefits from the power of money???

The First Rule by Robert Crais

WOW!!! Astonishing!!!
The First Rule is the thieves code for organized criminal gangs of the former Soviet Union. There is a tangle of ancient grudges,vengeance and blood ties.
Joe pike and Elvis Cole take care of their own and are plunged into a terrible world. I could not stop reading. Fast paced and a great read!!!