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?