Drop - Deferred Retirement Option Plan
"High Jingo" - Police and Political Overtones
Harry Bosch is the lead investigator in two cases at once. One case involves a political conspiracy and the other case a sadistic killer. Bosch closely looks at both cases and finds the holes. He is led far astray in the investigations. Bosch's code as a man is everybody counts or nobody counts. Harry Bosch is a compelling character. The Drop is a riveting read that builds suspense.
Michael Connelly is a favorite author!!!! I could not put this book down !!!!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
And There Hangs A Tale by Jeffrey Archer
Short Stories
Quick Reads
This book is a good read with tight plots and without an excess of words.
Very enjoyable!!
Quick Reads
This book is a good read with tight plots and without an excess of words.
Very enjoyable!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Zero Day by David Baldacci
Coal Country West Virginia.
Traitors and Treason.
Zero Day is a powerful reading experience and altogether gripping!!!!
I could not put this book down.
An absolute must read !!!!!!!!!
Traitors and Treason.
Zero Day is a powerful reading experience and altogether gripping!!!!
I could not put this book down.
An absolute must read !!!!!!!!!
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
Medicine and the Civil War.
Women's Equality.
Mary Sutter is a midwife who becomes a civil war nurse. Mary wants to be a surgeon but is blocked by prejudice against women in medicine. She experiences the harsh realities and the horrible suffering of the civil war. She finds love and loneliness. Mary never gives up her quest to know more and become a surgeon. The novel includes the beginning of research to prevent wound infection and contamination from patient to patient.
A great read of historical fiction of the civil war!!!!!
Women's Equality.
Mary Sutter is a midwife who becomes a civil war nurse. Mary wants to be a surgeon but is blocked by prejudice against women in medicine. She experiences the harsh realities and the horrible suffering of the civil war. She finds love and loneliness. Mary never gives up her quest to know more and become a surgeon. The novel includes the beginning of research to prevent wound infection and contamination from patient to patient.
A great read of historical fiction of the civil war!!!!!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
The Litigators by John Grisham
A "feel good" legal suspense novel.
Legal maneuvers and courtroom strategies.
David Zinc, a young but burned-out attorney walks away from a large downtown law firm. David is unemployed and needs any job. He joins the "boutique law firm" of two street lawyers Finley and Figg. David has never seen a courtroom. Finley and Figg have never tried a case and they have a really big case. What a dilemma! There are lots of interesting characters and on the job lessons. David has to be a fast learner!
A good and entertaining read !!!!
Legal maneuvers and courtroom strategies.
David Zinc, a young but burned-out attorney walks away from a large downtown law firm. David is unemployed and needs any job. He joins the "boutique law firm" of two street lawyers Finley and Figg. David has never seen a courtroom. Finley and Figg have never tried a case and they have a really big case. What a dilemma! There are lots of interesting characters and on the job lessons. David has to be a fast learner!
A good and entertaining read !!!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Shock Wave by John Sanford
Who?
Why?
How?
Virgil Flowers is the modern day Sherlock Holmes with a gruffy and loveable personality. Shock Wave is a compulsive suspense mystery. There are many clues leading different people in several directions, but Virgil trusts his gut instinct and solves the case. A great and fast paced read!!!
Why?
How?
Virgil Flowers is the modern day Sherlock Holmes with a gruffy and loveable personality. Shock Wave is a compulsive suspense mystery. There are many clues leading different people in several directions, but Virgil trusts his gut instinct and solves the case. A great and fast paced read!!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Affair by Lee Child
Small town Mississippi in 1997.
Murder coverup.
No mystery or puzzle is too big for elite military cop Jack Reacher. Reacher is undercover and trusts his gut instinct to find answers and justice. Local Sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux is a former military cop. She joins Reacher to find the truth. They struggle together against many obstacles. Reacher has a Purple Heart and a Silver Star and the hero's saga continues.
Gripping ending and lots of action !!!
Murder coverup.
No mystery or puzzle is too big for elite military cop Jack Reacher. Reacher is undercover and trusts his gut instinct to find answers and justice. Local Sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux is a former military cop. She joins Reacher to find the truth. They struggle together against many obstacles. Reacher has a Purple Heart and a Silver Star and the hero's saga continues.
Gripping ending and lots of action !!!
Back of Beyond by C.J. Box
Wilderness horseback trip.
Several agendas.
Yellowstone National Park, compelling characters, fast paced plot, and suspense ensured that I finish the book before I could sleep. Wow !!!!
Several agendas.
Yellowstone National Park, compelling characters, fast paced plot, and suspense ensured that I finish the book before I could sleep. Wow !!!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The Eighty - Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts
Inspirational
Hopeful and Heart- Warming
A beaten up plow horse is on the way to the slaughterhouse. The easy going horse is bought for eighty dollars and a strong bond develops between the horse and his new owner. Against extraordinary odds " Snowman" becomes a jumper. Snowman wins the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in 1958. Snowman is a national celebrity and a legend!!!
This is a remarkable story of spirit and drive!!! A great read!!!
Hopeful and Heart- Warming
A beaten up plow horse is on the way to the slaughterhouse. The easy going horse is bought for eighty dollars and a strong bond develops between the horse and his new owner. Against extraordinary odds " Snowman" becomes a jumper. Snowman wins the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in 1958. Snowman is a national celebrity and a legend!!!
This is a remarkable story of spirit and drive!!! A great read!!!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Son of Stone by Stuart Woods
What a disappointment!!!
The regular characters were there, but not as Stuart Woods usually portrays them.
Very little sleuthing.
No mystery to solve.
Fast paced dialogue but lacking depth.
Just fluff and sex.
The regular characters were there, but not as Stuart Woods usually portrays them.
Very little sleuthing.
No mystery to solve.
Fast paced dialogue but lacking depth.
Just fluff and sex.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The Woodcutter by Reginald Hill
Wolf and Woodcutter
Prison and Justice
Wolf Hadda is convicted and sent to prison. He looks for justice in his own way. Throughout Wolf's entire life he is driven by grim necessity. He does not take anything for granted. Wolf is a great character!!!
This book reminds me of my favorite novel "Prisoner of Birth." An excellent read!!! Superb!!!
Wow!!! Incredible!!!
Prison and Justice
Wolf Hadda is convicted and sent to prison. He looks for justice in his own way. Throughout Wolf's entire life he is driven by grim necessity. He does not take anything for granted. Wolf is a great character!!!
This book reminds me of my favorite novel "Prisoner of Birth." An excellent read!!! Superb!!!
Wow!!! Incredible!!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Murder One by Robert Dugoni
Coincidence
Manipulation
Murder One is a legal thriller and David Sloane is known as the attorney that never loses. David Sloane, a civil litigator, is the defense attorney in his first criminal case. Murder One has legal strategy and lots of courtroom drama.The importance of Sloane's attention to detail and his innate ability to interact with jurors is evident throughout the book. As with any defense attorney, Sloane depends on the legal team's research.
There are lots of twists.
Can you stay one step ahead of developments?
There's more after the trial!!! A great read !!!
Manipulation
Murder One is a legal thriller and David Sloane is known as the attorney that never loses. David Sloane, a civil litigator, is the defense attorney in his first criminal case. Murder One has legal strategy and lots of courtroom drama.The importance of Sloane's attention to detail and his innate ability to interact with jurors is evident throughout the book. As with any defense attorney, Sloane depends on the legal team's research.
There are lots of twists.
Can you stay one step ahead of developments?
There's more after the trial!!! A great read !!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva
Art
Intelligence
Daniel Silva is my FAVORITE author !!!
Portrait of a Spy is SUPERB !!!!!
Gabriel Allon devises a plan to track the flow of money through the terrorist network hoping to locate the terrorism mastermind. The book highlights the treatment of Muslin women in Arab life. The courage depicted is amazing against the worst evil nightmare come to life. The ending of the novel will remain you for a long time.
I was up until the wee hours reading !!!!!
Intelligence
Daniel Silva is my FAVORITE author !!!
Portrait of a Spy is SUPERB !!!!!
Gabriel Allon devises a plan to track the flow of money through the terrorist network hoping to locate the terrorism mastermind. The book highlights the treatment of Muslin women in Arab life. The courage depicted is amazing against the worst evil nightmare come to life. The ending of the novel will remain you for a long time.
I was up until the wee hours reading !!!!!
Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott
Parkour/Tracer's eye
Find the Line
Sam Capra's wife is kidnapped and Sam is set up. The CIA considers Sam a murderer and a traitor. Sam desperately hunts for his wife and unborn child.
Who is the enemy ? Is there anew type of weapon ?
Jeff Abbott is a local author and his latest book is a great read.
Find the Line
Sam Capra's wife is kidnapped and Sam is set up. The CIA considers Sam a murderer and a traitor. Sam desperately hunts for his wife and unborn child.
Who is the enemy ? Is there anew type of weapon ?
Jeff Abbott is a local author and his latest book is a great read.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Seal Team Six by Howard E. Wasdin
Sacrifice
Patriotism
Seal Team Six is about the training for the U.S. Navy Seals and the elite Seal Team Six. These special operations warriors are willing to give their lives in patriotic service to our country. It is a tragedy that we need men like them. We have our freedom and lifestyle because of the U.S. military. This book will make you proud, grateful, sad, and tearful.
Thank God that America has such heroes !!!!
Patriotism
Seal Team Six is about the training for the U.S. Navy Seals and the elite Seal Team Six. These special operations warriors are willing to give their lives in patriotic service to our country. It is a tragedy that we need men like them. We have our freedom and lifestyle because of the U.S. military. This book will make you proud, grateful, sad, and tearful.
Thank God that America has such heroes !!!!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Trinity Six by Charles Cumming
Cold War Espionage.
Historical Fiction.
The" Cambridge Five" were students at Trinity College in Cambridge. During the Cold War, the students were recruited by Soviet Intelligence. Samuel Gaddis is researching the history of British and Soviet Intelligence and uncovers a shocking revelation that threatens the modern world. Is there a sixth man in the spy ring??
Trinity Six is engrossing, has depth and realistic characters. A great read !!!!
Historical Fiction.
The" Cambridge Five" were students at Trinity College in Cambridge. During the Cold War, the students were recruited by Soviet Intelligence. Samuel Gaddis is researching the history of British and Soviet Intelligence and uncovers a shocking revelation that threatens the modern world. Is there a sixth man in the spy ring??
Trinity Six is engrossing, has depth and realistic characters. A great read !!!!
Breach of Trust by David Ellis
Legal Thriller
Political Corruption
Criminal defense attorney Jason Kolarich becomes involved with the FBI and wears a wiretap. Jason learns of kickbacks, double-dealing, a deeply corrupt governor, and murder. He exposes the greed and corruption. Jason Kolarich is a compelling character and I hope he returns soon.
Breach of Trust will keep you reading into the wee hours of the night !!!!
Political Corruption
Criminal defense attorney Jason Kolarich becomes involved with the FBI and wears a wiretap. Jason learns of kickbacks, double-dealing, a deeply corrupt governor, and murder. He exposes the greed and corruption. Jason Kolarich is a compelling character and I hope he returns soon.
Breach of Trust will keep you reading into the wee hours of the night !!!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Strong Justice by Jon Land
Honor and Justice.
Texas history and Texas lore.
Fifth-generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong echoes her legendary Texas Ranger grandfather Earl Strong. Catilin fights, as her grandfather did, to protect the Texas-Mexico border and fights against smuggling. Caitlin also has a new enemy buried beneath the plains of West Texas.
Compelling characters and fast action make this a great read !!!!
Texas history and Texas lore.
Fifth-generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong echoes her legendary Texas Ranger grandfather Earl Strong. Catilin fights, as her grandfather did, to protect the Texas-Mexico border and fights against smuggling. Caitlin also has a new enemy buried beneath the plains of West Texas.
Compelling characters and fast action make this a great read !!!!
Afraid of the Dark by James Grippando
Intense.
Sinister.
Criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck latest case includes undercover FBI agent Andie Henning, police sergeant Vince Paulo and others. Jack's investigation involves terrorists, black sites, spyware, illegal internet sites, and ominous threats from " the Dark."
A international thriller that will keep you up at night !!!!
Sinister.
Criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck latest case includes undercover FBI agent Andie Henning, police sergeant Vince Paulo and others. Jack's investigation involves terrorists, black sites, spyware, illegal internet sites, and ominous threats from " the Dark."
A international thriller that will keep you up at night !!!!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Sixth Man by David Baldacci
"The Wall" analyst.
You can only trust yourself.
Edgar Ray has an eidetic memory. Roy makes sense out of the gigantic global puzzle of ever-growing intelligence data. Two intelligence companies headed by Bunting and Quantrell are in competition for money, prestige, and power. Roy is jailed for murder. Quantrell and Foster, Head of Homeland Security, are played against each other. Former Secret Service agents, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, investigate the case. Who is Harkes? Who is Megan Riley and what role does she play? What happens to Michelle and Sean?
What an ending !!!
You can only trust yourself.
Edgar Ray has an eidetic memory. Roy makes sense out of the gigantic global puzzle of ever-growing intelligence data. Two intelligence companies headed by Bunting and Quantrell are in competition for money, prestige, and power. Roy is jailed for murder. Quantrell and Foster, Head of Homeland Security, are played against each other. Former Secret Service agents, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, investigate the case. Who is Harkes? Who is Megan Riley and what role does she play? What happens to Michelle and Sean?
What an ending !!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
Powerful reading!
Brilliantly told!
Mickey Haller is working mortgage foreclosures. He becomes the criminal defense attorney for a new foreclosure client. A murder that draws attention to one of the great financial catastrophes of our time. Haller investigates and finds the greed of a foreclosure mill. He establishes a strong alternate possibility to present to the jury. There are compelling characters, courtroom strategy,twists, turns,and two surprises in the last few pages. Have we seen the last of the defense attorney who works from the back seat of his Lincoln???
A FIVE STAR read all the way to the end!!!!
Brilliantly told!
Mickey Haller is working mortgage foreclosures. He becomes the criminal defense attorney for a new foreclosure client. A murder that draws attention to one of the great financial catastrophes of our time. Haller investigates and finds the greed of a foreclosure mill. He establishes a strong alternate possibility to present to the jury. There are compelling characters, courtroom strategy,twists, turns,and two surprises in the last few pages. Have we seen the last of the defense attorney who works from the back seat of his Lincoln???
A FIVE STAR read all the way to the end!!!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Agent X by Noah Boyd
Intricate!
5 Whys ?
Five-star Suspense!
Noah Boyd is my FAVORITE new author. He's only written two books so far and they are both superb!!! Steve Vail, the main character, is an outsider, a bricklayer , a former FBI agent, and a sculptor. Vail is great at noticing anomalies and resolving complex puzzles. Proper channels slow him down and he likes to conduct an investigation his own way. Clues are more complicated as the case progresses and the answers are better protected if they're surrounded by confusion.
There's one more why!!!
Steve Vail will be the next great movie hero!!!
5 Whys ?
Five-star Suspense!
Noah Boyd is my FAVORITE new author. He's only written two books so far and they are both superb!!! Steve Vail, the main character, is an outsider, a bricklayer , a former FBI agent, and a sculptor. Vail is great at noticing anomalies and resolving complex puzzles. Proper channels slow him down and he likes to conduct an investigation his own way. Clues are more complicated as the case progresses and the answers are better protected if they're surrounded by confusion.
There's one more why!!!
Steve Vail will be the next great movie hero!!!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods
Characters, Friends, and Good Food.
Everyone is here with fast paced dialogue and quick plot. Enjoy Stone Barrington, Dino Bacchett, Herbie Fisher, and all the others at Elaine' s.
A good read that is as pleasurable as Knob Creek !!!!
Everyone is here with fast paced dialogue and quick plot. Enjoy Stone Barrington, Dino Bacchett, Herbie Fisher, and all the others at Elaine' s.
A good read that is as pleasurable as Knob Creek !!!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Tick Tock by James Patterson
Detective Michael Bennett is back with his ten adopted children and grandfather Seamus. Bennett is challenged with a copycat killer who is not an amateur, but very detailed. There is also a love interest with the children's nanny, Mary Catherine and also with FBI agent Emily Parker.
Bennett is badly beaten defending his son.
A quick read!!!
Bennett is badly beaten defending his son.
A quick read!!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Damage byJohn Lescroat
Power and Money and Revenge.
A San Francisco newspaper publisher routinely buys favors and revenge. Ro Curtlee, son of the newspaper publisher, wins a retrial of a rape and murder conviction. He is released from jail. It is a high profile case and the media is influencing public opinion. The newly elected district attorney and the head homicide detective work to solve the murder of witnesses in the first trial.
How many cases are solved in an unexpected act???
That's not the ending; there's more!!!
Wow!! I read it in one evening. A great read!!!
A San Francisco newspaper publisher routinely buys favors and revenge. Ro Curtlee, son of the newspaper publisher, wins a retrial of a rape and murder conviction. He is released from jail. It is a high profile case and the media is influencing public opinion. The newly elected district attorney and the head homicide detective work to solve the murder of witnesses in the first trial.
How many cases are solved in an unexpected act???
That's not the ending; there's more!!!
Wow!! I read it in one evening. A great read!!!
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