Earlene's Eye on Books

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn

2012-01-29T09:22:00.001-08:00

Mitch Rapp
Orion Team
Who set Mitch up ? Who could Mitch trust ? There's a mole in the spy agency. An enraged Mitch is looking to settle a score. Who is the mole ? Non-stop action and mysteries to solve.
A great page turner !!!

Pacific Heights by Paul Harper

2012-01-10T09:44:00.000-08:00

"Dirty-Secret Junkies"
Mind Games
Psychological Manipulation
Psychological Profile
Insecurities
Obsessions
Vulnerabilities
Exploitable
Sadistic
Paul Harper is the pseudonym of Austin resident David Lindsey. He introduces the new Martin Fane suspense series. This is a change from his other novels under David Lindsey. The book will stay with you. Quite a read!!

Need You Now by James Grippando

2012-01-10T09:31:00.000-08:00

Financial Crime Investigation
Operation BAQ
A wall street Ponzi scheme OR terrorist financiers OR "hawalas" OR mafia activities OR a Treasury Department clandestine operation result in a sixty billion dollar missing investment.
Everyone including a quantitative analyst or "quant" is trying to locate the funds.
I could not put this book down and was reading until the wee hours of the morning!!!!
Fantastic !!!!

The Drop by Michael Connelly

2011-11-27T09:09:00.000-08:00

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 !!!!

And There Hangs A Tale by Jeffrey Archer

2011-11-27T09:04:00.000-08:00

Short Stories
Quick Reads
This book is a good read with tight plots and without an excess of words.
Very enjoyable!!

Zero Day by David Baldacci

2011-10-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!!!!!!

My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

2011-10-25T06:35:00.000-07:00

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!!!!!

The Litigators by John Grisham

2011-10-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!

Shock Wave by John Sanford

2011-10-05T06:24:00.000-07:00

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!!!

The Affair by Lee Child

2011-09-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

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 !!!

Back of Beyond by C.J. Box

2011-09-25T08:56:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!

The Eighty - Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts

2011-09-11T09:19:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Son of Stone by Stuart Woods

2011-09-09T06:26:00.000-07:00

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 Woodcutter by Reginald Hill

2011-08-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Murder One by Robert Dugoni

2011-07-16T06:19:00.000-07:00

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 !!!

Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva

2011-07-12T06:53:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!!

Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott

2011-07-12T06:47:00.000-07:00

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.

Seal Team Six by Howard E. Wasdin

2011-06-19T08:28:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!

Trinity Six by Charles Cumming

2011-06-12T10:21:00.001-07:00

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 !!!!

Breach of Trust by David Ellis

2011-06-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!

Strong Justice by Jon Land

2011-04-19T07:03:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!

Afraid of the Dark by James Grippando

2011-04-19T06:56:00.000-07:00

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 !!!!

The Sixth Man by David Baldacci

2011-04-12T06:41:00.000-07:00

"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 !!!

The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

2011-03-29T06:49:00.000-07:00

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!!!!

Agent X by Noah Boyd

2011-02-14T15:26:00.000-08:00

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!!!

Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods

2011-01-28T06:43:00.000-08:00

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 !!!!

Tick Tock by James Patterson

2011-01-23T09:23:00.000-08:00

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!!!

Damage byJohn Lescroat

2011-01-06T06:43:00.000-08:00

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!!!

Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry

2010-11-23T06:48:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-17T06:56:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-09T07:05:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-09T06:51:00.000-08:00

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

2010-10-24T08:48:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-12T06:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-05T06:59:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-05T06:48:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-21T09:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-07T06:41:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-24T06:48:00.000-07:00

" 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

2010-08-03T06:07:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-08-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-03T05:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-20T07:32:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-20T07:24:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-20T07:17:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-07-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-20T07:11:00.000-07:00

The Passage is a major case of strangeness.

In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson

2010-06-29T07:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-29T07:08:00.000-07:00

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

Private by james Patterson

2010-06-29T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-09T06:22:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-08T06:53:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-30T08:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-25T06:17:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-25T06:09:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-25T06:02:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-20T07:16:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-30T06:17:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-30T06:01:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-16T06:24:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-02T05:43:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-16T06:12:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-14T09:39:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-30T06:36:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-22T08:23:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-12T05:59:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-12T05:50:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-12T05:43:00.000-08:00

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!!!

Ford County by John Grisham

2009-12-02T06:40:00.000-08:00

This novel is very enjoyable!!! It takes place in a southern rural county and has lots of interesting characters. They remind me of some people I knew as I was growing up. The book highlights peculiar happenings in Ford County. Enjoy and reminisce!!! A great read!!!

Hell's Gate by Stephen Frey

2009-12-02T06:35:00.000-08:00

This book makes me want to go to Montana and ride horses to enjoy the scenery.
Hell's Gate is about the timber business in Montana and what some are willing to do to our natural resources. It's a great read!!! Enjoy!!!

True Blue by David Baldacci

2009-10-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Oh! Oh! Oh! Riveting!!! Brilliant !!! Masterful !!!
I could not stop reading!
Mace Perry is on the Washington DC police force"True Blue." She is trying to be reinstated after being framed for a crime and spending two years in prison. Roy Kingman helps Mace investigate the murder of another lawyer in Kingman's firm. Mace's sister, Beth, is chief of police for Washington DC. Mace,Roy, and Beth work together and uncover a secret black op, many illegal acts, and a piggyback scheme using legitimate business transactins to fund intelligence.
The novel True Blue involves national security and the unconventional war on terror.
David Baldacci is a master of the political thriller.
Read !!! Read !!! Read !!!

The Murder of King Tut by James Paterson

2009-10-27T05:57:00.000-07:00

James Patterson's true crime novel attempts to solve the 3,000 year old mystery of King Tut's death. This is a great read. The book gives a glimpse into the pharaoh's life and Egyptian history.
Howard Carter spent his entire life searching for King Tut's hidden tomb. The mystery of King Tut's death is a compelling read. Was King Tut's death the result of a chariot accident or a conspiracy??? Read and speculate!!!

9 Dragons by Michael Connelly

2009-10-18T09:19:00.000-07:00

Michael Connelly remains one of my top favorite authors. 9 dragons is excellent!!! I read this in one sitting.
Detective Harry Bosch investigates a murder uncovering a link to a Hong Kong triad and the secret societies of China. Harry travels to a place in Hong Kong known as Nine Dragons(Kowloon). Harry risks everything to find his daughter in Nine Dragons. He faces criminal charges in Hong Kong while running the investigation in L.A.
Michael Connelly's 9 Dragons reaches a conclusion only to find out things are not what they seem to be!!! Wow!!! Fantastic!!!!

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

2009-09-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

This novel was worth the wait!!!!!
Robert Langdon, Harvard symbologist, is an expert at decipher codes,ancient mysteries, and symbology. Langdon accepts an ancient invitation which leads him to Masonic secrets and arcane codes in the buildings of Washington D.C.
Lost Symbol is about faith,man, and science. Every culture throughout history shares an universal constant; the Creator. Man uses different names and different prayers to praise the Creator and the symbol of our limitless human potential. All things are possible with the Creator through faith and hope.
Lost Symbol has a valuable message!!!!

Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan

2009-09-15T06:37:00.000-07:00

This is the debut for Harry Dolan.
David Loogan is leading a quiet life trying to forget a violent past. He develops a friendship with Tom Kristoll, publisher of a mystery magazine Gray Streets. David becomes the editor of the magazine. Tom Kristoll is murdered.
Elizabeth Waishkey, a detective with Ann Arbor police department, pieces together the puzzle of mounting deaths. There are lots of people with motives for murder and secrets to hide. Are the murders echoing the stories published in Gray Streets??? Is David a killer or an ally???
A surprising conclusion!!! Bad things happen!!!
This book is GOOD!!! Hopefully, Harry Dolan will publish soon!!!

The Spire by Richard North Patterson

2009-09-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

Richard North Patterson is one of my favorite authors. The Spire is a love story and a gripping suspense novel.
Mark Darrow is a scholarship student and the star quarterback at the local college. Mark becomes a successful lawyer. At the request of his college professor, Lionel Farr, Mark returns to guide his alma mater as president. He investigates an embezzlement scandal that threatens the college.
Sixteen years ago, Mark discovered the body of a black female scholarship student at the base of the Spire, the bell tower that dominates the campus. Mark's best friend is in prison for life convicted of the murder.
Mark has many challenges leading the college, inquiries into the murder, blackmail, and the Vietnam war. The novel is also a touching love story as Mark falls in love with Lionel Farr's daughter.
The Spire is a good read!!!

The Siege by Stephen White

2009-09-15T06:06:00.000-07:00

Stephen White used his clinical psychologist background to show how the human psyche is effected by trauma . The plot is suspenseful and inventive.
Terrorists hold hostages inside a secret society's windowless stone tomb on the Yale campus. Hostages are Yale students who are children of America's VIPs. The terrorists are not al Queda nor the Taliban. Damaging information is traded by VIP parents for their children's safety.
The novel highlights how vulnerable America is to inventive forms of terrorism.
The Siege is chilling!!!!

Jericho's Fall by Stephen L. Carter

2009-08-19T06:31:00.000-07:00

Jericho is the retired Director of Central Intelligence and Secretary of Defense and White House National Security Advisor and a Wall Street titan at a private equity firm.
A intense plot builds layer upon layer. Jericho is a master at the "wisp" (false trail.)
A trusted lover from Jericho's past is drawn into a hunt for an explosive secret that intelligence operatives and financial wizards are also in a race to find. When Jericho does fall, the secret will keep his family and lover safe and reveal many illegal acts in the past.
I read Jericho's Fall in one sitting. I want to read more of Stephen L. Carter!!!
What is fact??? What is a "wisp" ????

Vanished by Joseph Finder

2009-08-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Vanished has unexpected twists and suspense including an astonishing turn in the final pages.
Nick Heller is an investigator with a high powered private intelligence firm. Nick and his brother, Roger, have been estranged ever since the imprisonment of their notorious billionaire father. Roger vanishes. Nick desperately hunts for his brother while someone is creating false trails. Nick finds shocking discoveries including kickbacks, extortion, embezzlement, and a swindle to steal an entire company
Joseph Finder is one of my favorite authors. I read Vanished in one night.
Don't miss reading this book !!!

Devil's Company by David Liss

2009-08-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

David Liss is an excellent author of historical fiction. His books are well-researched and so well written that you get a wonderful history lesson.
Devil's Company surrounds you with eighteenth century England. The book is about the beginning
of the modern corporation. London ruffian, Benjamin Weaver steals documents, uncovers a plot by rivals, deals with foreign spies, hidden agendas, and a daring conspiracy.
David Liss is the BEST historical fiction suspense author!!!

Trust Me by Jeff Abbott

2009-07-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

Jeff Abbott is a local author and one of my favorite authors. Trust Me has shocking twists and keeps you guessing. A page-turner! This book is GOOD!
Luke Dantry is a psychologist who profiles terrorists and extremists. Luke is the unlikely pawn between two think tanks. The novel is about the power of the world wide internet and a war fought in secret that is not handcuffed by law. Where is the 50 million intended for domestic terrorism? Can predictions in a think tank's policy papers be reality??
Trust No One!!!!

Guardian of Lies by Steve Martini

2009-07-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

The Guardian of Lies is a Russian solider with a forgotten weapon from the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
After a chance meeting, defense attorney Paul Madriani finds himself piecing together secrets involving priceless gold coins, a Russian solider, Costa Rica, photographs, Columbia, and the FBI.
Steve Martini is one of my favorite authors. I was up until 4AM reading the Guardian of Lies.
I could not put it down!!!!

The Apostle by Brad Thor

2009-07-08T06:15:00.000-07:00

Apostle is the term for American warriors who passionately and tirelessly fight our nation's war on terror so America may remain free.
Brad Thor is one of my favorite authors. His novels are intense and authentic political thrillers.
The Apostle emphasizes the difference between Afghanistan natives and the Taliban and al-Qaeda. It highlights covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath's mission to rescue American doctor Julia Gallo who is kidnapped in Afghanistan. The book also includes an investigation by a Secret Service agent which may involve the newly elected president.
The Apostle is riveting and a must- read for our times!!!

Long Lost by Harlan Coben

2009-06-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

Long Lost is a compulsive page turner and will keep you up at night
Myron Bolitar uncovers a chilling and shocking scenario with world wide implications. It has an intricate plot involving a long buried secret, Homeland Security, Interpol, and the Mossad.
Can this scary possibility be actually occurring???

Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child

2009-06-21T09:15:00.000-07:00

Gone Tomorrow is an explosive and gritty thriller featuring Jack Reacher. Reacher , a former Delta Force operative, witness an apparent suicide aboard a New York subway.
Suspense and a plot over three decades involves the Pentagon,the Soviet, Al Qaeda,Osama bin Laden, fighting tribeswomen in Afghanistan, and American politics.
Lee Child is one of my favorite authors and Jack Reacher is a unforgettable character.
Read this book!!!

The 8th Confession by James Patterson

2009-06-02T05:49:00.000-07:00

James Patterson and The Women's Murder Club series scores again. Several plots at once , sleuthing by all four women ,and a wee bit of love combine to make an excellent read. The 8th Confession has quick twists , a mass killer , an unusual murder weapon , and a conspiracy of street vigilantes.
Can you solve all the puzzles before the Women's Murder Club???

The Sign by Raymond Khoury

2009-05-31T08:27:00.000-07:00

The Sign concerns mixing politics and religion to control the world. The book highlights global warming and emphasizes not only how we treat the world, but also how we behave toward one another.
A TV reporter, Gracie Logan, reports on the "Sign" and Father Jermone. Gracie crosses paths with Matt Sherwood who is searching for his missing brother. The characters include an evangelist preacher and a billionaire.It's shocking what people will do to be in control.
The Sign is a page turner which reminds us how we choose to behave that matters. We make our own fate every single day. We need to look after each other , the land and the air we breathe. Each and every one of us need to accept that responsibility. This book encourages reflection on our lives.
The Sign is a thought provoking book and a must read!!!

The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly

2009-05-19T06:39:00.000-07:00

Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors. Scarecrow is an internet security business. The book concerns the crashing newspaper economy and the shift of society to the internet for news and advertising.
Jack McEnvoy,a veteran crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, is laid off and has one last story to write. Jack is antiquated and assigned internet savy reporter Angela Cook.
Jack connects a L.A. trunk murder with an earlier similar murder. FBI special agent and profiler Rachel Walling is asked to resign because of Jack and his investigation. The killer uses the internet to track Jack and has complete knowledge of every move Jack makes. Jack uses years of knowledge as a crime reporter to seek the killer.
Who is the scarecrow and what is the motivation??? Is too much of our lives available on the internet????

Dead Silence by Randy Wayne White

2009-05-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

Dead Silence has diverse characters that entice you to read more and more.
Will Chaser,a different 14 year old boy , is a resourceful and defiant Native American who is abducted. Doc Ford , who wants to keep his past secret , hunts for Will. The U.S. government has Fidel Castro's secret documents and 500 million in gems , gold , and collectibles. A Cuban interrogator with special skills commits terrifying acts to find Castro's files.
How is a wealthy American , who is a member of Yale's Skull and Bones, involved??
Gus Gutterson , a Vietnam POW, is Will's foster grandparent. Does Geronimo and Gutterson's advice help Will to survive?? This unusual plot fits together brilliantly and is a suprising good read.

Loitering With Intent by Stuart Woods

2009-04-21T06:30:00.000-07:00

Loitering With Intent is gritty and fast-paced. Stone Barrington and Dino Bacchetti travel to Key West to get a heir's signature on legal documents agreeing to the very, very substantial sale of a multinational company. Stone and Dino find more in Key West than a vacation paradise. Loitering With Intent has suprising twists including two people switching identities , drugs , homicide , a hired killer , and fraud. Who is a friend and who is a foe ???

First Family by David Baldacci

2009-04-21T06:18:00.000-07:00

First Family is an unusual and offbeat thriller. The scenario is a father's long journey of revenge for his beloved daughter's coma.The novel exposes a political disaster for the President and the First Lady , deception , and desperate acts by people we trust , cover-ups , and kidnapping.
Unravel the explosive truth!!!

Eclipse by Richard North Patterson

2009-03-31T09:29:00.000-07:00

Richard North Patterson is one of my favorite authors. Eclipse is an intense thriller that involves lethal politics and the brutal government of a West African nation. The book reflects our world's lust for oil.The fear and hopelessness of a West African nation is evident throughout the book.
Damon Pierce, a California lawyer , risks everything including his life. Damon helps Bobby Okari , leader of a freedom movement , who leads a protest rally during a full eclipse of the sun. General Savior Karama , the autocratic ruler , massacres everyone in Bobby's home village. Bobby is arrested and charged with murder. Damon defends Bobby in a dramatic trial. This book is hold your breath supense. Eclipse makes me realize the value of our American justice system. Richard North Paterson's latest work of fiction is very provocative and a commentary on our times. Eclipse is a storm of chilling intensity.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

2009-03-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is similar to Shakespeare's Hamlet , but with dogs. It's long and wordy for my tastes . There's lots of books in the world to satisfy all reading styles. Maybe you will enjoy it , but I didn't. I did not feel it was worth my time .Try the book and see what you think.