The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye

" Copper Stars "
NYC 1854
This historical fiction highlights the beginning of the New York City police department despite the resentment of the public. The novel also reveals the tension from the unions, the Irish immigrants, Catholics versus protestants, politics, and bribes. The daily life in the slums of New York City is harsh, but caring people overcome the reality.
This book exemplifies the "mean streets of New York City. "
A great read !!!!!!

Defending Jacob by William Landay

'Murder Gene"
Family Drama
Andy Barber is a respected district attorney. Jacob, his fourteen year old son, is charged with the murder of a fellow student. Jacob insists he's innocent and Andy believes him. Andy has a past that he's buried. Andy's protege, attorney Logiudice, tries the case.
This novel is a legal thriller, a family love story with an ending that is unforgettable!! Characters are well developed and the plot is unusual. One of the best books I've read this year !

The Spy Who Jumped Off The Screen by Thomas Caplan

Intriguing and Powerful
Actor, Soldier, Spy
This novel has it all: good, evil, love, and a special hero !!! It is an involved world of complicated people doing elaborate things. This book is a definite must read !!!! Fantastic !!!

American Sniper by Chris Kyle

U.S. Navy Seal and Texas native Chris Kyle relates his training and experiences as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.
America owes it's freedom and lifestyle to all the brave men and women past and present in the U.S. military. My heartfelt gratitude is very strong and deep. May God bless them and America!

Heart of a killer by David Rosenfelt

Legal Challenge
Computer Crimes
A convicted killer wants to donate her heart to save her daughter's life. A young lawyer Jamie Wagner reopens the murder case. Jamie "Harvard" discovers computer crimes where existence is erased and people are created on-line. This crime fiction has lots of twists and layers of puzzles. A real page turner and I did not stop reading until finished!!! David Rosenfelt is a top favorite author. What a conclusion !!!

The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

Royal Rivals and Power
Witchcraft and Legend
Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, descended from Melusina the river goddess is the Lady of Rivers. The book is an excellent sweeping historical fiction of a woman in the War of the Roses. I highly recommend The Lady of the Rivers. My favorite book by this author is the Other Boleyn Girl.
Philippa Gregory is one of my favorite Authors !!!

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn

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 !!!