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The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Kim Edwards
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
A real page turner
+ Not a book for action/adventure lovers
+ The Memory Keeper's Daughter
I am so stunned by all of the negative reviews on this book! I think I tend to be very critical of books, and have a very short list of favorites. I absolutely loved this book. I thought the characters were very well-developed, and the author's writing positively flowed. The relationships ...
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Bones (Alex Delaware, No. 23)
Jonathan Kellerman
Ballantine Books, 2008
When it comes to writing deftly layered, tightly coiled novels of suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman reigns supreme as “master of the psychological thriller” (People). Now, Kellerman has worked his magic again in this chilling new masterpiece. The anonymous caller has an ominous tone and an unnerving message about something “real dead . . . buried ...
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The Whole Truth
David Baldacci
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Great read
+ The Whole Truth
+ George's Take!
+ very good read
+ Political fiction
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Out: A Novel
Natsuo Kirino
Vintage, 2005
Powerful. Unforgettable. Uncomfortable. Dark.
+ Noir with an overlay of black comedy
+ Just like sashimi with wasabi - raw, pungent, and sharp
+ insightful gutsy noir
+ Move over Flannery O'Connor...
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Winter Study (Anna Pigeon Mysteries)
Nevada Barr
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2008
Nevada Barr's "Winter Study"
+ Following Anna
Anna Pigeon has a Winter Study (Anna Pigeon Mysteries)rather tumultous series of experiences in this book - more than "usual" but held interest and was a 'good read' --
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Santa Fe Dead
Stuart Woods
Putnam Adult, 2008
Receives stage actor Michael Kramer's excellent skills
+ Light Read-Fun Story
+ Woods is Back on Track
+ An exciting story even if a bit far fetched
+ GREAT!!!!
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The Overlook (Harry Bosch)
Michael Connelly
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
A Great Overlook!!!
+ New case, old problem
+ Bare Bones Bosch
This current Harry Bosch offering by Michael Connelly is just as exciting as all his other Harry Bosch offerings. Michael is an expert in writing detective novels, as he was a Crime Reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Harry is a Detective for the Hollywood Special Homicide Division and his first ...
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Dearly Devoted Dexter
Jeff Lindsay
Vintage, 2006
Dexter - the killer you root for!
+ Dexter Almost Claims Another Victim
+ Dearly Devoted Dexter
+ Just as dark and fun as the first
+ delicious dexter
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Christine Falls: A Novel
Benjamin Black
Picador, 2008
Will the Better Writer Please Stand Up
+ Literary noir evokes 1950s Dublin
Widower, moody, broody, drunken Garret Quirke is in charge of the pathology department in the basement of Dublin's Holy Family Hospital. It's the 1950's, Ireland is steeped in Catholic tradition, but when Quirke wanders downstairs from a going away party and finds his step-brother/brother-in-law ...
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Stone Cold
David Baldacci
Grand Central Publishing, 2007
wants more
+ keep getting better!
+ Stone Cold
+ Fast Paced
+ Good reading
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Dead Ringer
Ken Douglas
Bootleg Press, 2003
Zips Along Like a Jet Propelled Steam Roller
+ Hard to Put Down
+ What happens when your "death" is greatly exaggerated?
+ Four and a Half Stars for DEAD RINGER
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No Country for Old Men (Vintage International)
Cormac McCarthy
Vintage, 2007
The Coin Has No Say
+ I saw the movie first but really enjoyed the book
+ Great writing
Cormac McCarthy has a unique and memorable writing style. What you read stays with you because it takes a little effort to internalize it. His storytelling is largely symbolic, as well. If you can read what's between the paragraphs, you'll get the rest of the story.
McCarthy has carved out a ...
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Compulsion (Alex Delaware, No. 22)
Jonathan Kellerman
Ballantine Books, 2008
Very good read...
+ Middle of the Road for me.
Compulsion does follow along the same lines as all the Alex Delaware novels but, that's why we enjoy reading them right? I thought the book had a great flow that really kept me reading into the wee hours of the night. I think it had a good twist at the end, and really enjoy Milo's character, I ...
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The Brass Verdict: A Novel
Michael Connelly
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
"A trial is a contest of lies. And everybody in the courtroom knows this."
+ Bosch is better
This terrific follow-up to The Lincoln Lawyer, featuring troubled defense lawyer Mickey Haller, also includes famed police detective Hieronymous (Harry) Bosch, who has been a hero in thirteen previous Connelly mysteries. Though Haller and Bosch work on opposite sides (one on defense and one on ...
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Honeymoon
James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Grand Central Publishing, 2006
A New twist on familiar story line
+ LOVED IT!!!
I enjoyed this book, as I enjoy all of Mr. Patterson's books. This story line was quite familiar to me as it reminded slightly of the movie black widow. If I try to explain it, Ill just give it all away just read the book it was suspenseful and not always easy to anticipate which is always a plus. ...
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