Stolen (Thief of Hearts)
Genre: Adolescent, Romantic, Thrivel (thriller/Drivel). The first Tess Gerritsen book I read was great, it was one of the most recent. Most of the earlier books (Stolen included) have been mediocre.
Flesh And Blood (Alex Delaware, #15)
I was disappointed not what I have become accustomed to from Jonathan Kellerman
The Street Lawyer
As with many John Grisham books he introduces us to a controversial topic. In this case; the homeless people of Washington DC and the lawyers who strive for their rights. Grisham has done his homework and produced a ‘good read’ based on a factual theme.
The Tin Roof Blowdown (Dave Robicheaux, #16)
If you can get past the New Orleans “colloquial speak” this is an interesting book and a good read. Giving insight into the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the lives of everyday people. Exposing that with a little more preparation less cutbacks from the Government many lives would have been spared.
The King Of Torts
We are given an introduction to class action in America – Suing for the sake of suing ~ and making money out of other peoples misery. Interesting reading but unfortunately just too predictable – what goes up must come down – you are kept in suspense as to when and how far the “down” side will be.
The Echo
A convoluted story with many diverse characters. One needs to keep all the characters in mind to be able to follow the plot. I you can get through the first third of the book it is an enjoyable read.
How Will I Know
“IT” Just did not happen. ‘How Will I Know’ felt as if the story was being told in a monotone ~ no ups or downs. Not that I was looking for gratuitous sex, murder rape or mayhem – the tale flowed along to smoothly; just a little variety (excitement) would have enhanced the readability.
The Business Of Dying
This being the first Simon Kernick novel I read I was happy with the entertainment value. Gets your attention from the beginning and holds you attention to the end. Somehow manages to rationalize that bad deeds can be justified by cleaning up the mess!! I will defiantly look for another of Kernicks books.
Silver (Mira S.)
Silver was published two decades before Fifty Shades of Grey yet it has the same composition. Comprehensive bouts of sexual exploration interlinked using a thin veneer of story to weave the erotic bits together. Maybe sex does sell but it involves a bit more to keep the pages turning
Caught In The Light
More twists and turns than the average maze and you need to keep your wits about you not to lose the thread of the past versus the present. Finding the recordings of the imagined past very drawn out I started to lose momentum. Keep reading it gets to be a very good read in the second half. Would have been a 5 star if I had appreciated the fantasised segments.
Day Of Confession
This is the first of Allan Folsom books I have read (Just happened to be next on the shelf). I really enjoyed the book; style is similar to that of Robert Ludlum. Although it stretches the realm of feasibility in places has enough suspense to hold your attention. I will definitely be looking for more of his books.
The Gate House
Being a staunch Demille fan I am saddened to rate one of his books as a two star. The Gate house is not really a follow on to ‘The Gold Coast’ but more of a rehash of the previous story interjected with a few new details. If condensed to 250 pages this could be an excellent read
Shall We Tell the President?
This book was originally published in 1977 with the story being about the intended assassination of President Edward Kennedy. It was reworked in 1985 with the president being a female from previous Archer novels. I read the 1985 version way back and recently read the 1977 account. Strange reading a book by the same author same title with different characters. Plus a reminder of a time of no cell phones and hunting for a public phone.
Angels & Demons
Having read the Da Vinci Code many months back, when reading Angels & Demons I kept thinking that it was the prequel to Da Vinci Code. Same character, same style, similar plot. Suggest that A & D be read before Da Vinci Code. Anyway is a good reading to keep your attention when held up at the airport or flying!
The Judas Gate
I have read and enjoyed many of Jack Higgins Books. This is a reasonable read though Unfortunately this one seems to be “more of the same” and rather predictable.