Nail-Biters Galore

Nail-Biters Galore

Natsuo Kirino

Vintage, 2008

Spoiled by last section

A long book, written in several autobiographical sections narrating the action from contradictory points of view. It's an innovative and engaging structure. For me, this novel had three distinct parts. (1) commentary on Japanese treatment of women as students and professionals, with a focus ...

Flower Net: A Red Princess Mystery (Red Princess Mysteries)

Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

Murder and mystery in China

+ Fascinating Chinese Intrigue
+ Fascinating View Of Chinese Culture
+ Over looked mysteries

Running Scared

Ken Douglas

Bootleg Press, 2008

There is Nothing Like a Little Dose of Revenge

+ Two Brave Women are Running Scared
+ Two Women in Trouble and Running Scared
+ Running scared to stay alive...
+ on the edge

The Appeal

John Grisham

Doubleday, 2008

The Appeal

+ Clarion Call For Judicial Reform
+ How much for a judge?

This book was excellent, very fast-paced. I got mad at myself when I got sleepy because I wanted to keep reading!!

The Closers (Harry Bosch)

Michael Connelly

Grand Central Publishing, 2006

greatest harry bosch novel

+ One of the best of the series
+ Bosch to basics
+ He's BAAAAACK
+ Another well-told Harry Bosch novel

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Indiana Jones)

James Rollins

Del Rey, 2008

Fun-loving adventurue

+ It's Indie - what can i say!
+ Not bad, Not great...
+ Well written.
+ The Crystal Skull-Paranormal Science

Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher, No. 12)

Lee Child

Delacorte Press, 2008

Great book!

+ Reacher Book - Nothing to Lose

Um . . . I don't usually argue with everyday reviewers but have to say that I sincerely believe that anyone who says he or she doesn't like this book is totally wacked. It's a fantastic read. Not much more to say than that. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys highly atmospheric intrigue.

The Shooters (Presidential Agent Novel)

W.E.B. Griffin

Putnam Adult, 2008

W.E.B. Griffin " The Shooters"

+ Great read!
+ Another W E B Griffin Classic

Like all of Mr. Griffin's books, I could not put it down. I cannot wait for the next installment.

Cross

James Patterson

Little, Brown and Company, 2006

Patterson is great!

+ Classic Alex Cross Good vs Evil Storytelling
+ books

I loved this book. I also loved the book itself, the size is easy to hold with my arthritic hands, and easier to read with the larger pages.

Midnight Rambler: A Novel of Suspense

James Swain

Ballantine Books, 2007

Loved this book

I have read all of Mr. Swain's Tony Valentine books and enjoyed each of them. Then I picked up Midnight Rambler. What a surprise! The subject matter of this book is quite a departure from the Tony Valentine books. And while the other books were interesting, I found this book riveting. The pace ...

Vienna Blood: A Novel (Mortalis)

Frank Tallis

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2008

"His motives are twisted and obscure."

+ Historical mystery, travelogue, social and political commentary ... what a smorgasbord!
+ Vienna Blood
+ Still some good writers...
+ superb sequel

Caught Stealing: A Novel

Charlie Huston

Ballantine Books, 2005

Good book if you hate to read

+ Fast paced, violent, raw, and still very fun.
+ A little violent at times but a good read
+ The Cat

The Overlook (Harry Bosch)

Michael Connelly

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

A Great Overlook!!!

+ New case, old problem

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 ...