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Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher Novels)

28 reviews
Lee Child

Delacorte Press, 2008

It's not as great as the others in the series
I love Jack Reacher. Many others do too. That is apparent when you read that ALL of the Jack Reacher books have been optioned to become motion pictures. That in itself is an amazing fact, that's for darn sure. But...this latest offering of Lee Child isn't as taut as most of the Reacher books have been, and certainly not as exciting as the book before where Reacher and his old friends united and ...

The Front

117 reviews
Patricia Cornwell

Putnam Adult, 2008

She's just churning them out.
Love Patricia Corwell but she seems just to be churning them out. Little character or plot development. OK read, but buy it cheaper in paperback.

Phantom Prey (Lucas Davenport Mysteries)

42 reviews
John Sandford

Putnam Adult, 2008

I love this guy
Some of John Sandford's recent books have been lacking the kick I expect from him, but this one is back up to his excellent standard. I'll read anything he writes and the Lucas Davenport books are my favorites.

Hold Tight

86 reviews
Harlan Coben

Dutton Adult, 2008

Hold Tight and Sit Tight at the End!!
What a page turner from the Master of Action and Suspense!! This is a riveting can't-put-it-down story that captures the reader from the first chapter and won't let go untl the last page is turned---And then you yearn for more. You want these people, good, well-meaning people all, to be OK, but we can never be sure about them as we can never be sure about ourselves and those we love and care ...

The Appeal

369 reviews
John Grisham

Doubleday, 2008

The Appeal
Of the 30+ books I've read so far this year, this is by far the BEST novel- almost nonfiction it is so realistic and true to real life. No wonder our judicial system is broken and there are so many innocent people in prison. No one writes so fluidly and interestly as John Grisham and we look forward to more of his works - have read everything he has written.

Dead Heat (Political Thrillers Series #5)

127 reviews
Joel C. Rosenberg

Tyndale House Publishers, 2008

Dead Heat
I couldn't put this book down! Joel C. Rosenberg has done such extensive research, and most importantly, connects Scripture to the facts and the "what ifs". I now "see" and understand much more about the future based on Scripture than I did before reading Dead Heat even though I've been reading the Bible daily. If you are already a Christian, you can "connect the dots", and if you aren't, this ...

The Whole Truth

50 reviews
David Baldacci

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Great Book
I really liked this book. When I first saw the title of the book I thought it might be the next book in the Camel Club series (which I LOVE). At first I was a bit disappointed when I realized it was not part of the Camel Club series but my disappointment was short lived. If you like an action packed book with a hero that has all the human frailties yet still seems indestructible, this book is ...

Odd Hours

49 reviews
Dean Koontz

Bantam, 2008

A master of the English language provides another oddly wonderful tale
Dean Koontz, in my opinion, is one of the reigning masters of the English language. His words are carefully chosen, assembled into beautifully expressive sentences. He can conjour up and immerse the reader into a scene, whether it be swirling fog, the sea, a candlelit room. I am so tempted to quote extensively from "Odd Hours", for there are so many almost lyrical passages, but I won't ...

Sail

1 review
James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Lacking any Real Substance or Charm
Katherine Dunne and her three children are taking a long over-due family vacation. It's been four years since her ex-husband died, and Katherine is afraid she is losing her kids. Desperate for help, she goes to her former brother-in-law, Jake Dunne. He agrees to take the family out for a summer trip on board the family yacht. Jake loves his brother's kids and wants to do whatever he can to reach ...

The Spies of Warsaw: A Novel

5 reviews
Alan Furst

Random House, 2008

Hot-blooded characters, and not just for their cause -- this reads true
The "spy" is "an ordinary-looking man, who led a rather ordinary life" --- he's a mid-level engineer at a German ironworks, married, with three children. But as he takes the train to Warsaw in the autumn of 1937, his leather satchel contains some engineering diagrams. Once in Warsaw, he'll give them to his contact. But first Edvard Uhl will spend the night with Countess Sczelenska. He'd met ...

Final Theory: A Novel

10 reviews
Mark Alpert

Touchstone, 2008

Entertaining derivative mish-mash
This book is a fast, entertaining read, which is why I give it 5 stars. But there are also deficiencies. I do not want to spoil the rather thin plot, so I'll mention things you'll understand better after you read it. First, there's a lot of DaVinci Code in the layout of the novel. Do a universal replace of "Jesus" with "Einstein" and you get the idea. The correlation is MUCH closer to the ...

Executive Privilege: A Novel

4 reviews
Phillip Margolin

Harper, 2008

His Best One Yet!
Get ready to lose some sleep. I was not able to put this book down, and stayed up until 4 a.m. to finish it! The same thing happened to my mom, who was listening to it on the audio CD version. I believe this is Mr. Margolin's best effort to date. The book was fast paced, great characters, and a very credible, entertaining plot. If you like books that cover the U.S. from the West Coast to ...

The Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme)
Jeffery Deaver

Simon & Schuster, 2008

Bestselling master of suspense Jeffery Deaver is back with a brand-new Lincoln Rhyme thriller. Lincoln Rhyme and partner/paramour Amelia Sachs return to face a criminal whose ingenious staging of crimes is enabled by a terrifying access to information.... When Lincoln's estranged cousin Arthur Rhyme is arrested on murder charges, the case is perfect -- too perfect. Forensic evidence from Arthur's home is found all over the scene of the crime, ...

Shadow of Power: A Paul Madriani Novel (Paul Madriani Novels)

4 reviews
Steve Martini

William Morrow, 2008

Done it again
In Shadow Of Power Steve Martini has done it again. Paul Madriani has become a staple of mysteries. Intriquing, fast past and spellbinding. I highly recommend this book.For Personal Pickup

The Secret Life of Bees

1365 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003

Wonderful Book
This Book has me interested in getting more books by this author this is my favorite book of hers. My sister Terra says that people love this book

Where Are You Now?: A Novel

39 reviews
Mary Higgins Clark

Simon & Schuster, 2008

EXCELLENT!
I loved this book. I wasn't surprised, however. I love all the Mary Higgins Clark books. This one did not disappoint.

Child 44

52 reviews
Tom Rob Smith

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Gruesome. Dark. Brilliant.
Leo Stepanivich Demidov, a war hero and member of the MGB, working as a high ranking employee of the State Security force, started off with one ambition: to serve his country. His job was frequently unpleasant, arresting and interrogating enemies, sometimes their own citizens who tried to undermine the government. Leo was involved with many successful arrests and took many prisoners, many of ...

Death and Honor (Honor Bound)

8 reviews
W.E.B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV

Putnam Adult, 2008

Commentary on Death and Honor
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Q13XBVVWK0YV Other folks will tell you the story in this book. In this video I tell you why it is enjoyable, who would enjoy reading it, and who might not enjoy it. And, I don't ruin the story for you. Frank Derfler www.greatguybooks.com

7th Heaven (The Women's Murder Club)

97 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

made for television drama
Interesting with twists and turns and complicated storylines, which is why 4 stars. However, the serialized missing person and the serial arsonist plots were too serial and reminded me: years ago I knew a person who wrote for a popular Soap. There were a bunch of people who wrote the treatments for each hour show. I've read treatments, and this reminded me of those. Not that there is anything ...

The Good Guy

152 reviews
Dean Koontz

Bantam, 2008

Great book
The Good Guy This book was so good. It was a fast read. I really enjoyed it. And the best part was I bought the book in LARGE print.

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