The Overlook (Harry Bosch)189 reviews
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 ...
  
  











  



  
In the Lake of the Woods190 reviews
Tim O'Brien

Mariner Books, 2006

Mystery and depth

+ The mystery of the human heart
+ interesting... another hit from O'Brien
+ In the Mind of PTSD
  
  











  



  
Honeymoon275 reviews
James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Grand Central Publishing, 2006

LOVED IT!!!

I have always enjoyed James Patterson and, whomever he is writing with at the time. The character of Nora Sinclair was frightening but human, never enough of a monster to repel the reader, but, just enough of a monster to chill. While, our hero John O'Hara leaves you breathless, he also leaves much ...
  
  











  



  
Phantom Prey (Lucas Davenport Mysteries)97 reviews
John Sandford

Putnam Adult, 2008

John Sandford is the best

+ Phantom Prey
+ The Phantom Prey
+ you'll need to keep your wits about
  
  











  



  
High Noon125 reviews
Nora Roberts

Putnam Adult, 2007

Roberts Never Fails the Reader

+ First-time Nora Roberts reader

High Noon was a thoroughly enjoying novel. The characters were well developed and likeable. The plot twists were entertaining. A great read for the summer.
  
  











  



  
The Bone Garden: A Novel92 reviews
Tess Gerritsen

Ballantine Books, 2007

An Exquisite Masterpiece

A perfect blend of old and new with a complex combination of love, hope, despair and courage. Julia Hamill, recently divorced and angry purchases the former residence of Hilda Chamblett. The old house is in extreme need of repair, similar to Julia's own life and she welcomes the house as well as ...
  
  











  



  
Interred with Their Bones52 reviews
Jennifer Lee Carrell

Dutton Adult, 2007

A no holds 'Bard' thriller....

+ Good mystery, good history!

Jennifer Lee Carrell has done herself in injustice with delivering 'Interred With Their Bones' as her debut novel. A story rife with Shakespearean darkness and mystery, and built upon centuries old fact and legend; Ms. Carrell will find it difficult, I can well imagine, to surpass herself with a ...
  
  











  



  
Stalked58 reviews
Brian Freeman

St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008

This Is What A Thriller Should Be

+ Politics and Sex Don't Mix
+ Well-crafted, intricate thriller/mystery
+ amazing
+ great book get it now
  
  











  



  
Running Scared22 reviews
Ken Douglas

Bootleg Press, 2003

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
  
  











  



  
Down River70 reviews
John Hart

St. Martin's Minotaur, 2007

Behind the door in a sports hero's life.

+ Down River
+ Excelent
+ perfect summer read!
  
  











  



  
The 47th Samurai: A Bob Lee Swagger Novel72 reviews
Stephen Hunter

Simon & Schuster, 2007

An entertaining book by Stephen Hunter

February 1945. Iwo Jima island, Japan. Captain Hideki Yano was a captain of the 145th Regiment, Kuribayashi's 109th division, Japanese Imperial Army, defending a bunker on Suribachi's northwest slope. He was ready to die for the Emperor and for his country. Earl Swagger was a first sergeant, ...
  
  











  



  
Terminal: A Burke Novel (Burke Novels)30 reviews
Andrew Vachss

Pantheon, 2007

Pulls no punches

+ Best Burke yet!

Ever since my wife brought me "Hard Candy" while in the hospital I have been hooked on Andrew Vachss' writing. While many writers in this genre get tedious with their characters after a while, Vachss keeps his main man Burke refreshingly alive and different with each new novel! I make it the ...
  
  











  



  
A Simple Plan239 reviews
Scott Smith

Vintage, 2006

Uncompromising, disturbing, brilliant

+ More dramatic ending needed
+ Falls Short
+ Outstanding
+ Anything BUT a Simple Plan
  
  











  



  
7th Heaven (The Women's Murder Club)111 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

7Th Heaven James Patterson

+ I read this in 2 1/2 days, excellent!!!!
+ Kidnapping, Arson and Murder, Fast-Paced & Very Good
+ 7th Heaven
+ Loved 5th, missed 6th, loved 7th
  
  











  



  
The Shotgun Rule: A Novel24 reviews
Charlie Huston

Ballantine Books, 2007

Brilliant!

+ Do you really have to see it - to call it?

First, I must say Charlie Huston is one of the most provocative, creating, and brilliant and thought provoking authors of our time. He doesn't scare away from difficult topics like racism, drugs, alcoholism, violence, sexual abuse and parental relationships. The latest Huston novel examines the ...
  
  











  



  
Candy Cane Murder25 reviews
Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, ...

Kensington, 2007

Short and Sweet

+ Candy Canes, Warm and Comfortable

I am not the biggest fan of short stories. I want more content to sink my teeth into. However, this book was the exception. I loved it! Hannah was in her usual keen sleuthing mode. I liked how the second short story referred back to Joanne's story and recipes. I am especially thrilled to be ...
  
  











  



  
Plain Truth254 reviews
Jodi Picoult

Washington Square Press, 2007

Plain Truth

+ Loved it
+ Pulled from the headlines...

This is the first book I read of Jodi's. I loved it it was a page turner from the start. I liked the reserch she did with the amish religion and community. she really makes you think and her books are real life reading. I can't wait to read another.
  
  











  



  
City of Shadows: A Novel of Suspense25 reviews
Ariana Franklin

Harper Paperbacks, 2007

City of Shadows Reviewer: Colleen Booth, Seattle

+ Among the Best
+ Inventive Plot
+ One of the Best Books I Have Ever Read
  
  











  



  
Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum, No. 13)352 reviews
Janet Evanovich

St. Martin's Press, 2007

Lean, Mean Thirteen

+ As always - fun lovin' reading with Plum
+ Lean Mean Thriteen
+ a little lean
  
  











  



  
The Last Juror533 reviews
John Grisham

Delta, 2006

good book

+ The Last Juror by John Grisham
+ Return to the fold
+ Not Grisham's Last