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The Edge Dick Francis
G.P Putmans Sons, 1988
I've read "The Edge" at least a dozen times since it was published and my enjoyment never diminishes. The lead character, Tor Kelsey, is full of charm, wit, and plenty of humility -- his self-effacing ways lead one to wonder how it is he doesn't realize his own attractive nature. The romantic relationship in this book was one of the most realistic ones Mr. Francis has ever written, possibly ...
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Congo 246 reviews Michael Crichton
Avon, 2003
Great story
+ Scared the heck out of me and made me think
As an Anthroplogy student I have a particular fondness to this book. I love the story and the action is intense. The book is lengthy but you will finish it in a few sittings, it's that good!
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Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, Vol. 1) 375 reviews Timothy Zahn
Spectra, 1992
Superb kickoff to a great trilogy set five years after Return of the Jedi
+ Good Surprise + Almost the first Expanded Universe Novel! + Excellent
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Red Storm Rising 285 reviews Tom Clancy
Berkley, 1987
Very Plausible World War III
+ Best Tom Clancy Book, Red Storm Rising!! + Red Storm Rising a Good Old Book + The best World War III book ever!
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The Elfstones of Shannara (The Sword of Shannara) 206 reviews Terry Brooks
Del Rey, 1983
Everything you're looking for...
+ The book that got me into fantasy + Brooks Finds His Emotional Center with 'Elfstones' + Greatest Book...Ever! + Best story....ever!
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Night of the Fox 18 reviews Jack Higgins
Pocket, 1991
Great WW2 adventure
+ A Masterful WW2 Intrigue + A Masterful WW2 Intrigue + probably his best book! + A GREAT SPY Adventure.
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"F" is for Fugitive (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries) 31 reviews Sue Grafton
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2005
Grafton is the best!
+ Wonderful + Fugitive on the Run? + Kinsey is always cool!
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Relic (Pendergast, Book 1) 283 reviews Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Tor Books, 1996
Taunt, exciting thriller
+ Pendergast's "The Relic" + Relic 5 stars! + The book is always better than the movie + A Fun Summer Read
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Skinwalkers (Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee Novels) 23 reviews Tony Hillerman
HarperTorch, 1990
Superb: A brilliant writer at his absolute best.
+ An attempted cop killing sets off this interesting story + Skinwalkers + Fabulous suspense!
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Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, Vol. 1) 375 reviews Timothy Zahn
Spectra, 1992
Superb kickoff to a great trilogy set five years after Return of the Jedi
+ Good Surprise + Almost the first Expanded Universe Novel! + Excellent
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Relic (Pendergast, Book 1) 283 reviews Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Tor Books, 1996
Taunt, exciting thriller
+ Pendergast's "The Relic" + Relic 5 stars! + The book is always better than the movie + A Fun Summer Read
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Red Storm Rising 285 reviews Tom Clancy
Berkley, 1987
Very Plausible World War III
+ Best Tom Clancy Book, Red Storm Rising!! + Red Storm Rising a Good Old Book + The best World War III book ever!
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The Elfstones of Shannara (The Sword of Shannara) 206 reviews Terry Brooks
Del Rey, 1983
Everything you're looking for...
+ The book that got me into fantasy + Brooks Finds His Emotional Center with 'Elfstones' + Greatest Book...Ever! + Best story....ever!
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Congo 246 reviews Michael Crichton
Avon, 2003
Great story
+ Scared the heck out of me and made me think
As an Anthroplogy student I have a particular fondness to this book. I love the story and the action is intense. The book is lengthy but you will finish it in a few sittings, it's that good!
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The Edge Dick Francis
G.P Putmans Sons, 1988
I've read "The Edge" at least a dozen times since it was published and my enjoyment never diminishes. The lead character, Tor Kelsey, is full of charm, wit, and plenty of humility -- his self-effacing ways lead one to wonder how it is he doesn't realize his own attractive nature. The romantic relationship in this book was one of the most realistic ones Mr. Francis has ever written, possibly ...
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"F" is for Fugitive (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries) 31 reviews Sue Grafton
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2005
Grafton is the best!
+ Wonderful + Fugitive on the Run? + Kinsey is always cool!
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Night of the Fox 18 reviews Jack Higgins
Pocket, 1991
Great WW2 adventure
+ A Masterful WW2 Intrigue + A Masterful WW2 Intrigue + probably his best book! + A GREAT SPY Adventure.
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Skinwalkers (Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee Novels) 23 reviews Tony Hillerman
HarperTorch, 1990
Superb: A brilliant writer at his absolute best.
+ An attempted cop killing sets off this interesting story + Skinwalkers + Fabulous suspense!
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