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 ...
  
  











  



  
Congo246 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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Red Storm Rising285 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!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
Night of the Fox18 reviews
Jack Higgins

Pocket, 1991

Great WW2 adventure

+ A Masterful WW2 Intrigue
+ A Masterful WW2 Intrigue
+ probably his best book!
+ A GREAT SPY Adventure.
  
  











  



  
"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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Red Storm Rising285 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!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
Congo246 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!
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
"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!
  
  











  



  
Night of the Fox18 reviews
Jack Higgins

Pocket, 1991

Great WW2 adventure

+ A Masterful WW2 Intrigue
+ A Masterful WW2 Intrigue
+ probably his best book!
+ A GREAT SPY Adventure.
  
  











  



  
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!