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Snare of Serpents 2 reviews Victoria Holt
Doubleday, 1990
An innocent girl on trial for murder
+ Another Great from Victoria Holt
The story takes place in post-Victorian Edinburgh. A bankers daughter begins (too late) to notice all is not perfect in her perfect household. Her mother dies. Her governess is let go under mysterious circumstances. And a bawdy new governess moves in to take her friend and her mothers place---and ...
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Bondage (Book Club Edition) 9 reviews
Simon & Schuster, 1994
I loved this book
This was the first book that I had read that was a story of S&M, mind games and power trips. I had no other books to compare it to. I found the book to be well written, no slow parts. I think that Davis did an excellent job in conveying thoughts and feelings. I must admit I was courious about what ...
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Kirkland Revels 2 reviews Victoria Holt
Ulverscroft Large Print, 1989
Stands the test of time.
+ Another gripping Victoria Holt novel..
First Sentence: "I met Gabriel and Friday on the same day, and, strangely enough I lost them together; so that thereafter, I was never able to think of one without the other."
Catherine Corder marries Gabriel Rockwell more out of affection and to escape an unaffectionate father than out of real ...
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The Cat Who Saw Stars (Cat Who...) 91 reviews Lilian Jackson Braun
Jove, 2000
A Month at the Lake
+ What happened to the backpacker? + The Cat Who Saw Stars + Love the series + wonderful with a surprising end!!!
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Life Expectancy 255 reviews Dean Koontz
Bantam, 2005
Fun read!
+ Well written but less intense + Great dark humor - like the best of Koontz + Qwirky + The best book I've ever read!
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The Cat Who Went Underground (Cat Who...) 22 reviews Lilian Jackson Braun
Jove, 1989
Qwill Summers at the Lake
+ Another winner + Koko and Yum Yum help you turn the pages + Less murder more cat Hijinks
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The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation 6 reviews Vern S. Poythress
P & R Publishing, 2000
The Book of Revelation Made Slightly Less Difficult
+ Valuable, no matter what your background + The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation + Short, Sweet & Refreshing book + Great Introduction to Revelation
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The Black Opal 10 reviews Victoria Holt
Doubleday, 1993
Not bad!
+ Just relax and read + A return to the classics
I had read "The Captive" some years ago and stumbled across this one again. This is a pretty good read. Its a slight mystery...who are the parents of Carmel, who was found under the azalea bush? Is she related to the gypsys camped in the woods? And who really killed that mean invalid? You won't ...
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Secret for a Nightingale 11 reviews Victoria Holt
Ivy Books, 1987
Don't be Frightened!
+ Romance and social reform + Great book!
When I red the synopsis for this book, I thought I shouldn't read it because I thought it would be too into the occult, and as a Christian, that wouldn't b something for me to read. Some other Christians read it, and didn't say anything bad about it so I thought I would give it a try. I'm glad I ...
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The Song of the Siren 2 reviews Philippa Carr
Putnam Adult, 1980
The best Philippa Carr so far......
"Song of the Siren" is my favorite PC book. Carlotta is an interesting heroine, and I wasn't bored with her as I was with Priscilla. (Priscilla was too dull.) I didn't like the ending (Carlotta dies) but then, I guess it made her more of a legend. Philippa/Victoria Holt makes the characters ...
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Mystery 29 reviews Peter Straub
Signet, 1991
Wonderfully layered, complex, great read!
+ Layers of Intrigue + Like a good wine ... + Multiple mysteries all cleverly interconnected. Fascinating!
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Are We Living in the End Times? 88 reviews Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins
Tyndale House Publishers, 2000
Excellent book on prophecy!
+ Bible Prophecy Explains Current Events
This book details why those of us who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior have more reason to believe that Christ's return could come in this generation than has existed in any previous generation.
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Reliquary (Pendergast, Book 2) 183 reviews Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Tor Books, 1998
Another interesting Preston/Child book
+ Reliquary + Into the Deep ...
I agree with most people that this book did not live up to Relic, but it is still a great story. It reads well as an independent book and the setting is very interesting below NYC. I think that it took a little bit too long to really get going, but when it did it was really strong.
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The Wailing Wind 92 reviews Tony Hillerman
HarperTorch, 2003
My first Tony Hillerman novel
+ The book arrived in good condition and in a timely manner. Thanks,CCL + Hillerman + loved the book + As allways, Hillerman writes a darn good tale
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The Shivering Sands 9 reviews Victoria Holt
Doubleday Books, 1969
An unexpected shiver in my spine
+ What a mystery + A Classic Gothic + I really shivered !!!!! + read this book!!!!!
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Mistress of Mellyn 28 reviews Victoria Holt
Ivy Books, 1981
Fantastic reading
+ A man's perspective + ** Well Worth Reading ** + The First Victoria Holt to Read + Alice doesn't live here anymore...
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King of the Castle 10 reviews Victoria Holt
Ivy Books, 1982
Wonderful
+ One of the best Mysteries I have ever read + Another classic tale of suspense from Victoria Holt + The king of the castles suspense + The king of the castles suspense
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Time of the Hunter's Moon 11 reviews Victoria Holt
Ivy Books, 1984
Couldn't put the book down!
+ Guilty pleasure + One of my favorite books! + Hunt this Book Down for a Good Read! + the best suspense, romantic, and historic thrill book!
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The Cat Who Talked Turkey (Cat Who...) 88 reviews Lilian Jackson Braun
Jove, 2004
Blizzard in the Summer
It is summer in Moose County. The town of Brrr is clebrating an important birthday. They ask Qwill to write another one man show about a blizzard many many years ago.
Along the way Qwill finds out there has been a murder on his property at the lake. Koko is not fooled. He knows what is going ...
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The Cat Who Robbed a Bank (Cat Who...) 82 reviews Lilian Jackson Braun
Jove, 2001
Koko Has It All Figured Out
+ Good "Cat Who . . . " book, but not great. + Here's to Old Friends
In this installment of, "The Cat Who.." series, Koko kept doing strange things. He wrapped the kitchen in paper towels. Then he stole some pennies from an antique bank that Qwill bought.
What does it all mean?
I liked this book. I love reading about Pickax. It is a great place to escape.
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