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Mistress of the Sun: A Novel 10 reviews Sandra Gulland
Touchstone, 2008
A beautifully detailed novel of a royal mistress
+ Very enjoyable + A Mesmerizing Tale of a Royal Mistress + The Sun King's 1st Mistress
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The Shell Game 104 reviews Steve Alten
Sweetwater Books, 2008
This should be required reading!
+ Cool read. + Gutsy writing! and Solid. + A Must Read
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Escape from Andersonville: A Novel of the Civil War 10 reviews Gene Hackman, Daniel Lenihan
St. Martin's Press, 2008
A very interesting book
+ A story of honor and dedication with some history + An Engaging Read
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation," wrote Henry David Thoreau, and one such man is Captain Nathan Parker, Captain of the Fifth Michigan, dubbed "Parker's Rangers." And just when he thought that the insanity of war could not get any worse, he and his men are captured and sent to the ...
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Fidelity 19 reviews Thomas Perry
Harcourt, 2008
A great read!
I have been a long time fan of Thomas Perry, and Fidelity continues in his unique style. He is a master of character, suspense and clever plot twists. Excellent story telling - I couldn't put it down.
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Cold Plague 2 reviews Daniel Kalla
Forge Books, 2008
Great book
+ exciting medical thriller
I found this author after buying a paperback at a garage sale. Since then I have read all of his (Kalla's) books and waited anxiously for this one.....NOT DISAPPOINTED IN THE LEAST! Great read!
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Freddy and Fredericka 62 reviews Mark Helprin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
Fun Read
+ An Ode to the American Dream + What Could Have Been + Freddy and Fredericka + Deja Vu
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Veil of Gold, The 3 reviews Kim Wilkins
Tor Books, 2008
Adventure with a Russian Twist
+ Russian history and folklore meet fast-paced, modern adventure
"The Autumn Castle" is an amazing novel from one of Australia's best authors.
Storywise, she combines European folklore and mythology with contemporary influences into a charming, hypnotic tale of search and rescue through time and space. A golden bear leads the way to the storied past of ...
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Fidelity 19 reviews Thomas Perry
Harcourt, 2008
A great read!
I have been a long time fan of Thomas Perry, and Fidelity continues in his unique style. He is a master of character, suspense and clever plot twists. Excellent story telling - I couldn't put it down.
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Escape from Andersonville: A Novel of the Civil War 10 reviews Gene Hackman, Daniel Lenihan
St. Martin's Press, 2008
A very interesting book
+ A story of honor and dedication with some history + An Engaging Read
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation," wrote Henry David Thoreau, and one such man is Captain Nathan Parker, Captain of the Fifth Michigan, dubbed "Parker's Rangers." And just when he thought that the insanity of war could not get any worse, he and his men are captured and sent to the ...
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Veil of Gold, The 3 reviews Kim Wilkins
Tor Books, 2008
Adventure with a Russian Twist
+ Russian history and folklore meet fast-paced, modern adventure
"The Autumn Castle" is an amazing novel from one of Australia's best authors.
Storywise, she combines European folklore and mythology with contemporary influences into a charming, hypnotic tale of search and rescue through time and space. A golden bear leads the way to the storied past of ...
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Freddy and Fredericka 62 reviews Mark Helprin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
Fun Read
+ An Ode to the American Dream + What Could Have Been + Freddy and Fredericka + Deja Vu
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The Shell Game 104 reviews Steve Alten
Sweetwater Books, 2008
This should be required reading!
+ Cool read. + Gutsy writing! and Solid. + A Must Read
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Mistress of the Sun: A Novel 10 reviews Sandra Gulland
Touchstone, 2008
A beautifully detailed novel of a royal mistress
+ Very enjoyable + A Mesmerizing Tale of a Royal Mistress + The Sun King's 1st Mistress
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Cold Plague 2 reviews Daniel Kalla
Forge Books, 2008
Great book
+ exciting medical thriller
I found this author after buying a paperback at a garage sale. Since then I have read all of his (Kalla's) books and waited anxiously for this one.....NOT DISAPPOINTED IN THE LEAST! Great read!
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