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Charley's Web: A Novel 24 reviews Joy Fielding
Atria, 2008
If You Spin a Web, You Just Might Catch Yourself
+ Another Good Book!
This book caught my attention due to the name - who can't help but think of the old classic Charlotte's Web even though they are not related in any way or not of the same type of style. Charly's Web is about a Florida columnist and single mom at thirty, who has been battling emotional scars due to ...
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Careless in Red: A Novel 130 reviews Elizabeth George
Harper, 2008
Thomas Lynley continues his journey
+ Careless in Red
....metaphorically speaking.
This is a first for George. As with all of her stories featuring Thomas Lynley there is a crime which must be solved, but in this case the crime is really incidental to the main thrust of the story, which is Lynley's journey (both physically and emotionally ...
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City of the Sun: A Novel 36 reviews David Levien
Doubleday, 2008
A gut tightening read!
+ For the Lost + Gritty and moving
I guess like myself, many UK readers will since this tale involves a child kidnapping and the events a year later inevitably make comparisons in their mind with the widely publicised McCann case, especially in its depiction of the major impact of events on the parents. This is no bad thing in ...
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The Chamber 282 reviews John Grisham
Delta, 2005
John Grisham's Best-Seller
+ The Chamber Review...great! + An Extended Look at Guilt, Remorse, Punishment, and Redemption
I have long been a John Grisham fan. My personal favorite is his first book, A Time to Kill, later adapted into a successful film. Some of Grisham's books are heavily influenced by Christianity. The Testament and The Last Juror come to mind. The Chamber is John Grisham's best-selling book - ever. ...
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Devil Bones: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels) 44 reviews Kathy Reichs
Scribner, 2008
Devil Bones
+ Wonderful sinister characters complicate this story
The content of this book is great-I am a fan of Kathy Reichs.
The actual book arrived promptly and in very good shape. I use Amazon quite a bit as I am an avid recycler.
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Twisted 16 reviews Andrea Kane
William Morrow, 2008
A Heroine You Can Sink Your Teeth into
+ Good Suspense Story + Suspenseful with a Bit of Romance Thrown in + My First Book by This Author, but not my Last + More thriller than romance
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Blood Dreams (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novel) 32 reviews Kay Hooper
Bantam, 2007
Great fun
I enjoy all of these books, and this was no exception. Not the best of her work, but great fun and easy to read.
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Quicksand (Eve Duncan) 33 reviews Iris Johansen
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Book Purchase
+ Loved it! + Another Iris Johansen winner
I received my book as promised, in excellent shape, got it very quickly. In fact, I got my copy before the library had their new copy. Amazon and associates have treated me with each order, very quick, very well and I love them!
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Forced Out: A Novel 116 reviews Stephen Frey
Atria, 2008
A Line Drive
+ Baseball and the Mafia, What a Combination + Good strong character based suspense
I tend not to read many thrillers, mysteries, or suspense books. However, I was drawn in by the baseball angle of this Frey book.
I enjoyed every minute of this thing. It was truly tasty popcorn. The plot was tight and the characters made me wish that the book were longer.(The idea of a central ...
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Strip Tease 55 reviews Carl Hiaasen
Grand Central Publishing, 2005
Great, Off-Beat Cast of Characters. Well Written & Enjoyable
+ MOTHERHOOD AND STRIPPING IN ONE TIDY NOVEL! + Top Hiaasen tale of the underdogs outsmarting their masters! + MEN REALLY ARE EASILY DAZZLED!
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Tourist Season 80 reviews Carl Hiaasen
Grand Central Publishing, 2005
Get everything he writes!
+ In the beginning. + A little darker than usual, but still good for some laughs + One of Hiassen's best + A Modern Pop Crime Masterpiece
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The Whole Truth 103 reviews David Baldacci
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Great read
+ A James Bond look alike + Great condition + The Whole Truth
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Double Whammy 71 reviews Carl Hiaasen
Grand Central Publishing, 2005
Definitely worth the read!
+ Very entertaining + He's Done it Again + Wonderfully funny even if you don't like fishing + An Easy Read
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The Street Lawyer 1054 reviews John Grisham
Delta, 2005
masterpiece
+ Ideals lost and regained + Just a step away
I just dont understand why some people could call this work boring or disappointing. to me it is probably grisham's best (together with "painted house". human, down on earth...I just wished I could be a lawyer to be able to do the same. just hope to get grisham's book on kindle someday.
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Honeymoon 277 reviews James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Grand Central Publishing, 2006
A New twist on familiar story line
I enjoyed this book, as I enjoy all of Mr. Patterson's books. This story line was quite familiar to me as it reminded slightly of the movie black widow. If I try to explain it, Ill just give it all away just read the book it was suspenseful and not always easy to anticipate which is always a plus. ...
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Down River 80 reviews John Hart
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2007
THIS GUY IS GOOD!!!!
+ mystery book review + Should Be Six Stars
John Hart really can tell a tale! I find it hard to put his books down. If this is only his 2nd book, we are in for a literary treat. His style is up there with Grisham, only better. I highly recommend this book as a good mystery, a real page turner! I felt like I was there with the ...
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Guilty 33 reviews Karen Robards
Putnam Adult, 2008
Product Placement?
I enjoyed this book overall. It is definitely a big step up from her previous two klunkers. I found the chemistry between Tom and Kate believable. I really liked Tom. Kate did make very stupid decisions, but I could almost see how it happened - getting yourself deeper and deeper into a bad ...
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Strangers in Death (In Death) 84 reviews J.D. Robb
Putnam Adult, 2008
Strangers In Death
+ great read + As Good as Ever with an Ending to Satisfy + A little predictable, but Eve still rocks! + A Hitchcockian feel not everyone will like.
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You've Been Warned 412 reviews James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
REALLY SCARY
+ Awsome book!!! but not for everyday Patterson fans
I found this to be be one scary book. I almost finished it last night. I couldn't though because it was dark. I am a huge fan of Koontz and this read is truly in competition with Koontz's most terrifying. I was sorry to see some of the not so great reviews because I loved the storyline, cast ...
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Lady Killer 36 reviews Lisa Scottoline
Harper, 2008
FUN AND MOVING
+ Welcome back Mary + There's Something About Mary! + Not quite a sorority!
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