The Messenger113 reviews
Daniel Silva

Signet, 2007

A Great Cross

+ the messenger by Daniel Silva
+ Riveting...

Mr. Silva is a direct cross between John LeCarre (the early) and Lee Child. He has brought action to his cerebral character as if Jack Reacher gave George Smiley some courses in spy field work. What separates Mr. Silva from almost all the authors of the spy/thriller genre is the genuineness of ...
  
  











  



  
Byzantium (Harper Fiction)120 reviews
Stephen R. Lawhead

Eos, 1997

A magnificent adventure tale

+ Truly epic
+ Galloping Adventure - Shaky Theology
+ Will keep you on the edge of your seat!
  
  











  



  
Next (Harper Fiction)472 reviews
Michael Crichton

Harper, 2007

Frightening and Fun

+ A Transgenic Novel

"Next" is not a typical novel, not even typical for Michael Crichton. It seems to have been constructed from spare parts, an array of ideas, insights, and impressions arising from the author's research into genetic engineering. He takes current and potential outcomes of this emerging technology ...
  
  











  



  
Book of the Dead (Kay Scarpetta, No. 15)614 reviews
Patricia Cornwell

Putnam Adult, 2007

SADLY DISAPPOINTED

I JUST FINISHED "BOOK OF THE DEAD" AND WAS SADLY DISAPPOINTED. I ALMOST FEEL LIKE I NEED TO RE-READ IT TO UNDERSTAND ALL THE TWISTS AND TURNS AND CHARACTERS IN THIS MIS-ADVENTURE. I AM FAIRLY NEW TO READING PATRICIA CORNWELL BOOKS AND HAVE NOT READ ALL OF THEM BUT I AM GOING TO GO BACK TO THE ...
  
  











  



  
Code Orange (Readers Circle)27 reviews
Caroline B. Cooney

Laurel Leaf, 2007

Excellent

+ My 6th grader loves this book!
+ It is not the book, but rather the company
+ Code Orange
+ CODE ORANGE
  
  











  



  
Napoleon's Pyramids38 reviews
William Dietrich

Harper, 2008

Outstanding Read

+ A blend of Fiction and Fact.
+ Great for what it is.
+ First book in series a thrill ride
+ Well worth reading
  
  











  



  
The Wrong Man: A Novel24 reviews
John Katzenbach

Ballantine Books, 2007

How fast can your life become a spiraling nightmare?

+ Although I would change some things, it was ok!
+ The Wrong Man Review
+ master at twisting the screws
  
  











  



  
Protect and Defend: A Thriller111 reviews
Vince Flynn

Atria Books, 2007

Help us Mitch!

+ Another winner from Mr. Flynn!
+ Can't wait for the movie!
+ Vince Flynn
  
  











  



  
The Romanov Prophecy: A Novel127 reviews
Steve Berry

Ballantine Books, 2005

Great Thriller

+ Berry is a great writer

I have read 4 Steve Berry novels, and this one is probably the best, slightly ahead of The Third Secret. For those that find the idea of a 21st Century Czar unfathomable, you will have a hard time enjoying this novel. However, for those who aren't that familiar with Russian history will find ...
  
  











  



  
The Cold Moon: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme)103 reviews
Jeffery Deaver

Pocket Star, 2007

Rhyme & Sachs face their most cunning killer.

Having read all of the Lincoln Rhyme novels I feel that this is one of the best. Rhyme and Sachs face their most cunning killer yet. Sachs is working on two separate cases. In addition, a retired cop shares some information to Sachs concerning her father. This book also involves cops on the take, ...
  
  











  



  
Whistling In the Dark59 reviews
Lesley Kagen

NAL Trade, 2007

Review

+ Whistling In The Dark
+ Meet Sally O'Malley

It was the summer of 1959. Sally and Troo's mom was in the hospital, their step dad was busy hitting the bottle and their sister Nell had other things on her mind like her boyfriend. There were two murdered girls and Sally thought that she would be next. So that summer Sally and Troo were on a ...
  
  











  



  
The Innocent Man82 reviews
John Grisham

Dell, 2007

Amazing read!

+ Book Review: The Innocent Man by John Grisham
+ An American Tragedy
+ Not a Grisham fan . . .
+ 'One' of the most `known' incompetence and dishonesty prosecution in history.
  
  











  



  
The Road (Oprah's Book Club)1511 reviews
Cormac McCarthy

Vintage Books, 2007

Depth Expressed through Brevity

+ The Road
+ Beautiful
+ "Where men cant live gods fare no better."
  
  











  



  
Seven Deadly Wonders: A Novel142 reviews
Matthew Reilly

Simon & Schuster, 2005

Great Summer Read

Come on people, of course this isn't classic literature, but it is fast paced, easy to follow and full of adventure. A great read for the beach or a rainy day. It reminds me of Clive Cussler and Jack DuBrul, 2 of my all time favorites. Give it a chance, you won't be sorry. I am in the middle of ...
  
  











  



  
Lisey's Story: A Novel435 reviews
Stephen King

Pocket, 2007

grabbed my imagination all the way through

+ Stephen King in poetic, introspective mode
+ longtime loyal KING fan

I was entranced by the book ... not wanting to put it down to attend to other matters (oh like eating a meal.) As to the negative comments about having phrases that a family would use that mean nothing to others... like YEAH. My family does... I thought all families did. ... guess not.. I wonder ...
  
  











  



  
The Suspect (Signet Novel)36 reviews
John Lescroart

Signet, 2008

Guilty until proven innocent

+ A cracker of a court room drama; Cocktail dose of Michael Conelly and John Grisham mashed up into a powerful novel
+ Not Dismas Hardy, but Gina Roake

This is an interesting crime novel. A man returns home and finds his wife's body. A relentless police inspector immediately assumes that the man is guilty party because, statistically, the spouse is the most likely suspect. He fabricates a case based on scenarios he creates using circumstantial ...
  
  











  



  
The Amber Room: A Novel100 reviews
Steve Berry

Fawcett, 2004

Bending history

A satisfying read. I like the historical detail and the careful bending of the truth to accomplish the final end.
  
  











  



  
The Zero Game105 reviews
Brad Meltzer

Grand Central Publishing, 2005

INCREDIBLE RIDE !!!!

+ Great effort, Brad, keep up the work!
+ Above average political thriller
+ Smart and fast paced thriller
  
  











  



  
Proof Positive35 reviews
Phillip Margolin

Harper, 2007

An Intriguing Page Turner

+ Good read
+ Want to make a difference in the world?
+ Proof Positive
  
  











  



  
Knights of the Black and White (A Templar Novel)31 reviews
Jack Whyte

Jove, 2007

Jack Whyte is an INCREDIBLE author

Jack Whyte did it again. AWESOME novel!!!! I love everything he has written.