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The Messenger 113 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 ...
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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!
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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Napoleon's Pyramids 38 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
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The Wrong Man: A Novel 24 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
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Protect and Defend: A Thriller 111 reviews Vince Flynn
Atria Books, 2007
Help us Mitch!
+ Another winner from Mr. Flynn! + Can't wait for the movie! + Vince Flynn
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The Romanov Prophecy: A Novel 127 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 ...
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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, ...
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Whistling In the Dark 59 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 ...
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The Innocent Man 82 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.
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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."
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Seven Deadly Wonders: A Novel 142 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 ...
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Lisey's Story: A Novel 435 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 ...
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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 ...
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The Amber Room: A Novel 100 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.
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The Zero Game 105 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
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Proof Positive 35 reviews Phillip Margolin
Harper, 2007
An Intriguing Page Turner
+ Good read + Want to make a difference in the world? + Proof Positive
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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.
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