The Watchman: A Joe Pike Novel143 reviews
Robert Crais

Simon & Schuster, 2007

Dramatic, sucks you right in

+ Great as an audio book!
+ Great characters
+ Another Good Entry In the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike Series
  
  











  



  
Silent in the Sanctuary51 reviews
Deanna Raybourn

Mira, 2008

Her own woman

+ Beautifully written, slow-paced mystery
+ Silent in the Sanctuary is a solid read for Rayborn fans
+ Much better than the first novel
+ shamefully delicious
  
  











  



  
Six Bad Things: A Novel44 reviews
Charlie Huston

Ballantine Books, 2005

RICK "SHAQ" GOLDSTEIN SAYS: "IT'S LIKE BEING IN AN INDIANAPOLIS 500 RACE CAR MADE OF DEATH & DRUGS, AND YOUR CAR HAS NO BRAKES!"

+ SIX BAD THINGS
+ Love it!
+ Decent Shoot'em Up
  
  











  



  
Dragon Bones: A Red Princess Mystery (Red Princess Mysteries)18 reviews
Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004

mystery at the three gorges

+ Great Details
+ Another great story
+ Dragon Bones by Lisa See
+ Another great contemporary mystery by Lisa See
  
  











  



  
The Quickie288 reviews
James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Never a dull moment!

+ This one didn't suck!
+ Michael - Good job, more from you (alone)
+ Amazing twists!!!!
  
  











  



  
The Dark Tide39 reviews
Andrew Gross

William Morrow, 2008

great read

+ Superb thriller
+ COULD NOT PUT DOWN..............

great read. A lot of suspense that kept me reading long after I should have stopped for the day!
  
  











  



  
Change of Heart: A Novel184 reviews
Jodi Picoult

Atria, 2008

excellent book

+ Overall solid Picoult

This is one of the best books I have read. It reminds me of The Green Mile. She tells this story from different viewpoints. She includes ideas from a rabbi, a priest and the gnostic scriptures. Her characters are well developed and believable. I loved this book and did not want it to end.
  
  











  



  
Stranger in Paradise (Jesse Stone Novels)57 reviews
Robert B. Parker

Putnam Adult, 2008

Love Jesse...Hate Jenn

+ I love Jesse Stone
+ Crow is back ...

I love this Jesse Sone novel. If you like Jesse you will like this book. It is more of the "same". That being said... I am sick of Jenn. Enough of her already! Get over her! Enough drinking for Jesse. That is getting old. I enjoy reading all of the Jesse Stone novels. I love the character. ...
  
  











  



  
The Front217 reviews
Patricia Cornwell

Putnam Adult, 2008

Poor

I am a Patricia Cornwell fan, but am finding myself questioning as of late WHY???!!! The Front was slow to start and when it did pick up speed, it faltered once again. Though there were limited pages, it didn't captivate; forcing one to wonder if it was a rushed publication. Nevertheless, ...
  
  











  



  
The 6th Target141 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Best one in series so far

+ I love James Patterson books
+ Great gift idea for mystery lovers. Spellbinding.
+ The 6th Target
  
  











  



  
The Tin Roof Blowdown: A Dave Robicheaux Novel (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries)136 reviews
James Lee Burke

Simon & Schuster, 2007

The TinRoof Blowdown

+ Soaked in atmosphere and full of detailed description
+ "I wasn't sure New Orleans would survive."

Great story line and characters - James Lee Burke just gets better and better. His research is excellent and I should know as I live in SW LA.
  
  











  



  
The Whole Truth102 reviews
David Baldacci

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Great read

+ A James Bond look alike
+ Great condition
+ The Whole Truth
+ George's Take!
  
  











  



  
Hold Tight129 reviews
Harlan Coben

Dutton Adult, 2008

Intense Thriller and Keeps you on the Edge

+ Terror of parenting today
+ No Title

Coben entitled this appropriately, because it really does make you hold on tight. It has a whole range of characters and fits them in nicely. He provides just enough background on the characters to make their actions believable. There are several sub-plots that occur and contribute to a steady ...
  
  











  



  
Dearly Devoted Dexter110 reviews
Jeff Lindsay

Vintage, 2006

Dexter - the killer you root for!

+ Dexter Almost Claims Another Victim
+ Dearly Devoted Dexter
+ Just as dark and fun as the first
+ delicious dexter
  
  











  



  
7th Heaven (The Women's Murder Club)116 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Loved 5th, missed 6th, loved 7th

+ 7th Heaven
+ 7th Heaven
+ Hot! Hot! Hot!
  
  











  



  
Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand (Chief Inspector Adamsberg Mysteries)7 reviews
Fred Vargas

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Her Best Yet

+ Outstanding example of crime fiction
+ A clever, thought-provoking read
+ great book
  
  











  



  
Plain Truth258 reviews
Jodi Picoult

Washington Square Press, 2007

Judgment without mercy will produce evil

+ Plain Truth
+ A very interesting insight into the Amish world
+ Plain Truth
  
  











  



  
Dead Ringer37 reviews
Ken Douglas

Bootleg Press, 2003

Zips Along Like a Jet Propelled Steam Roller

+ Hard to Put Down
+ What happens when your "death" is greatly exaggerated?
+ Four and a Half Stars for DEAD RINGER
  
  











  



  
The Overlook (Harry Bosch)190 reviews
Michael Connelly

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

A Great Overlook!!!

+ New case, old problem

This current Harry Bosch offering by Michael Connelly is just as exciting as all his other Harry Bosch offerings. Michael is an expert in writing detective novels, as he was a Crime Reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Harry is a Detective for the Hollywood Special Homicide Division and his first ...
  
  











  



  
Darkly Dreaming Dexter237 reviews
Jeff Lindsay

Vintage, 2006

A heartless killer with heart

+ Read it then watch it
+ Good read

How do you make a serial killer likeable? First, make him not only intelligent, but classy as well (Hannibal Lecter is perhaps the best example). Next, add some dark humor, to make it clear that he is not to be taken TOO seriously. And as a final touch, make sure that the folks he kills are ...