McKenna never knew what happened to her friend Susan Hauptmann, who had disappeared ten years prior. She is presented a video of a woman rescuing a teen that had fallen on the subway tracks. … more
Jack Till is a retired detective, now private investigator. He is hired by some parents to find the killer of their daughter who worked as an escort. Till uses the on-line ad system to search … more
Wendy is mad with her husband and lets a lapse of judgement ruin her whole life. While drowning her "sorrows" at a bar she meets Curtis, who she is immediately attracted to. Against … more
This novel looks at the presidency of America's first black, female President. In 2012, things are not going well for Kalinda Resbo. She can't get anything through Congress, … more
This novel looks at the presidency of America's first black, female President. In 2012, things are not going well for Kalinda Resbo. She can't get anything through Congress, … more
I have read all the Andy Carpenter books and the five or so previous one-off books that Rosenfelt has put out and have never been disappointed having always given a four or five star rating for each. … more
The Absurd Adventures of Mira, Sujata Rayers, 2012, ISBN 9781612961088 Mira is an Indian-American living in present-day Louisiana. She is also swarthy, weighs 250 pounds, and … more
This is the tale of a young boy and his amazing adventures. Sam Bixby is your average nine-year-old. His parents have been divorced for most of his life. The concern and uncertainty … more
I really tried to like this story, especially having read so many positive reviews on Amazon. But I just couldn't get with it. Firstly I tried to like Benjamin Benjamin Jr., the main … more
I was lucky to receive a reviewer's copy from the author for this book. This book has both a lot of good parts and some not so good. The premise of the book is that there was an additional … more
Here is a story about one family's journey through life, in the face of some considerable obstacles. Brian Mauretti is the second child of Jan and Frank Mauretti, residents … more
Kevin Kerney is approached by his old friend and fellow officer, Terry Yazzi, to help find Terry's son, Sammy. Kerney is Sammy's god-father but Kevin has no love for Terry. Terry's problem … more
Comment
Compliment
michaedraper reviewed the panther.
December 28, 2012
I've been in the hospital for the last five days and then five more recuperating at home. To listen to this fun story has made the time pass in a faster fashion. The … more
This story is about a man who does not just wonder where man came from, he attempts to find the answer. While granddaughter Angie puts up the family Christmas tree, Gork (so named … more
Comments (1)
Compliments (12)
mikedraper reviewed "The Panther".
December 17, 2012
John Corey and his wife, Kate Mayfield, are asked to be part of a group to go to Yemen and find a terrorist and then either arrest the terrorist or kill him. The Panther is a … more
Dealing with a health issue and wanting a good story I could listen to, I tried "A Wanted Man," written by Lee Child and read by Dick Hall. The result was an unexciting, boring story. … more
In "The Thieves of Legend: A Thriller," Richard Doetsch provides a well written story dealing with greed, master thieves, and family relationships,set in the exotic worlds of Beijing … more
Here is a group of extremely short stories, on a variety of subjects. There are murder mysteries here, along with speculative fiction and mainstream fiction. As the book title … more
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his second-in-command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir are called to investigate a murdered body at a cloistered monastery. The choir director has been murdered … more
In a fast moving, noir, crime novel, the action begins when an exotic dancer has a romantic liaison with a wealthy, high ranking politician. She agrees to his sexual fantasy and her boyfriend … more
Neil Cross is the creator and writer for the BBC crime series "Luther" for which he has won an Edgar Award. "Luther: The Calling" is the first book in a series … more
Henry Swann is a skip tracer and tries to find people who have jumped their bail. A wealthy attorney hires him to find his rebellious daughter who he hasn't heard from. She's … more
Sometimes it's obvious when an author is having fun with a particular story. Such is the case with "The Death Dealer" by Heather Graham. The Ravens are members of … more
Comment
Compliment
mikedraper reviewed Night Blind.
November 05, 2012
The story opens in France where a rogue French agent gets a lead on hidden wealth in Canada. He's also told it's time to go into hiding from France. In Seattle, Blake … more
Bill Kaiser is a man motivated by social justice. He also has a unique set of skills, from computer knowledge, to chemistry and explosives. He also could be crazy. He has a particular … more