"Going to the BAD" is a humorous mystery that is so visual that it's as if the action was taking place on a TV screen before us and someone like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, one of the stars of … more
Ray Kilbride is a man you might meet anyplace. In this novel, he comes home for his father's funeral. Then he must decide what to do with his brother, Tom, who is schizophrenic and spends most of … more
"Empire of the Sun," is a semi-autobiographical novel of when J. G. Ballard was at the Lunghua Interment Camp, as a boy, during WWII. The story opens when the protagonist, … more
In 1998 Carol Wentz attends a neighborhood party. Six-year-old Iris Neff sees her in the kitchen and asks for some juice. When Carol gives it to her, Iris complains that she doesn't like that flavor … more
Ever since a group of Navy SEALS killed Osama bin Laden, there has been keen interest in the activities of this elite group. The leader of the Navy SEAL group in this story, is … more
This is a story about justice and friendship. Sheriff Hackberry Holland's office received a call that there were shots fired behind an old church in this community by the … more
Afghanistan suffers an earthquake with a 7.2 measurement. U.S. Military are among the first responders. Among them is Lt. Col. Michael Parson who is an adviser to the Afghan Air Force. … more
Did you ever wish you had the power to change history? Stephen King's tour de force, "11/22/63," describes that happening and when history is changed it creates unforesee … more
The United States has many enemies who think they can plan and execute terrorist activities against our country and get away with it. Robbie is an American assassin who … more
P.I. Duke Rogers gets the address for what he's been told is a missing classmate. He gives the address to a new client and the next day learns that the missing classmate was a TV actress and the client, … more
Not an author to shy away from difficult subjects, Gregg Hurwitz's latest thriller has heroism and suicide colliding in a revenge filled novel centered on the love of two men, for their families. … more
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July 08, 2012
Since this story takes place in various locations in Minnesota, it would be helpful if the reader had a map of the state so they could visualize where the action is taking place. In addition it would … more
The mother-daughter team of P.J. Tracy brings us the latest installment of Grace MacBride and Monkeewrench Software. Grace accepts a friends offer to go sailing but wakes up to … more
I picked up this novel that had been on my book shelf for ages and found it to be entertaining. It's just the thing for a mystery fan to have for their summer vacation. It has good action and a believable … more
In reading this story about politics and power, it amazes me that it's in a novel and not on the front page of today's paper. A lovely young girl walks into the U.S. Capitol … more
Robie is an American assassin. Somehow his latest target doesn't seem to fit with his usual assigned kills. The woman lives near his office and when he enters the apartment, he finds her asleep with … more
Fr. John O'Malley, pastor at St. Francis Mission at the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming, is on the way to a meeting when his car breaks down in the snow. As he's walking for help, he … more
In a politically connected Los Angeles Police Department, when a former police officer is murdered, the assistant chief wants Lt. Frank Duffy to put his best detective on the case. … more
In a timely novel with a number of major corporations going public to create wealth, "Total Return" discusses the corporate world of mergers and espionage. Jeffrey Archer … more
Robert Dugoni deals with sensitive subjects of rebellious teenagers, parental relationships and the hold that drugs can have on a young person's life. After a succession … more
In Aberdeen, Scotland, Det. Sgt. Logan MacRae is assigned to the "Screw-up Squad" when one of the men under him is critically wounded during a botched raid on a factory that was supposed to … more
The story begins with a double cross. Two mobsters who work for Tony Calli, meet with four Cambodians. They plan to collect a two million dollar ransom from the Cambodians, in return for the Cambodian … more
This significant novel tells of a police investigation of a double homicide. Arvid Traneus is a ruthless, arrogant businessman who returns home to Sweden after an assignment in … more
I was approached by the author of this book to provide a review and it is one time that I am glad I accepted. The book is very appropos to today's events in Iran and what might happen as they seek … more
Jimmy Veeder is called by his father who tells him of his cancer and asks him to come home. Jimmy's home is in Holtville in southern California across from Mexicali. It's … more