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The Fifth Petal
The Fifth Petal: A Novel
by Brunonia Barry
Salem Witches (2/22/2017)
Salem, Mass is the location of this story. In the beginning three women women are murdered that are suspected of being witches.The worse thing was the banshee cry. Rose was there and though a professional women she was suspected of the murders and went a little crazy.

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Whispering Shadows
Whispering Shadows
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
China Today (3/12/2015)
A wonderful story of a mystery set in China of today. I loved the characters and savored reading the book. Well written and flowed. Not for readers that want a one night read.
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
by William Klaber
Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell (12/4/2014)
What an interesting book. I am descended by grandparents of the Dakotas in the 1850s As a result I am interested in all the stories of these brave people. Although the book is fiction, it is based on a real women's life although she preferred to be not Lucy but Joseph.

As …more
The Murder Farm
The Murder Farm
by Andrea Maria Schenkel
Murder Farm (5/25/2014)
A translated German mystery novel that is a fast read but not boring at all. The narrator takes us with him to all the pertinent people connected to the gruesome murders; of the farmer and his wife, daughter and her 2 children, plus a maid, which had transpired in the home …more
Mimi Malloy, At Last!
Mimi Malloy, At Last!
by Julia MacDonnell
MiMi (2/9/2014)
We read the Coming of Age books but this is the opposite. This book is the Autumn of Age. It is a great story of a Mom with six daughters all different personalities of course. What has happened to make Mimi a little withdrawn and why do her girls think there is some secret …more
The Circle of Thirteen
The Circle of Thirteen
by William Petrocelli
The Circle of Thirteen (1/8/2014)
I found the book subject interesting but only finished half of it as it traveled between times and characters at a rapid rate. I just could not settle into the story.
The Jericho Deception
The Jericho Deception
by Jeffrey Small
Jericho Deception (3/27/2013)
I had to give it a four as it was way too wordy. Description is needed but it was overkill.

The story was really good and deserves a 5 as was in a small way like the TV show, Person of Interest. The timing was off , just when you got into the story it would shift you to …more
The Roots of the Olive Tree
The Roots of the Olive Tree: A Novel
by Courtney Miller Santo
Savory (7/30/2012)
This story has five generations of women all in the same home. The story catches you in the beginning and attaches you to one of the women. It progresses to the secrets and loves that women hide in their hearts.
Buy a jar of olives and let your tongue roll around it as your …more
Arcadia
Arcadia: A Novel
by Lauren Groff
Arcadia (1/6/2012)
I have been to Arcadia.
This is one of those rare books in which the writer hypnotizes you.
I had a hard time getting through this book as I could only read a few pages at a time. Not being a physiologist, I can only wonder why. I think it was too rich for my mind to handle …more
Original Sin
Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure
by Beth Mcmullen
Original Sin (3/7/2011)
Beth McMullen is a California resident and that is all I can tell you or….shoot you.
This is her debut novel about Lucy Hamilton; spy, stay-at-home Mom to Theo, and wife to Will a tree hugger.
We meet Lucy crawling around her backyard looking for something or someone her …more
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel
by Beth Hoffman
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt (11/19/2010)
People is wise ‘cause they get out in the world and live. Wisdom comes from experience—from knowin' each day is gift and accepting it with gladness. -----But ain’t no book in the world gonna make you wise.
Beth Hoffman has written a feel good story that has a delightful …more
Gone Tomorrow
Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel #13
by Lee Child
Gone Tomorrow (10/8/2010)
I had never read a Lee Child book before and did not know what I was missing. It is also a series that is written to start with an end book without loss of continuity.
Jack Reacher has a rugged Clint Eastwood aura but not a physical entity to this reader. He is an ex- …more
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake: A Novel
by Aimee Bender
The Real Foodie (7/19/2010)
I may have missed the author’s intent in this book. I never really connected to the characters but the energy of the TV show Pushing Daisies with splashes of Alice in Wonderland did keep me turning the pages looking for that elusive moment. At times I missed the quotation …more
The Lovers
The Lovers: A Novel
by Vendela Vida
A journey (7/17/2010)
This book will take you on a journey through the mist of truth, whole truth, and the half-truth of Yvonne’s life. After her husband’s sudden death she will travel to Turkey, recreating the memory of the joyous times of their honeymoon. It is there she will meet her landlord …more
The Doctor and the Diva
The Doctor and the Diva: A Novel
by Adrienne McDonnell
Romance (6/29/2010)
I gravitated to this book as the reviews stated the story was born of a real person but fictionalized.

It started out very strong and the characters were very much like the yuppy culture of today. As it went on I started to dislike Erika as a spoiled brat. She was gifted …more
Secret Daughter
Secret Daughter: A Novel
by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Secret Daughter (1/29/2010)
I enjoyed this story of India, adoption, culture differences, families and history.

The author takes you on a journey with Somer, a singular breadth of view, only child of well-to-do parents brought up in California and her meeting and marriage to Krishnan, a fellow intern …more
The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
by Kate Grenville
The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville (9/23/2009)
A quiet, thought provoking book that was so well written and interesting. A story based loosely on a William Dawes. The Lieutenant is the story of a young man that never quite belonged as he was a genius and maybe autistic. I found him shy, naive, and innocent even after …more
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel
by David Wroblewski
Best Book (3/6/2009)
This book was the best book I read this year, hands down. I was taken hostage in its pages and hated to be torn from them.
Palace Circle
Palace Circle
by Rebecca Dean
Palace Circle (2/3/2009)
When I cannot capture the imagination of a book, I tend to find the phrases that do not work with the time period. It was disconcerting to read a five person account. Not being a writer I do not know what could be done but it was a little daunting having to change thought …more
Murder in Mykonos
Murder in Mykonos
by Jeffrey Siger
Murder in Mykonos (11/15/2008)
Walk through the streets with descriptions of Mykonos, the interworking of the Political force and the ever present pagan gods alongside the Christian saints.
Meet Andreas the Chef of Police as he involves all the above in a mystery that has lots of suspects and bodies that …more
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