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Far From True
Far From True: A Promise Falls Novel
by Linwood Barclay
Storytelling at its best (12/5/2015)
In the second part of a trilogy, Barclay masterfully juggles a multitude of diverse plots; and, even more amazingly, ties everything together. Along with a variety of creepy and frightening villains, Far From True is filled with an assortment of flawed, troubled, and very …more
Broken Promise
Broken Promise: A Thriller
by Linwood Barclay
Another Page-turner from Linwood Barclay (6/28/2015)
Broken Promise definitely delivers a full plate of mystery, action, and surprises. Although the recently widowed David Harwood provides a first-person account of a vicious crime, the tension rises dramatically as Barclay begins adding further clues and background …more
Enduring Courage
Enduring Courage: Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed
by John F. Ross
A 20th Century American Hero (4/8/2014)
In Enduring Courage, John F. Ross provides a vivid portrait of the utterly amazing Eddie Rickenbacker, who was forever at the center of action throughout his long life. Rickenbacker's resume included that of a successful racecar driver in the early 1900's, America's top …more
Once We Were Brothers
Once We Were Brothers
by Ronald H. Balson
A Powerful, Riveting Tale of Love and Betrayal (8/3/2013)
Despite being a voracious reader, this is truly one of the most fascinating and memorable books I have read in a long time. Set in both the Holocaust and modern day Chicago, the author masterfully intertwines suspense, romance, tragedy, and a 60-year old mystery that is not …more
The Daughters of Mars
The Daughters of Mars
by Thomas Keneally
Battlefield Nurses – Valor on the Front Lines (5/3/2013)
Through the eyes of two dedicated nurses, Keneally's Daughters of Mars provides a first-hand journey through the horrors of Word War I. Overall, the novel offers a riveting account of romance, heartbreak, friendship, devastation, hope and humanity near the frontlines of …more
The Hour of Peril
The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War
by Daniel Stashower
1861: Historical Fact Meets Mystery and Suspense (12/9/2012)
As a civil war buff, I truly enjoyed reading Stashower's "The Hour of Peril". Amidst an aura of mystery and suspense surrounding the early plot on Lincoln's life, it was fascinating to read the endless amount of detailed information concerning Allan Pinkerton. For that …more
Live by Night
Live by Night
by Dennis Lehane
The Rise of an American Gangster (8/10/2012)
For the most part, Lehane's Live by Night was an enjoyable novel filled with unexpected twists and turns. Although I felt tighter editing would have further enhanced the storyline, I appreciated the way Lehane combined danger, romance, betrayal, friendship, violence, and …more
The Face Thief
The Face Thief: A Novel
by Eli Gottlieb
Great premise…but the storyline never got momentum (12/7/2011)
The notion of Bernie Madoff as a femme fatale was interesting; however, the plot never moved much off the ground. The book focuses on Margot, a beautiful swindler who uses her sexual allure and ability to “read faces” as a way to cheat her male victims out of their …more
Agent X
Agent X: A Novel
by Noah Boyd
Fast paced entertainment (12/1/2010)
Boyd’s latest novel featuring the bricklayer, Steve Vail, is an action-filled page-turner with endless twists-and-turns. Overall, Vail fights Russian spies, battles corrupt FBI agents, and helps solve a mystery involving a missing woman. While there is no profound or deep …more
Await Your Reply
Await Your Reply
by Dan Chaon
Chaon is an excellent storyteller! (7/13/2009)
Anyone who enjoyed the film Memento will love Chaon’s latest novel. Essentially, it is a mystery made up of many layers, with each of the three main characters independently unveiling a piece of a fascinating puzzle. At the heart of it all is a mad genius, who could easily …more
The Quiet Girl
The Quiet Girl
by Peter Hoeg
Not Hoeg at his Best (10/3/2007)
It would be natural for anyone who read Smilla’s Sense of Snow to expect great things from Peter Hoeg. Although I looked forward to re-experiencing his writing magic, I found his latest book, The Quiet Girl, very disappointing. Despite the right ingredients of “ …more
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