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Close My Eyes
by Sophie McKenzie

Close My Eyes (4/13/2013)

This is a psychological suspense novel which brings to mind "Before I Go to Sleep". It is an interesting and quick read which drew you quickly into the character's lives. There were many twists and turns and a shocker ending. I felt there were too many twists making the …more

The Jericho Deception
by Jeffrey Small

The Jericho Deception (3/15/2013)

This is a Dan-Brown-esque thriller so if you liked the Da Vinci Code you will like this too. The premise involves using a "God Helmet" to recreate communication with a higher power. It connects two faiths but with some harrowing intentions. It is hard to put down and there …more

Ghostman
by Roger Hobbs

Ghostman (1/9/2013)

Ghostman is an amazing book. It is unusual and highly compelling. The author writes with such intelligence and obviously has researched the grungy world of crime. It is a faced paced book which flips from a previous crime to the one central to the book. The author fills in …more

All You Could Ask For
by Mike Greenberg

All You Could Ask For (11/25/2012)

This is a very heart warming story of three women facing a mutual crisis. I felt an emotional bond to these women and admired each of their stories. I am astounded this book was written by a man as I was when reading any book by Wally Lamb. This would be an excellent book …more

Salvation of a Saint
by Keigo Higashino

Salvation of a Saint (9/15/2012)

This is a well plotted intricate mystery. The characters are well drawn. Although, we know whodunit from the start, the psychological nuances are what make this a interesting read. I rated it a good read because I felt it was a bit slow moving and I didn't feel emotionally …more

The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady

The Woman at the Light (6/22/2012)

Wonderful! It is easy to be carried away to antebellum Key West. The story is woven around a female lighthouse keeper in the 19th century and the issues of her time. Slavery, feminism, and a forbidden love. Very rewarding book

Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake: A Memoir
by Anna Quindlen

Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake (4/24/2012)

Beloved author Anna Quindlen has written another book reminding baby boomers what is truly important in life, i.e. people not things. It is written from a woman's point of view but certainly would appeal to both sexes over fifty years old. Each essay chronicles a passage of …more

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