Rink Somerday
What a tremendous follow-up to A Game of Thrones!! There are some books you hate to put down but with Mr. Martin's books I feel like I am checking in with friends. He lets you care about the characters and keeps pace with them. There are no dry spots to this book!!!

Bill Hobbs
Venetia Aldridge, a brilliant, up-and-coming criminal lawyer is found murdered. And P.D. James' quintessential English policeman Superintendent Adam Dalgleish is in charge of this high-profile case. As Scotland Yard becomes more involved facts begin to emerge that picture a not-so-ordinary past. Venetia is no angel (not yet, anyway!)--there are suspects a-plenty and the motives run rampant: her cleaning lady, colleagues in and out of court, and even her own family members! Venetia is found stabbed to death at her desk, and a barrister’s wig placed, askew, on her head. Her body is soaked in blood. A convenient suspect is hurriedly identified (a sociopath whom she’d successfully defended in a murder trial a few years back!) but, alas, he comes up with an alibi and Dalgliesh must look to others. James’ plot is, indeed, convoluted and may be hard to follow. At the same time, James painstakingly develops her characters, who, simply, are more than one dimensional. James also shows us another side of justice-- running amok, of cruelty in the name of the law, and of fair play nonexistent. The book is not without its rewards, and by the chilling final-chapter climax, it is, once again, a jury victory for James, certainly well-deserving her title of "queen of mystery writers"!

Midian
I have read Greg Iles book "Mortal Fear" and loved it. Now I'm working on "24 Hours" and am gripped into this kidnap/ransom plot and I'm on the edge of my seat. Karen (the 5th mother) kicks butt and the strength of this family is astronomical. Excellent book!!

Samuel Marlow
Okay, I'm only seventeen. Just of late I've started reading like there's no tomorrow - it's a welcome break from A Level revision. I was, at first, attracted to the book by it's cover (I'm a photographer in my spare time) but I read the first page in the store and had to buy it right away. I read 'The Lost Boy' over a weekend but it took my a relatively long time to fully comprehend that this was NOT fiction! I could not believe that this sort of thing could happen to a person, let alone a child. I got very little sleep that weekend; partly because I would read it into the early hours of the morning, and partly because I could not sleep when I finally put it down. I'm about to start reading 'A Child Called "It"'. I've often thought of myself as a strong person, but that sort of life would probably break me in ten minutes flat. I have great respect for Dave and all those who have had similar experiences (if that's possible). Well done, Dave! You're an inspiration to us all, and I'm glad it worked out for you

Samantha
I have read "a child called it" and also "the lost boy" and I am not the last one "a man named Dave" I really enjoyed both books, but in the second book what made me so mad was that David would think that it was his felt to why he was being abused and neglected. And I hated that so much. I understand he had a difficult and severe life but to actually think that he was the cause for it was wrong. his mother was an alcoholic and she had problems. I mean I cried because he was so small and so weak and he didn't have the guts to talk back or fight back. but that's good that he didn't talk back because I think she would have really hurt him bad. other than that I loved both of the book and they really touched me. I would love to meet Dave and speak to him. not just about his childhood but now and how does he see life and how is his life now.

Sandra D. Peters
If you are not familiar with David Pelzer, you should begin with, "A Child Called It," which takes the reader through the real-life horror of child abuse.
In "The Lost Boy," you will once again be amazed at David's personal inner strength. David describes his experience in foster homes, his rebellion, his feelings and pain. We see a boy fighting to survive and grow in a world without love. The fact he tries so desperately hard to please others, even those who have been so cruel to him, is evidence of his need to be loved and accepted for the beautiful person he is.
David has the courage of a lion, a heart of gold, and the soul of an angel. Thanks to David Pelzer, his writings and work, and to all other victims who have the courage to speak out, a loud and clear message is being sent to every corner of the world. From the highest mountain, to the most lowest valleys of the Earth, the message rings clear, "There is zero tolerance in our society today for those who abuse children!"

Oliver
I'm not usually a big reader but when I had a look at A child call It in a library I went to the shop next door and bought it right away and I finished reading it the same day. That book is truly absorbing, I couldn't put it down and if I did I couldn't stop thinking of it. David Pelzer is a real hero and thank god is brave enough to tell his story because I'm sure is helping a lot of people dealing with their childhood, he definitely did with mine. How could a mother do such thing to a boy, it's so horrible you could think the book is fictional. That book really show that there is evil in the world and that all of us need to fight to save children's from it. I'm gonna show this book to everybody in my school, and I'm gonna start the lost boy right away and I'm already sure that I'll be starting a man call Dave tonight. A child call it is definitely my favourite book. God bless David Pelzer and his family.

Tory Collins
the lost boy is a really good book. I didn't want to put it down. It was really heart touching, it was an awsome book. It makes you want to cry. I loved the story every one should read it .A foster child searching for love

Shawn L.
Dave I just wanted to say that me reading these books helped me cope with my past, because I went through an abusive setting and I want to thank you for writing these books. Its tells me I'm not alone thank you.

CLW
I thought these books were the best I had ever read, I am so so sorry for what that man when through, my heart still aches for him today. I only wish I could see if to talk to him, what a special man he is, good on him for being so strong. I am so happy and proud for how he has coped in his life, and I hope he and his son Stephen and his wife, will life a happy life. If anyone deserves a happy one, it's that man indeed, great book, I still feel sad today though it.

Tammie
After reading "A Child Called It" I absolutely had to read it's sequel, "The Lost Boy." The journey that Dave Pelzer takes his readers through is incredibly vivid and, like the first book, brings his readers through every emotion possible. His book is an inspiration to all who read it.

Laura Strutt
I bought this book, started it and finished it all in the space of about 5 hours. Dave you are a truly inspirational human being, the torture you went through was unreal and left me bewildered, how any mother could do this to her own son (or anyone for that matter) is beyond me.

Heather
Although I can not relate to the book or author, it completely changed my life. At the age of 17, vie always known I wanted to work with children, but never really had the passion to work hard at it. AS I read the book, I wanted badly to be there for him. To hug him after a long day at school, to feed him every hour of the day. I enjoyed it so much, I bought The Lost Boy, which I am reading now. I wish I could met David and tell him that by being a survivor, he has inspired me to give my time to children and to make their lives s happy as mine. Heather

Unknown
I really enjoyed this book. It was hard to believe that someone what do such stuff to their son. It is also hard to believe that the ammonia and Clorox that Dave had to inhale did not cause brain damage or even death! A note for you Dave: You are a real fighter and I can tell that you won't let anyone or anything stop you from doing what you think is best for others and especially yourself. Your life story told made me think twice about how much kids that are being abused today need help as soon as possible! We all love you Dave and thanks for letting the world read about your life story. I hope today life is GREAT! My thoughts and prayers will be with you!

Unknown
This book caught my attention in which I finished it in 2 days. I was shocked and could not believe how Dave's mother treated him. It seems that things like this are hard to believe but in Dave's case it was too real not to be true.

Louise .v.
This book is a very emotional and influencing book. Had never heard of Dave's child abuse case before and was shocked to read about his life. The book has been written from a child's point of view, Dave's point of view. When reading the book I felt, almost, absorbed into the story. To me the story is a tale of not only sadness but also hope and the fact that life goes on. The book is expertly written and was an excellent read. out of ten I would give this book 11. It is a heart felt account of Dave's life that made me upset to read how nothing was done to stop his torment until he had already suffered so much.

Heidi Harris
I'm 16 years old and I just got done reading A Child Called "IT" and The Lost Boy. I hate to read and usually it will take me at least a good week to finish a book. When I got A Child Called "IT" I was finished by the next day, I couldn't put it down. Dave Pelzer is a very brave man. I told my family about the book and they all want to read it. My aunt wants to by the trilogy set and so do I, once I get the money to I definitely will. Some parts of A Child Called "IT" made me cringe to think that kids actually have to live like that. I didn't know how well I had it until I read these books, they really make you think. I would suggest these books of Dave Pelzer to anyone and everyone. Take the time to see what's really happening behind some of those closed doors of families that could be your neighbors. Everyone should read these books. I look forward to reading A Man Named Dave as it is checked out right now and will soon be rented out to my name. Soon I will have the trilogy set to call my own and will loan them to anyone I feel needs to see how good they have it in life. Thank you Dave Pelzer for making me realize how some people live and how good I have it to live with both my natural mother and father. Love always, Heidi Harris of Dayton, Ohio

Santiago
Absolutely heart-wrenching. I could not put this book down. I felt that David was writing this story just for me. I felt that he wanted me to think about my life and the horrible things that I also went through as a child. I cant fathom the things that David's "mother" did to him. How could ANYONE in their right minds let themselves become a monster like she did? While reading this book, I just wanted to hunt his mother down and give her a taste of her own medicine. Does she have a soul. What does she think about Dave now? I'm am glad he was able to move on and make a great life for himself.

Anna
First of all I would like to say that Dave Pelzer is the most inspirational man I have ever heard of. Under the worst circumstances he came out on top. He is an inspiration to all that have been abused that it is ok and that you will make it you just have to be strong, and don't feel ashamed to tell anyone. Any child that is getting abused deserves to get helped. I would do anything to meet Dave Pelzer and to tell him how much he has affected my life, and how he has helped me get out! This is the best book I have ever read in my entire life!

Elizabeth
When I was in reading I needed something to read so I went to my teacher and asked for a book and she gave me "A Child Called It." When I started reading it I could not read any more of it because I thought some one made this up and How could any body be so sick to make this up and think about doing that to a child? Until my teacher told me it was a true story so I started reading it again. It was hard not to cry over all the abuse David was getting because at that time he probably needed love and care but he parents were not there for him.