Classmates coming home for a reunion realize that 5 of the 'lunch table' group have died over the last several years. They must figure out who it is bClassmates coming home for a reunion realize that 5 of the 'lunch table' group have died over the last several years. They must figure out who it is before another is killed. Still not as good as her earlier novels, this was still a good read. ...more
Continuing in the Alex Cross series. Cross has now joined the FBI and is in training also assigned to solve the Russian mafia kidnapping and selling oContinuing in the Alex Cross series. Cross has now joined the FBI and is in training also assigned to solve the Russian mafia kidnapping and selling of women to sexual predators. Meanwhile his ex girlfriend reclaims custody of his son. His books have really deteriorated in the last few years. Almost flippant writing without details and intensity. ...more
Jimmy Tock was predicted at birth by his dying grandfather to have 5 terrible days. On the first, he is taken hostage by the man who was born the sameJimmy Tock was predicted at birth by his dying grandfather to have 5 terrible days. On the first, he is taken hostage by the man who was born the same day and whose father ( a clown by profession) killed the doctor and a nurse. Another great Dean Koontz. ...more
Two Christmas stories by Nora Roberts. The 1st about a man who returns home after 10 years to find his high school sweetheart. Typical Nora Roberts stTwo Christmas stories by Nora Roberts. The 1st about a man who returns home after 10 years to find his high school sweetheart. Typical Nora Roberts stories. ...more
Aging photographer and movie maker gets in on the start of a new 'cell' phone technology that unwittingly taps into the world of the dead. InterestingAging photographer and movie maker gets in on the start of a new 'cell' phone technology that unwittingly taps into the world of the dead. Interesting concept. Good book for October. ...more
Another Eve Duncan novel this time featuring her adopted daughter Jane MacGuire who is being stalked by a madman who is trying to eliminate the world Another Eve Duncan novel this time featuring her adopted daughter Jane MacGuire who is being stalked by a madman who is trying to eliminate the world of the face of a 2000 year old actress who died at Vesuvius. ...more
Silly story about woman who goes home when her grandmother gets sick and read letters from her about her life. His books have really deteriorated in tSilly story about woman who goes home when her grandmother gets sick and read letters from her about her life. His books have really deteriorated in the last few years. Almost flippant writing without details and intensity. ...more
After the death of a petty thief, a member of the Cold case squad recognizes the thief as part of a case he couldn't solve 18 years ago. The victim isAfter the death of a petty thief, a member of the Cold case squad recognizes the thief as part of a case he couldn't solve 18 years ago. The victim is now an reclusive artist. Book in Britt Monterro series (haven't read) that introduces Buchanan's new series about the Cold case squad. Quick, fun read. Should read more by this author. ...more
"I see dead people, but I do something about it" Odd Thomas senses a disaster coming quickly to the small town he lives in and tries to prevent it. In"I see dead people, but I do something about it" Odd Thomas senses a disaster coming quickly to the small town he lives in and tries to prevent it. Interesting concept. Great characters. ...more
Young man who worked for and purchased a small town newspaper in the 60's and 70s in rural south, tells of several incidents surrounding a brutal murdYoung man who worked for and purchased a small town newspaper in the 60's and 70s in rural south, tells of several incidents surrounding a brutal murder. Also many stories involving the community. Good story. Little suspense. Kind of disjointed like a series of related short stories. ...more
Alex Cross, now with the FBI pursues to old adversaries, the wolf and the weasel who he has encounter in previous books. This time the wolf takes on tAlex Cross, now with the FBI pursues to old adversaries, the wolf and the weasel who he has encounter in previous books. This time the wolf takes on the world as he holds several cities hostage in return for money and power. Alex hunts down and kills the weasel and finally gets the wolf. As I have said before, his books have really deteriorated in the last few years. The Cross character is undeveloped and seems only to watch the action....more
Librarian from Australia researches his mothers early life in England, finds short ghost stories by grandmother, the existence of an aunt he didn't knLibrarian from Australia researches his mothers early life in England, finds short ghost stories by grandmother, the existence of an aunt he didn't know about and tries to find his childhood pen pal. Unique ghost story, rather choppy as all the short stories are intermingled with current story....more
ex-Baltimore homicide cop takes a job in Lunacy Alaska to recover from the death of his partner in a shooting. There he falls in love with the town, tex-Baltimore homicide cop takes a job in Lunacy Alaska to recover from the death of his partner in a shooting. There he falls in love with the town, the northern lights, and a bush pilot, Meg Galloway. Solves the 16 yr old murder of Meg's father, etc. Her best novel in a couple of years. All characters were likable and well developed. Great Fun!...more
Next Kay Scarpetta book. Someone is stalking Kay's niece, Lucy, and Scarpetta investigates a homicide in Richmond. Continuation of the story line, butNext Kay Scarpetta book. Someone is stalking Kay's niece, Lucy, and Scarpetta investigates a homicide in Richmond. Continuation of the story line, but not as good as earlier novels....more
Another Eve Dallas and Roarke mystery, this time featuring murders that are 'seen' by a psychicAnother Eve Dallas and Roarke mystery, this time featuring murders that are 'seen' by a psychic...more
Set in Berlin in 1936 on the eve of the Olympics about a hit man hired to kill one of Hitler's to generals.Set in Berlin in 1936 on the eve of the Olympics about a hit man hired to kill one of Hitler's to generals....more