Reviews

Hap and Leonard are not your everyday heroes and they have a somewhat loose opinion on what is justice. Joe R. Lansdale has once again written a masterpiece but I didn't expect anything less from this author. Sugar on the Bones is the 13th book in this series and I really had fun reading it. The story is as always well written and filled with witty dialogue and I was surprised that the duo left Texas to finish off the job. I will always recommend this series to people that wants a good book to read that is not like everything else.

Daniel Silva continues to bring favorite characters from past episodes in Gabriel Allon's life into this book in a way that makes me want to go back to see how they met in the first place. Now that Gabriel isn't having to face terrorists trying to destroy Israel, the story lines can flow along without the heart stopping worry as to whether or not Gabriel will survive. He still seems invincible, but the places, music, art, and action make Gabriel one of my favorite characters.

Erik Larson writes historical books, like some write fiction. Interesting, fast paced, and keeps the readers interested. If your interested in the Civil War and how a country can become very polarized this is an excellent source, and a good place to start. I've  never been to Sumter but after reading this book I would like to see it. I enjoyed the book but not as well as some of his other works.

Charlie Donlea never disappoints with his books. This mystery kept me guessing till the end. Well developed characters, plot, and editing. A baby and her parents are missing for 30 years. A doctor beginning a genealogy study discovers some discrepancies when she receives her DNA report. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

 I have read all of C.J. Box Joe Pickett novels. I really enjoyed them. But this one left me disappointed. There were two deaths that I don’t think were necessary. Actually, I think the two characters had potential for future interesting story lines. I won’t reveal which characters (no spoilers). I am so disappointed that I might take a break from reading the Joe Pickett series.

A fun, fast read, with punchy characters, terrific pacing, and tone-perfect humor. I loved the relationship between the ex-con dad and his seriously ill daughter and the essentially incompetent villain, but the heartfelt and utterly satisfying ending is what really made this book special. Great read.

This book as well as the first one," 6:20 Man " kept me reading and interested every chance I had down time. I looked forward to the next twist and turn to the mystery of the real time crimes. I blasted through these books in hours. I have been reading Baldacci books for a long time. A great story teller. Devine is up there with the characters from the Camel Club series. The facts in both books are well researched.

Miss Marple, Jessica Fletcher and now a grittier version in Maggie E, long retired from the CIA. An old case suddenly bursts into her Maine retirement life in a small Maine town.

Aided by 4 other CIA retirees, she is thrust back to Thailand, Italy and dangers galore. Calling themselves The Martini Club, the five neighbors thought they were settled into shared meals of dishes from their exotic former posts, good alcohol and fitting into small town life. When danger intrudes, their tradecraft and smarts kicks in.

This is not Tess Gerritsen’s first series. Her Rizzoli and Isles crime series entertained us on the page and on TV.

Can’t wait to see what Gerritsen will serve up in The Martini Club Book 2.

This is my first time reading a book by Lou Berney, and it definitely won't be my last.

The story centers around Hardy "Hardly" Reed, who is aimlessly going through life working at an amusement park. He lives in a garage. Hardy was placed in foster care after his mother passed away. Preston, his foster brother, is the closest thing to family he has. Preston is the one who dubbed him Hardly.

Hardly goes to delay payment on a ticket, and it is here that he notices two children sitting by themselves. Out of concern, Hardly wonders where their parents are and tries to engage them in a conversation. He notes what looks like injuries.

Hardly struggles to move on and thinks the kids rely on him as their only hope. He's always stayed in his comfort zone and is content with his current situation. Despite this, he thinks it's worth taking a risk, and along the way, he finds authentic friends who care about him.

I enjoyed Hardly's character development and having a purpose in his life. My favorite character is Eleanor, who acts unapproachable but strikes a deal with Hardly to exchange favors. Without them knowing, they become friends, and she gets him out of a tight jam. Eleanor's grandmother is a hoot too. If you're a fan of thrillers, don't miss out on this one!

I went into this expecting a mystery-thriller. My first thought on finishing was disappointment. Until I realized how much fun I had reading it.

This book, while different from Ware’s other writings, still proved to keep me engaged and entertained.

The story was a bit predictable and I figured pretty early on what the outcome would be…but the journey getting there didn’t leave me disappointed. It was a thriller, not much a mystery and when I look at it that way, I have more appreciation for this book.

Definitely worth the read if you’re a Ware fan.