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.The Last Days (Political Thrillers Series #2)
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by: Joel C. Rosenberg

August 07, 2006
What can I say about this Joel Rosenberg's book that has not been said about any of his other books. But I must say that he has written may great books including this one. You must read the entire series from beginning to end. Do yourself a favor, read the books in order. I made the mistake of reading the last book first, it was a mistake but still, I am will read all of the books in order including the last book again.
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.The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective
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by: Kate Summerscale

April 15, 2008
This is a well written book. I was surprised to find myself propelled forward throughout as it is a combination of the details of an historical event and yet is a mystery. I thought that the writer captured the life of the people and the beliefs of the time very well.
This is a good read
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.Ms. Hempel Chronicles
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by: Sarah Shun-lien Bynum

September 08, 2008
This is Bynum's second book, following her much-acclaimed Madeleine Is Sleeping. It is presented as a shortish novel, but is essentially a collection of short stories published in various sources, including the New Yorker. Excellently written, witty and profound at the same time. Gives great insight into the seventh-grade mind and that of a teacher dedicated to her charges. Bynum plays with time, psychology and humor in a new and original way. The book is highly entertaining -- perfect for teenagers and parents alike.
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.The Lions of Lucerne
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by: Brad Thor

February 27, 2007
Do not pass this book up.

I do agree with another reviewer that the protagonist is somewhat too good to be true. It is easy to get past that. The plot is clever, and the villains were well developed. The action is great. I can't wait to read another Thor.
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.Empire Falls
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by: Richard Russo

April 12, 2002
Life in a derelict New England milltown. Readable? Yes, but not mesmerizing. Hard to argue with the Pulitzer Prize, but, frankly, the characters were weak-kneed and not particularly likeable; kept hoping someone would show a little spunk but it didn't happen.
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.Deja Dead
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from: Pocket Star

June 01, 1998
I've read several of Kathy Reichs'Temperance Brennan novels (out of order of course) and I wanted to go back and read the first in the series. Had this been the first of the Brennan novels I read, I probably would have been willing to give others a try. This book was okay, but Kathy Reichs does much better as the series progresses. I saw where another reviewer did not like the use of one word sentences. I honestly loved the technique. It was short and got the point across without going into boring statements. Which of these is better?: "Could be" Ryan or "Could be" Ryan said. That's just a matter of taste and I thought it gave the novel(s) kind of that Dragnet dimension. Anyway, this novel seemed kind of hard to follow for me as Tempe was (and she does in other novels) ... Read More:
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.The Gun Seller
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by: Hugh Laurie

October 01, 1998
As a huge fan of House (not to mention my fascination for stars that try to break into other creative mediums), it was only a matter of time before I picked this book up. I won't lie; my expectations were not high, partially because I'm not familiar with Hugh Laurie's body of work outside of House and mostly because I am prepared to be disappointed by crossover work by people I admire.

My fears were completely misplaced.

I can honestly say that this is my favorite book in a long time. The style of writing is humorous and interesting, the characters are likable in their own quirky ways, and the plot twists unpredictably. This is a book I'd put right next to Fight Club on the list of "Books That Revitalize My Desire To Read."

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.Watch Me (Last Stand, Book 3)
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by: Brenda Novak

August 01, 2008
My favorite of the series! Sheridan and Cain are wonderful together. Great suspense as well! I don't know if we will get to hear about these characters again, but I sure do hope so!
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.The Chocolate Snowman Murders (Chocoholic Mysteries, No. 8)
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by: JoAnna Carl

September 30, 2008
I have all the chocoholic books and I love them all. However, I think it is safe to declare this one the best in the series so far. The last book was a bit of a disappointment but this has renewed my faith in the author, so much so that it was even worth the hardcover price.

The story centers around the small town of Warner Pier, Michigan and its christmas festival, WinterFest, in hopes to attract tourism and drum up business in a wintery time when business would otherwise be slow. Lee Woodyard, the main character and series amateur sleuth, is the treasurer of the WinterFest committee and through a series of events winds up traveling to a town an hour away to pick up the judge of the Warner Pier art show, who is thoroughly sloshed and quite amorous. She successfully fights him off and dumps him ... Read More:
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.3rd Degree (The Women's Murder Club)
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by: James Patterson, Andrew Gross

January 01, 2005
This book follows the 4 girls in the Women's Murder Club Series. This particular book was up and down with twists and turns. Sadly the girls lost one of their own; although they suffered a loss, the book follows through with what would "she" do (I'm not giving away which character :0)). There will always be 4 Margarita glasses at their table. I wasn't enamored by the ending; it wasn't a typical Patterson ending. Nonetheless, this book follows perfectly. "I am off to the 4th of July..."
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