Another good and quick read though seems like the author's plot line is beginning to be predictable. Still, if you like Native American connected mystAnother good and quick read though seems like the author's plot line is beginning to be predictable. Still, if you like Native American connected mysteries, this one is worth reading....more
An interesting look at karate pre-WWII with a perspective that isn't often seen now. Some sections were a bit hard to figure out but overall worth reaAn interesting look at karate pre-WWII with a perspective that isn't often seen now. Some sections were a bit hard to figure out but overall worth reading if you are at all interested in the roots of karate.
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An interesting look at karate pre-WWII with a perspective that isn't often seen now. Some sections were a bit hard to figure out but overall worth reading if you are at all interested in the roots of karate....more
Another well written Cork mystery. I've enjoyed them all and look forward to each new one.Another well written Cork mystery. I've enjoyed them all and look forward to each new one....more
And the wheel continues to turn, gaining momentum and so do the books. Already started into number 12 based on how much 11 captured my imagination andAnd the wheel continues to turn, gaining momentum and so do the books. Already started into number 12 based on how much 11 captured my imagination and interest. Looking forward to finishing the series and see how it all comes out....more
A pretty good read though there were a few things that I didn't like. Still, Leaphorn and Chee hooked me when it was Tony writing them and that has stA pretty good read though there were a few things that I didn't like. Still, Leaphorn and Chee hooked me when it was Tony writing them and that has stuck....more
Another pretty good book though it seemed to me to move really slowly until the last 150 pages of so and then it took off roaring through to a cliff-hAnother pretty good book though it seemed to me to move really slowly until the last 150 pages of so and then it took off roaring through to a cliff-hanger ending. ...more
This book was recommended by trusted sources especially since I had recently been in Alaska. Sections of this book involve domestic violence and were This book was recommended by trusted sources especially since I had recently been in Alaska. Sections of this book involve domestic violence and were hard to read not only because the author portrayed it realistically but because I'm sure this happens way more often than we think. All in all, this book was wonderfully written and worth every minute....more
An enjoyable story about two athletes in different sports who become friends on their journey to making professional teams. A little bit of a let downAn enjoyable story about two athletes in different sports who become friends on their journey to making professional teams. A little bit of a let down at the end but still a worthwhile read....more
Another good read from Baldacci. Left one thread open which means I'll have to read the next book in the series. I have become a fan of this author anAnother good read from Baldacci. Left one thread open which means I'll have to read the next book in the series. I have become a fan of this author and will continue to look for his books....more
I really enjoyed this book because it reminded me about a lot of things from my earlier life in Lake County. And taught me things that I'd wondered abI really enjoyed this book because it reminded me about a lot of things from my earlier life in Lake County. And taught me things that I'd wondered about and did not know. Enjoyable for me....more
Lagrange Calling by Doug J. Cooper I received an ARC of this book. This is the second in the Marshall Cuss sci-fi mysteries, and was better in some wayLagrange Calling by Doug J. Cooper I received an ARC of this book. This is the second in the Marshall Cuss sci-fi mysteries, and was better in some ways than the first. I thought this book moved faster (except for the end - see below) and the criminals were more engaging. Well, some of them. The high-tech and creative crime that started the investigation caught my attention right away. From there things get worse, people die, and Cuss has to chase criminals all the way to Mars. Cuss’ new partner, how she comes to be that, and how she finally learns the truth about Ygo add fun elements to the reading. The only weak point in this action-packed book is that the ending seems to be a bit anticlimactic. Perhaps that’s on purpose because at least one element just might hint at another book coming. ...more
Another good read though it gets pretty complex. Often the author introduces new characters that appear once and never again and as they come on stageAnother good read though it gets pretty complex. Often the author introduces new characters that appear once and never again and as they come on stage, there's no way for the reader to know if you really have to remember them. Same for the various groups. Often I'm stopping to figure out who each one is. Nonetheless, it is the complexity that keeps many people reading. Onward to #9....more
If you like non-stop action, you might like this book better than I did. For me, the main character got out of too many impossible situations with IMHIf you like non-stop action, you might like this book better than I did. For me, the main character got out of too many impossible situations with IMHO was help from the author....more
While this book isn't a literary masterpiece to those of us who follow the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, it is full of historical tidbits that I did not knoWhile this book isn't a literary masterpiece to those of us who follow the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, it is full of historical tidbits that I did not know and really enjoyed learning more about that very first race. For any Iditarod fans who haven't read it, you really need to do so....more
For some reason I expected more and this was okay but fell short of Mr. Krueger's other not-Cork books.For some reason I expected more and this was okay but fell short of Mr. Krueger's other not-Cork books....more
I got my copy at a local bookstore. It is hard to put this one in a single genre. There are elements of mystery, suspense, fantasy and possibly even hI got my copy at a local bookstore. It is hard to put this one in a single genre. There are elements of mystery, suspense, fantasy and possibly even horror. While some of the syntax, word choices and sentence structure slowed me down, the story/plot line were so well done that mostly I ignored the areas that didn't read smoothly. I especially liked the ending. It's one of those books that the ending really takes it up a notch. Looking forward to book 2....more
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