First book in the series, about pre-teen genius con man, who cons pretty much everyone in town, but also does the occasional good deed...for a reward.First book in the series, about pre-teen genius con man, who cons pretty much everyone in town, but also does the occasional good deed...for a reward.
One of my favorite books series when I was that age....more
The Nazis need a part for their burgeoning V-2 rockets, and the businesses in charge of making them isn't having any luA cynical 70's espionage tale.
The Nazis need a part for their burgeoning V-2 rockets, and the businesses in charge of making them isn't having any luck. An American business has the part, but needs something to make their radar work. A simple matter of business, except for WWII.
A neophyte armored column against Rommel in the African desert. Not quite as cynical as some 70's war fiction, but still pretty cynical. A good read.A neophyte armored column against Rommel in the African desert. Not quite as cynical as some 70's war fiction, but still pretty cynical. A good read....more
A young bride has adventures with her new husband along the Silk Road.
Some of my older girl cousins used to read Romance comics from the late 60's, eaA young bride has adventures with her new husband along the Silk Road.
Some of my older girl cousins used to read Romance comics from the late 60's, early 70's. Among them was a series called Young Married, or some-such. Basically, a young married would have their first big fight, and eventually make up.
This is like that, except it goes on a hundred pages, instead of ten or twelve. ...more
A woman going through a nasty divorce during WWI, works her way up the decoding squad until she gets the opportI won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A woman going through a nasty divorce during WWI, works her way up the decoding squad until she gets the opportunity to go out in the field. Dressed as a man, and posing as a doctor, she infiltrates a countess's inner circle looking for a spy.
A nice change from WWII settings, but not really believable....more
A delegation from Japan come to visit Cyrus Barker's garden. They really enjoy it.
Very soon after, a member of the delegation is dead, and Barker is aA delegation from Japan come to visit Cyrus Barker's garden. They really enjoy it.
Very soon after, a member of the delegation is dead, and Barker is arrested for murder. Llewelyn is lucky not to be in the pen himself. Barker's ward is involved, and is having problems with her husband, the kingpin of the Chinese mob. And of course, the Foreign Service, with a grudge against Barker and Llewlyn also makes its presence known.
There's some good things, but you know how it will end as soon you know the focus is on the Japanese....more
A rendition of some of the myths included in the King Arthur mythos. It's written in that mid century fashion where for some reason, they try to make A rendition of some of the myths included in the King Arthur mythos. It's written in that mid century fashion where for some reason, they try to make the exciting parts less exciting.
A good translation from the Old English, but I think something is lost in the translation....more
Kydd passes his lieutenant's exam and is the junior most officer on the ship. Coming from humble stock, he deals with loneliness, and is surprised howKydd passes his lieutenant's exam and is the junior most officer on the ship. Coming from humble stock, he deals with loneliness, and is surprised how much it costs to be an officer.
There's sailing stuff, and battle, but then the whole ting becomes a slog as Kydd searches for his long lost uncle....more
A kid in The middle Ages is being groomed to be a knight, when The Plague hits. The kid becomes partially paralyzed. The monks help him see that he isA kid in The middle Ages is being groomed to be a knight, when The Plague hits. The kid becomes partially paralyzed. The monks help him see that he is still one of God's creations, and can still contribute, despite the obstacles.
The adventures of Pyrrhus, the son of Achilles, after his father is killed during the Trojan War. He is on a miI won this book in a goodreads drawing.
The adventures of Pyrrhus, the son of Achilles, after his father is killed during the Trojan War. He is on a mission of vengeance, and gets involved with The Amazons.
The author shoves in the concept of The Nephilim, which doesn't really add to anything. Where did this vogue about the Nephilim come from? Nobody talked about them even just a couple of years ago.
Oh well. Not bad, even if there is a lot of telling instead of showing....more
Maggie Hope is given the mission she's been asking for since she was recruited, but it's an assassination. She I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
Maggie Hope is given the mission she's been asking for since she was recruited, but it's an assassination. She is to kill a developer of what will be known as the atom bomb. She isn't sure such a bomb is even possible, and goes to Spain to investigate.
Overwrought like this sort of novel tends to be.
What I found interesting was the inclusion of Coco Chanel, the creator of the little black dress, and her well known Nazi ties. Somehow, she was never called to account. I'm not sure how accurate MacNeal's description of her character is, but Chanel's Nazi links are worth exploring at least as much as IBM's....more
Interesting book set in the days of justinian in the Eastern Roman Empire.
While today, we have football hooligaI won this book in a goodreads drawing.
Interesting book set in the days of justinian in the Eastern Roman Empire.
While today, we have football hooligans, in the days of Rome, they had Chariot hooligans, who would riot immediately after the chariot races.
A young man who made a fortune leading said riots is approached to lead some more, after he's found a more respectable life. This is an offer he can't refuse.
Trying to get to the bottom of things, and keep his new life, and maybe even get married, gets our protagonist in ever deeper problems.
The ending was a bit of letdown, but it certainly is Byzantine....more
The AA Detective Agency has a new client. At the behest of a cashew butter baron, they are to go to Wyoming, and guard a dig site for fossils. It needThe AA Detective Agency has a new client. At the behest of a cashew butter baron, they are to go to Wyoming, and guard a dig site for fossils. It needs guarding, as rival diggers have gunslingers on the payroll.
Of course, Old Red finds a body, and starts deducifying.
More gunwork than in most of these novels, but the mystery is still the best part....more
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