This is two short novellas in one. The first story is about a monster of Aztec lore that is a little happy with his razor claws. It chronicles the stuThis is two short novellas in one. The first story is about a monster of Aztec lore that is a little happy with his razor claws. It chronicles the stupid kids that happen to release it.
The second story deals with dark magic relating to the occult. It is part of the "Harrow" series and is very heavily sexually laden. I guess I would have to put an age limit on it.
Both stories were very interesting and kept me turning pages....more
Fast paced thriller that moves a mile a minute. Hard to put down even thought the plot is somewhat convoluted. I would put this into the have to read Fast paced thriller that moves a mile a minute. Hard to put down even thought the plot is somewhat convoluted. I would put this into the have to read category for serial killer lovers....more
Another good offering in the Repairman Jack saga. This is a search for the Matsumune Gaijin. A legendary katana that was physically and spiritually chAnother good offering in the Repairman Jack saga. This is a search for the Matsumune Gaijin. A legendary katana that was physically and spiritually changed in the atomic fire of Hiroshima. The otherness wants this sword and Jack is caught up in the quest to prevent that from happening. The tale goes on....more
My appreciation of this book grew as the story went along. It did take it 80-100 pages to really get going. I have a little medical background so I enMy appreciation of this book grew as the story went along. It did take it 80-100 pages to really get going. I have a little medical background so I enjoyed reading about 1980's era medicine and I think Mr. Wilson handled the medical aspect of the story very well. I found the characters interesting and easy the get involved with. Interesting supernatural yarn! I think I will read a Repairman Jack book next....more
Patrick McManus has been one of my favorite humor authors for many years. I remember reading his stories in Field and Stream and then starting on his Patrick McManus has been one of my favorite humor authors for many years. I remember reading his stories in Field and Stream and then starting on his books. This is the first full length fiction I have read by him. While it didn't blow me out of the water, I did find it interesting, funny, and well worth the read. I am looking forward to the sequel....more
I realize Bradbury was a great writer and I tried to enjoy this novel. I didn't dislike it. I found it just...bleh. I made it through it but it just mI realize Bradbury was a great writer and I tried to enjoy this novel. I didn't dislike it. I found it just...bleh. I made it through it but it just moved very slowly with more metaphorical description of events than plot. I've seen it listed in the same sentence with "A Boy's Life". Not even close.
This novel is broken into sections dealing with events over a 12 year old's summer. Some of the events were written well such as the story around The Lonely man.
The plus side is that I experienced another author. It is always good to try new things....more
Not a bad take on alternative vampire mythos. I usually like straight up vampires. They wear dark clothes and capes, sleep in coffins, bite with fangsNot a bad take on alternative vampire mythos. I usually like straight up vampires. They wear dark clothes and capes, sleep in coffins, bite with fangs. Generally, they don't sparkle, walk in daylight, woo pre-teens and teenagers or shoot things out of their mouths. This book is about the "shoot stingers out of their mouth" variety. Yes, they use the stinger to suck blood. While it is a scary and exciting read, I just can't appreciate it like I could an old fashion vamp novel. ...more
I'm not going to write much on this one. Readable. Continuation of the series with another cliffhanger ending. Laura is falling down a dark path. I caI'm not going to write much on this one. Readable. Continuation of the series with another cliffhanger ending. Laura is falling down a dark path. I can't say I like her very much for several reasons. I'll finish the series but I am going to take a little break....more
While I found this book good in sections, it just didn't grab me. So far I find the series just average. The characters are not fluffed out impressiveWhile I found this book good in sections, it just didn't grab me. So far I find the series just average. The characters are not fluffed out impressively and just don't seem to come alive for me.
Another thing that irks me is that authors try to use popular or impressive sounding equipment. Take for instance weapons. A Glock is a well known semi-automatic pistol. That seems to be the limit of the authors knowledge and research. A Glock does not have a safety you can flip on and off. I know it is petty but this kind of flub is a turn off when I am reading.
I liked the plot and premise. A virus based designer drug with dangerous physical and mental side effects makes for a rollicking good adventure. I am just not sure why this story didn't really click with me. ...more
I think the best offering by Mayberry yet. Good premise. Middle eastern terrorists weaponize a plague of zombiizm. How could you go wrong with that? WI think the best offering by Mayberry yet. Good premise. Middle eastern terrorists weaponize a plague of zombiizm. How could you go wrong with that? Weapons, zombies, action, hot chicks...all the things to make a story great!...more
Lots of action, Lots of blood and guts. Missing was some explanation of what happened to unleash this hell. How did it start and if a terrorist attackLots of action, Lots of blood and guts. Missing was some explanation of what happened to unleash this hell. How did it start and if a terrorist attack then how did it seemingly happen in multiple places at once. Overall a good read though. ...more
This is an example of the offspring of fanaticism and government overreach gone wrong. The sad thing is that I can almost see us spiraling down into aThis is an example of the offspring of fanaticism and government overreach gone wrong. The sad thing is that I can almost see us spiraling down into a similar hole. I like to think that the world is more nuanced and intelligent than that but this kind of thing has happened before (think Germany, 1930's). Offred was an interesting character. In a lot of books like this, the main character would be shown as brave and stoic. They would not crack under pressure. Offred tells us right away that if push comes to shove, she will roll over like a ball going down hill. She is going to spill the beans on everyone she knows if it will save her some pain. I find this honesty and realism refreshing in a character in a novel. This book should frighten you and serve as a warning. It was written in 1985 but seems more relevant today. I am going to get the second novel so I can see where this story goes....more
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