The first book n this series The Blade Itself was an excellent and fun book to read. Book Two Before They Are Hanged was even better. What a great serThe first book n this series The Blade Itself was an excellent and fun book to read. Book Two Before They Are Hanged was even better. What a great series so far. I can't wait to read the third and final book. I think I shall start it tonight....more
Great Read! The Blade Itself is not a typical fantasy novel with dragons, trolls, goblins or elves, but it is a fantastic read. The characters are welGreat Read! The Blade Itself is not a typical fantasy novel with dragons, trolls, goblins or elves, but it is a fantastic read. The characters are well developed and the novel is well thought out. A twisted inventive novel that even people who are not fantasy enthusiasts must read. ...more
The story of Kvothe continues in this epic novel. The writing is superb, but I feel this book was in need of an editor. I really enjoyed this book, buThe story of Kvothe continues in this epic novel. The writing is superb, but I feel this book was in need of an editor. I really enjoyed this book, but there were parts that were entirely to long, uneccasary and long winded. I am looking forward to reading the next book....more
A very interesting read and topic that will surely leave many with an uncomfortable and uneasy feeling. A book about the insensible wrongs mankind canA very interesting read and topic that will surely leave many with an uncomfortable and uneasy feeling. A book about the insensible wrongs mankind can inflict on each other with little remorse....more
The story of Kvothe is an intricate woven tale that is both captivating and mysterious. I can't wait to read the next book because so far this is a grThe story of Kvothe is an intricate woven tale that is both captivating and mysterious. I can't wait to read the next book because so far this is a great read. ...more
A book based on changing your schools climate through leadership and by creating a culture of collaboration. A very good book for those in administratA book based on changing your schools climate through leadership and by creating a culture of collaboration. A very good book for those in administrative type positions....more
Mindset is based on the old adage "you get what you put into things". Mindset maybe simple in it's thoughts and there is nothing here groundbreaking, Mindset is based on the old adage "you get what you put into things". Mindset maybe simple in it's thoughts and there is nothing here groundbreaking, but it does contain good advice for life's ups and downs and how to deal with it in a positive way. I did find it interesting that the author uses Tiger Woods and Alex Rodriguez as positive examples of good mindsets. We all know how that has turned out in the last 8 years since this book was written. I guess it goes to show you even the "best" mindsets are human, have major character flaws, and fail at times. Inadvertently, this maybe the best lesson this book teaches all of us. ...more
I enjoyed this book because it answers some of the mystery behind Joe Pickett's best friend Nate Romanowski. C.J. Box could write novels based on NateI enjoyed this book because it answers some of the mystery behind Joe Pickett's best friend Nate Romanowski. C.J. Box could write novels based on Nate Romanowski's life. Force of Nature is so good because it steps away from Joe as the primary character and developes Nate's character....more
I was totally caught off guard by the subject matter in this book. Why do I say that? You'll just have to read it to understand what I am talking abo I was totally caught off guard by the subject matter in this book. Why do I say that? You'll just have to read it to understand what I am talking about. I didn't love this book, but it does take an unconventional approach to a thriller novel, therefore I liked it very much....more
An exceptional book by an exceptional author. If you haven't read a John Hart novel you are really missing something special.
Johnny is a 13 year old An exceptional book by an exceptional author. If you haven't read a John Hart novel you are really missing something special.
Johnny is a 13 year old boy, his sister has been abducted and his father has split, but Johnny refuses to stop looking for his missing sibling. The road Johnny travels leads down a dark and evil path with danger and unexpected twists at every turn. I could not put this novel down it was that good....more
A Who-Done-It of sorts. Back Of Beyond introduces the new character Cody Hoyt to the C.J. Box lineup of storytelling. A group of people set off on a gA Who-Done-It of sorts. Back Of Beyond introduces the new character Cody Hoyt to the C.J. Box lineup of storytelling. A group of people set off on a guided trip into the back country of Yellowstone Park, but things are not as they seem and someone is killing the members of the trip. Cody's son is on that trip and he must discover who the killer is before it's to late. A very good read especially if you like outdoor adventure and mystery....more
The worst book of 2013. Raw Head and Bloody Bones is thoroughly and desperately in need of an editor. If you enjoy whimsical uneccasary bantering fromThe worst book of 2013. Raw Head and Bloody Bones is thoroughly and desperately in need of an editor. If you enjoy whimsical uneccasary bantering from a lunatics point of view, this book is for you. If not, avoid reading at all cost. This book sucks............more
The premiss of this book is interesting, but I just never really got into this book. There was way to much time wasted on insignificant dialog to be rThe premiss of this book is interesting, but I just never really got into this book. There was way to much time wasted on insignificant dialog to be remotely interesting. The worst part is there will be a book two. ...more
I won this book on first reads. A very solid psychological thriller by John Burley. I foresee sequels in the future of this franchise, because the booI won this book on first reads. A very solid psychological thriller by John Burley. I foresee sequels in the future of this franchise, because the book doesn't finish with a definite ending. Hannibal Lecture comes to mind....more