Taking place during WW II when Hitler was taking over in his grand plan, but this story puts the reader in three different parts of the world. We follTaking place during WW II when Hitler was taking over in his grand plan, but this story puts the reader in three different parts of the world. We follow the actions of an American socialite doing the same charity work--uaware. We are take to Poland where the star troopers are busy occupying, and a 16 year old girl is arrested for suspicion of resistance. We go to Germany where we are introduced to the results of the Nazi infiltration into the thought processes of the people, in order to get the necessary support. The author was adept at character development so that, as a reader, you could step into those different shoes....more
Jeremy calls himself an Enigmalogist and is hired by a Think tank organization to find why one of their scientist had weird symptoms and committed suiJeremy calls himself an Enigmalogist and is hired by a Think tank organization to find why one of their scientist had weird symptoms and committed suicide. It is an ocean side mansion built by a man consumed with collecting statues and stones. One wing has not been used and is now being renovated and what hides in that wing is the mystery and some answers. It enraptured me since its strangeness didn't fit with the usual stories....more
Doig never disappoints. His use of the English language is delightful, using words that have more than one interpretation to keep the reader fascinateDoig never disappoints. His use of the English language is delightful, using words that have more than one interpretation to keep the reader fascinated. A Chicago gambler ends in copper mining area of Montana with his past exploits to hide. A wife to love following a world wide honeymoon on some of that questionable money. Now involved with a mining strike and as an editorialist in a newspaper war, which is where, in the book, word usage shines. A good yarn....more
Always enjoyable are the author's ability to describe the physical aspects of the territory. It is also nice on each episode that we get to see Joes fAlways enjoyable are the author's ability to describe the physical aspects of the territory. It is also nice on each episode that we get to see Joes family, wife and daughters, as the girls mature. Coming as no surprise was the emergence of Nate when Joe was in a real tough spot and needed rescuing....more
Eric, the Chief of the Philadelphia hospital psychiatric unit takes on Max, a 17 y.o. OCD who has violent thoughts and suicidal tendencies. When Max'sEric, the Chief of the Philadelphia hospital psychiatric unit takes on Max, a 17 y.o. OCD who has violent thoughts and suicidal tendencies. When Max's dearly loved grandmother dies and he disappears, Eric worries about the suicide and notifies the police. And so it begins--one complication after another affect the life of Eric so that l thought that Eric was not going to save his own hide. Edtge of the chair book....more
Taking place in 1893 in gold rush Colorado, a young southern girl answers an ad from a miner asking for a wife. The descriptions of her arduous journeTaking place in 1893 in gold rush Colorado, a young southern girl answers an ad from a miner asking for a wife. The descriptions of her arduous journey, her rude introductions to the rough, crude and dirty men force her to make some drastic changes in her dream of becoming a respected "lady". Well written with some surprising events make this a very enjoyable read....more
The Mystery book club chooses the first book of a series so this one introduces China Bayles. She was a lawyer in a big Texas city but burned out so rThe Mystery book club chooses the first book of a series so this one introduces China Bayles. She was a lawyer in a big Texas city but burned out so retired to running a spice and herb shop in mall town Texas. Her friend Jo is found dead and it looks like a suicide but China and she of Jo's friends don't believe it. I found myself skimming pages of details about spices, gardens, all the stores around the town square, the furniture in every house---ho hum. we do finally get to a solution. I don't need more of China's details....more
Reacher was led to believe that the school was a new training mission but he didn't buy into that idea at all. It was a new assignment with FBI and CIReacher was led to believe that the school was a new training mission but he didn't buy into that idea at all. It was a new assignment with FBI and CIA sending him to lHamburg Germany. A courier from the middle east was overheard saying that "the American wants a hundred million dollars". What follows is double crossing and mystery and false leads to try to find the source and what is worth that much money. Reacher's adventures are always absorbing....more
I am familiar with this law group and the family of Mary DiNunzio but the added complications for Mary and the way the author expands on the subject oI am familiar with this law group and the family of Mary DiNunzio but the added complications for Mary and the way the author expands on the subject of schooling for a dyslexic 10 year old boy and the bullying involved, makes this a story that wad hard to put down. A side skill of the writer is telling the legal process in the court system an understandable read....more
Virrgil is a great detective and has some very interesting friends and associates In addition to the search topical of this kine of story their is theVirrgil is a great detective and has some very interesting friends and associates In addition to the search topical of this kine of story their is the humor involve around the teasing from those associates regarding his ineptness with the use of his gun. Much of the time he has to be reminded to carry it but with the tease that he can never hit the target anyway. Taking place in Minneapolis/St. Paul the aura is that of small town/rural scenery and midwest attitudes so was quite a familiar feeling....more
The good cop, Adrian, wrongly sentenced, leaves prison after 13 years. We learn what those years in prison did to him. A young boy gets a gun with theThe good cop, Adrian, wrongly sentenced, leaves prison after 13 years. We learn what those years in prison did to him. A young boy gets a gun with the idea of killing this ex-con who killed his mother. The warden and the guards from the prison are also chasing Adrian because they believe he knows the location of money. The detective, Elizabeth, never believed in Adrians guilt but is now involved with a new murder, done in the same style that Adrian was sentenced for, and just days after his release. This story is so well done that I was captured by the people involved and who the real villain was....more
Some critics have said that this is her best book and I am inclined to agree. A really large amount of research went into this creation and according Some critics have said that this is her best book and I am inclined to agree. A really large amount of research went into this creation and according to the author's note, it has simmered for 20 years, wanting to be written. As a retired nurse, I had no trouble identifying with Ruth, the main character, a labor and delivery nurse. The only African/American on staff. When a white supreme patient demanded that she not touch his wife or newborn, she was reassigned by her supervisor. This after 20 years of working in this position. Later when an emergency with the infant arrises and Ruth is alone with the child she must make a decision. No spoilers from me. What ensues is a legal battle and the white public defender takes her case. Picoult neatly enters racial issues and new understanding between Ruth and her lawyer. And we also learn more deeply about how the Supremeists operate behind the scenes....more
Promise Falls in a small town but with a lot of strange things going on. I didn't realize this was #2 of a trilogy until I got to the end and discoverPromise Falls in a small town but with a lot of strange things going on. I didn't realize this was #2 of a trilogy until I got to the end and discovered it was not the end. I engaged my memory processes then and realized that I did know some of the characters. So now I have to wait for #3 which I eagerly will do. The reporter out of a job takes on representing an ex-mayor who wants to be elected. And the mayor is a creep. The seasoned detective and the new detective are both interesting characters. The central area of the crime is X rated. Cal, the PI, is around the edges, discovering clues ahead of the detectives. All add up to a good read....more
I have read other books with Doc Ford but never this first one and it really helped to flush out the characters in the stories. Doc escapes from CentrI have read other books with Doc Ford but never this first one and it really helped to flush out the characters in the stories. Doc escapes from Central America after doing one of his Special Agent assignments and has decided to retire and finds his spot on Sanibel Island including his house on stilts where he can indulge in his retirement job of supplying sea specimens for school science classes. Of course, he gets caught up in another wild adventure with plenty of sleuthing to do and more than one pretty lady attracted to him. We also meet Tomlinson and learn about his past and how the two interact....more
Story is about a boy growing up with an itinerate preacher--tent raising and all but with a musical background or better to say, theme. The boy has a Story is about a boy growing up with an itinerate preacher--tent raising and all but with a musical background or better to say, theme. The boy has a gift with the guitar and a voice but when he hits 18 he revolts and with anger leaves for Nashville to make his fortune. His struggles, the people he meets and the errors he makes lead into the basic religious (Christian or the basic Bible tones) of the story. Love, Forgiveness, creativity and tear jerking....more
It was nice to read once again about Father John and lawyer Vicky and the little mysteries they become involved with. But I'm afraid the series is worIt was nice to read once again about Father John and lawyer Vicky and the little mysteries they become involved with. But I'm afraid the series is worn out for those who have read most of them since now they seem repetitive....more
Guamache has to leave 3 Pines because he takes on the new job of Commander at the school for cadets. A job he takes because the school is turning our Guamache has to leave 3 Pines because he takes on the new job of Commander at the school for cadets. A job he takes because the school is turning our police officers that are cruel and "crooked" and his love for the system can't tolerate this happening. In her unfailing fashion, the author takes us through the trials and tribulation, a musrder and an unusual girl cadet that he associates with something in his past. And you have to read to the end to get that answer....more
This is book 2 of a new series about the Kopp sisters but Constance a 6+ foot 180 pound woman who is a misfit in the 1915 era New Jersey scene but sheThis is book 2 of a new series about the Kopp sisters but Constance a 6+ foot 180 pound woman who is a misfit in the 1915 era New Jersey scene but she finds herself intrigued with hunting down criminals and she is big and strong enough to do it and also smart enough. Used to living on the outside of society she also thinks outside the usual police systems. This gets information but also threatens her standing with the kind sheriff who is willing but not quite able to buck politics to make her a deputy The story dips into history of New Jersey and New York and the descriptions are great.
One critic called it the American Masie Hobbs....more
This was a Mystery Club choice, the first book in a series. it served well to get the reader acquainted with the main character, Detective William MurThis was a Mystery Club choice, the first book in a series. it served well to get the reader acquainted with the main character, Detective William Murdoch of the Toronto Policeo in 1895. It therefore, serves as a historical fiction as well--gas lighting on the streets and candles and fireplaces in the homes. The story covers the wealthy and the low life of the city but gives a thorough character development to even the minor characters.
So many times while reading of criminal investigations in days of "yore" I want to help with some modern fingerprints and DNA....more
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