Yet another excellent Mary Russell novel. The pace, tension and suspense of this installment in the series comes close to equaling the edge of your seYet another excellent Mary Russell novel. The pace, tension and suspense of this installment in the series comes close to equaling the edge of your seat reading contained in her stand alone novel "Folly". Some have complained about the post script, but if you follow the author, this is not a surprise and was planned for. ...more
This book set in a remarkably different future (on Earth)tells the story of a new type of community and its challenges, including surrounding (not alwThis book set in a remarkably different future (on Earth)tells the story of a new type of community and its challenges, including surrounding (not always compatible) communities. I loved this story and when I finished the book - I WANTED MORE!...more
This is a story primarily about one mans means of atonement and one boys struggle with abuse from a loved one. Allen Carmichael is not the same when hThis is a story primarily about one mans means of atonement and one boys struggle with abuse from a loved one. Allen Carmichael is not the same when he returns from Vietnam after serving under a particularly deviant Lieutenant. Jamie O’Connell is a boy whose father’s abuse is unnerving (to say the least). These two are brought together because Allen now works for an underground service rescuing the abused from their abusers. This authors powerful writing style and amazing storytelling abilities bring the emotionally charged circumstances of Allen and Jamie’s lives into full focus....more
Emotions run high in this Martinelli book where Kate is unwelcomingly given hard lessons in self realization by her life-partners behavior. In additioEmotions run high in this Martinelli book where Kate is unwelcomingly given hard lessons in self realization by her life-partners behavior. In addition her dogged detective skills have never been more important then when Kate is given the responsibility of child-sitting Al new teenage daughter, and she disappears....more
This is an story that covers a lot of ground, all within the realm of abuse. With the exception of one young girl who was married off into the wrong fThis is an story that covers a lot of ground, all within the realm of abuse. With the exception of one young girl who was married off into the wrong family, the world is a better place without the victims here. It had me wondering if I should join "The Ladies..."! I wouldn't recommend this novel for the faint of heart, but then they wouldn't make it past the introductory description of Kali. As with all of LRK's books I get more out of them each time I read them. This was our Feb 09 discussion book over on Laurie R. King's Virtual Book Club (VBC)....more
This is a spellbinding tale about a fascinating women and her unique way of putting back the broken pieces of herself. Two different mysteries are preThis is a spellbinding tale about a fascinating women and her unique way of putting back the broken pieces of herself. Two different mysteries are presented, intertwined and solved. I 'read' the audio book performed by Frank Muller. My sister thought the book should have been read by a woman, because it is mostly about a women, but I disagree in this case. Frank is excellent at telling a tale in a tense & suspenseful way and this is a tense and suspenseful story.
WARNING- One reader I know said once she got about midway through, she could not put the book down and go to sleep, so she stayed up all night reading it through to the end....more
This book, the 5th in the Kate Martinelli Series, has not one but two mysteries to be solved. It actually contains a unpublished Sherlock Holmes storyThis book, the 5th in the Kate Martinelli Series, has not one but two mysteries to be solved. It actually contains a unpublished Sherlock Holmes story within the story and I can't decide which I liked best. We get to spend a lot of time with Kate in this novel as her home life solidifies and she investigates a group who embrace the master detective....more
This book with a renouned artist at it core is written by an author that is herself a true artist who enjoys using well chosen words to 'paint' an intThis book with a renouned artist at it core is written by an author that is herself a true artist who enjoys using well chosen words to 'paint' an intricate and thoroughly enjoyable tale. ...more
One of my favorite novels, this book has it all! In this, the 6th in the Mary Russell Series, Russell and Holmes visit old friends in a famous EnglishOne of my favorite novels, this book has it all! In this, the 6th in the Mary Russell Series, Russell and Holmes visit old friends in a famous English country estate. Mary’s breath is taken away by it’s beauty and heritage and so was mine with the vivid account of it’s sights and sounds. The story is set in the turmoil following WWI and pulls at the heartstrings as we learn the details of one of the many lives altered by this tragic time in history. Ms. King ‘s writing is detailed, picturesque, emotional and sprinkled with humor. This is a multi-faceted mystery, ending with hope and JUSTICE for all! ...more
As is the case with all of the Mary Russell Series, I am got more out of this book the second time around. The characterizations are so vivid that I kAs is the case with all of the Mary Russell Series, I am got more out of this book the second time around. The characterizations are so vivid that I know these people as if I grew up with them and the SF Chinatown scene is just waiting for Spielberg to reproduce it in cinematic splendor. ...more
This story has some wonderfully interesting characters to decipher, two mysteries to ponder, one a murder, the other deeper and more thought provokingThis story has some wonderfully interesting characters to decipher, two mysteries to ponder, one a murder, the other deeper and more thought provoking. A thoroughly enjoyable read from beginning to end....more
In the middle of "The Beekeeper’s Apprentice" Russell and Holmes leave England for a bit to get a breather from the relentless pursuit of there cunninIn the middle of "The Beekeeper’s Apprentice" Russell and Holmes leave England for a bit to get a breather from the relentless pursuit of there cunning opponent and agree to do a favor for Mycroft during their travels. This launches them into the world of international intrigue and the hands of the Hazr ‘brothers�. Two hard edged, unaccommodating ‘allies�? Then there’s the walk with Russell and Holms on the path of the Good Samaritan, amazing! ...more
Like all of Laurie’s work it is finely weaved and very well told.
I was able to pick up most of the breadcrumb trail as to “who� and marvel at Laurie’sLike all of Laurie’s work it is finely weaved and very well told.
I was able to pick up most of the breadcrumb trail as to “who� and marvel at Laurie’s talent for sculpting that character so well that the “why� is not only believable but could even be considered admirable. ...more
The Moor is another outstanding addition to the Mary Russell series. This time we are given vivid views of part of England’s most infamous landscape. The Moor is another outstanding addition to the Mary Russell series. This time we are given vivid views of part of England’s most infamous landscape. Ms. King’s characters are so vivid and intriguing you're wishing you could invite them over for tea....more
The Mary Russell series continues to enlighten and entertain. There are murders to solve, mysteries to unravel, feminist activities to consider and reThe Mary Russell series continues to enlighten and entertain. There are murders to solve, mysteries to unravel, feminist activities to consider and religion to ponder. Who could ask for more?...more
Great book, and the beginning of the wonderful Mary Russell series. You might think the paring of the most famous detective the world has ever known wGreat book, and the beginning of the wonderful Mary Russell series. You might think the paring of the most famous detective the world has ever known with a teenage girl –preposterous. Yet, is there such a thing as age in the extraordinary mind?...more
Laurie R. King has a true talent for treating her audience to a detailed look into the minds and souls of some very unusual characters and for “To PlaLaurie R. King has a true talent for treating her audience to a detailed look into the minds and souls of some very unusual characters and for “To Play the Fool� she reached deep into her bag of tricks and brought out a real gem. In this, the 2nd Kate Martinelli mystery, Kate has to go beyond her routine investigative skills to understand her prime suspect, a “Fool� who only speaks quotations. For more information on Laurie R. King ...more
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