This story had a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. So much so that I did something that I have never done before, I reread the book almost immediately to see if I could see any clues. I couldn't, not really.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sense of Evil by Kay Hooper
Sense of Evil
- Special Agent Isabel Adams convinces Noah Bishop that she is the best person to investigate the serial deaths of women in the small town of Hastings. Police Chief Rafe Sullivan, is outraged when he first sees her because she appears to fit the victims' profile exactly. But there is more going on, Isabel has a connection to the murders, and now she has a connection to Rafe.
This story had a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. So much so that I did something that I have never done before, I reread the book almost immediately to see if I could see any clues. I couldn't, not really.
This story had a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. So much so that I did something that I have never done before, I reread the book almost immediately to see if I could see any clues. I couldn't, not really.
Sense of Evil by Kay Hooper
Sense of Evil
- Special Agent Isabel Adams convinces Noah Bishop that she is the best person to investigate the serial deaths of women in the small town of Hastings. Police Chief Rafe Sullivan, is outraged when he first sees her because she appears to fit the victims' profile exactly. But there is more going on, Isabel has a connection to the murders, and now she has a connection to Rafe.
This story had a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. So much so that I did something that I have never done before, I reread the book almost immediately to see if I could see any clues. I couldn't, not really.
This story had a surprise ending that I didn't see coming. So much so that I did something that I have never done before, I reread the book almost immediately to see if I could see any clues. I couldn't, not really.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Stranger in Paradise by Robert B. Parker
Stranger in Paradise (Jesse Stone Novels)
- Wilson “Crow” Cromartie walks into police chief Jesse Stone’s office ten years after holding several women hostage, blowing up the Stiles Island bridge, and making away with millions in cash. Jesse can’t arrest him because none of the women will testify against him because he “saved their life”. Crow is looking for Amber Francisco for her father Louis. However, when Crow finds out that Louis wants him to kill Amber’s mother, he teams together with Jesse to bring down Louis.
There is also an undercurrent theme of Latino gangs moving into Paradise. Amber’s boyfriend is a Latino from a neighboring town, and a school for preschool Latinos is being built and opposed.
There is also an undercurrent theme of Latino gangs moving into Paradise. Amber’s boyfriend is a Latino from a neighboring town, and a school for preschool Latinos is being built and opposed.
Stranger in Paradise by Robert B. Parker
Stranger in Paradise (Jesse Stone Novels)
- Wilson “Crow” Cromartie walks into police chief Jesse Stone’s office ten years after holding several women hostage, blowing up the Stiles Island bridge, and making away with millions in cash. Jesse can’t arrest him because none of the women will testify against him because he “saved their life”. Crow is looking for Amber Francisco for her father Louis. However, when Crow finds out that Louis wants him to kill Amber’s mother, he teams together with Jesse to bring down Louis.
There is also an undercurrent theme of Latino gangs moving into Paradise. Amber’s boyfriend is a Latino from a neighboring town, and a school for preschool Latinos is being built and opposed.
There is also an undercurrent theme of Latino gangs moving into Paradise. Amber’s boyfriend is a Latino from a neighboring town, and a school for preschool Latinos is being built and opposed.
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Biblical Mystery Stories edited by Anne Perry
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Biblical Mystery Stories
- Several murder themes from the bible are used in this collection of mystery stories. These 15 authors give us a modern look on each of the biblical murders, from when Cain killed his brother Abel, to the beheading of John the Baptist. We not only get how they apply today, but we also see there might have been a little more to the story if we read between the scriptures.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy to read and FUN!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy to read and FUN!
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Biblical Mystery Stories edited by Anne Perry
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Biblical Mystery Stories
- Several murder themes from the bible are used in this collection of mystery stories. These 15 authors give us a modern look on each of the biblical murders, from when Cain killed his brother Abel, to the beheading of John the Baptist. We not only get how they apply today, but we also see there might have been a little more to the story if we read between the scriptures.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy to read and FUN!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy to read and FUN!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper
Whisper of Evil (Evil Trilogy) (Hooper, Kay. Evil Trilogy.)
- Nell Gallagher has come back to her home town of Silence to settle her father’s estate. And then leave again. Years before she had left without a word to anyone, especially Max Tanner because of a vision. Nell suffers blackouts when she has a vision and she is blacking and more often and more suddenly. Now someone is killing prominent townsmen revealing their inmost secrets. The mayor has called in Bishop’s group clandestinely because the profile looks to be a cop.
Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper
Whisper of Evil (Evil Trilogy) (Hooper, Kay. Evil Trilogy.)
- Nell Gallagher has come back to her home town of Silence to settle her father’s estate. And then leave again. Years before she had left without a word to anyone, especially Max Tanner because of a vision. Nell suffers blackouts when she has a vision and she is blacking and more often and more suddenly. Now someone is killing prominent townsmen revealing their inmost secrets. The mayor has called in Bishop’s group clandestinely because the profile looks to be a cop.
Touching Evil by Kay Hooper
Touching Evil
- Maggie Barnes uses her special talents as a sketch artist for the Seattle police. Hollis Templeton is the latest victim of the Blindfold rapist. Hollis, with her eyes removed, naked, bruised, injured, and with only a voice in her head to encourage her; dragged herself out of the house where she was dumped to be found on the sidewalk by a passing man. As Hollis recovers, Maggie interviews her and other victims. She also visits the sites where the ladies were left. Meanwhile, John Garrett, a victim’s brother, calls in Quentin, who works for Bishop, to work unofficially on the case.
Besides being based on the psychic powers of the main characters, the theme of this book relies on reincarnation.
Besides being based on the psychic powers of the main characters, the theme of this book relies on reincarnation.
Touching Evil by Kay Hooper
Touching Evil
- Maggie Barnes uses her special talents as a sketch artist for the Seattle police. Hollis Templeton is the latest victim of the Blindfold rapist. Hollis, with her eyes removed, naked, bruised, injured, and with only a voice in her head to encourage her; dragged herself out of the house where she was dumped to be found on the sidewalk by a passing man. As Hollis recovers, Maggie interviews her and other victims. She also visits the sites where the ladies were left. Meanwhile, John Garrett, a victim’s brother, calls in Quentin, who works for Bishop, to work unofficially on the case.
Besides being based on the psychic powers of the main characters, the theme of this book relies on reincarnation.
Besides being based on the psychic powers of the main characters, the theme of this book relies on reincarnation.
Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper
Out of the Shadows (Shadows Trilogy)
- Sheriff Miranda Knight has been using her psychic powers to shield herself and her sister from the monster that killed her family 12 years ago. Today however, there is another monster killing the teenagers of her town and she is forced to ask Noah Bishop and his crew to help. Bishop comes running. Apparently Bishop and Miranda have a past that includes the murder of her family.
This is the first book where we really find out about Noah Bishop. We also learn a little about his team members who will pop up in future books.
This is the first book where we really find out about Noah Bishop. We also learn a little about his team members who will pop up in future books.
Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper
Out of the Shadows (Shadows Trilogy)
- Sheriff Miranda Knight has been using her psychic powers to shield herself and her sister from the monster that killed her family 12 years ago. Today however, there is another monster killing the teenagers of her town and she is forced to ask Noah Bishop and his crew to help. Bishop comes running. Apparently Bishop and Miranda have a past that includes the murder of her family.
This is the first book where we really find out about Noah Bishop. We also learn a little about his team members who will pop up in future books.
This is the first book where we really find out about Noah Bishop. We also learn a little about his team members who will pop up in future books.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Quicksand by Iris Johansen
Quicksand
- Joe Quinn believes he has found Eve Duncan’s daughter Bonnie’s killer. He has the local police stake out Henry Kistle. When Kistle disposes of the local sheriff he uses the redial on the sheriff’s phone to find out who set him up, and discovers it rings to Eve and Joe’s cottage. Kistle begins to harass Eve and prod her to join Joe in the search for himself. They are helped in the search by Montalvo who believes that Eve will go with the guy who gets Bonnie’s killer, much to Joe’s chagrin, and Megan Blair (Pandora's Daughter
), an unwilling psychic who hears the echoes those who have suffered traumatic events.
Quicksand by Iris Johansen
Quicksand
- Joe Quinn believes he has found Eve Duncan’s daughter Bonnie’s killer. He has the local police stake out Henry Kistle. When Kistle disposes of the local sheriff he uses the redial on the sheriff’s phone to find out who set him up, and discovers it rings to Eve and Joe’s cottage. Kistle begins to harass Eve and prod her to join Joe in the search for himself. They are helped in the search by Montalvo who believes that Eve will go with the guy who gets Bonnie’s killer, much to Joe’s chagrin, and Megan Blair (Pandora's Daughter
), an unwilling psychic who hears the echoes those who have suffered traumatic events.
Buckingham Palace Gardens by Anne Perry
Buckingham Palace Gardens: A Novel
- The Prince of Wales has invited four prominent businessmen and their wives to Buckingham palace while Queen Victoria was elsewhere. The intent was to discuss the plans African railway. The Prince also had a late night party for the guys after the women retired. Unfortunately, one of the prostitutes turned up dead in one of the palace’s linen closets. Thomas Pitt is brought in to discreetly discover who her killer is. Gracie is hired as servant as well.
Buckingham Palace Gardens by Anne Perry
Buckingham Palace Gardens: A Novel
- The Prince of Wales has invited four prominent businessmen and their wives to Buckingham palace while Queen Victoria was elsewhere. The intent was to discuss the plans African railway. The Prince also had a late night party for the guys after the women retired. Unfortunately, one of the prostitutes turned up dead in one of the palace’s linen closets. Thomas Pitt is brought in to discreetly discover who her killer is. Gracie is hired as servant as well.
A Cristmas Guest by Anne Perry
A Christmas Guest: A Novel
- Mariah Ellison, Charlotte Pitt’s Grandmama, must spend the Christmas holidays with her daughter-in-law, Caroline, and Caroline’s second husband, actor Joshua Fielding. Of course this is completely unacceptable! Well! Not only does Grandmama have to spend Christmas in the cold, wet Romney Marshes, along comes Joshua’s cousin Maude Barrington! Now she won’t even get all the attention. Not right at all! Then Maude dies.
Grandmama is the only one who suspects foul play and takes action. After all, how hard can detection be, if Thomas Pitt a man of no breeding could do it, so could she.
Grandmama is the only one who suspects foul play and takes action. After all, how hard can detection be, if Thomas Pitt a man of no breeding could do it, so could she.
A Cristmas Guest by Anne Perry
A Christmas Guest: A Novel
- Mariah Ellison, Charlotte Pitt’s Grandmama, must spend the Christmas holidays with her daughter-in-law, Caroline, and Caroline’s second husband, actor Joshua Fielding. Of course this is completely unacceptable! Well! Not only does Grandmama have to spend Christmas in the cold, wet Romney Marshes, along comes Joshua’s cousin Maude Barrington! Now she won’t even get all the attention. Not right at all! Then Maude dies.
Grandmama is the only one who suspects foul play and takes action. After all, how hard can detection be, if Thomas Pitt a man of no breeding could do it, so could she.
Grandmama is the only one who suspects foul play and takes action. After all, how hard can detection be, if Thomas Pitt a man of no breeding could do it, so could she.
Hiding in the Shadows
Hiding in the Shadows (Shadows Trilogy)
- Dinah Leighton has been pulling away from Kane MacGregor but she won’t discuss it with him. She has also been visiting Faith Parker twice a week since Faith’s accident, even though Faith has been in a coma. Shortly before Faith wakes, Dinah disappears. Faith has amnesia except for dreams and visions that seem to be Dinah’s. She doesn’t know how or why but she knows that she and Kane need to work together to find Dinah and maybe get her memory back.
Again FBI Agent Noah Bishop shows up to help Kane and Faith with the research end of things to which only a FBI agent could have access.
Again FBI Agent Noah Bishop shows up to help Kane and Faith with the research end of things to which only a FBI agent could have access.
Hiding in the Shadows
Hiding in the Shadows (Shadows Trilogy)
- Dinah Leighton has been pulling away from Kane MacGregor but she won’t discuss it with him. She has also been visiting Faith Parker twice a week since Faith’s accident, even though Faith has been in a coma. Shortly before Faith wakes, Dinah disappears. Faith has amnesia except for dreams and visions that seem to be Dinah’s. She doesn’t know how or why but she knows that she and Kane need to work together to find Dinah and maybe get her memory back.
Again FBI Agent Noah Bishop shows up to help Kane and Faith with the research end of things to which only a FBI agent could have access.
Again FBI Agent Noah Bishop shows up to help Kane and Faith with the research end of things to which only a FBI agent could have access.
Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper
Stealing Shadows (Shadows Trilogy)
- Cassie Neill can get into the mind of some people and know what they are thinking and doing. Sometimes this helps the police catch killers before they kill. Often however, all she obtains is useless information. Always she is drained afterwards from the effort. After one such failure where she led the cops down a wrong road, she moved from LA to a small NC town. Here she had inherited a home from an aunt she never knew. But running away did not help. She connects with a would be killer and feels honor bound to report what she “sees and hears” to the local sheriff and prosecutor.
FBI Agent Noah Bishop is a minor character but this is the 1st of the Bishop / Special Crimes Unit series: Shadows trilogy. And, I believe, the 1st of the Bishop series altogether. I’ll find out as I get into the other trilogies I am sure.
FBI Agent Noah Bishop is a minor character but this is the 1st of the Bishop / Special Crimes Unit series: Shadows trilogy. And, I believe, the 1st of the Bishop series altogether. I’ll find out as I get into the other trilogies I am sure.
Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper
Stealing Shadows (Shadows Trilogy)
- Cassie Neill can get into the mind of some people and know what they are thinking and doing. Sometimes this helps the police catch killers before they kill. Often however, all she obtains is useless information. Always she is drained afterwards from the effort. After one such failure where she led the cops down a wrong road, she moved from LA to a small NC town. Here she had inherited a home from an aunt she never knew. But running away did not help. She connects with a would be killer and feels honor bound to report what she “sees and hears” to the local sheriff and prosecutor.
FBI Agent Noah Bishop is a minor character but this is the 1st of the Bishop / Special Crimes Unit series: Shadows trilogy. And, I believe, the 1st of the Bishop series altogether. I’ll find out as I get into the other trilogies I am sure.
FBI Agent Noah Bishop is a minor character but this is the 1st of the Bishop / Special Crimes Unit series: Shadows trilogy. And, I believe, the 1st of the Bishop series altogether. I’ll find out as I get into the other trilogies I am sure.
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