Severe Clear by Stuart Woods

Severe Clear (Stone Barrington) - The Arrington, a posh hotel in Bel Air, opening ceremonies are planned.  However, the NSA has intercepted messages from known terrorists that indicate that something will happen. Stone, Holly Barker, and British intelligence are investigating.

Severe Clear by Stuart Woods

Severe Clear (Stone Barrington) - The Arrington, a posh hotel in Bel Air, opening ceremonies are planned.  However, the NSA has intercepted messages from known terrorists that indicate that something will happen. Stone, Holly Barker, and British intelligence are investigating.

The Witness by Dee Henderson

The Witness - Years ago, Amanda Griffin disappeared years ago when her boyfriend was murdered.  Recently, her two younger sisters have inherited a fortune from their biological father.  Now, the person who was after Amanda is going after the sisters.  Police Chief Luke Granger and his two detectives, Marsh and Connor, are doing whatever they can to keep the Griffin girls safe.

The Witness by Dee Henderson

The Witness - Years ago, Amanda Griffin disappeared years ago when her boyfriend was murdered.  Recently, her two younger sisters have inherited a fortune from their biological father.  Now, the person who was after Amanda is going after the sisters.  Police Chief Luke Granger and his two detectives, Marsh and Connor, are doing whatever they can to keep the Griffin girls safe.

Spencerville by Nelson DeMille

Spencerville - Keith Landry has been forced to retire from the Army at the end of the Cold War.  He returns to his home town, Spencerville.  His old girlfriend, Annie Prentis, is now married to the Chief of Police, Cliff Baxter.  Baxter has abused his power to get sexual favors from the women of the town, and political favors from the men.  Everyone knows that Baxter is corrupt as well as abusive to his wife.  Keith's return has raised Baxter's jealousy and Cliff now has put all his efforts into making Keith leave town.

Spencerville by Nelson DeMille

Spencerville - Keith Landry has been forced to retire from the Army at the end of the Cold War.  He returns to his home town, Spencerville.  His old girlfriend, Annie Prentis, is now married to the Chief of Police, Cliff Baxter.  Baxter has abused his power to get sexual favors from the women of the town, and political favors from the men.  Everyone knows that Baxter is corrupt as well as abusive to his wife.  Keith's return has raised Baxter's jealousy and Cliff now has put all his efforts into making Keith leave town.

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross - Christmas Eve: Henry Fowler, former attorney, now drug addict, takes his ex-wife hostage.  With his wife and their three children, Fowler also holds her new husband and their next door neighbor.  Alex Cross' is called to the scene.  After resolving this situation and believing he has Christmas with his family, Cross is called out again when a terrorist is spotted in Union Station.

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross - Christmas Eve: Henry Fowler, former attorney, now drug addict, takes his ex-wife hostage.  With his wife and their three children, Fowler also holds her new husband and their next door neighbor.  Alex Cross' is called to the scene.  After resolving this situation and believing he has Christmas with his family, Cross is called out again when a terrorist is spotted in Union Station.

The Forgotten by David Baldacci

The Forgotten - Army Special Agent John Puller, received a letter from his aunt.  His aunt writes about "weird happenings" at night and people "are not who they seem to be."  When Puller arrives in Florida, he finds his aunt is dead and begins investigating.  Meanwhile, a rather large man in captivity on a boat off the coast of Florida manages to escape and find his way to Paradise, Florida, where Puller's aunt had lived.  His mission is to find his sister and bring down the men who kidnapped her.

The Forgotten by David Baldacci

The Forgotten - Army Special Agent John Puller, received a letter from his aunt.  His aunt writes about "weird happenings" at night and people "are not who they seem to be."  When Puller arrives in Florida, he finds his aunt is dead and begins investigating.  Meanwhile, a rather large man in captivity on a boat off the coast of Florida manages to escape and find his way to Paradise, Florida, where Puller's aunt had lived.  His mission is to find his sister and bring down the men who kidnapped her.

The Racketeer by John Grisham

The Racketeer - Ex-lawyer Malcolm Bannister, convicted of money laundering, knows who  murdered Federal Judge Raymond Fawcett and his secretary, and why.  However, his demands for release include facial surgery and witness protection.

The Racketeer by John Grisham

The Racketeer - Ex-lawyer Malcolm Bannister, convicted of money laundering, knows who  murdered Federal Judge Raymond Fawcett and his secretary, and why.  However, his demands for release include facial surgery and witness protection.

The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell

The Bone Bed (A Scarpetta Novel) - Kay Scarpetta receives an emailed video clip the night before she is to testify in court about an email she sent to the prosecuting attorney.  The next morning she is called to a scene where a leatherback turtle is entwined with fishing line, and the body of a woman in the bay.  While she is retrieving the body from the water, she is filmed by a helicopter that belongs to the defendant.  Although the woman has nothing to do with the trial, the judge allows the clip to be shown, and it is supposed that the woman that the man on trial is accused of murdering.  Meanwhile, the FBI, is accusing Pete Marino because he had tweeted the woman months before she was discovered.

The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell

The Bone Bed (A Scarpetta Novel) - Kay Scarpetta receives an emailed video clip the night before she is to testify in court about an email she sent to the prosecuting attorney.  The next morning she is called to a scene where a leatherback turtle is entwined with fishing line, and the body of a woman in the bay.  While she is retrieving the body from the water, she is filmed by a helicopter that belongs to the defendant.  Although the woman has nothing to do with the trial, the judge allows the clip to be shown, and it is supposed that the woman that the man on trial is accused of murdering.  Meanwhile, the FBI, is accusing Pete Marino because he had tweeted the woman months before she was discovered.

The Panther by Nelson DeMille

The Panther (John Corey) - John Corey and his FBI wife, Kate Mayfield, are sent to Sana'a, Yemen to capture the Al Qaeda man responsible for the bombing of the USS Cole.  The operation is being run by the CIA and John and Kate are bait.  Most of the details of the operation depends on locals doing what the CIA expects them to do.  However, they didn't account for the human element.  Also, the CIA has other missions that they want to accomplish while trapping The Panther.

The Panther by Nelson DeMille

The Panther (John Corey) - John Corey and his FBI wife, Kate Mayfield, are sent to Sana'a, Yemen to capture the Al Qaeda man responsible for the bombing of the USS Cole.  The operation is being run by the CIA and John and Kate are bait.  Most of the details of the operation depends on locals doing what the CIA expects them to do.  However, they didn't account for the human element.  Also, the CIA has other missions that they want to accomplish while trapping The Panther.

Sleep No More by Iris Johansen

Sleep No More: An Eve Duncan Novel - Eve learns that she has a half-sister, Beth Avery, who has been inappropriately locked up in an insane asylum for years.  Beth has escaped and Eve's mother, Sandra, asks Quinn to find her.  Eve and Quinn ask Kendra Michaels to help.

Sleep No More by Iris Johansen

Sleep No More: An Eve Duncan Novel - Eve learns that she has a half-sister, Beth Avery, who has been inappropriately locked up in an insane asylum for years.  Beth has escaped and Eve's mother, Sandra, asks Quinn to find her.  Eve and Quinn ask Kendra Michaels to help.

A Christmas Garland by Anne Perry

A Christmas Garland: A Novel - India 1857: Lieutenant Victor Narraway has been ordered to defend John Tallis in the murder of a prison guard after the Siege Cawnpore. All evidence points to Tallis as the perpetrator, however, Tallis insists on his innocence and Narraway believes him.

A Christmas Garland by Anne Perry

A Christmas Garland: A Novel - India 1857: Lieutenant Victor Narraway has been ordered to defend John Tallis in the murder of a prison guard after the Siege Cawnpore. All evidence points to Tallis as the perpetrator, however, Tallis insists on his innocence and Narraway believes him.

The Protector by Dee Henderson

The Rescuer (The O'Malley Series #6) - Stephen O'Malley spent his life rescuing his sisters and then rescuing others as a paramedic.  Five years earlier, he missed his chance to have a deeper relationship with Meghan.  Then she was blinded in a car accident.  Now, suffering from dizziness at the sight of blood, he escapes by taking a leave of absence to travel the United States. After several months of roaming, he buys a farm from a jeweler in Meghan's home town.  Unbeknownst to the community the jeweler and two other residents have been stealing and selling jewelry.

The Protector by Dee Henderson

The Rescuer (The O'Malley Series #6) - Stephen O'Malley spent his life rescuing his sisters and then rescuing others as a paramedic.  Five years earlier, he missed his chance to have a deeper relationship with Meghan.  Then she was blinded in a car accident.  Now, suffering from dizziness at the sight of blood, he escapes by taking a leave of absence to travel the United States. After several months of roaming, he buys a farm from a jeweler in Meghan's home town.  Unbeknownst to the community the jeweler and two other residents have been stealing and selling jewelry.

The Healer by Dee Henderson

The Healer (The O'Malley Series #5) - Rachel O'Malley helps children who have suffered trauma.    A flood has surged through the community and Rachael and Cole Parker are spending time together working and personally.  They find a murdered woman in a home that is quickly being overrun by the water.  They suspect another victim.  Later, Rachel and her sister, Kate, are caught in the crossfire of a school shooting.

The Healer by Dee Henderson

The Healer (The O'Malley Series #5) - Rachel O'Malley helps children who have suffered trauma.    A flood has surged through the community and Rachael and Cole Parker are spending time together working and personally.  They find a murdered woman in a home that is quickly being overrun by the water.  They suspect another victim.  Later, Rachel and her sister, Kate, are caught in the crossfire of a school shooting.

NYPD Red by James Patterson & Marshall Karp

NYPD Red - Kylie MacDonald and Detective Zach Jordan's were an item when they were in the academy.  Today, Kylie is married to someone else and she is replacing Zach's partner on the NYPD Red team.  The special task force for the high profile citizens of New York.  This week, New York is hosting several Hollywood personalities. The Chameleon plans to kill several of these people, filming each murder in his head.

NYPD Red by James Patterson & Marshall Karp

NYPD Red - Kylie MacDonald and Detective Zach Jordan's were an item when they were in the academy.  Today, Kylie is married to someone else and she is replacing Zach's partner on the NYPD Red team.  The special task force for the high profile citizens of New York.  This week, New York is hosting several Hollywood personalities. The Chameleon plans to kill several of these people, filming each murder in his head.

The Truth Seeker by Dee Henderson

The Truth Seeker (The O'Malley Series #3) - Quinn Diamond's father was murdered 20 years ago.  On the same day Amy Ireland disappeared.  Quinn has been looking for Amy ever since.  In Chicago, Lisa O'Malley is looking into deaths that appear to be related.

The Truth Seeker by Dee Henderson

The Truth Seeker (The O'Malley Series #3) - Quinn Diamond's father was murdered 20 years ago.  On the same day Amy Ireland disappeared.  Quinn has been looking for Amy ever since.  In Chicago, Lisa O'Malley is looking into deaths that appear to be related.

The Protector by Dee Henderson

The Protector (The O'Malley Series #4) - Little boy never grown up Jack O'Malley, now firefighter, fights more than fires.  An arsonist, apparently angry about the reduction in the city's fire department, sets fires as far way from the Jack's department and still be in the district.  Arson inspector Cole Parker believes the attacks are against Jack personally.  Cassie Ellis' disabilities from the injuries prevent her from returning as a firefighter, but Cole requests that she join his team.

The Protector by Dee Henderson

The Protector (The O'Malley Series #4) - Little boy never grown up Jack O'Malley, now firefighter, fights more than fires.  An arsonist, apparently angry about the reduction in the city's fire department, sets fires as far way from the Jack's department and still be in the district.  Arson inspector Cole Parker believes the attacks are against Jack personally.  Cassie Ellis' disabilities from the injuries prevent her from returning as a firefighter, but Cole requests that she join his team.

The Letter by Richard Paul Evans

The Letter - This is the 3rd and final book of the Christmas Box collection.  MaryAnne Parkin found a letter and a rose on her daughter, Andrea's gravestone.  Because of Andrea's death, MaryAnne and David had grown apart; MaryAnne planned to leave David.  After MaryAnne left for her brother's wedding, David finds the letter MaryAnne left explaining that she was leaving him.  He also learns of the letter left on the grave supposedly from his mother.  He decides to find his mother who had left him 48 year ago when he was six.

The Letter by Richard Paul Evans

The Letter - This is the 3rd and final book of the Christmas Box collection.  MaryAnne Parkin found a letter and a rose on her daughter, Andrea's gravestone.  Because of Andrea's death, MaryAnne and David had grown apart; MaryAnne planned to leave David.  After MaryAnne left for her brother's wedding, David finds the letter MaryAnne left explaining that she was leaving him.  He also learns of the letter left on the grave supposedly from his mother.  He decides to find his mother who had left him 48 year ago when he was six.

The Guardian by Dee Anderson

The Guardian (O'Malley) - Shari Hanford witnesses the murder of Judge Carl Whitmore. The killer shot at her, but hit her brother and her father instead.  US Marshal Marcus O'Malley is assigned to protector her and her family while the killer is sought.

The Guardian by Dee Anderson

The Guardian (O'Malley) - Shari Hanford witnesses the murder of Judge Carl Whitmore. The killer shot at her, but hit her brother and her father instead.  US Marshal Marcus O'Malley is assigned to protector her and her family while the killer is sought.

Mad River by John Sanford

Mad River (A Virgil Flowers Novel) - Jimmy Sharp, Becky Welsh, and Tom McCall enter the O'Leary's home intending to steal diamonds that Marsha O'Leary wore to her 25th high school reunion.  They encounter two of the daughters and Jimmy kills Agatha, wife of Dick Murphy.  This begins a spree of killing and stealing.  Virgil Flowers, BCA agent in Minnesota, investigates.  Knowing that the county sheriff, Lewis Duke, and the local cops are willing to shoot on site, Flowers needs to walk a fine line between getting their help and bringing the fugitives in alive.

Mad River by John Sanford

Mad River (A Virgil Flowers Novel) - Jimmy Sharp, Becky Welsh, and Tom McCall enter the O'Leary's home intending to steal diamonds that Marsha O'Leary wore to her 25th high school reunion.  They encounter two of the daughters and Jimmy kills Agatha, wife of Dick Murphy.  This begins a spree of killing and stealing.  Virgil Flowers, BCA agent in Minnesota, investigates.  Knowing that the county sheriff, Lewis Duke, and the local cops are willing to shoot on site, Flowers needs to walk a fine line between getting their help and bringing the fugitives in alive.

The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

The Negotiator (The O'Malley Series #1) -  Henry Lott entered First Union bank surrounded with dynamite. Dave Richmond, FBI agent, hid behind a desk.  Kate O'Malley entered the bank as a negotiator for hostage situations in Chicago.  Neither Dave nor Kate trusted the other in the beginning, but Dave conversed with Kate via notes. In the end, Dave believes that Kate saved his life and wants to get to know her better.  Kate, hesitates because she doesn't date cops.  When Kate begins to receive overt threats, Dave protects her with her brother, Marcus', blessing.  Later, they are involved in the investigation of a plane bombing that implicates Kate.

The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

The Negotiator (The O'Malley Series #1) -  Henry Lott entered First Union bank surrounded with dynamite. Dave Richmond, FBI agent, hid behind a desk.  Kate O'Malley entered the bank as a negotiator for hostage situations in Chicago.  Neither Dave nor Kate trusted the other in the beginning, but Dave conversed with Kate via notes. In the end, Dave believes that Kate saved his life and wants to get to know her better.  Kate, hesitates because she doesn't date cops.  When Kate begins to receive overt threats, Dave protects her with her brother, Marcus', blessing.  Later, they are involved in the investigation of a plane bombing that implicates Kate.

Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb

Delusion in Death - During happy at On the Rocks bar, customers began attacking one another, within 20 minutes there were over 80 dead.  Eve Dallas is lead on the investigating team.  It is soon determined that a quick acting agent that includes LSD was released in the bar.  When Roarke and Eve arrive home, Summerset (Roarke's valet), informed them that there were two similar incidents during the Urban wars.

Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb

Delusion in Death - During happy at On the Rocks bar, customers began attacking one another, within 20 minutes there were over 80 dead.  Eve Dallas is lead on the investigating team.  It is soon determined that a quick acting agent that includes LSD was released in the bar.  When Roarke and Eve arrive home, Summerset (Roarke's valet), informed them that there were two similar incidents during the Urban wars.

Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson

Danger in the Shadows (Prequel to The O'Malley Series) - Kidnapped and held for nine days at the age of six, Sara Walsh still has nightmares of that time. Still free, the lead kidnapper continues to taunt her with gifts and messages. Her brother, FBI agent Dave Richmond, leads her current security team.  A chance meeting with Adam Black, retired football star, sends her life into confusion.  Adam and Sara fall in love despite Sara’s insistence that a relationship with a famous person puts everyone she loves in danger.

Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson

Danger in the Shadows (Prequel to The O'Malley Series) - Kidnapped and held for nine days at the age of six, Sara Walsh still has nightmares of that time. Still free, the lead kidnapper continues to taunt her with gifts and messages. Her brother, FBI agent Dave Richmond, leads her current security team.  A chance meeting with Adam Black, retired football star, sends her life into confusion.  Adam and Sara fall in love despite Sara’s insistence that a relationship with a famous person puts everyone she loves in danger.

Single & Single by John Le Carré

Single & Single - Oliver Hawthorne earns his living as a children’s magician.  Although divorced, he still cares for his wife and daughter.  A $5 million deposit appears in the daughter’s trust account. One Single & Single’s client in Turkey executes Alfred Winser, a lawyer for the firm.  Tiger Single believes everyone, even his son, is conspiring against him.

As a mystery, this story is very engaging.  However, I found the tone to be overly melancholic and I fell asleep several times while reading.

Single & Single by John Le Carré

Single & Single - Oliver Hawthorne earns his living as a children’s magician.  Although divorced, he still cares for his wife and daughter.  A $5 million deposit appears in the daughter’s trust account. One Single & Single’s client in Turkey executes Alfred Winser, a lawyer for the firm.  Tiger Single believes everyone, even his son, is conspiring against him.

As a mystery, this story is very engaging.  However, I found the tone to be overly melancholic and I fell asleep several times while reading.

True Courage by Dee Henderson

True Courage (Uncommon Heroes, Book 4) - Caroline Lane, 5th Grade teacher, and Luke Falcon, FBI agent, meet at Sharon and Mark’s wedding. Sharon is Caroline’s sister; Mark is Luke’s cousin.  Mark adopted Sharon's son, Benjamin.  After a year of dating, Mark encourages Caroline to date others because he believes Luke will not stop putting work before family.  Caroline begins to think Mark is right.  Everyone plans to meet in Atlanta for Labor Day.  Caroline arrives first.  When Sharon and Ben don't show hours after their expected time, Caroline contacts Luke.  No one can find Mark.

True Courage by Dee Henderson

True Courage (Uncommon Heroes, Book 4) - Caroline Lane, 5th Grade teacher, and Luke Falcon, FBI agent, meet at Sharon and Mark’s wedding. Sharon is Caroline’s sister; Mark is Luke’s cousin.  Mark adopted Sharon's son, Benjamin.  After a year of dating, Mark encourages Caroline to date others because he believes Luke will not stop putting work before family.  Caroline begins to think Mark is right.  Everyone plans to meet in Atlanta for Labor Day.  Caroline arrives first.  When Sharon and Ben don't show hours after their expected time, Caroline contacts Luke.  No one can find Mark.

True Honor by Dee Henderson

True Honor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 3) - Retired CIA agent Darcy St. James is called back to work because a Russian contact, Sergey, has requested a meet with her.  While she is waiting for contact Chief Petty Officer Sam "Cougar" Houston is taking a break from his partner, Tom's wedding.  They meet and talk until Darcy sees her contact.  Sam goes for a walk but runs to the pool when he hears a splash.  Darcy, who can't swim, is bleeding and struggling to get out of the pool.  Darcy was not the only agent targeted, others around the world have been killed.  Sam escorts her back to Langley.  Then September 11 happens.  While Darcy and her partner, Gabriel, work the intelligence, Sam and SEAL Team Nine travel the world taking out terrorists they uncover.

True Honor by Dee Henderson

True Honor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 3) - Retired CIA agent Darcy St. James is called back to work because a Russian contact, Sergey, has requested a meet with her.  While she is waiting for contact Chief Petty Officer Sam "Cougar" Houston is taking a break from his partner, Tom's wedding.  They meet and talk until Darcy sees her contact.  Sam goes for a walk but runs to the pool when he hears a splash.  Darcy, who can't swim, is bleeding and struggling to get out of the pool.  Darcy was not the only agent targeted, others around the world have been killed.  Sam escorts her back to Langley.  Then September 11 happens.  While Darcy and her partner, Gabriel, work the intelligence, Sam and SEAL Team Nine travel the world taking out terrorists they uncover.

True Valor by Dee Henderson

True Valor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 2) - Flying a naval Hornet is Lt. Grace "Gracie" Yates' dream job.  Major Bruce "Striker" Stanton is an Air Force Pararescue Jumper.  Getting pilots and Special Forces soldiers out of trouble is his job.  They met through Grace's cousin Tom "Wolf" who is dating Bruce's sister, Jill.  (Tom and his partner "Cougar," are on Joe "Bear" Baker's SEAL Team Nine.)  Grace is deployed to the USS George Washington in the Mediterranean Sea.  Their mission is to patrol the no fly zone of Syria and Iraq. Bruce is deployed to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.  Their only communication is letters; until Kelly is shot down over Iraq.

True Valor by Dee Henderson

True Valor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 2) - Flying a naval Hornet is Lt. Grace "Gracie" Yates' dream job.  Major Bruce "Striker" Stanton is an Air Force Pararescue Jumper.  Getting pilots and Special Forces soldiers out of trouble is his job.  They met through Grace's cousin Tom "Wolf" who is dating Bruce's sister, Jill.  (Tom and his partner "Cougar," are on Joe "Bear" Baker's SEAL Team Nine.)  Grace is deployed to the USS George Washington in the Mediterranean Sea.  Their mission is to patrol the no fly zone of Syria and Iraq. Bruce is deployed to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.  Their only communication is letters; until Kelly is shot down over Iraq.