Sunday, March 25, 2012

Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz

Copper Beach (Dark Legacy Novel) - Abby Radwell is able to unlock books that have been locked by paranormal means.  When she uses that power to kill a thief trying to steal a book from one of her clients, she realizes that her life might be in danger.  She hires Sam Coppersmith as her body guard. Sam is an expert in paranormal crystals.  Together they investigate who wants to kidnapped Abby to use her to unlock a lab book that holds secrets to a crystal mine that has been closed for years.

Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz

Copper Beach (Dark Legacy Novel) - Abby Radwell is able to unlock books that have been locked by paranormal means.  When she uses that power to kill a thief trying to steal a book from one of her clients, she realizes that her life might be in danger.  She hires Sam Coppersmith as her body guard. Sam is an expert in paranormal crystals.  Together they investigate who wants to kidnapped Abby to use her to unlock a lab book that holds secrets to a crystal mine that has been closed for years.

A Devil is Waiting by Jack Higgins

A Devil Is Waiting - Sean Dillon and his team with their new member Sara Gideon, are on a mission to stop the current biggest terrorist threat, Ali Selim.  Selim's current targets are the US President, Dillon and his team, and control of oil in the Mid East.

A Devil is Waiting by Jack Higgins

A Devil Is Waiting - Sean Dillon and his team with their new member Sara Gideon, are on a mission to stop the current biggest terrorist threat, Ali Selim.  Selim's current targets are the US President, Dillon and his team, and control of oil in the Mid East.

Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

Death of Kings: A Novel (Saxon Tales) - The Danes are waiting for King Alfred to die because they believe the land held now by Alfred will be easily taken.  Uhtred still dreams of retaking his own inheritance, but although he has been instrumental in helping Alfred, he is still too poor to raise the men he needs.

Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

Death of Kings: A Novel (Saxon Tales) - The Danes are waiting for King Alfred to die because they believe the land held now by Alfred will be easily taken.  Uhtred still dreams of retaking his own inheritance, but although he has been instrumental in helping Alfred, he is still too poor to raise the men he needs.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George

Believing the Lie (Inspector Lynley) - Inspector Lynley is sent to Cumbria to investigate the drowning of Ian Cresswell at the request of his uncle Bernard Fairclough. He has brought with him, Simon and Deborah St. James. Ian's apparent concern is that his erstwhile errant son, Nicholas had been involved in his cousin's death.  Zed Benjamin, a reporter for The Source, had already been trying to get a story about the reformed son of the baron and was back in Cumbria looking for a way to sensationalize the story.  Nicholas' wife, beautiful Alatea, is hiding her past and is afraid that Deborah is there to expose her. Ian had been the treasurer for the family's money and had been paying his sister Mignon an unreasonable monthly stipend that he  wanted to stop.  Ian had left his wife, Niamh, for Kevah. Their children, Tim and Gracie were dumped on Ian and Kevah by Niamh.  Kevah and Ian had fought just before Ian's death.

Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George

Believing the Lie (Inspector Lynley) - Inspector Lynley is sent to Cumbria to investigate the drowning of Ian Cresswell at the request of his uncle Bernard Fairclough. He has brought with him, Simon and Deborah St. James. Ian's apparent concern is that his erstwhile errant son, Nicholas had been involved in his cousin's death.  Zed Benjamin, a reporter for The Source, had already been trying to get a story about the reformed son of the baron and was back in Cumbria looking for a way to sensationalize the story.  Nicholas' wife, beautiful Alatea, is hiding her past and is afraid that Deborah is there to expose her. Ian had been the treasurer for the family's money and had been paying his sister Mignon an unreasonable monthly stipend that he  wanted to stop.  Ian had left his wife, Niamh, for Kevah. Their children, Tim and Gracie were dumped on Ian and Kevah by Niamh.  Kevah and Ian had fought just before Ian's death.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Replay by Ken Grimwood

Replay - Jeff Winston dies at the age of 43 in 1988 and wakes up in his college dorm at the age of 18 in 1963.  Knowing what the future holds, Jeff sets out to make his life better.  25 years later he dies again, and again wakes up again 18 again.  After a few replays, Jeff meets Pamela, another replayer.  They pair up, fall in love and when 1988 nears, they plan to meet up again in the next replay.

Replay by Ken Grimwood

Replay - Jeff Winston dies at the age of 43 in 1988 and wakes up in his college dorm at the age of 18 in 1963.  Knowing what the future holds, Jeff sets out to make his life better.  25 years later he dies again, and again wakes up again 18 again.  After a few replays, Jeff meets Pamela, another replayer.  They pair up, fall in love and when 1988 nears, they plan to meet up again in the next replay.