Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Taking Eve by Iris Johansen

Taking Eve: An Eve Duncan Novel - Jim Doane believes his son Kevin was special and murdered.  Possessing only Kevin's skull, he has a plan to get back at his enemies,  which include CIA agent Venable. Doane's plan includes kidnapping Eve; this involves making sure that Quinn and Jane MacGuire are nowhere near Eve.

This is the first book of a trilogy.

Taking Eve by Iris Johansen

Taking Eve: An Eve Duncan Novel - Jim Doane believes his son Kevin was special and murdered.  Possessing only Kevin's skull, he has a plan to get back at his enemies,  which include CIA agent Venable. Doane's plan includes kidnapping Eve; this involves making sure that Quinn and Jane MacGuire are nowhere near Eve.

This is the first book of a trilogy.

The Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick

The Mystery Woman (Ladies of Lantern Street) - Beatrice Lockwood is being hunted by the Bone Man.  When she discovers her boss, Dr. Roland Fleming, dying from a stab wound in his office, he insists that she escape through his secret passage.  Months later, employed by the Flint and Marsh Agency, she meets Joshua Gage, Mr. Smith's Messenger.  Although he is obviously dangerous and also hunting her for his own reasons, Beatrice feels that she can trust him.  Together, they investigate who is wanting to kidnap her and why.

The Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick

The Mystery Woman (Ladies of Lantern Street) - Beatrice Lockwood is being hunted by the Bone Man.  When she discovers her boss, Dr. Roland Fleming, dying from a stab wound in his office, he insists that she escape through his secret passage.  Months later, employed by the Flint and Marsh Agency, she meets Joshua Gage, Mr. Smith's Messenger.  Although he is obviously dangerous and also hunting her for his own reasons, Beatrice feels that she can trust him.  Together, they investigate who is wanting to kidnap her and why.

A Delicate Truth by John Le Carre

A Delicate Truth: A Novel - Toby Bell has recently been promoted to the private secretary to Her Majesty's newly anointed Minister, Fergus Quinn, MP.  Shortly after taking office, Bell learns that Quinn is involved in a extremely secret mission that leaves Bell out of the loop.

The mission, Wildlife, is an anti-terrorist operation on Gibraltar conducted by Quinn, a private defense contractor, and an CIA agent.  Paul, is the eyes and ears of these men as the group of British soldiers play out their part of the mission.  Paul and the soldier in charge, Jeb, inform their superiors that there is not enough evidence to continue, however, they are ordered to continue.  The mission is a bust, but Paul and others are told that it was a success.

Three years later, Jeb meets Paul and accuses him of complying with a cover-up.  Paul, his daughter, Bell try to discover what actually happened and why.

A Delicate Truth by John Le Carre

A Delicate Truth: A Novel - Toby Bell has recently been promoted to the private secretary to Her Majesty's newly anointed Minister, Fergus Quinn, MP.  Shortly after taking office, Bell learns that Quinn is involved in a extremely secret mission that leaves Bell out of the loop.

The mission, Wildlife, is an anti-terrorist operation on Gibraltar conducted by Quinn, a private defense contractor, and an CIA agent.  Paul, is the eyes and ears of these men as the group of British soldiers play out their part of the mission.  Paul and the soldier in charge, Jeb, inform their superiors that there is not enough evidence to continue, however, they are ordered to continue.  The mission is a bust, but Paul and others are told that it was a success.

Three years later, Jeb meets Paul and accuses him of complying with a cover-up.  Paul, his daughter, Bell try to discover what actually happened and why.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark

Daddy's Gone A Hunting - Kate Connelly asks a past employee to meet her at her family's antique furniture store in the middle of the night.  The building exploded just as they entered, killing the employee and seriously injuring Kate.  As the police investigate, they find that an unused van had been used by a homeless person.  They also find the skeleton of a young woman.

Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark

Daddy's Gone A Hunting - Kate Connelly asks a past employee to meet her at her family's antique furniture store in the middle of the night.  The building exploded just as they entered, killing the employee and seriously injuring Kate.  As the police investigate, they find that an unused van had been used by a homeless person.  They also find the skeleton of a young woman.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Midnight at Marble Arch by Anne Perry

Midnight at Marble Arch: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel - Catherine Quixwood, the wife of a wealthy banker, is found brutally raped and murdered.  The young daughter of the Portuguese ambassador, believed to have been raped by the son of a prominent, falls through a window to her death while she tried to get away from her tormentor.  Victor Narraway is asked by Mr. Quixwood to investigate his wife's death.  Pitt is asked by the ambassador to investigate the girl's death.

Midnight at Marble Arch by Anne Perry

Midnight at Marble Arch: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel - Catherine Quixwood, the wife of a wealthy banker, is found brutally raped and murdered.  The young daughter of the Portuguese ambassador, believed to have been raped by the son of a prominent, falls through a window to her death while she tried to get away from her tormentor.  Victor Narraway is asked by Mr. Quixwood to investigate his wife's death.  Pitt is asked by the ambassador to investigate the girl's death.

The Hit by David Baldacci

The Hit - CIA assassin Jessica Reel kills her handler instead of the target.  The agency sends Will Robie  after her to bring her in "dead or alive."  As Robie investigates, her learns that there is more to Reel's betrayal than what he has been told.  Furthermore, there are others who are trying to kill Reel and possibly Robie as well.

The Hit by David Baldacci

The Hit - CIA assassin Jessica Reel kills her handler instead of the target.  The agency sends Will Robie  after her to bring her in "dead or alive."  As Robie investigates, her learns that there is more to Reel's betrayal than what he has been told.  Furthermore, there are others who are trying to kill Reel and possibly Robie as well.

Witch & Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

Witch & Wizard -  The One Who Is The One has taken over and banned everything that doesn't agree with the The New Order (N.O.).  All the children are being arrested and tortured.  Teenage brother and sister, Whit and Wisty Allgood, accused of being an wizard and a witch, are tortured more than others.  They escape through the Shadowlands with the help of other children who are living outside The New Order's realm and raging attacks to free other children in captivity.

Witch & Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

Witch & Wizard -  The One Who Is The One has taken over and banned everything that doesn't agree with the The New Order (N.O.).  All the children are being arrested and tortured.  Teenage brother and sister, Whit and Wisty Allgood, accused of being an wizard and a witch, are tortured more than others.  They escape through the Shadowlands with the help of other children who are living outside The New Order's realm and raging attacks to free other children in captivity.

Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson

Alex Cross, Run - Cross and Sampson bust Elijah Creem and Joshua Bergman at a party where they had drugs, prostitution, and under-aged girls. A couple of months later, a woman was found dead in the trunk of her car.  The same day, a young woman was found hanging from the window of her apartment.

Meanwhile, someone is stalking Cross and writes a blog claiming wrongdoings  by Cross.  Also, Creem and Bergman are engaging in more immoral and criminal actions.

Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson

Alex Cross, Run - Cross and Sampson bust Elijah Creem and Joshua Bergman at a party where they had drugs, prostitution, and under-aged girls. A couple of months later, a woman was found dead in the trunk of her car.  The same day, a young woman was found hanging from the window of her apartment.

Meanwhile, someone is stalking Cross and writes a blog claiming wrongdoings  by Cross.  Also, Creem and Bergman are engaging in more immoral and criminal actions.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb

Calculated in Death - An accountant, who is loved by her husband and children, and well liked by her colleagues is murdered in an apartment that is being renovated by financial consultant firm.  The principals of the three firms that are connected to the murder are all suspect.  As the investigate Eve and Peabody become targets themselves.  Meanwhile, everyone, except Eve of course, is excited about the pomp that is surrounding the premier showing of the movie based on the Icove book that is coming up.

Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb

Calculated in Death - An accountant, who is loved by her husband and children, and well liked by her colleagues is murdered in an apartment that is being renovated by financial consultant firm.  The principals of the three firms that are connected to the murder are all suspect.  As the investigate Eve and Peabody become targets themselves.  Meanwhile, everyone, except Eve of course, is excited about the pomp that is surrounding the premier showing of the movie based on the Icove book that is coming up.