Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny

The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #8)The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was a truly lovely story. This writer really knows how to put her point across and in the most believable way. I was drawn in completely in the beginning chapter when how music was first written was described and it just kept me going straight on through.

I discovered that this is the eighth book with the same characters and I am very interested in reading others. Inspector Gamache is a real gem and now I want to know if or when his assistant tells him that he loves his daughter.

I will definitely be reading more of Louise Penny's books.

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker

The Little Giant of Aberdeen CountyThe Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Truly Plaice's mother dies in childbirth. Truly is a huge baby, but even so, her mother had a breast tumor and would have died quite soon regardless. Truly has a pituitary disorder causing her to be larger than average.

Truly's sister, Serena Jane, is a beauty and they are raised by their father until his death. Serena Jane is adopted by a couple who adore her and Truly is sent to live on a farm with a couple and their daughter.

A very good family saga.



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Monday, May 12, 2014

A Wrongful Death by Kate Wilhelm

A Wrongful Death (Barbara Holloway Series #10)A Wrongful Death by Kate Wilhelm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A good story, but, I would recommend reading all her other ten books first. There were basically hardly any clues, if any, to let you know who the characters were. Most books that are a series, can also be stand alone as the author will either give you the information you require, or, not refer to people that you don't know.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

The Rook by Steven James

The RookThe Rook by Steven James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

FBI agent Patrick Bowers is brought in to consult on a serial arsonist. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Since he thought it would be a quick trip, he decided to bring his step daughter along with him for the break.

They witness the suicide of a homeless man and this sets off a chain of events that keep you on the edge of your chair for the whole book.

A thoroughly satisfying read. I love that there is no profanity, sex, or extreme violence in Steven James books.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Just One Look by Harlan Coben

Just One LookJust One Look by Harlan Coben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A picture turned up in an envelope from the photo mat and Grace noticed it when she got home. When her husband saw the picture he acted a bit odd, made a phone call and went out of the house around 10pm. When he didn't return, Grace becomes worried and starts to try to discover where he went.

An excellent mystery.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Night Film by Marisha Pessl

Night FilmNight Film by Marisha Pessl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is so intricately woven that you are just completely drawn into it. The Cordova family has just suffered another loss, this time the daughter, Ashley.

Scott McGrath, an investigator, has a bit of history with the family and feels that this might be just one too many coincidences. With a pair of strangers, Nora and Hopper, he sets out to find the truth. Not an easy task because Stanislav Cordova is a reclusive, ex movie maker who is very hard to track down.

There were a few stretches that went on a bit too long, but all in all a very good read.

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Jubilee's Journey by Bette Lee Crosby

Jubilee's Journey (Wyattsville #2)Jubilee's Journey by Bette Lee Crosby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful story about children who need help and a childless woman who finds her calling in caring for them.

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Review: The Flight Girls

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