I felt like I was ready a bad version of Ian Fleming's James Bond. There was definately some dialogue, but reasearch into the spy world seems to come...moreI felt like I was ready a bad version of Ian Fleming's James Bond. There was definately some dialogue, but reasearch into the spy world seems to come across as a mixed bag. I finished reading Stephen King "On Writing" yesterday and one word of great advice was to put your manuscript in the bottom drawer for six weeks after you have completed it. Its a long enough time for you not to be afraid to kill your darlings (pet descriptions, phrases etc.-).
Keep writing I think you are not there but getting close.(less)
Bond is asked, as a personal favor to M, to expose a member of the exclusive gentlemen's club Blades who is suspected of cheating at cards. The man is...moreBond is asked, as a personal favor to M, to expose a member of the exclusive gentlemen's club Blades who is suspected of cheating at cards. The man is Hugo Drax, head of Britain's Moonraker rocket program. The stakes are increased as a security officer looking into Drax's work is murdered, and Bond takes his place in an effort to discover the truth behind Drax's motives and his past.(less)
The second book in this series grew on me. The first was clumsy in parts and verse spouting did not always seem appropriate.
This time all the elements...moreThe second book in this series grew on me. The first was clumsy in parts and verse spouting did not always seem appropriate.
This time all the elements flow together nicely. The science is not too bad in dealing with light the villains are truly nasty, the reluctant hero gains insight to life as it meant to be lived. There are surprises galore, which really makes the series come alive for young people. Two thumbs up. (less)
Wow another dazzling tale from John Forrester. Talis has the daunting task of finding the Temple of the Sun goddess Nacrea. Together with his friends...moreWow another dazzling tale from John Forrester. Talis has the daunting task of finding the Temple of the Sun goddess Nacrea. Together with his friends he winds up as a slave sold into bondage by slave traders. After escaping unknowingly using Aurellia the Immortal Sorcerer the adventure turns more perilous with each step. A rousing page turner for MG and older. Must read if you read Fire Mage.(less)
This is a real lost in the pile book, I recieved a copy from the author Hank Quense through Net Galley in January. My bad. This turns out to be a retel...moreThis is a real lost in the pile book, I recieved a copy from the author Hank Quense through Net Galley in January. My bad. This turns out to be a retelling of the Rhinegold myth, along with a steep dose of Wagner's opera. Lots of spoofing of Gods and demi-gods and a wonderful mix of future with bad aliens, Brunhilde myth of Norse legend. A truly mad-cap adventure that was a lot of fun.(less)
Whew! This is a prequel to the popular Threshold Series by Christa Kinde, Angels All Around is an illustrated short story set in a small town where no...moreWhew! This is a prequel to the popular Threshold Series by Christa Kinde, Angels All Around is an illustrated short story set in a small town where not everyone is what they seem. The angels are invisible to normal humans as are the dark guys. The feeling of the book is one of being revved up, everything happens very quickly, don't and turn to the next page.(less)
Wow this was a really fun and fast read. Taking the tried and true fairy world of Ireland and Britian, J.L. Bryan has focused on the magic of music.
Wa...moreWow this was a really fun and fast read. Taking the tried and true fairy world of Ireland and Britian, J.L. Bryan has focused on the magic of music.
Watch the adventure of Jason as he discovers the land of Fae, steals four magic instruments. Becomes an overnight You Tube sensation and threatens to tear apart the boundary between that other world and our own.(less)
This was my first exposure to Tom Horn an American Folk Hero. As a steampunk story in the venue of 'Wild, Wild West' it is an excellent tale. The mech...moreThis was my first exposure to Tom Horn an American Folk Hero. As a steampunk story in the venue of 'Wild, Wild West' it is an excellent tale. The mechanics of the book were sadly lacking, typo errors galore, wrong tense and POV. I am sure the author will improve as he continues to write. I would recommend this tale to anyone wishing to read alternative history, steampunk or fiction.(less)
This is the first novel I have read by Frank Peretti and I am completely blown away. A large book to be sure, but action packed from cover to cover! T...moreThis is the first novel I have read by Frank Peretti and I am completely blown away. A large book to be sure, but action packed from cover to cover! The lives of Mandy and Dane are intricately woven together in a multi-layered plot that keeps you guessing until the last page.
A master story teller in his prime this should become a best seller and even a movie blockbuster. 5 Stars(less)
I really enjoyed this book. The story is written so that you want to read more... and more... and more. The characters are three-dimentional, the dial...moreI really enjoyed this book. The story is written so that you want to read more... and more... and more. The characters are three-dimentional, the dialogues are superb and considering Harlan Coben is a male writer, he did a fantastic job in describing his female characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good thriller. Excellent book!!!!!!(less)
A Tish, Of A Dish, For A Fish, is a colorful book of illustrations. It is based on an overall conceptual theme that includes rhyming modes on each pag...moreA Tish, Of A Dish, For A Fish, is a colorful book of illustrations. It is based on an overall conceptual theme that includes rhyming modes on each page. All of the illustrations are David's interpretation of types of fish that can be seen in the ocean on any given day. some of these typical ocean creatures include a shrimp, a puffer fish, and a pollywog.(less)
An absolute gem, a must for the frayed mother. A hint manual for Dad's, Grandparents, and interested on-lookers. You will not put it down until you ha...moreAn absolute gem, a must for the frayed mother. A hint manual for Dad's, Grandparents, and interested on-lookers. You will not put it down until you have read the whole thing! Have a Kindle? Do not use unless it is a Fire! Why? Because to totally appreciate the genius use at lease Kindle Cloud, Adobe Digital Reader, or Kindle Fire.
This treacherous exploit pits Bond against the archfiend of the Caribbean - the golden-pistoled Scaramanga. Aided by his sex-galore confederate Mary G...moreThis treacherous exploit pits Bond against the archfiend of the Caribbean - the golden-pistoled Scaramanga. Aided by his sex-galore confederate Mary Goodnight, 007 battles Scaramanga from a native bordello to a deluxe hotel to a cobra-infested swamp... in the most bloodcurdling death-duel in the great Bond saga. Candy, fine flavor.(less)
You swing a staff until you're ready to swing a sword. Then you go on all kinds of adventures -- fighting monsters, casting spells and saving damsels...moreYou swing a staff until you're ready to swing a sword. Then you go on all kinds of adventures -- fighting monsters, casting spells and saving damsels in distress. This is the sum of our hero's tude! Great read, page turner nails you to the floor and doesn't let up. The end comes up so quick you ask yourself did I just finish that?(less)
Another book based on a Mabinogion tale. Blodeuwedd made of flowers to be the wife of Lleu Llaw Gyffes has an affair with Gronw Pebry. All ends with G...moreAnother book based on a Mabinogion tale. Blodeuwedd made of flowers to be the wife of Lleu Llaw Gyffes has an affair with Gronw Pebry. All ends with Grown's death when Lleu casts a spear through a stone and kills him. The 'Grown Stone' with a round hole in the middle.
So what happens if the magic of creating a maid of flowers does not end at the death of Grown? This tale tells of the repeating tragic triangle and the Owls who (pun) haunt a Welsh valley.
Story won the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Awards, but needs patience if read by Yanks due to rustic language.(less)
Alex and Conner are twins, Alex gets honor roll grades. Conner can not be bothered, but a visit from grandma changes the world. A year ago dad died in...moreAlex and Conner are twins, Alex gets honor roll grades. Conner can not be bothered, but a visit from grandma changes the world. A year ago dad died in a tragic car wreck, he loved telling fairy tales to the twins. Now Grandma give them the 'Book' The Land of Stories, but the book has a secret"its a portal into a 'real story land'.(less)
What a trip, oh yea this is a short story but long enough to be a great ride. Ten-year old Andy Thompson disobeys his mother about going to see a haun...moreWhat a trip, oh yea this is a short story but long enough to be a great ride. Ten-year old Andy Thompson disobeys his mother about going to see a haunted house. The reslut? Accidently turning the new big bully into a toad! But that is just the beginning of this adventure, the trial of Devil's Mountain is one page turning blaze.(less)
Boy I sure remember getting my first pair of glasses. We lived in Topeka and I had to walk downtown to pick them up. The $40 was pinned to my shirt so...moreBoy I sure remember getting my first pair of glasses. We lived in Topeka and I had to walk downtown to pick them up. The $40 was pinned to my shirt so I wouldn't loose it. But guess what I lost it before I got there. So yes first things that happen to you with new glasses stick with you a lifetime. Great book does it just right.(less)
Half Chinese, half Australian magical world were vampires fight yellow cranes and giant panda bears. The action is fast and comes at you from the leas...moreHalf Chinese, half Australian magical world were vampires fight yellow cranes and giant panda bears. The action is fast and comes at you from the least expected places. Imagine Kung Fu Panda meets Buck Rogers and they have tea with Gandalf the Wizard while Aslan's army awaits their orders.
My oh, my this is quite a book about Little Owl and her birthday party. She has quite an adventure waiting for her party to begin. After waiting all d...moreMy oh, my this is quite a book about Little Owl and her birthday party. She has quite an adventure waiting for her party to begin. After waiting all day the party is a great success. But wait, that is not all. Even larger than the tale of Little Owl, Xist includes an extensive list of all its picture books for young children.(less)
A really great read, despite the foul language used by the lead character. Go ahead call me goody two shoes, that is just how I am. But this is a genu...moreA really great read, despite the foul language used by the lead character. Go ahead call me goody two shoes, that is just how I am. But this is a genuine page turner beginning to end. Seat of the pants kind of stuff. Its full of mystery, violence, love, and a kooky town on the Oregon coast that you will fall in love with.(less)
Finished Mirrored Image, great treatment of a highly complex plot an edge of the seat mystery with the killer still on the loose. Fast paced tale with...moreFinished Mirrored Image, great treatment of a highly complex plot an edge of the seat mystery with the killer still on the loose. Fast paced tale with lots of surprises, twists, secrets and a bit of romance which is well handled. Christian authors can grab ya and not let go till the final curtain comes down. A must read for the doubters.(less)
43 pages of thrills n chills. The is not a tale of a young man picking up a sword and going on a quest to slay a dragon. This is about three friends w...more43 pages of thrills n chills. The is not a tale of a young man picking up a sword and going on a quest to slay a dragon. This is about three friends who sign up for an outer space trip via portal to the planet Alcor. An adventure bigger than life that takes time to sink in. Read it and enjoy a different kind of adventure.(less)
Mr. Big is a Harlem gangster who controls his empire with superstitious fear. He has discovered a lost treasure beneath a Jamaican Island and is smugg...moreMr. Big is a Harlem gangster who controls his empire with superstitious fear. He has discovered a lost treasure beneath a Jamaican Island and is smuggling the gold into America. Bond's mission to stop him is made more urgent by the suspicion that he is also an agent of SMERSH. These were lay in bed read all nighters.(less)
The makings of a real good short story, however I do not care for the omniscience point of view. If only Mike could talk inside Albert's head in first...moreThe makings of a real good short story, however I do not care for the omniscience point of view. If only Mike could talk inside Albert's head in first person I could see four or even five stars. The material is great except for the two footnoted pages, which would be better if Albert explained Tramp signage himself.(less)
THE ORGANIZER. Period this is the best free organizer on the market, you can use it for so many things that it boggles my mind. The use of different n...moreTHE ORGANIZER. Period this is the best free organizer on the market, you can use it for so many things that it boggles my mind. The use of different notebooks, tags & on the go note taking leaves me breathless. I have started to use Evernote, but it will take months of use to gain control of it. This is one way to get onto the fast track. GET THIS BOOK!(less)
Gadzooks!!! Miralee has penned a fantastic tale about the trials, heartache, and tribulations of mother-daughter relationships. And yes there is an "A...moreGadzooks!!! Miralee has penned a fantastic tale about the trials, heartache, and tribulations of mother-daughter relationships. And yes there is an "Ah ha" moment near the end. I could not put this book down so I guess that counts as a page turner. I had an 'Advanced Reader Copy' known as ARC, but you have less than a month wait.(less)
Not truly a Christian fantasy more of an epic quest of spiritual discovery. The first chapter is rough sledding with a whole new world to grasp. After...moreNot truly a Christian fantasy more of an epic quest of spiritual discovery. The first chapter is rough sledding with a whole new world to grasp. After that the book maintains a rapid clip with adventure, danger, mystery as Bilgash the Highrider goes on his quest for the four cornerstones of the East. The kidnapping of Lady Namaaria the Grafina of Kaldunt & Thaedric the Hearld is a great subplot. Vyrlin and her father Glypiptiol the Geckelmancer save the day time and again. But the evil Oberraeker of the North is an ever present danger to one and all. (less)
This is a really hard review for me. The brilliant short story with humor and great lines was ruined for me. Overabundance of foul language, sexual in...moreThis is a really hard review for me. The brilliant short story with humor and great lines was ruined for me. Overabundance of foul language, sexual innuendos and street talk does not cut it with me.
I think T.W. Brown will develop a great following, the writing is crafty, witty and adventurous. But not for me.(less)
SMERSH is the Soviet organ of vengeance: of interrogation, torture and death. James Bond is dedicated to the destruction of its agents wherever he fin...moreSMERSH is the Soviet organ of vengeance: of interrogation, torture and death. James Bond is dedicated to the destruction of its agents wherever he finds them.
Then SMERSH focuses on Bond and, far away in Moscow, a trap is laid for him - a death trap with an enticing lure. It all seems so corny now.(less)
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