A Needle in a Haystack

One of the best things in the world (next to my family, of course) is finding a good book to read. Such a book can do so many things. It can provide a moment of relaxation after a long day, it can take you to faraway places you've never been, it can be a conversation starter at a party, and it can take you into a world that simply feels good.

So when I find such a book, I'm thrilled. And when that book is part of a series (or one of several stand alones from a writer with a nice back list)...