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All righty, I've just finished Raven Black by Ann Cleeves and sorry to say, I just wasn't head over heels in love with it. I nearly died of boredom here.

The Dry by Jane Harper It was okay of a book from a new author for me. I hope to read more from her.
Different Seasons by Stephen King I really love his older short stories! Very good! My fav had to be "The Body" which turn into "Stand by Me" movie in the 80's
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon A Very good book my aunt bought it for me It was very good. She also bought me The Night Sister from her too i will read it one thes days
Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle It's 3rd in her Coffeehouse mystery. I really loved this one cozy mystery book i am hoping to read all in this series
Memory Man by David Baldacci Very Good book. I am hoping to read this whole series

Goodness Nancy, I haven't read Ann Cleeves yet and was about to give it a try, now I'm not so sure!
Mariah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "All righty, I've just finished Raven Black by Ann Cleeves and sorry to say, I just wasn't head over heels in love with it. I nearly died of boredom here."
Goodness Nanc..."
No no no! Just because I didn't care for it doesn't mean you won't like it. I just happen to like my crime a bit more on the edgy side.
Goodness Nanc..."
No no no! Just because I didn't care for it doesn't mean you won't like it. I just happen to like my crime a bit more on the edgy side.

Zoe,
Add to your list Hercule Poirot's Casebook

Laurence

Mariah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "All righty, I've just finished Raven Black by Ann Cleeves and sorry to say, I just wasn't head over heels in love with it. I nearly died of boredom here."
Goodness Nanc..."
Fair enough. I guess we all have a different gauge of "dull-o-meter"!
Mariah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Mariah wrote: "Nancy wrote: "All righty, I've just finished Raven Black by Ann Cleeves and sorry to say, I just wasn't head over heels in love with it. I nearly died of ..."
"Dull-o-meter" -- I'll have to remember that one. :) Love it. First laugh of the day, Mariah. Thanks!
"Dull-o-meter" -- I'll have to remember that one. :) Love it. First laugh of the day, Mariah. Thanks!

Lol ...! The gauntlet's down now, I just ordered a copy from the library ...



This 8th book in the series is a play that takes place 19 years after the last book. Harry and Ginny's son 'Albus' buddies up with Draco's son 'Scorpius' to go back in time and try to save Cedric Diggory's life. Of course, diddling with the past has unforeseen consequences. Pretty good play but it lacks Rowling's touch. 3.5 stars
My complete review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...




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Faith wrote: "I finished The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story by Douglas Preston. My review:
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I'll be starting that book next week.
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I'll be starting that book next week.

I'd love to see it also Charlotte.... (but fat chance.... ha ha ha)


Agatha Raisin has an unfortunate hair incident and vacations in Wyckhadden while her hair grows back. A couple of local women ('witches') are murdered, and Agatha tries to solve the crimes. Fans of the series will probably enjoy the book. 3 stars
My complete review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

On a very different note, lol, The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women



And finished

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I enjoyed it and recommend it to historical fiction fans. My review, 4/5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Well firstly I have to get a few statements out !!
After one book Ben Coes has gone to my list of favourite authors...
This is the largest book I have ever read in number of pages at 640 pages...
This is one of the best books ever read, and an epic story...
This book is full of fantastic full detailed characters, good and bad...
The start of the Dewey Andreas books, but many more great personalities that deserve great credit in this book...
Introducing a major new thriller writer--in the vein of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Lee Childs, Tom Wood, Mark Dawson --and an electrifying character, Dewey Andreas...
Full of military antics, espionage, and a believable storyline that keeps the reader turning pages well into the night....
Power Down was one of the most amazing books I have read in a long time. I absolutely LOVE how Ben Coes tells a story, builds the characters, teases you with great chapters and sub plots.
This book is full of page turning action, suspense and gripping story.
A major North American hydroelectric dam is blown up and the largest off-shore oil field in this hemisphere is destroyed in a brutal, coordinated terrorist attack. But there was one factor that the terrorists didn't take into account when they struck the Capitana platform off the coast of Colombia--slaughtering much of the crew and blowing up the platform--and that was the Capitana crew chief Dewey Andreas. Dewey, former Army Ranger and Delta, survives the attack, rescuing as many of his men as possible. But the battle has just begun.
While the intelligence and law enforcement agencies scramble to untangle these events and find the people responsible, the mysterious figure of Alexander Fortuna--an agent embedded into the highest levels of American society and business--sets into play the second stage of these long-planned attacks. The only fly in the ointment is Dewey Andreas--who is using all his long-dormant skills to fight his way off the platform, then out of Colombia and back to the U.S., following the trail of terrorists and operatives sent to stop him.
Power Down is a gripping, compelling debut thriller from Ben Coes, a powerful new author, an amazing talent certain to join the ranks of the genre's finest writers!!
Loved this book, five stars, now waiting on my kindle, book number two in the series..











Agatha Raisin has an unfortunate hai..."
Ive read this, but to be honest, i dont think its one of the best in the series. The next few are better.



Now waiting for book#2! My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mariah wrote: "I read Crooked House over the weekend as part of a Readathon, and thoroughly enjoyed it (again!). My review is here ... https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Did you know there's going to be a movie based on that book?
http://variety.com/2016/film/global/a...
Did you know there's going to be a movie based on that book?
http://variety.com/2016/film/global/a...

I didn't know that Nancy, thanks for posting the link. Definitely one to watch out for!

So much great writing out there these days. I'm grateful anyone has the time to read my stuff! These books are in Dennis Lehane-quality territory, and that's high praise from me. Highly recommended.



My review, 4/5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


An unnamed narrator is separated from her husband but his parents don't know. Thus, when hubby goes 'missing' during a trip to Greece, his mom insists the narrator go look for him....and she goes. This is a literary novel, not a thriller (just so you know). Pretty good book. 3 stars.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



My Review
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Fasten your seatbelt, you are in for a glorious roller coaster of a thrill ride as you move through Dark Matter.





My Review
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I think Dark Matter is his best book yet. Really loved that one.


In this first book in the series Detective CI Harry Nelson asks archaeologist Ruth Galloway to help excavate the bones of a child. Turns out two little girls have gone missing from the area, and Ruth helps the cops investigate the cases. Good story with interesting archaeological tidbits. 3 stars.
My complete review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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