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message 9201: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Ctgt wrote: "Just finished Gun Church which I really enjoyed and am starting Winter's Bone. I saw the movie and really thought they did a great job with the overall atmosphere, so I assume the book will be as b..."

loved winter's bone- hope you enjoy

glad to hear the movie is good- i really want to see it now that i've read the book


message 9202: by Rachel (new)

Rachel June wrote: "Reading One Breath Away and I can't put it down!"

i agree about one breath away-very fast paced read with interesting characters


message 9203: by Fred (new)

Fred Feldon | 1 comments Just finished The Panther (John Corey, #6) by Nelson DeMille Gripping! Fantastic! And so relevant to today's world and the fight against terrorists. After reading this book you will know exactly how Predators function. And a dynamic duo would be to read this book and see
Zero Dark Thirty."


message 9204: by Bill (new)

Bill I've just started Case Histories by Kate Atkinson and The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick .


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Ctgt | 130 comments Rachel wrote: "Ctgt wrote: "Just finished Gun Church which I really enjoyed and am starting Winter's Bone. I saw the movie and really thought they did a great job with the overall atmosphere, so I assume the book..."

I'm interested to see how the book compares.

I thought Jennifer Lawrence was fantastic.


message 9206: by Fiona (Titch) (new)

Fiona (Titch) Hunt (titch) Just finished Destined to Feel - Indigo Bloome. Now I am about to embark on Midnight Alley - Rachel Caine.


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Michael (fisher_of_men) | 132 comments Mike wrote: "I am a third of the way through Rain Fall by Barry Eisler. I'm enjoying it so far. I'm learning alot about a) Tokyo, Japan and b) the many methods of assassination."

Finished the book last night. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading some more in this series.


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Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1749 comments I'm reading Jack And Jill which I'll finish tonight or tomorrow morning, then I'm going to start Cutting for Stone.


message 9209: by Julie (new)

Julie  (gpangel) | 148 comments I am reading Well-Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley #3) by Elizabeth George


message 9210: by Bryan (new)

Bryan (bry422) | 29 comments Reading Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane. I really like it so far. Only 75 pages left. This is the second book in his private investigator series. The first was a solid three stars. This one is a solid four so far.


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T (twoo) Linda wrote: "I'm reading Jack And Jill which I'll finish tonight or tomorrow morning, then I'm going to start Cutting for Stone."

Hi Linda - I enjoyed Cutting for Stone, didn't want it to end!


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Kimberly (fallenmurphy) | 5 comments Just finished Insurgent


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 407 comments Made a start on The Death Collectors yesterday.


message 9214: by Linda (new)

Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1749 comments Just finished jack and jill. Started cutting for stone.


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Dorie (dorieann) | 464 comments Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Made a start on The Death Collectors yesterday."

I really liked that one, Charlotte. I was lucky enough to attend an author signing with Kerley at a local bookstore soon after the release of this book, and the topic of serial killer memorabilia dominated the discussion. Really fascinating. Hope you enjoy the book.


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Barbara (cinnabarb) | 9999 comments I finished Standing in Another Man's Grave by Ian Rankin, a John Rebus mystery. Rankin is one of the best current mystery writers in my opinion. Excellent story, well written.


message 9217: by Joe (new)

Joe | 1 comments James wrote: "I just finished re-reading "The Devil Knows Your dead," by Lawrence Block. In many ways, of course, Block's protagonist, Matthew Scudder, is a direct descendant of Philip Marlowe. For anyone who mi..."

James wrote: "I just finished re-reading "The Devil Knows Your dead," by Lawrence Block. In many ways, of course, Block's protagonist, Matthew Scudder, is a direct descendant of Philip Marlowe. For anyone who mi..."

Enjoyed reading your reviews & signed up to follow your blog.


message 9218: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) I just finished These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf. I got hooked from page 1 and gave it 5 stars.

I'm about 1/2 way through The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen

This is my 2nd time through this great series.


message 9219: by Theresa (new)

Theresa (tbearcookie) | 506 comments Just finished The Witness by Nora Roberts and am trying to finish up A Killing in Kensington by Mary Lydon Simonsen . Both are very good!


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Nadia (nadthepod) | 20 comments I think you'll like this book! Rose Madder http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10619. Great read.


message 9221: by Dorie (new)

Dorie (dorieann) | 464 comments I seem to be having trouble getting into any book other than contemporary crime fiction novels. Luckily I have quite a few good ones in my TBR pile. I'm starting with Into the Dark: A Novel of Suspense by Alison Gaylin, which is a follow up to last year's And She Was: A Novel of Suspense.


message 9222: by Laurie (new)

Laurie (tolepainter) | 52 comments Just finished Don't Blink by James Patterson> It was a exciting fun read. I'm now reading Whispers of the Deadby Simon Beckett. Went to my local library to find Defending Jacob( it was out) so instead I got
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Judge & Jury
Triptych and
A Great Deliverance so I have a lot of reading to do!!!


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Michele | 20 comments I read sweetness and it was great


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Michele | 20 comments I read sweetness and it was great


message 9225: by Jessica (last edited Feb 02, 2013 06:14PM) (new)

Jessica (harvey_jess) BoneMan's Daughters

Amazing book..I love a book that draws me in from page 1. I know that sounds hard because most causes you need to read into the chapter. This one got me right away and I could not put it down until I finished it 2 days later. I was on the edge of my seat literally waiting to see how it would end. Highly recommend a read!

They call him BoneMan, a serial killer who's abducted six young women. He's the perfect father looking for the perfect daughter, and when his victims fail to meet his lofty expectations, he kills them by breaking their bones and leaving them to die.

Intelligence officer Ryan Evans, on the other hand, has lost all hope of ever being the perfect father. His daughter and wife have written him out of their lives.

Everything changes when BoneMan takes Ryan's estranged daughter, Bethany, as his seventh victim. Ryan goes after BoneMan on his own.

But the FBI sees it differently. New evidence points to the suspicion that Ryan is BoneMan. Now the hunter is the hunted, and in the end, only one father will stand


message 9226: by Jeffrey (new)

Jeffrey | 14 comments Lmcmillan08 wrote: "That's not good. Rain Fall is at the top 5 of my TBR pile. I love Jack Reacher books so hope that's a better read for you. I just finished Persuader last weekend. Currently reading Carved in Bone..."

I read a couple of the Jonathan Quinn books. I liked them, but my library is not continuing to buy the series


message 9227: by Susan (new)

Susan | 69 comments I am reading The Spy by Clive Cussler. The Spy (Isaac Bell, #3) by Clive Cussler


message 9228: by Ethan (new)

Ethan I just finished Heat Lightning by John Sandford. I'm really enjoying this series and am looking forward to reading the others.

Now I'm reading The Blood Gospel by James Rollins. I've really enjoyed the Sigma series, but I'm also looking forward to something fresh from Rollins.


message 9229: by Derek (new)

Derek Lawrie just finished A Simple Act of Violence by R.J. Ellory.


message 9230: by Sandi (new)

Sandi | 451 comments I read Connelly's "The Black Box" not his best.


message 9231: by Tracy (new)

Tracy (notrace) Now reading Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King and Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.


message 9232: by Dieter (new)

Dieter Just started Misterioso by Arne Dahl.


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 407 comments Got completely sidetracked today by picking up the first Rebus novel 'Knots and Crosses'. Over halfway through and am really liking it.


message 9234: by Sandi (new)

Sandi | 451 comments Dieter wrote: "Just started Misterioso by Arne Dahl."

I just received the new Ian Rankin "Last Man Standing" -- the resurrection of Rebus, anxious to see how he comes back.


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Laurie (tolepainter) | 52 comments Jessica wrote: "BoneMan's Daughters

Amazing book..I love a book that draws me in from page 1. I know that sounds hard because most causes you need to read into the chapter. This one got me right away and I coul..."

I might try this book, it certainly sounds good. I've never read any of his books because I thought they were all supernatural and I don't really enjoy those stories. Thanks


message 9236: by Tad (new)

Tad (tottman) | 139 comments Just finished The Death Relic by Chris Kuzneski. Good, but a little simplistic and had a few flaws.

Now I'm on to The Night Ranger by Alex Berenson. Very good so far.


message 9237: by Michele (new)

Michele I just finished Birdman by Mo Hayder - excellent read - I love it when I find a new series


message 9238: by Tay (new)

Tay | 261 comments I finished Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn. Not his best. I'm currently reading One For The Money by Janet Evanovich. I saw the movie and it was really enjoyable so I decided to read the novel.


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Gatorman | 7679 comments Michele wrote: "I just finished Birdman by Mo Hayder - excellent read - I love it when I find a new series"

That is a great series. Her stand alones are terrific, too.


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Gatorman | 7679 comments Currently reading Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon


message 9241: by Ctgt (new)

Ctgt | 130 comments Gatorman wrote: "Currently reading Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon"

That's been on my pile for quite some time. I'll be interested to hear what you think


message 9242: by Susan (new)

Susan Oleksiw | 65 comments I just started China Trade by S. J. Rozan, the first in her Lydia Chin series. I've meant to get to this series for years and finally did. Lydia Chin is a PI in New York City, working mostly in Chinatown. The view of life in this world is superb.


message 9243: by Donna, Co-Moderator (new)

Donna | 2178 comments Mod
Susan wrote: "I just started China Trade by S. J. Rozan, the first in her Lydia Chin series. I've meant to get to this series for years and finally did. Lydia Chin is a PI in New York City, working mostly in Chi..."

I've read a few in this series and really enjoyed them. Interesting character mix and view of NYC.


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Stacy Green (stacygreen) | 30 comments I just started Shatter by Michael Robotham. I am only 20 pages in and absolutely enthralled, both as a writer and a reader. The story hooked me right away, and even though he sets the stage and builds to the first incident, the pace is wonderful. I'm very excited to read more!


message 9245: by Tad (new)

Tad (tottman) | 139 comments Stacy wrote: I just started Shatter by Michael Robotham....

I've read the last couple Robotham books and for my money, nobody packs more of an emotional punch than he does. Why he is not the biggest name in mystery/thrillers right now baffles me.


message 9246: by Raven (new)

Raven | 1 comments Just finished Rage Against the Dyingwhich was a refreshing twist on the bog standard serial killer thriller. Now reading The Hiding Place. David Bellwhich is a brilliant combo of Linwood Barclay and Harlen Coben...


message 9247: by Linda (new)

Linda (beaulieulinda117gmailcom) | 1749 comments Currently reading cutting for stone.


message 9248: by Stacy (new)

Stacy Green (stacygreen) | 30 comments Tad wrote: "Stacy wrote: I just started Shatter by Michael Robotham....

I've read the last couple Robotham books and for my money, nobody packs more of an emotional punch than he does. Why he is not the big..."


That's a great question. I haven't read enough to tell, but perhaps he isn't commercial enough? With the exception of a handful of authors (in my humble opinion) most of the big names don't stand out from the crowd the way you'd expect them to. But then again, writing is very subjective, so who knows?


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Dottie Hall | 56 comments Bryan wrote: "Reading Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane. I really like it so far. Only 75 pages left. This is the second book in his private investigator series. The first was a solid three stars. This one..."

love Dennis Lehane. He keeps getting better!


message 9250: by Dottie (new)

Dottie Hall | 56 comments Linda wrote: "Currently reading cutting for stone."

great book!! it took me a bit to get into it, but then I became totally absorbed in it. It was definitely not a "fast" read, but I read it constantly. Wonderful story with many life lessons. I could easily read it again. One of my favorites I read last year. Keep going if you haven't become totally enthralled yet - you will!


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