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[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Yes, MacLean wrote some of the books I read in my youth. Navarrone, and Circus. Good stuff.

Welcome Roger!

[Jason, Gone but not forgotton]

Welcome, Roger!

[Eileen]

Welcome, Roger!

[Larry]

Is there a James Lee Burke thread?

A month ago, I bought ten books from Amazon. The first one, A Short History..., was fascinating, but tedious. I moved to two Lee Child novels, The Hard Way and The Affair. It was like reading something written by an ungifted teenager. I switched to The Litigators by Grisham. I tossed it after fifty pages. I'd found an older James Lee Burke, Purple Cane Road, and started that. What a difference. Burke can write. His characters are sanctimonious, but the prose is delightful. I'm prejudiced--I think I've read all his novels, but I'm still amazed.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Hi Larry. I started a thread for James Lee Burke for you.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

[Alex]

I love Lee Child's work and his Jack Reacher novels are so popular it is almost shocking to hear someone have a negative opinion but to each his own.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Hi Sheri, I've read the first two of Jack Reacher, and want to read more.

You also might like The Watchman by Robert Crais. That's a good series.

We have room for a lot here and lots of varying tastes. It's good to see you!

[Alex]

Hi Curmudgeon, thanks for the tip, I don't think I've read anything by Robert Crais so will definitely check it out.

[Larry]

Jack Reacher has reached a new low. Child's recent works are juvenile and poorly written.

[Alex]

Larry you are tough. I see you are an author yourself, so am going to check out one of yours to get a feel for what you like. It will be interesting, no doubt.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Larry wrote: "Jack Reacher has reached a new low. Child's recent works are juvenile and poorly written."

Wow, and this is just the introduction thread. I believe there is a thread for Jack Reacher (Childs)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

I think you'll find more Jack Reacher Fans there, and an opportunity to express a different opinion on the Jack Reacher stories.

If you are a writer, Larry, we have a thread I started where I can post your name and books on the list with others who are members and also writers like I have for others in this group. Feel welcome to start a "Promotion" on the promotion space if you like.

as for Jack Reacher, there are plenty of people that like Child's books here, and I'm sure more than a one or two who don't.

I enjoyed the first two of the series. I tend to not worry about the opinions of others when I like book. Hell, it's not like I was reading it to them.

If there is a desire to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Child's Jack Reacher stories, anyone may use the threads that are there, or, if you like, I'll help start a thread for discussion.

[Larry]

If this is the correct thread, I'll brag about my two novels: Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves was published by Eloquent in April 2010. It's sold 11,000 + copies. 17 Degrees North, published by Take it to the Limit, came out about three weeks ago and started with a bang. I hope it holds.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Larry wrote: "If this is the correct thread, I'll brag about my two novels: Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves was published by Eloquent in April 2010. It's sold 11,000 + copies. 17 Degrees North, published by Take it..."

It's not, but, I'll go ahead and set one up for you.

Here is a thread for you and your fans (and anyone who wishes to) to discuss books (of course you are welcome to be a fan of your own books). Feel free to advertise blogs and other things here if you like.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Roger, I deleted your advertising post. The intro thread isn't the place for it. If it's A/A, feel free to post it under promotions. Thanks.

[Allison]

Hi everyone,
I actually joined about a month ago but realized I never posted here...oops!

Like everyone here I'm sure, I'm a book addict. I love to read action/adventure thrillers, some fantasy, young adult, paranormal. My favourite is action/adventure though, with my favourite authors in this genre being James Rollins, Jeremy Robinson, Matthew Reilly, Boyd Morrison, plus others. I especially love 'science thrillers'.

It's great to be in a group where members like many of the same books as I do, to talk about them, and also get suggestions for new authors/books!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Welcome, Allison!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Hi Allison, welcome! I'm glad your here. In fact, I've read books from everyone on your short list there but one. (and you'll like Monster Hunters International.)

Have you read Event by David L. Golemon?

[Allison]

Hi, and thanks!

No I haven't read Event yet, although I do have it, plus a few more in the series. I want to, but I've sooooo many books on my 'to read' list it's ridiculous! (probably around 250 or so).

I'm currently reading Ice Hunt by James Rollins, and may read MHI next. But I hope to get to Event soon, as I've read some good things about it here as well.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Ice Hunt is another Good one. (one of my favorite non Sigmna-force Rollins Novel) I really enjoyed it. I hope you are. I've got a review on Event. I enjoyed it a lot too. More than "pulse" by Jeremy Robinson, but that was fun too. (I liked Pulse, just liked Event better.)

[Eileen]

Welcome and Hi, Allison!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Allison, welcome.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Okay...officially hello! and welcome, :).

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Officially glad that you're here too. Welcome.

[Eileen]

I would also like to officially welcome you. : )

Welcome, Pam!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Pam, here's your official welcome from me!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Official, does that mean I need to wear a tux? ... or was that formal?

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Tux..hmm... "The names Mudgeon...Cur Mudgeon."

Okay, that day dream went over like a wagon with square wheels. I'm going back to faded T-shirt and jeans.

Formal and I don't get along.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hey...I've already got my white tie and tails, don't everybody go informal on me!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Great, you and mike will look like escapee's from the top of a wedding cake.

and mike, I knew you had a romantic bone in you... somewhere... deep down ... in a very dark place.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Yep, them's fancy shoes where I come from.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Did I mention the tales I'm wearing are raccoon tales???

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Tapping your inner Crockett or are tux's a "boone" to you?

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

but endearing right... hopeless but endearing? (wow, I'll add that to my list of epitaphs to pick from for later... much later....(I hope.)

[Stephen]

Howdy. I'm a fan of Lee Child's Reacher books. I read Killing Floor back in 1998 and the books have been my staple holiday read ever since.

I haven't really branched out into many other action thrillers. Didn't mind The Da Vinci Code, but some of them can be a bit too cliched. If anyone can suggest a good 'un, I'd be happy to hear about it.

[Eileen]

Welcome, Stephen!

You've picked the right place. You'll be getting plenty of good suggestions around here. I would suggest anything by Robert Crais. Any of his Joe Pike/Elvis Cole series, the first one in the series is The Watchman.

[Stephen]

Thanks Eileen. I'll take a look. Haven't heard of Crais before.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Welcome, Stephen! I agree with Eileen about Robert Crais. I think if you like Reacher, you'll like Joe Pike.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Welcome Stephen. I'm in with Robert Crais... it's like Lady D says, if you like Reacher, you'll like Pike!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Stephen, welcome.

[new_user]

Hi, everyone, I'm a friend of Curmudgeon, and I noticed this group in my feed. Needless to say, a huge action fan like me, I had to join. I see familiar faces too. Hi, Danielle, Curmudgeon, and everyone I have yet to meet! :D

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Hey New_User! Glad you joined us!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

new_user wrote: "Hi, everyone, I'm a friend of Curmudgeon, and I noticed this group in my feed. Needless to say, a huge action fan like me, I had to join. I see familiar faces too. Hi, Danielle, Curmudgeon, and eve..."

Hello Mrs....Ms...User ... or can we call you New... since we are friends?

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Welcome, and it's a good group and a fun group of books to read. Glad your here.

[Eileen]

Welcome, new_user!

[new_user]

Thanks for the warm welcome! And sure, New will do fine. :)

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

newcool. Now we can g "who knew knew new? Hugh....Hugh knew new? That's who. ". ((Yeah, I have a few Sheds books at home. ))

[new_user]

LOL. Cool, I get my own rhyme. ;)

[Checkman]

Hello I was invited to join by Mike(the Paladin). I'm a fan of Stephen Hunter and some of the older writers such as Jack Higgins and Alistair MacLean. I also like a writer called Carsten Stroud.

In the real world I'm a police officer (12 years now), husband, father etc. I'm a movie buff, gun collector - especially older Colt and S&W revolvers, and I actually enjoy working in the yard and I like being at home. Oh and I like to read books.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Checkman, welcome! Those books certainly work well with me. I think Maclean is great! Glad to see you here.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Checkman, welcome.

[Checkman]

Thanks for the welcome.