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[Eileen]

I love the Joe Ledger series too, Travis. I've read the first 4 and they've all been excellent.

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

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Whispers from the Curmudgeons Ghost wrote: "The best narrator book match I've heard was Scott Brick reading "The Road to Gandofo" (Ludlum). It's a satire and that Don LaFontane super serious voice..."

I liked the Rook too!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The July Cyberpunk Thriller group read nomination thread is open. Feel free to drop by and make your suggestion before June 5th.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Tad]

I'm in the middle of the Wayward Pines series by Blake Crouch. Just finished Pines and now I'm onto the second book, Wayward. Really fast-paced, lots of surprises and twists. I really like where this is going.

I just hope M. Night Shyamalan doesn't screw it up for the tv series.

[Willie]

I'm reading Cold City by F. Paul Wilson. Have to finish because Face Off arrives tomorrow.

[Scott]

I haven't posted in awhile but some of the books I recently finished were:
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Christine, The Martian, and Code Zero.
Now I'm reading Stardust.

[Travis]

I'm on a a murder mystery The Yard

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The July Cyberpunk Thriller group read poll is up. It closes on June 13th.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Aymen]

i m reading "a game of thrones" , and "dreamcatcher" .

[Scott]

I finished Stardust and now I'm on Mr. Mercedes.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I finished Damoren this morning and it's a good action horror novel about monster hunters with special weapons they bond to. I'd recommend it to people like action and horror combined.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

I'm halfway through and loving it so far!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I finished Damoren this morning and it's a good action horror novel about monster hunters with special weapons they bond to. I'd recommend it to people like action and horror combined."

Sounds good Danielle!

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

I'm finishing up a historical thriller by Robert McCammon, Speaks the Nightbird. It's not action adventure, its a suspence thriller set in colonial South Carolina around 1700. I'm enjoying it. Twisted plot, the narrator is a great fit for the story and a a lot of really twisted characters.

And trust me, this town needs a new Blacksmith in a bad way!

[David]

by Donald Hamilton. I love these old Matt Helm stories. This is the 1st book in the series. I have already read (which I think is the 3rd or 4th book). I bought this book, but my digital library has the 1st 9 Matt Helm books. I am set for awhile.

[Jim]

The Matt Helm series is an old favorite of mine. Keep buying them, David. This time around they should also publish the final one. Hamilton wrote it, but it had been so long since his last, they didn't want to publish it. Now they're all being republished, so it should come out.

You might also want to check out Matt Helm: The War Years by Keith Wease. It's pretty good. My review covers some of the details, no spoilers, here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Travis]

Whispers from the Curmudgeons Ghost wrote: "I'm finishing up a historical thriller by Robert McCammon, Speaks the Nightbird. It's not action adventure, its a suspence thriller set in colonial South Carolina a..."

That whole series is good and yeah the blacksmith yuck. I just finished the latest book last week. The narrator is one of the beat out there. Mccammon has never disappointed me yet. Im still reading boys Life and just finished his rather strange debut novel Baal

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Lisa P wrote: "I'm halfway through and loving it so far!"

That is a great series. Eagerly waiting the next books.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Lisa P wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I finished Damoren this morning and it's a good action horror novel about monster hunters with special weapons they b..."

It's a series I will follow. Pretty dark but good premise and action.

[Travis]

If you want an excellent thriller Stephen Kings latest Mr. Mercedes is your ticket. Just finished. Amazingly good basically read it in a sitting except for a couple meals and one nighttime nap.

[Janey]

I'm currently reading Gorgon by Greig Beck. It's book 5 in his Alex Hunter series. Totally love this series and the Arcadian is a very interesting character. Anyone else reading this series?

[Seeley]

Travis of NNY wrote: "If you want an excellent thriller Stephen Kings latest Mr. Mercedes is your ticket. Just finished. Amazingly good basically read it in a sitting except for a couple meals and one n..."

I've never read a Stephen King novel. I'll have to give it a try.

Peace, Seeley

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Just started Stoker's Manuscript. Nothing to say yet.

[Ctgt]

Janey wrote: "I'm currently reading Gorgon by Greig Beck. It's book 5 in his Alex Hunter series. Totally love this series and the Arcadian is a very interesting character. Anyone else reading ..."

I haven't but I think the first book was group read not too long. I keep meaning to check out the series.

Just about finished with The Black Dahlia,I really have enjoyed it so far.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

August group read nominations are taking place now. Go here to select any book that fits in the action/adventure genre since it's random read month:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Magiccats]

Janey wrote: "I'm currently reading Gorgon by Greig Beck. It's book 5 in his Alex Hunter series. Totally love this series and the Arcadian is a very interesting character. Anyone else reading ..."

Just finished the second book in that series "Dark Rising" and loved it.

[Donna]

Legion by Brandon Sanderson.

[Tad]

I'm reading Sentinels of Fire: A Novel by P.T. Deutermann. World War II action on a destroyer near Okinawa at the end of the war. Very tense and exciting so far. You really feel like you are there.

[Percival]

I just finished reading Pentecost by J.F. Penn and really enjoyed it. Normally, I'm not one for the Dan Brown-style books, but her writing is so much better than his. Some clunky dialogue in parts, but overall well worth the read. It was free on Kindle when I bought it and still might be.

Right now I'm reading another book I got for free, The Black Opera by Raymond Embrack. It's been an interesting read, although the vast number of characters have made it a bit difficult to get into. Plus I've also had graduate school reading horn in on my fun reading time.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Just a reminder that Nominations for our August group read are open until tomorrow, the 28th. We have had only one nomination. This is your opportunity to take advantage of nominating any book that fits the requirements of the group reads. Don't miss your chance!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

The August Random Read Group Read poll is up. It closes on July 4th:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

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

It's now.... 31 June and time for the 5 June update...

I've read through Speaks the Nightbird, Gulliver's Travels and started

Dreadnaught and finished it.

Just started Invincible.

[Seeley]

Just started my first ever Stephen King novel:


I'm a couple chapters in and ... not impressed. The bad guy's letter in the opening is so far over the top it's distracting. Hoping things improve.

Peace, Seeley

[Sharon]

Started which I have been looking forward to, but finding it a little disappointing so far.

[Rizwan]

Just finished Dead Beat, the 7th book in the Dresden Files series, and I loved it! It was simply superb and nonstop thrill ride from the very first page to last... It's currently my second most favorite Dresden, the Best is still the badass 5th one: Death Masks. I didn't much like the 6th Blood Rites, which aside for some great revelations didn't have much action or that epic-vibe to begin with, and the always shifting storyline (adult movie mystery/White Court/Mavra) was not very enjoyable (it was good obviously, just not great). How's the next one: Proven Guilty? Should I take a break from Dresden for some change with Rollins' The Kill Switch and Baldacci's The Target, or is it as awesome as Dead Beat? Thanks :)

[Donna]

Just started Thief's Magic by Trudi Canavan, one of Australia's best fantasy writers!

[Janey]

I'm currently reading by Jonathan Maberry which I'm enjoying.

[Ctgt]

Janey wrote: "I'm currently reading by Jonathan Maberry which I'm enjoying."

I enjoyed that as well, Janey.

PKD The Man in the High Castle

[Magiccats]

Due to all the hype about the series, I finally decided to read A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin and must say it lives up to it. Really enjoyed it. Going to read A Clash of Kings next.

[Travis]

Seeley wrote: "Just started my first ever Stephen King novel:


I'm a couple chapters in and ... not impressed. The bad guy's letter in the opening is so far over the top it's dis..."

Stephen King does seem to be author people either enjoy or they don't. You may just be over on the don't side.

[Sharon]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Stephen King does seem to be author people either enjoy or they don't...."

I think that is very true and I'm one of the ones on the "don't" side. I can only think of 2 or 3 King books I've read from beginning to end and liked fairly well. Even then, didn't like them enough to re-read.

[Janey]

Magiccats wrote: "Due to all the hype about the series, I finally decided to read A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin and must say it lives up to it. Really enjoyed it. Going to read A Clash of Kings next."

I'm glad to hear you are enjoying A Game of Thrones. I've read the first 4 books in the series and love them.

[Seeley]

Humble Brag warning (yer gonna wanna slap me):

I received my advance copy of Lee Child's PERSONAL and ripped through the first ten chapters before falling asleep with the Kindle in my hands.

Contract says I can't discuss it until 02-Sept, but I can tell you, it's classic Lee Child. The story has yet to unfold for me but the writing is probably his best to date. Great phrases, visceral details, etc.

Peace, Seeley

[J.]

Recently finished Never Go Back by Lee Child. Good action, adventure that didn't disappoint me. Having only read a couple of Jack Reacher books I can't really say where it fits in the best-to-worst ranking for Reacher, maybe some of you could tell me where you think it fits. Bought it in Zurich where the selection of books in English was thin. Turned out to be a good buy.

[Seeley]

J. wrote: "Recently finished Never Go Back by Lee Child. Good action, adventure that didn't disappoint me. Having only read a couple of Jack Reacher books I can't really say where it fits in the best-to-wors..."

Zurich's a good place to be looking for a book. If we put Lee Child on his own scale, with ONE SHOT being his A game and Nothing to Lose being his D game (no failures for Mr. Child :), I'd put Never Go Back in the C+ position. It's good, but the background and other story elements were fan-oriented. It was better read in release-order with the 2-3 previous books.

If you're looking for his best works (IMHO), try these:
Tripwire
Echo Burning
Without Fail
The Hardway
Bad Luck and Trouble
Gone Tomorrow

Peace, Seeley

[Lance]

Just finished Bring It, Omnibus Edition , by Seeley James. It's a fast, twisty globetrotting adventure with its most cynical and paranoid parts ripped from recent headlines. It features an unusual female lead and an engaging male hero-knight in somewhat-tarnished armor, lots of action and enough shifty goings-on to keep dedicated puzzle-hounds busy. Four stars.

Read the full review.



Now reading Swag , 1970s Elmore Leonard.

[J.]

Seely, thanks for the tips. I'll put them on my to read list and pick them up one at a time as my reading shelf gets lower. What author would you put ahead of Child as an author of similar works?

[Seeley]

J. wrote: "Seely, thanks for the tips. I'll put them on my to read list and pick them up one at a time as my reading shelf gets lower. What author would you put ahead of Child as an author of similar works?"

Well, it's hard to beat the intricacies of Mr. Child and the linear, non-formula methodology. But there are a couple who stand out. Our own Lance Charnes whose two novels are character driven and finely plotted works: Doha 12 and South. Then there is the new traditionally published young author Roger Hobbs, whose anti-hero opens a whole new genre: Ghostman

Peace, Seeley

[Magiccats]

Yes, I really enjoyed Doha 12.

[Donna]

Re-reading The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson. It was added in the book I bought to read Legion.