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Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 38% done with Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)
I am so glad that this book was recommended to me as it is very good. I will need to get the rest of the books in the series.
Apr 10, 2017 09:41PM Add a comment
Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 49 of 315 of Clean Kill (Kyle Swanson Sniper, #3)
So no surprise that Kyle is now involved with Delara - saw that coming. I bet something happens to Delara later leaving Kyle bereft again. Good start to the book with lots of action.
Apr 10, 2017 02:20PM Add a comment
Clean Kill (Kyle Swanson Sniper, #3)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 355 of 389 of Festive in Death (In Death, #39)
I love how Eve handles the party and Trina girling her up.
Apr 08, 2017 09:16PM Add a comment
Festive in Death (In Death, #39)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 315 of 389 of Festive in Death (In Death, #39)
I always enjoy these books, and like how the characters develop over the books. I also like how the author alludes enough to previous books for the loyal readers, but the books are complete enough to stand on their own even if you have never read any of the previous books.
Apr 08, 2017 12:02PM Add a comment
Festive in Death (In Death, #39)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 29% done with Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)
OK I am hooked. A former coworker recommended this series to me and I so glad that he did. I tore through the first few pages of this book. If this book continues like this, I am definitely getting the rest of the series.
Apr 06, 2017 10:24PM Add a comment
Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 236 of 389 of Festive in Death (In Death, #39)
I love the author's description of fat Galahad running around with the bell and bow on his collar. My favorite character has long been the damn cat.
Apr 06, 2017 08:47PM Add a comment
Festive in Death (In Death, #39)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 45 of 270 of The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way
This sounded interesting. As a freelance editor and someone generally interested in the English language and its use, I figured this book might be a good read. Starts out well with some funny anecdotes about how non-native English speaking people have screwed up advertising, directions, and advice. Anyone attempting to assemble a child's gift made overseas, understands how frustrating written instructions can be.
Apr 04, 2017 11:47AM Add a comment
The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 70% done with Long Shot: A Sniper Novel (Kyle Swanson Sniper Novels Book 9)
So the Russian BTR hit another claymore and 'brewed' up in flames? What? I think the author meant blew up in flames. This is the problem with spell checker. Brewed is spelled correctly so the program will not flag it. The editor or proof readers should have caught this mistake, but no one is perfect and mistakes happen.
Apr 03, 2017 07:00PM Add a comment
Long Shot: A Sniper Novel (Kyle Swanson Sniper Novels Book 9)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 69% done with Long Shot: A Sniper Novel (Kyle Swanson Sniper Novels Book 9)
I have enjoyed all of these Kyle Swanson sniper books. I have read all of them out of order, but have had no trouble keeping up with the story or figuring out what happened to most of the characters.
Mar 30, 2017 08:27PM Add a comment
Long Shot: A Sniper Novel (Kyle Swanson Sniper Novels Book 9)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 277 of 352 of Like Being Killed
This book has some very disturbing graphic depictions of some rather gross sexual practices. Some of the character's actions are disturbing and detail some of the base ways that we abuse each other.
Mar 27, 2017 06:58PM Add a comment
Like Being Killed

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 189 of 352 of Like Being Killed
A great story of drug abuse and other self-destroying behavior. Interesting recommendation - Keli. Not something that I would have picked on my own if not recommended by a friend. I have never been around anyone that was a heavy drug user, so the drug 'culture' is alien to me. I wonder what the story arc is going to be and I wonder if I am at the nadir of the story and what will be the zenith for this character.
Mar 26, 2017 07:07PM Add a comment
Like Being Killed

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 39 of 384 of Regeneration (Echo Hunter 367 #2)
About the same as the previous book - guns are bad, and homosexuality the norm. Not a bad tale otherwise, with some interesting characters.
Mar 26, 2017 07:02PM Add a comment
Regeneration (Echo Hunter 367 #2)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 24 of 384 of Regeneration (Echo Hunter 367 #2)
The second in this series and starts a few months after the end of the previous book. Interesting that most characters are gay, and only hetero to reproduce because of societal need not personal desire. The few characters that are straight are regulated to minor roles or are the antagonist as is the straight Preserver from the vault Echo found after crossing the desert.
Mar 24, 2017 07:22AM Add a comment
Regeneration (Echo Hunter 367 #2)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 63 of 352 of Like Being Killed
My friend Keli recommended this book. So far, an interesting look at extreme self-destructive behavior. I've never been around people that have used recreational drugs, nor have I ever used any drugs myself so I am very ignorant where drugs and drug use are concerned.
Mar 23, 2017 06:42AM Add a comment
Like Being Killed

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 36% done with Cursed Command (Angel in the Whirlwind, #3)
This has been a very good space opera so far. I like how the character of Kat has developed and glad that she has not changed all that much through the books.
Mar 22, 2017 03:38PM Add a comment
Cursed Command (Angel in the Whirlwind, #3)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 97 of 389 of Festive in Death (In Death, #39)
I accidentally bought the large print version of this book, but it makes it easy to read. My eyes aren't what they used to be, so maybe I should buy the large print more often. Starts off around Christmas time, which is always a busy time for Homicide cops.
Mar 21, 2017 07:09PM Add a comment
Festive in Death (In Death, #39)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 72% done with Vulcan's Forge (Philip Mercer, #1)
Some horrible military mistakes in this book. The twin-seat F18 does not have a cannon, and the other F18s have a 20mm gun not a 30mm gun - that is the Warthog an Air Force plane.
Mar 16, 2017 06:51PM Add a comment
Vulcan's Forge (Philip Mercer, #1)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 67% done with Vulcan's Forge (Philip Mercer, #1)
I like how, unlike most of Cussler's books, not every woman in this book chases or falls for the hero. Mercer is not a misogynist such as Bond, but he is still a bachelor and appreciates a beautiful woman. I also like how the women in the book are not just sidepieces, but integral to the story arc.
Mar 16, 2017 07:09AM Add a comment
Vulcan's Forge (Philip Mercer, #1)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 57% done with Vulcan's Forge (Philip Mercer, #1)
This book was recommended by a coworker (thanks Brian) when he heard that I like well-written political, and historical fiction tales. I have read several of Cussler's books, this one reminds me of early Cussler.
Mar 15, 2017 10:11PM Add a comment
Vulcan's Forge (Philip Mercer, #1)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 60 of 388 of Brotherhood in Death (In Death, #42)
I agree with Eve, maybe if everyone started their day with sex and waffles they would less inclined to kill each other.
Mar 12, 2017 07:35PM Add a comment
Brotherhood in Death (In Death, #42)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 25% done with Cursed Command (Angel in the Whirlwind, #3)
I know that I have been attempting to give SciFi a break, but I was really looking forward to the release of this book. I have enjoyed this whole series and am looking forward to more books in this series.
Mar 12, 2017 07:34PM Add a comment
Cursed Command (Angel in the Whirlwind, #3)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 44 of 388 of Brotherhood in Death (In Death, #42)
Book starts out well, with quick action.
Mar 11, 2017 06:20PM Add a comment
Brotherhood in Death (In Death, #42)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is 17% done with Ember (Haan, #0.5)
I've enjoyed the other books in the Haan series. I hope that the author writes a few more Haan books even if they are novellas such as this one.
Mar 06, 2017 02:59PM Add a comment
Ember (Haan, #0.5)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 100 of 416 of Obsession in Death (In Death, #40)
I have read almost all of these in Death books so far. It was not until I had read a half-dozen or so that my wife informed these books were written by a prolific romance woman author. These books are great police procedurals with enough mystery, but thankfully light on the romance. Great plot lines with some unexpected twists. Galahad is still one of my favorite characters.
Mar 04, 2017 09:26PM Add a comment
Obsession in Death (In Death, #40)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 227 of 309 of Dead Shot (Kyle Swanson Sniper, #2)
Great action, and suspense with a madman loose in San Francisco with a poison gas.
Mar 01, 2017 04:42PM Add a comment
Dead Shot (Kyle Swanson Sniper, #2)

Steven Allen
Steven Allen is on page 121 of 309 of Dead Shot (Kyle Swanson Sniper, #2)
Some great military action and suspense so far. I like how not all Muslims are portrayed as religious nutcases, just as all white people are not portrayed as Satan in comfortable shoes. Very possible situations is one reason that I enjoy these tales - a lot of "what if..."
Feb 28, 2017 06:02PM Add a comment
Dead Shot (Kyle Swanson Sniper, #2)

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