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Tony Peters

Tony Peters

Book Synopsis:

Classmates embark on a challenging investigative mission to rescue one of their own and become KIDS ON A CASE: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping, by author Tony Peters.

When local trouble maker, Tyler Bowen’s school crush, Kimberly Mockton, gets kidnapped by a gang of hardened criminals he is determined to... more »
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  • The Sacred Vault   [SACRED VAULT] [Mass Market Paperback]
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Andy McDermott- The Secret Vault (Bantam Books 2011) 3.5 Stars

    When precious art begins to go missing from around the world, security is beefed up around the newly discovered Talonor Codex. Nina Wilde had discovered this journal when she found Atlantis. A gutsy robbery attempt begins Nina and Eddie’s race against the clock as they try to find the clues in the Codex that will lead to the mythical Vault of Shiva, before the villain does. As an ancient faith is twisted to suit someone’s needs, Nina must work with true followers to find the truth before it is too late.

    These books always start off great, with an introduction that grabs your attention. That being said, it is also always followed by a boring section that could have been trimmed down. The whole wedding scene could have been cut, as it was just fluff. This one picked up quicker than many of the other books by him though, which I was happy with. It was very fast-paced and action-packed, something McDermott is really good at. The overall plot was pretty good as well, with several good twists, although it was not unpredictable. The final twist is setting up for the next book, that one was a bit of a surprise. The ending was really good, a great way to wrap things up. The realism was definitely a weak point once again, but it was counteracted by getting to see all kinds of cool places. The characters were also a strong point, although they can be a little cheesy at times. Overall this was a better book by this author.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Book of Fate
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Brad Meltzer- The Book of Fate (Hachette Book Group 2007) 3.5 Stars

    As a presidential aide, Wes Holloway thought his life couldn’t get better, but it sure could get a lot worse in a heck of hurry. When an assassin shoots Boyle, the president’s best friend and adviser, as well as Wes Holloway things are never the same again. Left with half a functioning face and shattered confidence, Wes must try to cope with the after effects. Now Boyle has suddenly turned up again and Wes finds himself in danger from all sides. Can he find out what is going on before he winds up dead?

    It started off pretty interesting, with all the foreshadowing comments from the main character. Then with the botched presidential assassination it was really good. Sadly it took a nose dive and was pretty slow for quite some time. Eventually it did slowly build up to a great explosive ending. It should have ended about twenty pages before it did though, as the ending was kind of pointless. I loved the characters in this book, they were very well done. I especially loved Rogo, Wes’ best friend, he helped the story along greatly and provided comic relief. The overall plot was really good; it had the potential to be a lot more fast-paced than it was. Overall the book was pretty good and I would recommend reading it.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Jude
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Kate Morgenroth- Jude (Simon Pulse 2006) 4 Stars

    Jude is fifteen and living with his abusive, drug dealing father, when one day he is murdered before Jude’s eyes. The killer makes him swear not to say anything, and so he refuses to tell the police who did it. Now he has just found out who his mother is and will be going to live with her. Winning her approval will involve an attempt at helping further her political position, only it backfires and will result in a hunt for revenge.

    The book started off well. It gets you into the thick of it immediately and so you want to know just what is happening and what is going to be the result. It was interesting to see Jude’s desire to win his mother’s approval and how disastrous it seems to be for him. It was also very sad throughout the book; I cannot give too many details on that without giving out spoilers. Even the ending is bittersweet and I am not really sure just what I think of it. The characters are very well done and have some great depth. I am not sure what I think of the underlying message of this novel as it is kind of negative and doesn’t really promote trust. Overall though I enjoyed this novel and would certainly recommend it.
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    Tony Peters wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Secret of Excalibur
    • Rated 2 stars

    “Andy McDermott- The Secret of Excalibur (Bantam Books 2010) 2 Stars

    When Nina Wilde’s friend is killed after revealing that he can track down Excalibur, she takes up the hunt. However a group of Russians seem to want more, so much more that they are willing to kill for it. Whoever wields the sword has the power of the Earth’s energy and can create a super weapon. Nina and Eddie must prevent the sword from being used as a weapon and stay alive in the process.

    It took me quite awhile to get into this book. It started off pretty slow, but did manage to pick up the pace. It then was really action-packed and filled with unrealistic scenes that put the characters in situations they never could have gotten out of. The characters were shot and beaten to a pulp and yet carried on and won each situation. I also found the “earth energy” thing far-fetched and very hard to believe. The characters were fairly well done, which was a positive in this novel. I did also enjoy how it travelled the globe; I always love seeing various parts of the world in books. Overall I would not recommend this book as it just seemed to go from one unrealistic situation to the next.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review Tuesday, January 17, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Book of Spies

    The Book of Spies

    by Gayle Lynds
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Gayle Lynds- The Book of Spies (Scholastic 1982) 4.25 Stars

    The Library of Gold has been missing for years, intriguing historians. Now a book has turned up from the collection and the CIA is hunting for more of them. Eva Blake has been dragged into the hunt by an unexpected turn of events and Judd Ryder will be working with her for his own personal reasons. Together they will scour the globe and face grave dangers.

    This book had a bit of a slow start, with just enough intrigue to keep you reading. Once it picked up though, it never let up. It was fast-paced and action packed. You just never knew what was coming at you next. I did find it a little annoying how it changed from one person’s perspective to another; this made it tough to focus. The characters were well done and had adequate background for the story. Although the situations were not necessarily the most realistic, they were not distractingly unrealistic. Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend Gayle Lynds.
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    Tony Peters wrote this review Friday, January 6, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Book of Lies
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Brad Meltzer- The Book of Lies (Grand Central Publishing 2009) 3.75 Stars

    Years ago Cain killed Abel, the first murder, but no one knows what was used to kill him. In 1932 gunshots took down Jerry Siegel’s father, leaving him all alone. To help him cope he creates Superman. Only now, years later has the gun been found again. Cal has just been reunited with his father when he finds his father after he is shot. Now they are on a historical hunt years in the making, trying to stop those who intend to use what they are seeking for evil.

    The introduction was pretty good in this one; it certainly makes you interested in what there is to come. The treasure hunt/adventure type storyline made for some interesting puzzles to figure out and watch the characters hurry to beat the clock. I enjoyed the fast-paced nature of this novel that kept you wondering what was coming next. The big twist was kind of a surprise for me; I was completely thinking it was heading in a different direction. I also found it interesting to find out background information on the Superman story. The characters were decent in this one; I felt that they could have used a little bit more depth. I also really loved the ending as it was a great way to conclude the events. Overall I thought it was a pretty good book and will certainly be reading more by this author.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review Tuesday, December 27, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Devil's Elixir
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Raymond Khoury- The Devil’s Elixir (Dutton 2012) 3.75 Stars

    This is a pre-release review. Look for it in stores near you in the new year.

    FBI agent Sean Reilly has just received a phone call from an old flame; Michelle is ex-DEA and on the run from men who want her dead. Even odder is the fact that she is running with a son he never knew he had. Explaining this to Tess may not be so easy, but first he must save Michelle. He did not realize going in just what kind of trouble they were in, this may be more than even he can handle. Money, a new kind of drug, and powerful men seeking more power; a deadly mix for anyone who gets in their way. The question is, can Sean Reilly figure out what is going on and survive?

    I found that this book started off a little bit slow, it doesn’t immediately grab your attention, but it does peak your curiosity. It also sets the stage with much needed background information. Once the prologue portion ends though, it does pick up the pace and turns into quite a fast-paced rollercoaster. It is full of heart-pumping action, with several big twists. One of these big twists is not very believable for me, but that would depend on your beliefs, as it delves into the paranormal, but I can certainly get past that. The conclusion was not the most realistic either, but it definitely added to the quick-pace. I enjoyed how the book involved great detective work and things did not come to them easily, as often times in thrillers, they just magically come up with answers; nice to see that it wasn’t so in this book. The characters also had great backgrounds and depth, so that they appear to jump off of every single page. One thing I really wasn’t fond of was the character shift from one page to the next. It was a bit distracting, but I do see where Khoury was coming from and it did help to fill out the storyline. Overall, I thought that The Devil’s Elixir was great. I enjoyed it more than I did his earlier works.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review Saturday, December 17, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Cult of Osiris
    • Rated 3 stars

    “Andy McDermott- The Pyramid of Doom (Bantam Books 2010) 3.25 Stars

    Uncovering an ancient vault beneath the Great Sphinx is becoming a huge TV opportunity, but someone may be trying to beat the archaeologists to the prize. Macy Sharif, a student, has found out about their plan though and is now on the run for her life. Who does she run to but the shunned Nina Wilde and her ex-SAS husband. Together they are up against a rich cult who is on the hunt for an ancient secret behind death.

    It took me quite a while to get into this book, kind of a slow start. I was hoping that it would have had a way better introduction that would get my attention right off the bat. Once it did pick up though it was quite intense and fast-paced. The plot was pretty good with some twists and turns, though none that I thought were fantastic. The characters were also pretty good with some depth to them. I did think that the bad guys were pretty stupid and gullible, so it would have been nice to see them be more of a challenge for Nina and her crew. I also thought that the plausibility was lacking and things just worked out a little too well. I also don’t understand how people could have gotten beaten up so much and still kept going on. Overall though it was an interesting read and it was good for a one-time pick.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
    ”

    Tony Peters wrote this review Saturday, December 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Millionaires
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Brad Meltzer- The Millionaires (Warner Vision 2002) 4.25 Stars

    Oliver thinks he is on the fast track to a high profile career in a large bank and his brother works lower down in the bank. When faced with the chance to take three million dollars and no one knowing that the money is even gone, they are in a dilemma. Oliver soon discovers that he is just being used at the bank and won’t be going anywhere. Now there is nothing holding them back, but when people start chasing them and murder comes into the picture, things begin to go dangerously wrong.

    The introduction was kind of interesting in this one; it kind of makes you curious and gets into the feel of the book. Next things start to pick up as you get further along and the action grabs your attention and makes it hard to put down. The plot has a lot of little twists and turns along the way surprising you with a big twist at the end. The twists are not completely unpredictable and you have to wonder with one of the big twists, how Oliver did not see it coming. The characters are pretty good and have a fair amount of depth. The setting was interesting as it changed and went into areas that people should know even if they haven’t been there. The ending was really good; it was action-packed and it was really hard to put down to go to work. I did not think that the epilogue was necessary and felt the book would have been stronger without it. Overall though, it was a really good book.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review Friday, December 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Brass Verdict
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Michael Connelly- The Brass Verdict (Little, Brown and Company 2008) 4.25 Stars

    When Mickey Haller was shot after his last court case, he became addicted to the pain killers. He has now completed his rehab and is looking to ease back into the courtroom scene, but fate has something else in mind. A friend of his is murdered and all his cases are thrown into Mickey Haller’s lap, including the case of a lifetime. A big movie producer has been accused of killing his wife and her lover, and it is Haller’s job to get him off, but will it come with a bigger price tag than he is willing to pay?

    I loved the introductory page in this novel. It made me laugh out loud and I had to read it to my wife. After that it tapers a little as it sets you up for all the thrilling pages to follow. I love the characters in this novel; they have a lot of depth. I also enjoy how Connelly ties in characters from his other books, as it keeps you up to date with what is going on in their lives. The plot in this book was great, it twists and turns leaving you unsure about what to expect; you just never know who to believe, but Connelly kind of prepares you for that with the introduction. It then ends with a bang and a personal twist you likely won’t see coming. I actually don’t have any real complaints with this one, except maybe wishing it had gotten fast-paced a little quicker, but that is just being picky.

    For more of my reviews check out my website, www.tonypeters.webs.com.

    Tony Peters
    Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
    http://authortonypeters.blogspot.com/
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    Tony Peters wrote this review Tuesday, November 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
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