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What do you think of Diane Mott Davidson? I've picked her up a couple times at the library but haven't tried her yet. Should I?
Greetings Shelfari friend!How are things with you?Read anything good recently?I'm now on my 89th book so far this year!Hope all is well...
Thanks for the firend request which I am glad to accept since we do have some authors in common. My favourite used to be Wilbur Smith but now Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, Lee Child, Phillip Margolin and Robert Crais are some of my favourites.
Hello to you, Nicole, and thanks for the friend request :). We do seem to have a few books in common, and I see you've read Janet Evanovich. I'm thinking of readnig either her Stephanie Plum series during my 15 day break from classes at Christmas, or Jim Butcher's Dresden File books. It's a close run so far.How are you enjoying the book you're currently reading?
James Rollins is a high octane writer in the mold of Matthew Reilly & Brad Thor. More Reilly than Thor I would say. I haven't read all of his books, but among the few that I read, I really liked Amazonia. Based in the amazonian rain forests it is a very tight and fast-paced book with a superb plot to boot. Not a treasure hunt... this one.
How do you rate Brad Thor? Any special recommendations?
Glad that you've got into Connelly, I really enjoy his work. I've read nearly all of it now!I read a lot of thriller/mystery/crime/suspense but I've not heard of most of the authors you mentioned so I'll go check them out!I have read the Brett Battles books though, they were good.I am challenging myself to read 100 books again this year (I managed exactly 100 last year), but I pulled out of the Shelfari group as I didn't have enough time to devote to it.
Greetings Shelfari friend!Haven't been around much recently, too busy with life!How are things with you?Read anything good recently?I'm on my 75th book so far this year!Hope all is well...
Dance of the Dead is part of the Diogenes series of the Pendergast series. It is best to read the Diogenes Series in Order, Brimstone, Dance of Death, Book of the Dead, and Wheel of Darkness. Thank you for reminding me to do my review on the Lost Symbol. The Lost Symbol is all right, but I don't think Dan Brown is such a great author. His plots move, but this book is a mirror plot of Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons. Even the characters are mirrored. A beautiful brilliant female scientist, a tattoed demon instead of an albino, running around a city, DC instead of Rome, and the mirrors go on. Repetitive phrase to the point of irritating, and flat characters with dull dialogue.
Hi Nicole,I like Stephen Frey books, his writes amazing well, with just the right bit of action, suspense & ofcourse finance. My personal favs are Trust Fund & Shadow Account.
Hi Nicole, yes I am a fan of Greg Iles. I've read all his books. My favorites are Spandau Phoenix and Black Cross. However of late I feel he has lost his touch. His recent books from footprints onwards have not been on par. I'm waiting to read The devil's punchbowl - hope this is better.
Hi! I'll have to look up "Lone Survivor." I'd recommend "Band of Sisters" if you haven't already read it. It's a colection of stories from women who have fought in the currents wars. I thought it was really good. THeir stories are often unheard, so it's good to read their stories when given the chance. I also liked "From Baghdad With Love." It's a true story about a solider who rescues a puppy from Afghanistan. It was a heartwarming tale. Hope that helps a little! I also have many other books I've read about the military on my page, if you want to browse that.
I saw your question about the Venetian Betrayl. I really like Steve Berry's books, but this one left me feeling disappointed. I thought the ending was a little silly. The action in the rest of the book was great and it was a great adventure.
suzanne brockman was an interesting read as i have interest in body language but from that perspective was not too enlighteningbut all the same good readmy favs are lee child , baldaci and connely_last one was excellent_brass verdicttake care and good reading
Yes, I accept your friendship request. Thank you. I looked over your shelf and you seem to be a cross-genre reader as am I. I have so many areas of interest that I can stay within no genre for long - but international intrigue, political intrigue, and fantasy are the ones I keep coming back to, but like a good mystery, a good romance, and even an occasional well-written western. I like good, solid writing, but also like Evanoviich and others whose wriiting is less than solid. I really dislike pot-boiler westerns and romances, but read them if nothing else is available.
Hi Nicole,Thanks for the add. We certainly seem to have quite a few books in common.I read quite a lot of Stephen Leather a few years ago and really enjoyed the stories. I've got 2 or 3 on my to be read pile which I've not got round to yet.I highly recommend Michael Connelly - I've read nearly all his books, they are very good indeed.
Glad you enjoyed Trust Me by Jeff Abbott. I really liked the first book of his that I read - Panic but I enjoyed Collison also. TV Tie-in novels combines two of my favorite pastimes that’s why you see so many on my shelf :). The authors of the Monk and Pysch series really get the tone of the shows right and I get to spend more time with characters that I enjoy. I'm having trouble getting through the first Unit book – Seek and Destroy. I've started it but had to set it aside. Ghost Whisperer: Revenge was good. I’ve only watched a few episodes of the first season on DVD so I can’t really say how the books hold up against the show. I also recommend the Supernatural, Burn Notice and CSI (Original and Miami versions) tie-ins if you like those shows.
Hi! I will probably get to Trust Me (Jeff Abbott) first. Scavenger (David Morrell) is in the current pile but I haven't started it yet. I liked the first book Creepers which had an intriguing premise and Scavenger's plot sounds good as well. Can't go wrong with either one. Enjoy.....
