Archive for July, 2009
Roastbeef’s Promise by David Jerome
What a request! Roastbeef’s father died and left his request to be cremated and for his son to take his ashes and spread them in each of the 48 contiguous United States.
July 30, 2009
Tags: book review, david jerome, roastbeef's promise Posted in: Comics/Humor 
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The Second Date: Love Italian-American Style by Mary Lyndon Simonsen
This is a lovely book that spans several decades and gives the reader a very vivid idea of what it is like to grow up in an Italian-American family.
July 30, 2009
Tags: book review, love italian-american style, mary lyndon simonsen, the second date Posted in: Religion/Spirituality No Comments
New Tricks by David Rosenfelt
If you aren’t acquainted with Andy Carpenter, New Tricks is a good place to start. Andy is an attorney but doesn’t really try to solicit new cases. The cases that he takes on are ones that just fall out of the sky and land on Andy.
July 30, 2009
Tags: book review, david rosenfelt, new tricks Posted in: Mystery No Comments
The Desert Baron by Conrad Crease
This is a history lesson pertaining to pre-WWI and during WWI, and even a few bits about the start of WWII. The Desert Baron was Friedrich Kress von Kressenstein, who I will refer to as Kress in this review.
July 30, 2009
Tags: book review, conrad crease, the desert baron Posted in: Historical Fiction No Comments
Amen Corner by Rick Shefchik
Reviewed by Allen Hott
For those of you who are not aware…Amen Corner is the nickname given to the extremely difficult 11th , 12th and 13th water holes at Augusta National Golf Club. And Augusta National Golf Club is the home of the famous Masters Tourney.
What can stop the Masters golf tourney [...]
July 29, 2009
Tags: amen corner, book review, rick shefchik Posted in: Mystery No Comments
Liquid Soul by Matthew Carter
In many ways the creepiest aspect of this tale is his desire to learn and grow from his experiences with others lives. He is sympathetic…and yet you also wish to see him caught and forced to end his evil.
July 29, 2009
Tags: book review, liquid soul, matthew carter Posted in: Dark Fantasy No Comments
Guardian of Lies by Steve Martini
Steve Martini is known for his suspense thrillers and Guardian of Lies is no exception.
July 28, 2009
Tags: book review, guardian of lies, steve martini Posted in: Thriller No Comments
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
The characters are the strengths in all of Lisa See’s books. You feel that you would know either Pearl or May by sight. You understand their choices and their reasoning. Each one is unique and as a reader, you really know each character as if they were a member of your family. The personal voice of each one is distinct and carries each person through their personal trials.
July 28, 2009
Tags: book review, lisa see, shanghai girls Posted in: Fiction No Comments
Mind Scrambler by Chris Grabenstein
Mind Scrambler is a fast-paced novel with wonderful characters. Although out of their element in Atlantic City, Danny and Ceepak move swiftly to discover what is really going on behind the scenes at the Xanadu.
July 28, 2009
Tags: book review, chris grabenstein, mind scrambler Posted in: Mystery No Comments
The Missing Ink by Karen E. Olson
The Missing Ink introduces a number of characters that add a completely new dimension to the story. This is the first step in a promising new series.
July 28, 2009
Tags: book review, karen e. olson, the missing ink Posted in: Mystery No Comments
