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  • “In Plain Sight” by C.J. Box

    “In Plain Sight” by C.J. Box

    Genre:  Mystery (Scarlett feud) – This is the 6th book in the Joe Pickett series. Joe Pickett is in the cross-hairs of a killer and embroiled in a feud between the brothers (Hank, Arlen, and Wyatt) of a long time Saddlestring family.  Their mother, Opal Scarlett, has disappeared (and is presumed dead) and the fight…

  • Book Review: “Out of Range” by C.J. Box

    Book Review: “Out of Range” by C.J. Box

    — (Suicide…or Murder?) Genre:  Mystery – This is the fifth book in the Joe Pickett series. Game Warden Joe Pickett has to travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to fill in for Will Jensen who has just committed suicide. Leaving his family and arriving at Jackson Hole, Joe feels the pressure immediately.  Several people / groups…

  • Book Review: “Trophy Hunt” by C.J. Box

    Book Review: “Trophy Hunt” by C.J. Box

    (Thrilling Read) Genre: Mystery — Fishing with his daughters, Wyoming Game Warden, Joe Pickett,  stumbles upon a dead moose. This moose had been dead for awhile, but, no predators have taken a bite. Very odd.  The moose was also mutilated in a very precise manner.  It’s face was removed (as if done with a surgeons…

  • Book Review: “Winterkill” by C.J. Box

    Book Review: “Winterkill” by C.J. Box

      Genre:  Mystery (Thrilling) – This is the third book in the Joe Pickett series.  I have taken a long time to get back to C.J. Box, but, for the next few months….I will read nothing but Box so I can catch up. In one subplot, Joe is out taking care of his designated area…

  • C. J. Box Marathon

    C. J. Box Marathon

    NOTE: This is a blog entry from January 2014…..I updated it on June 26, 2020. See the carousel below to access EVERYTHING C. J. Box on TracyReaderDad. 🙂 It’s been a while since I have done a marathon…the last was “Pendragon” by D.J. MacHale.  Look over there ——> For the next few months….I will be…

  • “Ricin Raisins” by Mike Pihlman

    “Ricin Raisins” by Mike Pihlman

    Sorry it has taken me soooooo long for another micro-horror story…. — Brian loves raisins.  His friend does not. His friends wife makes lunch everyday…including raisins. One day Brian was found dead in his green-doored office. One wife is happy, the other not. — Copyright January 29, 2014 by Mike “TracyReaderDad” Pihlman.  This is fiction,…

  • Book Review: “The Athena Project” by Brad Thor

    Book Review: “The Athena Project” by Brad Thor

    Genre: Thriller The Delta Force is an organization, much like the SEALS, that is used by the U.S. Government for secret operations around the world. The Delta Force operatives are, mostly, men.  But there is one special division where the operatives are beautiful, athletic, extremely intelligent women.  The advantages when infiltrating male dominated terrorist organizations…

  • “Three Weeks To Say Goodbye” by C. J. Box

    “Three Weeks To Say Goodbye” by C. J. Box

      Genre: Mystery / Thriller (Realistic and Scary) – Jack and Melissa McGuane recently adopted a happy, beautiful child, Angelina. They have come to love Angelina as their own. One day, a Federal Judge (John Moreland) visits the McGuane’s and states that, since his son, Garrett,  is the birth father and had nothing to do…

  • “The Six Sacred Stones” by Matthew Reilly

    — (Non-stop roller coaster action) — I have not read Matthew Reilly in awhile….sooo many books, sooo little time, but, when I do, I know that I need to take a deep breath, strap myself to my seat, and enjoy a 100 mph thrill-ride of a thriller. “The Six Sacred Stones” follows Jack West Jr.…

  • November 2013 Thrillers

    November 2013 Thrillers

    Lots of new books!  Happy reading.   Hot off the press: Click on a book title to read the feature story Special to the Big Thrill: Tribute to Michael Palmer Special to the Big Thrill: Common Forensic Mistakes Writers Makefeaturing D.P. Lyle & Jan Burke Between The Lines Interview with Lisa Scottoline by Brett King News from…