Author: Mike Pihlman

  • Book Review: “Living Your Life Like There is No Tomorrow” by Larry Hite

    Book Review: “Living Your Life Like There is No Tomorrow” by Larry Hite

    Book Review Comment: Larry gave me this book (and signed it!) late in the summer and I promised to read it after the book I was reading.  I did, but then ForCarol.com happened and I was distracted from writing the review.  Larry helped me as I grappled with my life and what to do moving…

  • November 2010 Thrillers

    There are 33 new Thrillers to read this month.  Get to it!  🙂 The Athena Project by Brad Thor Baker Street Irregular by Jon Lellenberg Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha Stronger Than Sin by Caridad Pineiro Apocalypse of the Dead by Joe McKinney The Third Secret by Tara Taylor Quinn The Flock by James Robert…

  • "Alarm System One" by Mike Pihlman

    "Alarm System One"  by Mike Pihlman

    Genre: Horror Tom is a dog lover.  He lives in a nice part of town which, unfortunately, has seen its share of burglaries in the past few years. Tom’s chihuahua is his primary alarm system.  Whenever anyone comes within 100 feet of his house, alarm system one is activated and the barking commences. One day,…

  • NPR Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers Oct 28

    There is some action in the top 15 since I last posted this, and since I lost this web site. There are a few Thrillers / Mysteries on the list this week!  WhoooHooo… Since I now have to start building my viewership by scratch again, if you see this posting…pass the word, please….TracyReaderDad is still…

  • Color Nook

      Just when I started to love my Nook….along comes a new suitor for my affections. I heard from my wife via text and then friend 3Pigs (yeah…ok that is an alias) that the Nook was now out in color.  Crap….I have been so distracted with ForCarol.com (and the complete loss of THIS blog yesterday….notice…

  • NPR Bestseller Fiction Oct 2010

    Since I am still having a hard time concentrating (but getting better… if you don’t already know, see why:  http://ForCarol.com). I took the liberty of copying this list of the top Hardcover Fiction bestsellers of the week of October 14, from the good folks at NPR.   Hope they don’t mind. Go here for the…

  • Book Review: "First Family" by David Baldacci

    Book Review: "First Family" by David Baldacci

    Genre:  Thriller In my quest to catch up on my favorite authors, David Baldacci ranks high on the priority list. In “First Family” ex-Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell return for another rousing adventure.   Michelle is still feeling the effects of her depression, but, is back to work and things are going…

  • October 2010 Thrillers

    Now that I am recovering from the loss of TracyReaderDad (backup regularly!) here are the 39 new Thrillers for October.  Happy Reading! FEAR: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror edited by R.L. Stine Worth Dying For by Lee Child Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta Fall of Giants by Ken Follett Mister X by John…

  • "Approve or Disapprove" by Mike Pihlman

    "Approve or Disapprove" by Mike Pihlman

    Genre: Horror XYZ Medical is proud of their customer service. In their offices, they give you a token which you can place in one of two boxes near the door:  Approve or Disapprove (of their service). Over the past 5 years, XYZ has had a 100% approval rating.  Astounding, considering the long lines, arrogant receptionists,…

  • October 2010 Thrillers

    39 thrillers this month!  Sorry I’m late posting this, been a very tough few weeks. I’ll do better next month! Happy Reading! FEAR: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror edited by R.L. Stine Worth Dying For by Lee Child Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta Fall of Giants by Ken Follett Mister X by John…