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  • Book Review: “The Bone Chamber” by Robin Burcell

    Book Review: “The Bone Chamber” by Robin Burcell

    Genre:  Thriller Rating:  3.5 WaterTowers (Action packed adventure seeking the Templar treasure) This was an ARC sent to me by Robin Burcell.  It is in stores now. “The Bone Chamber” is the second in the Sydney Fitzpatrick series.  In a normal world, I much prefer reading series in order, and in this case I probably…

  • Barry Eisler on E-Book and Paper Publishing

    Barry Eisler on E-Book and Paper Publishing

    OK.  I caught Barry Eisler’s link to his blog entry titled “Paper Earthworks and Digital Tides” where he gives an outstanding synopsis and opinion on the recent Macmillan / Amazon, ah….disagreement, and what the future may hold re:  e-book versus paper publishing. Here is the link to Barry’s blog, but, I also copied the full…

  • TracyReaderDad’s First E-Book Experience

    Those who follow this blog know that I have been resisting e-books.  To me, there is nothing like the smell and feel of a REAL book.  However, progress is progress and I am softening my stance.  Besides the technology is cool.  (See my Technical Blog, TelBitConsulting.com). This weekend I saw a posting on Facebook by…

  • Feb 2010 Thrillers

    There are 28 new thrillers due this month. See my reviews of the awesome:   “City of Dragons” by Kelli Stanley and “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer  (look to the right and click on the authors link)  🙂 I have “Original Sin” by Allison Brennen in the queue, and “Down River” by Karen Harper.…

  • Book Review: “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer

    Book Review: “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer

    Genre:  Medical Thriller Rating:  4 WaterTowers (Terrific!!!) This is an ARC sent to me, and signed, by Michael Palmer.  It will be in stores Feb 16, 2010. Before you read my attempt at writing, read the Prologue to “The Last Surgeon” at this link. PROLOGUE This is far and away the most frightening, disturbing death (of…

  • Book Review: “Dead Air” by Mary Kennedy

    Book Review: “Dead Air” by Mary Kennedy

    Genre:  Mystery Rating:  3.5 WaterTowers (fun lighthearted mystery) This is an ARC sent to me by Mary Kennedy.  It was new in stores this month. My wife could not believe that super manly me (how funny) was reading a pink book! I  took it to restaurants and the Jury Room without the need for a cover (like…

  • Book Review: “City of Dragons” by Kelli Stanley

    Book Review: “City of Dragons” by Kelli Stanley

      Genre:  Mystery (Miranda rocks!) Rating:  3.5 WaterTowers This was an ARC sent to me by Kelli Stanley.  It will be in stores in Feb 2010. Miranda Corbie, troubled, chain-smoking, ex-escort, Spanish War nurse, part-time Worlds Fair employee, PI, was walking home during the Chinese New Year celebration when a nearly dead Eddie Takahashi crossed…

  • January 2010 Thrillers

    Happy New Year! There are 25 or so Thrillers due out this month. Click on the Books above to go to the ThrillerWriters web site for a lot more information.  🙂 From ThrillerWriters.org here is the list: Watchlist: A Serial Thriller by Jeffery Deaver & 21 others Impact by Douglas Preston The Sculptor by Gregory…

  • Preview of "The Last Surgeon" by Michael Palmer

    I hope to be getting an ARC of “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer soon.  The book is due in stores in Feb 2010, and I will have the review posted here before that date. Interestingly, since I love medical thrillers,  I have not yet read Michael Palmer.  But, I have been circling his books…

  • Book Review: “Targets of Deception” by Jeffrey Stephens

    Genre:  Thriller Rating: 3.5 WaterTowers (ex-CIA operative thrilling action) “Their eyes met for the last time.  “Portofino,” the dying man said in a raspy whisper.  “Tomorrow.  On the Halaby.” Jackson tried to draw a breath, to say something else but a gunshot, from closer range now, hit him in the chest as he lay there.…