Author: Mike Pihlman

Book Review: “Black Wind” by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Genre: Adventure Thriller Rating: 3 Water Towers “By the time the chimera ran its course, tens of millions would lie dead in the U.S., with untold more around the world. Not a family would go unscathed by its black touch….” In “Black Wind” Clive and his son Dirk have given us a thrill ride of…

November 30, 2008
Breaking News: Michael Crichton

I was just looking at CNN when the headline came up that Michael Crichton has passed away. I’ll get a link and put it here in a bit. (I’m hoping the news is wrong.) A very sad day for readers. Mr. Crichton was one of the best….he will be greatly missed. Here are the Reviews…

November 5, 2008
Obama Wins!

At last…..at long last….we have HOPE.

November 5, 2008
Three Quick Book Reviews

As I was long term subbing for the 7th grade class, I fell behind a bit in my reading and blogs. Here are 3 short reviews of the books I read while subbing. “The First Billion” by Christopher Reich 3 WaterTowers Jeff Gavallan is planning to take a new Russian telecommunications company public. Unfortunately, Gavallan…

October 27, 2008
“Fatal Care” by Sanjaya Kumar, MD

NOTE: This is a preview rather than a review since I will proceed reading “Fatal Care” one story at a time over the next few months. As you know, I collect signed books. I have recently been lucky enough to receive a signed copy of “Fatal Care” written by Sanjaya Kumar an MD who lives…

October 23, 2008
Book Review: “K is for Killer” by Sue Grafton

Genre: Mystery Rating: 3.5 Water Towers Buy it! It is always nice to get my latest “Kinsey Millhone” fix. Sue Grafton has become my oasis (now that my all-time favorite’s Perri O’Shaughnessy have apparently completed the Nina Reilly series) in the book realm. A place where I can be with old friends, relax, and know…

August 4, 2008
Harry Potter Half Blood Prince Trailer

This is not a book review, but, gee, it’s Harry Potter. See my review of the “Half Blood Prince” and enjoy the trailer that just came out today! UPDATE Jan 1, 2009…here is a new one: I don’t know about you, but, I am still looking forward to the movies even though the books are…

July 30, 2008
Book Review: “The First Commandment” by Brad Thor

Genre: Thriller Rating: 3 Water Towers The action picks up in “The First Commandment” where it left off in “Takedown”. Scot Harvath is in the hospital taking care of Tracy when his boss Gary Lawlor visits with some news on the attack on Tracy. Some of the blood smeared on Scot’s door was lambs…

July 15, 2008
Book Review: “Pendragon Raven Rise” by D.J. MacHale

Genre: Fantasy Buy it! Hobey-Ho! All Halla is breaking loose. Saint Dane has taken advantage of the mixing of territories and more than one territory is in danger of falling. Bobby has checked out as lead traveler and is helping the people of Ibara rebuild their civilization. Alder has his hands full on Denduron as…

July 8, 2008
Book Review: “Pendragon The Pilgrims of Rayne” by D.J. MacHale

Genre: Fantasy Buy it! Hobey-Ho! The adventure continues with Bobby traveling to the idyllic tropical paradise of Ibara. As he arrives, he is greeted by a swarm of killer bees….quigs….who nearly kill him. Luckily, he is rescued by fishermen and nursed back to health by Telleo a very attractive young woman with a knack for…

June 30, 2008